Year: 2015
Resolution Number: 60
Action Taken: Disapproved
Status:
Author(s): David Eisenbrey
Sponsor: David Eisenbrey and Benjamin Lurvey
On behalf of:
Committee: D (Public Health)
Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS support the current scientific consensus which demonstrates that genetically modified organisms pose no more harm to human or environmental health than any other non-modified organism; and be it further RESOLVED: That MSMS rescind its policy that supports the clear labeling of all genetically modified organisms or foods containing genetically modified ingredients in the state of Michigan; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS oppose the labeling of products containing genetically modified organisms in accordance with the findings of the American Medical Association, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the United States National Science Foundation, among others; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the MSMS review and report on the state of the science of genetically modified organisms as pertaining to human health after the United States National Academies of Science completes and publishes their report, “Genetically Engineered Crops: Past Experience and Future Prospects” in 2016 and that MSMS offer recommendations for possible resolutions or actions at that time.
RESOLVED: That MSMS support the current scientific consensus which demonstrates that genetically modified organisms pose no more harm to human or environmental health than any other non-modified organism; and be it further RESOLVED: That MSMS rescind its policy that supports the clear labeling of all genetically modified organisms or foods containing genetically modified ingredients in the state of Michigan; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS oppose the labeling of products containing genetically modified organisms in accordance with the findings of the American Medical Association, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the United States National Science Foundation, among others; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the MSMS review and report on the state of the science of genetically modified organisms as pertaining to human health after the United States National Academies of Science completes and publishes their report, “Genetically Engineered Crops: Past Experience and Future Prospects” in 2016 and that MSMS offer recommendations for possible resolutions or actions at that time.
Fiscal Note: NULL
Resolution: View PDF for The Scientific Consensus on Genetically Modified Organisms