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OK HB1912

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Mike Christian

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the State Treasurer to invest state funds in gold or silver, determining adequate quantities in relation to investment amounts.

  • Adds precious metals as a new authorized investment category (paragraph 10) to the existing list of permissible investments in 62 O.S. 2001, Section 89.2.

  • Maintains existing investment requirements including keeping 80% or more of funds invested, prioritizing safety and liquidity, and following written investment policies.

  • Effective date of July 1, 2011, with an emergency clause for immediate effect upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

Public finance; State Treasurer; investments; precious metals; effective date; emergency.

Public Finance

Last Action

Authored by Senator Shortey (principal Senate author)

3/3/2011

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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