Delaware General Assembly


CHAPTER 433

FORMERLY

HOUSE BILL NO. 500

AS AMENDED BY HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PERSONAL INCOME TAX AND A VETERANS' HOME.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE :

Section 1. Amend Title 30 of the Delaware Code by adding a new §1188 to read as follows:

"§1188. Delaware Veterans' Home Fund.

(a) There is hereby established a Delaware Veterans' Home Fund within the Secretary of State's Office for: (i) individuals who claim an overpayment of taxes to designate an amount to be deposited in such an account for individuals who have an income tax liability to designate an amount to be paid to that Fund, pursuant to subsections (b) and (c) of this Section; and (ii) deposits pursuant to subsection (g) hereof.

(b) An individual who claims an overpayment of taxes on an income tax return may designate a contribution to be deducted from the refund that would otherwise be payable to the individual and be paid to the Delaware Veterans' Home Fund. The Division of Revenue shall forward the amount so designated to the Secretary of State, to be held in escrow to be used for the construction as defined in Application for Federal Assistance Form 424C, Land, Operations and Maintenance of a veterans' home in the State of Delaware.

(c) An individual who has an income tax liability may, in addition to the obligation, include a donation to be paid to the Delaware Veterans' Home Fund. The Division of Revenue shall forward the amount so designated to the Secretary to State, to be held in escrow to be used for the construction as defined in Application for Federal Assistance Form 424C, Land, Operations and Maintenance of a veterans' home in the State of Delaware.

(d) The Division of Revenue shall provide a space on the Delaware State Income Tax Return Form whereby an individual may voluntarily designate a contribution to the Delaware Veterans' Home Fund.

(e) The amount so designated by the individual on the income tax form shall be deducted from the tax refund to which such individual is entitled, or the amount so designated may be added to the individual's payment of taxes and shall not be included in the general revenue of the State.

(f) From time to time as determined by the Delaware State Clearing House, the Secretary of State shall submit a detailed report to the members of the Committee detailing revenues, expenditures, and program measures for the fiscal period in question.

(g) All other moneys, including gifts, bequests, grants or other funds from private or public sources specifically designated for the Delaware Veterans' Home Fund shall be deposited or transferred to the Delaware Veterans' Home Fund. The Delaware Veterans' Home Fund shall not lapse or revert to the General Fund."

Section 2. This Act shall become effective immediately upon passage as law.

Approved August 22, 2002