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MS HB861

Bill

Status

Passed

3/11/2011

Primary Sponsor

Johnny Stringer

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 25-11-121 of the Mississippi Code to establish fiduciary requirements for investment managers overseeing certain Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) investments.

  • Requires any person or entity exercising discretionary authority or control over separate managed accounts, limited partnerships, or commingled funds to act as a fiduciary in managing or disposing of those assets.

  • Applies to non-traditionally authorized investments that comprise no more than 10% of the total book value of PERS investments and are managed by Securities and Exchange Commission registered investment advisory firms or approved by the board of trustees.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Retirement; provide that persons who exercise control over certain PERS investments shall act as fiduciaries.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/11/2011

Full Bill Text

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