Delaware legislation · 153rd General Assembly
Delaware HB446: Agriculture/State Forestry/Code Updates
Status: Signed into law, September 24, 2026
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 3 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO AGRICULTURE AND STATE FORESTRY.
What the bill says
An act to amend title 3 of the delaware code relating to agriculture and state forestry.
From the introduced text, May 21, 2026:
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 3 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO AGRICULTURE AND STATE FORESTRY. Section 1. Amend § 1001, Title 3 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows: § 1001. State agency to cooperate Powers and duties; cooperation with individuals, public agencies agencies, and United States government. (a) The Department of Agriculture has direction of all forest interests and all matters pertaining to forestry and woodlands within the State. The Department of Agriculture must do the following: (1) Execute all matters pertaining to forestry within the jurisdiction of the State. (2) Devise and promulgate rules and regulations for the enforcement of the state forestry laws and for the protection of forest lands, and impose fines for violations thereof. (3) Direct the improvement of publicly-owned forest lands. (4) Collect data relative to forest conditions. (5) Become familiar with and inquire into the locations of all timberland and cutover lands, and prepare maps showing the locations and areas of state forests and privately owned forests so far as available funds will permit. (6) Take such action as is authorized by law to prevent and suppress forest, brush, and grass fires. (7) Enforce all laws pertaining to forest and brush covered lands and assist in the State prosecution …
Sponsors
- William Carson (D, 28) · primary sponsor
- Russ Huxtable (D, 6)
- Kendra Johnson (D, 5)
- David Wilson (R, 18)
- Gerald Hocker (R, 20)
Latest actions
- : Signed by Governor
- : Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
- : Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits
- : Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate
- : Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
- : Amendment HA 1 to HB 446 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
- : Amendment HA 1 to HB 446 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- : Reported Out of Committee (Agriculture) in House with 10 On Its Merits
- : Introduced and Assigned to Agriculture Committee in House
Votes
- Passed (2/3) (June 23, 2026): 21 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Passed (SM) (June 11, 2026): 40 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB446?
- HB446 is a bill in the Delaware Legislature (153rd General Assembly): Agriculture/State Forestry/Code Updates.
- What does HB446 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend title 3 of the delaware code relating to agriculture and state forestry.
- What is the status of HB446?
- Signed into law as of September 24, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor (September 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB446?
- William Carson (D, 28), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB446?
- On the Delaware Legislature website: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143388
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