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CA SB1173

CA SB1173
Public retirement systems: fossil fuels: divestment.


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Introduced
02/17/2022
In Committee
06/02/2022
Crossed Over
05/25/2022
Passed
Dead
08/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Session

Bill Summary

An act to amend Section 16642 of, and to add Section 7513.76 to, the Government Code, relating to public retirement systems.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the boards of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS) from making new investments or renewing existing investments in fossil fuel companies, defined as the 200 largest publicly traded fossil fuel companies. The bill requires the boards to liquidate investments in fossil fuel companies by July 1, 2030, with a temporary suspension of this requirement if the board determines that certain market conditions materially impact normal asset pricing. The bill also requires the boards to report annually on their fossil fuel divestment activities and provides indemnification for board members and employees for actions taken to comply with the bill's requirements.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Assembly Public Employment And Retirement Hearing (09:00 6/22/2022 State Capitol, Room 444) (on 06/22/2022)

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