LANSING, Mich. — Rep. Annette Glenn, R-Midland, Friday said her highest legislative priority — reducing the cost of car insurance for drivers in Bay and Midland counties – will now become a reality. With an overwhelming bipartisan majority, the Michigan House of Representatives voted 94-15 to approve historic landmark legislation to reform the state’s no-fault automobile insurance system on Friday—reflecting the successful negotiations between Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Republican-led legislature.

“Bringing down the cost of car insurance for families and businesses in Bay and Midland counties has been my highest legislative priority since day one, and I was proud to cast my vote today for a bipartisan plan that after decades of failed attempts, will finally make that rate relief a reality and leave more money in people’s pockets,” Glenn said. “This landmark legislation guarantees lower rates for all drivers and implements lasting reforms that will control costs now and in the future, something particularly important for senior citizens, middle class and lower income families struggling to make ends meet, and small businesses that already face a big bill at the pump for delivering their products or services.”

The House approved legislation guaranteeing lower rates by giving drivers more choice on personal injury protection coverage, stopping price gouging on medical services for car accident victims and combating fraudulent claims. Senate Bill 1 now heads to the state Senate for final legislative approval, and then to the governor, who is expected to sign them into law.

The landmark legislation will end Michigan’s dubious distinction as the state with the most expensive car insurance rates in the nation.