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HB 1655: Workplace Regulation

GENERAL BILL by Clarke

Workplace Regulation; transfers Workers' Compensation Division from LES Dept. to Insurance Dept.; transfers various functions, powers, duties, personnel, & assets re workers' compensation to DOE, AHCA, & Insurance Dept.; provides for certain employees of Division to be given hiring priority by DOI; provides pay & employment guidelines for such employees; creates Workers' Compensation Division in DOI, etc. Amends FS.

Effective Date: 10/01/2001 except as otherwise provided
 Last Action: 5/4/2001 House - In returning messages; Died in returning Messages, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/SB 466 (Ch. 2001-43)
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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    3/19/2001 House • Filed
    3/21/2001 House • Introduced -HJ 00319
    3/28/2001 House • Referred to State Administration (SGC); Council for Smarter Government -HJ 00349
    4/10/2001 House • On Committee agenda-- State Administration (SGC), 04/12/01, 9:15 am, 306-H
    4/12/2001 House • Favorable with 6 amendment(s) by State Administration (SGC); YEAS 4 NAYS 0 -HJ 00533
    4/13/2001 House • Now in Council for Smarter Government -HJ 00533
    4/16/2001 House • On Council agenda-- Council for Smarter Government, 04/18/01, 1:00 pm, Morris Hall
    4/18/2001 House • Favorable with 1 amendment(s) by- Council for Smarter Government; YEAS 11 NAYS 0 -HJ 00659
    4/24/2001 House • Placed on Calendar, on second reading -HJ 00659
    4/27/2001 House • Placed on Special Order Calendar; Read second time -HJ 01010; Amendment(s) failed -HJ 01010; Amendment(s) adopted -HJ 01012
    4/30/2001 House • Read third time -HJ 01400; Amendment(s) adopted -HJ 01401; Passed as amended; YEAS 73 NAYS 41 -HJ 01401
    4/30/2001 Senate • In Messages
    5/2/2001 Senate • Received, referred to Banking and Insurance; Governmental Oversight and Productivity; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government; Appropriations -SJ 00961
    5/4/2001 Senate • Withdrawn from Banking and Insurance; Governmental Oversight and Productivity; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government; Appropriations -SJ 01712; Substituted for CS/CS/SB 2224 -SJ 01712; Read second time -SJ 01712; Amendment(s) adopted -SJ 01713; Read third time -SJ 01752; Passed as amended; YEAS 34 NAYS 2 -SJ 01752
    5/4/2001 House • In returning messages; Died in returning Messages, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/SB 466 (Ch. 2001-43)

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  • HB 1655, Engrossed 2 (Current Bill Version) Posted 5/3/2001 at 4:31 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (6)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location
    S 2224 (c2) Labor & Employment Security Clary Similar Last Action: 5/4/2001 S Read third time -SJ 01711; Amendment(s) adopted -SJ 01712; House Bill substituted -SJ 01712; Laid on Table, refer to HB 1655 (Died in House Returning Messages); Refer to CS/SB 466 (Ch. 2001-43)
    Location:
    H 1025 Self-Insurers Holloway Compare Last Action: 5/4/2001 H Died in Committee on Insurance (CCC), Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/HB 1803 (Ch. 2001-91)
    Location:
    H 1927 (e2) Workers' Compensation Waters Compare Last Action: 5/4/2001 H In returning messages; Died in returning Messages, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/HB 1803 (Ch. 2001-91), CS/SB 1284 (Ch. 2001-158)
    Location:
    S 466 (e3) Garcia Compare Last Action: 5/14/2001 Signed by Officers and presented to Governor; Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2001-43
    Location:
    S 1140 (c1) Self-Insurers Villalobos Compare Last Action: 5/4/2001 S Died in Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/HB 1803 (Ch. 2001-91)
    Location:
    S 1970 (e1) Governmental Reorganization Geller Compare Last Action: 5/1/2001 S Read third time -SJ 00663; Amendment(s) adopted -SJ 00663; House Bill substituted -SJ 00663; Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 681 (Died in House Returning Messages)
    Location:

    Floor Amendments (2)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    734802 - Amendment
    		Clary 5/1/2001
    3:24 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    435872 - Amendment
    		Clary 5/3/2001
    7:36 PM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Votes (1)

    Date Chamber Result
    5/4/2001 6:56 PM Senate 34 Yeas - 2 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (93)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    20.13 Department of Insurance.
    20.171 Department of Labor and Employment Security.
    110.205 Career service; exemptions.
    383.3362 Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
    440.015 Legislative intent.
    440.02 Definitions.
    440.021 Exemption of workers' compensation from chapter 120.
    440.05 Election of exemption; revocation of election; notice; certification.
    440.09 Coverage.
    440.10 Liability for compensation.
    440.102 Drug-free workplace program requirements.
    440.103 Building permits; identification of minimum premium policy.
    440.105 Prohibited activities; reports; penalties; limitations.
    440.106 Civil remedies; administrative penalties.
    440.107 Division powers to enforce employer compliance with coverage requirements.
    440.108 Investigatory records relating to workers' compensation employer compliance; confidentiality.
    440.125 Medical records and reports; identifying information in employee medical bills; confidentiality.
    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.
    440.17 Guardian for minor or incompetent.
    440.185 Notice of injury or death; reports; penalties for violations.
    440.191 Employee Assistance and Ombudsman Office.
    440.192 Procedure for resolving benefit disputes.
    440.1925 Procedure for resolving maximum medical improvement or permanent impairment disputes.
    440.20 Time for payment of compensation; penalties for late payment.
    440.207 Workers' compensation system guide.
    440.211 Authorization of collective bargaining agreement.
    440.24 Enforcement of compensation orders; penalties.
    440.25 Procedures for mediation and hearings.
    440.271 Appeal of order of judge of compensation claims.
    440.345 Reporting of attorney's fees.
    440.35 Record of injury or death.
    440.38 Security for compensation; insurance carriers and self-insurers.
    440.381 Application for coverage; reporting payroll; payroll audit procedures; penalties.
    440.385 Florida Self-Insurers Guaranty Association, Incorporated.
    440.386 Individual self-insurers' insolvency; conservation; liquidation.
    440.40 Compensation notice.
    440.41 Substitution of carrier for employer.
    440.42 Insurance policies; liability.
    440.44 Workers' compensation; staff organization.
    440.4416 Workers' Compensation Oversight Board.
    440.45 Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims.
    440.49 Limitation of liability for subsequent injury through Special Disability Trust Fund.
    440.491 Reemployment of injured workers; rehabilitation.
    440.50 Workers' Compensation Administration Trust Fund.
    440.51 Expenses of administration.
    440.52 Registration of insurance carriers; notice of cancellation or expiration of policy; suspension or revocation of authority.
    440.525 Examination of carriers.
    440.572 Authorization for individual self-insurer to provide coverage.
    440.59 Reporting requirements.
    440.591 Administrative procedure; rulemaking authority.
    440.593 Electronic reporting.
    443.012 Unemployment Appeals Commission.
    443.036 Definitions.
    447.02 Definitions.
    447.205 Public Employees Relations Commission.
    447.305 Registration of employee organization.
    450.012 Definitions.
    450.191 Executive Office of the Governor; powers and duties.
    450.28 Definitions.
    468.529 Licensee's insurance; employment tax; benefit plans.
    624.3161 Market conduct examinations.
    626.88 Definitions of "administrator" and "insurer".
    626.989 Investigation by department or Division of Insurance Fraud; compliance; immunity; confidential information; reports to division; division investigator's power of arrest.
    627.0915 Rate filings; workers' compensation, drug-free workplace, and safe employers.
    627.914 Reports of information by workers' compensation insurers required.
    633.30 Standards for firefighting; definitions.
    633.31 Firefighters Standards and Training Council.
    633.32 Organization; meetings; quorum; compensation; seal.
    633.33 Special powers; firefighter training.
    633.801
    633.802
    633.803
    633.804
    633.805
    633.806
    633.807
    633.808
    633.810
    633.812
    633.813
    633.814
    633.815
    633.816
    633.817
    633.818
    633.819
    633.820
    633.823
    633.824
    633.825

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  • HB 1655, Engrossed 1 Posted 5/3/2001 at 5:14 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Committee Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    894799 - Technical Amendment
    		4/30/2001
    10:50 AM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Amendments (4)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    615565 - Amendment
    		Clarke 4/30/2001
    11:02 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    182159 - Amendment
    		Clarke 4/30/2001
    11:18 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    614291 - Amendment
    		Clarke 4/30/2001
    11:41 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    880097 - Amendment
    		Hart 4/30/2001
    1:28 PM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (93)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    20.13 Department of Insurance.
    20.171 Department of Labor and Employment Security.
    110.205 Career service; exemptions.
    383.3362 Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
    440.015 Legislative intent.
    440.02 Definitions.
    440.021 Exemption of workers' compensation from chapter 120.
    440.05 Election of exemption; revocation of election; notice; certification.
    440.09 Coverage.
    440.10 Liability for compensation.
    440.102 Drug-free workplace program requirements.
    440.103 Building permits; identification of minimum premium policy.
    440.105 Prohibited activities; reports; penalties; limitations.
    440.106 Civil remedies; administrative penalties.
    440.107 Division powers to enforce employer compliance with coverage requirements.
    440.108 Investigatory records relating to workers' compensation employer compliance; confidentiality.
    440.125 Medical records and reports; identifying information in employee medical bills; confidentiality.
    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.
    440.17 Guardian for minor or incompetent.
    440.185 Notice of injury or death; reports; penalties for violations.
    440.191 Employee Assistance and Ombudsman Office.
    440.192 Procedure for resolving benefit disputes.
    440.1925 Procedure for resolving maximum medical improvement or permanent impairment disputes.
    440.20 Time for payment of compensation; penalties for late payment.
    440.207 Workers' compensation system guide.
    440.211 Authorization of collective bargaining agreement.
    440.24 Enforcement of compensation orders; penalties.
    440.25 Procedures for mediation and hearings.
    440.271 Appeal of order of judge of compensation claims.
    440.345 Reporting of attorney's fees.
    440.35 Record of injury or death.
    440.38 Security for compensation; insurance carriers and self-insurers.
    440.381 Application for coverage; reporting payroll; payroll audit procedures; penalties.
    440.385 Florida Self-Insurers Guaranty Association, Incorporated.
    440.386 Individual self-insurers' insolvency; conservation; liquidation.
    440.40 Compensation notice.
    440.41 Substitution of carrier for employer.
    440.42 Insurance policies; liability.
    440.44 Workers' compensation; staff organization.
    440.4416 Workers' Compensation Oversight Board.
    440.45 Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims.
    440.49 Limitation of liability for subsequent injury through Special Disability Trust Fund.
    440.491 Reemployment of injured workers; rehabilitation.
    440.50 Workers' Compensation Administration Trust Fund.
    440.51 Expenses of administration.
    440.52 Registration of insurance carriers; notice of cancellation or expiration of policy; suspension or revocation of authority.
    440.525 Examination of carriers.
    440.572 Authorization for individual self-insurer to provide coverage.
    440.59 Reporting requirements.
    440.591 Administrative procedure; rulemaking authority.
    440.593 Electronic reporting.
    443.012 Unemployment Appeals Commission.
    443.036 Definitions.
    447.02 Definitions.
    447.205 Public Employees Relations Commission.
    447.305 Registration of employee organization.
    450.012 Definitions.
    450.191 Executive Office of the Governor; powers and duties.
    450.28 Definitions.
    468.529 Licensee's insurance; employment tax; benefit plans.
    624.3161 Market conduct examinations.
    626.88 Definitions of "administrator" and "insurer".
    626.989 Investigation by department or Division of Insurance Fraud; compliance; immunity; confidential information; reports to division; division investigator's power of arrest.
    627.0915 Rate filings; workers' compensation, drug-free workplace, and safe employers.
    627.914 Reports of information by workers' compensation insurers required.
    633.30 Standards for firefighting; definitions.
    633.31 Firefighters Standards and Training Council.
    633.32 Organization; meetings; quorum; compensation; seal.
    633.33 Special powers; firefighter training.
    633.801
    633.802
    633.803
    633.804
    633.805
    633.806
    633.807
    633.808
    633.810
    633.812
    633.813
    633.814
    633.815
    633.816
    633.817
    633.818
    633.819
    633.820
    633.823
    633.824
    633.825

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  • HB 1655, Original Filed Version Posted 3/21/2001 at 1:59 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   State Administration (Post-Meeting) 4/5/2001 (pdf)
    State Administration (Post-Meeting) 4/12/2001 (pdf)
    Council for Smarter Government (Post-Meeting) 4/18/2001 (pdf)

    Committee Amendments (7)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    173793 - Amendment
    		State Administration 4/12/2001
    6:09 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    480209 - Amendment
    		State Administration 4/12/2001
    6:09 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    282129 - Amendment
    		State Administration 4/12/2001
    6:09 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    490363 - Amendment
    		State Administration 4/12/2001
    6:10 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    041035 - Amendment
    		State Administration 4/13/2001
    7:55 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    313317 - Amendment
    		State Administration 4/13/2001
    8:02 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    325659 - Amendment
    		Council for Smarter Government 4/20/2001
    3:45 PM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Amendments (8)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    hierarchy 680695 - Amendment to Amendment (325659)
    		Clarke 4/23/2001
    10:28 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 674803 - Amendment to Amendment (325659)
    		Clarke 4/27/2001
    10:18 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 044825 - Amendment to Amendment (325659)
    		Clarke 4/27/2001
    10:25 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 821551 - Amendment to Amendment (325659)
    		Clarke 4/27/2001
    10:32 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 212573 - Amendment to Amendment (325659)
    		Clarke 4/27/2001
    10:41 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 062963 - Amendment to Amendment (325659)
    		Clarke 4/27/2001
    10:46 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 561695 - Amendment to Amendment (325659)
    		Ross 4/27/2001
    10:56 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 920569 - Amendment to Amendment (325659)
    		Clarke 4/27/2001
    11:52 AM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Votes (1)

    Date Chamber Result
    4/30/2001 4:11 PM House 73 Yeas - 41 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (35)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    20.13 Department of Insurance.
    20.171 Department of Labor and Employment Security.
    110.205 Career service; exemptions.
    440.02 Definitions.
    440.05 Election of exemption; revocation of election; notice; certification.
    440.10 Liability for compensation.
    440.102 Drug-free workplace program requirements.
    440.105 Prohibited activities; reports; penalties; limitations.
    440.106 Civil remedies; administrative penalties.
    440.125 Medical records and reports; identifying information in employee medical bills; confidentiality.
    440.13 Medical services and supplies; penalty for violations; limitations.
    440.14 Determination of pay.
    440.15 Compensation for disability.
    440.207 Workers' compensation system guide.
    440.25 Procedures for mediation and hearings.
    440.38 Security for compensation; insurance carriers and self-insurers.
    440.385 Florida Self-Insurers Guaranty Association, Incorporated.
    440.44 Workers' compensation; staff organization.
    440.4416 Workers' Compensation Oversight Board.
    440.45 Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims.
    440.49 Limitation of liability for subsequent injury through Special Disability Trust Fund.
    440.491 Reemployment of injured workers; rehabilitation.
    440.50 Workers' Compensation Administration Trust Fund.
    440.51 Expenses of administration.
    440.525 Examination of carriers.
    440.59 Reporting requirements.
    443.012 Unemployment Appeals Commission.
    443.036 Definitions.
    447.02 Definitions.
    447.205 Public Employees Relations Commission.
    447.305 Registration of employee organization.
    450.012 Definitions.
    450.191 Executive Office of the Governor; powers and duties.
    450.28 Definitions.
    627.0915 Rate filings; workers' compensation, drug-free workplace, and safe employers.

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