This bill establishes a committee tasked with studying neonicotinoid seed treatments, which are a type of pesticide used in agriculture. The committee will consist of three members from the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker, and one member from the Senate, appointed by the Senate President. Legislative members will receive mileage compensation for their duties. The committee's responsibilities include analyzing data from Quebec regarding the effects of a ban on neonicotinoid-treated seeds, examining findings from Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences on the impacts of discontinuing these treatments, and assessing the measures being taken by New York and Vermont to ensure the availability of preferred seed alternatives.

The committee is required to elect a chairperson and hold its first meeting within 90 days of the bill's passage, with a quorum set at three members. It must report its findings and any legislative recommendations by November 1, 2026, to various state officials and the state library. The bill does not impose any fiscal impact on state, county, or local expenditures or revenues. The legal language in the bill does not include any deletions from current law but introduces new provisions for the establishment and operation of the committee.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 433:4
HB1086 text: 433:4