HB 1233 (2013) -  Genetically Engineered Foods

General Bill by Rehwinkel Vasilinda (CO-SPONSORS) Cruz; Pafford
Genetically Engineered Foods: Provides definitions; provides list of commercial commodities commonly cultivated in genetically engineered form and requires DACS to publish list by specified date & to update published list annually; provides mandatory labeling requirements for genetically engineered raw agricultural commodities & processed foods made with or derived from genetically engineered ingredients; exempts specified foods, commodities, ingredients, & other substances from labeling requirements; authorizes department to adopt rules; provides for enforcement of labeling requirements; provides penalties & civil remedies.
Effective Date: July 1, 2013
Last Event: Died in Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee on Friday, May 3, 2013 7:16 PM

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Related Bills

Bill # Subject Relationship
Bill #: SB 1728 Subject: Genetically Engineered Foods Relationship: Similar

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Bill History

Event Time Member Committee Ver.
Event: H Died in Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee Time: 05/03/2013 - 7:16 PM Member: Committee: Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee Version: __
Event: H Now in Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee Time: 03/08/2013 - 3:52 PM Member: Committee: Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee Version: __
Event: H Referred to State Affairs Committee Time: 03/08/2013 - 3:52 PM Member: Committee: State Affairs Committee Version: __
Event: H Referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee Time: 03/08/2013 - 3:52 PM Member: Committee: Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee Version: __
Event: H Referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee Time: 03/08/2013 - 3:52 PM Member: Committee: Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee Version: __
Event: H 1st Reading Time: 03/05/2013 - 11:59 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: H Filed Time: 03/01/2013 - 4:34 PM Member: Rehwinkel Vasilinda Committee: Version: __

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Statute Other Bill Citations
500.90 SB 1728