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OK HB2545

OK HB2545
Public finance; Oklahoma Public Finance Protection Act; terms; standard of care; non-pecuniary factors; authority; shares; Attorney General; codification; effective date.


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Introduced
02/06/2023
In Committee
02/07/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to public finance; enacting the Oklahoma Public Finance Protection Act; defining terms; providing fiduciary's standard of care; prohibiting consideration of non-pecuniary factors; providing who has authority to vote on certain shares; providing for delegation of authority; providing that proxy votes be reported annually; authorizing Attorney General to enforce act and examine certain persons and records; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill enacts the Oklahoma Public Finance Protection Act, which defines key terms such as "pension benefit plan," "fiduciary," and "pecuniary factor." The bill establishes that fiduciaries must discharge their duties solely in the pecuniary interest of plan participants, prohibiting the consideration of non-pecuniary factors like environmental, social, or political goals. It also revokes proxy voting authority from fiduciaries and requires such authority to reside with state officials or their delegates who commit to following guidelines based on pecuniary factors. The bill authorizes the Attorney General to enforce the act and investigate potential violations. Finally, the bill includes a severability clause and an effective date of November 1, 2023.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Banking, Financial Services and Pensions (on 02/07/2023)

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