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FL S0538

FL S0538
State and Local Governmental Relations with The Government of Venezuela


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Introduced
10/17/2017
In Committee
11/02/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/11/2018

Introduced Session

2018 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requiring the State Board of Administration to divest investments, and prohibiting it from investment, in any institution or company or subsidiary of a company domiciled in the United States which does business in or with the government of Venezuela or its agencies or instrumentalities in violation of federal law; authorizing the Governor to waive such requirements under certain circumstances, etc.

AI Summary

This bill requires the State Board of Administration to divest investments and prohibit new investments in any U.S. company or subsidiary that does business with the government of Venezuela in violation of federal law. The Governor can waive these requirements in the event of a collapse of the Venezuelan government or for other humanitarian reasons. The bill also prohibits state agencies from investing in any U.S. financial institution or company that makes loans, extends credit, or trades goods or services with the Venezuelan government in violation of federal law, with the Governor able to waive this prohibition under similar circumstances.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (33)

Last Action

Laid on Table, refer to HB 359 (on 03/07/2018)

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