Elizabeth Converse
That moment when anti-ESG turns into anti-DEI
News
Fun story, the ESG bills have now backslid into the…well…anti-diversity bills in the most peculiar way. Check out our tracker for our summaries, or the links
H.B. 451 State Entity Restrictions – sounds pretty insular, right? But if your company has any DEI initiatives, this impacts you.
H.B. 449 Financial Services Requirements – collusion is illegal, right? Sure! Unless…
S.B. 97 Public Contract Requirements – oh this? This just says if you have iniatives or contract with someone who does that you are responsible for a new definition of discrimination.
The state shouldn’t be in the business of picking losers and winners, and yet, here we are. Make sure to tune in THIS THURSDAY to chat about how if your company offers a subscription of any sort, you are now at risk.
Events
Get these events on your calendar!
February 15th
There’s nothing better than a little laughter, right? So come to the Utah Senate building tomorrow at noon and try some different forms of Ranch Dressing to finally decide, unequivocally, the best in the state.
February 16th
We meet every Thursday at 3:30 via zoom to explore UTL is doing to promote community priorities at the capitol. You only have to register once and you will be added for the duration. Make sure you click the link below, and if you have any issues that are important to you, email me!
February 23rd
Calling all executives, HR managers, and people in search of a community! Being Black in tech in Utah isn’t always easy, but we can all make it better for our employees and our friends. Come find out how from this dynamic group of experts! J oin Connie Washington, Nikki Walker, Marlon Lindsay, and Camille Nugent as they reconvene and discuss what has and hasn’t changed for them in the past year.
