SB 2965 Illinois Senate · 99th Regular Session

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 Illinois. 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 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 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
Feb 2016
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2016 Last action Jan 10, 2017
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Jan 10, 2017
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Apr 8, 2016
Senate · Referred to committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Mar 2, 2016
Senate · Referred to committee
Assigned to Environment and Conservation
Feb 18, 2016
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Assignments
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Don Harmon
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