If the bill is signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, the requirement for carrying so-called PIP coverage would end and motorists would need to have bodily-injury coverage.
Florida motorists are one step closer to no longer having “no fault” auto insurance, after lawmakers Friday approved ditching the decades-old system and its requirement of carrying personal-injury protection coverage.
The House and Senate signed off on a heavily negotiated bill (SB 54) in the closing hours of the 2021 legislative session. If the bill is signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, the requirement for carrying so-called PIP coverage would end and motorists would need to have bodily-injury coverage.
Democrats express optimism at Tampa fundraiser despite GOP victories
One of the speakers, U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist, plans to make a big announcement next week.
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Congressman Charlie Crist, seen here on Election Day on Nov. 3, 2020, spoke Saturday at a Democratic fundraiser in Tampa. He expressed optimism about the party despite the GOP s dominance, and is days away from making a big political announcement. [ MARTHA ASENCIO RHINE | Times ]
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TAMPA â U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist and other prominent state Democrats delivered a message of optimism about the future of the Florida Democratic Party at a fundraiser Saturday.
Crist spoke just days before he is set to make a big announcement â possibly declaring for the 2022 governorâs race â and hours after Republicans wrapped up this yearâs legislative session by handing Gov. Ron DeSantis a string of conservative victories.
The pandemic created new circumstances for how the Florida Legislature conducted business and it came on the heels of one of the country s most historic years – bringing along legislation that tackled unique issues.
As the 60 days come to a close, take a look back at the best stories and photo galleries by USA Today-Florida Network Capitol Bureau reporter and photographer Tori Lynn Schneider.
1. Florida legislation a family affair
Three legislators with young families move to Tallahassee full-time for the 2021 legislative session – making a local apartment, townhome and an RV park a home.
2. The Senate s new top dog
Say hello to Briar Burgess, Sen. Danny Burgess s family dog who became a Capitol celebrity as lawmakers trickled back into town for the start of the 2021 legislative calendar.
Florida lawmakers passed a $101.5 billion budget laden with federal COVID-19 relief cash and ended the 60-day legislative session Friday after sealing numerous political wins for Gov. Ron DeSantis by passing nearly all of his agenda.
If the bill is signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, the requirement for carrying so-called PIP coverage would end and motorists would need to have bodily-injury coverage.