Category: Florida Legislative News
Jun 7, 2010
Florida’s 2010 election cycle is developing into one of the most active campaign seasons in the State’s history To provide a useful tool in following this year’s political campaign developments, Colodny Fass has prepared an outline of all Florida …
Jun 7, 2010
On May 26, 2010, the Virginia Bureau of Insurance hosted an informal hearing on H.B. 89 sponsored by Virginia Delegate Terry G. Kilgore. Had the bill passed during Virginia’s recently concluded 2010 Regular Session, it would have conditionally established …
Jun 4, 2010
On May 26, 2010, the Virginia Bureau of Insurance hosted an informal hearing on H.B. 89 sponsored by Virginia Delegate Terry G. Kilgore. Had it passed during Virginia’s recently concluded 2010 Regular Session, the bill would have conditionally established the …
Jun 4, 2010
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Crist approves property tax break for tainted drywall homeowners Gov. Charlie Crist signed a bill into law Tuesday that will give homeowners with tainted drywall a property tax break. The …
Jun 4, 2010
A May 2010 report from the Florida Legislature’s Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (“OPPAGA”) has revealed that, although the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice has improved efforts in hiring, training and retention of employees in juvenile residential facilities, …
Jun 3, 2010
A bill prohibiting insurers from assessing monetary penalties against insureds who elect to cancel their policies has passed the Louisiana Legislature and was certified by Senate President Joel T. Chaisson, II and House Speaker Jim Tucker on June 1 and …
Jun 3, 2010
A bill providing that approved unauthorized insurers delivering surplus lines insurance in the State of Louisiana would not be required to file or seek approval of their forms and rates was passed by the State Senate on June 2, …
Jun 1, 2010
The News Service of Florida issued the article below on Florida Governor Charlie Crist’s veto of SB 2044 today, June 1, 2010. In his transmittal letter, which is attached for review, the Governor cited SB 2044’s potential to expedite …
Jun 1, 2010
CS/CS/2nd Eng. SB 2176 became law with the signature of Florida Governor Charlie Crist today, June 1, 2010. The bill, which amends Florida’s insurance rating law to allow specified types of commercial lines insurance to be exempt from the …
Jun 1, 2010
Citing its potential to expedite rate increases and its “troubling” changes to the application of wind mitigation discounts, Florida Governor Charlie Crist Vetoed Senate Bill 2044 today, June 1, 2010. The Governor’s veto transmittal letter is attached for review. …