DE HB271 | 2023-2024 | 152nd General Assembly
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Passed on May 30 2024 - 100% progression
Action: 2024-05-30 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [HTML]
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Passed on May 30 2024 - 100% progression
Action: 2024-05-30 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [HTML]
Summary
Currently, section 712 of Title 7 of the Delaware Code prohibits the hunting of any game birds or game animals (except deer) on Sundays. This Bill eliminates the prohibition against hunting game birds on Sundays. The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control still has authority to establish and regulate season dates, bag limits and enforcement for the hunting of game birds.
Title
An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Regulations And Prohibitions Concerning Game And Fish.
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2024-03-19 - Senate - Senate Third Reading (Y: 20 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2024-01-25 - House - House Third Reading (Y: 37 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 4) [PASS]
2024-01-25 - House - House Third Reading (Y: 37 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 4) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-30 | Signed by Governor | |
| 2024-03-19 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT | |
| 2024-03-13 | Reported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 8 Favorable | |
| 2024-01-25 | Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate | |
| 2024-01-25 | Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 4 ABSENT | |
| 2024-01-25 | Amendment HA 1 to HB 271 - Passed In House by Voice Vote | |
| 2024-01-24 | Amendment HA 1 to HB 271 - Introduced and Placed With Bill | |
| 2024-01-23 | Reported Out of Committee (Natural Resources & Energy) in House with 2 Favorable, 8 On Its Merits | |
| 2024-01-04 | Introduced and Assigned to Natural Resources & Energy Committee in House |
