The legislature recognizes that the electronic signatures in global and national commerce act, 15 U.S.C. Sec. 7001 et seq., applies to federal and state transactions, including certain governmental transactions, in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce relating to this state. In chapter 72, Laws of 2015, the legislature, to the extent not already authorized by federal or state law, authorizes electronic dealings for governmental affairs and establishes the implementation framework for electronic governmental affairs and governmental transactions. Chapter 72, Laws of 2015 is intended to promote electronic transactions and remove barriers that might prevent electronic transactions with governmental entities.

[2015 c 72 § 1.]