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FL S0302

FL S0302
Government and Corporate Activism


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Introduced
03/03/2023
In Committee
03/06/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requiring that investment decisions comply with a specified requirement related to the consideration of pecuniary factors; requiring the Department of Management Services to report certain noncompliance to the Attorney General; requiring that certain noncompliance be reported to the Attorney General, who is authorized to bring certain civil or administrative actions; prohibiting bond issuers from issuing environmental, social, and governance bonds and taking other related actions; prohibiting an awarding body from requesting certain documentation or giving preference to vendors based on their social, political, or ideological interests, etc.

AI Summary

This bill requires that investment decisions by the Chief Financial Officer, citizen support organizations, direct-support organizations, and local government units be based solely on pecuniary (financial) factors and not subordinate the interests of Floridians to other objectives, such as pursuing social, political, or ideological interests. It prohibits bond issuers from issuing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) bonds and requires certain reporting and oversight. The bill also prohibits awarding bodies from considering vendors' social, political, or ideological interests when making contracting decisions, and it establishes requirements for financial institutions and money services businesses regarding provision of services.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Other Sponsors (1)

Banking and Insurance (Senate)

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 3 (Ch. 2023-28) (on 04/18/2023)

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