Category: Legislative Updates

SB 2860 Homeowners’ Bill of Rights Passes Senate

Apr 16, 2008

Today, April 16, 2008, Senator Jeff Atwater released the information below regarding Senate passage of SB 2860, also known as the Homeowners’ Bill of Rights.   Should you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact this …

House Amends HB 1003–Annuity Products

Apr 16, 2008

On April 15, 2008, the House Jobs and Entrepreneurship Council passed House Bill 1003 by Representative Clay Ford (R- Pensacola) relating to Annuity Products, a strike-everything amendment and two amendments to the strike-everything amendment. The bill provides that any person …

Senate Passes Atwater Omnibus Insurance Bill–SB 2860

Apr 16, 2008

The Florida Senate passed its omnibus property insurance bill package, Senate Bill 2860 by Senator Jeff Atwater (R- North Palm Beach) 32-7. Known as the “cherry picking” provision, an amendment offered by Senator Mike Fasano (R- New Port Richey) that …

TEST: Updated Versions of HB 5057, SB 2860

Apr 16, 2008

The most recent version of House Bill 5057: Relating to the Insurance Capital Buildup Incentive Program by Representative Ron Reagan can be viewed by clicking here. This version, engrossed on April 14, incorporates all recent amendments to the bill. The …

HB 661–Public Adjuster Bill Amended

Apr 15, 2008

The House Jobs and Entrepreneurship Council approved House Bill 661 relating to insurance adjusters today, April 15, 2008. HB 661 was amended in the Council meeting by both the bill sponsor, Representative Julio Robaina, as well as the Council Chairman, Representative …

Bills Received by Governor Crist: April 15

Apr 15, 2008

Governor Charlie Crist was presented today, April 15, 2008 with 19 bills that have been passed during the 2008 Legislative Session. If the Governor does not act upon these bills by April 22, 2008, they will become law without his signature. Following …

TEST: PCIAA Insurers for Action Alert–Florida Public Adjusters

Apr 15, 2008

The following information has been provided by the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (“PCIAA”):   PCIAA Insurers for Action Alert–Florida Public Adjusters  Immediate grassroots action is needed to help pass House Bill 661. If approved, the bill would prevent …

Senate Banking & Insurance Committee Meeting: April 15

Apr 15, 2008

On Tuesday, April 15, 2008, the Florida Senate Banking and Insurance Committee (“Committee”) discussed insurance-related legislation as part of its regular agenda. A large portion of the meeting was devoted to consideration of Senate Bill 1986 by Senator Ring relating …