HB 431 DE
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE USE AND REGULATION OF LIVE BAIT IN TIDAL AND NONTIDAL WATERS OF THE STATE.
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Summary
A major environmental concern is the spread of pathogens and invasive species across water bodies. The use of live bait in both non-tidal and tidal waters can inadvertently result in the transfer of invasive species and pathogens to new waters. Freshwater ecosystems are particularly susceptible to invasive species spreading disease and destroying Delaware’s native species and freshwater habitats. This Act requires the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, through regulations, to determine which species of live bait may be harvested, imported, transported, sold, or used, in the tidal and non-tidal waters of the State. This Act requires the Department to post all such promulgated regulations on the Department’s website. This Act also permits the Department, by regulation, to prohibit or restrict the importation or sale of live bait species from other states or countries. This Act is to be implemented the earlier of 6 months after enactment or notice by the Secretary of the Department to the Register of Regulations that final regulations have been adopted.
Sponsors (9)
- Sophie Phillips Democratic · primary
- Sean Matthews · primary
- Eric Morrison Democratic · primary
- Stell Parker Selby · primary
- William J. Carson Democratic · primary
- Bryan Townsend Democratic · primary
- Kerri Evelyn Harris Democratic · primary
- Russell Huxtable Democratic · primary
- Spiros Mantzavinos Democratic · primary
Action history (9)
- Jun 6, 2024 Introduced and Assigned to Natural Resources & Energy Committee in House · lower
- Jun 11, 2024 Reported Out of Committee (Natural Resources & Energy) in House with 3 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits · lower
- Jun 18, 2024 Amendment HA 1 to HB 431 - Introduced and Placed With Bill · lower
- Jun 18, 2024 Amendment HA 1 to HB 431 - Passed In House by Voice Vote · lower
- Jun 18, 2024 Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES · lower
- Jun 18, 2024 Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate · upper
- Jun 26, 2024 Reported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits · upper
- Jun 30, 2024 Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES · upper
- Nov 1, 2024 Signed by Governor · executive
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