Hawaii's Pesticide Disclosure Bill Killed In Legislature

Hawaii's Pesticide Disclosure Bill Killed In Legislature
Spraying pesticide on pineapple field, Oahu, HI
Spraying pesticide on pineapple field, Oahu, HI

A controversial measure that would have required monthly disclosure of pesticide use in Hawaii has died in the Legislature, essentially ensuring that the public won’t be able to find out details about what pesticides are being sprayed in the state and where.

Senate Bill 1037 passed the Senate but House Agriculture Committee Chairman Clift Tsuji failed to give it a hearing last week before a key legislative deadline. The measure would have required agricultural companies to submit monthly reports of what pesticides they use and in what amounts.

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