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by
Maluia WCMS on 24 January 2008 in maluiawcms.blogspot.com
Senator Hooser has introduced a Bill that establishes a pesticide free
buffer zone around elementary schools. We are trying to ensure that a
"full court press" translates to the political will necessary to pass
this legislation. A similar effort failed in Oregon last year because
industry opponents mounted concerted opposition.
The
importance of preparing written testimony EARLY cannot be overstressed.
The Senator has requested concerned parties provide well-crafted
testimony that focuses on concerns for the health of children is of
paramount importance. Include any changes that may strengthen the
effectiveness of the Bill (i.e. include all schools, increase the
buffer zone distance) and any references that may support your
position.
See the
Maluia Waimea Canyon Middle School blogpage http://maluiawcms.blogspot.com/
for downloadable resource articles and links.
Please
send written testimony to maluia-wcms@hotmail.com
for forwarding.
[Editor's
Note: The following background emails, supplied by Katy Rose are related to the
issue]
From:
Maluia- WCMS
Subject: FW: Waimea Canyon School and Pesticide spraying
To: klrose@earthlink.net
Sent: Jan 19, 2008 12:10 PM
Katy Rose,
Hi. I was hoping you could assist us with some of Senator Hooser's
requests (see e-mail below)? Syngenta has waited until our three week
break to replant the field adjacent our campus. Students returned this
week and already we're seeing symptoms indicative of pesticide
posioning. Senator Hooser's support couldn't have come at a more
poignant time.
Mahalo
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From: senhooser@capitol.hawaii.gov
Subject: Waimea Canyon School and Pesticide spraying
To: Maluia-WCMS@hotmail.com
Sent: Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:25:08 -1000
Aloha All,
Just a quick FYI: I am working on a Bill to prohibit commercial
spraying of pesticides/herbicides within XXX of feet of all public
schools.
My key staff person working on this Bill is Mary Wilkowski
hooser3@capitol.hawaii.gov 586-6030.
Who is the key person she should contact with your organization? We are
seeking someone familiar with the issue who can review the proposed
Bill (quickly), suggest possible changes (minimal if possible), and
also someone who will be the key contact person to "rally support" and
testimony if/when the Bill is scheduled for a public hearing. If
possible we need to also locate persons willing to support the Bill who
reside in Oahu and on the other islands. "Expert" testimony from anyone
even outside the State is also helpful.
It is possible that this could all happen very quickly and as soon as
next week or the following week, a hearing might be scheduled.
Please contact Mary and/or myself at your earliest convenience.
Gary L. Hooser
State Senator
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