[StBernard] BLANCO TRACK: Session Update for June 21, 2007

[Westley Annis]

BLANCO TRACK: Session Update for Thursday, June 21, 2007;Today's progress on Governor Blanco's agenda to Strengthen Louisiana's Future


BATON ROUGE - The following bills in Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco's legislative package advanced in the legislature today, including key components of the Blanco-Donelon legislative package to provide affordable insurance:

Senate Bill 153 - Depopulation of Citizens Insurance by Competitive Bid

*	Sponsored by Senator Reggie Dupre 
*	This bill requires Citizens Insurance Corporation to bundle their policies for removal to the private market and reduces the state's risk exposure. 
*	Approved by the House of Representatives, heads to the Senate for approval of amendments. 
	

Senate Bill 204 -Statewide Deductible Ranges 

*	Sponsored by Senator Donald R. Cravins, Jr. 
*	This bill allows insurance companies to set deductibles based on the location of property rather than applying the same deductible across the state. 
*	Approved by the House of Representatives, heads to the Senate for approval of amendments. 
	

Senate Bill 205 -Consumer Bill of Rights 

*	Sponsored by Senator Donald R. Cravins, Jr. 
*	This bill creates a consumer bill of rights and an office of consumer advocacy in the Department of Insurance. 
*	Approved by the House of Representatives, heads to the Senate for approval of amendments. 
	

House Bill 960 - Insurance Rating Commission (formerly House Bill 860)

*	Sponsored by Representative Karen Carter 
*	This bill abolishes the Insurance Rating Commission. 
*	Approved by the Senate, heads to the House of Representatives for approval of amendments. 
	

House Bill 240 - Truck and Trailer Exemption

*	Sponsored by Rep. Taylor Townsend 
*	This bill clarifies the sales and use tax exemption for certain trucks and trailers used in interstate commerce. 
*	Louisiana's ports are the gateway to the world and our trucking industry facilitates the movement of many products in interstate commerce. This bill keeps our trucking companies competitive with neighboring states. 
*	Approved by the Senate, heads to the House of Representatives for approval of amendments. 
	

House Bill 542- Louisiana Children and Youth Health Insurance Program

*	Sponsored by Representative Monica Walker and Senator Diana Bajoie 
*	This bill improves enrollment and expands access to LaCHIP, the Louisiana Children's Health Insurance Program. 
*	Approved by the Senate Finance Committee, heads to the full Senate for further consideration. 
	

House Concurrent Resolution 10 - FY 2007-08 Expenditure Limit

*	Sponsored by Representative John Alario 
*	This legislation raises the expenditure limit for Fiscal Year FY 2006-2007 to fully fund the expenditures in HB 765. 
*	Approved by the Senate Finance Committee, heads to the full Senate for further consideration.

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