2007 Senate Bill 849 / 2008 Public Act 236

Ban government investments in companies doing business with terrorism nations

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 25, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Randy Richardville (R-17)

To prohibit the investment of money in funds under the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act in a company that engages in commerce in any form with a country cited by the U.S. State Department as a state sponsor of terrorism.

Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Emerging Technologies

Dec. 13, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Jan. 17, 2008

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Jan. 17, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

June 27, 2008

Passed in the House 103 to 1 (details)

To prohibit the investment of money in funds under the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act in a company that engages in commerce in any form with a country cited by the U.S. State Department as a state sponsor of terrorism.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 15, 2008