PUB HLTH-ARTIFICIAL TRANS FAT House SponsorsRep. Eddie Washington-Monique D. Davis 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die New Act Creates the Artificial Trans Fat Restriction Act. Provides that no foods containing artificial trans fat shall be stored, distributed, held for service, or used in the preparation of any menu item or served in any food service establishment or by any mobile food unit commissary except food that is being served directly to patrons in a manufacturer's original sealed package. Provides that a food shall be deemed to contain artificial trans fat if the food is labeled as, lists as an ingredient, or has vegetable shortening, margarine, or any kind of partially hydrogenated vegetable oil. Provides that a food whose nutrition facts label or other documentation from the manufacturer lists the trans fat content of the food as less than 0.5 grams per serving, shall not be deemed to contain artificial trans fat. Effective January 1, 2008. 2/14/2007HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Eddie Washington 2/15/2007HouseFirst Reading 2/15/2007HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/20/2007HouseAssigned to Consumer Protection Committee 3/2/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Monique D. Davis 3/6/2007HouseMotion Do Pass - Lost Consumer Protection Committee; 002-008-001 3/6/2007HouseRemains in Consumer Protection Committee 3/23/2007HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die