The Commissioner of Insurance, upon receiving a certified copy from the Clerk of the House or the Secretary of the Senate of the bill or bills as provided in Code Section 33-24-63, may in his discretion convene a public hearing within ten calendar days after receipt in order to obtain any information necessary to allow the Commissioner a basis upon which to prepare the report required by this article. If the Commissioner convenes a public hearing, he shall give such notice as is reasonable under the circumstances and, in all other respects, shall conduct such hearing in accordance with Chapter 2 of this title.