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Introduced
07/26/2021
07/26/2021
In Committee
07/26/2021
07/26/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/15/2022
03/15/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act to create 94.701 (3) (b) 9. of the statutes; Relating to: local regulation of pesticides to protect pollinators.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new provision in Wisconsin statutes that allows local governments to regulate pesticides for the purpose of protecting pollinators or pollinator habitats. The term "pollinator" is defined as an insect that pollinates flowers. This bill gives local authorities the power to enact rules and regulations related to pesticide use in order to safeguard the populations of important pollinating insects, such as bees, which are vital for the health of ecosystems and agricultural production.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (26)
Jimmy Anderson (D)*,
Deb Andraca (D)*,
Samba Baldeh (D)*,
Jill Billings (D)*,
Marisabel Cabrera (D)*,
Sue Conley (D)*,
Dave Considine (D)*,
Gary Hebl (D)*,
Dianne Hesselbein (D)*,
Francesca Hong (D)*,
Greta Neubauer (D)*,
Tod Ohnstad (D)*,
Sondy Pope (D)*,
Kristina Shelton (D)*,
Christine Sinicki (D)*,
Lee Snodgrass (D)*,
Shelia Stubbs (D)*,
Robyn Vining (D)*,
Melissa Agard (D),
Tim Carpenter (D),
Chris Larson (D),
Kelda Roys (D),
Jeff Smith (D),
Stephen Smith (D),
Lena Taylor (D),
Bob Wirch (D),
Last Action
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 03/15/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab471 | 07/27/2021 |
| AB471 ROCP for Committee on Agriculture | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/related/records/assembly/agriculture/1676483.pdf | 05/21/2022 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2021/REG/AB471.pdf | 07/27/2021 |
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