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IN SB0165

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/4/2017

Primary Sponsor

Ronnie Alting

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates Pyractomena angulata, also known as "Say's Firefly", as the official state insect of Indiana
  • Recognizes Thomas Say of New Harmony, Indiana, who first described the species in 1824 and is considered the father of American entomology
  • Effective date is July 1, 2017
  • Amends Indiana Code by adding IC 1-2-15 as a new chapter on the state insect
  • Provides a teaching opportunity for educators and point of pride for Indiana citizens

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 Rules and Legislative Procedure

1/4/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules and Legislative Procedure1/4/2017

Full Bill Text

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