Category: Florida Legislative News

  An amendment referencing various aspects of the pending omnibus property insurance legislation has been filed by Senator Garrett Richter relating to SB 2044. SB 2044 is currently awaiting third reading by the Senate today, April 29, 2010. A copy of …

  The U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee (“Committee”) approved H.R. 2555, also known as the “Homeowners’ Defense Act,” on April 27, 2010 by a vote of 39-26. Authored by Representative Ron Klein (D-FL) and co-sponsored by 70 Members …

  The Florida House of Representatives passed a version of SB 2044 yesterday, April 28, 2010, that was nearly identical to the one passed by the Senate on April 23.  The lone difference between the versions is an amendment adopted …

  Colodny Fass has prepared its annual bill chart to assist in tracking pending priority state-level insurance issues during the 2010 Florida Legislative Session, which runs from March 2 through April 30, 2010.  Revised as of April 28, 2010, the …

  Senate Bill 2176 was amended in reference to workers’ compensation by State Representative Eric Einsnaugle today, April 28, 2010. Representative Einsnaugle’s first amendment, 003835, provides that a law enforcement officer, correctional officer or correctional probation officer suffering from tuberculosis, …

  At the April 27, 2010 Florida Cabinet meeting, State Board of Administration (“SBA”) Executive Director Ash Williams assured Cabinet members that the SBA has no equity exposure in Goldman Sachs Group Inc., which is currently under federal scrutiny for …

  After withdrawing his strike-everything amendment to SB 2044 today, April 27, State Representative Bill Proctor plans to file four amendments to the bill tomorrow, April 28. Florida Property and Casualty Association Member review and feedback is requested on the …

   Colodny Fass has prepared its annual bill chart to assist in tracking pending priority state-level insurance issues during the 2010 Florida Legislative Session, which runs from March 2 through April 30, 2010.  Revised as of April 27, 2010, the …

  State Representative Proctor withdrew a large strike-everything amendment to SB 2044 today after over 30 amendments had been filed to it.  Even more amendments continued to be filed to the strike-everything legislation while SB 2044 was being discussed on second …

    To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Florida House and Senate budget compromise comes together in a rush State lawmakers reached a deal on a new budget shortly before midnight Monday after bargaining over …