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Dear Colleagues,
Following is an update on UCITA activities in the states. The information
is taken from the 4CITE Web site, last updated on 4/20/00.
For more information about UCITA, see: http://www.4CITE.org
Roger Lawson
Chair, ARLIS/NA Public Policy Committee
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Annapolis, MD -- UCITA has been passed, with amendments and now
awaits the signature of the Governor. The legislation will go into effect
on October 1, 2000.
Sacramento, CA -- UCITA was not introduced in the state legislature by
the required filing date.
District of Columbia -- UCITA has been introduced in D.C. The
legislation, bill number 13-607, has been referred to the Consumer and
Regulatory Affairs Committee and awaits a public hearing.
Dover, Delaware -- UCITA has been introduced in the Senate. It is bill
number SB 307.
Des Moines, Iowa -- Iowa is attempting to pass legislation that would
shield its businesses and consumers from the effects of UCITA.
"Bomb-shelter" legislation as it has been called is a unique method for
dealing with the prospects of passage of UCITA by other states.
Springfield, IL -- UCITA was introduced as Senate bill 1309 the week
of January 17, 2000. This bill has been tabled because of the
controversy.
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