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MS HB1650
Bill
Status
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Read
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AI Summary
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State Treasurer must annually review by August 1 each public fund, account, or trust receiving interest from pooled investments to identify those with no transactional activity other than interest receipts during the prior fiscal year
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Treasurer may stop interest allocations to inactive funds and, along with the State Fiscal Officer and associated agency, must close or consolidate these dormant funds unless a statutory amendment is required
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State agencies must report detailed information about all their funds by September 30, 2026, including fund purpose, legal authority, interest retention rules, and whether funds can be closed or consolidated
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Treasurer must compile agency reports and submit recommendations to the Legislative Budget Office by December 15, 2026, with full reports required every four years following statewide elections and interim reports in other years
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State Fiscal Officer may withhold Treasury payments from agencies that fail to submit required fund information on time
Legislative Description
State Treasury; close those funds having no transactional activity other than interest from pooled investments.
Last Action
Due From Governor 03/18/26
3/12/2026