Agriculture - Neonicotinoid Pesticides - Prohibitions

HB 91 prohibits the sale, distribution, or use of corn, soybean, and wheat seeds treated with neonicotinoid pesticides (like imidacloprid or thiamethoxam), and bans neonicotinoid use on outdoor ornamental plants and turf. It directly affects farmers, seed sellers, and landscapers who currently use these pesticides. The Secretary of Agriculture may temporarily suspend these prohibitions for up to one year if an environmental emergency exists and no safer alternatives are available, with a requirement to re-evaluate annually. The bill takes effect October 1, 2026.