Bill Text: DE SB212 | 2021-2022 | 151st General Assembly | Draft
Bill Title: An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Membership Of The Delaware Native Species Commission.
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-1)
Status: (Passed) 2022-10-14 - Signed by Governor [SB212 Detail]
Download: Delaware-2021-SB212-Draft.html
SPONSOR: |
Sen. Hansen & Rep. Heffernan & Rep. Dorsey Walker |
Sens. Ennis, Sokola, Townsend, Wilson |
DELAWARE STATE SENATE
151st GENERAL ASSEMBLY
SENATE BILL NO. 212
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE DELAWARE NATIVE SPECIES COMMISSION.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE:
Section 1. Amend § 8073, Title 29 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows:
§ 8073. Commission membership; qualifications; term of office.
(a) The Commission is composed of 19 members, as follows:
(2) Thirteen members, appointed by the Governor, as follows:
b. Six individuals who represent stakeholder commercial interests in Delaware, such as land development, farming, and business. business, with no more than 2 members representing the same commercial interest.
SYNOPSIS
This Act clarifies that of the 6 members of the Delaware Native Species Commission (Commission) that represent stakeholder commercial interests, such as land development, farming, and business, no more than 2 members can represent the same commercial interest. This legislation is necessary for the Commission to have the relevant expertise and perspectives for its work.
Author: Senator Hansen