Senate committee passes anti-ESG bill
The Alabama Legislature is taking new steps to ensure companies that contract with the state consider emotional, social and governance factors. SB151 by Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) passed the Senate Finance and Taxation Committee on Thursday, allowing it to proceed to the full Senate. This bill would prevent Alabama pension funds from investing in asset […]
Anti-ESG bill filed in House
Alabama lawmakers will again consider passing a bill that would prohibit weighing environmental, social and governance standards when awarding public contracts. The bill, introduced by Rep. Chris Brown (R-Hollinger's Island), is significantly different from the bill that passed the House without debate in the previous Congress. The new law focuses primarily on individuals' personal ESG […]
Coconino official tells House ‘anti-ESG’ bills threaten public investments
By Sydney Carruth | Cronkite News Coconino County Treasurer Sarah Benatar told lawmakers Tuesday that her job is to give taxpayers the best and safest return on public investment, but the “anti-ESG” bill puts public money at risk. Anti-ESG legislation is a collective term for conservative-backed legislation that limits the consideration of environmental, social and […]
Coconino County official tells House ‘anti-ESG’ bills threaten public investments
Coconino County Treasurer Sarah Benatar told lawmakers Tuesday that her job is to give taxpayers the best and safest return on public investment, but the “anti-ESG” bill puts public money at risk. Anti-ESG legislation is a collective term for conservative-backed legislation that limits the consideration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in financial decision-making. […]
