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IN HB1109

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/5/2017

Primary Sponsor

Sheila Klinker

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates Pyractomena angulata, commonly known as "Say's Firefly," as the official state insect of Indiana
  • Species was first described by Thomas Say of New Harmony, Indiana, who is recognized as the father of American entomology
  • Adds a new Chapter 15 to Indiana Code (IC 1-2-15) establishing the state insect designation
  • Effective date is July 1, 2017
  • Bill was introduced January 5, 2017, and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

Legislative Description

Say's Firefly designated as state insect. Designates Pyractomena angulata, also known as "Say's Firefly", as the official state insect of Indiana.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Natural Resources

1/5/2017

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources1/5/2017

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