Category: Florida Legislative News
Dec 10, 2009
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Florida sales tax deduction among $31 billion in federal tax breaks passed by U.S. House The House voted Wednesday to extend $31 billion in popular tax breaks, …
Dec 9, 2009
House Bill 1B, the Florida commuter rail legislation that was approved by both chambers of the Florida Legislature yesterday, December 8, 2009, was sent to Florida Governor Charlie Crist for consideration today, December 9. The Governor has until December 24, …
Dec 8, 2009
The Florida Cabinet met today, December 8, 2009, during which it considered financial matters related to insurance. Following is a summary of those portions of the meeting proceedings. To view the complete meeting agenda, click here. The SBA held its …
Dec 8, 2009
Background and Overview Filed in the Florida Legislature by State Representative Bill Proctor on December 8, 2009, HB 447 would allow residential property insurers to use rates in excess of their filed rates. The bill also provides that policies …
Dec 8, 2009
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Florida‘s public schools battling funding cuts Just a few years ago, Camelot Elementary was overrun with students. Portable classrooms took up the basketball court and baseball diamonds, and …
Dec 8, 2009
Together with State Representative Bill Proctor, Senator Mike Bennett held a media conference today, December 8, 2009, during which he discussed issues related to House Bill 447 (filed today) that would partially deregulate Florida property insurance rates. Senator Bennett opened …
Property Insurance Bill Filed Today Would Afford Partially Unregulated Rates to All Florida Insurers
Dec 8, 2009
State Representative Bill Proctor filed House Bill 447 relating to Residential Property Insurance today, December 8, 2010. This action preceeds a media conference scheduled for today at noon, during which Representative Proctor and Senator Mike Bennett will discuss the bill. …
Dec 7, 2009
Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink held a briefing at the Florida Capitol today, December 7, 2009, during which she outlined ten proposals intended to strengthen safeguards over Florida investments. Previously released in March 2008, the recommendations are designed to toughen …
Dec 7, 2009
The following information is the text of a speech given by U.S. Treasury Chairman Ben S. Bernanke about “Frequently Asked Questions” (regarding economic recovery) at the Economic Club of Washington D.C., Washington D.C. on December 7, 2009: Frequently Asked Questions …
Dec 7, 2009
In an advisory issued today, December 7, 2009, State Representative Bill Proctor (R-St. Augustine) and Senator Mike Bennett (R-Bradenton) announced that they have scheduled a media conference tomorrow, December 8, regarding “Florida property insurance issues.” As published in the Sun-Sentinel House Keys …