2007 Senate Bill 682 / 2008 Public Act 18

Expand pesticide licensure

Introduced in the Senate

Aug. 22, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Michelle McManus (R-35)

To impose state licensure requirements on distributors of agricultural pesticides.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Bioeconomy

Oct. 29, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 6, 2007

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 7, 2007

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 7, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

In the Senate

Jan. 17, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

In the House

Feb. 20, 2008

Passed in the House 95 to 14 (details)

To impose state licensure requirements on distributors of agricultural pesticides.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Feb. 29, 2008