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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION

HB 2637: Genetically engineered foods

Concerning labeling of foods that contain genetically engineered material.

Summary

  • Creates a requirement that all genetically engineered raw agricultural products and packaged food derived from any genetically engineered ingredients must include clear and conspicuous notification of the fact that genetic engineering was involved in the food's production.

From the House Bill Analysis 2012 (HB 2637), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 19, 2012
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Cary Condotta (R-12)
Introduced
January 19, 2012 in the House
Last action
April 11, 2012
Companion bill
SB 6298
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to labeling foods containing genetically engineered material;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Cary Condotta (R-12)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.

HB 2637 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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