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NC H721

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/29/2023

Primary Sponsor

Mark Brody

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Department of State Treasurer shall conduct a study examining the acquisition, secure storage, insurance, and liquidation of investment metal bullion (such as gold) and virtual currency (such as Bitcoin) for the State.

  • Study must evaluate the potential impact of allocating General Fund resources to bullion and virtual currency to hedge against inflation, reduce portfolio volatility, and increase returns.

  • Study must analyze costs, benefits, and security of using a privately managed depository, another state's depository, or creating a State-administered depository in North Carolina to hold and manage these assets.

  • Department of State Treasurer shall report findings and legislative recommendations to the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations by January 1, 2024.

  • Appropriates $50,000 in nonrecurring General Fund money to the Department of State Treasurer for the 2023-2024 fiscal year to conduct the study.

Legislative Description

State Precious Metals Depository Study

Appropriations; Budgeting; Council Of State; Financial Institutions; Financial Services; Funds & Accounts; Investments; Public;

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

6/29/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate6/29/2023
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House6/21/2023
Appropriations6/14/2023
State Government6/7/2023
Appropriations4/19/2023

Full Bill Text

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