Bill > HR66

This resolution directs the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a comprehensive study on wild native terrestrial invertebrate management in Pennsylvania, involving consultation with experts like taxonomists and biologists. The study will evaluate existing laws and agency responsibilities related to invertebrates, review other states' natural heritage programs, assess the importance of regulating these species across areas like biodiversity, agriculture, human health, and economic impact, and evaluate staffing and funding needs for invertebrate conservation. The resolution highlights the critical role of invertebrates in ecosystems and agriculture, noting that insect pollination contributes over $250 million in economic value to agricultural producers in the state. The study will examine multiple data sources, including state and federal agency information, nonprofit organizations, and academic research, and aims to provide a detailed report to the General Assembly within 180 days of the resolution's adoption. This effort is grounded in Pennsylvania's Environmental Rights Amendment, which emphasizes the preservation of natural resources for current and future generations.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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