Introduced
by
To establish in statute that it is legal to use pesticides in the waters of the state to control aquatic nuisance species, and to establish regulations for their use. Licensed applicators would have more flexibility regarding where and when they treat lakes and ponds. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 5958 to 5960.
Referred to the Committee on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with a version recommended by the committee which reported it. The bill contains a number of technical definitions and regulations, and the committee revised a number of these based on the testimony of experts in field and in the Department of Environmental Quality.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 60 to 35 (details)
To establish in statute that it is legal to use pesticides in the waters of the state to control aquatic nuisance species, and to establish regulations for their use. Licensed applicators would have more flexibility regarding where and when they treat lakes and ponds. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 5958 to 5960.
