This article comes to you with mixed news. Lets start with the good news.

SB 1064 (Newman), the bills sponsored by PCOC requiring pest control companies to have workers’ comp is moving easily through the new making process. There is great support from the legislature on the premise behind this bill and we do not anticipate any issues or opposition for this bill. 

AB 2452 (Chen), extending the Fumigation Enforcement Program, is moving through the legislation process easily as well. This extension is removing San Diego county but keeping Los Angeles, Orange, and Santa Clara counties. The counties participating have committed to using the funds for inspections and will continue to enforce the laws and regulations in a consistent manner. Removing San Diego will allow the association and the county to reset expectations and get everyone on the same page.

Now the for not so good news.  AB 2146 (Bauer-Kahan), the bill banning neonicotinoid insecticides with some exceptions, is also moving through the process. PCOC has engaged the author and is in current dialogue with her staff on the impact of this bill and will be proposing amendments. These conversations will determine our course of action moving forward. Other interest groups have already engaged the author and are proposing amendments as well. One change that has occurred to the bill language is the proposed restricted use designation has been removed. We will continue to do everything we can to protect the tools of this industry.

If you are interested in being more involved in the association and any of its legislative activities, do not hesitate to reach out.

 

Darren Van Steenwyk, M.S., BCE
Director of Learning and Technical Services
Clark Pest Control
Office: (209) 368-7152 ext. 235
Mobile: (209) 224-4629
Fax: (209) 334-5040
darrenv@clarkpest.co