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LEG REG REVIEW 2016, 8th Issue — April 25, 2016

LEG REG REVIEW is a periodic newsletter produced by PHILLIPS ASSOCIATES, a professional lobbying and consultant firm located near the State Capitol.  It contains news on the legislative and regulatory scene in Pennsylvania that may be of interest to the Insurance and Business Communities.  It is a free member benefit for those who are members of the Pennsylvania Association of Health Underwriters (PAHU).  Subscription information may be obtained by contacting PHILLIPS ASSOCIATES at 717/728-1217 FAX 717/232-7005 or e-mail to xenobun@aol.com.  Please email jtrout2792@aol.com supplying both your name and e-mail address if you wish to be removed from or added to this list.     SPECIAL EDITION   PRIMARY NOTES Tomorrow Pennsylvania will be at center stage in the contest for President of the United States.  This has been the media focus.  Unfortunately, this overshadows many of the other races.  Phillips Associates researched primary races to identify those with an insurance or financial planning background as well as identifying those on committees relevant to the Insurance Industry.  Please consider this information as a planning tool in case an industry background is important as you cast your ballot.   SPECIAL ELECTION The winner of this race will take former Senator Pileggi’s place … Read More

LEG REG REVIEW 2016, 7th Issue — April 18, 2016

LEG REG REVIEW is a periodic newsletter produced by PHILLIPS ASSOCIATES, a professional lobbying and consultant firm located near the State Capitol.  It contains news on the legislative and regulatory scene in Pennsylvania that may be of interest to the Insurance and Business Communities.  It is a free member benefit for those who are members of the Pennsylvania Association of Health Underwriters (PAHU).  Subscription information may be obtained by contacting PHILLIPS ASSOCIATES at 717/728-1217 FAX 717/232-7005 or e-mail to xenobun@aol.com.  Please email jtrout2792@aol.com supplying both your name and e-mail address if you wish to be removed from or added to this list.   AUTO APPRAISAL BILL SIGNED BY GOVERNOR House Bill 1638 (Tobash-R-Schuylkill) was signed into law April 14, 2016 as Act 13 of 2016.  This law amends the Motor Vehicle Physical Damage Appraisal Act to allow for photos to be used as documentation of a vehicle’s post-accident condition when making an appraisal.  Disputed findings by auto shops and others would mean that a physical personal inspection of the vehicle would take place.  Act 13 goes into effect in sixty days.   MEDICAL CANNABIS BILL SIGNED BY GOVERNOR Signed into law April 17 was Senate Bill 3 (Folmer-R-Lebanon and Leach-D-Montgomery) … Read More

LEG REG REVIEW 2016, 6th Issue — April 11, 2016

LEG REG REVIEW is a periodic newsletter produced by PHILLIPS ASSOCIATES, a professional lobbying and consultant firm located near the State Capitol.  It contains news on the legislative and regulatory scene in Pennsylvania that may be of interest to the Insurance and Business Communities.  It is a free member benefit for those who are members of the Pennsylvania Association of Health Underwriters (PAHU).  Subscription information may be obtained by contacting PHILLIPS ASSOCIATES at 717/728-1217 FAX 717/232-7005 or e-mail to xenobun@aol.com.  Please email jtrout2792@aol.com supplying both your name and e-mail address if you wish to be removed from or added to this list.   AUTO APPRAISER BILL GOES TO GOVERNOR After acrimonious debate throughout its legislative journey, House Bill 1638 (Tobash-R-Schuylkill) received a final nod from the House as it concurred with Senate amendments April 4.  If signed into law by Governor Tom Wolf, HB 1638 would amend the Motor Vehicle Physical Damage Appraisal Act to allow for photos to be used as documentation of a vehicle’s post-accident condition when making an appraisal.  Disputed findings by auto shops and others would mean a physical personal inspection of the vehicle.  The House vote was a bipartisan 129-59.   MEDICAL CANNABIS BACK IN … Read More

LEG REG REVIEW 2016, 5th Issue – March 7, 2016

LEG REG REVIEW is a periodic newsletter produced by PHILLIPS ASSOCIATES, a professional lobbying and consultant firm located near the State Capitol.  It contains news on the legislative and regulatory scene in Pennsylvania that may be of interest to the Insurance and Business Communities.  It is a free member benefit for those who are members of the Pennsylvania Association of Health Underwriters (PAHU).  Subscription information may be obtained by contacting PHILLIPS ASSOCIATES at 717/728-1217 FAX 717/232-7005 or e-mail to xenobun@aol.com.  Please email jtrout2792@aol.com supplying both your name and e-mail address if you wish to be removed from or added to this list.   INSURANCE DEPARTMENT PLANS LTC INSURANCE HEARING The PA Insurance Department scheduled a March 10 hearing in Harrisburg to allow for public comment on recent rate increases for long-term care insurance.  In addition to the premium issue, the hearing is also designed to spotlight how the rate review process works.  Anyone wanting to testify at any of these sites or in Harrisburg should register at ra-in-comment@pa.gov. Satellite locations can be found in: Erie: Blasco Library, 160 East Front Street, Erie, PA 16507 Philadelphia: West Oak Lane Senior Center, 7210-18 Ogontz Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138 Pittsburgh: Carnegie Library of … Read More

LEG REG REVIEW 2016, 4th Issue – February 28, 2016

LEG REG REVIEW is a periodic newsletter produced by PHILLIPS ASSOCIATES, a professional lobbying and consultant firm located near the State Capitol.  It contains news on the legislative and regulatory scene in Pennsylvania that may be of interest to the Insurance and Business Communities.  It is a free member benefit for those who are members of the Pennsylvania Association of Health Underwriters (PAHU).  Subscription information may be obtained by contacting PHILLIPS ASSOCIATES at 717/728-1217 FAX 717/232-7005 or e-mail to xenobun@aol.com.  Please email jtrout2792@aol.com supplying both your name and e-mail address if you wish to be removed from or added to this list.   POLICY CHIEF DEPARTS WOLF ADMINISTRATION John Hanger has resigned his post as Secretary of Policy & Planning for the Wolf Administration.  Previously, he served Governor Rendell as his Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and was a Democratic primary opponent against Tom Wolf in 2014.  Effective February 26, his successor is former Deputy Director of Policy & Planning Sarah Galbally.  She was former Policy Director for the Wolf for Governor Campaign and holds an MPA from Villanova and a BA from University of Pennsylvania.  In a post-retirement interview, Hanger laid the blame for PA’s budget … Read More

LEG REG REVIEW 2016, 3rd Issue – February 15, 2016

LEG REG REVIEW is a periodic newsletter produced by PHILLIPS ASSOCIATES, a professional lobbying and consultant firm located near the State Capitol.  It contains news on the legislative and regulatory scene in Pennsylvania that may be of interest to the Insurance and Business Communities.  It is a free member benefit for those who are members of the Pennsylvania Association of Health Underwriters (PAHU).  Subscription information may be obtained by contacting PHILLIPS ASSOCIATES at 717/728-1217 FAX 717/232-7005 or e-mail to xenobun@aol.com.  Please email jtrout2792@aol.com supplying both your name and e-mail address if you wish to be removed from or added to this list.   WOLF CALLS FOR 33-PLUS BILLION BUDGET On February 9, Governor Tom Wolf presented his proposal to the General Assembly for the State Budget in the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016.  This may be another conflict-ridden budget cycle, building on the fact that part of the current fiscal year budget has not been finalized pending legislative actions relative to the Governor’s line-item veto in December of numbers of budget items.   In his address, the Governor admonished the General Assembly for the FY 2015-16 State Budget, saying “The budget they sent me relied on the same gimmicks … Read More

LEG REG REVIEW 2016, 2nd Issue – January 18, 2016

LEG REG REVIEW is a periodic newsletter produced by PHILLIPS ASSOCIATES, a professional lobbying and consultant firm located near the State Capitol.  It contains news on the legislative and regulatory scene in Pennsylvania that may be of interest to the Insurance and Business Communities.  It is a free member benefit for those who are members of the Pennsylvania Association of Health Underwriters (PAHU).  Subscription information may be obtained by contacting PHILLIPS ASSOCIATES at 717/728-1217 FAX 717/232-7005 or e-mail to xenobun@aol.com.  Please email jtrout2792@aol.com supplying both your name and e-mail address if you wish to be removed from or added to this list.   MORE RETIREMENTS FROM THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY Several more members the PA General Assembly indicated that they have chosen not to seek re-election: Rep. Mauree Gingrich (R-Lebanon), Chair of the House Labor & Industry Committee which handles Workers’ Compensation legislation Rep. Nick Kotik (D-Allegheny), Minority Chair of the House Gaming Oversight Committee Rep. Mike Vereb (R-Montgomery) Senator Shirley Kitchen (D-Phila.), Minority Chair, Senate Public Health & Welfare Committee. Majority Chair Senator Pat Vance (R-Cumberland) had already announced her retirement at the end of this term.   PA COMMISSIONER NOW NAIC P/C CHAIR Announced January 11 by the National … Read More

LEG REG REVIEW 2016, 1st Issue – January 11, 2016

LEG REG REVIEW is a periodic newsletter produced by PHILLIPS ASSOCIATES, a professional lobbying and consultant firm located near the State Capitol.  It contains news on the legislative and regulatory scene in Pennsylvania that may be of interest to the Insurance and Business Communities.  It is a free member benefit for those who are members of the Pennsylvania Association of Health Underwriters (PAHU).  Subscription information may be obtained by contacting PHILLIPS ASSOCIATES at 717/728-1217 FAX 717/232-7005 or e-mail to xenobun@aol.com.  Please email jtrout2792@aol.com supplying both your name and e-mail address if you wish to be removed from or added to this list.   RETIREMENTS FROM THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY The 2016 electoral season is upon us in Pennsylvania with nominating petitions being circulated starting at month’s end and ending in mid-February.  This also marks the start of retirement announcements by long-term members of the PA General Assembly.  Some notable decisions not to run so far: Rep. Bill Adolph (R-Delaware), Majority Chair, House Appropriations Committee Rep. Sandra Major (R-Susquehanna/Wayne), House Majority Caucus Chair Rep. John Payne (R-Dauphin), Majority Chair, House Gaming Oversight Committee Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Northampton), Majority Chair, House Professional Licensure Committee Rep. Peter Daley (D-Fayette), Minority Chair, House Consumer Affairs … Read More