Genetically engineered foods; definition, labeling of food, penalty. (HB1591)
Introduced By
Sen. Bill DeSteph (R-Virginia Beach)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Genetically engineered foods; penalty. Defines "genetically engineered"; establishes conditions under which a food must be labeled as "genetically engineered" and must, in some cases, bear additional labeling; and provides that a violation of the section is a Class 3 misdemeanor. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/08/2015 | Committee |
01/08/2015 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/15 15100608D |
01/08/2015 | Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources |
01/19/2015 | Assigned ACNRsub: Agriculture |
01/19/2015 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1591) |
01/26/2015 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
02/10/2015 | Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources |