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Title	Key Dates	Nature of Action	ESG Category	Summary
SB686/AB722: Prohibited considerations in awarding state or local financial assistance.	Introduced in 2023 legislative section but failed to pass	Legislation	Restrict Use of ESG Factors; Focus on Pecuniary Characteristics	■ Prohibits any state agency or local governmental unit from considering social and governance criteria; diversity, equity and inclusion policies; or political and ideological factors in awarding a grant or loan or other financial assistance to any person. The bill does not apply to the State of Wisconsin Investment Board or any assets under its management.

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