1320-S AMH VANL ANDE 1

SHB 1320 - H AMD 035 FAILED 2-17-97

By Representative Van Luven

     Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1.  The legislature finds that the small, rounded, brightly colored beetle of the family Coccinellidae, commonly known as the lady bug, can be found throughout Washington  and is easily recognizable by its reddish color and black spots.  The legislature further recognizes that the lady bug is a beneficial contributor to our ecosystem, feeding primarily on insect pests, such as scale insects and aphids.  The legislature further determines that, indubitably, it is time for oppressed lady bug lovers to be recognized for the their long standing perseverance in the quest to gain recognition for the frequently maligned lady bug.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 2.  A new section is added to chapter 1.20 RCW to read as follows:

     The brightly colored beetle of the family Coccinellidae, commonly known as the lady bug, is hereby designated as the official insect of the state of Washington.

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