BILL · 2011–12 SESSION
SB 6298: Genetically engineered foods
Concerning labeling of foods that contain genetically engineered material.
Summary
- The bill as referred to committee not considered.
From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 6298), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 17, 2012
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Maralyn Chase (D-32)
- Introduced
- January 17, 2012 in the Senate
- Last action
- April 11, 2012
- Companion bill
- HB 2637
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to labeling foods containing genetically engineered material;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Maralyn Chase (D-32)
5 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development.
SB 6298 in other sessions
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- SB 6298 (2009–10) Public funds/credit unions
- SB 6298 (2007–08) Transportation budget