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2010 Legislative
Update
It is important to note that we are not
attorneys and any statements or perceived advice provided herein
should not be construed as legal advice. The information below
is being provided for your convenience to keep you updated in
your role as a Board member. If you have questions regarding
your association and any of these changes, your Board should
contact the association’s legal counsel. You can also view the
specific language in these bills by visiting the Florida
Senate’s web site at
www.flsenate.gov
on the left side of your computer screen you can type in the
bill number and view the
enrolled bill in a PDF format. (Underlined words are
additions and words stricken are deletions)
On June 1, 2010 Governor Crist signed Senate
Bill 1196 into law to be effective on 7/1/10. This bill has some
very positive changes to Chapter 718, 719 and 729 of the Florida
Statutes. In addition to SB1196, one other bill of merit
(HB1135) was also signed in to law and the key points are
addressed in the files below. Fourteen other bills were either
withdrawn or died in committee during the 2010 Legislative
Session.
The synopsis files above will provide a brief overview of the
statute changes that become effective on 7/1/10. You are invited
to download the actual bill to read the complete text. As
always, you should consult with your association legal counsel
for statute interpretation or for guidance in establishing a
policy to implement any changes that may be required.
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