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AR HB1307

Bill

Status

Passed

3/30/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Wardlaw

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Creates the ESG Oversight Committee to identify financial services providers that discriminate against energy, fossil fuel, firearms, or ammunition companies based on environmental, social justice, or governance-related factors

  • Requires the Treasurer of State to maintain and publish a list of discriminating financial services providers on the state website, with 45-day notice period and 30-day opportunity for providers to demonstrate non-discrimination

  • Mandates state divestment from listed financial services providers within 60 days for most holdings and 365 days for retirement holdings

  • Prohibits public entities from investing cash funds with listed financial services providers and requires divestment on the same timeline as the state

  • Provides exemptions from divestment requirements when early withdrawal would result in financial penalties and harm to the state, and protects investment advisors and officials from breach of fiduciary duty claims for complying with divestment obligations

Legislative Description

Concerning The Regulation Of Environmental, Social Justice, Or Governance Scores; And To Authorize The Treasurer Of State To Divest Certain Investments Or Obligations Due To Certain Factors.

Last Action

Notification that HB1307 is now Act 411

3/30/2023

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/13/2023
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs2/16/2023
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs1/26/2023

Full Bill Text

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