An Act governing the use of pesticides containing the herbicide substance Glyphosate in the Commonwealth
This bill amends Massachusetts law to require that individuals using pesticides containing the herbicide glyphosate must hold a valid license or permit issued by the state department. It applies to both agricultural and non-agricultural uses on any land, meaning homeowners and other non-farmers would need certification to apply these products. Additionally, the legislation mandates that retailers verify a customer's license before selling or supplying glyphosate-containing pesticides and requires these sales to occur on the business premises. Businesses wishing to sell these products must register with the department, pay an annual fee of up to $25, and adhere to specific terms set by the department.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Mar 2024
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Mar 21, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Mar 21, 2024
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
lower
1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Carmine Gentile
DDemocratic
Co
Becca Rausch
DDemocratic
Co
Brian Murray
DDemocratic
Co
Colleen Garry
DDemocratic
Co
Jason Lewis
DDemocratic
Co
Joan Lovely
DDemocratic
Co
Kate Lipper-Garabedian
DDemocratic
Co
Kristin Kassner
DDemocratic
Co
Lindsay Sabadosa
DDemocratic
Co
Margaret Scarsdale
DDemocratic
Co
Natalie Higgins
DDemocratic
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