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FL S1058

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Status

Introduced

2/13/2014

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Brandes

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges United States Congress to delay implementation of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 until the Federal Emergency Management Agency completes its required economic impact study.

  • Requests Congress eliminate any requirement for property owners to immediately increase National Flood Insurance Program coverage to full-risk rates.

  • Calls on the President of the United States to use executive authority to administratively delay rate increases under the Biggert-Waters Act if Congress fails to act.

  • Expresses concern that flood insurance rate increases will reduce real estate sales, deteriorate home values, and harm Florida's economy.

  • Directs copies of the memorial be sent to the President, President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, and all Florida members of Congress.

Legislative Description

Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act

Last Action

Withdrawn from further consideration

3/20/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules3/12/2014
Banking and Insurance2/19/2014

Full Bill Text

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