Authority Colorado Water Institute Study Blockchain Technology

SB19-184

Last Action: Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Postpone Indefinitely 03/21/2019

Concerning a grant of authority to the Colorado water institute to study potential uses of blockchain technology.

SESSION: 2019 Regular Session

SUBJECT: Water

BILL SUMMARY

The bill directs the Colorado water institute at Colorado state university to:

  • Study the potential uses of blockchain technology to manage a database of water rights, to facilitate the establishment or operation of water markets or water banks, and for any other useful purpose in the administration of the institute's powers and duties; and

  • Report the results to the general assembly.
    (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

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Environment, WaterHouse RepublicanRepresentative Jeni James Arndt (D - HD53), Senator Jack Tate (R - SD27)