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DE SB149

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/11/2019

Primary Sponsor

David Wilson

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Origin

Senate

150th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Delaware Constitution Article I to establish an individual's right to hunt, fish, or trap wildlife in the state as a constitutional right.

  • Declares hunting, fishing, and trapping as valued parts of Delaware's natural heritage and the preferred means of managing and controlling wildlife.

  • Preserves General Assembly authority to regulate hunting, fishing, and trapping through laws and rules for wildlife protection, conservation, and management.

  • Specifies that the amendment does not limit trespass or property rights laws, affect water rights, prevent license suspension or revocation, or diminish state power to regulate commercial activities.

  • Requires two-thirds majority approval in both chambers of the General Assembly to advance as first step of constitutional amendment process.

Legislative Description

An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article I Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Hunting, Fishing, And Trapping.

Last Action

Introduced and Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate

6/11/2019

Committee Referrals

Executive6/11/2019

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