Bill Carson
- Democratic
- Representative
- District 28
Primary
To address the significant spread and impact of Lyme Disease in Delaware, this bill creates a Lyme Disease intervention fund. The fund shall be overseen by the Department of Agriculture and shall have the goal of reducing the prevalence of Lyme disease and potential for contracting Lyme disease on State owned lands. The Department shall investigate the best ways to do that, focusing on ones that are the most effective, environmentally sensitive, and innovative. The Department of Agriculture will coordinate its efforts in the administration of the fund with the Division of Public Health and the Department of Natural Resources. The Joint Finance Committee shall determine the yearly amount of the fund.
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
Reported Out of Committee (Agriculture) in Senate with 4 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits
Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT
Amendment HA 1 to HB 404 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
Reported Out of Committee (Agriculture) in House with 7 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits
Introduced and Assigned to Agriculture Committee in House
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