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DE SB138

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

7/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

Gary Simpson

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Origin

Senate

149th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Directs the first $8 million in annual auction proceeds from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) to Delaware's General Fund
  • Allocates remaining auction proceeds to the Secretary of DNREC for climate change activities, greenhouse gas emissions reduction, and public education about climate change impacts
  • Permits DNREC to use funds for implementing the cap-and-trade program, monitoring emissions and allowances, and contracting with RGGI Inc.
  • Expires June 30, 2018 unless extended by subsequent legislation

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Funds Of The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.

Last Action

Introduced and Assigned to Environmental, Natural Resources & Energy Committee in Senate

7/12/2017

Committee Referrals

Environmental, Natural Resources & Energy7/12/2017

Full Bill Text

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