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SB 5638 - 2019-20
Recognizing the validity of distributed ledger technology.
Bill History
2019 REGULAR SESSION
IN THE SENATE
Jan 25
First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.
(View Original Bill)
Feb 13
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 8:30 AM.
(Committee Materials)
Feb 19
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 10:00 AM.
(Committee Materials)
ENET - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
(View 1st Substitute)
(Majority Report)
Feb 20
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 5
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 6
1st substitute bill substituted (ENET 19).
(View 1st Substitute)
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 0; absent, 2; excused, 1.
(View Roll Calls)
IN THE HOUSE
Mar 8
First reading, referred to Innovation, Technology & Economic Development.
Mar 19
Public hearing in the House Committee on Innovation, Technology & Economic Development at 10:00 AM.
(Committee Materials)
Mar 27
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Innovation, Technology & Economic Development at 8:00 AM.
(Committee Materials)
ITED - Majority; do pass.
(Majority Report)
Mar 29
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Apr 10
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Apr 15
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 1.
(View Roll Calls)
IN THE SENATE
Apr 16
President signed.
IN THE HOUSE
Apr 18
Speaker signed.
OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION
Apr 22
Delivered to Governor.
(View Bill as Passed Legislature)
Apr 26
Governor signed.
Chapter 153, 2019 Laws.
(View Session Law)
Effective date 7/28/2019.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
Amendments
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