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DE HB304

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2018

Primary Sponsor

Gerald Brady

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Origin

House of Representatives

149th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 303 of Title 29 of the Delaware Code regarding the official state song "Our Delaware"
  • Replaces the phrase "loyal son" with "loyal one" throughout the state song
  • Replaces the phrase "his pillow" with "a pillow" throughout the state song
  • Changes requested by Donn Devine, retired Brigadier General and co-author of the state song, to make the song more gender-neutral and relevant to future generations of Delawareans

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The State Song.

Last Action

Defeated By House. Votes: 15 YES 22 NO 4 ABSENT

5/10/2018

Committee Referrals

Administration1/23/2018

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