Directs the State Department of Agriculture to classify certain pesticides containing neonicotinoids as restricted-use.

Agriculture

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Representative Hudson,, Senator Golden,, Representative Andersen,, Neron, Representative Chaichi,, Fragala,, Gamba,, Lively,, Walters,, Senator Patterson,, Pham,, Taylor,
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In House Committee
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

2025-06-27 House
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-03-04 House
Public Hearing held.
2025-01-17 House
Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment.
2025-01-13 House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: This Act puts limits on the use of pesticides that have some neonicotinoids in them. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8).
Directs the State Department of Agriculture to classify certain pesticides containing neonicotinoids as restricted-use. Prohibits application of restricted-use neonicotinoid pesticides on residential landscapes, subject to certain exceptions. Becomes operative on January 1, 2027.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to neonicotinoid pesticides; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In House Committee