2005 House Bill 5027

Establish “individual or family development accounts” program

Introduced in the House

June 29, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Tupac Hunter (D-9)

To create an “individual or family development account” program, in which a non-profit organization could make deposits up to $2,500 into a tax exempt account for a low income person or family, with the beneficiary matching the deposits with money or volunteer work. The accounts could be used by the beneficiary for qualified education, home acquisition and repair, or business start-up expenses.

Referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services

March 29, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

April 18, 2006

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Tupac Hunter (D-9)

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Tupac Hunter (D-9)

The amendment passed by voice vote