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AL HJR65
Joint Resolution
Status
3/5/2013
Primary Sponsor
Jim Carns
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AI Summary
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Encourages the Retirement Systems of Alabama, Office of the State Treasurer, and Alabama Trust Fund to annually report on investment portfolio holdings in companies violating Iran sanctions.
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Establishes divestment criteria including companies that invested $20 million or more in Iran's energy sector since 2010, companies doing business with U.S.-designated terrorist organizations in Iran, and companies facilitating Iran's military material acquisition.
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Requires investment staff at the Retirement Systems of Alabama to compile the divestment list using publicly available information from nonprofit organizations, research firms, and federal and state agencies.
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Mandates an annual report be provided to board chairs and the State Treasurer, with attempts to contact listed companies to remedy violations before divesting securities in a timely manner.
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Eliminates the divestment obligation if Iran sanctions are removed and Iran is no longer designated as a State Sponsor of Terrorism.
Legislative Description
Encouraging annual reporting and to divest from securities that support Iran
Resolutions, Legislative
Last Action
Acted on by Rules as Favorable
3/7/2013