The bill extends the pesticide application safety committee and amends existing laws to enhance pesticide application safety in Washington State. It establishes the committee's composition, which includes representatives from various state departments, agricultural organizations, and health sectors. The committee is tasked with meeting at least three times a year, providing reports on their activities, and making recommendations to improve pesticide application safety. The bill also creates an advisory work group to gather information and provide expert recommendations on pesticide-related issues, with specific provisions for member appointments and meeting logistics.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the expiration of certain sections, extending the expiration date from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2035. It introduces new sections that stipulate the act will be null and void if specific funding is not provided by June 30, 2025, and declares the act necessary for the immediate preservation of public health and safety, taking effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 70.104.110
Substitute Bill: 70.104.110
Bill as Passed Legislature: 70.104.110
Session Law: 70.104.110