Index Details Open Source Policy and Legislation

NameStateBill NumberIntroducedLast ActionAction DateBill Url
HB 2488Relating to open-source textbooks and other instructional materials for public schools. TX 3/5/2009 Jun 19; 2009Effective on 9/1/09 3/5/2009 https://openstates.org/tx/bills/81/HB2488/
H 516AN ACT RELATING TO COMPARING THE COSTS AND BENEFITS OF DOWNLOADING FREE OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE WITH PURCHASING PROPRIETARY COMPUTER SOFTWARE VT 1/15/2010 Jan 15; 2010Read First Time and Referred to the Committee on Government Operations 1/15/2010 https://openstates.org/vt/bills/2009-2010/H516/
S 43Provides a maximum $200 tax credit for taxpayer expenses associated with the development of open source and free software license programs NY 1/5/2011 Jan 4; 2012REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS 1/5/2011 https://openstates.org/ny/bills/2011-2012/S43/
A 1163Provides a maximum $200 tax credit for taxpayer expenses associated with the development of open source and free software license programs NY 1/5/2011 Jul 11; 2011enacting clause stricken 1/5/2011 https://openstates.org/ny/bills/2011-2012/A1163/
HB 418relative to the use of open source software and open data formats by state agencies and relative to the adoption of a statewide information policy ... NH 1/21/2011 Mar 12; 2012Signed by the Governor 03/12/2012; Effective 05/11/2012; Chapter 0005 1/21/2011 https://openstates.org/nh/bills/2012/HB418/
HB 418relative to the use of open source software and open data formats by state agencies and relative to the adoption of a statewide information policy ... NH 1/21/2011 Sep 1; 2011Work Session on Re-referred Bill: 9/8/11; Room 100; SH; 10:00 a.m.; SC36 1/21/2011 https://openstates.org/nh/bills/2011/HB418/
Development; Smart Growth; Sustainability HI HB1403 (H) Referred to WLO/HSG; FIN; referral sheet 3 1/28/2011 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/21276
Oklahoma Information Services Act; exempting J.D. McCarty Center for Children with Developmental Disabilities from definition. Emergency. OK SB345 Second Reading referred to Appropriations 2/8/2011 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/88090
Oklahoma Information Services Act; exempting J.D. McCarty Center for Children with Developmental Disabilities from definition. Emergency. OK SB345 Second Reading referred to Appropriations 2/8/2011 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/150521
Oklahoma Information Services Act; deleting obsolete language. Effective date. OK SB474 Second Reading referred to Rules 2/8/2011 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/88729
Oklahoma Information Services Act; deleting obsolete language. Effective date. OK SB474 Second Reading referred to Rules 2/8/2011 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/150879
Oklahoma Information Services Act; deleting obsolete language. Effective date. OK SB475 Second Reading referred to Rules 2/8/2011 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/88660
Oklahoma Information Services Act; deleting obsolete language. Effective date. OK SB475 Second Reading referred to Rules 2/8/2011 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/150882
Oklahoma Information Services Act; clarifying language. Effective date. OK SB720 Second Reading referred to Rules 2/8/2011 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/87810
Oklahoma Information Services Act; clarifying language. Effective date. OK SB720 Second Reading referred to Rules 2/8/2011 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/151557
Voting Opportunity and Technology Enhancement Rights Act of 2011 US HR108 Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce; U.S. Postal Service; and Labor Policy . 2/8/2011 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/341144
Relating to abolishing the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and transferring the coordinating board's functions and activities and the State Board of Education's statutorily assigned functions and activities to the Texas Education Agency. TX HB104 REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION 2/9/2011 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/118427
Oklahoma Information Services Act; deleting obsolete language. Effective date. OK SB760 Pending authorship Representative(s) Murphey 2/10/2011 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/87542
Oklahoma Information Services Act; deleting obsolete language. Effective date. OK SB760 Pending authorship Representative(s) Murphey 2/10/2011 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/146852
SB 613Instructional materials: open-source. CA 2/18/2011 Jan 31; 2012Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56. 2/18/2011 https://openstates.org/ca/bills/20112012/SB613/
Relating to electronic textbooks; state-developed open-source textbooks; and other instructional materials for public schools. TX HB560 Referred to Public Education 2/18/2011 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/117690
Relating to transferring to the Texas Education Agency and the commissioner of education the statutorily assigned responsibilities of the State Board of Education concerning textbooks. TX HB2302 Referred to Public Education 3/10/2011 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/124179
Relating to textbooks adopted by the State Board of Education for public schools. TX HB2464 Referred to Public Education 3/14/2011 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/121345
H 434AN ACT RELATING TO COMPARING THE COSTS AND BENEFITS OF DOWNLOADING FREE OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE WITH PURCHASING PROPRIETARY COMPUTER SOFTWARE VT 3/18/2011 Mar 18; 2011Read First Time and Referred to the Committee on Government Operations 3/18/2011 https://openstates.org/vt/bills/2011-2012/H434/
An Act Relating To Comparing The Costs And Benefits Of Downloading Free Open Source Software With Purchasing Proprietary Computer Software VT H0434 Read First Time and Referred to the Committee on Government Operations 3/18/2011 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/110974
Relating to state ownership of school textbooks. TX HB1539 Left pending in committee 3/22/2011 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/119748
New Fiscal Year Supplemental Appropriations Act UT SB0002 Governor Signed in LTGOV 3/29/2011 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/106893
Relating to the foundation curriculum; the establishment of the instructional materials allotment; and the adoption; review; and purchase of instructional materials and technological equipment for public schools. TX SB6 Referred to Public Education 4/14/2011 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/123490
Technology; creating the Information Technology Consolidation and Coordination Act. OK HB1304 Approved by Governor 05/24/2011 5/20/2011 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/88035
Technology; creating the Information Technology Consolidation and Coordination Act. OK HB1304 Approved by Governor 05/24/2011 5/20/2011 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/146685
State agencies; computers and technology; open source software authorized; Finance Department to implement and administer AL SB382 Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on State Government 5/25/2011 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/4455
Relating to the foundation curriculum; the establishment of the instructional materials allotment; and the adoption; review; and purchase of instructional materials and technological equipment for public schools. TX HB6 1 hr. notice-to suspend rules 5/29/2011 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/124719
An Act To Support and Encourage the Use of Online Textbooks ME LD569 (S) Under suspension of the Rules PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence 6/6/2011 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/44633
Relating to the foundation curriculum; the establishment of the instructional materials allotment; the adoption; review; and purchase of instructional materials and technological equipment for public schools; and the administration of state assessment instruments to public school students. TX HB6 Committee report sent to Calendars 6/8/2011 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/106031
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction; S.B. No. 6. TX SR107 Reported enrolled 6/27/2011 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/106277
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction; S.B. No. 6. TX HR198 Reported enrolled 6/28/2011 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/106254
Relating to higher education textbooks; declaring an emergency. OR HB2963 In committee upon adjournment. 6/30/2011 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/89944
Making appropriations for the fiscal year 2012 for the maintenance of the departments; boards; commissions; institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth; for interest; sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements MA H3401 Reported; on the residue; in part; by H3565 7/1/2011 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/41614
Provides a maximum $200 tax credit for taxpayer expenses associated with the development of open source and free software license programs. NY A01163 enacting clause stricken 7/11/2011 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/72756
Relating to the foundation curriculum; the establishment of the instructional materials allotment; and the adoption; review; and purchase of instructional materials and technological equipment for public schools; providing penalties. TX SB6 See remarks for effective date 7/19/2011 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/105918
Relative to the use of open source software and open data formats by state agencies and relative to the adoption of a statewide information policy regarding open government data standards. NH HB418 Senate Work Session on Re-referred Bill: 9/8/11; Room 100; State House; 10:00 a.m.; Senate Calendar 36 9/1/2011 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/61201
Maintenance of the codes. CA AB1023 Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 296; Statutes of 2011. 9/21/2011 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/8472
Relative to the use of open data formats and the adoption of a statewide policy regarding open government data standards. NH HB310 House Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/27/2011 10:00 Amendment Legislative Office Building 306 (If Necessary Continued 11/1/2011 10:30 Amendment Legislative Office Building 306) 9/27/2011 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/61040
A 8682Provides a maximum $200 tax credit for taxpayer expenses associated with the development of open source and free software license programs NY 10/27/2011 Jun 19; 2012held for consideration in ways and means 10/27/2011 https://openstates.org/ny/bills/2011-2012/A8682/
Development; Smart Growth; Sustainability HI HB1403 Carried over to 2012 Regular Session. 12/1/2011 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/149090
A 8831Provides a maximum $200 tax credit for taxpayer expenses associated with the development of open source and free software license programs NY 1/4/2012 Jan 4; 2012referred to ways and means 1/4/2012 https://openstates.org/ny/bills/2011-2012/A8831/
Relative to the use of open data formats and the adoption of a statewide policy regarding open government data standards. NH HB310 House Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote; House Journal 7; PG.388 1/4/2012 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/132475
Provides a maximum $200 tax credit for taxpayer expenses associated with the development of open source and free software license programs. NY A08831 referred to ways and means 1/4/2012 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/131634
Provides a maximum $200 tax credit for taxpayer expenses associated with the development of open source and free software license programs. NY S00043 REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS 1/4/2012 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/72800
University professors; textbook information; website AZ HB2246 Referred to House HEIR Committee 1/19/2012 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/204749
Not yet available SC S1106 Introduced; adopted; returned with concurrence 1/19/2012 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/152140
Instructional materials: open-source. CA SB613 Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56. 1/31/2012 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/8523
Oklahoma Information Services Act; exempting J.D. McCarty Center for Children with Developmental Disabilities from definition. Emergency. OK SB1259 Second Reading referred to Appropriations 2/7/2012 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/152810
SB 1053Public postsecondary education: California Digital Open Source Library. CA 2/8/2012 Sep 27; 2012Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 622; Statutes of 2012. 2/8/2012 https://openstates.org/ca/bills/20112012/SB1053/
Technology; requiring transfer of certain assets and positions of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and OneNet. OK HB2940 Emergency removed 2/13/2012 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/158453
Office of Planning; Office of the Governor HI SB3067 (S) The recommendation was not adopted. 2/16/2012 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/163467
SR 2541SENATE RESOLUTION URGING STATE AGENCIES TO CONSIDER USING OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE RI 2/28/2012 Apr 3; 201204/03/2012 Senate read and passed 2/28/2012 https://openstates.org/ri/bills/2012/SR2541/
Concurrent Enrollment Amendments UT SB0284 House/ substituted in HSUB 3/8/2012 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/189949
Relative to the use of open source software and open data formats by state agencies and relative to the adoption of a statewide information policy regarding open government data standards. NH HB418 House Signed by the Governor 03/12/2012; Effective 05/11/2012; Chapter 0005 3/12/2012 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/132516
Relating to higher education textbooks; and prescribing an effective date. OR HB4058 Chapter 95; (2012 Laws): Effective date July 1; 2012. 4/11/2012 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/170383
Encouraging K-12 students to use online instructional programs during breaks within and between school years. WA HB2634 By resolution; reintroduced and retained in present status. 4/11/2012 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/159090
State government; creating the Strategic Cost Reduction and Saving Act; codification. OK HB2197 Approved by Governor 04/23/2012 4/23/2012 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/149149
Technology; Chief Information Officers; providing for certain powers and duties related to procurement of information and telecommunication technology; prohibiting transfer of duties; providing for state employees participation in certain retirement program. OK HB2939 Approved by Governor 05/25/2012 5/25/2012 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/158455
State agency consolidation; effective date. OK HB3079 Approved by Governor 05/29/2012 5/25/2012 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/158073
Provides a maximum $200 tax credit for taxpayer expenses associated with the development of open source and free software license programs. NY A08682 held for consideration in ways and means 6/19/2012 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/130288
Relative to the department of information technology. NH HB1593 House Signed By Governor 06/18/2012; Effective 06/18/2012; Chapter 0265 6/22/2012 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/132150
Reorganizes and renames DHSS as Department of Health; establishes Division of Aging Services in DHS. NJ S2072 Substituted by A3104 (1R) 6/28/2012 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/284527
Reorganizes and renames DHSS as Department of Health; establishes Division of Aging Services in DHS. NJ A3104 Approved P.L.2012; c.17. 6/29/2012 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/284566
Relative to unfair competition MA H2842 Accompanied a study order; see H4364 7/31/2012 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/41111
Vote by mail ballots and election result statements. CA SB1017 From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on BUDGET. (Corrected August 24.) 8/23/2012 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/172812
Budget Act of 2012: Governor's Scholarship Programs CA AB1466 Re-referred to Com. on RLS. 8/27/2012 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/140308
Education finance. CA AB1476 Re-referred to Coms. on ED. and BUDGET pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2. 8/30/2012 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/140756
Education finance. CA SB1028 Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 575; Statutes of 2012. 9/26/2012 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/172460
Instructional materials. CA AB1246 Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 668; Statutes of 2012. 9/27/2012 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/8607
Public postsecondary education: California Open CA SB1052 Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 621; Statutes of 2012. 9/27/2012 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/176519
Public postsecondary education: California Digital Open CA SB1053 Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 622; Statutes of 2012. 9/27/2012 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/176517
Creating a means for tracking the unmet need of individuals with developmental disabilities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. MA H76 Accompanied a study order; see H4533 12/6/2012 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/36822
Senate; Thursday; May 26; 2011– Text of the Senate amendments to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2012 for the maintenance of the departments; boards; commissions; institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth; for interest; sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements (House; No. 3401). MA S1920 No further action taken 1/1/2013 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/129133
HB 155relative to the use of open source software by state agencies; including the department of information technology in the uniform electronic transactions act; and repealing ... NH 1/3/2013 Jun 27; 2013Signed By Governor 06/25/2013; Effective 06/25/2013; Chapter 0118 1/3/2013 https://openstates.org/nh/bills/2013/HB155/
INC TX-EDUCATION IL HB3501 Session Sine Die 1/8/2013 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/30734
CMS-ITAP WORKFORCE REPORT IL SB3682 Session Sine Die 1/8/2013 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/178125
S 173Provides a maximum $200 tax credit for taxpayer expenses associated with the development of open source and free software license programs NY 1/9/2013 Mar 28; 2014PRINT NUMBER 173A 1/9/2013 https://openstates.org/ny/bills/2013-2014/S173/
S 173AProvides a maximum $200 tax credit for taxpayer expenses associated with the development of open source and free software license programs NY 1/9/2013 Mar 28; 2014PRINT NUMBER 173A 1/9/2013 https://openstates.org/ny/bills/2013-2014/S173A/
A 3158Provides a maximum $200 tax credit for taxpayer expenses associated with the development of open source and free software license programs NY 1/23/2013 Jan 8; 2014referred to ways and means 1/23/2013 https://openstates.org/ny/bills/2013-2014/A3158/
Virginia Open Education Resources Council; established. VA HB1777 Tabled in Science and Technology by voice vote 1/30/2013 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/305390
Office of Planning; Office of the Governor; Appropriation ($) HI SB713 The committee on EGH deferred the measure. 2/4/2013 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/314481
Technology; requiring transfer of certain assets and positions of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and OneNet; effective date. OK HB1840 Second Reading referred to Government Modernization 2/5/2013 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/312826
Energy Efficient Government Technology Act US HR540 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. 2/8/2013 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/354605
Information Sharing; Chief Information Officer; Improve Government Operations; Department; Agencies; Appropriation ($) HI SB448 Re-Referred to TEC; JDL/WAM. 2/20/2013 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/314905
Celebrating the life of Dawn Lawson. VA HR208 Bill text as passed House (HR208ER) 2/21/2013 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/371743
Open educational resource council establishment and appropriation MN SF824 Referred to Higher Education and Workforce Development 2/28/2013 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/383624
Celebrating the life of Dawn Michele Lawson. VA SJR431 Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ431ER) 3/5/2013 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/372678
DISAPPROVE E.O. 12-03 IL SR0146 Resolution Adopted; 057-000-000 3/7/2013 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/390166
Open Education Resource Council established; and money appropriated. MN HF789 Committee report; to pass as amended and re-refer to Higher Education Finance and Policy 3/7/2013 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/375348
A bill to de-link research and development incentives from drug prices for new medicines to treat HIV/AIDS and to stimulate greater sharing of scientific knowledge. US S626 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health; Education; Labor; and Pensions. 3/20/2013 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/401488
A bill to provide incentives for investment in research and development for new medicines; to enhance access to new medicines; and for other purposes. US S627 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health; Education; Labor; and Pensions. 3/20/2013 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/401500
Concurrent Enrollment Amendments UT SB0162 Governor Signed in ELTGOV 3/22/2013 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/342556
Information services; technology AZ HB2230 Referred to Senate RULES Committee 3/26/2013 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/307679
Multiple versions of statutes; amending; merging and repealing multiple versions of statutes. Effective date. Emergency. OK SB977 Approved by Governor 04/08/2013 4/8/2013 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/312032
Multiple versions of statutes; amending; merging and repealing multiple versions of statutes. Effective date. Emergency. OK SB977 Approved by Governor 04/08/2013 4/8/2013 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/430295
Technology; county purchasing procedures; updating language and modifying duties of the Information Services Division of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services and the Chief Information Officer; effective date; emergency. OK HB2062 Approved by Governor 05/29/2013 5/24/2013 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/312588
Technology; county purchasing procedures; updating language and modifying duties of the Information Services Division of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services and the Chief Information Officer; effective date; emergency. OK HB2062 Approved by Governor 05/29/2013 5/24/2013 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/429664
Relating to public school accountability; including assessment; and curriculum requirements; providing a criminal penalty. TX HB5 See remarks for effective date 6/10/2013 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/352569
Student instruction: California Online Student Incentive CA SB520 Referred to Com. on HIGHER ED. 6/17/2013 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/376840
State Budget ($) HI HB200 Act 134; 6/18/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1234). 6/20/2013 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/312939
Relative to the use of open source software by state agencies; including the department of information technology in the uniform electronic transactions act; and repealing the information practices act. NH HB155 Signed By Governor 06/25/2013; Effective 06/25/2013; Chapter 0118 6/27/2013 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/298106
A bill to amend the National Energy Conservation Policy Act and the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to promote energy efficiency via information and computing technologies; and for other purposes. US S1261 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. 6/27/2013 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/425717
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 US HR1960 Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 126. 7/8/2013 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/417549
Open Data; Office of Information Practices; Appropriation ($) HI HB632 Act 263; 7/3/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1366). 7/9/2013 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/314293
Taiwan Policy Act of 2013 US HR419 Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. 8/1/2013 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/327214
Open-Data-Day. CA SCR10 Referred to Com. on RLS. 8/5/2013 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/352454
ITAP-AGENCY ACCESS IL SB1670 Public Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0283 8/9/2013 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/361634
Interim study to examine issues surrounding open data policies NE LR223 Notice of hearing for November 01; 2013 9/12/2013 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/418065
New Jersey Open Data Initiative; requires certain information be made available on Internet by State departments and agencies. NJ A4405 Introduced; Referred to Assembly State Government Committee 11/18/2013 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/435176
Information Sharing; Chief Information Officer; Improve Government Operations; Department; Agencies; Appropriation ($) HI SB448 Carried over to 2014 Regular Session. 12/18/2013 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/452559
Office of Planning; Office of the Governor; Appropriation ($) HI SB713 Carried over to 2014 Regular Session. 12/18/2013 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/448150
Provides a maximum $200 tax credit for taxpayer expenses associated with the development of open source and free software license programs. NY A03158 referred to ways and means 1/8/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/321072
Establishes the open data law requiring the office of information technology services to establish an open data website and requiring covered state entities to publish certain data on such website. NY A08197 referred to governmental operations 1/8/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/433586
Enacts the state liquor authority license application modernization act; establishes the state liquor authority license modernization fund. NY A08266 referred to economic development 1/8/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/436052
New Jersey Open Data Initiative; requires certain information be made available on Internet by State departments and agencies. NJ A2071 Introduced; Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee 1/16/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/461295
Directs Rutgers Discovery Informatics Institute; Office of Information Technology; and New Jersey Big Data Alliance to develop advanced cyberinfrastructure strategic plan. NJ A2219 Introduced; Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee 1/27/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/458565
Public postsecondary education: disabled student services. CA AB1099 Died at Desk. 2/3/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/378915
Technology; requiring transfer of certain assets and positions of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and OneNet; effective date. OK HB1840 Authored by Senator Jolley (principal Senate author) 2/6/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/431071
Concerning the establishment of an open data policy to facilitate sharing and publication of government data. WA HB2202 Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. 2/11/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/446786
WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act of 2014 US HR4034 Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness; Response and Communications. 2/27/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/483397
A bill to promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry; and for other purposes. US S2074 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. 2/27/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/496693
Open government; civic technology; and open data grant money appropriated. MN HF2611 Introduction and first reading; referred to State Government Finance and Veterans Affairs 3/3/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/496910
Open government; civic technology and open data appropriation MN SF2238 REFERRED TO JUDICIARY 3/3/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/495873
Making 2014 supplemental operating appropriations. WA HB2185 Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. 3/3/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/444895
Majority Package; Climate Change Adaptation Planning; Interagency Sea Level Rise Vulnerability and Adaptation Committee; Appropriation. ($) HI SB2344 Referred to EEP; FIN; referral sheet 28 3/6/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/457846
Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014 US HR2126 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. 3/6/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/420206
CMS-ITAP GRANT DATABASE IL HB1040 Public Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0627 3/10/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/333389
Sunshine Week. CA SCR96 Referred to Com. on RLS. 3/24/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/500871
Provides a maximum $200 tax credit for taxpayer expenses associated with the development of open source and free software license programs. NY S00173 PRINT NUMBER 173A 3/28/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/295444
Making 2014 supplemental operating appropriations. WA SB6002 Effective date 4/4/2014. 4/4/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/444782
State Government - Open Data Policy - Council on Open Data MD SB644 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 69 4/8/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/473611
Resolve; To Establish the Commission To Study College Affordability and College Completion ME LD1849 Subsequently; FINALLY PASSED - Emergency 2/3 Elected Required ; in concurrence. 4/16/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/506018
Create the Open Data Advisory Board NE LB919 Indefinitely Postponed 4/17/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/453297
Creating a means for tracking the unmet need of individuals with developmental disabilities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. MA H149 Bill reported favorably by committee as changed and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means 5/12/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/368040
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014 US S2262 Motion by Senator Reid to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not invoked on the measure (Record Vote No. 142) entered in Senate. (consideration: CR S2899-2900) 5/12/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/510909
Establishes the open data law requiring the office of information technology services to establish an open data website and requiring covered state entities to publish certain data on such website. NY S07380 REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS 5/14/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/513403
State Government - Open Data Policy - Council on Open Data MD HB1260 Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) 5/15/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/481212
To create the DataOhio Board; and to specify requirements for posting public records online. OH HB321 Committee Report - S 5/28/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/434609
FIRST Act of 2014 US HR4186 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. 5/28/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/500839
An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for military activities of the Department of Defense; for military construction; and for defense activities of the Department of Energy; to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year; and for other purposes. US S2410 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 402. 6/2/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/516247
To allow for municipal innovation through procurement reform MA S1534 Accompanied a study order; see H4143 6/4/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/368297
Howard P. 'Buck' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 US HR4435 Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 425. 6/5/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/509136
Promoting economic growth across the Commonwealth MA H4163 New draft substituted; see H4165 6/10/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/516726
Promoting economic growth across the Commonwealth MA H4165 Published as amended; see H4181 6/11/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/516859
Majority Package; Climate Change Adaptation Planning; Interagency Climate Adaptation Committee; Appropriation ($) HI HB1714 Act 083; 6/9/2014 (Gov. Msg. No. 1183). 6/13/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/457055
Learning Opportunities With Creation of Open Source Textbooks (LOW COST) Act of 2014 US HR4455 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training. 6/13/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/509519
Promoting economic growth across the Commonwealth MA S2231 Amendment 7/1/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/518578
Text of the Senate amendment to the House Bill promoting economic growth across the Commonwealth (House; No. 4181) (being the text of Senate; No. 2131; printed as amended) MA S2241 See H4181 7/1/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/518729
DCEO-BORDER STATES IL SB2640 Public Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0756 7/16/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/464140
Promoting economic growth across the Commonwealth MA H4181 See H4377 7/30/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/517471
A bill to invest in innovation through research and development; to improve the competitiveness of the United States; and for other purposes. US S2757 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce; Science; and Transportation. 7/31/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/520179
Promoting economic growth across the Commonwealth MA H4377 Sections 52; 65 ;97; 101 and 115 referred to the committee on House Ways and Means 8/14/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/519867
ITAP-AGENCY CONTACT INFO IL HB5853 Public Act . . . . . . . . . 98-1084 8/26/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/485495
Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act US HR1232 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 577. 9/18/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/400123
The Law Enforcement Access to Data Stored Abroad Act US S2871 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. 9/18/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/521710
State-funded research: State Department of Public Health. CA AB609 Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 789; Statutes of 2014. 9/29/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/375106
That is scheduled to take effect on March 20; 2015; to continue the provisions of this act on and after that effective date. OH HB324 To State Government Oversight & Reform 11/25/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/434610
STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH IL HB0278 Session Sine Die 12/3/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/322305
OPEN COLLEGE TEXTBOOK ACT IL HB3247 Session Sine Die 12/3/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/380626
ITAP-TAXING BODIES DEBT IL HB5440 Session Sine Die 12/3/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/482872
FIRST 2014 GENERAL REVISORY IL HB5597 Session Sine Die 12/3/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/484104
CMS-ITAP GRANT DATABASE IL HB5982 Session Sine Die 12/3/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/485673
URGE US HOUSE - LOW COST ACT IL HR1161 Session Sine Die 12/3/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/515417
A bill to promote energy efficiency; and for other purposes. US S2971 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. 12/3/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/526387
Cyber Supply Chain Management and Transparency Act of 2014 US HR5793 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. 12/4/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/526530
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2013 US S1317 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 628. 12/10/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/426716
Carl Levin and Howard P. 'Buck' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 US HR3979 Became Public Law No: 113-291. 12/19/2014 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/475178
S 161Provides a maximum $200 tax credit for taxpayer expenses associated with the development of open source and free software license programs NY 1/7/2015 Jun 2; 2016REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE 1/7/2015 https://openstates.org/ny/bills/2015-2016/S161/
Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 US S128 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. 1/8/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/535907
INC TX-EDUCATION IL SB3449 Session Sine Die 1/13/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/485072
Public records on the Internet. Provides that if a public agency that publishes a public record to an Internet site; the public agency must publish the public record in an open format. Requires a public agency that maintains an Internet site to publish catalogs of the public records published to the Internet site. Provides that the office of technology shall maintain an Internet site that aggregates the catalogs of public records that public agencies are required to publish to their respective I IN HB1274 First reading: referred to Committee on Government and Regulatory Reform 1/13/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/539851
A 2102Provides a maximum $200 tax credit for taxpayer expenses associated with the development of open source and free software license programs NY 1/15/2015 Jan 6; 2016REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS 1/15/2015 https://openstates.org/ny/bills/2015-2016/A2102/
HB 6117AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF DIGITAL OPEN-SOURCE TEXTBOOKS IN HIGHER EDUCATION. CT 1/22/2015 Jul 2; 2015SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 1/22/2015 https://openstates.org/ct/bills/2015/HB6117/
HB 926Relating to a study and report regarding the use of open-source instructional materials at public institutions of higher education. TX 1/26/2015 Apr 22; 2015Left pending in committee 1/26/2015 https://openstates.org/tx/bills/84/HB926/
Chief Information Officer; Office of Information Management and Technology HI HB651 Referred to FIN; referral sheet 2 1/28/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/561707
State information services; modifying agencies subject to Information Services Act. Effective date. Emergency. OK SB550 Second Reading referred to Judiciary Committee then to Appropriations Committee 2/3/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/555789
State information services; modifying agencies subject to Information Services Act. Effective date. Emergency. OK SB550 Second Reading referred to Judiciary Committee then to Appropriations Committee 2/3/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/657698
Open Education Resources Innovation Council; established; report. VA HB2041 Left in Appropriations 2/10/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/542894
A bill to codify mechanisms for enabling cybersecurity threat indicator sharing between private and government entities; as well as among private entities; to better protect information systems. US S456 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. 2/11/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/586399
Law Enforcement Access to Data Stored Abroad Act US S512 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. 2/12/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/588850
Better Buildings Act of 2015 Energy Efficient Government Technology Act Official Titles: Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced: To promote energy efficiency; and for other purposes. US HR873 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. 2/13/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/586501
HB 3260Relating to a study and report regarding the use of open-source instructional materials at public schools. TX 3/12/2015 Apr 28; 2015Left pending in committee 3/12/2015 https://openstates.org/tx/bills/84/HB3260/
LOCAL GOVT-POST RECORDS IL HB3087 Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 3/27/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/598690
Law Enforcement Access to Data Stored Abroad Act US HR1174 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime; Terrorism; Homeland Security; And Investigations. 3/31/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/605698
Sunshine Week. CA ACR41 Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 17; Statutes of 2015. 4/7/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/608474
To Create The Open Data And Transparency Task Force To Determine The Best Practices For The State To Achieve The Most Efficient System For Maintaining And Delivering The State's Public Records And Data. AR SB983 Notification that SB983 is now Act 1282 4/9/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/613067
Relating to a study and report regarding the use of open-source instructional materials at public institutions of higher education. TX HB926 Left pending in committee 4/22/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/562592
Relating to employment of a statewide data coordinator in the Department of Information Resources. TX SB1845 Not again placed on intent calendar 4/27/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/621909
Relating to a study and report regarding the use of open-source instructional materials at public schools. TX HB3260 Left pending in committee 4/28/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/618914
Grid Modernization Act of 2015 US S1243 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. 5/14/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/642191
LOCAL GOVT-POST RECORDS IL HB2717 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 5/15/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/594773
Relating to the establishment and administration by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of a textbook affordability pilot program at a public institution of higher education. TX SB915 Committee report sent to Calendars 5/18/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/608273
Making appropriations for the fiscal year 2016 for the maintenance of the departments; boards; commissions; institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth; for interest; sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements MA S1930 See H3401 5/21/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/653649
Resolve; To Implement an Online Professional Development Platform for Teachers and Educators ME LD1207 Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) 5/21/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/629981
America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015 US HR1806 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce; Science; and Transportation. 5/21/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/636350
As enacted; enacts the James Lee Atwood Jr. Law; which establishes an electronic insurance verification program. - Amends TCA Title 4; Section 9-4-603; Title 10; Title 12; Title 55; Chapter 12; Title 55; Chapter 4; Title 55; Chapter 10 and Title 56. TN HB0606 Pub. Ch. 511 6/3/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/583312
As enacted; enacts the James Lee Atwood Jr. Law; which establishes an electronic insurance verification program. - Amends TCA Title 4; Section 9-4-603; Title 10; Title 12; Title 55; Chapter 12; Title 55; Chapter 4; Title 55; Chapter 10 and Title 56. TN SB0648 Comp. became Pub. Ch. 511 6/3/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/585299
Financial Transparency Act of 2015 US HR2477 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges; Energy; and Credit. 6/8/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/645710
Relating to the establishment and functions of the Interagency Data Transparency Commission. TX SB1844 Effective on 9/1/15 6/16/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/621533
Relating to nonsubstantive corrections in statutes to references to the Texas Youth Commission and Texas Juvenile Probation Commission. TX HB1549 Effective on 9/1/15 6/17/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/592410
Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition FL S0016 ADOPTED 6/18/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/650133
An Act Concerning The Use Of Digital Open-source Textbooks In Higher Education. CT HB06117 Signed by the Governor 7/2/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/555469
Energy Efficient Government Technology Act US S1706 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. 7/7/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/651652
Mental Health Reform Act of 2015 US S1945 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health; Education; Labor; and Pensions. 8/5/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/653330
Cyber Defense of Federal Networks Act of 2015 US HR3313 Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity; Infrastructure Protection; and Security Technologies. 8/11/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/652952
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 US HR2177 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. 8/18/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/640645
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 US S720 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 210. 9/9/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/620377
American Energy Innovation Act US S2089 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 241. 9/29/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/656454
Creating a means for tracking the unmet need of individuals with developmental disabilities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts MA H127 Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means 10/5/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/615791
Creating a means for tracking the unmet need of individuals with developmental disabilities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts MA S83 Accompanied H127 10/5/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/635129
College Textbook Affordability Act of 2015. CA AB798 Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 633; Statutes of 2015. 10/8/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/603915
Local government: public records: Internet. CA AB169 Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 737; Statutes of 2015. 10/10/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/559098
INC TX-EDUCATION IL SB1260 Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments 10/10/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/591803
Making appropriations for the fiscal year 2016 for the maintenance of the departments; boards commissions; institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth; for interest; sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements MA H3650 Section 50 passed over veto - Roll Call 10/22/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/653610
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 US HR1735 Vetoed by President. 10/22/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/633284
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Federal Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2015 Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act of 2015 Short Titles as Reported to Senate: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 US S754 Held at the desk. 10/28/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/623760
Directs Rutgers Discovery Informatics Institute; Office of Information Technology; NJ Edge.Net Inc.; and New Jersey Big Data Alliance to develop advanced cyberinfrastructure strategic plan; appropriates $150;000.* NJ A4684 Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments; 2nd Reading 11/9/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/661459
Directs Rutgers Discovery Informatics Institute; Office of Information Technology; NJ Edge.Net Inc.; and New Jersey Big Data Alliance to develop advanced cyberinfrastructure strategic plan; appropriates $150;000.* NJ S581 Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments; 2nd Reading 11/9/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/454037
New Jersey Open Data Initiative; requires certain information be made available on Internet by State departments and agencies. NJ S3137 Senate State Government; Wagering; Tourism & Historic Preservation Hearing (13:00 11/16/2015 Committee Room 7; 2nd Floor) 11/16/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/653419
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 US S1356 Became Public Law No: 114-92. (TXT | PDF) 11/25/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/644898
Fair and Clear Campaign Transparency Act US HR4179 Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. 12/4/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/663071
North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 US HR8 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. 12/7/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/532742
Chief Information Officer; Office of Information Management and Technology HI HB651 Carried over to 2016 Regular Session. 12/17/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/669681
A bill to permit the Secretary of Homeland Security to search open source information to determine if an alien is inadmissible to the United States and for other purposes. US S2411 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. 12/17/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/665782
Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; 2016 US HR2029 Became Public Law No: 114-113. (TXT | PDF) 12/18/2015 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/638905
Enacts the state liquor authority license application modernization act; establishes the state liquor authority license modernization fund. NY A00390 referred to economic development 1/6/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/530535
Provides a maximum $200 tax credit for taxpayer expenses associated with the development of open source and free software license programs. NY A02102 referred to ways and means 1/6/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/545964
Establishes the open data law requiring the office of information technology services to establish an open data website and requiring covered state entities to publish certain data on such website. NY A06653 referred to governmental operations 1/6/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/629155
Establishes the open data law requiring the office of information technology services to establish an open data website and requiring covered state entities to publish certain data on such website. NY S01651 REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS 1/6/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/540292
HB 2780Making higher education more affordable by providing incentives for the use of open source instructional materials. WA 1/20/2016 Mar 10; 2016By resolution; reintroduced and retained in present status. 1/20/2016 https://openstates.org/wa/bills/2015-2016/HB2780/
Money Services Business: Reqs; Licensing; AK SB152 REFERRED TO LABOR & COMMERCE 1/21/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/688637
Statewide Community Planning; Transit-Oriented Development; Office of Planning; Transit-Oriented Development Advisory Group HI SB2997 Referred to TRE/WLA; WAM. 1/29/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/692971
California Open Data Standard. CA AB1215 From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. 2/1/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/605575
Relative to innovative communities MA S1986 Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means 2/4/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/653877
North Korea Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2016 US HR757 Became Public Law No: 114-122. (TXT | PDF) 2/18/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/578813
State college and university bookstores required to provide a policy of price-matching; University of Minnesota requested to provide a policy of price-matching at bookstores operated in its facilities; and performance goal related to textbook cost reduction enacted. MN HF2499 Introduction and first reading; referred to Higher Education Policy and Finance 3/8/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/705051
Transit-oriented Development; Office of Planning; Appropriation ($) HI SB3076 Referred to TRN/WAL; EDB; FIN; referral sheet 26 3/10/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/696140
Resolve establishing a special commission relative to reducing the costs associated with the purchase of college textbooks MA H4060 Resolve reported favorably by committee and referred to the Joint Committee on Rules of the two branches; acting concurrently 3/10/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/728774
Making the cost of textbooks and other college course materials more affordable. WA HB2686 By resolution; reintroduced and retained in present status. 3/10/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/686371
Making higher education more affordable by providing incentives for the use of open source instructional materials. WA HB2780 By resolution; reintroduced and retained in present status. 3/10/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/686373
Making 2015 supplemental operating appropriations. WA SB5076 By resolution; reintroduced and retained in present status. 3/10/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/539326
Technology FL H1195 Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability 3/11/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/674104
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) and University of Minnesota (U of M) bookstores price-matching policies requirement; performance goal for cost reduction MN SF2719 Referred to Higher Education and Workforce Development 3/14/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/728052
Energy Efficient Government Technology Act US HR1268 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. 3/15/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/609858
Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act of 2016 US HR4731 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 9. 3/16/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/729091
Relative to the collection of mobility study data conducted in connection with construction projects funded by MassDOT MA S1873 Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means 3/21/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/635874
Political subdivision information on the Internet. Requires local governments and school corporations to provide information for posting on the Indiana transparency Internet web site (transparency web site) as follows: (1) Expenditures categorized by personal services; other operating expenses or total operating expenses; and debt service; including lease payments; related to debt. (2) A listing of fund balances; specifically identifying balances in funds that are being used for accumulation of IN SB0126 Public Law 208 3/24/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/666755
Ethics - Reports of Regulated Lobbyists - Open Data Format MD HB726 Senate Hearing (13:00 3/31/2016 ) 3/31/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/702118
Relative to open textbooks MA S675 Accompanied a study order; see S2214 4/7/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/635999
Money Services Business: Reqs; Licensing; AK HB271 REFERRED TO RULES 4/12/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/684983
Enhancing Overseas Traveler Vetting Act US HR4403 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. 4/14/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/699426
LOCAL GOV-NOTICES AND RECORDS IL HB6098 Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 4/22/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/710547
OPEN Government Data Act Open; Public; Electronic; and Necessary Government Data Act US HR5051 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. 4/26/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/739111
House concurrent resolution congratulating Windsor public schools’ student winners of the 2016 State Science Fair VT HCR365 Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b 4/29/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/750135
Relative to the collection of mobility study data conducted in connection with construction projects funded by MassDOT MA H2966 Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means 5/2/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/618014
As introduced; creates a task force to study the feasibility of state government utilizing an open data policy. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 10 and Title 12. TN HB2215 Comp. became Pub. Ch. 994 5/2/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/686527
As introduced; creates a task force to study the feasibility of state government utilizing an open data policy. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 10 and Title 12. TN SB2427 Pub. Ch. 994 5/2/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/688768
OPEN MEETINGS-POSTING RECORDS IL HB5522 Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan McConchie 5/6/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/706347
S 7768Relates to the procurement and use of Open Source Initiative approved open source license by state agencies NY 5/12/2016 May 12; 2016REFERRED TO FINANCE 5/12/2016 https://openstates.org/ny/bills/2015-2016/S7768/
Relates to the procurement and use of Open Source Initiative approved open source license by state agencies. NY S07768 REFERRED TO FINANCE 5/12/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/742189
An original bill to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for fiscal year 2017; and for other purposes. US S2937 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 468. 5/17/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/743205
International Communications Privacy Act US HR5323 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. 5/25/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/744418
International Communications Privacy Act US S2986 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. 5/25/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/744599
Text of the Senate amendment to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2017 for the maintenance of the departments; boards; commissions; institutions and certain activities of the commonwealth; for interest; sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements (House; No. 4201) MA S2305 See H4201 5/26/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/745148
Voting machines; requirements; audits. KS HB2659 House Died in Committee 6/1/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/708980
Provides a maximum $200 tax credit for taxpayer expenses associated with the development of open source and free software license programs. NY S00161 REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE 6/2/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/529488
Education. CA AB1602 Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 24; Statutes of 2016. 6/27/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/674355
Health. CA SB833 Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 30; Statutes of 2016. 6/27/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/674339
Making appropriations for the fiscal year 2017 for the maintenance of the departments; boards; commissions; institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth; for interest; sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements MA H4201 Reported; in part; by H4451 6/29/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/740479
Hawaii Interagency Council for Transit-oriented Development; Established; Coordinated Statewide Planning; Appropriation ($) HI SB3077 Act 130; on 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1232). 6/30/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/696332
Relative to job creation; workforce development and infrastructure investment MA S2422 See H4483 7/14/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/748115
Relative to job creation; workforce development and infrastructure investment MA S2423 See H4483 7/14/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/748217
Relative to job creation; workforce development and infrastructure investment MA S2435 See H4483 7/14/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/748693
LOCAL GOV-NOTICES AND RECORDS IL SB3181 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments 7/31/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/717005
Relative to job creation; workforce development and infrastructure investment MA H4483 Reported by H4569 7/31/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/748126
Relative to job creation and workforce development MA H4569 Referred to the committee on House Ways and Means 8/11/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/748876
Directs Rutgers Discovery Informatics Institute; Office of Information Technology; and New Jersey Big Data Alliance to develop advanced cyberinfrastructure strategic plan; appropriates $150;000.* NJ A2075 Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments; 2nd Reading 9/8/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/694634
Digital GAP Act Digital Global Access Policy Act of 2016 US HR5537 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. 9/8/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/747092
North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016 US S2012 House Subcommittee on Energy and Power Hearing (09:30 9/8/2016 106 DSOB) 9/8/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/655197
Public records. CA AB2853 Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 275; Statutes of 2016. 9/9/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/718015
FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 US S2644 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 637. 9/20/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/726460
OpenJustice Data Act of 2016. CA AB2524 Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 418; Statutes of 2016. 9/21/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/717537
The Open and Transparent Water Data Act. CA AB1755 Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 506; Statutes of 2016. 9/23/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/700303
Instructional materials: followup adoptions. CA AB575 Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 550; Statutes of 2016. 9/24/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/599827
Public information-accessibility/public office uniform accounting OH HB130 Refer to Committee: Finance 9/28/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/626388
American Space Renaissance Act US HR4945 Referred to the Subcommittee on Space. 9/30/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/737633
VOTE Act of 2016 Verifying Optimal Tools for Elections Act of 2016 US HR5131 Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology. 9/30/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/739872
A bill to improve federal network security and authorize and enhance an existing intrusion detection and prevention system for civilian federal networks. US S1869 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 673. 11/17/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/652765
Health. CA AB1605 Died on Senate inactive file. 11/30/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/674400
Homelessness: report. CA AB2256 From Senate committee without further action. 11/30/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/716316
Statewide open data portal. CA SB573 From Assembly without further action. 11/30/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/604388
Instructional materials: follow-up adoptions. CA SB1106 From Assembly without further action. 11/30/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/715355
To amend title 31; United States Code; to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to include all funds when issuing certain geographic targeting orders; and for other purposes. US HR5602 Message on Senate action sent to the House. 12/12/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/747597
OPEN Government Data Act Open; Public; Electronic; and Necessary Government Data Act US S2852 Held at the desk. 12/12/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/739324
New Jersey Open Data Initiative to require certain information be provided on Internet to public and State agencies. NJ A3955 Substituted by S727 (SCS/2R) 12/19/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/747080
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 US S2943 Signed by President. 12/23/2016 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/743465
S 490Provides a maximum $200 tax credit for taxpayer expenses associated with the development of open source and free software license programs NY 1/4/2017 Jan 4; 2017REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS 1/4/2017 https://openstates.org/ny/bills/2017-2018/S490/
S 492Relates to the procurement and use of Open Source Initiative approved open source license by state agencies NY 1/4/2017 Jan 4; 2017REFERRED TO FINANCE 1/4/2017 https://openstates.org/ny/bills/2017-2018/S492/
Provides a maximum $200 tax credit for taxpayer expenses associated with the development of open source and free software license programs. NY S00490 REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS 1/4/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/761868
Relates to the procurement and use of Open Source Initiative approved open source license by state agencies. NY S00492 REFERRED TO FINANCE 1/4/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/761622
Energy Efficient Government Technology Act US HR306 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. 1/11/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/764439
HB 1253Making higher education more affordable by providing incentives for the use of open source instructional materials. WA 1/16/2017 Jan 8; 2018By resolution; reintroduced and retained in present status. 1/16/2017 https://openstates.org/wa/bills/2017-2018/HB1253/
Minnesota health plan; Minnesota health board; Minnesota health fund; office of health quality and planning; ombusdman for patient advocacy and auditor general for the Minnesota health plan creation and appropriation MN SF222 Author added Klein 1/26/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/783877
Relating To Technology Development. HI SB1126 Referred to ETT; WAM. 1/27/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/795724
Digital GAP Act Digital Global Access Policy Act of 2017 US HR600 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. 1/30/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/792317
A 4521Provides a maximum $200 tax credit for taxpayer expenses associated with the development of open source and free software license programs NY 2/2/2017 Jan 3; 2018REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS 2/2/2017 https://openstates.org/ny/bills/2017-2018/A4521/
New Jersey Open Data Initiative; to require certain information be provided on Internet to public and State agencies.** NJ S727 Approved P.L.2017; c.2. 2/6/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/680172
Public finance; exempting Department of Corrections from information technology requirements. Emergency. OK SB540 Referred to Appr/Sub-Public Safety and Judiciary 2/7/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/790534
BRIGHT Futures Act NC S65 Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate 2/13/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/818722
As introduced; requires the information systems council to assess the feasibility of incorporating the recommendations of the open data task force into the council's policy guidelines for the overall management of the state's information systems. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 10 and Title 12. TN HB1275 Assigned to s/c State Government Subcommittee 2/15/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/819301
Commending Kurt O'Connor. VA HJR954 Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ954ER) 2/23/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/826210
Commending Gabriel Filippini. VA HJR958 Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ958ER) 2/23/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/826246
Competitive bids for providing online courses required. MN HF1809 Introduction and first reading; referred to Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Finance 2/27/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/841318
Medical Innovation Prize Fund Act US S495 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health; Education; Labor; and Pensions. 3/2/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/846680
Online hunter education and safety course competitive bids requirement MN SF1766 Referred to Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance 3/6/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/847128
Health Info Exchange Liability & Planning NM SB189 Senate Finance Committee (00:00 3/8/2017 Room 325) 3/8/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/797516
SB 1784Relating to open-source instructional material for public schools. TX 3/9/2017 Jun 15; 2017Effective immediately 3/9/2017 https://openstates.org/tx/bills/85/SB1784/
Fair and Clear Campaign Transparency Act US HR1440 Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. 3/10/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/852645
An Act Concerning Thresholds For State Construction Contracts; The Sharing Of Executive Branch Agency Data And The Repeal Of A Provision Concerning Appraisal Fees. CT SB01031 Government Administration and Elections Public Hearing (00:00 3/20/2017 ) 3/20/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/856312
Health care availability and affordability for every Minnesotan guaranteed; Minnesota Health Plan; Minnesota Health Board; Minnesota Health Fund; Office of Health Quality and Planning; ombudsman for patient advocacy; and auditor general for the Minnesota Heath Plan established; 1332 waiver requested; rulemaking authorized; and money appropriated. MN HF488 Author added Wagenius. 3/23/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/799025
Financial Transparency Act of 2017 US HR1530 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges; Energy; and Credit. 3/23/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/857814
Public finance; agencies subject to certain information technology requirements; requiring special audit. OK SB458 Coauthored by Senator Pittman 3/28/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/785309
Public finance; agencies subject to certain information technology requirements; requiring special audit. OK SB458 Coauthored by Senator Pittman 3/28/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/905544
OPEN Government Data Act Open; Public; Electronic; and Necessary Government Data Act US HR1770 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. 3/29/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/865590
Improving Access To Affordable Prescription Drugs Act US S771 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. 3/29/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/865544
Joint Transparency and Open Access in Government Study Committee; create GA SR130 Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub 3/30/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/804642
OPEN MEETINGS POSTING RECORDS IL HB0442 House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 3/31/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/776549
An Act Concerning The State Economic Strategic Plan And The Reporting Requirements Of The Department Of Economic And Community Development. CT HB07231 File Number 360 4/3/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/844883
To Create A Panel On Data Transparency; And To Create The Positions Of Chief Data Officer And Chief Privacy Officer Within The Department Of Information Systems. AR HB1793 Notification that HB1793 is now Act 912 4/5/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/844803
Improving Access To Affordable Prescription Drugs Act US HR1776 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. 4/5/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/865546
As introduced; requires the information systems council to assess the feasibility of incorporating the recommendations of the open data task force into the council's policy guidelines for the overall management of the state's information systems. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 10 and Title 12. TN SB1034 Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee 4/11/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/818918
Sunshine Week. CA ACR25 Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 31; Statutes of 2017. 4/17/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/832273
Relating to increased flexibility in the use of the Instructional Materials Allotment TX HB413 Left pending in committee 4/18/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/754300
BRIGHT Futures Act NC H68 Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate 4/21/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/814893
Relating To Technology Development. HI HB1329 Conference Committee Meeting (13:30 4/25/2017 Conference Room 423) 4/25/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/796089
Relating to the creation of an instructional materials web portal by the commissioner of education. TX HB3487 Withdrawn from schedule 4/25/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/852423
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act US HR1443 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. 4/25/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/854110
Establish Bd of Postsecondary Ed. Credentials NC H917 Ref To Com On Appropriations 4/26/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/872974
VET TEC Act Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses Act US HR1989 House Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Hearing (10:00 4/26/2017 334 CHOB) 4/26/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/868998
OPEN MEETINGS POSTING RECORDS IL HB3323 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield 4/27/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/820796
House concurrent resolution congratulating the Westford School Periodic Pandas on their selection as semifinalists in the FIRSTLEGO League Global Innovation Award competition VT HCR159 Adopted in Concurrence 5/5/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/876294
Relating to the instructional materials and technology allotment; open education resource instructional materials; and the State Board of Education long-range technology plan. TX HB4140 Committee report sent to Calendars 5/6/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/855044
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act US S385 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 73. 5/10/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/828696
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding grid modernization. US HRes334 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. 5/19/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/879258
Relating to the instructional materials and technology allotment; open education resource instructional materials; and the State Board of Education long-range technology plan. TX SB1481 Placed on General State Calendar 5/23/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/852487
Relating to the creation of an instructional materials web portal by the commissioner of education. TX SB1484 Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. 5/24/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/852339
The Textbook Cost Savings Act of 2017 MD SB424 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 763 5/25/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/799493
PRIDE Act Police Reporting Information; Data; and Evidence Act of 2017 US S1258 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. 5/25/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/881223
An Act To Provide Flexibility for Education Technology Programs in Maine Schools ME LD1603 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) 6/6/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/877990
State information technology; modifying duties of Chief Information Officer. Effective date. Emergency. OK SB105 Approved by Governor 06/06/2017 6/6/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/776455
State information technology; modifying duties of Chief Information Officer. Effective date. Emergency. OK SB105 Approved by Governor 06/06/2017 6/6/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/904012
Relating to the purchase and use of open educational resources. TX SB810 Effective immediately 6/9/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/820200
Relating to instructional materials and technology for public schools. TX HB3526 Effective immediately 6/12/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/853130
Relating to open-source instructional material for public schools. TX SB1784 Effective immediately 6/15/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/853685
VET TEC Act of 2017 Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses Act of 2017 US S1277 Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. 6/15/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/881057
Enhancing Overseas Traveler Vetting Act US HR2627 Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism; Nonproliferation; and Trade. 6/27/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/880749
Department of Defense Software Management Improvement Act of 2017 US S1443 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. 6/27/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/885666
BLOCKCHAIN TASK FORCE IL HJR0025 Adopted Both Houses 6/28/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/816880
To require the President to develop a national strategy for combating the financing of terrorism and related forms of illicit finance; and for other purposes. US HR3100 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. 6/28/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/885797
Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017 US S722 Message on Senate action sent to the House. 6/29/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/861986
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government; General Fund and Other Funds and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30; 2018 and June 30; 2019 ME LD390 Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 396 Yeas 35 - Nays 0 - Excused 0 - Absent 0 7/4/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/806750
An Act Concerning Economic Development Programs Administered By The Department Of Economic And Community Development; The Minority Business Initiative Advisory Board; The State Economic Strategic Plan And The Evaluation Of Business Assistance And Incentive Programs. CT SB00966 Signed by the Governor 7/11/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/844947
PRIDE Act Police Reporting Information; Data; and Evidence Act of 2017 US HR2676 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime; Terrorism; Homeland Security; And Investigations. 7/11/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/881036
Veterans Health Administration Reform Act of 2017 US S1279 Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. 7/11/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/881060
Relative to innovative communities MA H2005 Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Hearing (10:30 7/18/2017 A-2) 7/18/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/851186
Relative to innovative communities MA S197 Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Hearing (10:30 7/18/2017 A-2) 7/18/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/835185
Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017 US HR3203 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. 7/24/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/886765
OPEN Government Data Act Open; Public; Electronic; and Necessary Government Data Act US S760 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 180. 7/24/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/865606
National Strategy for Combating Terrorist; Underground; and Other Illicit Financing Act US HR3321 House Committee on Financial Services Hearing (10:00 7/25/2017 2128 RHOB) 7/25/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/887533
International Communications Privacy Act US S1671 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. 7/27/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/888152
Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act US HR3364 Became Public Law No: 115-44. (TXT | PDF) 8/2/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/887812
Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 US S1598 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 200. 8/2/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/887568
LOCAL GOV-NOTICES AND RECORDS IL SB2032 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments 8/4/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/822256
Water and Energy Sustainability through Technology Act US HR3275 Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. 8/8/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/887136
Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 US HR3218 Became Public Law No: 115-48. (TXT | PDF) 8/16/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/886888
Relating to open data standards. OR HB3361 Chapter 720; (2017 Laws): Effective date January 1; 2018. 8/18/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/847804
Building America's Trust Act US S1757 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 208. 9/5/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/888776
American Hope Act of 2017 US HR3591 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security. 9/6/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/888281
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 US S1761 By Senator Burr from Select Committee on Intelligence filed written report. Report No. 115-151. Additional and Minority views filed. 9/7/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/889533
Moving FIRST Act Moving and Fostering Innovation to Revolutionize Smarter Transportation Act US S1809 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce; Science; and Transportation. 9/14/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/890711
Voting Modernization Bond Act of 2018. CA AB668 Ordered to inactive file at the request of Senator Monning. 9/15/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/826159
Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 US S1460 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. 9/19/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/885776
International Communications Privacy Act US HR3718 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime; Terrorism; Homeland Security; And Investigations. 9/21/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/890312
BLOCKCHAIN TASK FORCE IL HR0120 Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 9/28/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/816817
Relative to the collection; accuracy and public availability of arrest data MA H953 Accompanied a new draft; see S2170 10/2/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/838229
Moving FIRST Act Moving and Fostering Innovation to Revolutionize Smarter Transportation Act US HR3901 Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. 10/3/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/892086
Providing for information technology; establishing the Office of Information Technology and the Information Technology Fund; providing for administrative and procurement procedures and for the Legislative Cybersecurity Oversight Committee; and imposing penalties. PA SB914 Communications And Technology Hearing (09:00 10/25/2017 Hearing Room 1 North Office Bldg.) 10/25/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/892345
Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2017 US S2046 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. 10/31/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/894314
Relative to the collection; accuracy and public availability of arrest data MA S1681 Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Hearing (10:00 11/1/2017 A-2) 11/1/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/836020
To establish the Massachusetts Open Data Standard MA S1725 Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Hearing (10:00 11/1/2017 A-2) 11/1/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/835189
Hydropower Policy Modernization Act of 2017 US HR3043 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. 11/9/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/885375
Relative to criminal justice reform MA H4011 Published as amended; see H4043 11/14/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/894782
Relative to criminal justice reform MA H4043 H4011; published as amended 11/14/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/897599
Providing for information technology; establishing the Office of Information Technology and the Information Technology Fund; providing for administrative and procurement procedures and for the Legislative Cybersecurity Oversight Committee; and imposing penalties. PA HB1704 State Government Hearing (09:00 11/14/2017 Room 60 East Wing) 11/14/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/889139
Creating a means for tracking the unmet need of individuals with developmental disabilities in the Commonwealth MA S54 Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means 11/15/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/835867
21st Century Flood Reform Act US HR2874 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking; Housing; and Urban Affairs. 11/15/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/883750
Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2017 US HR4174 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. 11/16/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/894332
Promoting United States national security and foreign policy objectives through consolidation and strengthening of the rule of law and respect for human rights in the Republic of Azerbaijan. US HRes537 Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe; Eurasia; and Emerging Threats. 11/29/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/891673
Relating To Technology Development. HI SB1126 Carried over to 2018 Regular Session. 11/30/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/907122
Advancing International and Foreign Language Education Act US HR4491 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. 11/30/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/898147
Transparency in Government Act of 2017 US HR4504 Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform; and in addition to the Committees on Rules; House Administration; the Judiciary; Ethics; Ways and Means; and Financial Services; for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker; in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. 11/30/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/898152
METRO Accountability and Reform Act Metro Efficiency; Transparency; Reliability; Oversight; Accountability and Reform Act US HR4534 Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. 12/5/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/898763
SECURE Act of 2017 Security; Enforcement; and Compassion United in Reform Efforts Act US S2192 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 275. 12/6/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/899308
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 US HR2810 Became Public Law No: 115-91. 12/12/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/883087
Improve transparency of public data OH HB3 Reported - Amended: Finance 12/13/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/805455
Advancing International and Foreign Language Education Act US S2255 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health; Education; Labor; and Pensions. 12/20/2017 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/902572
Establishes the open data law requiring the office of information technology services to establish an open data website and requiring covered state entities to publish certain data on such website. NY A03401 referred to governmental operations 1/3/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/799892
Provides a maximum $200 tax credit for taxpayer expenses associated with the development of open source and free software license programs. NY A04521 referred to ways and means 1/3/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/808360
Enacts the college textbook affordability act; establishes the New York state open education resources council and the New York state open source digital library; authorizes SUNY campuses and community colleges to adopt open educational resources adoption incentive program campus plans and apply for grants to implement such plans; provides that settlements with the office of the attorney general shall be used to provide assistance to the state university of New York for the purposes of carrying NY A08296 REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION 1/3/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/882730
Making higher education more affordable by providing incentives for the use of open source instructional materials. WA HB1253 By resolution; reintroduced and retained in present status. 1/8/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/778396
Concerning the capital budget. WA SB5981 Senate Rules 'X' file. 1/8/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/887390
Financial Technology Innovation and Defense Act US HR4752 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. 1/10/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/917648
Wildfire Management Technology Advancement Act of 2018 US S2290 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. 1/10/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/917640
HB 1429MS Statewide Open Source Software Law; create to incentivize development of software at colleges for use by state agencies. MS 1/15/2018 Jan 30; 2018Died In Committee 1/15/2018 https://openstates.org/ms/bills/2018/HB1429/
Relating To Transit-oriented Development. HI HB1680 Introduced and Pass First Reading 1/17/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/922799
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 US S1519 Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S270) 1/18/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/886380
Concerning the capital budget. WA SB6090 Chapter 2; 2018 Laws PV. 1/19/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/912117
Establishes the open data law requiring the office of information technology services to establish an open data website and requires covered state entities to publish certain data on such website. NY S00634 RECOMMIT; ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN 1/22/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/762259
No Subject Available FL H7047 Filed in error 1/23/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/933979
Securing America's Future Act of 2018 US HR4760 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security. 1/24/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/917625
Concerning the capital budget. WA HB1075 House Rules 'X' file. 1/24/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/767235
YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL IL SB0934 Re-assigned to Government Reform 1/30/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/814333
MS Statewide Open Source Software Law; create to incentivize development of software at colleges for use by state agencies. MS HB1429 Died In Committee 1/30/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/924987
Money Services Business: Reqs; Licensing; AK HB180 REFERRED TO JUDICIARY 1/31/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/856968
Virginia Open Data Initiative Act; created; report. VA HB781 Stricken from docket by Science and Technology (22-Y 0-N) 2/5/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/914075
Virginia Open Data Initiative Act; created; report. VA SB830 Incorporated by General Laws and Technology 2/5/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/924043
Establishes the open data law requiring the office of information technology services to establish an open data website and requiring covered state entities to publish certain data on such website. NY S07541 ADVANCED TO THIRD READING 2/6/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/931792
Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act US HR4631 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. 2/6/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/900878
GREAT Act Grant Reporting Efficiency and Agreements Transparency Act of 2018 US HR4887 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. 2/6/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/939196
Resolve establishing a special commission relative to reducing costs associated with the purchase of college textbooks MA S2169 Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules 2/7/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/892044
Celebrating the life of Captain Howard Todd Kauderer; USN; Ret. VA HJR176 Agreed to by Senate 2/8/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/939079
George Hawkins Recognition Resolution Of 2018 DC CER22-0251 Resolution ACR22-0251 Effective from January 9; 2018 Published in DC Register Vol 65 and Page 1408 2/9/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/922564
State recordkeeping; etc.; joint subcommittee to study implementation of blockchain technology. VA HJR153 Left in Rules 2/13/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/933450
OPEN MEETINGS POSTING RECORDS IL HB4838 Referred to Rules Committee 2/14/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/952777
Public finance; Information Technology Consolidation and Coordination Act; modifying definitions; exempting certain agencies from consolidation; effective date. OK HB3054 CR; Do Pass Higher Education and Career Tech Committee 2/14/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/927626
Financial Technology Protection Act US HR5036 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. 2/15/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/955312
Grid Modernization Act US S2445 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. 2/15/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/955307
The Textbook Cost Savings Act of 2017 MD HB967 Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. 2/21/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/812384
Commending Park View High School. VA HJR262 Agreed to by Senate by voice vote 2/22/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/951284
Concerning the capital budget. WA HB2395 Referred to Rules 2 Review. 2/26/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/911473
Deterring and Defeating Rocket and Missile Threats to Israel Act of 2018 US HR5126 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs; and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services; for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker; in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. 2/27/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/962360
Requesting The Chief Information Officer; In Conjunction With The Information Technology Steering Committee; To Develop State Strategic Open Data Goals And Objectives. HI SCR41 Referred to GVO/ETT. 3/1/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/960789
Requesting The Development Of A State Information Technology Strategic Plan To Include Data Goals And Objectives. HI SCR42 Referred to GVO/ETT. 3/1/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/960779
Requesting The Chief Information Officer; In Conjunction With The Information Technology Steering Committee; To Develop State Strategic Open Data Goals And Objectives. HI SR20 Referred to GVO/ETT; WAM. 3/1/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/960752
Securing America's Elections Act of 2018 US HR5147 Referred to the Committee on House Administration; and in addition to the Committee on the Budget; for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker; in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. 3/1/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/964449
To promote the safe integration of autonomous vehicles into the transportation system of the Commonwealth MA H1829 House concurred 3/5/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/841058
To promote the safe integration of autonomous vehicles into the transportation system of the Commonwealth MA S1945 House concurred 3/5/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/837200
Directs Rutgers Discovery Informatics Institute; Office of Information Technology; and New Jersey Big Data Alliance to develop advanced cyberinfrastructure strategic plan; appropriates $150;000. NJ A3546 Introduced; Referred to Assembly Science; Innovation and Technology Committee 3/5/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/966285
An Act Concerning Certain Reporting Requirements Of The Department Of Economic And Community Development. CT SB00262 Commerce Public Hearing (00:00 3/8/2018 ) 3/8/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/961593
Relating To Technology Development. HI SB2902 Referred to EDB; FIN; referral sheet 36 3/8/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/932414
Creating a means for tracking the unmet need of individuals with developmental disabilities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts MA H100 Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means 3/9/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/840820
Information Technology FL H5201 Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability 3/10/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/933815
An Act Concerning State Agency Data Management And Processes; The Transmittal Of Town Property Assessment Information And The Suspension Of Certain Regulatory Requirements. CT HB05172 Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office 3/12/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/958467
Relating To Technology Development. HI HB2080 The committee(s) on ETT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED; WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in ETT were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai; Taniguchi; L. Thielen; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Baker; Galuteria. 3/12/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/931052
Task force to study algorithms for public health and safety created. MN HF3619 Introduction and first reading; referred to Health and Human Services Reform 3/12/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/969122
Establishes NJ Blockchain Initiative Task Force. NJ A3613 Introduced; Referred to Assembly Science; Innovation and Technology Committee 3/12/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/969513
Government Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act; amends Act to facilitate sharing data. VA SB580 Signed by President 3/12/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/918315
Relating To Energy. HI HB2719 Re-Referred to TRE; WAM. 3/13/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/935568
Requesting The Development Of A State Information Technology Strategic Plan To Include Data Goals And Objectives. HI HCR94 Referred to LAB; FIN; referral sheet 39 3/13/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/967960
Requesting The Development Of A State Information Technology Strategic Plan To Include Data Goals And Objectives. HI HR78 Referred to LAB; FIN; referral sheet 39 3/13/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/967964
Establishes NJ Blockchain Initiative Task Force. NJ S2297 Introduced in the Senate; Referred to Senate State Government; Wagering; Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee 3/13/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/969680
Relative to organization of the department of information technology. NH HB1622 Introduced 03/08/2018 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; Senate Journal 7 3/14/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/896028
Relating To Technology Development. HI HB1329 Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 385). 3/15/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/908241
Relating To Housing. HI SB3034 The committees on TRN recommend that the measure be PASSED; WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Aquino; Brower; Nakamura; San Buenaventura; McDermott; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Quinlan; Hashem. 3/15/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/935553
General Assembly - Department of Legislative Services - Reorganization and Duties MD HB874 Senate Hearing (11:00 3/15/2018 ) 3/15/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/945179
General Assembly - Department of Legislative Services - Reorganization and Duties MD SB892 Senate Hearing (11:00 3/15/2018 ) 3/15/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/946298
An Act Concerning Executive Branch Data Management And Processes. CT HB05517 Government Administration and Elections Public Hearing (00:00 3/19/2018 ) 3/19/2018 https://billtrack50.com/BillDetail/969357