DE SB163 | 2009-2010 | 145th General Assembly
Status
Completed Legislative Action
July 8 2009 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [HTML]
July 8 2009 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [HTML]
Summary
The requirement for 10 hours of instruction for hunting, license applicants born after January 1, 1967 has been in effect for years. This Act mandates that the hands-on live firing experience by a trained firearms instructor is to be a part of the approved course. Previously, the live firing experience requirement was optional . The requirement will improve hunter safety and is supported by many sportsmen and sportsmen groups as well as the Division of Fish and Wildlife.
Title
An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Hunting, Trapping, And Fishing Licenses.
Sponsors
| Rep Bennett | Sen Ennis | Rep Booth | Rep Outten |
| Sen Venables | Sen Bunting | Rep Mulrooney | Rep Oberle |
| Rep Walls | Rep Carson | Sen Simpson |
Roll Calls
2009-06-30 - House Third Reading (Y: 41 N: 0 NV: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-08 | Signed by Governor | |
| 2009-07-08 | Signed by Governor | |
| 2009-06-30 | Passed by House of Representatives. Votes: Passed 41 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT | |
| 2009-06-30 | Introduced and Assigned to Natural Resources Committee in House | |
| 2009-06-29 | Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 1 VACANT | |
| 2009-06-29 | Necessary rules are suspended in Senate |
