Category: Florida Legislative News

  SB 1460, which provides a remedy for the FHCF Contract Year, was passed unanimously (38-0) by the Florida Senate today, March 3, 2010.  The House of Representatives is expected to consider HB 1460 sometime next week (March 8-12). The House version of …

The FPCA Homeowners Division will be meeting via teleconference on Friday, March 5, at 3:00 p.m.  The call-in number is 800.369.1285; conference code:  63016#. An agenda for the meeting, as well as minutes from the February 26, 2010 meeting, are …

The FPCA Automobile Division will be meeting via teleconference on Friday, March 5, at 2:00 p.m.  The call-in number is 800.369.1285; conference code:  63015#. An agenda for the meeting, as well as minutes from the February 26, 2010 meeting, are …

A strike-everything proposed committee substitute that would amend an omnibus property insurance package onto Senate Bill 2044, a “shell” bill, is scheduled to be considered by the Florida Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance (“Committee”) at its 3:15 p.m. meeting today, March 3, 2010.  …

In his annual State of the State address to the 2010 Florida Legislature on its Opening Day today, Florida Governor Charlie Crist commended Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty and asked lawmakers to work to ensure the reduction of property insurance …

  House Bill 949 relating to the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (“FHCF”) was approved unanimously by the Florida House of Representatives’ Full Appropriations Council on Education and Economic Development today, March 2, 2010.  With the vote representing HB 949’s passage …

    To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   The results of the March 1, 2010 Revenue Estimating Conference have been posted.  Click here to access complete documentation, which includes the July 1, 2010 Certified School …

House Bill 7033, which would reduce the taxable wage base in Florida for the next two years, is on the Florida House of Representatives agenda for consideration today, March 2, 2010.  The bill, which is retroactive to June 29, 2009, is …

The attached proposal outlining a political and legislative strategy to combat auto insurance fraud in the State of Florida has been submitted by a Florida Property and Casualty Association member. Please review and send any comments and suggestions to Katie …

The FPCA Homeowners Division is scheduling meetings with Legislators in Tallahassee on Thursday, March 11.  At this time, Members are tentatively scheduled to meet with Senator Richter, and possibly Representative Nelson.  More information will be forthcoming once the meetings are confirmed. Please …