BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5039

SB 5039: Biological control agents

Regulating the use of biological control agents.

Summary

  • Biological control is defined as the use of living organisms to control or suppress undesirable animals and plants and produce a lower general population. The Department of Agriculture is directed to establish the position of a biological control coordinator whose duties are to plan, coordinate and carry out biological control activities in the state.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5039), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 1991
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Scott Barr (R-7)
Introduced
January 16, 1991 in the Senate
Last action
January 13, 1992
Budget
Makes appropriations · Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5039, SSB 5039

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Scott Barr (R-7)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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SB 5039 in other sessions

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