BILL · 2007–08 SESSION

HB 2297: Insurance surcharge

Imposing a regulatory surcharge under the insurance code.

Summary

Changes the word "fee" to "regulatory surcharge" when referring to the amount that the Insurance Commissioner charges insurers to pay the operating costs of the Office of the Insurance Commissioner.
Explicitly states that the regulatory surcharge is not part of a policy's premium.
Creates a mechanism for recouping the amount of regulatory surcharge paid in previous years from policyholders at a uniform rate separately listed on bills or policy declarations.

From the House Bill Analysis 2007 (HB 2297), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to a regulatory surcharge under the insurance code;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 14, 2008By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Feb 19, 2007First reading, referred to Insurance, Financial Services & Consumer Protection.

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

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