Category: Legislative Updates

  Today, March 5, 2008, the House Government Efficiency and Accountability Council (“Council”) considered a proposed committee substitute (“PCB”) for House Bill 565 by Representative Bryan Nelson (R-Apopka) relating to Insurance. The amended Bill, which passed the Council favorably by 15-0, removed …

Speaker of the Florida House Marco Rubio (R-West Miami), House Majority Leader Adam Hasner (R-Delray Beach) and Government Efficiency and Accountability Council Chairman Frank Attkisson (R-St. Cloud) today announced the filing of PCB GEAC 08-17 which would eliminate the Transfer …

Governor Charlie Crist delivered his second State of the State address this evening before a Joint Session of the Florida Legislature on March 4, the opening day of the 2008 Regular Legislative Session. The Governor’s informational release and complete speech …

  Senate President Ken Pruitt and House Speaker Marco Rubio marked the first day of Florida’s 2008 Regular Legislative Session, March 4, with opening speeches to each Chamber, respectively. Both lawmakers referenced their outlook for Florida’s insurance market, with the …

On Tuesday, March 4, 2008, the Senate and House Democratic Leadership held a press conference to discuss the 2008 Legislative Session, the budget and related issues. The leaders present included Senators Steve Geller (Minority Leader), Frederica Wilson (Minority Leader Pro …

On Thursday, February 28, 2008, House Minority Leader Dan Gelber issued a summary of policy alternatives and suggestions to bring Florida government “ . . . a more serious level of debate, governance and problem solving.” Representative Gelber’s outline specifically …

Florida House Speaker Marco Rubio today, February 26, 2008, sent Florida House members a summary of 2008 legislative priorities. These priorities focus on limiting government spending and regulations, property insurance, health insurance, and economic prosperity—including education. Speaker Rubio’s letter to …

On Thursday, February 21, 2008, the House Jobs and Entrepreneurship Council met to discuss Proposed Committee Bill 08-01 regarding the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (“FHCF”). The bill reduces the Temporary Increase in Coverage Limits (“TICL”) layer of coverage from $12 …

The Senate Banking and Insurance Committee (“Committee”) today defeated SB 7042 – Relating to Open Government Sunset Review/Reports by Insurers. The bill extends the current public records exemption that applies to credit scoring methodologies used by insurers. Currently, those insurers …

South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford will sign S588 on February 19, 2008. This bill will give small businesses greater ability to provide health insurance for their employees by banding together into healthcare cooperatives. The complete press release from Governor Sanford’s …