HB0027

Official summary

Bill Summary - 20LSO-0056 Bill No.: HB0027 Effective: Immediately LSO No.: 20LSO-0056 Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0073 Chapter No.: 97 Prime Sponsor: Joint Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Interim Committee Catch Title: Select committee on blockchain, technology and innovation. Subject: Establishing a statutory select committee. Summary/Major Elements: The Wyoming Blockchain Task Force was created in 2018 and it terminated on January 1, 2020. The act establishes a successor committee to study related (and additional) subjects, the Select Committee on Blockchain, Financial Technology and Digital Innovation Technology (Select Committee). The act requires the Select Committee to develop specialized expertise and authorizes it to sponsor certain legislation and refer other legislation to the Joint Minerals, Business and Economic Development Interim Committee. The act requires appointment of executive branch liaisons to the Select Committee. Comments: Creates a select committee. Requires legislative appointments within thirty (30) days after the effective date of the act. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.