Legislative Priorities
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By David Baria
Published on 01/21/2009
INSURANCE REFORM- Insureds Bill of Rights
- Eliminate Anti-Concurrent Causation Exclusion
- Place Burden of Proof on insurance company
- Premium discounts for stronger homes
OVERSIGHT OF KATRINA RELIEF SPENDING- Ensure that Katrina money is spent where appropriate
CIGARETTE TAX INCREASE/GROCERY TAX DECREASE- Increase tax on cigarettes with corresponding decrease in grocery tax
PROMOTE GREEN BUILDING- Tax credit for solar, wind, geothermal
- Mandate public buildings to become more energy efficient
TAX RELIEF FOR SENIORS AND DISABLED- Increase Homestead Exemption to $100,000
GUBERNATORIAL PARDONS- Require community hearing before Governor can pardon
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