Category: Florida Legislative News
May 4, 2011
At its regular meeting Tuesday, May 3, 2011, the Florida Cabinet, acting in its capacity as the State Board of Administration (“SBA”), considered several insurance-related items. To view the SBA meeting agenda, click here. To view the complete meeting …
May 4, 2011
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: State revenue cap ready for Florida House vote A proposed constitutional amendment that would cap state revenue is ready for a floor vote in the Florida House. …
May 4, 2011
In the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) 2011-2012 budget, the Legislature has included specific OIR reporting requirements. The budget bill, SB 2000, can be accessed by clicking here. The OIR information is on Page 302. If enacted, the …
May 4, 2011
The House is scheduled to take up CS/CS/CS/SB 408 on Third Reading today. At this time, an additional 6 amendments have been filed by Representative Wood. If adopted, these amendments would: Require that any payment made by Citizens for damage …
May 4, 2011
CS/CS/CS/SB 1816 relating to Surplus Lines Insurance was taken up by the Florida House this morning. The bill was rolled over to Third Reading, read a third time, and passed by a vote of 116 to 0. CS/CS/CS/SB 1816, which will …
May 3, 2011
Earlier today, May 3, 2011, the Florida Senate considered on its Consent Calendar, CS/CS/SB 1286 Relating to State Reciprocity in Workers’ Compensation Claims by Senator Bennett. The bill provides for extraterritorial coverage of Florida employees who temporarily leave the …
May 3, 2011
CS/SB 1182 relating to the State Board of Administration by Senator Jeremy Ring was considered by the Florida Senate earlier today, May 3, 2011. Senator Ring offered an amendment to conform the bill to the House companion, HB 7155, which amendment was …
May 3, 2011
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA reported this evening, May 3, 2011, that the budget deal reached earlier today does not include a controversial proposal to limit how much doctors can charge for dispensing drugs to workers’ compensation patients. The …
May 3, 2011
The comprehensive property insurance bill, CS/CS/CS/SB 408, was taken up by the House today, May 3, 2011. Several amendments to the bill were filed, including a strike all amendment by Representative Wood. The strike all amendment was explained by …
May 3, 2011
Colodny Fass presents its daily bill tracking report for May 3, 2011. The report will be issued on a daily basis until the 2011 Florida Legislative Session is scheduled to end on May 6. This report, which is attached, …