The Chamber recognized 10 Senators and 13 Representatives.
The Florida Chamber of Commerce has awarded nearly two dozen lawmakers with its “2021 Distinguished Advocate award for their work advancing the Chamber’s legislative priorities.
“These legislators showcased extraordinary leadership as architects, sponsors, or key supporters of legislation that helped grow Florida’s economy and were included in the Florida Chamber’s 2021 Jobs and Competitiveness Agenda,” Florida Chamber of Commerce President and CEO
Mark Wilson said. “Together, with the support of a united business community, these efforts will spur further economic growth, job creation and a more competitive Florida.”
The awards went to 10 Senators and 13 Representatives. Among them were Senate President
From Piney Point to Serena s Law, the story of Session was about the region.
Southwest Florida is home to a substantial portion of the GOP caucus in both chambers of the Legislature. So it makes sense that the region was a big winner emerging from the just-concluded Legislative Session.
But what does that get exactly? Plenty, based on budget wins.
The Heartland and wetland-rich region of Florida pulled in a large share of water quality spending, as well as support for various community needs in education and public safety. Lawmakers also stressed that some matters of policy passed this year that specifically serve Southwest Florida.
Florida Legislature Passes Major Changes to Auto, Property Insurance Markets
The actions follow weeks of back-and-forth debate on the proposals between the House and Senate chambers.
Stakeholders say neither of the potential new laws will do enough to accomplish lawmakers’ goals of reducing rates or weeding out fraud in their respective insurance industries. Both bills are now headed to Governor Ron DeSantis, who will have to sign them before they can become law.
The bill attempts to address some of the issues plaguing the state’s homeowners insurance market in which insurers lost more than $1.5 billion in last year. It passed Friday in the Senate by a vote of 35 to 5 and 75 to 41 in the House.
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Tallahassee, FL – With homeowners facing increasing premiums and insurers dropping policies, the Florida House on Wednesday approved a plan aimed at shoring up the state’s property-insurance system. But legislative leaders will have to reach agreement this week on a final version of the bill (SB 76), as the House and Senate have taken far-different approaches to issues such as trying to rein in roof-damage claims. The annual legislative session is scheduled to end Friday. Rep. Bob Rommel, a Naples Republican sponsoring the House version, said lawmakers need to take action or homeowners’ premiums will continue to soar. “If we do nothing, they will double in two years,” Rommel said. “If we do nothing, they will double again in two years.” But Democrats criticized the House plan, saying it offers no guarantees that premiums would decrease. “When do we say enough is enough and hold insurance companies in Florida accountabl
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Lawmakers in the State Capitol continue bouncing an insurance bill back and forth between the House and Senate as homeowners across the state face double digit increases.
Key provisions on roof replacements and attorneys fees continue to be sticking points.
The legislation sets limits on roof replacements.
The older the roof, the less the policy will pay, unless you opt for more expensive coverage.
“Ultimately, you are paying for your neighbors roof through higher premiums,” said State Senator Jeff Brandes.
The exact formula is still being worked out, but both chambers are working with a sense of urgency.