Insect Terminology Amendments
HB 348 requires Utah state agencies to use either the scientific name "Anabrus simplex" or a common name approved by the Entomological Society of America (ESA) when referencing this insect species in official materials. It directs the Commissioner of Agriculture to petition the ESA for a new common name for "Anabrus simplex" and includes provisions for automatic repeal of related petition requirements. The bill affects all state entities producing materials involving this species and makes technical updates to Utah's agricultural code without appropriating funds.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 29, 2025
Last action Mar 8, 2025
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10
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Committee
1
Feb 7, 2025
Committee
House/ to standing committee
lower
Jan 29, 2025
Introduced
House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Doug Owens
DDemocratic
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