Category: Florida Legislative News
Jul 31, 2009
United States Representative Earl Pomeroy (D-North Dakota) introduced legislation on July 22, 2009 that would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the alternative tax liability limitation for small property and casualty insurance companies. Co-sponsored by Representative Paul Ryan …
Jul 31, 2009
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (“DJJ”) issued the following memorandum today, July 31, 2009, regarding tentative plans for a two-day training workshop in January 2010: Many of you may remember that when DJJ became an agency, each program area held individual training …
Jul 30, 2009
July 21, 2009 tg-223 Fact Sheet: Administration’s Regulatory Reform Agenda Moves Forward Credit Rating Agency Reform Legislation Sent to Capitol Hill Continuing its push to establish new rules of the road and make the financial system more fair …
Jul 30, 2009
July 22, 2009 TG-227 Fact Sheet: Administration’s Regulatory Reform Agenda Moves Forward Systemic Risk Legislation Sent to Capitol Hill Continuing its push to establish new rules of the road and make the financial system more fair …
Jul 30, 2009
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice joined four other Florida state agencies in a formal agreement to ensure that children in state care receive an appropriate, high-quality and stable education. Announced today, July 30, 2009, the agreement includes provisions for …
Jul 30, 2009
The United States House of Representatives approved House Resolution 3139 today, July 30, 2009. The bill, which now goes to the U.S. Senate for consideration, would extend the National Flood Insurance Program (“NFIP”) through March 21, 2010. The bill also …
Jul 29, 2009
The United States House Financial Services Committee issued the following press release today, July 29, 2009: Bill would rein in compensation practices that led to excessive risk-taking; House consideration is expected on Friday Washington, DC – Today, the Financial Services Committee …
Jul 29, 2009
State Farm Florida’s recent rate filing was the subject of a Florida Today editorial published today, July 29, 2009. The editorial is reprinted below. Should you have any questions or comments, please contact Colodny Fass. Our views: Block the …
Jul 29, 2009
The Florida Cabinet held a regularly scheduled meeting on July 28, 2009, during which the following insurance-related matters on the agenda were reviewed and acted upon: Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty presented the …
Jul 28, 2009
The United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation held a hearing entitled “Weathering the Storm: The Need for a National Hurricane Initiative,” on Tuesday, July 28, in Washington, D.C. The Hearing was designed to highlight and provide a …