Mississippi Bullion Depository; establish and authorize fractional reserve currency.

HB 1043 would have established a Mississippi state depository to store physical gold and silver bullion for individuals, businesses, and state entities. It defined "legal tender" as currency fully backed by gold or silver value and set rules for deposits (measured in troy ounces), withdrawals, and account transfers without interest payments. The depository would have been managed by the state treasurer, requiring private agents to handle retail transactions and mandating transparent pricing and reporting. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and was never enacted.