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A02097 Summary:

BILL NOA02097
 
SAME ASNo Same As
 
SPONSORColton
 
COSPNSRJackson, Seawright, Epstein
 
MLTSPNSR
 
Amd §33-1301, En Con L
 
Prohibits the use of pesticides containing Neonicotinoids.
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A02097 Actions:

BILL NOA02097
 
01/23/2023referred to environmental conservation
01/03/2024referred to environmental conservation
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A02097 Memo:

NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY
MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION
submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)
 
BILL NUMBER: A2097
 
SPONSOR: Colton
  TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to prohibiting the use of pesticides containing Neonicotinoids   PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL: A ban on the class of pesticides under the class of Neonicotinoids (Neonics)   SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: A ban on pesticides containing neonics for large scale agricultural use as well as home and personal use. Neonics are related to nicotine. Pesticides in this family include acetamiprid, clothianidin, imidaclo- prid, nitenpyram, nithiazine, thiacloprid, and thiamethoxam.   JUSTIFICATION: Neonics are a dangerous substance to both Humans and wildlife. Neonics are most commonly used in large scale agricultural environments where they are sprayed as a top coating. This results in 95% of the pesticide staying in the soil and the remaining 5% being absorbed into the plant. The goal of the pesticide in it's use is to be absorbed by the plant so that bugs that attempt to eat the plant will be poisoned neurologically. This is particularly harmful to bees which attempt to pollinate the crops and consequently have their nervous systems damaged by the plant which is now poisonous due to the application of the pesticide and often results in death. On the human end foods that have.a large amount of neonics (soy bean for example) are likely linked to several impediments including but not limited to developmental defects, autism, heart defor- mations, muscle tremors, and memory loss. Given the harmful effects on both humans and wildlife this group of pesticides should be banned for the safety of humans as well as that of the earth and eco-system.   PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: None.   FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS: Unknown   EFFECTIVE DATE: This act shall take effect immediately.
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