Category: Florida Legislative News

  The Florida Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance met today, February 16, 2012, during which it heard SB 1372 relating to the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (“FHCF”) by Senator J.D. Alexander.  SB 1372 is designed to reduce the overall …

  The U.S. Department of the Treasury Under Secretary David Cohen today, February 16, 2012 issued the following statement regarding New Financial Action Task Force Recommendations: Statement by Under Secretary David Cohen on new Financial Action Task Force Recommendations   …

  The Florida House of Representatives took action on several insurance-related bills while meeting in general Session today, February 15, 2012. The House passed HB 4169, relating to Insurance Company Excess Profits, by a vote of 92-25.  HB 4169 would …

CS/SB 578 by Senator Garrett Richter (R- Naples) relating to Depopulation Programs of Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, Inc. (“Citizens”) was withdrawn from the Senate Committee on Budget today, February 14, 2012 and placed on Second Reading in the Senate.  The …

FPCA Homeowners Division Members: As discussed at the meeting on Friday, February 10, 2012, a strike all amendment to SB 1372 (Dr. Nicholson’s Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Bill) has been drafted.  The draft amendment removes the provisions in SB 1372 that …

The School Board of Broward County issued the following news release on February 13, 2012:   Broward County Public Schools to Name Top Teacher, Principal, Assistant Principal and School-Related Employee at Combined Recognition Event The District’s new “Caliber Award” will …

  The U.S. Department of Treasury issued the following news release on February 13, 2012 regarding the Administration’s Fiscal Year 2013 Budget: Administration’s FY2013 Budget Proposes Tax Policy to Boost Growth, Create Jobs and Improve Opportunity for Middle Class   …

  Florida Property and Casualty Association Homeowners Division Members: On February 9, 2012, the Florida Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) held a panel meeting with neutral evaluators in order to “obtain input from neutral evaluators on a variety of topics …

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The following is an informational update on law enforcement news, events, legislative developments and meetings relating to the Florida Police Chiefs Association community for the week of February 6, 2012.  Click on the hyperlinks in bold type to access all …