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Regular Session, 2012
SENATE BILL NO. 208
BY SENATOR MORRISH
PROPERTY INSURANCE. Adds a representative of the La. Surplus Lines Association and
the Deputy Commissioner for Consumer Advocacy to the membership of the La. Property
and Casualty Commission. (8/1/12)
AN ACT1
To enact R.S. 22:2171(C)(8), relative to the Louisiana Property and Casualty Commission;2
to provide for the addition of representatives to the commission membership; and to3
provide for related matters.4
Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:5
Section 1. R.S. 22:2171(C)(8) is hereby enacted to read as follows: 6
ยง2171. Louisiana Property and Casualty Insurance Commission7
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C. The commission shall consist of the following members:9
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(2) The Deputy Commissioner for Consumer Advocacy.11
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(8) A representative of the Louisiana Surplus Line Association, selected13
by its governing body, or his designee.14
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The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Cheryl Horne.
DIGEST
Morrish (SB 208)
Present law creates the Louisiana Property and Casualty Commission with the functions,
duties, and responsibilities of reviewing and examining the availability and affordability of
property and casualty insurance in the state. Provides that members serve two-year terms.
Proposed law retains present law and adds a representative of the Louisiana Surplus Line
Association and the Deputy Commissioner for Consumer Advocacy to the membership of
the commission.
Effective August 1, 2012.
(Adds R.S.22:2171(C)(2) and (8))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Insurance to the original
bill.
1. Makes a technical amendment.
2. Adds the Deputy Commissioner for Consumer Advocacy to the membership
of the Louisiana Property and Casualty Commission.