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MA S1723

MA S1723
Authorizing independent retirement boards to divest from fossil fuel companies


summary

Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
03/07/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to authorize independent retirement boards to divest from fossil fuel companies. Public Service.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes independent retirement boards in Massachusetts, except for the state employees, state teachers, and Boston teachers' retirement systems, to divest from fossil fuel companies. It defines "independent retirement system" and "fossil fuel company" for the purposes of this legislation. The bill exempts these retirement boards from any conflicting statutory or common law obligations when taking actions to comply with this law, and it states that the bill will take effect upon its passage.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)

Bill Topics

Energy
  • ‐ Coal
  • ‐ Natural Gas and Oil
Labor and Employment
  • ‐ Employee Benefits

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1723 03/11/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1723.pdf 03/11/2023
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