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GA HR99
Resolution
Status
1/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kim Schofield
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing the General Assembly to spend public funds on baby bond savings programs without requiring direct benefit in return to the state
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Creates the Baby Bond Savings Plan Trust Fund, administered by a board established by general law, with funds usable for higher education, home purchases, investments, or other qualified expenses once beneficiaries reach a certain age
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Trust fund deposits would not constitute state property, cannot be commingled with state funds, and are exempt from constitutional debt limitations
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Contributions and revenues deposited into the fund would not lapse and are protected from certain budget limitations
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Requires voter ratification through a ballot measure asking whether to authorize the baby bond savings program and trust fund
Legislative Description
General Assembly; Baby Bond Savings Plan Trust Fund; authorize creation - CA
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/3/2025