PRESS RELEASE
Treasurer Fitzpatrick Named National Association of State Treasurers Legislative Committee Chair
Jefferson City, MO – Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick today
announced that he has been named Legislative Chair for the National Association
of State Treasurers (NAST). As legislative chair, he will serve on the
Executive Committee. “As
Treasurer, advocating to our federal delegation for sound fiscal policy, growing
programs that help all Missourians save for the future, and expanding access to
unclaimed property is a priority,” Treasurer Fitzpatrick said. “I am pleased to
take a leadership role in this endeavor and look forward to working with my
fellow Treasurers to continue protecting state finances as well as expanding
financial opportunity for all.” “The
legislative committee plays an important role in executing NAST’s policy advocacy
and I am grateful to Treasurer Fitzpatrick for accepting this
role,” Indiana Treasurer of State and NAST President Kelly Mitchell said. “I
look forward to collaborating with him on this important work.” The
National Association of State Treasurers is comprised of state treasurers and
state finance officials from across the country. NAST helps foster responsible
state treasury programs and related financial practices, policies, and
education. Since
taking office, Treasurer Fitzpatrick has been committed to advocating to
Missouri’s federal delegation for support for the
ABLE Age Adjustment Act and
the Unclaimed Savings Bond Act. Missouri has the fourth largest delegation
support for the ABLE Age Adjustment Act, following California, New York, and
Pennsylvania, states with much larger delegations. Treasurer
Fitzpatrick also serves on the NAST Pension and Trust Investment Committee and
the Program and Learning Committee. ### Follow the Treasurer’s Office on Twitter,
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