Hawaii State Legislature
2002 Legislative Session

HB871

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Measure Title: RELATING TO THE ORGANIC AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY.
Report Title: Organic Agriculture; Labeling; Certifying Agents
Description: Assists the organic agriculture industry by: (1) enforcing the use of organic labeling as required under the federal organic rule; (2) establishing requirements for recognition of certifying agents; and (3) establishing other necessary requirements and administrative penalties for violations.
Package: None
Companion:
Introducer(s): ABINSAY, CABREROS, SUZUKI, HALFORD, Kawakami, Magaoay, Whalen, Gomes, Takumi, Chang, Case, Ahu Isa, Davis
Current Referral:AGR, CPC

Date Status Text
1/24/2001HIntroduced
1/25/2001HPass First Reading
1/29/2001HReferred to the committees on AGR, CPC, referral sheet 5.
2/8/2001HBill scheduled to be heard by AGR on Saturday, 02-10-01 at 9:00 AM in House conference room 325.
2/10/2001HThe committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred.
7/23/2001DCarried over to 2002 Regular Session.

$ = Appropriation measure
ConAm = Constitutional Amendment