The Florida Senate Banking and Insurance Committee held an introductory meeting December 13, 2016 at 10:00a.m. in Tallahassee, Florida. The purpose of the meeting was to introduce the committee members, discuss the role of the committee and to provide a broad overview of the workers’ compensation system. After the Committee and staff provided their presentation, the Committee opened the floor to interested parties for provide comment. FWA was well represented at the meeting by several Board Members. Specifically, Kimberly Syfrett and Richard Chait testified as representatives of FWA. In addition, Chris Smith testified on behalf of WILG and Paul Anderson testified as the Chair-elect of the Florida Bar Workers’ Compensation Section.
The video of the meeting can be viewed here.