date:Apr 11, 2013
I-522 is somewhat unique. In Washington state, it is known as an initiative to the Legislature, not to the people. If the Legislature does nothing, the measure does go to a public vote. However, lawmakers can send their own version with it and let the people decide between the two.
In legislative testimony in Olympia, rather than arguing that GM food is unsafe, pro-labeling advocates have chosen to point out possible differences in flavor and the need for pre-market safety assessments as reaso