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NJ S954

NJ S954
Prohibits State from investing pension and annuity funds in manufacturers or wholesale distributors of tobacco products.


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Introduced
01/31/2022
In Committee
01/31/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill prohibits the investment of the assets of any public pension or annuity fund under the jurisdiction of the Division of Investment in the stocks, securities, or other obligations of any corporation or other entity engaged in the manufacture or wholesale distribution of tobacco products. The bill provides that existing investments in such businesses shall be divested within three years of the bill's effective date. It also requires the Director of the Division of Investment to file periodic reports with the Legislature which will describe the progress made in divesting these assets and analyze the fiscal impact of the bill on the affected pension and annuity funds. The purpose of the bill is to prevent public pension funds from being used to support the manufacture and distribution of a product which is known to be harmful.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the investment of public pension or annuity funds under the jurisdiction of the Division of Investment in stocks, securities, or other obligations of corporations or entities engaged in the manufacture or wholesale distribution of tobacco products. The existing investments in such businesses must be divested within three years of the bill's effective date. The Director of the Division of Investment is required to file periodic reports with the Legislature describing the progress of the divestment and analyzing the fiscal impact on the affected pension and annuity funds. The purpose of the bill is to prevent public pension funds from supporting the manufacture and distribution of a product known to be harmful.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/31/2022)

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