HB 367 (1995): to promote the use of the metric system in certain public and private entities.

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HB 367 (1995)

to promote the use of the metric system in certain public and private entities.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 1995. The committee held a work session on February 1, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 11–2. On March 9, 1995 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 15, 1995 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 30, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On April 13, 1995 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Rosen (Belk 7) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Pelletier (Straf 12)
  • Rep. McRae (Hills 7)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 1995, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • February 1, 1995, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • March 30, 1995, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM102,LOB

Votes

  • March 9, 1995, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 13, 1995, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO SCIENCE, TECH & EN; HJ11,P152
  • January 11, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/11/95 DUE ON 03/08/95
  • January 24, 1995: HEARING JAN24 11:00 RM304,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • February 1, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB01 10:00 RM304,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • February 23, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR09 (VOTE 11-2)
  • February 23, 1995: PROP COMM AM<1110>; HC29,P687
  • March 9, 1995: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ35,P1015-1016 + 1025
  • March 15, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ9,P115
  • March 30, 1995: HEARING MAR30 11:30 RM102,LOB FOR: PUB AFFS
  • April 12, 1995: COMM REPORT ITL APR13
  • April 13, 1995: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ13,P224

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