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HI SCR111

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/10/2017

Primary Sponsor

Karl Rhoads

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests all state and county agencies include metric system measurements alongside U.S. customary measurements on all public signage displaying speed and distance
  • Cites metric system as the standard in science, medicine, international commerce, and most sports, with adoption in all but three countries worldwide
  • Notes that greater familiarity with metric measurements could prevent costly and dangerous conversion errors, including medication dosing mistakes documented by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices
  • Directs the Governor and county Mayors/Council Chairs to transmit copies of the resolution to relevant departments and agencies within their jurisdictions
  • Finds that continued familiarity with and utilization of the metric system benefits public education and international competitiveness

Legislative Description

Requesting The State And Counties To Utilize Metric Measurements Alongside United States Customary Measurements In All Public Signage.

Measurements

Last Action

Referred to GVO/PSM/TRE, WAM.

3/15/2017

Committee Referrals

Government Operations3/15/2017

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