HB 25-A: Workers' Compensation
GENERAL BILL by Goodlette ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Allen ; Berfield ; Brown ; Carroll ; Clarke ; Cretul ; Davis ; Kilmer ; Mayfield ; Reagan ; Ross ; Spratt ; Waters ; Zapata
Workers' Compensation; revises authorization to claim exemptions & requirements re submitting notice of election of exemption; revises provisions re contractors & subcontractors re liability for compensation; provides additional limitations on compensation for permanent total disability; revises provisions re timely pymt. of compensation & medical bills & penalties for late pymt., etc. Amends Chs. 440, 627, 443.1715, 625.989, 626.9891, 921.0022, 946.523, 985.315.
Last Action: 5/27/2003 Senate - In Messages; Died in Messages, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to SB 50-A (Ch. 2003-412)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
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| 5/9/2003 | House |
• Prefiled |
| 5/12/2003 | House |
• Introduction refused -HJ 00005 |
| 5/13/2003 | House |
• On Committee agenda-- Insurance, 1:00 pm, 05/13/03, 212-K --Workshop; Considered outside purview of the Call -HJ 00025; Introduction allowed -HJ 00025; Introduced -HJ 00026 |
| 5/14/2003 | House |
• Referred to Calendar -HJ 00090 |
| 5/15/2003 | House |
• Placed on Special Order Calendar; Read second time -HJ 00043; Amendment(s) adopted -HJ 00044; Amendment(s) failed -HJ 00049; Ordered engrossed -HJ 00050 |
| 5/27/2003 | House |
• Read third time -HJ 00176; Amendment(s) adopted -HJ 00177; Amendment(s) failed -HJ 00179; Passed as amended; YEAS 82 NAYS 35 -HJ 00179 |
| 5/27/2003 | Senate |
• In Messages; Died in Messages, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to SB 50-A (Ch. 2003-412) |
Related Bills
| Bill Number | Subject | Filed By | Relationship | Last Action and Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 50A (e2) | Clary | Identical | Last Action: 7/15/2003 Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2003-412 | |
| H 9A | Workers' Compensation | Goodlette | Similar | Last Action: 5/9/2003 H Prefiled; Withdrawn prior to introduction,Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to SB 50-A (Ch. 2003-412) -HJ 00011 |
Bill Text
| Version | Posted | Format |
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| H 25A Filed | 5/9/2003 5:52 PM | Web Page | PDF |
| H 25A e1 | 5/15/2003 9:35 PM | Web Page | PDF |
| H 25A e2 | 5/28/2003 8:06 PM | Web Page | PDF |
Committee Amendments
Floor Amendments
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290105 - Amendment |
Joyner |
5/14/2003 6:35 PM |
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360567 - Amendment |
Galvano |
5/14/2003 7:16 PM |
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663643 - Amendment |
Gelber |
5/15/2003 9:39 AM |
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645565 - Amendment |
Gelber |
5/15/2003 9:40 AM |
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851479 - Amendment |
Gelber |
5/15/2003 9:41 AM |
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751333 - Amendment |
Gelber |
5/15/2003 9:41 AM |
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301059 - Amendment |
Gelber |
5/15/2003 10:00 AM |
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374091 - Amendment |
Gelber |
5/15/2003 10:00 AM |
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536705 - Amendment |
Gelber |
5/15/2003 10:01 AM |
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676595 - Amendment |
Gelber |
5/15/2003 10:01 AM |
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408923 - Amendment |
Gelber |
5/15/2003 10:02 AM |
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202841 - Substitute Amendment (408923) |
Gelber |
5/15/2003 12:58 PM |
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953847 - Amendment |
Ambler |
5/15/2003 10:05 AM |
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516405 - Substitute Amendment (953847) |
Ambler |
5/15/2003 12:40 PM |
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186145 - Substitute Amendment (953847) |
Stargel |
5/15/2003 12:57 PM |
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620537 - Amendment |
Seiler |
5/15/2003 10:32 AM |
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207153 - Amendment |
Seiler |
5/15/2003 10:48 AM |
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837619 - Amendment |
Seiler |
5/15/2003 10:48 AM |
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978787 - Amendment |
Seiler |
5/15/2003 10:48 AM |
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510611 - Amendment |
Clarke |
5/15/2003 11:12 AM |
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476427 - Amendment |
Brown |
5/15/2003 11:19 AM |
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453583 - Amendment |
Ross |
5/15/2003 11:19 AM |
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546323 - Amendment |
Brown |
5/15/2003 11:20 AM |
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968377 - Amendment |
Ross |
5/15/2003 11:20 AM |
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283289 - Amendment |
Ross |
5/15/2003 11:27 AM |
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422353 - Amendment |
Berfield |
5/15/2003 11:28 AM |
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710993 - Amendment |
Clarke |
5/15/2003 11:28 AM |
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718697 - Substitute Amendment (710993) |
Clarke |
5/15/2003 12:21 PM |
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620711 - Amendment |
Berfield |
5/15/2003 11:29 AM |
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665709 - Amendment |
Brown |
5/15/2003 11:29 AM |
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198961 - Amendment |
Hasner |
5/15/2003 11:46 AM |
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768929 - Amendment |
Wishner |
5/15/2003 11:47 AM |
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716467 - Amendment |
Ritter |
5/16/2003 1:37 PM |
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082201 - Amendment |
Gelber |
5/16/2003 1:38 PM |
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838547 - Amendment |
Joyner |
5/16/2003 1:38 PM |
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413403 - Amendment |
Wishner |
5/16/2003 5:09 PM |
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247037 - Amendment |
Ambler |
5/26/2003 12:14 PM |
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863831 - Amendment |
Galvano |
5/26/2003 12:14 PM |
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212375 - Amendment |
Ambler |
5/26/2003 12:17 PM |
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878039 - Amendment |
Seiler |
5/27/2003 11:47 AM |
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048639 - Amendment |
Goodlette |
5/27/2003 2:07 PM |
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698829 - Amendment |
Goodlette |
5/27/2003 2:14 PM |
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463483 - Amendment |
Goodlette |
5/27/2003 2:21 PM |
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589407 - Amendment |
Goodlette |
5/27/2003 2:27 PM |
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536823 - Amendment |
Goodlette |
5/27/2003 2:29 PM |
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241181 - Amendment |
Goodlette |
5/27/2003 2:34 PM |
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225047 - Amendment |
Goodlette |
5/27/2003 2:40 PM |
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715129 - Amendment |
Goodlette |
5/27/2003 3:13 PM |
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453355 - Amendment |
Johnson |
5/27/2003 3:52 PM |
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143621 - Amendment |
Ross |
5/27/2003 4:13 PM |
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256237 - Amendment |
Ritter |
5/27/2003 4:18 PM |
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683883 - Amendment |
Adams |
5/27/2003 4:19 PM |
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635801 - Amendment |
Adams |
5/27/2003 4:34 PM |
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205429 - Amendment |
Adams |
5/27/2003 5:00 PM |
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233747 - Amendment |
Goodlette |
5/27/2003 6:48 PM |
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Vote History - Committee
No Committee Vote History AvailableVote History - Floor
| Vote | Date | Chamber | Result |
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| H 25A e1 | 5/27/2003 5:17 PM | House | 82 Yeas - 35 Nays |
Citations - Statutes (43)
| Citation | Catchline | Location in Bill Location In Bill Help |
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| 112.19 | Law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers; death benefits. | |
| 112.191 | Firefighters; death benefits. | |
| 440.02 | Definitions. | |
| 440.05 | Election of exemption; revocation of election; notice; certification. | |
| 440.06 | Failure to secure compensation; effect. | |
| 440.077 | When a sole proprietor, partner, or officer rejects chapter, effect. | |
| 440.09 | Coverage. | |
| 440.093 | ||
| 440.10 | Liability for compensation. | |
| 440.1025 | Consideration of public employer workplace safety program in rate-setting; program requirements; rulemaking. | |
| 440.103 | Building permits; identification of minimum premium policy. | |
| 440.105 | Prohibited activities; reports; penalties; limitations. | |
| 440.1051 | Fraud reports; civil immunity; criminal penalties. | |
| 440.107 | Department powers to enforce employer compliance with coverage requirements. | |
| 440.11 | Exclusiveness of liability. | |
| 440.13 | Medical services and supplies; penalty for violations; limitations. | |
| 440.134 | Workers' compensation managed care arrangement. | |
| 440.14 | Determination of pay. | |
| 440.15 | Compensation for disability. | |
| 440.151 | Occupational diseases. | |
| 440.16 | Compensation for death. | |
| 440.185 | Notice of injury or death; reports; penalties for violations. | |
| 440.192 | Procedure for resolving benefit disputes. | |
| 440.1925 | Procedure for resolving maximum medical improvement or permanent impairment disputes. | |
| 440.1926 | ||
| 440.20 | Time for payment of compensation; penalties for late payment. | |
| 440.25 | Procedures for mediation and hearings. | |
| 440.34 | Attorney's fees; costs. | |
| 440.38 | Security for compensation; insurance carriers and self-insurers. | |
| 440.381 | Application for coverage; reporting payroll; payroll audit procedures; penalties. | |
| 440.42 | Insurance policies; liability. | |
| 440.49 | Limitation of liability for subsequent injury through Special Disability Trust Fund. | |
| 440.491 | Reemployment of injured workers; rehabilitation. | |
| 440.525 | Examination of carriers. | |
| 443.1715 | Disclosure of information; confidentiality. | |
| 625.989 | ||
| 626.9891 | Insurer anti-fraud investigative units. | |
| 627.162 | Requirements for premium installments; delinquency, collection, and check return charges; attorney's fees. | |
| 627.285 | ||
| 627.311 | Joint underwriters and joint reinsurers. | |
| 921.0022 | Criminal Punishment Code; offense severity ranking chart. | |
| 946.523 | Prison industry enhancement | |
| 985.315 | Educational |
Citations - Constitution (0)
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Citations - Chapter Law (0)
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