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Insurance commissioner asks lawmakers for new staff, pay equity and fire‑marshal funding
Summary
Chairman Munson brought House Bill 1010 before the Government Operations section; Insurance Commissioner John Godfrey told the committee he needs new attorney and examiner staff, equity pay adjustments and one‑time funds to cover overtime and equipment for the department and the fire marshal unit.
Chairman Munson said the Government Operations section had before it House Bill 1010, the Insurance Commissioner's budget, then invited Insurance Commissioner John Godfrey to present details.
Godfrey told the House Appropriations Government Operations Committee the department is asking for several new FTEs and pay adjustments to handle increased workloads. He said the department needs an additional attorney position because of more legal work generated by consumer assistance and complaints, and an analyst position for company licensing to reduce reliance on contracted examiners. Godfrey said the department currently has six attorneys in the legal division, including general counsel, and that one attorney position has been vacant for several months. He also said the department had contracted out some company financial examinations and that bringing that work in‑house would be more efficient for the state and industry.
The department asked for equity adjustments including…
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