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SB 12STATE · HawaiiIntroduced

RELATING TO NEONICOTINOIDS.

Classifies neonicotinoid pesticides as restricted use pesticides and establishes a list of chemicals that shall belong to the neonicotinoid class of chemicals. Prohibits the sale or use of seeds coated or treated with neonicotinoid pesticides. Requires the Department of Agriculture to adopt rules that identify and regulate the most harmful neonicotinoid pesticide formulations and develop guidelines for safer alternatives.

Voted 12/8/2025

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How representatives voted

2 yea·3 nay

Docket history

Action history

  1. 12/8/2025Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
  2. 2/10/2025The recommendation was not adopted.
  3. 2/10/2025The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 2 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 3 No(es): Senator(s) Richards, DeCoite, Awa; and 0 Excused: none.
  4. 2/7/2025The committee(s) on AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-25 1:01PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
  5. 1/27/2025Re-Referred to AEN, CPN/WAM.
  6. 1/16/2025Referred to AEN, CPN.
  7. 1/15/2025Introduced and passed First Reading.
  8. 1/8/2025Pending Introduction.