Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 189
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE STATE MIGRATORY BIRD.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- William J. Carson (Democratic)
- Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic)
- Sophie Phillips (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act designates the Red Knot as the State migratory bird.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:08 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 Senate | 2/3 | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Jun 12, 2025 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Jul 16, 2025
Signed by Governor - Jun 26, 2025 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES - Jun 18, 2025 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 3 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits - Jun 12, 2025 · Senate
Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate - Jun 12, 2025 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 4 ABSENT - Jun 11, 2025 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Natural Resources & Energy) in House with 9 On Its Merits - Jun 5, 2025 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Natural Resources & Energy Committee in House