May 5, 2008
As Gov. Charlie Crist praised the Legislature for its “great work” Friday night, his own human services secretary, Bob Butterworth, stood a few feet away and gave a very different critique of the 2008 session. To view the Capitol to …
May 5, 2008
Schools and health and human-services programs may not be the only losers emerging from the 2008 Legislature. To view the Capitol to Courthouse Headliners for Monday, May 5, click here.
May 5, 2008
Legislation Targets Agents Using Predatory Annuity Practices Against Seniors Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink today congratulated members of the Florida Legislature for passing legislation (SB 2082) that seeks to combat annuity fraud, including strengthening fines against agents who target …
May 5, 2008
The bill gives more freedom to condo directors when preparing for storms and dealing with the aftermath Laws that govern how much power condo association directors have were signed by Gov. Charlie Crist last week. To view the Capitol to …
May 5, 2008
Central Florida’s commuter-rail project failed in the Florida Legislature because its backers didn’t heed a cardinal rule of politics: Know your enemy. To view the Capitol to Courthouse Headliners for Monday, May 5, click here.
May 2, 2008
At 6:02 p.m., May 2, 2008, the 2008 Regular Florida Legislative Session adjourned Sine Die. Several insurance-related bills passed, including the following: CS/SB 2860/1196: Relating to Property Insurance, which includes property insurance reform measures regarding the following: The Insurance Capital …
May 2, 2008
The Senate reconsidered, amended and passed CS/CS SB 1st Eng. 2082 on May 2, 2008 with two amendments (593426, 553694) by a vote of 40 Yeas / 0 Nays); The bill was then returned to the House for reconsideration. The House …
May 2, 2008
The bill has pros and cons for consumers and insurers. By Lloyd DunkelbergerLEDGER Tallahassee BureauThe Ledger–May 2, 2008 TALLAHASSEE | A property insurance bill sent to the governor Thursday represents a mixed bag for consumers and insurance companies. The bill …
May 2, 2008
Miami Herald–May 01, 2008 BY MARC CAPUTO Up to 3.8 million uninsured Floridians could soon buy inexpensive health-coverage packages, after legislators tentatively agreed Thursday to a two-step plan serving individuals as well as businesses. The legislation blends Gov. Charlie Crist’s …
May 2, 2008
Daytona Beach News-Journal–May 02, 2008 By JIM SAUNDERSTallahassee Bureau Chief It might only create a task force, but Florida lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to a bill designed to prevent accidents like an explosion that killed two people at a …