HB1297
Type: B Origin: House Colorado Comments: 0

Baby Bonds Program Study

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The "Baby Bonds Program Study" bill aims to conduct a study on the feasibility and potential impacts of implementing a national program that would provide every newborn in the United States with a savings account, commonly referred to as "baby bonds." The study would assess how such a program could help reduce wealth inequality, promote economic opportunity, and address racial disparities. It would analyze the costs, benefits, and logistics of establishing and managing these accounts. The bill seeks to explore innovative ways to support future generations by fostering financial security and equity from an early age.

Bill Activity

  • 2024-02-14: Introduced In House - Assigned to Finance

  • 2024-03-18: House Committee on Finance Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only

  • 2024-04-04: House Committee on Finance Refer Amended to Appropriations

  • 2024-05-14: House Committee on Appropriations Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed

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  • Name: House Finance Amendment L.003
  • BillId: HB1297
  • LegislativeSession: 2024 Regular Session
  • Description: House Finance Amendment L.003
  • FloorActionDate: 2024-04-04
  • Pdf:  HB1297_L.003.pdf
  • Name: House Finance Amendment L.004
  • BillId: HB1297
  • LegislativeSession: 2024 Regular Session
  • Description: House Finance Amendment L.004
  • FloorActionDate: 2024-04-04
  • Pdf:  HB1297_L.004.pdf
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