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FL H0359

FL H0359
State Investments


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Introduced
10/17/2017
In Committee
02/01/2018
Crossed Over
01/31/2018
Passed
03/08/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/29/2018

Introduced Session

2018 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requires SBA to divest certain investments & prohibits investments in specified institutions doing business with Venezuela, in violation of federal law; prohibits SBA from voting in favor of proxy resolution advocating expanded U.S. trade with such government; prohibits state agencies from investing in specified entities extending credit, buying, or trading goods or services with Venezuela; authorizes Governor to waive investment prohibitions if certain conditions exist.

AI Summary

This bill requires the State Board of Administration (SBA) to divest from investments in institutions or companies doing business with the government of Venezuela in violation of federal law. It also prohibits the SBA from voting in favor of proxy resolutions advocating expanded U.S. trade with Venezuela. Additionally, it prohibits state agencies from investing in entities that extend credit, buy, or trade goods or services with the Venezuelan government in violation of federal law. The Governor can waive these investment prohibitions if the existing regime in Venezuela collapses and there is a need for immediate aid or other humanitarian reasons.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

Chapter No. 2018-125 (on 03/29/2018)

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