Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2679: Relating to neonicotinoid pesticides; prescribing an effective date.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2679 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to neonicotinoid pesticides; prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: Zach Hudson (Democratic), Jeff Golden (Democratic), Rep Neron, Tom Andersen (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 28, 2025): In committee upon adjournment.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Directs the State Department of Agriculture to classify certain pesticides containing neonicotinoids as restricted-use. Prohibits application of restricted-use neonicotinoid pesticides on residential landscapes, subject to certain exceptions. Becomes operative on January 1, 2027. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Hudson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Jeff Golden | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Rep Neron | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tom Andersen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Farrah Chaichi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Lisa Fragala | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Mark Gamba | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| John Lively | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Deb Patterson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Khanh Pham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Kathleen Taylor | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Jules Walters | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- In committee upon adjournment.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.