HB 101 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE BY PROVIDING FOR THE DESIGNATION OF THE OFFICIAL REPTILE OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
Last action — Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 151st General Assembly (2021-2022). It reached “Passed House” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Act designates the Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) as the official State Reptile for the State of Delaware. This act shall expire 1 year after its enactment into law.
Bill Text
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This Act designates the Green Turtle as the official State Reptile of Delaware, with a provision for expiration after one year.
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Chapter 3, Title 29
The green turtle (Chelonia mydas) is the official State Reptile for the State of Delaware.
This change officially designates the Green Turtle as the State Reptile of Delaware.
Action History
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Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate
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Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT
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Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits
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Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House
Sponsors
- David L. Wilson · Primary
- Ronald E. Gray · Cosponsor
- Paul S. Baumbach · Primary
- Stephen Smyk · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →3 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 58 not signed on
Sponsors (3)
- David L. Wilson Republican
- Paul S. Baumbach
- Stephen Smyk
Co-sponsors (1)
- Ronald E. Gray Republican
Not signed on (58)
58 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democratic | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (41)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 101 do?
- This Act designates the Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) as the official State Reptile for the State of Delaware. This act shall expire 1 year after its enactment into law.
- Who sponsors HB 101?
- HB 101 is sponsored by David L. Wilson (Republican), Ronald E. Gray (Republican), Paul S. Baumbach, and Stephen Smyk.
- What is the current status of HB 101?
- This bill died with 151st General Assembly (2021-2022). It reached “Passed House” 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 101?
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