Governor Landry is touting the six auto insurance reform bills that he signed into law earlier this week. Landry estimates that the package of reform bills will ultimately save drivers at least ten-percent on their auto insurance premiums. Landry said the Department of Insurance made a series of requests in its report to the legislature back in 2020; and this year, the legislature acted on them.
Cut 4 (09) “…on their promises.”
The one bill that Landry signed that was the most contentious was the one that gives the insurance commissioner the authority to reject rate increases regardless of market conditions. It’s a bill that the current insurance commissioner, Tim Temple, opposed. He says it will destabilize the insurance market; and if insurance rates don’t come down by the ten-percent Landry said they will, Landry will point the finger at him.
Cut 25 (10) “…sooner than that.”
A major monkey wrench in the fight to restrict speed cameras throughout the state. As the legislature continues considering Monroe Republican Senator Stewart Cathey’s bill to do away with the speed cameras, the House passed an amendment to exempt Opelousas from any such rule. The city says its police department does not have the manpower to conduct speed enforcement the traditional way. Cathey says the people of Opelousas should fight back.
Cut 7 (10) “…these speed cameras.”
Fluoride will not be banned in public drinking water systems, as the House Health and Welfare Committee voted down a bill that would have done so. Opponents, including 9-year-old Toby Ramen from Monroe, defended fluoride as safe, effective, and essential for public health.