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HI HR180

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/10/2023

Primary Sponsor

Cedric Gates

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Agriculture is requested to study organic pesticides currently licensed or authorized for use in Hawaii
  • Department is requested to identify organic pesticides not currently licensed, authorized, or prohibited in the state and test them for authorized use
  • Organic pesticides break down faster in the environment than synthetic alternatives and can selectively target pests while reducing harm to beneficial insects and pollinators
  • Department of Agriculture must submit a report with findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2024 Regular Session convenes
  • A certified copy of the resolution shall be transmitted to the Chairperson of the Board of Agriculture

Legislative Description

Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Examine Organic Pesticides For Authorized Use In The State.

Department of Agriculture

Last Action

Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan, Sayama, Woodson excused (3).

3/30/2023

Committee Referrals

Finance3/30/2023
Agriculture3/15/2023

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