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                                                   HOUSE AMENDMENT

                                           Bill No. CS for SB 1126

    Amendment No. ___ (for drafter's use only)

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11  Representative(s) Alexander offered the following:

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13         Amendment (with title amendment) 

14         On page 30, between lines 27 and 28 of the bill

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17         14.  The association shall provide applicants and

18  policyholders with the means to obtain or change coverage,

19  make premium payments, and report claims directly to the

20  association.  Such means shall include the use of toll-free

21  telephone numbers and Internet websites.  Policyholders who

22  deal directly with the association by such means shall receive

23  a premium discount to reflect the absence of agent

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28  And the title is amended as follows:

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                                                   HOUSE AMENDMENT

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