State Lawmakers Mull Range of Tech-Centered Legislation

Government Technology: Technology is steadily solidifying its place in the legislative realm at the state and national level. There is no doubt that in recent years, technology has become a top-shelf issue — up there with health care, prison reform and the like — as it becomes increasingly intertwined with citizens' daily lives and nearly all operations of government.
 
This year, lawmakers across the country have trained their sights on a range of issues, from the police use of cell-site simulators to the recognition of notarized blockchain technology. Here’s a look at some of the pending or recently passed legislation from tech-minded states.

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