SAVING IL POLLINATORS ACT
Summary
Creates the Saving Illinois' Pollinators Act. Provides that beginning 9 months after the effective date of the Act, it shall be unlawful to apply any neonicotinoid insecticides on any public lands owned or maintained by the State. Provides that beginning 9 months after the effective date of the Act, it shall be unlawful to apply neonicotinoid insecticides in any other outdoor residential settings, including landscaping, ornamental, or other outdoor applications in this State. Establishes exemptions to the prohibitions. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall, within 6 months after the effective date of the Act, adopt rules further defining and implementing specified provisions of the Act. Provides that the Department shall, within one year after the effective date of this Act, issue a draft report evaluating whether clear, peer-reviewed, published scientific evidence exists that outdoor applications of these insecticides are safe for honey bees, other pollinators, other beneficial insects, the broader environment, and human health. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 24, 2017
Last action Jan 8, 2019
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Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Mar 31, 2017
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Feb 23, 2017
Lower · Passed
To Environment Subcommittee
lower
Feb 2, 2017
Committee
Assigned to Environment
lower
Jan 24, 2017
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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