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SJ0011

Supporting Anti-ESG Litigation

Last scannedOct 22, 2026, 2:19 AM

In one sentence

This resolution asks the governor and attorney general to use legal tools to protect Wyoming's investments from non-economic factors that harm the state’s industries.

What it does

  • Requests the governor and attorney general of Wyoming to investigate and take action against financial institutions using non-pecuniary criteria in investment decisions.
  • Encourages the attorney general to join other states' efforts to litigate against banks and asset management companies for their use of non-economic factors.

Who it affects

  • The governor and attorney general of Wyoming
  • Financial institutions that invest public funds in Wyoming

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill is marked as inactive and has died in committee.
  • It does not specify how much funding will be provided for these actions.
  • The resolution requests but does not require specific actions from the governor or attorney general.

Plain language

Terms to know

ESG
Environmental, Social, and Governance criteria used by some financial institutions to guide investment decisions.
Stakeholder capitalism
An ideology where companies consider the interests of all stakeholders, not just shareholders, in their business decisions.

Official record

Sources

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Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 5, 3:01 AM

Couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

2 roll calls

Official activity

Bill history

  1. H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4House
  2. H No report prior to CoW CutoffHouse
  3. H Introduced and Referred to H07 - CorporationsHouse
  4. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  5. S 3rd Reading:Passed 28-2-1-0-0Senate
  6. S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
  7. S COW:PassedSenate
  8. S Placed on General FileSenate
  9. S02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
  10. S Introduced and Referred to S02 - AppropriationsSenate
  11. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  12. Bill Number AssignedLSO