Category: Florida Legislative News
Sep 11, 2009
Recently, there has been much discussion highlighting an accounting issue created by 2009 Florida legislation amending the laws governing the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (“FHCF”). House Bill 1495, which, among other actions, amended section 215.555, Florida Statutes, providing for a …
Sep 10, 2009
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Tight budget, higher property tax rate for Broward schools The Broward School Board signed off on its much diminished final budget, which raises the property tax rate for …
Sep 10, 2009
In a memorandum to Florida Senators today, September 10, 2009, that emphasized the Florida Senate’s statutory responsibility to consider the long-term ramifications of Florida’s recently-signed Seminole Gaming Compact, Senate President Jeff Atwater called a rumored October 2009 Special Session “unlikely.” …
Sep 10, 2009
In its ongoing interim review of property insurance issues affecting the State, the Florida Senate is inviting continued input and data from all sources. Senate Staff also is welcoming the scheduling of personal meetings as part of the education process. …
Sep 9, 2009
The United States House of Representatives passed House Resolution 2571, the Non-Admitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2009, today, September 9, 2009. To view the full text of H.R. 2571, click here. Media coverage on the bill’s passage from the …
Sep 9, 2009
The White House Task Force on Middle Class Families published a report today, September 9, 2009, which examines limitations on students’ access to higher education and highlights ways for middle class families to better afford higher education expenses. To view …
Sep 2, 2009
Implementation of the SCHIP Act Mandatory Insurer Reporting Program is underway. Section 111 of the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-173), adds new mandatory reporting requirements for group health plan arrangements and for liability insurance (including …
Aug 31, 2009
Above: Governor Crist with with Max Osceola, councilman for the Seminole Indian tribe, at a news conference about the Seminole Indian gaming compact in Tallahassee, Fla. earlier this year. Florida Governor Charlie Crist signed a compact with the Seminole …
Aug 28, 2009
Above: George LeMieux has been appointed to fill the U.S. Senate vacancy left by the early resignation of Mel Martinez. At a press conference this morning, August 28, 2009, Florida Governor Charlie Crist announced the appointment of George LeMieux …
Aug 28, 2009
The Office of Florida Senator Don Gaetz issued the following press release on August 27, 2009: Bluewater Elementary Cited as “Best of Best” by Florida Senate The students of Bluewater Elementary School have a reason to be proud today. The school …