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GA HR99

Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kim Schofield

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Trust fund deposits would not constitute state property, cannot be commingled with state funds, and are exempt from constitutional debt limitations

  • Contributions and revenues deposited into the fund would not lapse and are protected from certain budget limitations

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Appropriations1/30/2025

Full Bill Text

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