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Committee advances concept for climate-related insurance surcharge despite objections
Environment Committee · February 21, 2026
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Summary
The committee voted to raise a concept to add a climate change–related surcharge on certain insurance policies. Representative Callahan objected to adding another fee and requested a separate voice vote; the motion was adopted by voice vote.
The committee considered item 2, described as an act proposing a climate change–related surcharge on certain insurance policies. Senator Lopes moved to raise the concept and…
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