HR 66 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A Resolution 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.

This resolution directs Pennsylvania's Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study wild native terrestrial invertebrate management - including bees, butterflies, worms, and beetles - and issue a report. The study will evaluate existing state laws (like the Conservation and Natural Resources Act of 1995), compare other states' conservation approaches, and assess the ecological and economic value of these species (noting their $250+ million annual contribution to agriculture through pollination). It does not create new laws but aims to clarify agency responsibilities and identify gaps in conservation efforts. The report will inform future policy decisions affecting state agencies like DCNR, the Department of Agriculture, and wildlife commissions.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action May 4, 2026
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What changed between versions

Printer's No. PN0544 Printer's No. PN2714 · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was updated to reflect its status as an amended version reported by the committee in December 2025, adding a new sponsor (Webster) and updating the referral date. The text was expanded to explicitly recognize the economic and agricultural value of native invertebrates, such as pollination services, and to include the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission in the collaborative wildlife planning efforts. A minor formatting correction was made to renumber a list item regarding staffing assessments.
Scope change
The scope was expanded to explicitly include the economic value of insect pollination and to formally include the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission in the collaborative planning process for native invertebrates.
SCOPE

Added a new clause stating that native invertebrates play a critical role in agriculture, pollinating crops, and contributing over $250 million in economic value to producers.

REQUIREMENT

Added a requirement for the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission to be included in the collaborative State Wildlife Action Plan alongside the Game Commission.

TIMELINE

Updated the bill header and text to show the version is now 'Printer's No. 2714' and was reported from committee on December 17, 2025.

TECHNICAL

Added a new sponsor (Webster) to the list of bill sponsors and corrected the numbering of a list item regarding staffing assessments.

Floor votes · House May 4, 2026

How they voted

11289
Passed
Total votes 201
May 4, 2026
D Democratic102
102 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican99
10 Yea 89 Nay
89% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Amendments
1
May 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Dec 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported as amended
lower
Feb 10, 2025
Committee
Referred to Environmental & Natural Resource Protection
lower
1 primary · 19 co-sponsors

Sponsors