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Critics say piecemeal approach to changing auto no-fault isn’t what state needs

       Lawmakers in the state Senate passed a few changes to the state’s car insurance law. Supporters say it’s a start to tackle the state’s sky-high auto insurance rates.

       But some aren’t on board with a piecemeal approach.

A sweeping car insurance overhaul couldn’t make it out of the state House last year. Some lawmakers in the Senate said that major reform might not be possible because it wouldn’t pass in the House.

But Democratic Senator Morris Hood wasn’t having that argument. He says the two chambers need to try to work together.

“Why don’t we start working to try to get it done because this here offers absolutely nothing.”

       The bills would create an insurance fraud division in the state Attorney General’s office. They would also let seniors cap their medical benefits. The idea is insurers would then offer those seniors lower rates.

       The bills go on to the state House.