An Act to Prohibit the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1323
Committee Amendment CA_A_H347 (House)

COMMIITEEAMENDMENT"A ''to H.P. 858, L.D. 1323, "An Act to Prohibit the 
Use ofNeonicotinoid Pesticides and the Use and Sale ofNeonicotiuoid-treated Seeds" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Directing the Board of Pesticides Control . to Evaluate the Impact of 
Neonicotinoids on Pollinators, Humans and the Environment' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and insetting the following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Legislature understands that bees and other pollinators. face many 
threats such as loss of habitat, extreme heat and drought, flooding, wildfires, diseases, 
Varroa mites and competition from nonnative insects; and 
Whereas, . the Legislature fmds it is important to understand the impact of 
neonicotinoids, including neonicotinoid-treated seeds, on pollinators; to develop strategies 
to mitigate the risks of neonicotinoid exposure; and to protect pollinator populations; and 
Whereas, this legislation needs to take effect before the expiration of the 90-day 
period to allow the Depattment of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry," Board of 
Pesticides Control to conduct its work as soon as possible so that it may provide a 
prelimina1y report to the Legislature by Janua1y 15, 2026; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessaty for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec, 1. Board of Pesticides Control to study neonicotinoids. Resolved: That 
the Depa1tment of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Board of Pesticides Control, 
referred to in this resolve as "the board," shall study: 
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1. 
The impacts of neonicotinoids, including neonicotinoid-treated seeds, on 
pollinators; 
2. The costs and benefits of neonicotinoid-treated seeds compared to untreated seeds, 
. including the market availability of neonicotinoid-treated seeds compared to untreated 
seeds; 
3. The impact of neonicotinoids on the environment, including, but not limited to, soil, 
water and plant tissues; 
4. The toxicity of neonicotinoids to humans; 
5. Alternatives to neonicotinoid seed treatments for the protection of crops from 
damaging pests and disease; 
6. The toxicity of effective alternatives to neonicotinoids and neonicotinoid-treated 
seeds that may be used for the protection of crops from damaging pests and disease; and 
7. Methods of application of alternatives to neonicotinoids and neonicotinoid-treated 
seeds and the required number of applications for effectiveness. 
In conducting the study under this section, the board shall give special consideration to 
effects on potato crops and com crops. 
Sec. 2. Request for information. Resolved: That the board shall solicit feedback 
regarding ideas and insights on the topic of the study, pursuant to section 1, from the public, 
stakeholders and interested parties through either a public hearing or a request for 
information document. 
Sec. 3. Reports. Resolved: That the board shall submit a preliminary report to the 
Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry no later than January 
15, 2026 and shall submit a final report with findings and recommendations relating to the 
subject matter of the study under section 1 to the joint standing committee of the Legislature 
having jurisdiction over agricultural matters no later than January 15, 2027. The joint 
standing committee may submit a bill to the 133rd Legislature in 2027 relating to the 
subject matter of the final report. 
Sec. 4. 
Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY, DEPARTMENT OF 
Pesticides Control•- Board of 0287 
Initiative: Provides funding for contractual services to research the effects of 
neonicotinoids. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
2025-26 
$156,500 
$156,500 
2026-27 
$0 
$0 
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.' 
Amend the bill by relettedng or renumbering any ·nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A• to H.P. 858, L.D, 1323 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill with a resolve and adds an emergency preamble and 
emergency clause. The amendment requires the Depa1tment of Agriculture, Conservation 
and Forestry, Board of Pesticides Control to study the impact of neonicotinoids, including 
neonicotinoid-treated seeds, on pollinators, humans and the environment. The amendment 
requires the board to solicit feedback regarding ideas and insights on the topic of the study 
from the public, stakeholders and interested pa1iies through either a public hearing or a 
request fot information document. 
The amendment requires the board to submit a 
preliminary report and a final rep01i with findings and recommendations relating to the 
subject matter of the study· to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having 
jurisdiction over agricultural matters. The amendment also adds an appropriations and 
allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/22/25 L-RL 
LD 1323 
LR 2167(02) 
An Act to Prohibit the Use of Neonicotinoid Pesticides and the Use and Sale of Neonicotinoid-treated 
Seeds 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment~ 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2025-26 
$156,500 
FY2026-27 
Projections 
FY 2027-28 
Projections 
FY 2028-29 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$0 
$0 
This bill includes one-time Other Special Revenue Fund allocations of $156,500 to the Board of Pesticides Control 
within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry in fiscal year 2025-26 for <;ontracted services to 
research the effects of neonicotinoids. 
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$0