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DE HB316

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/28/2010

Primary Sponsor

Earl Jaques

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Origin

House of Representatives

145th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates the red fox as Delaware's official state wildlife animal
  • Adds new section § 322 to Chapter 3, Title 20 of the Delaware Code
  • Delaware is one of only four states without a designated state wildlife animal
  • Prompted by fourth grade students from Joseph M. McVey Elementary School in Newark who conducted persuasive writing lessons and wrote letters to state officials supporting the designation
  • Red fox is indigenous to Delaware and protected under Delaware law

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Designation Of A State Wildlife Animal.

Last Action

Stricken

6/3/2010

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources1/28/2010

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