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S2439Introduced in the Senate

Restricts application of pesticides and rodenticides at schools and childcare centers and requires schools to provide copies of notice to parents and guardians.

IntroducedSenate Environment and Agriculture

Introduced by Lammis Vargas, District 28

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HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PESTICIDE CONTROL - Restricts application of pesticides and rodenticides at schools and childcare centers and requires schools to provide copies of notice to parents and guardians.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

April 29, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Committee on Environment & Agriculture: Be held for further study · April 29, 2026

7

Yes

0

No

1

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8 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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