RELATING TO GENETIC ENGINEERING.
Summary
Prohibits the planting of a genetically engineered seed or plant part in an open field. Allows the chairperson of the board of agriculture to grant an exception where such planting is done in a controlled environment.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2017
Last action Jan 23, 2017
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Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 23, 2017
Committee
Referred to AEN/CPH, WAM.
legislature
Jan 20, 2017
Introduced
Introduced.
legislature
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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