By Michelle Warrix & Thomas Spahr
Last updated on February 9, 2026
Several states are moving forward with legislation to raise pesticide registration fees, signaling an effort to better align fee structures with the administrative and enforcement costs incurred by state departments of agriculture.
Delaware: House Bill 221
In Delaware, House Bill 221 (153rd General Assembly) was introduced on June 18, 2025, and has cleared committee, placing it on the Ready List. The bill proposes an amendment to Title 3 of the Delaware Code that would increase the maximum allowable biennial pesticide registration fee assessed by the Delaware Department of Agriculture. Under current law, the Department may charge up to $140 per product for biennial pesticide registration. HB 221 would raise the statutory fee cap to $500 per pesticide registration.
Because pesticide registration fees are treated as license fees under the Delaware Constitution, HB 221 would require approval by a three-fifths majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate to be enacted.
Nebraska: Legislative Bill 947
In Nebraska, Legislative Bill 947 (LB 947) was introduced on January 9, 2026. The bill proposes a series of fee adjustments under programs administered by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, with the most notable change being an increase in the annual pesticide registration fee from $160 to $200.
LB 947 was referred to the Agriculture Committee on January 13, 2026, and a committee hearing is scheduled for later in the month.
Wyoming: House Bill 38
In Wyoming, lawmakers are also considering an increase in pesticide registration fees. House Bill 38 (HB 38) was introduced on January 14, 2026, with the express purpose of raising the annual pesticide registration fee from $140 to $210.
If enacted by the Wyoming Legislature, HB 38 would take effect on July 1, 2026.
Colorado: House Bill 26-1111
In Colorado, House Bill 26-1111 is under consideration in the General Assembly. If enacted, the bill would establish a pesticide disposal and container recycling program designed for both commercial and private applicators. The program would be funded in part by a new annual fee applied to each pesticide product registration within the state.
The specific fee amount would be set by the State Agricultural Commission, with the program and associated fees scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027.
SRC is here to support you as state fees and regulatory requirements continue to evolve. Our team and technology help you navigate changing registration costs, compliance obligations, and renewal timelines so your products remain registered, compliant, and on the market without disruption.
