Neonicotinoid Pesticides - Restrictions on Sales and Use (Pollinator Protection Act of 2016)

HB 211 Neonicotinoid Pesticides Restrictions on Sales and Use (Pollinator Protection Act of 2016)

Maryland 2016 Regular Session

Neonicotinoid Pesticides - Restrictions on Sales and Use (Pollinator Protection Act of 2016)
HB-211

About HB-211

Prohibiting a person from selling, on or after January 1, 2018, a neonicotinoid pesticide unless the person also sells a restricted use pesticide; prohibiting a person from using a neonicotinoid pesticide on or after January 1, 2018, unless the person is a certified applicator or a person working under specified circumstances; requiring the Department of Agriculture to incorporate pollinator habitat expansion and enhancement practices into the State's Managed Pollinator Protection Plan; requiring a specified report; etc.

  

Bill Texts

Chaptered 06/01/2016
Enrolled 04/09/2016
Engrossed 03/17/2016
Introduced 01/22/2016

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Sponsors (23)

Sen. Barbara Robinson


Co-Sponsor

Sen. Craig Zucker


Co-Sponsor

Rep. Anne Healey


Co-Sponsor

Rep. Anne Kaiser


Co-Sponsor

Rep. Shane Pendergrass


Co-Sponsor

Rep. Marvin Holmes


Co-Sponsor

Rep. Eric Luedtke


Co-Sponsor

Sen. Clarence Lam


Co-Sponsor

Rep. Stephen Lafferty


Co-Sponsor

Rep. David Fraser-hidalgo


Co-Sponsor

Rep. Shane Robinson


Co-Sponsor

Rep. Jay Jalisi


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Votes

House Floor - Third Reading Passed (99-38)

04/01/2016

Yeas: 99 | Nays: 38
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Senate Floor - Third Reading Passed (34-12)

03/31/2016

Yeas: 34 | Nays: 12
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House Floor - Third Reading Passed (97-38)

03/17/2016

Yeas: 97 | Nays: 38
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House Floor - Floor Amendment (Hornberger) {603729/2 Rejected (45-94)

03/15/2016

Yeas: 45 | Nays: 94
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House Floor - Floor Amendment (Ghrist) {523929/1 Rejected (44-94)

03/15/2016

Yeas: 44 | Nays: 94
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History

Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 662

05/28/2016

Passed Enrolled

04/07/2016

Third Reading Passed (99-38)

04/07/2016

House Concur - Senate Amendments

04/07/2016

Third Reading Passed With Amendments (34-12)

04/06/2016

Second Reading Passed With Amendments

04/05/2016

Floor Amendment (senator Hough) {813323/1 Adopted

04/05/2016

Favorable With Amendments {104534/1 Report Adopted

04/05/2016

Favorable With Amendments Report By Education, Health, And Environmental Affairs

04/04/2016

First Reading Education, Health, And Environmental Affairs

03/21/2016

Third Reading Passed (97-38)

03/19/2016

Second Reading Passed With Amendments

03/17/2016

Floor Amendment (delegate Ghrist) {523929/1 Rejected (44-94)

03/17/2016

Floor Amendment (delegate Hornberger) {603729/2 Rejected (45-94)

03/17/2016

Special Order Until Next Session (delegate Hornberger) Adopted

03/17/2016

Favorable With Amendments {570015/2 Report Adopted

03/17/2016

Favorable With Amendments Report By Environment And Transportation

03/17/2016

Hearing 2/10 At 1:00 P.m.

02/10/2016

First Reading Environment And Transportation

01/22/2016

Subject(s)

Agriculture Agriculture, Department Of Bees Commerce And Business Farmland Hazardous And Toxic Substances Labeling Pest Control Retail Sales Veterinarians Insects Penalties And Sentences Animals Crimes And Punishments Environmental Matters Federal Government Fines Reports