Category: Florida Legislative News
Jun 24, 2008
On June 23, 2008, Governor Charlie Crist signed Senate Bill 2012 relating to Insurance Policies/Adjusters, Agents and PIP. The bill, sponsored by Senator Ted Deutch (D- Delray Beach), originally addressed long-term care issues. However, it was amended several times during …
Jun 23, 2008
The FPCA meeting tentatively scheduled for June 2088 has been rescheduled for August 2008. The specific date, time and call-in information will be provided in the next few weeks. Regular e-bulletins and updates will continue during the summer. If you …
Jun 20, 2008
 To view a complete story, click on a headline below:  ‘Tax swap’ battle to hit mailbox, radio, TV near you The next property tax fight is under way. On Monday, a broad and powerful coalition will announce plans …
Jun 18, 2008
Click on a headline to read the complete story: Â Broward School Board opposes three amendments The Broward School Board on Tuesday rejected three proposed amendments to Florida’s Constitution that will come before voters in November, calling them detrimental to …
Jun 13, 2008
Among other bills, Governor Charlie Crist received the following insurance-related legislation today, June 13, 2008: CS/CS SB 2012: Relating to Insurance Policies To view a summary of CS/CS SB 2012, click here. CS/CS/SB 1012: Relating to Health Insurance CS/SB 2462: …
Jun 13, 2008
Recently, the U.S. House Financial Services Committee Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises (“Subcommitteeâ€) held a Hearing to examine HR 5840, also known as the “Insurance Information Act of 2008.†HR 5840, introduced by Subcommittee Chairman Representative …
Jun 13, 2008
 Insurance Fraud Weekly ePortWeek Ending June 13, 2008 www.InsuranceFraud.org _______________________________  LEGISLATION & REGULATION A Texas court denied a chiro’s request to temporarily stop the state from using new accident reports without phone numbers of crash victims. The numbers …
Jun 12, 2008
 To view a complete story, click on a headline below:  Quiet OK for dramatic trims to state budget With a light veto touch and a closed door, Gov. Charlie Crist signed a $66 billion state budget Wednesday with …
Jun 12, 2008
Governor Charlie Crist signed Florida’s $66 billion 2008-2009 budget on June 11, 2008. Three budget items were vetoed: 1. $300,000 for the Harris Chain of Lakes Restoration 2. $840,000 for Exponica International 3. $250 million that would have been taken from Citizens’ Property Insurance …
Jun 11, 2008
On May 28, 2008, Governor Charlie Crist signed into law SB 2860, which is also known as the “Homeowners’ Bill of Rights Act.†However, the Governor vetoed Section 16 of the bill, which would have provided an appropriation of $250 …