Senate Agriculture - 2026-04-16 - 10:15AM

Agriculture Committee · April 16, 2026

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Opening and purpose

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Chair opened the meeting to a community discussion about paraquat-related language the committee has received from the House, asking members to be candid and noting the committee did not place the item on the formal agenda; emphasized the need for language to reflect testimony rather than assumptions.

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The Agriculture committee held an informal discussion on a bill to restrict paraquat, debating a phased ban (targeting 2030), limited exemptions for fruit and berry growers, application methods and monitoring, and the need for further testimony and agency input before final language is drafted.

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