Hoy, el director financiero (CFO) Jimmy Patronis ofreció una conferencia de prensa en PGT Innovations, un fabricante de productos de construcción resistentes a impactos con sede en Florida.

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis hosted a press conference at PGT Innovations, a Florida-based manufacturer of impact-resistant building product. The CFO highlighted the Home Hardening Tax Exemption Initiative, the expansion of the My Safe Florida Home Program and the newly passed Insurer Accountability legislation.

MIAMI, Fla. - Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis applauded Governor Ron DeSantis for signing House Bill 379, which prohibits the access of certain social media applications, such as TikTok on public school devices for K-12 classrooms. This year, the CFO advocated for a ban on TikTok from Florida’s K-12 schools and Universities.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis issued a demand letter to nearly 90 elected officials and organizations who received campaign donations from FTX, following their collapse. The CFO is encouraging these individuals and organizations not to hide behind the bankruptcy process and return the money if they have not already done so. If effort is not taken, the CFO’s office will begin the process of considering all available legal actions and remedies to hold these elected officials and organizations as well as FTX accountable.

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis highlighted his 2023 “Keep Florida Free” Legislative Victories. The CFO’s top legislative victories this year included protecting taxpayer dollars from the cult of Environmental, Social, Governance policies or ESG, protecting data from Big Tech overreach, preventing fraud and protecting consumers through transparency, bolstering the department’s mediation services and consumer hotline to better aid policyholders, supporting first responders with funding and resources, and banning TikTok in Florida’s schools.

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis highlighted Hurricane Preparedness Week during the 2023 Hurricane Awareness Tour with the National Weather Service (NOAA) at the Tallahassee International Airport. The event highlighted the capabilities of NOAA’s Hurricane Hunter Aircraft and raised awareness of the devastating impacts of hurricanes and severe weather. CFO Patronis’ PrepareFL.com website serves as a one-stop-shop for disaster preparedness information and resources to help Floridians ensure they are prepared to weather the next storm.

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis issued a statement following the passage of House Bill 1185, Consumer Protection, by Senator Nick DiCeglie and Representative Mike Giallombardo in the Florida House. HB 1185 will require important disclosures regarding solar panels at the time of sale to ensure consumers know what they are buying and how it can impact their property insurance costs. The legislation cracks down on scams on crowdfunding sites like GoFundMe by preventing fraud through transparency. Additionally, the legislation further protects insurance consumers by improving communication with public adjusters through contract requirements and ensuring the financial motives of public adjusters are in-line with the consumer.

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis issued a statement following the passage of House Bill 487, Department of Financial Services, by Senator Nick DiCeglie and Representative Michelle Salzman in the Florida House. The legislation will now move on to the Governor for signature. This legislation provides measures to allow for firefighters’ charitable donations by creating a Direct Support Organization (DSO) to support financial efforts to protect their communities and provide life-saving equipment and resources.

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis issued a statement following the passage of House Bill 379 which prohibits the access of certain social media applications, such as TikTok on public school devices for K-12 classrooms. This year, the CFO advocated for a ban on TikTok from Florida’s K-12 schools and Universities.

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis issued a statement following the passage of Senate Bill 7052, Insurer Accountability, by Senator Travis Hutson and Representative Wyman Duggan in the Florida House. The bill delivers more funding to improve the consumer helpline and mediation services provided by the Department of Financial Services (DFS).

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced that more than $31 million in unclaimed property was returned to Floridians during the month of April.

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis issued a statement following the passage of Senate Bill 214, Sales of Firearms and Ammunition, by Senator Danny Burgess and Representative John Snyder in the Florida House. This legislation will prohibit credit card companies from giving weapons and ammunition sales a specific code to identify their purchases. In September 2022, CFO Patronis promised to take action against credit card companies who target the 2nd Amendment.

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis issued a statement following the passage of Senate Bill 1002, Motor Vehicle Glass, by Senator Linda Stewart and Representative Griffitts in the Florida House. Senate Bill 1002 cracks down on Assignment of Benefits (AOBs) abuse within the automobile windshield repair and replacement industry to fight rising car insurance rates. This legislation will end the use of inducements or gift cards to unethically entice consumers and ensure that replacement windshields are recalibrated to original manufacture standards to ensure driver safety.

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis joined Governor DeSantis, Speaker Paul Renner, Senator Erin Grall, and Representative Bob Rommel in Jacksonville to sign House Bill 3 which prohibits financial institutions from discriminating against consumers for their beliefs, barring the consideration of "ESG Credit Scores;” and permanently prohibiting SBA fund managers from considering ESG factors when investing the state's money.

TALLAHASSEE, FL. – Today, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis and 33 other State Financial Officers from 27 states expressed deep concerns in a letter to President Biden regarding a Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) rule to force Americans with good credit scores to pay more each month for their mortgages and crediting the additional payments to the loans of higher-risk borrowers.

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis issued a statement following the passage of House Bill 881. The legislation related to My Safe Florida Home Program, by Senator Jim Boyd and Representative Chip LaMarca, will now move on to the Governor for signature. HB 881 will expand eligibility requirements so more Floridians can protect their homes against storms and reduce insurance premiums.

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Following the impacts of powerful storms and tornados in the Florida Panhandle, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis highlighted important storm recovery resources. PrepareFL.com website serves as a one-stop-shop for disaster information and resources to help Floridians recover quickly following a storm. CFO Patronis also warned consumers to beware of contractors asking for cash for repairs and always require contractors to show proof of insurance prior to beginning the job.

CFO Patronis Legislative Update for April 26, 2023

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