Category: Florida Legislative News
May 26, 2009
Last week, U.S. Representative Ron Klein (D-Florida District 22) introduced House Resolution 2555, which is also known as the “Homeowners’ Defense Act of 2009.” Among the bill’s 43 co-sponsors are the following U.S. Representatives from Florida: Thomas J. Rooney (R-16) …
May 22, 2009
Florida State Board of Administration Director of Bond Finance J. Ben Watkins testified yesterday, May 21, 2009, at a U.S. House Financial Services Committee hearing that, inclusive of the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, the State currently has approximately $25 billion in outstanding …
May 21, 2009
Update: The Louisiana Senate amended and passed SB 331 (summarized below) unanimously on third reading today, May 21, 2009. A motion to reconsider the bill was tabled. The bill was re-engrossed and next proceeds to the Louisiana House of Representatives for consideration. …
May 21, 2009
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Feds rip Fort Lauderdale’s spending for the poor, demand $2.5 million repayment The city bungled the spending of federal money meant for poor people over the past two decades …
May 21, 2009
The Florida Property and Casualty Association (“FPCA”) is in the process of drafting a letter to Florida Governor Charlie Crist requesting his veto of House Bill 1171, which is also known as the “Open Rating Bill.” Optimal timing of the …
May 21, 2009
State Senator Mike Fasano and State Representative Will Weatherford: Governor Crist has Signed Florida New Markets Development Program into Law Senator Mike Fasano and Representative Will Weatherford announce that Governor Charlie Crist has signed HB 485, which creates the Florida …
May 21, 2009
The Florida House of Representatives has released its 2009 Session Summary of Legislation Passed Report. To view the Report, click here. It should be noted that, at the time of publication (May 21, 2009), some bills outlined in this Report …
May 19, 2009
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Cash-poor school boards might raise property taxes Though raising taxes is always politically unpopular and risky, school boards across Florida may have no choice as they watch their budgets …
May 19, 2009
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (“DJJ”) has instituted an effort to reduce the disproportionate number of minority children in the system by five percent each year. The DJJ has been holding meetings to get feedback on the issue in …
May 19, 2009
Two insurance-related bills have been presented this week to Florida Governor Charlie Crist for his signature. Senate Bill 714 Relating to Condominiums was among the bills presented to Governor Crist on Monday, May 18, and requires the Governor’s action by …