{"code":"INS","codeName":"Insurance Code","section":"12900","citation":"Ins. Code, § 12900","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 3. THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER [12900. - 13855.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/insurance-code/division-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Appointment, Qualification, and Offices [12900. - 12907.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/insurance-code/division-3/chapter-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1227, Sec. 4.   Effective January 1, 1994.   Note: This section was added on Nov. 8, 1988, by initiative Prop. 103.","effective":"1994-01-01","html":"<p>(a) The commissioner shall be elected by the people in the same time, place, and manner as the Governor not to exceed two four-year terms.</p><p>(b) Should a vacancy occur during the term of office, legislative confirmation shall be required for the position of commissioner in the same manner and procedure as that required by Section <a href=\"/ins/5\">5</a> of Article V of the California Constitution.</p>","text":"(a) The commissioner shall be elected by the people in the same time, place, and manner as the Governor not to exceed two four-year terms. (b) Should a vacancy occur during the term of office, legislative confirmation shall be required for the position of commissioner in the same manner and procedure as that required by Section 5 of Article V of the California Constitution.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/insurance-code/appointment-qualification-and-offices-12900","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}