Category: Florida Legislative News

Jeff Atwater Named 83rd Senate President

Nov 18, 2008

Above:  Senate President Jeff Atwater   Senator Jeff Atwater (R-Broward and Palm Beach Counties) was elected Florida’s 83rd Senate President today, November 18, 2008, during an Organizational Session of the 2009 Florida Legislature. Senator Atwater cited economic improvement goals as …

FPCA: SCHIP Mandatory Insurer Reporting Update–November 18

Nov 18, 2008

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) has released transcripts from its public meetings held during October to answer questions about mandatory reporting requirements related to Section 111 of the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 (“SCHIP”). …

FPCA Auto Division: Meeting Notice

Nov 18, 2008

The next FPCA Automobile Division meeting will be held in-person, on Monday, December 15, 2008, starting at 10:00 a.m. in the Colodny Fass Ft. Lauderdale Office. The Colodny Fass Ft. Lauderdale Office is located at: One Financial Plaza, 23rd Floor …

2008-2010 Florida Senate Leadership Team Announced

Nov 13, 2008

Above:  Florida Senate President-Designate Jeff Atwater (R-Palm Beach)   Today, November 13, 2008, Florida Senate President-Designate Jeff Atwater (R-Palm Beach) announced his 2008-2010 leadership team, which comprises Senator Mike Fasano (R-New Port Richey) as Senate President Pro-Tempore and Senator Alex Villalobos (R-Miami) as Chairman …

2008-2010 Florida Senate Leadership Team Announced

Nov 13, 2008

Above:  Florida Senate President-Designate Jeff Atwater (R-Palm Beach)   Today, November 13, 2008, Florida Senate President-Designate Jeff Atwater (R-Palm Beach) announced his 2008-2010 leadership team, which comprises Senator Mike Fasano (R-New Port Richey) as Senate President Pro-Tempore and Senator Alex Villalobos (R-Miami) as Chairman …

2008-2010 Florida Senate Leadership Team Announced

Nov 13, 2008

Today, November 13, 2008, Florida Senate President-Designate Jeff Atwater (R-Palm Beach) announced his 2008-2010 leadership team, which comprises Senator Mike Fasano (R-New Port Richey) as Senate President Pro-Tempore and Senator Alex Villalobos (R-Miami) as Chairman of the Senate Rules Committee. The press release issued …

Comments Requested: Glitch Fix Proposed for 2008 Condo Bill

Nov 12, 2008

The Florida Association of Independent Agents is preparing proposed legislation to fix a “glitch” created by the passage of House Bill 601 earlier this year.  The proposed changes would clarify portions of the bill relating to condominium special assessments and …