Sunday, May 11, 2008
 
Technology

Small businesses need access to affordable technology services and training to compete in both local and global markets. Funds to support and accelerate growth of small businesses in the technology arena must be made more readily accessible. Urban and rural small businesses are particularly vulnerable to the “digital divide”.


Chair:

Esteban Soriano

Email: soriano2@earthlink.net


Legislative Bills

 

Bill

CSBA POSITION

House of Origin

Second House

Governor

COMM.
FLOOR
COMM.
FLOOR

SB-618—Alquist

State agencies

No Position

       

SB 675—Torlakson

Instructional programs

SUPPORT

   

SB 757—Ridley-Thomas

Telecommunications

WATCH
       

SB 843—Calderon

Medical information

WATCH
       
KEY: = PASSED

= UNDER CONSIDERATION

= DIED / FAILED PASSAGE

Updated: November 16, 2007

 

BILL SUMMARIES

SB 618 – Alquist: State agencies: electronic records: Requires state agencies to maintain records in electronic format.

SB 675 – Torlakson: Instructional programs: Requires the State to survey all school districts to determine the availability of course in the area of career technology education and computer literacy.

SB 757 – Ridley-Thomas: Telecommunications: California Teleconnect Fund Administration Committee Fund: grant programs: Establishes a Community Based Supplemental Education Demonstration Grant Program and a Telemedicine Demonstration Grant Program which are paid for by money repaid to the General Fund.

SB 843 – Calderon: Medical information: Allows pharmacies certain communication provisions between them and the patient.

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