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HB2971 • 2025
Modifies the allowable investments for certain financial institutions.
This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.
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Chapter 96, (2025 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2026.
Governor signed.
President signed.
Speaker signed.
Third reading. Carried by Taylor. Passed. Ayes, 26; Excused, 3--Linthicum, Smith DB, Starr.
Carried over to 05-08 by unanimous consent.
Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
Second reading.
Work Session held.
Public Hearing held.
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Labor and Business.
Third reading. Carried by Gomberg. Passed. Ayes, 55; Excused, 4--Cate, Evans, Nguyen H, Walters; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Speaker Fahey.
Second reading.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
Work Session held.
Public Hearing held.
Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Digest: The Act changes how certain banks can invest money. The Act changes how public depositories compute their net worth. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.6). Modifies the allowable investments for certain financial institutions. Modifies the method of calculating the net worth of qualified depositories. Relating to: Relating to financial institutions. Current location: Chapter Number Assigned