The Florida State Senate Banking and Insurance Committee approved a measure yesterday expanding the scope of the state's property insurer of last resort.
The bill passed the committee by a vote of 8-1 with only Sen. Mike Bennett, R-Bradenton, dissenting.
Republican Gov. Charlie Crist made a rare appearance to urge passage of the bill, and in the process tussled with insurance industry representatives urging its defeat.
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