Tag: Environment

House Passes Heffernan Bill to Make Utility Bills More Affordable for Delawareans

DOVER – Building on previous efforts to address rising energy prices, the House passed legislation Tuesday aimed at making energy bills more affordable for Delawareans. Sponsored by Rep. Debra Heffernan, Sen. Trey Paradee, and Sen. Stephanie Hansen,House Substitute 2 for House Bill 116 would […]

Lambert Pollution Accountability Act Would Increase Penalties for Pollution Violations

DOVER – In response to long-standing concerns from overburdened communities, lawmakers introduced new legislation on Thursday that would strengthen penalties and enforcement for commercial polluters in Delaware. Sponsored by Rep. Larry Lambert, House Speaker Melissa Minor-Brown, and Sen.  Nicole Poore, House Bill 210, also […]

House Passes Phillips Bill Offering Rebates for Electric Vehicles

DOVER – The House passed legislation Tuesday that would codify an existing rebate program for electric vehicles, part of an ambitious effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve a goal of net zero emissions by 2050. Sponsored by Rep. […]

Rep. Wilson-Anton Constitutional Green Amendment Released from Committee

DOVER – Legislation that would enshrine residents’ right to a clean and healthy environment in the Delaware Constitution cleared a House committee Wednesday. Sponsored by Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton, House Bill 220 recognizes the importance of protecting Delaware’s natural resources and […]