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WI SB298
Ban on the use of certain insecticides by the Department of Natural Resources.
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Introduced
05/30/2025
05/30/2025
In Committee
05/30/2025
05/30/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 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 neonicotinoid insecticides on lands that the department acquires and maintains, with two key exceptions. Neonicotinoids are a class of synthetic insecticides known for their potential harmful effects on pollinators like bees. The first exception allows the continued use of these insecticides under existing cooperative farming agreements or contracts that were established before the bill's effective date. The second exception permits the use of neonicotinoid insecticides for forest insect control purposes, specifically on forested lands, in state forest nurseries, seed orchards, or in designated zones of insect infestation. The bill aims to limit the DNR's use of these potentially environmentally sensitive chemicals while maintaining some flexibility for specific agricultural and forest management needs.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (42)
Tim Carpenter (D)*,
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D)*,
Dora Drake (D)*,
Jodi Habush Sinykin (D)*,
Dianne Hesselbein (D)*,
Sarah Keyeski (D)*,
Chris Larson (D)*,
Brad Pfaff (D)*,
Melissa Ratcliff (D)*,
Kelda Roys (D)*,
Jeff Smith (D)*,
Mark Spreitzer (D)*,
Jamie Wall (D)*,
Bob Wirch (D)*,
Clint Anderson (D),
Deb Andraca (D),
Margaret Arney (D),
Mike Bare (D),
Elijah Behnke (R),
Jill Billings (D),
Ryan Clancy (D),
Angelina Cruz (D),
Karen DeSanto (D),
Ben DeSmidt (D),
Steve Doyle (D),
Joan Fitzgerald (D),
Alex Joers (D),
Tara Johnson (D),
Darrin Madison (D),
Renuka Mayadev (D),
Vincent Miresse (D),
Supreme Moore Omokunde (D),
Lori Palmeri (D),
Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D),
Ann Roe (D),
Christine Sinicki (D),
Lee Snodgrass (D),
Shelia Stubbs (D),
Lisa Subeck (D),
Angelito Tenorio (D),
Randy Udell (D),
Robyn Vining (D),
Last Action
Representative Haywood added as a cosponsor (on 06/12/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb298 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB298.pdf |
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