AB 88

  • California Assembly Bill
  • 2011-2012 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Assembly
  • Assembly
  • Senate
  • Governor

Food labeling: genetically engineered food.

Abstract

The Sherman Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Law makes it unlawful to manufacture, sell, deliver, hold, or offer for sale, any food that is misbranded. Food is misbranded if its labeling does not conform to specified federal labeling requirements regarding nutrition, nutrient content or health claims, and food allergens. Violation of this law is a misdemeanor. This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to require the labeling of all genetically engineered salmon entering and sold within the state. This bill would provide that food is misbranded if the food is a genetically engineered fish or fish product, as defined, and its labeling does not conspicuously identify the fish or fish product as genetically engineered. This bill would make related findings. By changing the definition of a crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

Bill Sponsors (5)

Votes


Actions


Feb 01, 2012

Assembly

From committee without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).

Jan 19, 2012

Assembly

In committee: Set, second hearing. Failed passage.

May 27, 2011

Assembly

In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

May 18, 2011

Assembly

In committee: Set first hearing. Failed passage. Reconsideration granted.

May 04, 2011

Assembly

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 10. Noes 6.) (May 3). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  • Referral-Committee
  • Committee-Passage
  • Committee-Passage-Favorable
Com. on APPR.

Apr 26, 2011

Assembly

In committee: Set first hearing. Failed passage. Reconsideration granted.

Mar 22, 2011

Assembly

Re-referred to Com. on HEALTH.

  • Referral-Committee
Com. on HEALTH.

Mar 21, 2011

Assembly

From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on HEALTH. Read second time and amended.

Assembly

Referred to Com. on HEALTH.

  • Referral-Committee
Com. on HEALTH.

Jan 07, 2011

Assembly

From printer. May be heard in committee February 6.

Jan 06, 2011

Assembly

Read first time. To print.

Bill Text

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01/06/11 - Introduced PDF
03/21/11 - Amended Assembly PDF

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