Legislative Analysis
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ELIMINATE ELECTRONIC INSURANCE MEETING http://www.house.mi.gov/hfa
SUNSETS AND RESTORE PROVISIONS
Analysis available at
Senate Bill 101 as reported from committee http://www.legislature.mi.gov
Sponsor: Sen. Sarah Anthony
House Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Senate Committee: Health Policy
Revised 4-20-23 (Enacted as Public Act 28 of 2023)
SUMMARY:
Senate Bill 101 would amend the Insurance Code to restore provisions allowing
stockholders or directors of insurance corporations to conduct certain business through
electronic means.
Under provisions implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, 1 stockholders, members,
or directors of an insurance corporation were able to participate in or conduct a regular or
special meeting of the board or a committee of the board and be considered present at the
meeting. They were also able to meet by electronic means to amend the corporation’s
bylaws to allow for meetings by electronic means. All of these provisions expired on
September 30, 2022.
The bill would eliminate these sunsets (expiration dates) and restore these provisions.
MCL 500.5228, 500.5230, and 500.5245
BRIEF DISCUSSION:
According to House committee testimony, insurance companies saw increased
participation among board members when allowed to conduct meetings electronically.
Supporters of the bill argue that allowing electronic participation as an option affords
greater flexibility, reduces costs and creates efficiencies, and provides greater access and
opportunity for input to members of the public as well as board members of the corporation.
Critics of the legislation have raised concerns that continuing to allow virtual participation
by members of an insurance board could create opportunities for members to participate
without giving necessary attention to the items before them. They have also argued that
time should be taken to consider potential safety parameters for remote meetings while
maintaining the opportunity for the public to participate in the meetings.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Senate Bill 101 would not have a fiscal impact on any units of state or local government.
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POSITIONS:
A representative of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan testified in support of the bill.
(3-23-23)
The following entities indicated support for the bill (3-23-23):
• Department of Insurance and Financial Services
• Insurance Alliance of Michigan
• Michigan Association of Health Plans
• Farm Bureau
Legislative Analyst: Alex Stegbauer
Fiscal Analyst: Marcus Coffin
■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House Fiscal Agency staff for use by House members in their
deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.
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Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 500.5228
As Passed by the Senate: 500.5228
As Passed by the House: 500.5228
Public Act: 500.5228
Senate Enrolled Bill: 500.5228