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KS SB235
Bill
Status
2/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Agriculture and Natural Resources
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the sale, distribution, or use of seeds coated with neonicotinoid pesticides in Kansas, effective January 1, 2028
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Banned active ingredients include clothianidin, imidacloprid, thiamethoxam, dinotefuran, and acetamiprid
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Governor may suspend the prohibition for up to one year via executive order after consulting with the Secretary of Agriculture
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Suspension allowed only if untreated seeds are not commercially available or would cause undue financial hardship to agricultural producers
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Executive orders must specify the particular seed type for which the prohibition is suspended
Legislative Description
Making it unlawful to sell, offer for sale, use or distribute certain seeds coated with a pesticide that contains a neonicotinoid unless otherwise ordered by the governor.
Last Action
Senate Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources
2/7/2025