Mississippi Bullion Depository; establish.

HB 1044 establishes a state-run Mississippi Bullion Depository under the State Treasurer's Office to securely hold precious metals (like gold and silver) and coinage (specie) for the state, its agencies, and private individuals or entities. The depository would accept deposits of bullion or specie, record them in troy ounces, allow account holders to transfer or withdraw holdings, and prohibit interest payments on deposits. It requires contracts between depositors and the depository, mandates annual reporting to the legislature, and authorizes private depository agents to handle retail transactions. The bill died in committee in February 2025 and did not become law.