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WI AB289

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

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Introduced
05/30/2025
In Committee
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 it 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 use of these insecticides under existing cooperative farming agreements or contracts that were in place before the bill's effective date. The second exception permits neonicotinoid use for forest insect control in specific contexts, including forested lands, state forest nurseries, seed orchards, and designated infestation zones. By creating a new subsection (4m) in statute 29.601, the bill aims to limit the DNR's use of these potentially environmentally harmful chemicals while maintaining flexibility for specific agricultural and forestry management needs. The legislation reflects growing concerns about the environmental impact of neonicotinoid insecticides and seeks to restrict their application on publicly maintained lands.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (41)

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)*,  Robyn Vining (D)*,  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), 

Last Action

Representative Haywood added as a coauthor (on 06/12/2025)

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