HB 220

  • Delaware House Bill
  • 152nd General Assembly (2023-2024)
  • Introduced in House Jun 01, 2023
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article I Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Protecting Delaware’S Natural Resources.

Abstract

This is the first leg of an amendment to the Delaware Constitution to conserve, protect and maintain Delaware's natural resources, including its water, air, soil, flora, fauna, ecosystems and climate. This Amendment would create an inherent and inalienable right for all Delawareans to a clean and healthy environment. The Amendment would also declare the State, including all of its branches, agencies, and political subdivisions, as trustee of the State's natural resources. By enacting this amendment Delaware would join other States which have or are seeking similar provisions, in their respective Constitutions, creating the same inherent and inalienable rights for their citizens.

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Jun 14, 2023

House

Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 3 On Its Merits

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Jun 01, 2023

House

Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House

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