Committee approves beekeeping registry and biosecurity provisions after data concerns
SB 2160 passed with amendments encouraging voluntary registration, swarm management, and measures to strengthen biosecurity at ports; beekeepers said a registry would aid pest monitoring, while DAB reported limited local data beyond port inspections.
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SB 2160, which clarifies registration for beekeepers, requires DAB to provide guidance and support to registered beekeepers, and limits liability for registered beekeepers following industry best practices, passed out of committee with amendments. Testimony highlighted biosecurity risks and the need for data to understand the bee industry and pathogen threats.
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