Category: Legislative Updates
Oct 1, 2009
Congressman Paul E. Kanjorski (D-PA), Chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises, released a discussion draft of the Federal Insurance Office Act today, October 1, 2009, along with two other pieces …
Oct 1, 2009
The Florida Legislature will hold the first Fall 2009 Interim Committee Meetings during the week of October 5-9. Additional Interim Committee Meetings will be held during the weeks of November 2-6 and December 7-11. To view the complete House of …
Sep 30, 2009
The United States House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises recently held a hearing entitled “Recent Innovations in Securitization.” Innovations in the U.S. securities markets, especially those related to life insurance settlements, were examined, as …
Sep 30, 2009
The United States House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises will hold a hearing entitled “Reforming Credit Rating Agencies” on Wednesday, September 30 at 2:00 p.m. To view a live webcast of this hearing, click …
Sep 25, 2009
Today, September 25, 2009, Congressman Paul E. Kanjorski (D-PA), Chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises circulated a discussion draft of legislation that would create the Enhanced Accountability and Transparency in Credit Rating Agencies …
Sep 24, 2009
In a report released today, September 24, 2009, the Florida Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance (“Committee”) has recommended continued exemption for information considered to be proprietary in nature by hurricane modelers participating in the Florida Commission on Hurricane Loss …
Sep 18, 2009
During a meeting on Thursday, September 17, 2009, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) voted to increase its oversight of credit rating agencies by taking rulemaking actions designed to enhance disclosure and improve the quality of credit ratings. …
Sep 15, 2009
Above: Senate District 8 Primary Winner John Thrasher (center) gets congratulations from Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Chair Mike Hightower (right). Also pictured is Stephen Heckel. (Photo credit: JON M. FLETCHER/The Times-Union) Former Florida House Speaker John …
Sep 15, 2009
Florida’s Joint Legislative Budget Commission meets today, September 15, 2009, during which it will vote to adopt Florida’s Long-Range Financial Outlook, a constitutionally-mandated document containing recommended fiscal strategies to the State and its departments for the purpose of assisting the …
Sep 10, 2009
In a memorandum to Florida Senators today, September 10, 2009, that emphasized the Florida Senate’s statutory responsibility to consider the long-term ramifications of Florida’s recently-signed Seminole Gaming Compact, Senate President Jeff Atwater called a rumored October 2009 Special Session “unlikely.” …