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2020 SESSION
HJ 82 Blockchain technology; VEDPA to study the emergence, etc., in the economy.
Introduced by: Hala S. Ayala | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Study; Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority to study the emergence and integration of blockchain technology in the economy of the Commonwealth; report. Requests the Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority to identify blockchain technology research and economic development opportunities with the goal of creating a statewide, comprehensive, and coordinated strategy relating to blockchain technology. In conducting its study, the Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority shall analyze and consider (i) economic development opportunities in the Commonwealth available through the utilization of blockchain technology; (ii) different types of blockchain technology and the feasibility of economic development for each type; (iii) the creation of a statewide, comprehensive, and coordinated strategy to encourage commercial activity in the blockchain technology sector; (iv) opportunities for deployment of blockchain technology in state government; and (v) strategies to incentivize the development of blockchain companies in the Commonwealth. The Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority shall submit its report to the Governor and the 2021 and 2022 Regular Sessions of the General Assembly.
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- 01/07/20 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20104566D
- 01/07/20 House: Referred to Committee on Rules
- 01/27/20 House: Assigned Rules sub: Studies
- 02/03/20 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N)
- 02/11/20 House: Left in Rules