OFFICE OF FISCAL ANALYSIS
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sSB-1039
AN ACT CONCERNING BLOCKCHAIN AND EMERGING
TECHNOLOGIES.
Primary Analyst: DC 4/6/21
Contributing Analyst(s): MM, CP
OFA Fiscal Note
State Impact:
Agency Affected Fund-Effect FY 22 $ FY 23 $
Department of Administrative
Services
GF - Cost Minimal None
Note: GF=General Fund
Municipal Impact: None
Explanation
On or before October 1, 2021, the Department of Administrative
Services shall develop and issue a request for information for the
incorporation of blockchain technology to facilitate cost-effective
efficiencies in state services. This will result in a minimal cost.
Not later than January 1, 2022, the Commissioner of Administrative
Services shall evaluate the responses to the request for information and
submit a report, identifying department functions that may be made
more efficient or cost-effective by blockchain technology to the
commerce and government administration committees.
On or before January 1, 2022, the Commissioner of Economic and
Community Development, in consultation with AdvanceCT, shall
develop a plan to support the state's remote work economy. Not later
than January 1, 2022, the commissioner shall submit such a plan to the
commerce committee. 2021SB-01039-R000325-FN.DOCX Page 2 of 2
The Out Years
The fiscal impact identified above would only be reflected in FY 22.