September 2nd, 2004                              61LCB#7 Herbicide Spraying Near Cost Centers

 

Sponsored by:                                        Eugene Pearson                        President Pro-Tempore

                                                            Stephen Fenberg           2nd Vice-President

 

Authored by:                                         Eugene Pearson                        President Pro-Tempore

 

A Bill

Bill History

 

The UCSU has had a long standing commitment to minimizing pesticide use on campus.  This is highlighted by the passage of 54LCR05 and 59LCR16 which ask the university to stop their use of pesticides in favor of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) policy which uses sustainable and natural methods of pest control.  The IPM policy of the university has been violated numerous times in favor of immediate and toxic methods of pest control.  These pesticide applications have put the safety and welfare of students, faculty, staff, and the greater Boulder community at risk.  The use of pesticides near UCSU controlled buildings represents a safety threat for people approaching the student union’s buildings.

Bill Summary

 

This bill bans the use of herbicides on the grounds within 150 meters of student fee funded buildings.

THEREFORE BE IT ENACTED by the Legislative Council of the University of Colorado Student Union, THAT,

 

SECTION 1:  The UCSU prohibits the use of herbicide within 150 meters of student fee funded buildings.

 

SECTION 2:  ENACTMENT. This bill takes effect upon passage upon passage by the Legislative Council and upon obtaining the signatures of the Legislative Council President pro Tempore and the Tri-Executives.

 

9/2/04                                                   Passed                                                              14-2-1

9/9/04                                                   Passed                                                              13-0-0