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WI SB497

WI SB497
Creating a baby bond program and baby bond fund, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)


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Introduced
08/05/2021
In Committee
08/05/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/15/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act to amend 20.144 (1) (g), 25.17 (3) (a) and 69.14 (1) (a); and to create 20.144 (5) (title), 20.144 (5) (a), 20.144 (5) (c), 20.144 (5) (j), 20.144 (5) (q), 25.14 (1) (a) 20., 25.17 (1) (aL), 25.18 (1) (q), 25.32, 71.05 (6) (b) 57., 71.78 (4) (v) and 224.58 of the statutes; Relating to: creating a baby bond program and baby bond fund, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

AI Summary

This bill creates a baby bond program and baby bond fund, granting rule-making authority to the Department of Financial Institutions and making an appropriation. The key provisions are: 1. Establishing a baby bond account for each child born in Wisconsin whose mother meets certain income eligibility criteria, with an initial deposit of $3,000 into the account. 2. Allowing the account beneficiary to access the funds in the account upon turning 18, if they are a Wisconsin resident and have completed a financial literacy course. 3. Permitting the Department of Financial Institutions to receive donations and other contributions to the program, and to use these funds to establish new accounts or allocate them among existing accounts. 4. Excluding the account balance and distributions from being considered for eligibility in need-based programs or benefits. The bill also makes various appropriations and technical changes to support the implementation of the baby bond program.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (24)

Last Action

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 03/15/2022)

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