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1971 3 (1971)

handle is hein.ssl/ssfl0143 and id is 1 raw text is: PROCLAMATION TO THE MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: WHEREAS, at a previously called special session of the Legis- lature, a one hundred twenty (120) day moratorium on increases of automobile insurance rates was enacted in order that the Legislature might review existing laws and regulations, and WHEREAS, tile said one hundred twenty (120) day moratori- um will expire on February 8,1971, and WHEREAS, an interim solution to the automobile insurance problems of the State must be found before the moratorium expires, and WHEREAS, a more lasting solution to the long-range problem could be proposed by a study commission, and WHEREAS, I find that it is in the best interest of the people of the State that the Legislature be convened forthwith; NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Reubin O'D. Askew, Governor of the State of Florida, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me by Section 3, Article III of the Constitution, do hereby con- vene the Legislature in special session at the Capitol for three (3) (lays beginning at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 27, 1971, and ending at 5 p.m. on Friday, January 29, 1971. This call is for the sole and exclusive purpose of considering the adoption of legislation to assure that adequate automobile insurance protection be available to the citizens of Florida at reasonable prices. More specifically, this call is for the purpose of seeking an interim solution to the problem, pending the de- velopment of a more permanent and broad program of automo- bile insurance reform.