California 2011-2012 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 88 — Food labeling: genetically engineered food.

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

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2011-2012 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

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 Text

Action History

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

  2. In committee: Set, second hearing. Failed passage.

  3. In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

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

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

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

  7. Re-referred to Com. on HEALTH.

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

  9. Referred to Com. on HEALTH.

  10. From printer. May be heard in committee February 6.

  11. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Ammiano · Cosponsor
  • Chesbro · Cosponsor
  • Huffman · Primary
  • Monning · Cosponsor
  • Travis Allen · Cosponsor

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 117 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • Huffman

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (117)

117 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Do pass.

Failed 7 Yea · 9 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 7801
Democratic 0100
Total 7901
% of votes cast 41%53%0%6%
How each member voted (17)
Member Party Vote
Fuentes — Yea
Campos — Nay
Mitchell — Yea
Hall — Nay
Ammiano — Yea
Chesbro — Yea
Nielsen — Nay
Norby — Nay
Blumenfield — Not Voting
Bradford — Yea
Harkey — Nay
Hill — Yea
Solorio — Nay
Wagner — Nay
Donnelly — Nay
Gatto — Yea
Calderon, Lisa Democratic Nay

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Do pass.

Failed 6 Yea · 9 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 6901
Democratic 0001
Total 6902
% of votes cast 35%53%0%12%
How each member voted (17)
Member Party Vote
Mitchell — Yea
Fuentes — Yea
Gatto — Yea
Hall — Not Voting
Harkey — Nay
Campos — Nay
Hill — Nay
Donnelly — Nay
Lara — Nay
Nielsen — Nay
Smyth — Nay
Solorio — Nay
Wagner — Nay
Blumenfield — Yea
Bradford — Yea
Davis — Yea
Calderon, Lisa Democratic Not Voting

Official roll call →

Set first hearing. Failed passage. Reconsideration granted.

Passed 17 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 16000
Democratic 1000
Total 17000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (17)
Member Party Vote
Campos — Yea
Fuentes — Yea
Gatto — Yea
Hall — Yea
Hill — Yea
Mitchell — Yea
Donnelly — Yea
Lara — Yea
Nielsen — Yea
Smyth — Yea
Solorio — Yea
Wagner — Yea
Blumenfield — Yea
Bradford — Yea
Harkey — Yea
Davis — Yea
Calderon, Lisa Democratic Yea

Official roll call →

Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

Passed 10 Yea · 6 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 10603
Total 10603
% of votes cast 53%32%0%16%
How each member voted (19)
Member Party Vote
Gordon — Yea
Mitchell — Yea
Atkins — Nay
Bonilla — Not Voting
Garrick — Nay
Hayashi — Yea
Monning — Yea
Nestande — Yea
Smyth — Nay
Ammiano — Yea
Logue — Nay
Mansoor — Nay
Pan — Not Voting
Silva — Nay
Williams — Yea
Eng — Yea
Bonnie Lowenthal — Yea
Roger Hernández — Not Voting
V. Manuel Pérez — Yea

Official roll call →

Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

Failed 9 Yea · 7 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 9703
Total 9703
% of votes cast 47%37%0%16%
How each member voted (19)
Member Party Vote
Eng — Yea
Garrick — Nay
Gordon — Yea
Mitchell — Yea
Atkins — Nay
Bonilla — Not Voting
Hayashi — Yea
Ammiano — Yea
Monning — Yea
Nestande — Yea
Pan — Not Voting
Silva — Nay
Smyth — Nay
Williams — Yea
Logue — Nay
Mansoor — Nay
Bonnie Lowenthal — Yea
Roger Hernández — Nay
V. Manuel Pérez — Not Voting

Official roll call →

Set first hearing. Failed passage. Reconsideration granted.

Passed 19 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 19000
Total 19000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (19)
Member Party Vote
Gordon — Yea
Hayashi — Yea
Mitchell — Yea
Bonilla — Yea
Atkins — Yea
Logue — Yea
Monning — Yea
Nestande — Yea
Pan — Yea
Smyth — Yea
Ammiano — Yea
Mansoor — Yea
Silva — Yea
Williams — Yea
Eng — Yea
Garrick — Yea
Bonnie Lowenthal — Yea
Roger Hernández — Yea
V. Manuel Pérez — Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 88 do?
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.
Who sponsors AB 88?
AB 88 is sponsored by Ammiano, Chesbro, Huffman, Monning, and Travis Allen.
What is the current status of AB 88?
This bill died with 2011-2012 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 AB 88?
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