Now in Effect: Three South Dakota Laws Take Steps Against a Central Bank Digital Currency
PIERRE, S.D. (July 1, 2024) – Today, three South Dakota laws go into effect that take steps to reject a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Rep. Mike Stevens and a bipartisan coalition of cosponsors introduced House Bill 1163 (HB1163) and House Bill 1161 (HB1161)....
To the Governor: North Carolina Bill Would Take First Step Against a Potential CBDC
RALEIGH, N.C. (June 28, 2024) – On Wednesday, the North Carolina House gave final approval to a bill that would take a small step toward limiting the impact of any potential future central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the state, sending to the governor’s...
Signed as Law: Gold and Silver as Legal Tender in Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, La. (May 31, 2024) – This week, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signed a bill into law that recognizes gold and silver as legal tender in the state. Sen. Mark Abraham filed Senate Bill 232 (SB232) on March 1. Under the new law, “any gold or silver coin, specie...