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WY SF0172

WY SF0172
Stop ESG-State funds fiduciary duty act.


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Introduced
01/24/2023
In Committee
02/22/2023
Crossed Over
02/07/2023
Passed
Dead
02/27/2023

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2023 General Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to the administration of government; specifying requirements for the hiring and retention of investment managers, trustees and fiduciaries who invest state funds as specified; specifying proxy voting requirements for investment managers, trustees and fiduciaries who invest state funds; providing definitions; making conforming amendments; specifying applicability; and providing for an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill specifies requirements for the hiring and retention of investment managers, trustees, and fiduciaries who invest state funds. It requires these individuals to consider only financial factors when making investment decisions, prohibiting them from considering social, political, or ideological factors. The bill also imposes proxy voting requirements and allows the investment entity to terminate or not renew the contract of any fiduciary violating these provisions. The bill makes conforming amendments to existing laws and specifies that it applies to permanent funds, the retirement account, and any other funds invested by the state.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (17)

Last Action

COW:H Did not consider for COW (on 02/27/2023)

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