Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Wednesday, May 23

May 23, 2007

Click on the headline to read the complete article:   Let Ground Zero Rebuilding Begin: Spitzer Brokers Settlement with 7 Insurers New York Governor Eliot Spitzer and Insurance Superintendent Eric R. Dinallo announced that they have negotiated a $2 billion …

Governor Crist Signs Insurance-Related Bills

May 23, 2007

The following bills relating to insurance and other germane bills of interest were signed by Governor Charlie Crist on Tuesday, May 22, 2007:   HB 0111 Relating to Nonresident Title Insurance Agents by Representative Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton). This bill is effective October …

OIR Rule Hearing Recap: Hurricane-Related Mitigation Forms

May 23, 2007

On Tuesday, May 22, 2007, the Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) held a Public Hearing on Proposed Rule 690-170.0155 entitled “Forms.” The Proposed Rule would create Form OIR-B1-1802, “Uniform Mitigation Verification Inspection Form” and amend Form OIR-B1-1655, “Notice of Premium …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Tuesday, May 22

May 22, 2007

  Governor Crist Joins Governors in Asking Congress to Find Explanation for Escalating Gas Prices 22 Governors request U.S. Congress to initiate a bipartisan inquiry TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist joined 21 other Governors in calling for a congressional inquiry …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Monday, May 21

May 21, 2007

  Crist in West Palm, signs into law paper-trail ballots and early primary WEST PALM BEACH – Gov. Charlie Crist came to elections-challenged Palm Beach County on Monday to sign into law two far-reaching measures that eliminate electronic voting and …

Joint Select Committee on Property Tax Relief Reviews Proposals

May 21, 2007

On Monday, May 21, 2007, the Joint Select Committee on Property Tax Relief and Reform (“Committee”) met in Tallahassee, Florida for the purpose of reviewing potential property tax relief proposals. Representative Dean Cannon (R-Winter Park) and Senator Mike Haridopolos (R-Melbourne) …

Long-Term Care Partnership Policies Hearing Canceled

May 21, 2007

On May 18, 2007, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) had a scheduled a Rule Hearing on 690-157 Part III regarding Long-Term Care Partnership Program Policies. However, the Hearing was not held because one was not requested. The Proposed …