GMO bill hearing set for Aug. 6

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A Hawaii County Council committee will conclude its hearing on Bill 79, relating to genetically modified organisms, at 1:30 p.m Aug. 6 at the Council Chambers in Hilo.

A Hawaii County Council committee will conclude its hearing on Bill 79, relating to genetically modified organisms, at 1:30 p.m Aug. 6 at the Council Chambers in Hilo.

Council members will discuss the bill. No additional testimony will be taken. The council received more than 700 written testimonies on the bill.