Dive Summary:

• Citizens of Washington have turned in a petition with 340,000 signatures, well more than what is required, to get the legislative ball rolling on the GMO labeling requirement issue.
• Early polling has shown strong support throughout the state for the initiative.
• The support is reminiscent to that of the California bill, however that one was overturned once companies began pumping money into advertising against the labeling requirement.

From the article:

Supporters of a Washington State ballot initiative that would require GMO labeling have turned in more than 340,000 signatures to the secretary of state’s office, well in excess of the number required for certification, the campaign said. Supporters said early polls show strong support for the initiative.