Jerry Brown has signed bills that recognize the legal use of Bitcoins and other digital currencies in California, repeal a requirement for food handlers to use gloves, and keep minor truants out of lockup facilities, his aides announced Saturday.In all, the governor signed 15 pieces of legislation into law, including one that reflects the changing way that technology has Californians doing business.AB 129 will allow Bitcoins and other digital currency to be legally used in transactions in California by repealing a provision of state law that bars the use of "anything but the lawful money of the United States."AssemblymanRoger Dickinson (D-Sacramento) said the new law he wrote only recognizes what is already happening.“In an era of evolving payment methods, from Amazon Coins to Starbucks Stars, it is impractical to ignore the growing use of cash alternatives,” Dickinson said in a recent statement.Brown also signed a measure that repeals a year-old law requiring chefs, bartenders and other food handlers to wear plastic gloves when touching ready-to-eat food.The law being repealed created a backlash from the food industry, which said it was unnecessary and caused disruptions to the smooth flow of operations when handlers were forced to repeatedly put on and take off gloves to conduct various activities.Assemblyman Richard Pan (D-Sacramento) introduced AB 2130, which reverts to a requirement that food employees minimize bare hand and arm contact with nonprepackaged food that is in a ready-to-eat form.

That measure takes effect immediately, while the other bills take effect Jan."This is a common sense fix to California's Health and Safety Code, and we worked closely with the bill's author to ensure quick action could be taken," said Evan Westrup, a spokesman for the governor.Other bills signed by the governor will:--Prohibit secured detention as a penalty for minor truants who are found in contempt of court solely for failing to obey a court order to attend school.Mark Leno (D-San Francisco) authored SB 1296.--Designates the California red-legged frog   (Rana draytonii) as the official state amphibian.bitcoin seed fundsAB 2364 was introduced by Assemblyman V. Manuel Perez (D-Coachella).ethereum coin earnJerry Brown signed a bill Saturday that legalizes the use of Bitcoin and other digital currencies, reversing what backers called an outdated prohibition against use of alternative currencies.The bill, dubbed AB 129, ensures that various forms of alternative currencies such as digital currencies, coupons, and points are legal for use to purchase goods and services in the state.bitcoin crash december 2014

The new law repeals a provision in existing state law that prohibits anything but US currency being used for commerce.Democratic Assemblyman Roger Dickinson, the bill's author, said earlier this month that the new law reflects the growing popularity of alternative forms of currency."In an era of evolving payment methods, from Amazon Coins to Starbucks Stars, it is impractical to ignore the growing use of cash alternatives," Dickinson said a statement earlier this month."This bill is intended to fine-tune current law to address Californians' payment habits in the mobile and digital fields."Thebitcoin mining hubmove should help smooth the sometimes rocky relationship Bitcoin has had with the state.bitcoin core jsThe Bitcoin Foundation, a nonprofit devoted to promoting best practices for the virtual currency, was ordered last year to cease operations in California, or face hefty fines.cours bitcoin 5 ans

The California Department of Financial Institutions, which oversees banks, credit unions, and other financial organizations operating in the state, accused the foundation of "engaging in the business of money transmission without a license or proper authorization."Pilots have a new way to outfox youCalifornia Assembly Bill 129, a bill that would deem digital currencies 'lawful money' in the US state, will now head to the desk of California Governor Jerry Brown where it will require final approval to become law.bitcoin coin asicThe announcement comes just weeks after AB-129 came before the California Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee, passing by a 7-1 vote.bitcoin mining windows vs linuxAB-129, authored by Assembly Member Roger Dickinson, would recognize digital currencies – along with a host of other commonly-issued forms of value including points and coupons – as lawful alternatives to the US dollar.bitcoin faucet advertising

The state-backed currency would still have legal superiority, as Californian residents are not required to accept forms of lawful money.Dickinson recently commented that the law is primarily designed to allow California consumers the ability to continue using a variety of common payment methods, and to remove penalties currently on the books for their usage."In an era of evolving payment methods, from Amazon Coins to Starbucks Stars, it is impractical to ignore the growing use of cash alternatives.This bill is intended to fine-tune current law to address Californians’ payment habits in the mobile and digital fields."AB-129 first gained attention in the digital currency community back in February, when it was reported that the bill had passed the California Assembly, thereby reaching the halfway point in becoming an active law.At the time, representatives from the California Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee told CoinDesk AB-129 needed to pass three stages in the Senate before reaching the governor's desk.

These included being approved by the Senate Policy Committee, Senate Fiscal Committee, and finally, the Senate Floor.However, any revisions would necessitate another vote in the Assembly.Records from the California legislature indicate that the Senate passed an amended bill on 19th June by a 7-1 vote.The amended bill then headed back to the Assembly floor for a 23rd June vote, where it passed by a margin of 52-11.Now that is has achieved approval in the Senate and Assembly, Governor Brown will have the final say on whether the bill will become law.The news will be welcome to many in the wider digital currency ecosystem, as California continues to be a hotbed of bitcoin activity.A recent statistical analysis by CoinDesk indicated that 40% of bitcoin professionals hail from California, with many residing in the area's famed startup hub, Silicon Valley.Notably, AB-129 is not designed to specifically to support the local ecosystem.Rather, Dickinson told CoinDesk in March that it reflects the government's neutral approach to bitcoin regulation.