Prop. 37:Genetically Engineered Foods
Requires labeling of food products made from genetically modified organisms.
Outcome: Failed
Summary
Requires labeling of food sold to consumers made from plants or animals with genetic material changed in specified ways. Prohibits marketing such food, or other processed food, as “natural.” Provides exemptions.
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What your vote means
Yes
A YES vote on this measure means: Genetically engineered foods sold in California would have to be specifically labeled as being genetically engineered.
No
A NO vote on this measure means: Genetically engineered foods sold in California would continue not to have specific labeling requirements.
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Financial effect
Yes
Potential increase in state administrative costs of up to one million dollars annually to monitor compliance with the disclosure requirements specified in the measure. Unknown, but potentially significant, costs for the courts, the Attorney General, and district attorneys due to litigation resulting from possible violations to the provisions of this measure.
No
No change from status quo.
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Campaign arguments
Yes
Proposition 37 gives us the right to know what is in the food we eat and feed to our families. It simply requires labeling of food produced using genetic engineering, so we can choose whether to buy those products or not. We have a right to know.
No
Prop. 37 is a deceptive, deeply flawed food labeling scheme, full of special-interest exemptions and loopholes.
Prop. 37 would: create new government bureaucracy costing taxpayers millions, authorize expensive shakedown lawsuits against farmers and small businesses, and increase family grocery bills by hundreds of dollars per year.
www.NoProp37.com
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Campaign information
Yes
Gary Ruskin
California Right to Know
5940 College Avenue
Oakland, CA 94618
(213) 784-5656
GaryR@CARightToKnow.org
www.CARightToKnow.org
No
NO Prop. 37, Stop the Deceptive
Food Labeling Scheme
(800) 331-0850
info@NoProp37.com
www.NoProp37.com
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Additional information
Prop. 37 Full textClick here to view.
Measure TypeInitiated state statute
Date Qualified06/11/2012
ProponentJames Wheaton
Signatures by CountyClick here to view.
Signatures Required504,760
Source: California Secretary of State
Funding
Yes
| Rank | Contributor name | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MERCOLA.COM HEALTH RESOURCES LLC | $1,199,000 |
| 2 | KENT WHEALY | $1,000,000 |
| 3 | NATURE'S PATH FOODS U.S.A. INC. FINE NATURAL FOOD PRODUCTS | $660,709 |
| 4 | DR. BRONNER'S MAGIC SOAPS ALL-ONE-GOD-FAITH INC. | $620,883 |
| 5 | ORGANIC CONSUMERS FUND | $605,667 |
13.1%
10.9%
7.2%
6.8%
6.6%
$9.2 million raised in total
Last updated: 11/6/2012
More...No
17.6%
11.7%
5.4%
4.4%
4.4%
$46.0 million raised in total
| Rank | Contributor name | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MONSANTO COMPANY | $8,112,867 |
| 2 | E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO. | $5,400,000 |
| 3 | PEPSICO, INC. | $2,485,400 |
| 4 | GROCERY MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION | $2,002,000 |
| 5 | KRAFT FOODS GLOBAL, INC. | $2,000,500 |
Last updated: 11/6/2012
More...Source: MapLight analysis of campaign contribution data from Secretary of State – Cal–Access.
Last updated: 11/6/2012
Note: Some ballot measure campaign committees are supporting or opposing more than one proposition, so the total amounts raised by those committees are reflected on multiple propositions. For this reason, adding contributions across propositions will double-count certain contributions. Please contact MapLight for further details.
Endorsements
Due to the high number of endorsements for each campaign, MapLight only publishes endorsements from organizations and not from individuals. For a full list of endorsements, please visit the campaign website.
News
- All Voices Genetically Modified Foods-Labeling Bill Rejected in California, Advocates vow to Carry on Nov. 8, 2012
Last updated: 11/8/2012
Editorials
Yes
- Fog City Journal Jill Chapin, Guest Columnist, Fog City Journal: Op-Ed: The Defeat of Prop 37 – Californians Defending Their Right NOT to Know Nov. 9, 2012
- Natural Independent Nicholas Tomasi, Contributor, The Natural Independent: Op-Ed: Prop. 37 in California - GMO Labeling Should be the Absolute Minimum Nov. 6, 2012
- Op-Ed News Dr. John Moffett, Managing Editor, OpEdNews.com: Op-Ed: Can Corporations Convince California Voters That They Don't Want to Know What's in Their Food? Nov. 5, 2012
No
- Victorville Daily Press Steve Williams, Opinion Page Editor, Victorville Daily Press: Editorial: We Recommend ... Nov. 5, 2012
- Forbes Dr. Nicholas Kalaitzandonakes, Professor of Agricultural and Applied Economics, University of Missouri; Dr. Jayson Lusk, Professor, Oklahoma State University: Op-Ed: Who Will Cover the Costs of California's Prop. 37? Nov. 2, 2012
Last updated: 11/9/2012
