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DE SB303
Bill
Status
Passed
7/27/2022
Primary Sponsor
Stephanie Hansen
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AI Summary
- Designates the Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta) as the official state sea turtle of Delaware
- Selection resulted from the Delaware Sea Turtle Project, an environmental education initiative involving students, the Daughters of the American Revolution, and state agencies
- More than 13,000 Delaware students participated in curriculum, essay writing, contests, and art projects before voting to select the Loggerhead Turtle
- Loggerhead Turtles are the most commonly occurring sea turtle in Delaware, weighing 155-375 lbs and measuring 2.5-3.5 feet long, with 137 individuals found stranded on Delaware beaches since 2017
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Designation Of A State Sea Turtle.
Last Action
Signed by Governor
7/27/2022
Committee Referrals
Natural Resources6/14/2022
Administration6/10/2022
Environment & Energy6/2/2022
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