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HB 348

Insect Terminology Amendments

2025 General Session Introduced by Doug Owens

Utah HB 348 sought to amend insect terminology in state code but was halted when the House struck its enacting clause on March 8, 2025.

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Bill Summary · HB 348

Legislative bill overview

HB 348 proposes amendments to Utah's legal terminology regarding insects, likely standardizing or updating how insects are defined and classified in state code. The bill has undergone multiple committee reviews and procedural motions, with the House striking the enacting clause on March 8, 2025, effectively halting its progression.

Why is this important

Terminology in legislation affects regulatory enforcement, scientific accuracy, and consistency across state agencies. Clarified insect definitions could impact agriculture, pest control licensing, environmental protection, and public health programs that rely on precise legal language.

Potential points of contention

  • Unclear what specific terminology changes are proposed without access to the bill text; stakeholders may disagree on scientific versus common names
  • Potential impact on existing pest control regulations and licensing requirements if definitions change
  • The March 8 strike of the enacting clause suggests significant opposition or procedural concerns emerged during committee review

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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