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IL HB3062
Bill
Status
2/18/2021
Primary Sponsor
Camille Lilly
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AI Summary
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Requires every Illinois pension fund (except Downstate Police and Downstate Firefighter funds) to develop a climate change risk minimization policy by December 31, 2022.
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Policy must assess financial risks to pension fund investments from different climate change scenarios using data from insurance companies, UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, and EPA projections.
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Policy must address scope and financial impact of climate-related events including severe drought, coastal flooding, and intense hurricanes on pension fund holdings.
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Permits pension funds to establish voting policies for corporate equities on shareholder resolutions and director elections to advance climate risk reduction measures, including supporting carbon emission reduction commitments.
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Requires annual policy updates and publication on pension fund websites, with previous versions retained for 5 years; mandates implementation without state reimbursement.
Legislative Description
PEN CD-CLIMATE CHANGE POLICY
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/27/2021