S.B. 652 Summary

• Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture to mitigate and control two-lined spittlebug infestations and undertake recovery efforts for damaged pastureland, with specific measures including insecticides, weed management, and reseeding.

• Establishes a five-year pilot program to control feral chickens, roosters, and pigs by providing traps free-of-charge to the public, collecting traps with captured animals, and returning empty traps.

• Requires interim report to the Legislature by 20 days prior to the 2024 regular session and final report by 20 days prior to the 2026 regular session on two-lined spittlebug control efforts, documenting expenditures and progress.

• Requires interim report on the feral animal pilot program by 20 days prior to the 2026 regular session and final report by 20 days prior to the 2028 regular session, including recommendations on program extension.

• Effective July 1, 2050.