Capitol to Courthouse Florida Insurance Report – Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund Legislative Change Advances

Over the objections of some of the largest Business Associations in the State, the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee approved a Bill that would eliminate the State’s ability to collect $222.4 Million in additional premiums for the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund.  THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA reports.

World War II Veteran Faces Eviction For Lingering Hurricane Irma Damage Before Community Steps Up

A World War II Veteran who survived the lashing of Hurricane Irma as it tore through Florida last year was confronted with another struggle this month, Facing Eviction for not fixing the Storm Damage to his Home — but the Local Community stepped up to help.  Travis Fedschun reports for FOX News.

Florida Workers’ Comp Bill Could Aid Injured Immigrants

A Senate Committee Tuesday narrowly approved a Bill that would eliminate part of Florida Law that allows Employers to deny benefits to Injured Workers who use other people’s Social Security Numbers or Identification to obtain jobs.  THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA reports.

Lawsuit Filed In Florida State University Fraternity Death

The Lawsuit noted that the Pi Kappa Phi National Organization, headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., had Policies against Alcohol Abuse and Hazing but the Activities at the Fraternity and among its Members “was very different from its carefully crafted” public image.  THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA reports.

Florida Pharmacy “Gag Clauses” Targeted

Contracts between Insurance Companies and Pharmacy benefit Managers would be prevented from including “Gag Clauses” regarding Drug Costs, under a Bill approved Tuesday by the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee.  THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA reports.

Logjam:  Budget Talks Stopped Between House, Senate

With less than three weeks to go in a Legislative Session, the direction of which has now been overcome by the Massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Budget Negotiations between the House and the Senate aren’t just stalled, they’re not happening.  FloridaPolitics.com Publisher Peter Schorsch reports.

Shooting Roils Gun Politics In NRA-Friendly Florida

For first time in decades, a Republican-Led Florida Legislature and a Republican Governor might Limit some Gun Rights.  Politico Florida’s Marc Caputo reports.

Florida Senator Linda Stewart Files Amendments Banning Assault Weapons and High-Capacity Magazines

Each Amendment Revises SB 1048 and HB 55, Bills that were designed to promote the Proliferation of Firearms in Florida, including in schools.

Rick Scott Plans To Release Post-Parkland Shooting Plans

The Governor’s Announcement came during one of several workshops the Governor convened addressing last week’s Mass Shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.  Daniel Ducassi and Matt Dixon report for Politico Florida.

Florida House Declares Pornography A Health Risk

The Resolution States a need for Education, Research and Policy Changes to protect Floridians, especially teenagers, from Pornography.  The Associated Press reports via the Sun-Sentinel.

U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Mercury’s Latest Attack On Proposition 103

California Insurance Commissioner prevails against Insurer’s Final Appeal challenging reasonable Profits in Rate Setting.

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