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WI SB360

WI SB360
Ban on the use of certain insecticides by the Department of Natural Resources.


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Introduced
07/13/2023
In Committee
07/13/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/15/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill prohibits, with limited exceptions, the Department of Natural Resources from using any insecticide from the neonicotinoid class on land maintained by DNR. Under the bill, this prohibition does not apply to uses of this insecticide that are 1) pursuant to existing cooperative farming agreements or contracts or 2) for forest insect control on forested lands, state forest nurseries, or seed orchards or in designated zones of infestation.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) from using insecticides from the neonicotinoid class on land maintained by the DNR, with two exceptions: 1) insecticides used pursuant to existing cooperative farming agreements or contracts, and 2) insecticides used for forest insect control on forested lands, state forest nurseries, or seed orchards, or in designated zones of infestation.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (34)

Last Action

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 04/15/2024)

Bill Topics

Environment
  • ‐ Species and Forest Protection
  • ‐ Toxic Chemicals and Hazardous Substances

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2023/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb360 07/13/2023
SB360 ROCP for Committee on Labor, Regulatory Reform, Veterans and Military Affairs https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2023/related/records/senate/labor_regulatory_reform_veterans_and_military_affairs/1866608.pdf 10/31/2024
BillText https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2023/REG/SB360.pdf 07/13/2023
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