PRINTER'S NO. 2679
No. 216 Session of 1985
INTRODUCED BY RYBAK, DECEMBER 11, 1985
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON RULES, DECEMBER 11, 1985
A RESOLUTION
1 Directing the House Insurance Committee to conduct an
2 investigation into the availability and cost of general
3 liability insurance and automobile insurance in this
4 Commonwealth.
5 WHEREAS, It is evident that the procurement of general
6 liability insurance in this Commonwealth in many fields of
7 endeavor and, in some areas of this Commonwealth, automobile
8 insurance, is becoming increasingly difficult due to severely
9 limited availability; and
10 WHEREAS, The cost of such insurance that is still available
11 is increasing at an alarming rate and, in many instances, is
12 prohibitive; and
13 WHEREAS, It is imperative that affordable general liability
14 insurance and automobile insurance be made readily available to
15 the citizens and businesses of this Commonwealth to ensure
16 continued economic growth and protection for the citizens;
17 therefore be it
18 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives direct the House
1 Insurance Committee to conduct an in-depth investigation into
2 the availability and cost of general liability insurance and
3 automobile insurance in this Commonwealth; and be it further
4 RESOLVED, That the committee may hold hearings, take
5 testimony and make its investigations at such places as it deems
6 necessary in this Commonwealth. Each member of the committee
7 shall have power to administer oaths and affirmations to
8 witnesses appearing before the committee; and be it further
9 RESOLVED, That the committee report its findings and its
10 recommendations for any necessary remedial legislation to the
11 House of Representatives as soon as possible.
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