BILL · 2005–06 SESSION

SB 5335: Local government insurance

Expanding local government insurance options.

Summary

Statutory legal authority is provided for the creation of a separate legal entity (nonprofit corporation or partnership), in order to form a joint self-insurance program. Joint self-insurance programs pool together, for risk management, loss control, legal counsel, consultation with the Insurance Commissioner and State Risk Manager, and purchase of insurance.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5335), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor

AN ACT Relating to local government insurance transactions;

No recorded floor votes.

Jan 9, 2006By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 6, 2005Senate Rules "X" file.
Feb 8, 2005Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
Jan 31, 2005Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Jan 28, 2005FHC - Majority; do pass.
Jan 20, 2005First reading, referred to Financial Institutions, Housing & Consumer Protection.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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