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AK HB359

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bill Elam

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Origin

House of Representatives

34th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Reserves exclusive authority to regulate pesticides to the State of Alaska, preempting all local government regulation

  • Prohibits municipalities from enacting or enforcing ordinances regulating pesticide sale, use, registration, notification, advertising, marketing, distribution, storage, transportation, or disposal

  • Bars local governments from regulating pesticide applicator training and certification, confidential information disclosure, or competition in the pesticide market

  • Applies to both home rule and general law municipalities throughout Alaska

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

State Regulation Of Pesticides

Municipalities

Last Action

REFERRED TO COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS

2/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Community & Regional Affairs2/23/2026

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