Making it unlawful to sell, offer for sale, use or distribute certain seeds coated with a pesticide that contains a neonicotinoid unless otherwise ordered by the governor.

SB 235 prohibits selling, offering for sale, using, or distributing seeds coated with pesticides containing specific neonicotinoid chemicals (like clothianidin or imidacloprid) in Kansas after January 1, 2028. The law directly affects farmers and seed sellers who currently use these treated seeds, with the governor allowed to temporarily suspend the ban for up to one year if seed shortages or financial hardship for producers are confirmed. This bill creates a clear deadline for phasing out these seed coatings while providing a limited exception mechanism through executive action.