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Committee hears bill to create registration and labeling standards for biostimulants and beneficial substances
Summary
House Bill 1551 would create a new chapter to register and regulate "beneficial substances," add labeling standards and clarify exemptions; agency witnesses and agronomists voiced support while noting planned amendments to definitions and exemptions.
The House Agriculture Committee heard testimony on House Bill 1551, a proposal to create a statutory framework for registering and labeling biostimulants and other "beneficial substances."
Representative Craig Hedlund introduced the bill and said he sought agency input for technical drafting. Lucas Wagner, Pesticide and Fertilizer Division director speaking for the Agriculture Commissioner, testified the department supports HB1551 with amendments that add definitions (including…
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