2025 bills / H.B. 348
H.B. 348 Insect Terminology Amendments (2025)
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What this bill does
This bill requires state agencies to refer to the Anabrus simplex insect by its scientific name or by a common name adopted by the Entomological Society of America, and to encourage national insect-naming groups to use the same naming approach. It also directs the Department of Agriculture and Food commissioner to petition that society for a new common name for the insect.
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Official description
- defines terms
- requires state entities referencing the species Anabrus simplex in state materials to use:
- the scientific name; or
- a common name as adopted by the Entomological Society of America
- requires state entities to encourage national insect naming institutions to adopt the naming convention of Anabrus simplex:
- the scientific name; or
- a common name as adopted by the Entomological Society of America
- requires the Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Food to submit a petition to the Entomological Society of America for a new common name for Anabrus simplex
- provides for the automatic repeal of provisions related to the petition for a new common name
- makes technical and conforming changes
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