Study Agricultural Applications For Blockchain
HB19-1247
Last Action: Signed by Governor 05/30/2019
Concerning a study by the commissioner of agriculture on the potential applications for blockchain technology in agricultural operations.
SESSION: 2019 Regular Session
SUBJECTS: Agriculture, Business & Economic Development, Public Health, Telecommunications & Information Technology
BILL SUMMARY
Blockchain technology - study of potential agricultural applications - creation of advisory group - report to general assembly. The act directs the commissioner of agriculture to convene an advisory group to study the potential applications for blockchain technology in agricultural operations and to report to the general assembly by January 15, 2020, with its findings and recommendations for legislation, if any, contingent on the commissioner's receipt of sufficient money through gifts, grants, and donations to fund the study and report. The advisory group is subject to repeal on July 1, 2020.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)