Delaware 149th General Assembly (2017-2018) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 5 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 157 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CONSERVATION.

Last action — Reported Out of Committee (Agriculture) in House with 11 On Its Merits

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 149th General Assembly (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This bill authorizes the use of airbows for hunting deer in place of a shotgun during any shotgun deer season. The bill also makes a technical adjustment to clarify that a handgun can be used for deer hunting during any shotgun deer season.

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Action History

  1. Reported Out of Committee (Agriculture) in House with 11 On Its Merits

  2. Introduced and Assigned to Agriculture Committee in House

Sponsors

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4 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 54 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (54)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 157 do?
This bill authorizes the use of airbows for hunting deer in place of a shotgun during any shotgun deer season. The bill also makes a technical adjustment to clarify that a handgun can be used for deer hunting during any shotgun deer season.
Who sponsors HB 157?
HB 157 is sponsored by Jeffrey N. Spiegelman (Republican), Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), William J. Carson (Democratic), Dave G. Lawson (Republican), Timothy D. Dukes (Republican), David L. Wilson (Republican), Michael Ramone, and Bruce C. Ennis.
What is the current status of HB 157?
This bill died with 149th General Assembly (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 157?
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