A proposal has been rejected that would have affected insurance coverage for certain homes. This decision was made by a committee with a vote of 2 to 1. The proposal in question involved stopping new policies and phasing out existing ones for homes not occupied by their owners.
The measure will not be moving forward to the board of directors. Details about the decision and its implications are available.
Further information can be found through the original source, which provides more context about the committee's vote and its effects on insurance coverage.
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