SAVING IL POLLINATORS ACT
Summary
Creates the Saving Illinois' Pollinators Act. Provides that, beginning 9 months after the effective date of the Act, it is unlawful to: (i) apply any neonicotinoid insecticides on public lands owned or maintained by Illinois; or (ii) apply neonicotinoid insecticides in other outdoor residential settings, including landscaping, ornamental, or other outdoor applications in Illinois. 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 the 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. Contains provisions concerning enforcement, preemption, and severability. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2016
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2016
Last action Jan 10, 2017
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Total actions
26
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Apr 8, 2016
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Feb 23, 2016
Committee
Assigned to Environment
lower
Feb 11, 2016
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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