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OK SB1223
Bill
Status
3/3/2016
Primary Sponsor
Earl Garrison
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Pollinator and Pesticide Task Force" to advise the Oklahoma legislature on declining pollinator populations, operating from November 1, 2016 until December 31, 2017
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Task Force must study causes of pollinator decline, effects and costs/benefits of neonicotinoid pesticides, alternative pest control methods, and solutions to increase pollinator populations
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Five members appointed: Secretary of Agriculture or designee, Director of Oklahoma Conservation Commission or designee, one agriculture industry representative (appointed by Governor), one Senator, and one House Representative
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Legislative members serve as co-chairs; members receive no compensation but may receive travel reimbursement if funds are available
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Final report due by November 30, 2017 to the Governor, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and Speaker of the House
Legislative Description
Agriculture; creating the "Pollinator and Pesticide Task Force". Effective date.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules
3/14/2016