OR HB2679 | 2025 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-0)
Status: Introduced on January 13 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-17 - Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment.
Pending: House Climate, Energy, and Environment Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

This Act puts limits on the use of pesticides that have some neonicotinoids in them. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8). Directs the State Department of Agriculture to classify certain pesticides containing neonicotinoids as restricted-use. Prohibits application of restricted-use neonicotinoid pesticides on residential landscapes, subject to certain exceptions. Becomes operative on January 1, 2027. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

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Title

Relating to neonicotinoid pesticides; prescribing an effective date.

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History

DateChamberAction
2025-01-17HouseReferred to Climate, Energy, and Environment.
2025-01-13HouseFirst reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

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