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SC H3565

SC H3565
State Pension Fiduciary Duty Act


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Introduced
01/10/2023
In Committee
01/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024

Introduced Session

125th General Assembly

Bill Summary

A bill to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws BY enactING the "State Pension Fiduciary Duty Act"; and by adding Section 9-16-110 so as to provide that state retirement funds must be invested solely to achieve a return for pension plan beneficiaries and not to achieve certain political and social objectives.

AI Summary

This bill, the State Pension Fiduciary Duty Act, amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to require that state retirement funds be invested solely to achieve a return for pension plan beneficiaries and not to achieve certain political and social objectives. The bill defines key terms like "fiduciary commitment" and "financial," and sets forth requirements for how the state retirement commission and its fiduciaries must discharge their duties, including voting shares and selecting proxy advisors solely based on financial factors. The bill also grants the Attorney General enforcement authority and investigative powers related to violations of the act.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Leber (on 03/28/2023)

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