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MA S463

MA S463
Protecting pollinators by eliminating harmful products

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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to protect pollinators by eliminating harmful products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill aims to protect pollinators by eliminating the use of harmful neonicotinoid pesticides. It defines "neonicotinoid" as a class of pesticides that are absorbed into plant tissue and can be present in pollen and nectar, and bans the distribution of neonicotinoids, except for neonicotinoid-treated nursery plants. The bill also prohibits spraying, releasing, or applying neonicotinoids on any property within the state, and requires that any blooming or flowering plants, plant materials, or seeds treated with neonicotinoids must be clearly labeled as such and include a description of the risks to pollinators and other non-target organisms. Sections 1, 2, 4, and 6 of the bill take effect on January 1, 2020, while Sections 3 and 5 take effect on January 1, 2021.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (40)

Jim Arciero (D),  Mike Barrett (D),  Jennifer Benson (D),  Will Brownsberger (D),  Pete Capano (D),  Michelle Ciccolo (D),  Jo Comerford (D),  Mike Connolly (D),  Edward Coppinger (D),  William Crocker (R),  Marjorie Decker (D),  Sal DiDomenico (D),  Mindy Domb (D),  Jamie Eldridge (D),  Nika Elugardo (D),  Sean Garballey (D),  Carmine Gentile (D),  Ken Gordon (D),  Tami Gouveia (D),  Jim Hawkins (D),  Jonathan Hecht (D),  Natalie Higgins (D),  Pat Jehlen (D),  Mary Keefe (D),  Kay Khan (D),  David LeBoeuf (D),  Jack Lewis (D),  Elizabeth Malia (D),  Liz Miranda (D),  Mike Moore (D),  Brian Murray (D),  Tram Nguyen (D),  Patrick O'Connor (R),  Jim O'Day (D),  Denise Provost (D),  Becca Rausch (D),  Maria Robinson (D),  Dave Rogers (D),  Tommy Vitolo (D),  James Welch (D), 

Last Action

Accompanied H763 (on 11/18/2019)
(4 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S463 03/01/2019
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S463.pdf 03/01/2019
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