Little Interest In GMO Labeling Study Resolution

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Senate Concurrent Resolution 34, which calls for study of the impacts of GMO labeling, easily passed the Agricultural and Commerce and Consumer Protection committees.

There was little testimony.

“Gee, what a difference several days makes,” said Sen. Clarence Nishihara, who led last Thursday’s packed and passionate hearing of House BIll 174, the GMO labeling bill that was shelved in favor of the study.

The photo below shows Conference Room 229 a few minutes before the hearing for SCR 34 convened. About a dozen people arrived shortly after to testify.

The Hawaii Farm Bureau, the Hawaii Crop Improvement Association and seed crop business Pioneer testified in support of SCR 34. The measure now heads to Ways and Means. 

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—Chad Blair

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