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House passes phased restrictions on neonicotinoid-treated seeds after lengthy debate
Summary
After extensive floor debate about farmer impacts, seed availability and pollinator science, the House adopted committee recommendations and ordered third reading for H 706, a bill that phases in restrictions on neonicotinoid-treated seeds and other uses; final recorded support in committee and on the floor was strong and a roll-call showed 112 yeas and 29 nays on the committee amendment.
The Vermont House on March 21 approved a committee strike-all to restrict the use and sale of neonicotinoid pesticides and to establish timelines, exemptions, and best management practices. The bill targets treated article seeds (corn and soybean seed treated with neonicotinoids), restricts certain field applications during bloom, and creates a process for emergency exemptions and BMP development.
"Neonicotinoids are highly toxic including at extremely low concentrations, specifically to bees," the bill's presenter, the…
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