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 Bill Status of SB0419  95th General Assembly


Short Description:  GEN ENGINEERED FOOD LABEL ACT

Senate Sponsors
Sen. J. Bradley Burzynski

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/13/2009SenateSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act


Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Genetically Engineered Food Right To Know Act. Provides that all foods containing genetically engineered material or produced with genetically engineered material must be clearly marked with a label placed in a conspicuous place that indicates that the food contains genetically engineered material or was produced with a genetically engineered material. Provides the specific language to be included on the label. Provides that the Department of Public Health may create rules necessary for the implementation of the Act.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/7/2007SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. J. Bradley Burzynski
  2/7/2007SenateFirst Reading
  2/7/2007SenateReferred to Rules
  1/13/2009SenateSession Sine Die

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