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Although spring 2007 was one of the most productive legislative sessions in years for important environmental
policy issues, the 2008 Spring Session adjourned on May 31 with much work still uncompleted and very few successes.
During the 2008 Spring Legislative Session, the Illinois League focused its attention on natural resources issues
related to pesticides, toxics, and climate change.
Our Position in Brief: Support for reduction of exposure to all pesticides. The use of
non-toxic alternatives should be encouraged.
Full Statement of Where We Stand on Pesticides
League Activity/Outlook:
The Structural Pest Control Act - Re-enactment (HB4407)
was introduced in the Illinois House by Representative
Elizabeth Coulson to amend the Structural Pest Control
Act and provide for the continuation and re-enactment
of the Act from January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2009. On
January 1, 2008, the Structural Pest Control Act
expired after legislation to extend a sunset provision did
not pass. This Act governs the indoor application of pesticides
and enforces provisions for the implementation of an integrated
pest management (IPM) program in schools and childcare centers.
In the 1990s, local Leagues worked with their school districts
in the implementation of IPM policies. In 1999 the LWVIL participated
in a campaign organized by the Safer Pest Control
Project and with the coalition formed lobbied successfully
for the amendment to the Structural Pest Control Act
requiring the adoption of an IPM program in schools.
HB4407 passed both the Illinois House and
Illinois Senate (5/20/2008) and was sent to the Governor on
6/18/2008. Thanks to League members who helped make HB4407
one of the few environmental legislative successes this session.
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