This bill establishes a prohibition on the sale, use, or distribution of seeds coated with certain neonicotinoid pesticides, specifically Clothianidin, imidacloprid, thiamethoxam, dinotefuran, or acetamiprid, effective January 1, 2028. The legislation aims to protect agricultural practices and the environment by restricting the use of these harmful substances. However, it includes a provision allowing the governor to suspend this prohibition for up to one year if there is a shortage of commercially available untreated seeds or if compliance would cause undue financial hardship to agricultural producers.

The governor's executive order must specify which types of seeds are exempt from the prohibition during the suspension period. This act is intended to supplement existing agricultural laws in Kansas and will take effect upon its publication in the statute book.