Category: Legislative Updates
May 13, 2008
Final versions of the two major homeowners’ insurance bills passed during the Florida 2008 Regular Legislative Session are attached for your review. These versions incorporate the many amendments made to each bill, respectively. CS/CS 3rd Eng. SB 2860 by the …
May 13, 2008
May 13, 2008
The Florida House and Senate have released reports summarizing the 2008 Regular Legislative Session. To view the 2008 Regular Session Summary of Legislation Passed Report compiled by the Florida Senate, click here. To view the 2008 Legislative Session End of …
May 12, 2008
The 2008 Florida Regular Legislative Session concluded on May 2, 2008 at 6:02 p.m. Budgetary items were a major focus this Session, the early part of during which the Legislature reduced 4th quarter appropriations from the 2007-2008 fiscal year budget …
May 6, 2008
(House photo by Meredith Hill)Above:Â With applauding Gov. Charlie Crist, center, Speaker Marco Rubio, R-Miami, raises the victory sign after his closing remarks as House Speaker in the final hours of the Legislature May 2, 2008. Â Florida’s 2008 Regular …
May 5, 2008
An updated chart listing insurance-related bill activity for the final day of Florida’s 2008 Regular Legislative Session–Friday, May 2, Day 60–is attached for your review. For easy reference and accessibility, the chart organizes and tracks bill activity using the following subject …
May 2, 2008
At 6:02 p.m., May 2, 2008, the 2008 Regular Florida Legislative Session adjourned Sine Die. Several insurance-related bills passed, including the following: CS/SB 2860/1196: Relating to Property Insurance, which includes property insurance reform measures regarding the following: The Insurance Capital …
May 2, 2008
The Senate reconsidered, amended and passed CS/CS SB 1st Eng. 2082 on May 2, 2008 with two amendments (593426, 553694) by a vote of 40 Yeas / 0 Nays); The bill was then returned to the House for reconsideration. The House …
May 2, 2008
Two major insurance initiatives and their respective companion bills failed to pass during the final hours of the 2008 Regular Legislative Session. HB 7021 and SB 2156 related to the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (“FHCF”). This bill also was endorsed by Florida …
May 2, 2008
The Senate passed CS/CS/SB 2012 An Act Relating to Insurance Policies this morning, May 2, 2008 after concurring with House amendments passed to the bill on April 30. The bill now proceeds to the Governor for his signature. CS/CS/SB 2012 …