The initiative which allows auto insurance companies to base their prices is part on a driver's history of insurance coverage has qualified for the June 9, 2010 primary. This initiative was sponsored by Mercury Insurance.
1381. (09-0028) - Allows Auto Insurance Companies to Base Their Prices in Part on a Driver's History of Insurance Coverage.
Proponent: Christina L. Wilson c/o Chip Nielsen (415) 389-6800
Changes current law to permit insurance companies to offer a discount to drivers who have continuously maintained their auto insurance coverage, even if they change their insurance company, and notwithstanding the ban on using the absence of prior insurance for purposes of pricing. Establishes that lapses in coverage due to nonpayment of premiums may prevent a driver from qualifying for the discount. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local government: This measure would probably have no significant fiscal effect on state and local governments.
Two additional initiatives about ballot reform are in the Attorney General's office for review. Both items are being brought forth by David Spady, a columnist for the conservative Townhall.com site. Recent posts by Spady include "Schwarzenegger's Costly War on Climate Change" and "Obama Meets Latin America's Left." He is the President of Media and Public Affairs Strategy in Camarillo and has served as Director of National News and Public Affairs for Salem Communications since 2000. Salem is a media company which operates conservative and Christian radio stations, syndicated talk shows, web and print media. Salem publishes Townhall magazine and website.The two initiatives deal with information on ballots. One deals with the title and summary language of ballot initiatives. The other one deals with putting more complete ballot initiative information on the internet.
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