HB 1126-FN-A (2002): establishing the weights and measures laboratory accreditation program.
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HB 1126-FN-A (2002)
establishing the weights and measures laboratory accreditation program.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2001-2002
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Subject: Agriculture
The Story
It was introduced on June 26, 2001 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 3, 2002. The committee held work sessions on January 8, 2002, January 16, 2002 and January 22, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0. On January 31, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2002. The committee held a work session on February 19, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 13–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 2002 the House voted to kill it.
Sponsors
- Rep. Harold Melcher (D - Hills 11) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Leighton Pratt (R - Coos 4)
- Rep. Burton Williams (R - Graf 8)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 3, 2002, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
- January 8, 2002, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
- January 16, 2002, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
- January 22, 2002, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB <post>
- February 12, 2002, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM202,LOB
- February 19, 2002, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM202,LOB <Rep V Clark>
Votes
- January 31, 2002, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- June 26, 2001: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric; HJ78, p1990
- December 14, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 12/18/2001 Report due Early 1/24/2002 <w>
- January 3, 2002: Hearing Jan 3 10:00 RM303,LOB
- January 8, 2002: Subcom Work Session Jan 8 9:00 RM303,LOB
- January 16, 2002: Subcom Work Session Jan 16 9:00 RM303,LOB
- January 22, 2002: Subcom Work Session Jan 22 9:00 RM303,LOB <post>
- January 23, 2002: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 31 (vote 15-0;Reg)
- January 23, 2002: Prop Comm Am{2220}; HC9, p381
- January 31, 2002: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am and ref to Ways & Means VV; HJ14, p560
- February 12, 2002: W&M Hearing Feb 12 1:00 RM202,LOB
- February 19, 2002: Subcom Work Session Feb 19 10:30 RM202,LOB <Rep V Clark>
- February 20, 2002: W&M Maj Report ITL for Mar 6 (vote 13-1;CC)
- March 6, 2002: ITL Report Adopted; HJ25, p973
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 156 (2003): relative to weights and measures.