§ 2.2-4511 Investment of funds in asset-backed securities
A. For purposes of this section, “qualified public entity” means any state agency, institution of the Commonwealth, or statewide authority created under the laws of the Commonwealth having an internal or external public funds manager with professional investment management capabilities.
B. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, any qualified public entity of the Commonwealth may invest any and all moneys belonging to it or within its control, other than sinking funds, in asset-backed securities with a duration of no more than five years (i) that are unconditionally guaranteed as to payment of principal and interest by the United States or any agency thereof or (ii) with a rating of at least AAA or Aaa by two rating agencies. One of the two qualifying ratings shall be (a) at least Aaa by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc.; (b) at least AAA by Standard and Poor’s; or (c) at least AAA by Fitch Ratings, Inc.
History
This law was first created in 1994. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter 145 of that year’s edition of “Acts of Assembly,” the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year. It has been modified 4 times. Those modifications are cataloged by “The Acts of Assembly,” a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly’s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 1997, chapter 29; in 2001, chapter 844; in 2020, chapter 333; in 2024, chapters 65 and 66.
1994, c. 145, § 2.1-328.13; 1997, c. 29; 2001, c. 844; 2020, c. 333; 2024, cc. 65, 66.