Legislative Update

June 22, 2010

LEGISLATURE ADJOURNS SINE DIE

The 2010 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature was a very busy one for LSLA.  There were 2,301 bills filed; 1493 House Bills and 808 Senate Bills. LSLA tracked and monitored 19 bills during the eighty-five day regular session.  We have included an updated tracking report for your review. In the coming weeks, we will be producing the Final Report which will provide a more detailed review of the legislative activities during the legislative session.

 

We want to thank each of you for your involvement in the legislative process and your efforts to be involved in the legislative process.  Your commitment and dedication to your profession is a significant part of our success. Thank you again for your leadership in 2010.

LSLA LEGISLATIVE TRACKING REPORT

 

HB 44

Kleckley

Requires insurers to include certain information relative to refund of certain assessments levied by the La. Citizens Property Insurance Corporation with policies sent to insureds.

Track Code(s):

IIAB, LSLA

Bill History:

06-11-10 S Enrolled

 

HB 203

Talbot

Provides for return of deposit upon withdrawal of a foreign or alien insurer.

Track Code(s):

LSLA

Bill History:

06-10-10 S Enrolled

 

HB 285

Pearson

Exempts surplus lines insurance delivered by approved unauthorized insurers from laws regarding form and rate filing and approval.

Companions:

SB 138 Quinn (Identical)   3-16-10 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Insurance

Track Code(s):

LSLA

Bill History:

06-09-10 G Effective

 

HB 463

Kleckley

Provides for technical recodification of certain provisions of the La. Insurance Code relative to general insurance policy requirements.

Track Code(s):

LSLA

Bill History:

06-10-10 S Enrolled

 

HB 465

Kleckley

Provides for technical recodification of certain provisions of the La. Insurance Code relative to property insurance.

Track Code(s):

LSLA

Bill History:

06-16-10 H Enrolled

 

HB 932

Gallot

Prohibits a policyholder under a motor vehicle liability policy from permitting any person excluded from coverage to drive the covered vehicle.

Track Code(s):

LSLA

Bill History:

04-21-10 H Meeting set for 9:30 A.M. RM. 2 House Insurance

 

HB 1147

Gallot

Prohibits a policyholder from allowing any person excluded from liability coverage to drive the covered vehicle.

Track Code(s):

LSLA

Bill History:

04-21-10 H Meeting set for 9:30 A.M. RM. 2 House Insurance

 

HB 1148

Gallot

Prohibits the exclusion of any person from coverage under a motor vehicle liability policy.

Track Code(s):

LSLA

Bill History:

04-21-10 H Meeting set for 9:30 A.M. RM. 2 House Insurance

 

SB 113

Long

Repeals the requirement of filing policies and applications by foreign and alien insurers when applying for a certificate of authority.

Companions:

SB 665 Hebert (Identical)   8-15-10 G Effective

Track Code(s):

LSLA

Bill History:

04-07-10 S Withdrawn

 

SB 116

Long

Provide for biannual renewal of surplus lines broker license, commissions and continuing education hours.

Track Code(s):

LSLA

Bill History:

04-07-10 S Withdrawn

 

SB 133

In Memory Of IN MEMORY OF Kevin L. Cole 7/15/1954-7/7/2011 Fielder Calhoun 3/30/1931-3/7/2012