Bill Summary

HB 1 Genetically Engineered Foods (2014 Session)
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Sponsors
by Rehwinkel Vasilinda Co Sponsors: Berman, Dudley, Kerner, Pafford, Peters, Pritchett, Rader, Richardson, Stewart, Zimmermann, Schwartz
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Summary
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: July 1, 2014
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committees of reference
» H Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee
   H Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee
   H State Affairs Committee
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Actions
08/15/13
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Filed
10/07/13
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Referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee; Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee; State Affairs Committee
10/07/13
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Now in Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee
05/02/14
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Died in Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee
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bill text & filed amendments
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Filed on 08/15/13
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No amendments to this bill text filed.
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Statute Citations
500.9