The House Administration Committee advanced six bills, including a controversial corporate fee increase (HB 400) that drew opposition from the Delaware Farm Bureau, a registered agent, and one committee member, while the remaining five bills passed without opposition.
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Chair Harris proposed increasing LLC annual fees from $300 to $400. The Secretary of State, Charni Petty Banda Sanchez, stated: 'Respectfully though, we believe that the increase on the alternative entity should be a bit lower. We projected a modest increase from $300 to 350 in the governor's recommended budget.' Harris acknowledged the disagreement explicitly, stating: 'Make the record clear that the Secretary of State and I get along well. We just have differing opinions on policy stance when it comes to this.'
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Sign in to subscribeThe House Administration Committee meeting is called to order. In accordance with House rules, members of the public are able to participate either in person or virtually through web zooming. Web zoom Webinar the public can participate virtually by registering through the meeting link posted on the General Assembly's website. Instructions for providing public comment are available on the website under this committee meeting's notice and will be shared during the public comment portion of the hearing. Written comments received within 24 hours of the hearing will be included in the public record. Instructions for providing public comment are posted on the General Assembly's website under this committee meeting's notice and will be provided during the public comment portion of this hearing. Members of the public physically present for the meeting may sign up on the Speaker's list for the bill that they would like to speak on. Please note that any votes that may be taken shall be done by roll call vote. We will be offering the bill for signatures to the committee members not present. If it receives enough signatures for release from committee, it will be reported out on the legislative website and announced on the…
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