An Act establishing an Office of Economic Empowerment
This bill creates a new Office of Economic Empowerment within the State Treasurer's office. The office will develop and manage equity-centered programs, policies, and partnerships to improve residents' access to economic opportunities and promote financial independence across the state. It will operate under the State Treasurer's supervision, led by an Executive Director appointed by the Treasurer, with staffing and funding subject to annual legislative appropriations. The bill does not specify new funding or detailed programs but establishes the structure for future initiatives focused on economic mobility.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Mar 9, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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