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MaineLD 1323132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)House

Resolve, Directing the Board of Pesticides Control to Evaluate the Impact of Neonicotinoids on Pollinators, Humans and the Environment

Sponsored By: Victoria Doudera (Democratic)

Became Law

PESTICIDESPESTICIDES - PEST MANAGEMENT

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Funds research on neonicotinoids

The state provides $156,500 in fiscal year 2025-26 from Other Special Revenue Funds. The money pays for contracts to research neonicotinoids. No funds are provided for 2026-27.

State study on neonicotinoid impacts

The Board of Pesticides Control must study neonicotinoids and treated seeds. The study reviews effects on pollinators, people, soil, water, and plant tissues. It compares costs, benefits, and availability of treated vs. untreated seeds and looks at alternatives, their toxicity, and how often to apply them. The board gives special focus to potato and corn crops. It must get public input by a hearing or a request for information. A preliminary report is due by January 23, 2026, and a final report by January 15, 2027. The law takes effect when approved.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Victoria Doudera

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Allison Hepler

    Democratic • House

  • David Sinclair

    Democratic • House

  • Denise Tepler

    Democratic • Senate

  • Henry L. Ingwersen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lori Gramlich

    Democratic • House

  • Rachel Talbot Ross

    Democratic • Senate

  • Sally Cluchey

    Democratic • House

  • Sharon Frost

    Independent • House

  • William Pluecker

    Independent • House

Roll Call Votes

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Actions Timeline

  1. RESLV Chapter 69

    5/1/2026

  2. FINALLY PASSED, in concurrence.

    6/9/2025Senate

  3. FINALLY PASSED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/9/2025House

  4. On motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland the Senate RECEDED and CONCURRED to PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-347) as Amended by House Amendment "A" (H-507) thereto in concurrence.

    6/5/2025Senate

  5. Speaker laid before the HouseThe House RECEDED. On motion of Representative PLUECKER of Warren, House Amendment "A" (H-507) to Committee Amendment "A" (H-347) was READ and ADOPTED.Committee Amendment "A" (H-347) as Amended by House Amendment "A" (H-507) thereto was ADOPTED. The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-347) as Amended by House Amendment "A" (H-507) thereto.In NON-CONCURRENCE and sent for concurrence.ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/4/2025House

  6. On motion of Representative PLUECKER of Warren, TABLED pending FURTHER CONSIDERATION.Later today assigned.

    6/4/2025House

  7. FAILED FINAL PASSAGE - 2/3 Elected Required, in NON-CONCURRENCE.Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.

    6/3/2025Senate

  8. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.FINALLY PASSED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/3/2025House

  9. Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-347) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-347), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.

    6/2/2025Senate

  10. CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-347).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/2/2025House

  11. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY in concurrence

    3/27/2025Senate

  12. Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    3/27/2025House

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