New Hampshire 2024 Regular Session

New Hampshire Senate Bill SB553

Introduced
12/14/23  
Refer
12/14/23  
Report Pass
2/15/24  
Engrossed
3/2/24  
Refer
3/2/24  

Caption

Requiring the investment advisor for the public deposit investment pool to maintain funds in a particular manner.

Impact

The legislation reflects a strategic shift in New Hampshire’s approach to managing state-held funds. By requiring that investments are local, the bill intends to keep financial resources within the state, thus allowing for more focused economic development. Furthermore, investments made through this bill may produce better returns for the state treasury by supporting local economic initiatives. The Fiscal Note accompanying the bill indicates a minimal financial impact, suggesting that implementation costs will be less than $10,000 across the upcoming fiscal years, which might indicate limited administrative burdens.

Summary

Senate Bill 553 mandates that all funds managed by the public deposit investment pool in New Hampshire be invested or deposited within the state. This bill aims to strengthen local economic investment by ensuring public funds contribute directly to the state’s financial system. Additionally, success in local investments could potentially enhance the growth of local businesses and improve the state’s funding capabilities for various public services.

Contention

While the bill is positioned positively from an economic perspective, it may face scrutiny regarding its implications on investment diversity and opportunities for competitive returns. Opponents may argue that limiting investments to within New Hampshire could restrict the pool of potential investment opportunities, which might not always yield the best financial returns for taxpayers. Debates surrounding the flexibility and effectiveness of such localized investment strategies can lead to differing opinions on the bill's long-term sustainability and effectiveness in achieving desired economic outcomes.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NH H0183

Investments and Deposits of Public Funds

NH HB469

Relative to the operation of the public deposit investment pool and the membership of its committee.

NH SB1438

An act to amend Sections 41015, 41033, and 42651 of the Education Code, to amend Sections 6509.5, 6509.7, 6558, 16431, 27000.1, 27000.3, 53600, 53620, 53630, 53631, 53635.2, 53641, 53651, 53682, 53684, 53844, 57603, 59283, 67476, and 67480 of, to amend and renumber Sections 53600.5, 53600.6, 53601, and 53601.8 of, and to repeal Sections 53600.3, 53601, 53601.1, 53601.2, 53601.5, 53601.6, 53602, 53603, 53604, 53605, 53606, 53607, 53608, 53609, 53610, 53630.5, and 53635 of, the Government Code, to amend Sections 1702 and 6077.6 of the Harbors and Navigation Code, to amend Sections 9066 and 9067 of the Health and Safety Code, to amend Sections 12368, 28818, and 107105 107015 of the Public Utilities Code, and to amend Section 100.06 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, relating to local government.

NH SB441

Local Government Investment Pool; certain pooled investments to be approved by the State Depository Board; require

NH HB1672

Maintaining Investments in New Innovation Act

NH HB2515

Relating to pools for the investment of funds of public bodies.

NH H0487

Investments of Public Funds in Bitcoin

NH HB487

Investments of Public Funds in Bitcoin:

NH HB1650

State Treasury; close those funds having no transactional activity other than interest from pooled investments.

NH HB2152

Substitute for HB 2152 by Committee on Financial Institutions and Pensions - Mandating financial institutions to secure governmental unit deposits in excess of the amount insured or guaranteed by the FDIC by utilizing a public moneys pooled method of securities, prohibiting investment advisers that execute bids for the investment of public moneys from managing moneys directly from such bid, allowing governmental unit deposits to be invested at a rate agreed upon by the governmental unit and the financial institution, requiring certification from a governmental unit that deposits in the municipal investment pool fund were first offered to a financial institution in the preceding year and allowing financial institutions to file complaints upon the failure to comply.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.