South Dakota Governor vetoed a bill that excluded cryptocurrency from the state’s definition of money. The veto statement also called on the 20 other states considering similar legislation to veto those bills.
state office for artificial intelligence
Connecticut wants to create the Office of Artificial Intelligence, create a government task force to study the emerging technology, and develop an AI bill of rights. SB 1103 (CT | 2023)
Governing | Some Concerned About Connecticut’s Extensive AI Use
misinformation, electronic voting machines
Misinformation around elections has led to many states combatting misinformation. Naturally, Gallup wants peoples opinions on this. 40% of republicans think elections are accurate while 85% of democrats do. Overall 63% of Americans are confident in election results. This is the largest partisan gap since 2004.
Governing | State and Local Govs Prepare for 2024 Misinformation Fight
can you buy a gun with crypto currency?
Can you buy a gun with crypto currency? Not anymore in South Dakota. HB 1193 (SD | 2023 ) for those in the legislative process, this isn’t a standalone bill but was included in a UCC bill.
The South Dakota Approach to Crypto Currency
South Dakota’s HB1193 (2023 | SD) would amend the state’s UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) to prohibit cryptocurrency but permit Central bank digital currencies.
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
60% don’t want AI in their health care. 1/3 believe health outcomes would be worse with AI.
The Hill | Majority in new poll would be uncomfortable with health care provider relying on AI
Bill Writing by ChatGPT
ChatGBT writes bills. Great… considering the weird things some AI programs are saying. Massachusetts legislators used ChatGPT to write an AI bill, SD1827 (2023 | MA) The legislators advice: AI isn’t ready to write legislation.
Governing | Lawmakers Experiment With ChatGPT to Write Bills
statewide securities restitution fund
Nevada Legislature is considering a bill that would create a statewide securities restitution fund for victims of securities fraud. This issue is being dominated by crypto actions in our media feeds. The state would use securities enforcement actions to fill the coffers of the restitution fund. The Nevada Secretary of State, the brains behind the idea, said the bills would be a means to make victims whole.
2News | Secretary of State Introduces Bill to Help Victims of Securities Fraud
Mississippi Protecting Crypto Mining
Mississippi Senate passed its Digital Asset Mining Act, SB 2603 (2023 | MS) . The bill will accomplish 3 things: protect crypto mining equipment in industrial zones from land use enforcement actions; prohibits charging mining companies unfair energy fees; and removes miners from the definition of “money transmitters.”
Bitcoinist | On Crypto And Discrimination: Mississippi Passes Bill Protecting Crypto Miners’ Rights
Crypto Mining Protections
Montana wants to protect Crypto Miners. A county in Montana was the first in the nation to create zoning laws to protect residents from crypto mining. SB 178 (2023 | MT) would up end Missoula’s zoning protections by ” protecting at-home mining, prevents discriminatory utility rates for miners and stipulates that crypto used as payment will not be subject to additional taxes.” It also prohibit local governments from using zoning to shut down crypto mining.
CoinDesk | Montana Senate Passes Bill Protecting Crypto Miners