SB148

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Designation Of A State Dragonfly.

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Designates the Blue Dasher as the official state dragonfly of Delaware.

The bill designates the Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis) as the official dragonfly of the State of Delaware. The Blue Dasher, a member of the Skimmer family, is known for living near still, calm bodies of water and feeding on small flying insects. The designation comes as part of the Delaware Dragonfly Project, which aimed to educate students about dragonflies and their habitats. The bill highlights the importance of dragonflies in maintaining healthy ecosystems and the threats they face, such as habitat destruction and climate change.

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Roll Call Votes

40 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 11, 2025

4:00 PM

Natural Resources & Energy

May 21, 2025

12:00 PM

Environment, Energy & Transportation

History

Jul 16, 2025

Signed by Governor

Jun 24, 2025

House

Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 VACANT

Jun 11, 2025

House

Reported Out of Committee (Natural Resources & Energy) in House with 2 Favorable, 8 On Its Merits