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AR HB1307
Bill
Status
3/30/2023
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Wardlaw
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Mandates state divestment from listed financial services providers within 60 days for most holdings and 365 days for retirement holdings
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Prohibits public entities from investing cash funds with listed financial services providers and requires divestment on the same timeline as the state
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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