GEN ENGINEERED FOOD LABEL ACT
Summary
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.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2007
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 7, 2007
Last action Jan 13, 2009
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Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 13, 2009
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Feb 7, 2007
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
J. Bradley Burzynski
RRepublican
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