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WI AB360

WI AB360
Ban on the use of certain insecticides by the Department of Natural Resources.


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Introduced
07/27/2023
In Committee
07/27/2023
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 Department of Natural Resources (DNR) from using insecticides from the neonicotinoid class on land maintained by the DNR, with two exceptions. The first exception allows the use of these insecticides pursuant to existing cooperative farming agreements or contracts. The second exception allows their use for forest insect control on forested lands, state forest nurseries, or seed orchards, or in designated zones of infestation.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (33)

Last Action

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

Bill Topics

Environment
  • ‐ Toxic Chemicals and Hazardous Substances
Public Lands and Water Management
  • ‐ General Public Lands

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