HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                      Olympia, Washington

Bill Analysis      Bill No. HB 1320

Designating Adragon fly@ as state insect             Public Hrg: 1/31/97

Brief Title       

Reps. L. Thomas/Cooke/Cairnes                             Staff Contact: Bill Lynch

Sponsor                                    Comm. on Govt. Admin.

                                           Phone: 786-7092

BACKGROUND:

The Legislature has designated an official state tree, flower, grass, bird, fish, fruit, gem, dance, song, folk song, flag, seal, tartan, and arboretum.  There is no official state insect.

Dragonflies are considered to be beneficial insects because of the large number of insect pests that they consume.

SUMMARY:

The common green darner dragonfly is designated as the official state insect of the state of Washington.

FISCAL NOTE:  Not requested.

EFFECTIVE DATE:  Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.