2006 House Bill 6194 / Public Act 291

Revise insurance company board regulations

Introduced in the House

June 14, 2006

Introduced by Rep. Leslie Mortimer (R-65)

To require the board of directors of Michigan-based insurance companies to meet at least four times each year, in person or by electronic (or phone) conference, and require board members to take an oath to diligently and honestly perform the duties, and to not knowingly violate any insurance laws or regulations.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance

June 15, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 22, 2006

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 101 to 5 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 27, 2006

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

June 28, 2006

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To require the board of directors of Michigan-based insurance companies to meet at least four times each year, in person or by electronic (or phone) conference, and require board members to take an oath to diligently and honestly perform the duties, and to not knowingly violate any insurance laws or regulations.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 14, 2006