Category: Florida Legislative News
Nov 11, 2007
 The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following press release regarding this week’s passage of the Homeowners’ Defense Act of 2007 by the United States House of Representatives:  —————————————————————————–  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Nov. 9, 2007) — The National …
Nov 9, 2007
Click on a headline to read the complete story: Â Falling property values predicted for Florida in ’08 State economists are forecasting that property values, for the first time in recent memory, will decrease statewide, which could lead to fewer …
Nov 8, 2007
Today, November 8, 2007, the United States House of Representatives passed the Homeowners Defense Act of 2007 (H.R. 3355) by 258 (Y)-155 (N) with 19 Members not voting. The vote count, consisting of a large Democratic majority, can be viewed …
Nov 7, 2007
 On Tuesday, November 6, 2007, a member of this Firm attended a workshop at the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIRâ€) on Proposed Rule 69O-170.0155(n), titled “Personal Injury Provider Certification of Eligibility.â€Â The purpose of this Proposed Rule is …
Nov 7, 2007
 Click on a headline to read the complete story:  Nearly a year in, and all’s well for Gov. Crist TALLAHASSEE – Gov. Charlie Crist’s political theories are as simple as a pop music jingle.’When people honor you by …
Nov 6, 2007
 Above: Chris Dorworth Unofficial results posted late in the evening of November 6, 2007 for Floirida House of Representatives District 34 show Republican Chris Dorworth as the clear winner, with only provisional votes in Seminole County yet to be completed, according to …
Nov 5, 2007
Click on a headline to read the complete story: Â Legislature failed; It’s tax panel’s turn Count the Florida Taxation and Budget Reform Commission among those who don’t think the Legislature got it right on property taxes. Â Former senator …
Nov 5, 2007
 Members: As previously discussed, the Task Force on Citizens Claims Handling & Resolution (“Task Forceâ€) along with certain lawmakers will be analyzing potential legislation pertaining to Public Adjusters and Property Loss Insurance Appraisers. The Task Force has scheduled a …
Nov 4, 2007
Insurance Fraud Weekly ePortWeek Ending November 2, 2007 www.insurancefraud.org ________________________________ LEGISLATION & REGULATION * The Hawaii insurance department is working on a bill for 2008 to expand it fraud unit’s jurisdiction. The unit investigates only auto insurance fraud, but would …
Nov 1, 2007
On Wednesday, October 31, 2007, the Department of Juvenile Justice (“DJJ”) made its annual Legislative Budget Request (“LBR”) presentation for Fiscal Year (“FY”)Â 2008-2009. AÂ copy of the DJJ presentation is attached for your review. The LBR includes the following: A total …