Senate Bill No. by Senator Talbot aims to enhance the powers of the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation by allowing it to enter into cooperative endeavor agreements with the commissioner of insurance. Specifically, the bill enacts a new provision under R.S. 22:2297(C)(4), which permits the corporation's governing board to approve such agreements by a majority vote. These agreements are intended to benefit the policyholders of the corporation and must be submitted to both the Senate Committee on Insurance and the House Committee on Insurance for approval, requiring consent from both committees.
The bill retains existing powers of the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, such as borrowing funds and entering contracts, while adding this new capability to foster collaboration with the commissioner of insurance. The legislation will take effect upon the governor's signature or, if not signed, after the designated period for bills to become law without the governor's signature, as outlined in the Louisiana Constitution.