The Small Business Committees for both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives passed legislation directing leadership at the Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to collaborate and develop a small business intellectual property (IP) protection training program.

Several bills introduced in West Virginia in 2018 failed to be enacted into law before the legislature adjourned for the session.

A bill has been introduced in the Missouri House to require the Department of Revenue to charge and collect a miles-driven fee of up to $200 for a one-year vehicle registration and up to $400 for a two-year vehicle registration.

Legislation has been introduced in both the Minnesota House and Senate to help create and protect well-managed off-road vehicle (ORV) trails.

The Idaho House and Senate approved a bill allowing a vehicle built for the United States Armed Forces to be registered and operated on public highways in Idaho, even if such a vehicle does not meet federal motor vehicle safety standards.

President Trump recently directed the United States to collect a 25% tariff on all covered steel imports and a 10% tariff on all covered aluminum imports starting on March 23, 2018.

President Trump has directed the U.S. government to levy tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese goods to punish China for the theft of intellectual property (IP) and to address the trade deficit.

A bill to establish a State Trail Authority within the West Virginia Development Office has been passed by the Senate and sent to the House Rules Committee.

The Virginia Senate approved a bill that would allow qualifying military vehicles to be registered and operated on public roadways.

A bill allowing window tinting that met the minimum standard of 25% light transmittance died as the Utah legislature adjourned.