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HB 1: Genetically Engineered Foods

GENERAL BILL by Rehwinkel Vasilinda ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Berman ; Dudley ; Kerner ; Pafford ; Peters ; Pritchett ; Rader ; Richardson ; Schwartz ; Stewart ; Zimmermann

Genetically Engineered Foods; Provides list of commercial commodities commonly cultivated in genetically engineered form; requires DACS to publish list by specified date & annualy update list; provides mandatory labeling requirements for genetically engineered raw agricultural commodities & processed foods made with or derived from genetically engineered ingredients; provides for enforcement of labeling requirements; provides civil remedies & penalties.

Effective Date: 7/1/2014
Last Action: 5/2/2014 House - Died in Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
8/15/2013 House • Filed
10/7/2013 House • Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee; Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee; State Affairs Committee -HJ 10
3/4/2014 House • Introduced -HJ 10
5/2/2014 House • Died in Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee