BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1856

HB 1856: Weights & measures statutes

Making major changes to the weights and measures statutes.

Summary

  • The Department of Agriculture is directed to study the weights and measures program. The study shall include a determination of the appropriate level and form for the program and recommendations for an appropriate funding mechanism.

From the Senate Bill Report (HB 1856), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session
  1. IntroducedFeb 12, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseApr 28, 1991
  4. Passed SenateJun 28, 1991
  5. Governor
  6. LawJul 2, 1991
Prime sponsor
Arthur Wang (D-27)
Introduced
February 12, 1991 in the House
Last action
July 2, 1991
Session law
Chapter 23, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
SB 5785
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1856, ESHB 1856

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Arthur Wang (D-27)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Votes

House · Final Passage

April 28, 1991
Version voted on: ESHB 1856
78 Yea 19 Nay 1 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55300
Republican231610
How each member voted

Yea (78)

Absent (1)

House · Final Passage

June 28, 1991
Version voted on: ESHB 1856
84 Yea 6 Nay 0 Absent 8 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat52006
Republican32602
How each member voted

Yea (84)

Senate · Final Passage

June 28, 1991
Version voted on: ESHB 1856
25 Yea 22 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat61701
Republican19501
How each member voted

History

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HB 1856 in other sessions

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