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<title>Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB 419    </title>
<shortdesc>GEN ENGINEERED FOOD LABEL ACT</shortdesc>
<sponsor>
<sponsorhead1>Senate Sponsors</sponsorhead1><sponsors>Sen. J. Bradley Burzynski</sponsors>
</sponsor>
<lastaction>
<statusdate>1/13/2009</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Session Sine Die</action>
</lastaction>
<synopsis>
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<reference>New Act</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><SynopsisText>Creates the Genetically Engineered Food Right To Know Act. Provides that all foods containing genetically engineered material or produced with genetically engineered material must be clearly marked with a label placed in a conspicuous place that indicates that the food contains genetically engineered material or was produced with a genetically engineered material. Provides the specific language to be included on the label. Provides that the Department of Public Health may create rules necessary for the implementation of the Act.</SynopsisText></synopsis>
<actions>
<statusdate>2/7/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Filed with Secretary by Sen. J. Bradley Burzynski</action>
<statusdate>2/7/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>First Reading</action>
<statusdate>2/7/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Referred to Rules</action>
<statusdate>1/13/2009</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Session Sine Die</action>
</actions>
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