SB 12

  • Hawaii Senate Bill
  • 2025 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate Jan 15, 2025
  • Senate
  • House
  • Governor

Relating To Neonicotinoids.

Abstract

Classifies neonicotinoid pesticides as restricted use pesticides and establishes a list of chemicals that shall belong to the neonicotinoid class of chemicals. Prohibits the sale or use of seeds coated or treated with neonicotinoid pesticides. Requires the Department of Agriculture to adopt rules that identify and regulate the most harmful neonicotinoid pesticide formulations and develop guidelines for safer alternatives.

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Feb 10, 2025

Senate

The recommendation was not adopted.

Senate

The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 2 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 3 No(es): Senator(s) Richards, DeCoite, Awa; and 0 Excused: none.

Feb 07, 2025

Senate

The committee(s) on AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-25 1:01PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.

Jan 27, 2025

Senate

Re-Referred to AEN, CPN/WAM.

Jan 16, 2025

Senate

Referred to AEN, CPN.

  • Referral-Committee
Agriculture and Environment Commerce and Consumer Protection

Jan 15, 2025

Senate

Introduced and passed First Reading.

Jan 08, 2025

Senate

Pending Introduction.

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