Category: Florida Legislative News
Feb 7, 2012
Florida’s insurance industry has reached a “critical crossroads” when it comes to Personal Injury Protection (“PIP”) and reform must occur or the system will eventually have to be repealed, Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty said during a media teleconference …
Feb 3, 2012
The Florida House of Representatives met in Session today February 3, 2012, during which two insurance-related bills were considered on Third and Final Reading. The first, HB 245, provides that eligible surplus lines insurers would be able to participate, …
Feb 3, 2012
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 January 30, 2012. Click on the hyperlinks in bold type to access all …
Feb 3, 2012
The Florida House of Representatives met in Session yesterday, February 2, 2012, during which several insurance-related bills were considered. One of bills debated on the House Floor was HB 245 relating to the Depopulation of Citizens Property Insurance Corporation …
Colodny Fass Insurance-Related Florida Legislative Bill Tracking Chart: Week Ending February 3, 2012
Feb 3, 2012
Colodny Fass presents its weekly bill tracking chart for the week ending February 3, 2012. This chart, which is attached, is designed to assist in following pending priority state-level insurance issues during the 2012 Florida Legislative Session, which began …
Feb 2, 2012
During its meeting today, February 2, 2012, the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee (the “Committee”) considered a number of insurance related bills, including SB 1860 by Senator Joe Negron, relating to Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance. To view the …
Feb 2, 2012
Chaired by U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (R-TX), the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Ways and Means Subcommittee (“Subcommittee”) on Social Security held a hearing in Washington D.C. today, February 2, 2012, on the accuracy, use and impacts of …
Feb 2, 2012
The FPCA Automobile Division will be meeting via teleconference tomorrow, February 3, at 3:00 p.m. The call in number is: 800.369.1285; conference code: 9708508#. An agenda for the meeting, as well as minutes from the January 27, 2012 meeting, are …
Feb 2, 2012
The FPCA Homeowners Division will be meeting via teleconference tomorrow, February 3, at 2:00 p.m. The call in number is: 1.800.369.1285; conference code: 1606070#. An agenda for the meeting, as well as minutes from the January 27, 2012 meeting, are …
Feb 2, 2012
U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke discusses the Economic Outlook and the Federal Budget Situation on February 2, 2012 before the Committee on the Budget before the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington D.C. To view a complete …