Category: Legislative Updates

Senate Bill 2498 relating to Citizens Property Insurance Corporation passed the House and Senate today, Friday, May 4–the final day of Session. A strike-all and other amendments were adopted during third reading in the House.  The bill includes a compromise package between the …

On Thursday, May 03, 2007, the Legislature spent a considerable amount of time debating and passing the 2007 budget. The budget is the only bill that the Florida Legislature is required to pass every year. Also, pending insurance issues remain …

With two days remaining in the 2007 Regular Legislative Session, there are still several outstanding insurance issues. Regarding property insurance, Senate Bill 1866, also known as the “Glitch Bill” was heavily debated and amended today in the Senate. Note that …

After an initial notice of tentatively-scheduled dates for a Special Session on property tax reform, House Speaker Marco Rubio, in conjuction with Senate President Ken Pruitt, announced today on each of their respective Chamber floors that the dates will now …

We have attached copies of the House and Senate Session Calendars for Wednesday, May 2, 2007 for your review.  Please do not hesitate to contact this office with any questions regarding the materials provided.  

On Tuesday, May 1, 2007 the Florida House and Senate each considered bills relating to insurance. Below is a brief summary of their actions taken today on insurance-related legislation:   Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Senate Bill 2498 by Senator Rudy Garcia (R-Miami) …

Among the bills taken up during today’s Legislative Session, April 30, 2007, the House and Senate considered the Hurricane Damage Mitigation bill (Senate Bill 1864) and House Bill 7169, a bill relating to the Workers’ Compensation Joint Underwriting Association.  Below …

Agendas are enclosed for the Florida Senate and House of Representatives Sessions today, Monday, April 30. Specific bills we are tracking are flagged on each. Should you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to call this office.

One week remains in the 2007 Regular Legislative Session and several outstanding insurance-related issues are yet unresolved.  Additional insurance bills that could pass during the final week are still pending in both the House and Senate. It appears that that the …

Internet links to the House and Senate Special Order Calendars for Friday, April 27 are provided below:   House:  http://www.cftnews.com/uploads/594_House%20Special%20Order%204%2027%2007.pdf   Senate:  http://www.cftnews.com/uploads/594_Senate%20Special%20Order%204%2027%2007.pdf   Please do not hesitate to contact this office should you have any comments or questions.