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MA S636

MA S636
Authorizing independent retirement boards to divest from fossil fuel companies


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
06/24/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to authorize independent retirement boards to divest from fossil fuel companies. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes independent retirement boards in Massachusetts to divest, either partially or fully, from investments in fossil fuel companies. The bill defines "fossil fuel companies" as those in the coal, consumable fuels, integrated oil and gas, and oil and gas exploration and production sectors. It allows the retirement boards to follow the procurement process outlined in existing state law to invest in index funds or other vehicles that may exclude fossil fuel companies.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (23)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4440 (on 02/24/2020)

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