Capitol to Courthouse Florida Insurance Report: Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Nov 18, 2015
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Daily Florida Insurance-Related Events
- 9:00 a.m.–Florida Board of Employee Leasing Companies (“BELC”) Board meeting. Orlando, Florida.
Daily Florida Insurance-Related News
Florida Couple Awarded $14.5 Million in Geico Uninsured Motorist Lawsuit
A former chiropractor and his wife have won a $14.5 million jury verdict in a lawsuit filed over a 2004 car crash that involved a motorist with no insurance. The Associated Press reports via Insurance Journal.
Drone liability bill narrowly advances in Florida Senate
Facing opposition from prominent business groups, a Florida Senate committee on Tuesday narrowly passed a proposal from a Miami Republican that would make Floridians who own or operate unmanned drones liable for the cost of any damage and injury they cause. The Miami Herald’s Kristin M. Clark reports via the “Naked Politics” blog.
Scott reiterates tough policy on Syrian refugees
Governor Rick Scott reiterated his tough stance on Syrian refugees Tuesday, saying they should not be allowed in the state and that Congress should not allow any federal money to be used for relocation purposes. Christine Sexton reports for PoliticoFlorida.com.
- Republican lawmakers look to overhaul state immigration laws
- Stiffer penalties for “terroristic threats” approved by Florida House panel
Florida Legislature Likely To Avoid Controversy Ahead Of 2016 Elections
The Florida Legislature will convene its regular legislative session in January, a couple of months earlier than usual. Lawmakers are allowed to set their own start date in even numbered years, enabling them to get their work done early when elections are looming. Gina Jordan reports for WLRN.
At solar group’s event, Jack Abramoff warns of money’s influence
Jack Abramoff, the former Washington lobbyist convicted of corruption a decade ago, said Tuesday that Florida voters need to know who’s providing financial backing for the ballot measures on which they’re being asked to vote. Bruce Ritchie reports for PoliticoFlorida.com.
Florida utility regulators on Tuesday approved a plan to issue $1.3 billion in bonds to cover Duke Energy Florida’s costs for the closure of the Crystal River nuclear power plant in Citrus County. William Levesque reports for the Tampa Bay Times.
Florida’s Anti-Gerrymandering Measures Didn’t Work. Here’s How Both Parties Hope to Change Them.
Florida outlawed partisan gerrymandering but left redistricting to legislators. After years of litigation, that’s likely to change, Jack Fitzpatrick writes for the National Journal.
Florida Senate panel OKs repeal of cohabitation law
The Florida Senate criminal justice committee on Tuesday unanimously approved a bill that would repeal a state law passed in 1868 that prohibits unmarried couples from living together. Daniel Ducassi reports for PoliticoFlorida.com.
Minnesota Bars Use of Price Optimization in Insurance Rates
Minnesota Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman has ordered insurers doing business in Minnesota to stop the practice of price optimization in setting rates for auto and homeowners insurance, Insurance Journal reports.
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