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Rep. Neal P. Goodman
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Goodman bill to elect Pa. insurance commissioner
clears House State Government Committee
HARRISBURG, Dec. 9 – State Rep. Neal P. Goodman's bill that would require the state insurance commissioner to be elected rather than appointed was approved by the House State Government Committee today.
"Currently, the state constitution authorizes the governor to appoint the insurance commissioner," said Goodman, D-Schuylkill. "However, I strongly believe that because of the important responsibilities and duties given to the insurance commissioner, the citizens of Pennsylvania should ultimately choose who is placed in this position."
Goodman said 11 other states already elect their insurance commissioners.
House Bill 1363 would amend the state constitution to require the insurance commissioner be elected on the day the general election is held for the auditor general and state treasurer and would establish a four-year term.
The bill also would prohibit an insurance commissioner from working directly or indirectly for an insurance company within four years after serving in office.