Category: Legislative Updates
Oct 25, 2011
A bill has been filed for consideration during the 2012 Florida Regular Legislative Session that would repeal an annual Financial Services Commission (“FSC”) reporting requirement pertaining to the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (“FHCF”) and Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (“Citizens”). …
Oct 7, 2011
Colodny Fass presents its weekly bill tracking chart for the week ending October 7, 2011. This chart, which is attached, is designed to assist in following pending priority state-level insurance issues during the 2012 Florida Legislative Session. It will …
Oct 7, 2011
The following insurance-related bills have been filed for consideration during the 2012 Florida Regular Legislative Session, which is scheduled to begin January 10, 2012. Should you have any comments or questions, please contact Colodny Fass. HB 119 relating …
Oct 5, 2011
The following is a summary of Senate Bill 408, which includes numerous provisions and changes related to residential property insurance in Florida. The bill was passed during the 2011 Florida Regular Legislative Session. CS/CS/CS/SB 408 – Property and …
Oct 5, 2011
Florida’s Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance (“Committee”) met yesterday, October 4, 2011, during which it considered Senate Bill 140. Sponsored by Senator Mike Bennett, SB 140 would repeal s. 440.59, F.S., which requires the Florida Department of Financial …
Sep 22, 2011
The Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance (“Committee”) met September 21, 2011. Committee Chairman Garrett Richter called the meeting to order and introduced the newest member of the committee, Senate President-Designate Don Gaetz, who was recently appointed to the …
Sep 16, 2011
Above: Florida Senators Garrett Richter and Chris Smith will remain as Chair and Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance. Florida Senators Garrett Richter and Chris Smith will remain as Chair and Vice Chair of the Senate …
Sep 14, 2011
Similar to HB 119 filed by State Representative Jim Boyd earlier this month, SB 254 relating to Motor Vehicle Personal Injury Protection Insurance was filed by Senator Mike Bennett today, September 14, 2011. If enacted into law, HB 254 would: …
Sep 1, 2011
In its Interim Issue Brief (“Brief”) on Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (“Citizens”) released today, September 1, 2011, the Florida Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance (“Committee”) estimated that, if it were to strike Florida today, Hurricane Andrew would incur …
Aug 12, 2011
Above: Florida State Representative Bryan Nelson will continue as 2011-2012 House Insurance and Banking Subcommittee Chair; State Representative Dorothy Hukill will chair its parent committee, House Economic Affairs. State Representative Bryan Nelson (R-38) will remain as Chairman …