Delaware 151st General Assembly (2021-2022) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 11 D · 2 R cosponsors

SB 237 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 3 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PESTICIDES.

Last action — Stricken in Senate

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 151st General Assembly (2021-2022). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This Act revises Chapter 12 of Title 3 of the Delaware Code which governs the use of pesticides. This Act will direct the Department of Agriculture to classify neonicotinoid pesticides designed or intended for use in outdoor applications as restricted use pesticides and establish a list of chemicals that belong to the neonicotinoid class of chemicals to be included under this classification. Neonicotinoid pesticides are suspected of having adverse effects on pollinating insects and may contribute to the disappearance of bee populations, commonly referred to as "colony collapse disorder." Under the Act, as a restricted use pesticide, neonicotinoids designed for outdoor use could only be purchased and used by certified and licensed pesticide applicators, or persons working under the direct supervision of a certified and licensed pesticide applicator.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Stricken in Senate

  2. Introduced and Assigned to Environment & Energy Committee in Senate

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 14 co-sponsors · 45 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (14)

Not signed on (45)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 237 do?
This Act revises Chapter 12 of Title 3 of the Delaware Code which governs the use of pesticides. This Act will direct the Department of Agriculture to classify neonicotinoid pesticides designed or intended for use in outdoor applications as restricted use pesticides and establish a list of chemicals that belong to the neonicotinoid class of chemicals to be included under this classification. Neonicotinoid pesticides are suspected of having adverse effects on pollinating insects and may contribute to the disappearance of bee populations, commonly referred to as "colony collapse disorder." Under the Act, as a restricted use pesticide, neonicotinoids designed for outdoor use could only be purchased and used by certified and licensed pesticide applicators, or persons working under the direct supervision of a certified and licensed pesticide applicator.
Who sponsors SB 237?
SB 237 is sponsored by Kyle Evans Gay, David P. Sokola (Democratic), Marie Pinkney (Democratic), Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic), John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), Ronald E. Gray (Republican), Krista Griffith (Democratic), Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic), Sean M. Lynn (Democratic), Eric Morrison (Democratic), Edward S. Osienski (Democratic), Michael F. Smith (Republican), Kimberly Williams (Democratic), Bryan Townsend (Democratic), Bruce C. Ennis, Paul S. Baumbach, and John L. Mitchell.
What is the current status of SB 237?
This bill died with 151st General Assembly (2021-2022). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 237?
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