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Senate Commerce committee approves multiple agency dockets, sends appointment and two RS bills forward
Summary
Senate Commerce and Human Resources Committee approved several agency rule dockets from the Department of Insurance and the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, sent a gubernatorial reappointment to the Senate floor, and sent two RS bills to print by voice votes.
The Senate Commerce and Human Resources Committee approved a series of agency rule dockets and advanced several items by voice vote, moving them along the legislative process with no recorded opposition in committee.
Why it matters: the approved rule changes cover life settlements, title insurance, surplus lines, the International Fire Code, liquefied petroleum gas rules and licensure formatting, and professional engineers/land surveyors rules — affecting insurers, title companies, fire-safety enforcement and licensed trades across Idaho.
Key approvals and motions
- The committee approved IDAPA 18.03.02 (life settlements; docket 18-03-02-2401). Eric Fletcher, company activities bureau chief at the Department of Insurance, told the committee the rule was reduced by 30 percent to remove language duplicative of statute. "The rule was reduced by 30%. Almost all the cuts were duplicative to chapter 19 existing law," Fletcher said. Senator Ruckdy moved approval; the motion passed by voice vote.
- The committee accepted…
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