Date	Chamber	Action
1/9/2019	Senate	Session Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

New Act

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Saving Illinois' Pollinators Act. Provides that beginning 9 months after the effective date of the Act, it shall be unlawful to apply any neonicotinoid insecticides on any public lands owned or maintained by the State. Provides that beginning 9 months after the effective date of the Act, it shall be unlawful to apply neonicotinoid insecticides in any other outdoor residential settings, including landscaping, ornamental, or other outdoor applications in this State. Establishes exemptions to the prohibitions. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall, within 6 months after the effective date of the Act, adopt rules further defining and implementing specified provisions of the Act. Provides that the Department shall, within one year after the effective date of this Act, issue a draft report evaluating whether clear, peer-reviewed, published scientific evidence exists that outdoor applications of these insecticides are safe for honey bees, other pollinators, other beneficial insects, the broader environment, and human health. Effective immediately.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
1/26/2017	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon
1/26/2017	Senate	First Reading
1/26/2017	Senate	Referred to Assignments
2/1/2017	Senate	Assigned to Environment and Conservation
3/9/2017	Senate	Postponed - Environment and Conservation
3/16/2017	Senate	Postponed - Environment and Conservation
3/17/2017	Senate	Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
1/9/2019	Senate	Session Sine Die

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