The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6233, aims to establish a state-wide control program for the spotted lanternfly, an invasive pest that poses a threat to agriculture and the environment. The bill introduces a new fund of $250,000 that will allow municipalities to apply for grants of up to $5,000. These grants can be utilized for various control efforts, including the use of tree bands and traps, approved insecticide applications, visual reconnaissance surveys, and egg mass scraping.

The bill does not specify any deletions from current law but focuses on the insertion of the new funding mechanism and grant opportunities to enhance local efforts in managing the spotted lanternfly population. The overarching goal is to provide municipalities with the necessary resources to effectively combat this invasive species and mitigate its impact.