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DE HR40

Resolution

Status

Introduced

6/26/2014

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Dukes

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Origin

House of Representatives

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a working group to identify state-owned land in all three Delaware counties suitable for community gardening and non-profit farm share initiatives

  • Working group members include appointees from DNREC (chair), Department of Transportation, and Department of Agriculture, plus representatives from Omnia Humanitas Inc., Bellevue State Park, Delaware Nature Society, and Healthy Foods for Healthy Kids program

  • Bellevue State Park's existing community garden program has operated for over 20 years with 160 annual participants; Kranz Hill Farm operates on 13.3 acres in White Clay Creek State Park

  • Working group must develop a plan identifying gardening opportunities, required state resources, necessary legislative action, estimated beneficiaries, and implementation timeline

  • Final plan due to returning sponsors and co-sponsors by January 1, 2015

Legislative Description

Requesting The Formation Of A Working Group To Facilitate The Use Of State-owned Property To Expand Opportunities For Community Gardening In Delaware.

Last Action

Passed in House by Voice Vote

6/26/2014

Full Bill Text

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