TALHI Key Bill Updates
SB 1852 by Paxton, TALHI's bill removing the signature requirement on renewal of a consumer choice plan, was heard yesterday in the Senate Business & Commerce Committee. There was no testimony in opposition to the bill. SB 437 by Nelson, the opioid antagonist in life insurance underwriting bill, was also heard in that same committee. The committee substitute with TALHI's agreed-to language was laid out. Senator Nelson thanked the life insurance industry for working with her on the bill. No bills were voted on in yesterday's hearing, but both are expected to be voted out early next week. SB 1153, TALHI's bill updating the Guaranty Association law, is expected to be set on the Local and Uncontested Calendar for April 11, but Chairman Hancock also placed it on the Senate Intent Calendar in case it can be voted out of the Senate more quickly. Either way, the bill should move quickly to the House thereafter. HB 2820 by Flynn, TALHI's 403(b) bill, has been placed on the House Calendar for Tuesday, April 9. Finally, next Tuesday the House Insurance Committee will hear HB 3306 by Smithee, the Corporate Governance Model.

TALHI Board Nominations Open
TALHI is now accepting nominations for the Board of Directors. You may self-nominate or nominate a fellow member. For more information on eligibility, criteria, and FAQs, click here. To submit a nomination, click here.

Member Call
The next legislative & policy update member call will be Wednesday, April 10, at 10 am Central. To call in, dial 1-888-537-7715 and enter code 200-68-174# when prompted. The agenda will be posted on both the website and mobile app prior to the call.