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2009 Legislation and Industry Related News HB 2121, April 2, 2009 An act concerning swine facilities and dairy product labeling, was considered on final action. Monsanto Sues Germany Over GM Corn Ban, April 24, 2009 Monsanto seeks end to German GMO maize ban for '09 crop. Victory! Kansas Governor Vetoes Milk Labeling Bill, April 24, 2009 Gov. Sebelius vetoes controversial bill that would have limited rbGH labeling on dairy products. Milk veto could stand, April 24, 2009 Lawmakers: Bill lacked two-thirds majority in either chamber. Key Kansas lawmakers see veto of milk bill standing, April 24, 2009 Two key Kansas legislators doubt supporters of a milk labeling bill can override Gov. Kathleen Sebelius' veto. Supporting local dairy farmers and consumers, Sebelius vetoes milk bill, April 23, 2009 Governor calls on legislature to resend legislation without labeling provisions. Sebelius vetoes milk-labeling bill, April 23, 2009 Gov. Sebelius vetoed a bill that would have required a disclaimer statement on dairy products made without artificial growth hormones. A homegrown idea, April 19, 2009 State's locally grown produce an untapped economic market, expert, some lawmakers say. Veto of milk label bill sought, April 10, 2009 Asking Gov. Kathleen Sebelius to veto a bill that would require a disclaimer on milk produced without the use of artificial growth hormones. Letter to KS Governor - labeling on dairy products, April 8, 2009 We feel that HB 2121 puts unnecessary obstacles in the way of consumers getting the information they want, restricts free speech rights of dairies and processors, and interferes with the smooth functioning of free markets. Groups seek veto of milk labeling legislation, April 6, 2009 Sierra Club spokeswoman says bill not needed, infringes on the rights of consumers. Senate drives milk labeling, April 2, 2009 The Senate adopted a bill Thursday sought by large Kansas dairy producers requiring new disclaimer labels on milk containers. State Senate favors bill that restricts dairy label claims, April 2, 2009 A bill requiring a disclaimer when certain claims are made on dairy labels took a step closer Thursday to clearing the Legislature. Got artificial-hormone milk? Kansas sure does, March 23, 2009 The public has spoken -- people don't like the idea of steroid cows -- and normally the public gets its way. Just not in Kansas. ROLL CALL: KS HOUSE HB 2295, March 20, 2009 The bill passed, as amended. House OKs bill curbing dairy producers' milk-label claims March 20, 2009 Dairy producers would be limited in the claims they could make on milk labels under a bill that passed Friday in the Kansas House. Milk labeling measure coming up for floor debate, March 18, 2009 Rep. Powell, in favor of the bill, doesn't think opposition will be much of an obstacle . A milky issue, February 27, 2009 Accurate information is seldom bad for consumers to have, especially when it comes to the foods they eat and drink. WFC member testifies in Topeka concerning milk labeling February 26, 2009 When I go to the grocery store to purchase milk, I believe it is my right to know how that milk is produced. Future uncertain for milk-labeling limits, February 26, 2009 A bill limiting the claims that can be made on milk labels faced an uncertain future Thursday after a House committee hearing. Proposed milk law - Title HB 2295 2008 Legislation and Industry Related News Fight over adding hormones, labeling milk rages on, December 2, 2008 Anti-biotech forces turned out in Kansas on Tuesday to argue against a state plan that would limit how dairy products free from artificial hormones can be labeled. Milk labeling change draws criticism, December 2, 2008 Proposed changes to how dairy farmers label their milk are unnecessary and unfair. Concerned Kansans send letter to Gov Sebelius, December 1, 2008 Opponents lobby hard against milk labeling rule, December 2008 Opponents of a new milk labeling rule being considered by the state Department of Agriculture have flooded the agency with hundreds of messages. Monsanto’s Harvest of Fear, VANITY FAIR May, 2008 Monsanto already dominates America’s food chain with its genetically modified seeds. Now it has targeted milk production. Dairy Labeling - Missouri HB 2283 has hearing, April 1, 2008 House Bill 2283 has been scheduled for a hearing with the Special Committee on Agri-Business, many thanks to the KC Food Circle for providing us with the latest info. Bill would change milk labeling rules in Missouri, March 23, 2008 Specifically, the bill would not allow dairy companies to label products as coming from animals that are not treated with artificial growth hormones. Acknowledgements The Wichita Food Co-op would like to thank Criag Volland and Lee Qaintance of the KC Food Circle for their efforts to keep us informed and for their strong opposition to SB 595. Also to Lynn and Marjorie Van Buren of the Topeka Natural Food Co-op and many other producers along the I-70 corridor of NE Kansas for their help and assistance, in keeping SB 595 in check!! Update on Bill 595 - Concerning labeling of Ag Products March 7, 2008 Senate Bill 595, the Bill that would not have allowed an agricultural product to be labeled as having a compositional claim that cannot be confirmed through laboratory analysis is dead; Currently, dairymen who do not inject their cattle with rBGH can denote that by labeling the product. If this bill had passed, labels like the one mentioned above would be prohibited because the hormone occurs naturally in cattle and there is currently no laboratory test. KCA is pleased to hear that the bill did not come into law. Thank you to Norm Oeding for his testimony and work on behalf of producers. Kansas Cattlemen's Association | Phone: (785) 539-6014 | Fax: (785) 539-5351 Update on SB 595 - Topeka KS, March 5, 2008 According to Marci Francisco, Kansas Senator, 2nd District: "Senator Taddiken, chair of the committee, announced in the committee meeting this morning that he is NOT planning to schedule time to work this bill in committee." Legislative Alert, March 4, 2008 Please read SB 595, do your own research and call your state Rep and Senator to let them know your opinion on this very important issue. News release from Kansas Cattlemen's Association, March 2008 Senate Ag Committee Holds Hearing on Labeling of Ag Products. 2007 Legislative News Archives |
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