Limiting Shareholder Votes on Social and Environmental Corporate Goals.
This bill requires the SEC to strictly limit the types and number of proposals shareholders can submit for a vote at company meetings. Companies will only be required to include proposals that have a direct and material effect on their financial performance. Proposals focused on environmental, social, or political goals are explicitly excluded unless they meet this strict financial standard, reducing investor influence on these matters.
Key points
Companies can reject shareholder proposals focused on environmental, social, or political objectives if they lack a direct financial impact.
Strict limits are placed on the total number of shareholder proposals companies must include in voting materials (ranging from 2 to 7, based on company size).
The definition of 'material' risk is narrowed, excluding long-term, systemic, or non-investment-specific issues.
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