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HR 1001

State of Georgia; ethical investment of all state funds and public resources; express support

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Eric Bell and 5 co-sponsors

Georgia House passes non-binding resolution supporting ethical investment principles for state funds without defining implementation standards or specific ethical criteria.

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Bill Summary · HR 1001

Legislative bill overview

HR 1001 is a Georgia House resolution expressing support for the ethical investment of all state funds and public resources. As a resolution rather than substantive legislation, it serves as a statement of legislative intent and support for principles governing how Georgia manages its financial assets and public money.

Why is this important

State investment practices affect pension funds, college endowments, bond portfolios, and other critical public resources worth billions of dollars. How states invest these funds influences both financial returns and broader economic and social outcomes, making investment ethics relevant to both fiscal responsibility and policy priorities.

Potential points of contention

  • Undefined "ethical" standards: The resolution doesn't specify what constitutes "ethical investment," leaving unclear which industries, practices, or companies would be included or excluded—different stakeholders have competing definitions
  • Implementation ambiguity: As a non-binding resolution, it's unclear what concrete policies or changes would follow, whether enforcement mechanisms exist, or which state agencies would be responsible
  • Political disagreement on values: Investment ethics often reflect ideological positions (environmental concerns, labor practices, corporate governance, divestment movements), creating disagreement over which principles should guide state funds

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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