Category: Legislative Updates

Senate Bill 2072, the companion to House Bill 903 relating to Attorney’s Fees for Workers’ Compensation Cases, was amended and passed (8Y-1N) on April 15, 2009 by the Senate Committee on Judiciary.  The bill is scheduled to be heard on April 20 …

The Florida House of Representatives General Government Policy Council (“Council”) met on Tuesday, April 14, 2009.  As part of its agenda, the Council considered two insurance-related bills: House Bill 1171 relating to Residential Property Insurance by the House Insurance, Business …

In addition to the House Omnibus Insurance Package calendared for the House General Government Policy Council meeting at 1:15 p.m., the following Florida Legislative Committees will consider insurance-related bills on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 as noted (all meetings take place at The Capitol, Tallahassee):   SENATE …

  To assist in tracking priority insurance issues pending as the 2009 Florida Legislative Session speeds towards its conclusion, an insurance-specific weekly bill tracking chart is attached for your review.  For easy reference and accessibility, the chart will organize and track …

  Florida House of Representatives Full Appropriations Council on Education and Economic Development The Florida House of Representatives Full Appropriations Council on Education and Economic Development met on Tuesday, April 7, and acted on the following insurance-related bill: HB 5019 …

Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink, State Senator Charlie Justice, State Senator Garrett Richter, State Representative Alan Hays, and State Representative Bryan Nelson held a press conference today, April 7, 2009, to discuss the importance and success of the My …

The Florida Senate Banking and Insurance Committee (“Committee”) met in Tallahassee Florida on April 6, 2009 and considered several insurance-related bills.  The following is a brief summary of the discussion and actions that took place during the meeting on those …

  Florida House of Representatives Full Appropriations Council on Education and Economic Development The Florida House of Representatives Full Appropriations Council on Education and Economic Development met on Tuesday, April 7, 8:00-10:30 a.m., in Room 17 of the House Office …

  Florida Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance The Florida Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance met on Monday, April 6, and acted on the following insurance-related bills: SB 1950 relating to Insurance by State Senator Garrett Richter (R-Naples) Update:  …

  Florida House of Representatives Insurance, Business, and Financial Affairs Policy Committee The Florida House of Representatives Insurance, Business, and Financial Affairs Policy Committee met on Friday, April 3, and acted on the following insurance-related bill: HB 1495 relating to …