Legislature(2011 - 2012)
2011-01-18 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2011-01-18 House Journal Page 0016 HJR 8 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 8 by Representatives Kawasaki, Miller, and P. Wilson: Urging the United States Food and Drug Administration to deny an application to sell genetically engineered salmon in the United States; urging compliance with the provision of P.L. 110-85 (Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007) that requires the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to consult with the National Marine Fisheries Service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration regarding a report on environmental risks associated with genetically engineered seafood products; and urging that product labeling requirements include the words "Genetically Modified" prominently displayed on the front of the 2011-01-18 House Journal Page 0017 package if the application is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Fisheries and the Resources Committee.