HB 1242 (1994): establishing a study committee to encourage the adoption of the metric system by state agencies, educational institutions and private industry in New Hampshire.
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HB 1242 (1994)
establishing a study committee to encourage the adoption of the metric system by state agencies, educational institutions and private industry in New Hampshire.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1993-1994
- House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
- Senate committee: Public Affairs
- Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
- Chapter law: 140
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 1994. The committee held a work session on January 20, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 1994 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 10, 1994 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 3, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 18–5. On May 3, 1994 the Senate adopted “Suspend Rules for 3rd reading”, on a motion by Sen. Delahunty. The bill was enrolled on May 11, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 23, 1994, making it Chapter 140 of the session laws. It took effect on July 22, 1994.
Sponsors
- Rep. Rosen (Belk 7) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. McRae (Hills 7)
- Rep. A. Pelletier (Straf 12)
- Sen. MacDonald (SD3)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 10, 1994, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM300,LOB
- January 20, 1994, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM300,LOB
- March 23, 1994, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM212,LOB
The Docket
- January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO SCI, TECH & ENERGY; HJ7,P185
- January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94; DUE ON 03/10/94
- January 5, 1994: //CANCELLED//HEARING JAN04 10:30 RM300,LOB FOR:SCI, TECH &
- January 10, 1994: RESCHEDULED HEARING JAN10 10:30 RM300,LOB FOR: SCI, TECH & EN
- January 20, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN20 01:00 RM300,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
- February 8, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB15 (VOTE 11-0;CC)
- February 15, 1994: PASSED; HJ26,P769 + 806
- March 10, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ8,P164
- March 23, 1994: HEARING MAR23 11:30 RM212,LOB FOR: PUBLIC AFFAIRS
- May 2, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP MAY03
- May 3, 1994: PASSED RC(18-5); SJ14,P361 + 365
- May 3, 1994: SEN DELAHUNTY SUSP RULES FOR 3RD READING, MA 2/3VV; SJ14,P364
- May 10, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ15,P405
- May 11, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ67,P2088
- May 23, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/23/94 EFF: 07/22/94 CHAP.0140