The 1983-1984 Insurance Committee, for the majority, was chaired by Russell Kowalyshyn (D), vice-chaired by Nicholas J. Maiale (D), and the secretary was Thomas J. Murphy Jr. (D). For the minority, the committee was chaired by Walter F. Deverter (R) and vice-chaired by Peter R. Vroon (R). Some of the major topics discussed were House Bill 1901--requiring health care insurers to provide coverage for alcohol abuse and dependency, drug abuse and mental disorders--the new Automobile Insurance Law, and No Fault Insurance.