Category: Florida Legislative News
May 12, 2011
Hollywood City Commissioner Dick Blattner and Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner Charlotte Rodstrom are the newest members of Broward County’s Metropolitan Planning Organization (“MPO”). The pair were voted chairman and vice chairman, respectively, during the May 12, 2010 MPO Board …
May 12, 2011
Many insurance-related bills were filed during Florida’s 2011 Regular Legislative Session; however, few were actually passed. Colodny Fass has compiled a comprehensive report on significant insurance-related legislation, both successful and unsuccessful. The report is attached in PDF format. Should …
May 11, 2011
The following is a transcript of U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke’s Speech on “Dodd-Frank Implementation: Monitoring Systemic Risk and Promoting Financial Stability” given before the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate, in Washington D.C. …
May 11, 2011
CS/CS/CS/SB 408, also known as the insurance “cost driver” bill, was sent today, May 11, 2011, to Florida Governor Rick Scott for action. The Governor has 15 days during which to sign or veto the bill, otherwise it …
May 10, 2011
The following news release was issued by the Office of Governor Rick Scott on May 10, 2011: TALLAHASSEE – Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointments of Daniel DeLisi, James “Jim” Moran, Daniel O’Keefe, Timothy Sargent, and Glenn …
May 10, 2011
To read a complete story, click on a headline below: Florida legislators load November 2012 ballot with property tax, other long-sought amendment proposals The just-finished legislative session will be remembered for more than the $3.8 billion deficit or …
May 7, 2011
Near midnight on May 6, 2011, the Florida House and Senate concurred in a motion to extend the 2011 Legislative Session until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday May 7, 2011, in order to allow time for further consideration of …
May 6, 2011
Colodny Fass presents its daily bill tracking report for May 6, 2011. The report will be issued on a daily basis until the 2011 Florida Legislative Session is scheduled to end today, May 6. This report, which is attached, …
May 6, 2011
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: House Approves Corporate Tax Cut for Governor Scott With back-slapping praise – and Republicans applauding Democrats – the Florida House on Thursday sent a $30 million corporate income tax …
May 6, 2011
The following news release was issued on May 6, 2011, by the Office of Florida Governor Rick Scott. To view the complete release, click here. Governor Scott Announces 2011 Governor’s Sterling Award & Sustained Excellence Award Recipients …