TN SB1727 | 2017-2018 | 110th General Assembly

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 22 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-03-21 - Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State & Local Government Committee
Pending: Senate State and Local Government Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]

Summary

As introduced, prohibits the state and local governments from contracting with companies that boycott Israel; requires the Tennessee consolidated retirement system (TCRS) to divest direct holdings in companies that boycott Israel; requires treasurer to maintain a list of such companies. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8 and Title 12.

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Title

As introduced, prohibits the state and local governments from contracting with companies that boycott Israel; requires the Tennessee consolidated retirement system (TCRS) to divest direct holdings in companies that boycott Israel; requires treasurer to maintain a list of such companies. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8 and Title 12.

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History

DateChamberAction
2018-03-21SenateAssigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State & Local Government Committee
2018-01-25SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
2018-01-24SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
2018-01-22SenateFiled for introduction

Same As/Similar To

HB2142 (Crossfiled) 2018-02-05 - Assigned to s/c State Government Subcommittee

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