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AL HJR65

Joint Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Jim Carns

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2013

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules3/7/2013
Rules2/19/2013

Full Bill Text

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