Category: Florida Legislative News
May 29, 2009
Florida Governor Charlie Crist signed House Bill 903 relating to Attorney’s Fees in Workers’ Compensation Cases today, May 29, 2009. With an effective date of July 1, 2009, HB 903 amends s. 440.34, F.S., to remove all statutory language providing …
May 29, 2009
A meeting of Special Investigative Unit (“SIU”) personnel employed by Florida Property and Casualty Association (“FPCA”) members will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2009, from Noon-3:00 p.m. in the Colodny Fass Fort Lauderdale Office at One Financial Plaza, 23rd …
May 28, 2009
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Special budget session possible, Senate President says Gov. Charlie Crist signed the 2009-2010 $66.5 billion state budget today but lawmakers could be forced to come back to cut it …
May 27, 2009
House Bill 1495, the 2009 Florida legislative property insurance package and HB 741 relating to insurance premium financing were among 40 bills signed into law today, May 27, 2009, by Florida Governor Charlie Crist. HB 1495, among other provisions, reduces the …
May 27, 2009
By KATHLEEN HAUGHNEYTHE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, May 27, 2009… A Leon County grand jury tacked on perjury to the list of charges against former House Speaker Ray Sansom and former Northwest Florida State College President Bob …
May 27, 2009
Florida Governor Charlie Crist signed the 2009-2010 State Budget into law today, May 27, at a ceremony in Tallahassee. Governor Crist made two changes in the $66.5 billion budget passed by the Legislature, reversing the two-percent cuts in state workers’ …
May 27, 2009
New Treasury Unit Would Provide Expertise on Insurance Policy at a Federal Level WASHINGTON – Congressman Paul E. Kanjorski, the Chairman of the House Financial Services Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises Subcommittee, announced on May 22, 2009 …
May 27, 2009
While addressing media members prior to a Cabinet meeting held this morning, May 27, 2009, Governor Charlie Crist commented on House Bill 1171, which is expected to reach his desk by the week of June 1. The Governor stated …
May 26, 2009
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Reading, writing, recession. South Florida schools struggle to cope. Staff cuts. Supply shortages. Less money. More anxiety. Broward school district’s central office to cut 59 positions In an …
May 26, 2009
Please review the attached draft letter to Florida Governor Charlie Crist requesting his veto of HB 1171 and provide any comments to Katie Webb at kwebb@cftlaw.com by Monday, June 1, 2009. FPCA Counsel has determined that the best course of …