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PA HR66

Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Pielli

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study on wild native terrestrial invertebrate management (butterflies, bees, beetles, worms) in consultation with taxonomists, biologists, and other experts

  • Requires evaluation of the Conservation and Natural Resources Act of 1995 and other state laws to clarify agency responsibilities for wild native terrestrial invertebrates

  • Mandates assessment of other states' natural heritage programs regarding classification processes, protection levels, and permitting procedures for these species

  • Requires assessment of staffing, resources, and funding recommended for jurisdictional authority based on other northeastern states' natural heritage programs

  • Report with findings and recommendations must be submitted to the General Assembly within 180 days of the resolution's adoption

Legislative Description

Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee, in consultation with taxonomists, biologists and other interested persons, to conduct a study and issue a report on wild native terrestrial invertebrate management.

Last Action

Reported as amended

12/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Environmental and Natural Resource Protection2/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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