Illinois 99th Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

SB 734 — GENETICALLY ENGINEERED FOOD

Last action — Session Sine Die

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 99th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Creates the Genetically Engineered Food Labeling Act. Provides that beginning on the effective date of the Act, any food offered for retail sale in this State is misbranded if it is entirely or partially produced with genetic engineering and that fact is not disclosed in a certain manner. Provides that the Act shall not be construed to require either the listing or identification of any ingredient or ingredients that were genetically engineered, nor that the term "genetically engineered" be placed immediately preceding any common name or primary product descriptor of a food. Provides that until the effective date of the Act, any processed food that would be subject to the provision concerning the labeling of genetically engineered foods solely because it includes one or more materials produced by genetic engineering is not misbranded provided that the engineered materials in the aggregate do not account for more than a certain amount of the total weight of the processed food. Sets forth provisions concerning applicability and the right of action for violations, damages, and attorneys' fees. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall adopt rules necessary to implement the Act. Defines terms. Contains a severability provision. Effective January 1, 2017.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

  3. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2015

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Martin A. Sandoval

  5. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2015

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham

  7. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2015

  8. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Iris Y. Martinez

  9. Postponed - Environment and Conservation

  10. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Antonio Muñoz

  11. Postponed - Environment and Conservation

  12. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ira I. Silverstein

  13. Postponed - Environment and Conservation

  14. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  15. Assigned to Environment and Conservation

  16. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

  17. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Daniel Biss

  18. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Melinda Bush

  19. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. William Delgado

  20. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon

  21. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael Noland

  22. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Patricia Van Pelt

  23. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan Kotowski

  24. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison

  25. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III

  26. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Terry Link

  27. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins

  28. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Heather A. Steans

  29. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. John G. Mulroe

  30. Referred to Assignments

  31. First Reading

  32. Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler

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Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 734 do?
Creates the Genetically Engineered Food Labeling Act. Provides that beginning on the effective date of the Act, any food offered for retail sale in this State is misbranded if it is entirely or partially produced with genetic engineering and that fact is not disclosed in a certain manner. Provides that the Act shall not be construed to require either the listing or identification of any ingredient or ingredients that were genetically engineered, nor that the term "genetically engineered" be placed immediately preceding any common name or primary product descriptor of a food. Provides that until the effective date of the Act, any processed food that would be subject to the provision concerning the labeling of genetically engineered foods solely because it includes one or more materials produced by genetic engineering is not misbranded provided that the engineered materials in the aggregate do not account for more than a certain amount of the total weight of the processed food. Sets forth provisions concerning applicability and the right of action for violations, damages, and attorneys' fees. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall adopt rules necessary to implement the Act. Defines terms. Contains a severability provision. Effective January 1, 2017.
Who sponsors SB 734?
SB 734 is sponsored by David Koehler (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 734?
This bill died with 99th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 734?
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