CFO Patronis Legislative Update for March 31, 2023

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced the arrest of Anita Jovic on charges of Organized Scheme to Defraud, Unlawful Use of a Two Way Communication Device, False and Fraudulent Insurance Claims, and Uttering a Forged Instrument for her alleged involvement in a $30,000 liability insurance fraud scheme.

Today, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis issued a letter to the Norwegian Consulate General following reports that Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund is reviewing recommendations to add Israel to Norway’s excluded funds list.

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis issued a statement following the passage of House Bill 507 by Representative Toby Overdorf in the House Ways and Means Committee. Last year, the CFO announced he would work to pass legislation to fight back against the IRS from hiring 87,000 new personnel through an $80 billion appropriation of taxpayer money from the Inflation Reduction Act that President Biden signed into law last August. House Bill 507 comprises CFO Patronis’ four pillars to stop the IRS money grab and outlined HERE.

CFO Patronis Legislative Update for March 29, 2023

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis delivered remarks to the Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Board of Governor’s meeting. The following is a transcript of the CFO’s remarks.

Today, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis addressed the Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Board of Governor’s meeting. At the meeting, the CFO announced he is designating Florida’s Insurance Consumer Advocate Tasha Carter as the Department’s Hurricane Ian Chief Recovery Director to help streamline Hurricane Ian claims. He also announced the Department will hold another insurance village in Southwest Florida in mid-April.

CFO Patronis Legislative Update for March 28, 2023

CFO Patronis Legislative Update for March 27, 2023

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis issued a statement following the passage of House Bill 3 by Representative Bob Rommel in the Florida House of Representatives. House Bill 3 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.

CFO Patronis Legislative Update for March 24, 2023

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced the arrest of John Sutton on charges including Filing a False and Fraudulent Insurance Claim, Grand Theft, Unlicensed Contracting, and Failure to Obtain Workers Compensation coverage for allegedly conducting an unlicensed roof replacement scheme to defraud homeowners out of more than $41,000 in insurance claims.

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis issued a proclamation ahead of Greek Independence Day on Saturday, March 25th, 2023. The proclamation highlights the strong ties between Greece, the United States, and the state of Florida.

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis released a proclamation in honor of the Palm Beach International Boat show and the impressive economic impacts the show has on Florida’s economy.

CFO Patronis Legislative Update for March 23, 2023

CFO Patronis Legislative Update for March 22, 2023

Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis inducted the 2023 officers and new members of the Florida Commission on the Status of Women (FCSW). The Commission was created over three decades ago by the Florida Legislature with the mission of raising awareness and celebrating the contributions and successes of women throughout the state. The CFO inducted the following 2023 officers: Chair Sophia Eccleston, Vice Chair Lori Day, Treasurer Rosie Paulsen, Secretary Claudia Medina Thomas, Member at large Jenna Persons-Mulicka, Member at large Maruchi Azorin, and Parliamentarian Belinda Keiser. The CFO also inducted the following new members: Melissa Stone, Maria Wells, Staci Sims, Kate English, Tina Vidal-Duart and Jennifer Collins. Additionally, the FCSW announced that they will be hosting statewide roundtable discussions to inform communities about the results of their recently conducted survey - The 2022 Voices of Women. The roundtables will occur in Jacksonville, Destin, Ocala, Orlando, Fort Myers and Miami and will provide women with an opportunity to share what matters most to them and highlight resources available through the Commission’s work on behalf of Florida’s women.

CFO Patronis Legislative Update for March 21, 2023

CFO Patronis Legislative Update for March 20, 2023

PANAMA CITY, Fla. - Today, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis issued the following statement on President Joe Biden’s veto of a bill that repealed a Department of Labor Rule facilitating the use of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards in pension fund investments.