Hawaiʻi is first state to ban harmful chemical chlorpyrifos
Residents rally at the State Capitol to ban dangerous pesticides.
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi –One of the major accomplishments of the
2018 Legislative session was the passing of Senate Bill 3095
SD1 HD1 CD1 which restricts pesticide use near schools, prohibits
the use of the dangerous pesticides chlorpyrifos, and requires transparency and
disclosure for the use of restricted-use pesticides in large quantities.
Governor David Ige is scheduled
to sign the bill into law with several lawmakers attending in support.
House Majority Floor Leader, Representative Dee Morikawa (Niʻihau,
Lehua, Kōloa, Waimea), said the bill is a common-sense solution for protecting
our children and families from possible negative effects from chemical pesticides
and the need for agricultural businesses to use some pesticides on their farms.