Enviropedia

Delaware’s Environmental Committees

Delaware has two committees devoted to environmental protection - one in the Delaware State Senate, and one in the Delaware State House of Representatives.

The committees are responsible for drafting legislation to regulate matters related to the state’s environment and natural resources. After the committees complete their drafts, the proposed law is then presented to the full Senate and House.

To pass laws in Delaware, a majority of both the Delaware House and Delaware Senate must vote to support the proposed law (a bill). The Governor must then sign the bill into law or veto it.

Scroll down to see which representatives are assigned to environmental protection committees.

Delaware legislature web links:

• Delaware State Legislature Website

• Delaware House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources

• Delaware Senate Committee on Environmental, Natural Resources & Energy

• Delaware Legislative Process Flow Chart