Resolve to protect pollinator habitat
This bill establishes a special commission to study ways to improve pollinator health by increasing native habitat across various landscapes, including farms, forests, parks, and urban areas. The commission will consist of 11 members representing government agencies, universities, farmers, beekeepers, and conservation groups, who will examine current laws, funding needs, and successful strategies from other states. By September 1, 2023, the group must submit a report with its findings and any proposed legislation to relevant state committees. The bill does not immediately create new protected areas but instead focuses on gathering information to guide future policy decisions.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Apr 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Apr 22, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Apr 8, 2024
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
upper
1 primary · 16 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jason Lewis
DDemocratic
Co
Angelo Puppolo
DDemocratic
Co
Brad Jones
RRepublican
Co
Brendan Crighton
DDemocratic
Co
Bruce Tarr
RRepublican
Co
Dan Sena
DDemocratic
Co
Jake Oliveira
DDemocratic
Co
Jamie Eldridge
DDemocratic
Co
Jo Comerford
DDemocratic
Co
John Barrett
DDemocratic
Co
John Cronin
DDemocratic
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