2005 House Bill 5497 / 2006 Public Act 109

Revise insurance agent continuing education mandate

Introduced in the House

Dec. 13, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Joe Hune (R-47)

To exempt agents who provide limited line credit insurance for lenders or financial institutions from continuing education requirements that apply to regular insurance agents.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance

Feb. 3, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 9, 2006

Amendment offered by Rep. Joe Hune (R-47)

To strike out confusing language that applies the bill only to a person whose employment is not providing the insurance product specified in the bill.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Feb. 14, 2006

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

To exempt agents who provide limited line credit insurance for lenders or financial institutions from continuing education requirements that apply to regular insurance agents.

Received in the Senate

Feb. 15, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services

March 21, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 28, 2006

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To exempt agents who provide limited line credit insurance for lenders or financial institutions from continuing education requirements that apply to regular insurance agents.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

April 7, 2006