Category: Florida Legislative News

Today, November 13, 2008, Florida Senate President-Designate Jeff Atwater (R-Palm Beach) announced his 2008-2010 leadership team, which comprises Senator Mike Fasano (R-New Port Richey) as Senate President Pro-Tempore and Senator Alex Villalobos (R-Miami) as Chairman of the Senate Rules Committee. The press release issued …

The Florida Association of Independent Agents is preparing proposed legislation to fix a “glitch” created by the passage of House Bill 601 earlier this year.  The proposed changes would clarify portions of the bill relating to condominium special assessments and …

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Revenue forecast may drop $1 billion Florida CFO calls for special session The state budget director said Monday economists might reduce Florida’s already shrunken revenue projections by up …

The Florida Supreme Court’s decision in the Essex v. Zota case has been interpreted by the Federal Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals in the CNL Hotels v. Tower City case to require surplus lines insurers to file forms with, and …

The following was posted on Monday, November 10, 2008 to the Sun-Sentinel’s Broward Politics Blog.    Should you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact Colodny Fass.   New Broward delegation leader plans different focus for …

The Louisiana Department of Insurance is currently accepting applications for the third round of grants in the Insure Louisiana Incentive Program authorized by the Louisiana Legislature earlier this year.  The application period is open from October 31, 2008 through December …

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Homeowners’ tax break may head for a recount It won’t rivet the nation like hanging chads, but one Florida race could be headed for a recount: Amendment 3, …

Please note the following article on the rejection of accident response fees by the City of Davie, Florida as published in the Sun-Sentinel on November 5, 2008. To view the article online, click here.   Should you have any questions …

Florida House of Representatives Speaker-Designate Ray Sansom (R-Destin) announced the following Staff and House Officer appointments today, November 5, 2008: Bob Ward, Clerk of the House Earnest W. Summer, Seargeant at Arms of the House Michael Hansen, Chief of Staff …

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Constitutional Amendments Constitutional Amendment election results   Amendment for tax breaks on green homes too close A constitutional amendment that would make home improvements that provide renewable energy …