HB 1583-FN (1994): requiring that dairy products known to contain the genetically produced bovine somatotropin growth hormone be so labeled.

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HB 1583-FN (1994)

requiring that dairy products known to contain the genetically produced bovine somatotropin growth hormone be so labeled.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on February 17, 1994 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 11–7. On March 16, 1994 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on May 26, 1994, September 14, 1994 and October 19, 1994. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 9 to 3.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Newman (Rock 4) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 3, 1994, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • May 26, 1994, 12:00 PM: subcommittee work session, ST HOUSE CAFETERIA
  • October 19, 1994, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB

Votes

  • March 16, 1994, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 17, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENV & AGRIC; HJ34,P1054
  • March 3, 1994: HEARING MAR03 09:30 RM303,LOB FOR: ENV & AGRIC
  • March 9, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR16 (VOTE 11-7)
  • March 9, 1994: PROP COMM AM<5484>(NEW TITLE); HC32,P1021-1022
  • March 16, 1994: REP J BRADLEY SUBST REF FOR STUDY, MA RC(232-127); REFERRED TO ENV & AGRIC FOR INTERIM STUDY VV; HJ40,P1359-1362
  • May 1, 1994: (SUBCOM CHMN: REP OWEN)
  • May 26, 1994: INT STUDY SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAY26 12:00 ST HOUSE CAFETERIA
  • September 14, 1994: INT STUDY SUBCOM WK SESS (JT W/ HB1308) SEP14 10:00 RM303,LOB
  • October 19, 1994: INT STUDY SUBCOM WK SESS OCT19 10:00 RM303,LOB FOR: E&A
  • October 30, 1994: REPORT FILED
  • October 30, 1994: INT STUDY REPORT: REC FOR 1995 LEGISLATION (VOTE:9-3)
  • December 1, 1994: 1995 LSR: 0478

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 491-FN (1995): requiring that milk products known to contain the genetically produced bovine somatotropin growth hormone to be so labeled.
  • SB 148 (1997): requiring that milk products known to contain the genetically produced bovine somatotropin growth hormone be so labeled.

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