Category: Florida Legislative News

Representative Ron Reagan late-filed a strike-everything amendment to HB 7077 today. A two-thirds vote of the House is needed for passage. A copy of the amendment (#1736265) is attached. HB 7077 is also known as the “Glitch Bill.” Should you have …

A general meeting of the Florida Property and Casualty Association’s Auto Division (“FPCA”) members was held April 24, 2007. The meeting included a legislative report and analysis of pending PIP legislation. A request for membership recommendations to the legislation was …

A collective update on April 25 bills passed, along with a House and Senate calendar for today’s proceedings (April 26) is enclosed for your review. We will provide updates as they become available.

A General Meeting of the Florida Property and Casualty Association’s Property Division (“FPCA”) was held at on April 24, 2007 via teleconference.  Mr. Karlinsky updated the Association on the status of the commercial self-insurance fund bill. Although this meeting was …

Eight amendments to HB 1267 relating to Citizens Insurance Corporation were late-filed today, April 25, 2007.  Copies of each amendment, as well as the most recent version of HB 1267 are enclosed for your review.  HB 1267 is on the House Special 0rder …

The first engrossed version of HB 7077, also known as the “Glitch Bill,” is on the House Special Order Calendar for tomorrow, April 26, 2007. HB 7077 sponsor, Representative Ron Reagan, has filed a strike-everything amendment today.  Other amendments are …

Now on the House Special Order Calendar as of today, April 25, 2007, CS/CS/HB 1381 relating to Insurance Representatives had a late amendment filed by Representative Richter this morning. A copy of the bill and the late-filed amendment 385013 are attached …

Senate Bill 562, sponsored by Senator Fasano, passed the Florida House of Representatives on third reading unanimously on April 24, 2007. The bill makes several changes to existing law. It revises notice and filing requirements and provides additional grounds for …

HB 1267 by Representative Robaina relating to property insurance was heard on Monday, April 23, by the Florida House of Representatives Policy & Budget Council. It passed 22-6 as a Committee Substitute (CS), with five of eight amendments adopted successfully. …

The pending no-fault legislation in both the Florida House of Representatives and Senate has generated continuing editorial and news coverage from around the State. Below are three recent articles on the no-fault/personal injury protection sunset issue. Should you have any …