HB4955 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Last Action

3/27/2026 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors

Rep. Will Guzzardi
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

Synopsis As Introduced

Creates the Employee Ownership Development Act. Provides that the State Treasurer shall segregate a portion of the Treasurer's State investment portfolio in the Employee Ownership Development Account. Provides that moneys in the Employee Ownership Development Account shall be invested by the State Treasurer to provide employee ownership capital to employee ownership development projects seeking to locate, expand, or remain in the State. Sets forth provisions concerning Employee Ownership Development Account-Recipient Funds. Provides that the Employee Ownership Development Fund is created as a non-appropriated trust fund within the State treasury, which may receive a portion of earnings from the Employee Ownership Development Account. Provides for reporting requirements. Provides that the State Treasurer may adopt rules necessary to implement the Act. Effective immediately.
Actions

DateChamberAction
2/04/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Will Guzzardi
2/06/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/06/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
3/04/2026HouseAssigned to Revenue & Finance Committee
3/27/2026HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee