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WI AB289

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lee Snodgrass

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources from using neonicotinoid-class insecticides on DNR-acquired and maintained lands

  • Exempts neonicotinoid use under cooperative farming agreements or contracts entered into before the bill's effective date

  • Exempts neonicotinoid use for forest insect control on forested lands, state forest nurseries, seed orchards, and designated zones of infestation

  • Creates new statutory section 29.601 (4m) governing DNR insecticide use

Legislative Description

Ban on the use of certain insecticides by the Department of Natural Resources.

Last Action

Representative Haywood added as a coauthor

6/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Agriculture5/30/2025

Full Bill Text

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