HB 380 (1996): to legalize the substitution of metric equivalents for any English system value expressed in state motor vehicle laws.

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HB 380 (1996)

to legalize the substitution of metric equivalents for any English system value expressed in state motor vehicle laws.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • 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 by a vote of 10–4. On March 2, 1995 the House adopted “Recommit” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on March 7, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House send it back to committee by a vote of 14–2. On March 15, 1995 the House adopted “Special Order to 03/16/1995” on a voice vote. On March 16, 1995 the bill was referred to the Science, Technology and Energy committee. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 3, 1996 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Rosen (Belk 7) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. McRae (Hills 7)
  • Rep. Pelletier (Straf 12)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 1995, 10:00 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 7, 1995, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB

Votes

  • March 2, 1995, House: Recommit — voice vote, passed
  • March 15, 1995, House: Special Order to 03/16/1995 — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO SCIENCE, TECH & EN; HJ11,P153
  • January 12, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/12/95 DUE ON 03/08/95
  • January 24, 1995: HEARING JAN24 10:00 RM304,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • February 1, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB01 10:00 RM304,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • February 16, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR02 (VOTE 10-4)
  • March 2, 1995: RECOMMITTED TO SCIENCE, REP J BRADLEY MA VV; HJ31,P784
  • March 7, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR07 01:30 RM304,LOB FOR: SCI
  • March 8, 1995: MAJ REPORT RE-REF FOR MAR15 (VOTE 14-2)
  • March 15, 1995: SPECIAL ORDER TO MAR16, REPS A TORR & BUCKLEY MA VV; HJ39,P1163
  • March 16, 1995: RE-REFERRED TO SCIENCE, TECH & EN VV; HJ40,P1217
  • October 25, 1995: RE-REF MAJ REPORT ITL FOR 1996 SESSION (VOTE 12-0;CC)
  • January 3, 1996: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ4,P156

Laws It Would Change

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