RI H7255 | 2016 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-1)
Status: Introduced on January 20 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-02-09 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Health, Education and Welfare Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Requires all food businesses, with the exception of restaurants, that have gross sales of over $500,000 to post a sign informing their customers that all their food products contain modified organisms, unless their labels say otherwise.

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Title

Genetically Modified Organisms

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History

DateChamberAction
2016-02-09HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2016-02-01HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/09/2016)
2016-01-20HouseIntroduced, referred to House H.E.W.

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