I have bad news - AB52, the bill jpmassar and Seneca Doane have done such a great job of following and encouraging phone calls, was withdrawn by the author today rather than be voted on.
http://www.sacbee.com/...
The author of a bill that would have given California regulators the power to reject health insurance rate increases said Wednesday he has pulled it from consideration this year.
Democratic Assemblyman Mike Feuer of Los Angeles decided there were too few votes in the Senate to pass AB52. Senate Democrats were divided on the bill that passed the Assembly in June.
With just a week remaining in this year's session, Feuer said in a statement he will try again next year.
The bill would have given the state insurance commissioner and other regulators authority to reject rate increases deemed excessive. Supporters, including labor unions and advocates for low-income Californians, said it would help families afford insurance.
More at the link.
Quick post but thought I would pass on the news. Thanks for all your efforts.