HB 1674-FN (2016): requiring the labeling of genetically engineered foods.
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HB 1674-FN (2016)
requiring the labeling of genetically engineered foods.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2015-2016
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Subject: Agriculture
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 2, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 12–7, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 10, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 239–122.
Sponsors
Hearings and Sessions
- January 26, 2016, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
- February 2, 2016, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
Votes
- February 10, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 239, nays 122, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Environment and Agriculture
- January 26, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/26/2016 10:00 AM LOB 303
- February 2, 2016: Executive Session: 02/02/2016 02:00 PM LOB 303
- February 5, 2016: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- February 10, 2016: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/10/2016 (Vote 12-7; RC)
- February 10, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 239-122 02/10/2016
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- SB 411-FN (2014): relative to the labeling of genetically engineered foods.