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DE SB200

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

7/1/2018

Primary Sponsor

Ernesto Lopez

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Origin

Senate

149th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits offshore drilling for oil and natural gas in Delaware's coastal zone and all state waters, with no permits allowed for such activities
  • Extends the prohibition to facilities and infrastructure associated with offshore drilling, whether located within or outside Delaware's territorial waters
  • Amends § 7003 of Title 7 of the Delaware Code by adding new subsection (b) establishing the drilling prohibition
  • Justifies the measure by citing Delaware's ranking as the #1 state for beach water quality, tourism industry contributing $3 billion to GDP and generating 42,750 jobs, and the importance of protecting coastal resources

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Offshore Drilling And The Coastal Zone.

Last Action

Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 1 NO 1 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT

7/1/2018

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources6/22/2018
Environmental, Natural Resources & Energy5/8/2018

Full Bill Text

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