HB 687-FN (2001): relative to labeling requirements of genetically engineered foods.

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HB 687-FN (2001)

relative to labeling requirements of genetically engineered foods.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on February 15, 2001 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 21, 2001. The committee held a work session on April 10, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 12–3. On April 19, 2001 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 21, 2001, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • April 10, 2001, 1:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB <Rep Avery>

Votes

  • April 19, 2001, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 15, 2001: Introduced and ref to Commerce; HJ19, p265
  • February 20, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/20/2001
  • March 21, 2001: Hearing Mar 21 11:00 RM302,LOB
  • April 4, 2001: (Subcom: Reps Avery, Kenney & Batchelder)
  • April 10, 2001: Subcom Work Session Apr 10 1:15 RM302,LOB <Rep Avery>
  • April 11, 2001: Maj Report ITL for Apr 19 (vote 12-3;Reg<II>)
  • April 19, 2001: ITL Report Adopted VV; HJ40, p1201

Laws It Would Change

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