SENATE BILL REPORT

HB 985

BYRepresentatives Ferguson, Zellinsky, Winsley, Kremen, May, Betrozoff, Appelwick, Holland, Amondson, Doty, Moyer, Wineberry and Schoon

Allowing alternative education courses to be completed for reduction of automobile insurance premiums.

House Committe on Financial Institutions & Insurance

Senate Committee on Financial Institutions

Senate Hearing Date(s):April 3, 1987

Majority Report:     Do pass.

     Signed by Senators Moore, Chairman; Bender, Vice Chairman; Fleming, Metcalf, von Reichbauer.

Senate Staff:Stephanie Yates (786-7416)

                April 3, 1987

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, APRIL 3, 1987

BACKGROUND:

Last year the Legislature approved of legislation requiring automobile insurers to offer a premium discount for persons 55 years of age or older who successfully complete a motor vehicle accident prevention course approved by the Department of Licensing.

SUMMARY:

A self-instruction motor vehicle accident prevention course approved by the Department of Licensing must be made available to persons in areas where a classroom course is not offered.

Fiscal Note:    none requested

Senate Committee - Testified:   Representative Ray Ferguson