HB1800

To Amend The Arkansas Plant Act Of 1917; To Require The State Plant Board To Consider Certain Data Related To Dicamba And To Set A Cutoff Date For The Use Of Dicamba Within A Specific Date Range.

Failed

Last Action (May 1, 2023): Died in the House at Sine Die Adjournment

AI-Generated Summary

House Bill 1800 mandates that the Arkansas State Plant Board update its regulations regarding the use of the herbicide Dicamba. The bill requires the Board to formally review and incorporate independent scientific research, specifically focusing on data concerning Dicamba volatility, its correlation with ambient temperatures, and its impact on other crops. Furthermore, the legislation requires the Board to establish a specific cutoff date for the in-crop use of Dicamba that must fall between April 1 and June 12. This action is intended to address ongoing concerns regarding herbicide drift, which has historically caused economic damage to non-resistant crops. The Board is directed to submit these new rules to the Legislative Council by November 1, 2023.

Potential Impact Analysis

Who Might Benefit?

Farmers who cultivate crops sensitive to Dicamba, such as non-resistant soybeans, produce, or home gardens, are the primary beneficiaries. By establishing a science-based cutoff date, these producers may see a reduction in potential property damage and economic losses caused by off-target chemical drift and volatility during warmer months.

Who Might Suffer?

Farmers who rely on Dicamba-tolerant crop systems may be negatively impacted, as the bill restricts the window of time during which they can legally apply this herbicide. This could lead to increased operational costs, the need for alternative weed control strategies, or reduced flexibility in their agricultural management plans.

Vote Records

Third Reading

April 4, 2023

Yea: 27 Nay: 40 NV: 33 Absent: 0 Failed

View individual votes (100)

Legislator	Party	Chamber	Vote
Fred Allen	Democrat	House	Yea
Lane Jean	Republican	House	Nay
Stephen Meeks	Republican	House	Nay
Mark Perry	Democrat	House	NV
Jon Eubanks	Republican	House	Nay
Matthew Shepherd	Republican	House	NV
Jeff Wardlaw	Republican	House	Nay
Bruce Cozart	Republican	House	NV
David Whitaker	Democrat	House	NV
Deborah Ferguson	Democrat	House	Nay
Charlene Fite	Republican	House	Yea
Mike Holcomb	Republican	House	Nay
Stephen Magie	Democrat	House	Nay
Mark McElroy	Republican	House	Nay
Josh Miller	Republican	House	NV
Richard Womack	Republican	House	Yea
Jack Ladyman	Republican	House	Nay
Robin Lundstrum	Republican	House	NV
Dwight Tosh	Republican	House	Nay
Lanny Fite	Republican	House	Yea
Grant Hodges	Republican	House	Yea
Rick Beck	Republican	House	NV
Mary Bentley	Republican	House	NV
Les Eaves	Republican	House	Nay
Justin Gonzales	Republican	House	Yea
Julie Mayberry	Republican	House	NV
Ken Ferguson	Democrat	House	Yea
Ron Mcnair	Republican	House	Yea
Milton Nicks	Democrat	House	Nay
Marcus Richmond	Republican	House	NV
Vivian Flowers	Democrat	House	Yea
Deann Vaught	Republican	House	NV
Karilyn Brown	Republican	House	NV
Sonia Eubanks Barker	Republican	House	NV
Frances Cavenaugh	Republican	House	Nay
Jack Fortner	Republican	House	Nay
Jimmie Gazaway	Republican	House	Yea
Roger Lynch	Republican	House	Yea
John Maddox	Republican	House	NV
Aaron Pilkington	Republican	House	Yea
Johnny Rye	Republican	House	Nay
Les Warren	Republican	House	Yea
Danny Watson	Republican	House	Yea
Carlton Wing	Republican	House	Yea
Austin Mccollum	Republican	House	Yea
Carol Dalby	Republican	House	NV
Steve Hollowell	Republican	House	NV
Brian Evans	Republican	House	Nay
Lee Johnson	Republican	House	Nay
Andrew Collins	Democrat	House	Nay
Stan Berry	Republican	House	NV
Harlan Breaux	Republican	House	Nay
Cameron Cooper	Republican	House	Yea
Nicole Clowney	Democrat	House	Yea
Cindy Crawford	Republican	House	Nay
Denise Garner	Democrat	House	Yea
Tippi McCullough	Democrat	House	Yea
Jay Richardson	Democrat	House	Nay
Jamie Scott	Democrat	House	Nay
Jim Wooten	Republican	House	Nay
Denise Ennett	Democrat	House	NV
Richard McGrew	Republican	House	Nay
Joy Springer	Democrat	House	Nay
Howard Beaty	Republican	House	Nay
Tony Furman	Republican	House	Nay
Kendon Underwood	Republican	House	Yea
David Ray	Republican	House	Nay
Mark Berry	Republican	House	NV
John Carr	Republican	House	NV
Rick McClure	Republican	House	NV
Keith Brooks	Republican	House	NV
Delia Haak	Republican	House	Yea
Ashley Hudson	Democrat	House	Yea
Jon Milligan	Republican	House	Nay
RJ Hawk	Republican	House	Nay
Wade Andrews	Republican	House	NV
Rebecca Burkes	Republican	House	NV
DeAnna Hodges	Republican	House	NV
Hope Duke	Republican	House	Nay
Zack Gramlich	Republican	House	NV
Mindy McAlindon	Republican	House	NV
Matt Duffield	Republican	House	Nay
Stetson Painter	Republican	House	Nay
Steve Unger	Republican	House	NV
Wayne Long	Republican	House	NV
Scott Richardson	Republican	House	Nay
Brandon Achor	Republican	House	Yea
Jeremiah Moore	Republican	House	NV
Joey Carr	Republican	House	Nay
Matt Brown	Republican	House	Nay
Shad Pearce	Republican	House	Nay
Chad Puryear	Republican	House	Yea
Ryan Rose	Republican	House	NV
Bart Schulz	Republican	House	Nay
Trey Steimel	Republican	House	Yea
Tara Shephard	Democrat	House	NV
Jeremy Wooldridge	Republican	House	Nay
Kendra Moore	Republican	House	NV
Brit McKenzie	Republican	House	Yea
Steven Walker	Republican	House	Nay

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