Category: Florida Legislative News

Joint Budget Conference Committee Meetings April 17-22

Apr 17, 2008

Florida House Speaker Marco Rubio and Policy and Budget Council Chairman Ray Sansom announced today, April 17, 2008, that the Joint Budget Conference Committee (“JBCC”) chairs received their budget allocations.  JBCC meetings begin today at 5:00 p.m., April 17 and continue until …

SB 2860 Homeowners’ Bill of Rights Passes Senate

Apr 16, 2008

Today, April 16, 2008, Senator Jeff Atwater released the information below regarding Senate passage of SB 2860, also known as the Homeowners’ Bill of Rights.   Should you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact this …

House Amends HB 1003–Annuity Products

Apr 16, 2008

On April 15, 2008, the House Jobs and Entrepreneurship Council passed House Bill 1003 by Representative Clay Ford (R- Pensacola) relating to Annuity Products, a strike-everything amendment and two amendments to the strike-everything amendment. The bill provides that any person …

Senate Passes Atwater Omnibus Insurance Bill–SB 2860

Apr 16, 2008

The Florida Senate passed its omnibus property insurance bill package, Senate Bill 2860 by Senator Jeff Atwater (R- North Palm Beach) 32-7. Known as the “cherry picking” provision, an amendment offered by Senator Mike Fasano (R- New Port Richey) that …

TEST: Updated Versions of HB 5057, SB 2860

Apr 16, 2008

The most recent version of House Bill 5057: Relating to the Insurance Capital Buildup Incentive Program by Representative Ron Reagan can be viewed by clicking here. This version, engrossed on April 14, incorporates all recent amendments to the bill. The …