HB 1235 (1992): establishing a task force to evaluate the metric system in the manufacture of products.

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HB 1235 (1992)

establishing a task force to evaluate the metric system in the manufacture of products.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

The committee held a public hearing on January 7, 1992. It was introduced on January 8, 1992 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a work session on January 14, 1992. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes, by a vote of 9–3. On March 3, 1992 the House voted to lay it on the table on a division vote 171–133. On May 27, 1992 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Ferlan (Hills 24) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Mercer (Hills 23)
  • Rep. Welch (Rock 10)
  • Rep. B. McCann (Hills 31)
  • Sen. Shaheen (SD21)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 7, 1992, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM300,LOB
  • January 14, 1992, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM300,LOB

Votes

  • March 3, 1992, House: Laid on Table — yeas 171, nays 133, passed
  • May 27, 1992, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1992: HEARING JAN07 02:30 RM300,LOB FOR: SCI, TECH & ENERGY
  • January 8, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO SCI, TECH & ENERGY
  • January 8, 1992: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/08/92 DUE ON 02/26/92
  • January 14, 1992: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN14 09:30 RM300,LOB FOR: SCI, TECH & EN
  • February 25, 1992: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR03 (VOTE 9-3)
  • February 25, 1992: MIN REPORT OTP/AM
  • March 3, 1992: REP FERLAN PROP AM; HC45,P1089-1090
  • March 3, 1992: LAID ON THE TABLE, REP FERLAN MA DIV(171-133); HJ52,P1378
  • May 27, 1992: ITL REPORT ADOPTED (ALL BILLS LOT), REP GROSS MA VV; HJ87,P2214

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