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LA HB610

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Raymond Crews

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the state treasurer to invest up to 10% of the Revenue Stabilization Trust Fund in gold bullion, gold specie, or both

  • Defines "gold bullion" as gold formed into uniform shapes such as ingots, bars, or plates with uniform content and purity suitable for bulk or wholesale precious metals transactions

  • Defines "gold specie" as gold coins of uniform shape, size, design, content, and purity suitable for use as currency or medium of exchange

  • Authorizes the treasurer to enter contracts necessary for implementation, including contracting with a depository to serve as custodian of acquired gold

  • Effective July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Authorizes the state treasurer to invest up to ten percent of available monies in the Revenue Stabilization Trust Fund in gold

FUNDS/FUNDING

Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/26/2026

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