The bill, Substitute House Bill No. 5307 with File No. 480, proposes the creation of a working group to study the possibility of redesignating the state insect, which is currently the praying mantis as per section 3-109b of the general statutes. The working group's tasks include evaluating the reasons for retaining or changing the current state insect and considering alternative native insects, such as the spring azure butterfly and the autumn meadowhawk dragonfly.

The working group will consist of members appointed by various legislative leaders, including two by the speaker of the House of Representatives, two by the president pro tempore of the Senate, and others by the majority and minority leaders of both the House and Senate. The group may include members of the General Assembly. Appointments must be made within 30 days of the bill's passage, and the first meeting is to be held within 60 days. The group is to report its findings and recommendations by February 15, 2025, to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly that oversees government administration matters. The working group will terminate upon submission of the report or on February 15, 2025, whichever is later. The bill indicates no fiscal impact on the state or municipalities and will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 3-109b