Tennessee Legislature Unanimously Approves Resolution in Support of Creating Bullion Depository

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 20, 2016) – Today, the Tennessee Senate unanimously gave final approval to a resolution setting the stage for creation of state bullion depository, an important first step toward establishing gold and silver as money in the state. Rep. Bud Hulsey (R-Kingsport) introduced House Joint Resolution 516 (HJR516) in January. The resolution declares support for creation of a…

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Tennessee Committee Passes Resolution in Support of Creating a Bullion Depository

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Mar 8, 2016) House Joint Resolution 516 (HJR516) from Rep. Brad Hulsey passed the House Finance, Ways & Means Committee this afternoon. The resolution “expresses support for the storage of gold and precious metal bullion and coins in a Tennessee bullion depository” similar to what Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law in Texas…

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Oklahoma Committee Passes Bill to Establish Bullion Depository, Facilitating Transactions in Gold and Silver

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (Feb. 26, 2016) – An Oklahoma bill that would create a state bullion depository, an important first step toward establishing gold and silver as commonly used money in the state, passed out of an important Senate committee Wednesday. Sen. Nathan Dahm filed Senate Bill 1296 (SB1296) earlier this year. The legislation would create the Oklahoma Bullion Depository. The…

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Wyoming Bill Would Establish Bullion Depository, Help Facilitate Transactions in Gold and Silver

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Feb. 10, 2016) – A Wyoming bill would create a state gold depository, an important first step toward establishing gold and silver as commonly used legal tender in the state. A coalition of nine Republican representatives introduced House Bill 124 (HB124). The legislation would create the Wyoming Bullion Depository. The depository would serve as the…

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