S 198 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Prohibits investment by State of pension and annuity funds in, and requires divestment from, 200 largest publicly traded fossil fuel companies.

New Jersey's state pension and annuity funds must stop investing in the 200 largest publicly traded fossil fuel companies, defined by carbon content in their oil, gas, and coal reserves. Funds must divest from these companies within one year (two years for coal companies), though they may temporarily pause divestment if fund values drop below 99.5% of their hypothetical value without divestment. Annual reports on progress and investments sold will be required, with transparency mandated to the Governor, Legislature, and Attorney General. The bill directly affects New Jersey's public employee retirement funds and their investment management.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Mar 4, 2024
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Committee
3
Mar 4, 2024
Committee
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
upper
Mar 4, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
upper
Feb 5, 2024
Committee
Transferred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
upper
Jan 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
upper
2 primary · 10 co-sponsors

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