Regards non-commercial seed sharing; noxious weed removal
HB 364 updates state laws to exempt non-commercial seed sharing from strict labeling, inspection, and advertising rules, allowing individuals to exchange seeds without facing commercial regulations. The bill also modifies requirements for removing specific noxious weeds found on toll roads, railroads, and electric railways. To support these changes, the legislation clarifies and expands the legal definitions of various seed terms, such as "hybrid," "germination," and "noxious weeds," to ensure consistent understanding across the state. These adjustments aim to balance the facilitation of personal seed exchange with the continued management of invasive plant species on public infrastructure.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
Jun 2024
House Passage
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Dec 2024
Governor
Introduced Dec 14, 2023
Last action Dec 18, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Dec 18, 2024 · House Jun 12, 2024
How they voted
30–0
Passed
Total votes 30
Dec 18, 2024
D
Democratic6
100% Yea
R
Republican24
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Dec 18, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Jun 25, 2024
Committee
Refer to Committee
upper
Jun 12, 2024
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
Jan 9, 2024
Committee
Refer to Committee
lower
Dec 14, 2023
Introduced
Introduced
lower
2 primary · 34 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dave Dobos
RRepublican
P
Roy Klopfenstein
RRepublican
Co
Adam Holmes
RRepublican
Co
Adam Mathews
RRepublican
Co
Bernie Willis
RRepublican
Co
Bill DeMora
DDemocratic
Co
Brett Hillyer
RRepublican
Co
Brian Lorenz
RRepublican
Co
Casey Weinstein
DDemocratic
Co
Cecil Thomas
DDemocratic
Co
Dani Isaacsohn
DDemocratic
Co
DJ
Don Jones
RRepublican
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