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CS/CS/HB 3211: Real Estate

GENERAL BILL by Community Affairs ; Real Property & Probate ; Business Regulation & Consumer Affairs ; Ogles ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Brown ; Chestnut ; Crist ; Dockery ; Lynn ; Murman

Real Estate; provides registration & licensing requirements for additional business entities; revises period after which involuntarily inactive licenses expire; provides exception to requirement that real estate licensees provide notice of nonrepresentation; limits purpose of "Fla. Building Energy-Efficiency Rating Act" to providing for statewide uniform system for rating energy efficiency of buildings, etc. Amends Chs. 475, 489, 553.

Effective Date: 07/01/1998
Last Action: 5/27/1998 - Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 98-250
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    11/20/1997 House • Prefiled
    1/16/1998 House • Referred to Real Property & Probate (JC); Community Affairs (GRC); General Government Appropriations
    2/27/1998 House • On Committee agenda-- Real Property & Probate (JC), 03/05/98, 3:15 pm, 413C
    3/3/1998 House • Introduced, referred to Real Property & Probate (JC); Community Affairs (GRC); General Government Appropriations -HJ 00018; On Committee agenda-- Real Property & Probate (JC), 03/05/98, 3:15 pm, 413C
    3/5/1998 House • Comm. Action: Unanimously CS by Real Property & Probate (JC) -HJ 00246
    3/17/1998 House • CS read first time on 03/17/98 -HJ 00242; Now in Community Affairs (GRC) -HJ 00246
    3/24/1998 House • On Committee agenda-- Community Affairs (GRC), 03/30/98, 3:45 pm, Morris Hall
    3/30/1998 House • Comm. Action: Unanimously CS/CS by Community Affairs (GRC) -HJ 00558
    4/9/1998 House • Withdrawn from- General Government Appropriations -HJ 00504
    4/13/1998 House • CS read first time on 04/13/98 -HJ 00555; Pending Consent Calendar -HJ 00558
    4/15/1998 House • Placed on Economic Impact Council Calendar -HJ 00617
    4/20/1998 House • Read second time -HJ 00700; Amendment(s) adopted -HJ 00701
    4/22/1998 House • Read third time -HJ 00980; CS passed as amended; YEAS 112 NAYS 0 -HJ 00980
    4/22/1998 Senate • In Messages
    4/23/1998 Senate • Received, referred to Regulated Industries; Ways and Means -SJ 00872; Withdrawn from Regulated Industries; Ways and Means -SJ 00855; Substituted for CS/SB 340 -SJ 00855; Read second and third times -SJ 00855; CS passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 00855; Immediately certified -SJ 00855
    4/23/1998 House • Ordered enrolled -HJ 01089
    5/12/1998 • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
    5/27/1998 • Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 98-250

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  • CS/CS/HB 3211, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 8/28/2000 at 11:08 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (4)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location
    S 340 (e1) Real Estate Clary Similar Last Action: 4/23/1998 S House Bill substituted -SJ 00855; Laid on Table, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/CS/HB 3211 (Ch. 98-250)
    Location:
    H 2011 (e2) Professions/Regulation Ogles Compare Last Action: 3/4/1998 H Withdrawn from further cons.,Iden/Sim/Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to HB 947 (Ch. 97-35), HB 1179 (Ch. 97-228), HB 1307 (Ch. 97-122), HB 1357 (Ch. 97-237), CS/HB 885 (Ch. 98-298), CS/CS/HB 3211 (Ch. 98-250), CS/HB 3223 (Ch. 98-20), CS/HB 3343 (Ch. 98-323), HB 3589 (Ch. 98-263), CS/HB 4065 (Ch. 98-340), HB 4439 (Ch. 98-419), CS/SB 776 (Ch. 98-49), CS/SB 1466 (Ch. 98-135) -HJ 00119
    Location:
    S 318 (c1) Real Estate Appraisals Dyer Compare Last Action: 5/1/1998 S Died on Calendar, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/CS/HB 3211 (Ch. 98-250)
    Location:
    S 2056 (c1) Contractor Licensing/Exemptions Lee Compare Last Action: 5/1/1998 S Died on Calendar, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/CS/HB 3211 (Ch. 98-250)
    Location:

    Citations - Statutes (43)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    475.01 Definitions.
    475.011 Exemptions.
    475.15 Registration and licensing of general partners, members, officers, and directors of a firm.
    475.17 Qualifications for practice.
    475.183 Inactive status.
    475.25 Discipline.
    475.272 Purpose.
    475.274 Scope of coverage.
    475.2755
    475.276 Notice of nonrepresentation.
    475.278 Authorized brokerage relationships; required disclosures.
    475.279
    475.2801 Rules.
    475.451 Schools teaching real estate practice.
    475.452 Advance fees; deposit; accounting; penalty; damages.
    475.482 Real Estate Recovery Fund.
    475.484 Payment from the fund.
    475.5015 Brokerage business records.
    475.5016
    475.611 Definitions.
    475.612 Certification or licensure required.
    475.6145
    475.6147
    475.615 Qualifications for registration, licensure, or certification.
    475.616 Examination requirements.
    475.617 Education and experience requirements.
    475.618 Renewal of registration, license, certification, or instructor permit; continuing education.
    475.619 Inactive status.
    475.620 Corporations and partnerships ineligible for licensure or certification.
    475.622 Display and disclosure of licensure or certification.
    475.623 Registration of office location.
    475.624 Discipline.
    475.626 Violations and penalties.
    475.627 Appraisal course instructors.
    475.628 Professional standards for licensed and certified appraisers.
    475.629 Retention of records.
    475.6295
    475.630 Temporary practice.
    489.103 Exemptions.
    489.503 Exemptions.
    553.991 Purpose.
    553.994 Applicability.
    553.996 Energy-efficiency rating disclosure; information brochure.

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  • CS/CS/HB 3211, Engrossed 1 Posted 8/28/2000 at 11:08 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Business Regulation & Consumer Affairs (Post-Meeting) 6/5/1998 (pdf)
    Business Regulation & Consumer Affairs (Post-Meeting) 6/5/1998 (pdf)
    Business Regulation & Consumer Affairs (Post-Meeting) 6/5/1998 (pdf)
    Transportation (Post-Meeting) 6/5/1998 (pdf)

    Floor Votes (2)

    Date Chamber Result
    4/22/1998 4:00 PM House 112 Yeas - 0 Nays
    4/23/1998 4:23 PM Senate 39 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (43)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    475.01 Definitions.
    475.011 Exemptions.
    475.15 Registration and licensing of general partners, members, officers, and directors of a firm.
    475.17 Qualifications for practice.
    475.183 Inactive status.
    475.25 Discipline.
    475.272 Purpose.
    475.274 Scope of coverage.
    475.2755
    475.276 Notice of nonrepresentation.
    475.278 Authorized brokerage relationships; required disclosures.
    475.279
    475.2801 Rules.
    475.451 Schools teaching real estate practice.
    475.452 Advance fees; deposit; accounting; penalty; damages.
    475.482 Real Estate Recovery Fund.
    475.484 Payment from the fund.
    475.5015 Brokerage business records.
    475.5016
    475.611 Definitions.
    475.612 Certification or licensure required.
    475.6145
    475.6147
    475.615 Qualifications for registration, licensure, or certification.
    475.616 Examination requirements.
    475.617 Education and experience requirements.
    475.618 Renewal of registration, license, certification, or instructor permit; continuing education.
    475.619 Inactive status.
    475.620 Corporations and partnerships ineligible for licensure or certification.
    475.622 Display and disclosure of licensure or certification.
    475.623 Registration of office location.
    475.624 Discipline.
    475.626 Violations and penalties.
    475.627 Appraisal course instructors.
    475.628 Professional standards for licensed and certified appraisers.
    475.629 Retention of records.
    475.6295
    475.630 Temporary practice.
    489.103 Exemptions.
    489.503 Exemptions.
    553.991 Purpose.
    553.994 Applicability.
    553.996 Energy-efficiency rating disclosure; information brochure.

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  • CS/CS/HB 3211, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 8/28/2000 at 11:08 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Community Affairs (Post-Meeting) 4/7/1998 (pdf)

    Floor Amendments (3)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    140265 - Amendment
    Ogles 4/18/1998
    9:09 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    531349 - Amendment
    Ogles 4/18/1998
    9:12 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    660639 - Amendment
    Brown 4/18/1998
    9:13 PM
    Web Page
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (43)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    475.01 Definitions.
    475.011 Exemptions.
    475.15 Registration and licensing of general partners, members, officers, and directors of a firm.
    475.17 Qualifications for practice.
    475.183 Inactive status.
    475.25 Discipline.
    475.272 Purpose.
    475.274 Scope of coverage.
    475.2755
    475.276 Notice of nonrepresentation.
    475.278 Authorized brokerage relationships; required disclosures.
    475.279
    475.2801 Rules.
    475.451 Schools teaching real estate practice.
    475.452 Advance fees; deposit; accounting; penalty; damages.
    475.482 Real Estate Recovery Fund.
    475.484 Payment from the fund.
    475.5015 Brokerage business records.
    475.5016
    475.611 Definitions.
    475.612 Certification or licensure required.
    475.6145
    475.6147
    475.615 Qualifications for registration, licensure, or certification.
    475.616 Examination requirements.
    475.617 Education and experience requirements.
    475.618 Renewal of registration, license, certification, or instructor permit; continuing education.
    475.619 Inactive status.
    475.620 Corporations and partnerships ineligible for licensure or certification.
    475.622 Display and disclosure of licensure or certification.
    475.623 Registration of office location.
    475.624 Discipline.
    475.626 Violations and penalties.
    475.627 Appraisal course instructors.
    475.628 Professional standards for licensed and certified appraisers.
    475.629 Retention of records.
    475.6295
    475.630 Temporary practice.
    489.103 Exemptions.
    489.503 Exemptions.
    553.991 Purpose.
    553.994 Applicability.
    553.996 Energy-efficiency rating disclosure; information brochure.

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  • CS/HB 3211, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 8/28/2000 at 11:08 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Community Affairs (Post-Meeting) 3/26/1998 (pdf)

    Citations - Statutes (36)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    475.01 Definitions.
    475.011 Exemptions.
    475.15 Registration and licensing of general partners, members, officers, and directors of a firm.
    475.17 Qualifications for practice.
    475.183 Inactive status.
    475.25 Discipline.
    475.272 Purpose.
    475.278 Authorized brokerage relationships; required disclosures.
    475.279
    475.451 Schools teaching real estate practice.
    475.452 Advance fees; deposit; accounting; penalty; damages.
    475.482 Real Estate Recovery Fund.
    475.484 Payment from the fund.
    475.5016
    475.611 Definitions.
    475.612 Certification or licensure required.
    475.6145
    475.6147
    475.615 Qualifications for registration, licensure, or certification.
    475.616 Examination requirements.
    475.617 Education and experience requirements.
    475.618 Renewal of registration, license, certification, or instructor permit; continuing education.
    475.619 Inactive status.
    475.620 Corporations and partnerships ineligible for licensure or certification.
    475.622 Display and disclosure of licensure or certification.
    475.623 Registration of office location.
    475.624 Discipline.
    475.626 Violations and penalties.
    475.627 Appraisal course instructors.
    475.628 Professional standards for licensed and certified appraisers.
    475.629 Retention of records.
    475.6295
    475.630 Temporary practice.
    553.991 Purpose.
    553.994 Applicability.
    553.996 Energy-efficiency rating disclosure; information brochure.

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  • HB 3211, Original Filed Version Posted 8/28/2000 at 11:08 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Real Property & Probate (Post-Meeting) 3/4/1998 (pdf)
    Real Property & Probate (Post-Meeting) 3/4/1998 (pdf)
    Real Property & Probate (Post-Meeting) 3/16/1998 (pdf)

    Citations - Statutes (36)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    475.01 Definitions.
    475.011 Exemptions.
    475.15 Registration and licensing of general partners, members, officers, and directors of a firm.
    475.17 Qualifications for practice.
    475.183 Inactive status.
    475.25 Discipline.
    475.272 Purpose.
    475.276 Notice of nonrepresentation.
    475.278 Authorized brokerage relationships; required disclosures.
    475.451 Schools teaching real estate practice.
    475.452 Advance fees; deposit; accounting; penalty; damages.
    475.482 Real Estate Recovery Fund.
    475.484 Payment from the fund.
    475.5016
    475.611 Definitions.
    475.612 Certification or licensure required.
    475.6145
    475.6147
    475.615 Qualifications for registration, licensure, or certification.
    475.616 Examination requirements.
    475.617 Education and experience requirements.
    475.618 Renewal of registration, license, certification, or instructor permit; continuing education.
    475.619 Inactive status.
    475.620 Corporations and partnerships ineligible for licensure or certification.
    475.622 Display and disclosure of licensure or certification.
    475.623 Registration of office location.
    475.624 Discipline.
    475.626 Violations and penalties.
    475.627 Appraisal course instructors.
    475.628 Professional standards for licensed and certified appraisers.
    475.629 Retention of records.
    475.6295
    475.630 Temporary practice.
    553.991 Purpose.
    553.994 Applicability.
    553.996 Energy-efficiency rating disclosure; information brochure.

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