BILL · 2013–14 SESSION

SB 5073: Genetically engineered foods

Concerning the disclosure of foods produced through genetic engineering.

Summary

  • As of July 1, 2015, food offered for retail sale is misbranded if it was produced with genetic engineering, as defined, and the food does not so state.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5073), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 2013
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Maralyn Chase (D-32)
Introduced
January 17, 2013 in the Senate
Last action
January 13, 2014
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to disclosure of foods produced through genetic engineering;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Maralyn Chase (D-32)

4 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

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, Water & Rural Economic Development.

SB 5073 in other sessions

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