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DE SB303
Bill
Status
5/14/2024
Primary Sponsor
David Wilson
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to add Section 22 to Article I of the Delaware Constitution, establishing an individual's right to hunt, fish, or trap wildlife in the state
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Declares hunting, fishing, and trapping as the preferred means of managing and controlling wildlife in Delaware
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Preserves the General Assembly's authority to enact laws and regulations for wildlife protection, conservation, replenishment, and management
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Explicitly protects existing trespass laws, property rights, water rights, commercial regulation powers, and the state's ability to suspend or revoke hunting/fishing/trapping licenses
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Requires two-thirds approval from both legislative chambers as the first leg of a constitutional amendment; 21 other states have similar constitutional provisions
Legislative Description
An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article 1 Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Hunting, Fishing, And Trapping.
Last Action
Introduced and Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate
5/14/2024