DelawareDelaware approves naming the Blue Dasher its state dragonfly
After nearly 900 students voted for the Blue Dasher, Delaware’s governor signed a bill naming it the state dragonfly; the bill gives no start date.
What it does
The governor signed a bill saying the Blue Dasher is Delaware’s official state dragonfly. The bill gives no date for when that designation takes effect.
Argument forThe state symbol could help students remember the dragonfly lessons and vote that nearly 900 students took part in.
Argument againstPeople concerned about habitat loss may see little direct help because the bill names a symbol without requiring waterway protection.
More detail
The signed bill says the Blue Dasher is Delaware’s official state dragonfly.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Jul 16Signed by Governor Matt MeyerBecame Law
- Jun 24Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 VACANTPassed House
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 11Reported Out of Committee (Natural Resources & Energy) in House with 2 Favorable, 8 On Its MeritsMinor
- Jun 5Assigned to Natural Resources & Energy Committee in HouseMinor
- May 22Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENTPassed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- May 21Reported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 3 Favorable, 2 On Its MeritsMinor
- May 15Introduced and Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in SenateIntroduced
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