Category: Florida Legislative News

Click on a headline to read the complete story:   Weston Mayor Eric Hersh says he has no regrets about blocking tax proposal Weston Mayor Eric Hersh hated the Legislature’s last property tax proposal enough to sue. But he says …

The Florida Senate has released its Interim Work Plan for the 2008 Legislative Session, as well as a report and summary titled, “The Effect of Repealing the Florida Motor Vehicle No-Fault Law.” We have included all three (3) documents for …

Click on a headline to read the complete story:   Tax cap plan’s effect on schools may spell trouble When Legislators arrived last week to agree on a property tax cut package, one of their major goals was to minimize …

Click on a headline to read the complete story:   Letter from Gov. Charlie Crist: Cut property taxes; our bosses expect results The greatness of our nation’s democracy relies on participation from all of its elected representatives.   House passes …

Florida House of Representatives leadership announced a “refinement proposal” late on Friday, October 19, 2007 that includes a guaranteed Save Our Homes minimum benefit for homesteaded property and a Save Our Homes-like benefit for non-homestead and commercial property. Lead House …

Click on a headline to read the complete story:   Senate passes part of property tax cut plan The Senate decided Wednesday to ask voters to lower property taxes, but still has to work out differences with the House over …

After a long week of negotiating without reaching a consensus on property tax reform during the fourth special session of 2007, the Florida Legislature has recessed until next week. The House is scheduled to reconvene on Monday, October 22 at 3 p.m. and …

It has come to our attention that a few lawmakers may be filing legislation regarding Public Adjusters.  That said, we would like to submit your ideas and/or legislative proposals to those that may be in the midst of drafting legislation …

Click on a headline to read the complete story:   Senate barely passes tax plan. House waits Florida lawmakers tried to end their standoff on property taxes Wednesday as House Republicans and Democrats began hammering a consensus plan together, while …

On Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 10 a.m., the United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs will hold an executive session and mark-up that includes pending insurance-related legislation.  Agenda (click on the bill title to access legislative information): …