S1338Introduced in the Senate
Amends existing law to provide that idle moneys may be invested in physical gold and silver in certain instances, to provide for storage of physical gold and silver, and to provide for a maximum allowed investment.
Introduced by State Affairs Committee
What does this bill do?
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Official description
STATE TREASURER -- Amends existing law to provide that idle moneys may be invested in physical gold and silver in certain instances, to provide for storage of physical gold and silver, and to provide for a maximum allowed investment.
Where it stands
Read First Time, Referred to State Affairs
March 9, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Third Reading · March 6, 2026
24
Yes
8
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
35 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Woodward | 1 | Absent |
| Phil Hart | 2 | Yes |
| Doug Okuniewicz | 3 | Yes |
| Ben Toews | 4 | Yes |
| Carl Bjerke | 5 | Yes |
| Daniel Foreman | 6 | Yes |
| Cindy Carlson | 7 | Yes |
| Christy Zito | 8 | Yes |
| Brandon Shippy | 9 | Yes |
| Tammy Nichols | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs
Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
Read second time; filed for Third Reading
Read third time in full -- PASSED 24-8-3
Title apvd
to House
Received from the Senate, Filed for First Reading
Read First Time, Referred to State Affairs
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