Florida Property and Casualty Association Automobile Division Members: At a budget conference meeting today, May 5, 2011, the Florida Senate rescinded its offer to include a provision in the criminal justice conforming...
Category: Florida Legislative News
Sideâ€Byâ€Side Analysis of CS/CS/CS/SB 408 vs. Strikeâ€All Amendment Relating to Property Insurance
May 4, 2011
Category Legislative Updates
CS/CS/CS/SB 408, also known as the “Cost Driver” bill, was amended and passed on Third Reading today, May 4, 2011, by the Florida House of Representatives. After the House adopted a strike-all amendment to...
Florida House Amends, Passes CS/CS/CS/SB 408; Bill Now Returns to Senate
May 4, 2011
Category Legislative Updates
The House amended and passed CS/CS/CS/SB 408 on Third Reading today, May 4, 2011. As previously reported, the House adopted a strike all amendment yesterday on Second Reading. Today, on Third Reading,...
Florida Cabinet Approves Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund 2011/2012 Premium Formula and Proposed 2011/2012 Rates: May 3, 2011
May 4, 2011
Category Executive Branch
At its regular meeting Tuesday, May 3, 2011, the Florida Cabinet, acting in its capacity as the State Board of Administration (“SBA”), considered several insurance-related items. To view the SBA...
Broward Schools & Property Tax Edition: Capitol to Courthouse Headliners — Wednesday, May 4
May 4, 2011
Category Property Tax and Education News
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: State revenue cap ready for Florida House vote A proposed constitutional amendment that would cap state revenue is ready for a floor vote in the Florida...
Florida’s 2011-2012 Budget Includes Specific Florida Office of Insurance Regulation Reporting Requirements
May 4, 2011
Category Legislative Updates
In the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) 2011-2012 budget, the Legislature has included specific OIR reporting requirements. The budget bill, SB 2000, can be accessed by clicking here. ...
Additional Amendments Filed to Insurance Cost Driver Bill (CS/CS/CS/SB 408) In Advance of Florida House Third Reading Today, May 4
May 4, 2011
Category Legislative Updates
The House is scheduled to take up CS/CS/CS/SB 408 on Third Reading today. At this time, an additional 6 amendments have been filed by Representative Wood. If adopted, these amendments would: Require...
Surplus Lines Bill Passes Florida House, Goes to Governor For Action
May 4, 2011
Category Legislative Updates
CS/CS/CS/SB 1816 relating to Surplus Lines Insurance was taken up by the Florida House this morning. The bill was rolled over to Third Reading, read a third time, and passed by a vote of 116 to 0. ...
Florida Senate Passes Workers’ Comp Reciprocity Bill (CS/CS/SB 1286)
May 3, 2011
Category Legislative Updates
Earlier today, May 3, 2011, the Florida Senate considered on its Consent Calendar, CS/CS/SB 1286 Relating to State Reciprocity in Workers’ Compensation Claims by Senator Bennett. The bill provides for...
Florida State Board of Administration Bill Goes to Governor for Action
May 3, 2011
Category Legislative Updates
CS/SB 1182 relating to the State Board of Administration by Senator Jeremy Ring was considered by the Florida Senate earlier today, May 3, 2011. Senator Ring offered an amendment to conform the...