Category: Florida Legislative News

The Florida Property Casualty Association (“FPCA”) Homeowners Division has scheduled a conference call for Monday, February 11, at 10:30 a.m. The call-in information is:(800) 369-1285 Conference Code 59954 Further meeting information will be forthcoming.     Should you have any …

On Tuesday, February 5, 2008, the Senate Select Committee on Property Insurance Accountability (“Committee”) held its second day of hearing testimony from insurance company executives. To view a report of the previous day’s proceedings and access the Committee packet, click …

On Monday, February 4, 2008, a representative of this Firm attended a meeting of the House Select Committee to Protect Personal Information (“Committee”) held in Tallahassee, Florida.  The Committee, chaired by Representative William Proctor (R), heard recommendations regarding privacy protection from …

REMINDER: The Florida Senate Select Committee on Property Insurance Accountability meeting is taking place today (February 4) and tomorrow (February 5) from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The hearings can be viewed live on the Florida Channel at the following link: …

The final Report from the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) Blueprint Commission (“Commission”), entitled “Getting Smart About Juvenile Justice in Florida,” will be released during a press conference on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at 1:00p.m. in the Cabinet Room of …

The United States House of Representatives Financial Services Committee Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold a field hearing entitled “The Homeowners’ Insurance Crisis and its Impact on Communities, Homeowners, and the Economy” at 1 p.m. on Monday, February 11, …

With Governor Crist’s release of his Budget Recommendations for 2008-2009 Fiscal Year, various lawmakers and policy officials have issued commentary in reaction.  Below are some of these statements. To view the Governor’s press release on the matter, which includes a link to “The …

The Florida House of Representatives and Senate have scheduled Interim Committee Meetings for the week of February 4-8, 2008 in preparation for the 2008 Regular Legislative Session. Below is the week’s schedule of Juvenile Justice-related Legislative Committees and their agendas: …

The Senate Select Committee on Property Insurance Accountability (“Committee”) has released its agenda for the Monday, February 4 and Tuesday, February 5 meetings. Below are the agendas for each meeting day. Monday, February 4, Committee questions to Kevin McCarty, Florida …

REMINDER–The Florida Property Casualty Association Homeowners Division will hold a meeting via conference call on Monday, January 28 at 10:30 a.m. The call-in information is: 1-800-369-1285; Code 53629# Attached is a meeting agenda for your review.   Should you have …