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This Act makes multiple changes to Title 7 of the Delaware Code. First it increases recreational hunting opportunities and clarifies that Sunday hunting is permitted for all game animals and game birds that the Department has established hunting seasons for, while allowing private landowners and public agencies discretion when and where Sunday hunting is permitted without being overly burdensome. This Act amends and…
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This Act makes multiple changes to Title 7 of the Delaware Code. First it increases recreational hunting opportunities and clarifies that Sunday hunting is permitted for all game animals and game birds that the Department has established hunting seasons for, while allowing private landowners and public agencies discretion when and where Sunday hunting is permitted without being overly burdensome. This Act amends and simplifies the caliber of handgun ammunition permitted for deer hunting as well as updates the use of other hunting implements consistent with new and improved technology. This Act removes European and snowshoe hares as game animals and includes skunks and weasels as such.
Every action
11 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
CommitteeIntroduced and Assigned to Natural Resources & Energy Committee in House · House Natural Resources & Energy
HouseAmendment HA 1 to HB 278 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
CommitteeReported Out of Committee (Natural Resources & Energy) in House with 6 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits · House Natural Resources & Energy
HouseAmendment HA 2 to HB 278 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
HouseAmendment HA 1 to HB 278 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
HouseAmendment HA 2 to HB 278 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
HousePassed By House. Votes: 38 YES 1 NO 2 ABSENT38–1 vote
CommitteeAssigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate · Senate Environment, Energy & Transportation
CommitteeReported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 8 On Its Merits · Senate Environment, Energy & Transportation
SenatePassed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT19–0 vote
GovernorSigned by Governor
Roll calls
2 recorded votes: 2 on the floor, 0 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 1 NO 2 ABSENT · Full House