relative to the use of drones for the aerial application of pesticides.
This bill updates pesticide laws to allow licensed agricultural pilots to use drones for spraying chemicals at heights of 20 feet or less. It specifically exempts these drone operations from certain notification requirements that would otherwise apply to aerial pesticide use. The law takes effect on September 1, 2024, and only covers applications conducted by individuals holding valid state registration or permits.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
May 2024
House Passage
Mar 2024
Senate Passage
May 2024
Signed into Law
Jul 2024
Introduced Dec 19, 2023
Signed Jul 22, 2024
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
16
Key actions
7
Committee
6
Amendments
2
Jul 22, 2024
Signed into law
Signed by Governor Sununu 07/03/2024; Chapter 142; eff. 09/01/2024
lower
May 2, 2024
Upper · Passed
Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/02/2024; SJ 11
upper
May 2, 2024
Introduced
Sen. Altschiller Floor Amendment # 2024-1731s, AF, VV; 05/02/2024; SJ 11
upper
Apr 24, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/02/2024, Vote 4-0; SC 17
upper
Apr 2, 2024
Introduced
Introduced 03/21/2024 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 8
upper
Mar 28, 2024
Lower · Passed
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-1147h: MA VV 03/28/2024 HJ 10 P. 28
lower
Mar 28, 2024
Introduced
Amendment # 2024-1147h: AA VV 03/28/2024 HJ 10 P. 28
lower
Mar 20, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2024-1147h 03/19/2024 (Vote 20-0; CC) HC 12 P. 14
lower
Mar 13, 2024
Lower · Passed
Full Committee Work Session: 03/19/2024 10:00 am LOB 301-303
lower
Mar 8, 2024
Lower · Passed
Full Committee Work Session: 03/13/2024 02:30 pm LOB 301-303
lower
Dec 19, 2023
Introduced
Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Environment and Agriculture HJ 1 P. 30
lower
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Judy Aron
RRepublican
Co
Barbara Comtois
RRepublican
Co
Carol McGuire
RRepublican
Co
David Watters
DDemocratic
Co
Howard Pearl
RRepublican
Co
Jim Creighton
RRepublican
Co
Jim Spillane
RRepublican
Co
Keith Ammon
RRepublican
Co
Kevin Avard
RRepublican
Co
Ruth Ward
RRepublican
Co
Skip Rollins
RRepublican
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