----------------------------Original message---------------------------- 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 ******************************************************************************** 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. ******************************************************************************** __________________________________________________________________ Mail submissions to [log in to unmask] Administrative matters (file requests, subscription requests, etc) to [log in to unmask] ARLIS-L Archives and subscription maintenance: http://lsv.uky.edu/archives/arlis-l.html Questions may be addressed to list owner at: [log in to unmask]