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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5972

SB 5972: Neonicotinoid pesticides

Concerning the use of neonicotinoid pesticides.

Summary

  • Prohibits a person from using neonicotinoid insecticides on nonproduction outdoor ornamental plants, trees, and turf, beginning January 1, 2026, unless the application is made as part of a licensed application, a tree injection, or during the production of an agricultural commodity.
  • Allows the Director of the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) to authorize the use of neonicotinoid insecticides upon identification of an urgent pest threat.
  • Requires the WSDA to review and update rules related to neonicotinoid insecticides by June 30, 2025, and every four years thereafter.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5972), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 338, Laws of 2024
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2024
  2. Out of committeeFeb 5, 2024
  3. Passed SenateFeb 13, 2024
  4. Passed HouseMar 1, 2024
  5. GovernorMar 28, 2024
  6. LawMar 28, 2024
Prime sponsor
Marko Liias (D-21)
Introduced
January 8, 2024 in the Senate
Last action
March 28, 2024
Session law
Chapter 338, Laws of 2024
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5972, SSB 5972

AN ACT Relating to the use of neonicotinoid pesticides;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Marko Liias (D-21)

5 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Kevin Van De Wege D-24Andy Billig D-3T'wina Nobles D-28Jamie Pedersen D-43Jesse Salomon D-32

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 13, 2024
Version voted on: SSB 5972
29 Yea 20 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican02000
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 1, 2024
Version voted on: SSB 5972
78 Yea 16 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57001
Republican211603
How each member voted

Yea (78)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 5, 2024
Version voted on: SSB 5972
33 Yea 16 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican41600
How each member voted
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History

  1. Effective date 6/6/2024. (SSB 5972)
  2. Chapter 338, 2024 Laws. (SSB 5972)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 5972)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 5972)
  5. President signed. (SSB 5972)
  6. Speaker signed. (SSB 5972)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 33; nays, 16; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 5972)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (SSB 5972)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 78; nays, 16; absent, 0; excused, 4. (SSB 5972)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5972)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted as amended. (SSB 5972)
  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SSB 5972)
  13. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SSB 5972)
  14. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5972)
  15. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5972)
  16. APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Agriculture & Natural Resources. (SSB 5972)
  17. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5972)
  18. AGNR - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SSB 5972)
  19. Referred to Appropriations. (SSB 5972)
  20. AGNR - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5972)
  21. First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. (SSB 5972)
  22. Third reading, passed; yeas, 29; nays, 20; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 5972)
  23. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5972)
  24. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5972)
  25. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  26. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5972)
  27. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  28. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5972)
  29. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5972)
  30. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5972)
  31. WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks. (SSB 5972)
  32. WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks.
  33. Minority; without recommendation.
  34. Minority; do not pass.
  35. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  36. Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 5972)
  37. Referred to Ways & Means.
  38. AWNP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5972)
  39. And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 5972)
  40. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5972)
  41. Minority; do not pass.
  42. And refer to Ways & Means.
  43. AWNP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  44. First reading, referred to Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks.
  45. Prefiled for introduction.

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