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CS/CS/SB 108: Workers' Compensation

GENERAL BILL by Appropriations ; Banking and Insurance ; Smith

Workers' Compensation; specifies circumstances under which firefighters, emergency medical technicians, & paramedics are considered to be acting within scope of their employment so as to qualify for workers' compensation benefits; expands provisions of law re disability in line of duty to include all law enforcement officers & certain correctional officers; revises criteria for anti-fraud program, etc. Amends Ch. 440, 489.114,.510, 112.18, 626.9892.

Effective Date: 07/01/2002
 Last Action: 5/8/2002 - Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2002-236; See also CS/HB 1643 (Ch. 2002-194)
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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    8/27/2001 Senate • Prefiled
    9/13/2001 Senate • Referred to Banking and Insurance; Comprehensive Planning, Local and Military Affairs; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government; Appropriations
    10/2/2001 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Banking and Insurance, 10/09/01, 1:00 pm, 110-S
    10/9/2001 Senate • CS by Banking and Insurance; YEAS 10 NAYS 0
    10/11/2001 Senate • Now in Comprehensive Planning, Local and Military Affairs
    12/4/2001 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Comprehensive Planning, Local and Military Affairs, 12/04/01, 2:00 pm, 309-C; Favorable by Comprehensive Planning, Local and Military Affairs; YEAS 6 NAYS 0
    12/5/2001 Senate • Now in Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government
    1/22/2002 Senate • Introduced, referred to Banking and Insurance; Comprehensive Planning, Local and Military Affairs; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government; Appropriations -SJ 00012; On Committee agenda-- Banking and Insurance, 10/09/01, 1:00 pm, 110-S; CS by Banking and Insurance; YEAS 10 NAYS 0 -SJ 00074; CS read first time on 01/22/02 -SJ 00067; Now in Comprehensive Planning, Local and Military Affairs -SJ 00074; On Committee agenda-- Comprehensive Planning, Local and Military Affairs, 12/04/01, 2:00 pm, 309-C; Favorable by Comprehensive Planning, Local and Military Affairs; YEAS 6 NAYS 0 -SJ 00072; Now in Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government -SJ 00072
    2/1/2002 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, 02/06/02, 11:30 am, 301-C
    2/6/2002 Senate • CS/CS by Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government; YEAS 5 NAYS 0 -SJ 00226; CS read first time on 02/20/02 -SJ 00292
    2/7/2002 Senate • Now in Appropriations -SJ 00226
    2/20/2002 Senate • Withdrawn from Appropriations -SJ 00290; Placed on Calendar, on second reading
    2/27/2002 Senate • Placed on Special Order Calendar -SJ 00346; Read second time -SJ 00344; Amendment pending, substitute amendment adopted -SJ 00344, -SJ 00345; Amendment(s) adopted -SJ 00345; Ordered engrossed -SJ 00345
    2/28/2002 Senate • Read third time -SJ 00371; CS passed as amended; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 00371
    3/6/2002 House • In Messages
    3/11/2002 House • Received, placed on Calendar -HJ 00967
    3/13/2002 House • Substituted for CS/HB 1121 -HJ 01159; Read second time -HJ 01159; Amendment(s) adopted -HJ 01159
    3/20/2002 House • Read third time -HJ 02230; Amendment(s) reconsidered, adopted as amended -HJ 02230; Motion to reconsider failed -HJ 02232; CS passed as amended; YEAS 117 NAYS 1 -HJ 02232
    3/20/2002 Senate • In returning messages
    3/22/2002 Senate • Was taken up -SJ 01542; Refused to concur in 1 amendment(s) -SJ 01550; Requested House to recede -SJ 01550; Concurred in 1 amendment(s) -SJ 01550; Reconsidered -SJ 01551; Concurred -SJ 01643; CS passed as amended; YEAS 31 NAYS 0 -SJ 01643; Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -SJ 01643
    5/1/2002 • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
    5/8/2002 • Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2002-236; See also CS/HB 1643 (Ch. 2002-194)

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  • CS/CS/SB 108, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 3/26/2002 at 1:50 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (9)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location
    H 5 Disability in Line of Duty Kilmer, Bilirakis Compare Last Action: 3/22/2002 H Died in Committee on Fiscal Policy & Resources (FRC), Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 108 (Ch. 2002-236)
    Location:
    H 1121 (c1) Workers' Compensation Pickens Compare Last Action: 3/13/2002 H Placed on Special Order Calendar; Substituted CS/CS/SB 108; Laid on Table, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 108 (Ch. 2002-236) -HJ 01159
    Location:
    H 1643 (e1) Clarke Compare Last Action: 4/25/2002 Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2002-194; See also CS/CS/SB 108 (Ch. 2002-236)
    Location:
    H 1655 Workers' Compensation Ross Compare Last Action: 3/22/2002 H Died in Committee on Insurance (CCC), Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 108 (Ch. 2002-236)
    Location:
    H 1947 (c1) Workers' Compensation Waters Compare Last Action: 3/22/2002 H Died on Calendar, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/HB 1643 (Ch. 2002-194), CS/CS/SB 108 (Ch. 2002-236)
    Location:
    S 278 Disability in Line of Duty Pruitt Compare Last Action: 3/22/2002 S Died in Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 108 (Ch. 2002-236)
    Location:
    S 1612 (c1) Workers' Compensation Posey Compare Last Action: 3/22/2002 S Died in Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 108 (Ch. 2002-236)
    Location:
    S 2304 (c1) Workers' Compensation Latvala Compare Last Action: 3/22/2002 S Died in Committee on Judiciary, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/HB 1643 (Ch. 2002-194), CS/CS/SB 108 (Ch. 2002-236)
    Location:
    S 2340 (c2) Government Reorganization Clary Compare Last Action: 3/22/2002 S Placed on Special Order Calendar -SJ 01482; Read second time -SJ 02071; Amendment(s) adopted -SJ 02072; Substituted CS/HB 1643 -SJ 02073; Laid on Table, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/HB 1643 (Ch. 2002-194), CS/CS/SB 108 (Ch. 2002-236)
    Location:

    Citations - Statutes (17)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    112.18 Firefighters and state law enforcement officers; special provisions relative to disability.
    440.02 Definitions.
    440.05 Election of exemption; revocation of election; notice; certification.
    440.091 Law enforcement officer; when acting within the course of employment.
    440.10 Liability for compensation.
    440.107 Division powers to enforce employer compliance with coverage requirements.
    440.13 Medical services and supplies; penalty for violations; limitations.
    440.134 Workers' compensation managed care arrangement.
    440.191 Employee Assistance and Ombudsman Office.
    440.25 Procedures for mediation and hearings.
    440.34 Attorney's fees; costs.
    440.381 Application for coverage; reporting payroll; payroll audit procedures; penalties.
    440.40 Compensation notice.
    440.45 Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims.
    489.114 Evidence of workers' compensation coverage.
    489.510 Evidence of workers' compensation coverage.
    626.9892 Anti-Fraud Reward Program; reporting of insurance fraud.

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  • CS/CS/SB 108, Engrossed 2 Posted 3/26/2002 at 1:48 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Citations - Statutes (17)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    112.18 Firefighters and state law enforcement officers; special provisions relative to disability.
    440.02 Definitions.
    440.05 Election of exemption; revocation of election; notice; certification.
    440.091 Law enforcement officer; when acting within the course of employment.
    440.10 Liability for compensation.
    440.107 Division powers to enforce employer compliance with coverage requirements.
    440.13 Medical services and supplies; penalty for violations; limitations.
    440.134 Workers' compensation managed care arrangement.
    440.191 Employee Assistance and Ombudsman Office.
    440.25 Procedures for mediation and hearings.
    440.34 Attorney's fees; costs.
    440.381 Application for coverage; reporting payroll; payroll audit procedures; penalties.
    440.40 Compensation notice.
    440.45 Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims.
    489.114 Evidence of workers' compensation coverage.
    489.510 Evidence of workers' compensation coverage.
    626.9892 Anti-Fraud Reward Program; reporting of insurance fraud.

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  • CS/CS/SB 108, Engrossed 1 Posted 2/28/2002 at 1:35 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Floor Amendments (13)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    833993 - Amendment
    		Ross 3/13/2002
    9:59 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 333497 - Amendment to Amendment (833993)
    		Ross 3/18/2002
    1:14 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 580153 - Amendment to Amendment (833993)
    		Ross 3/18/2002
    1:14 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 862003 - Amendment to Amendment (833993)
    		Ross 3/18/2002
    3:39 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 203691 - Amendment to Amendment (833993)
    		Ross 3/18/2002
    5:34 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 131521 - Amendment to Amendment (833993)
    		Ross 3/19/2002
    8:28 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 613407 - Amendment to Amendment (833993)
    		Betancourt 3/20/2002
    11:45 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 912569 - Amendment to Amendment (833993)
    		Ross 3/20/2002
    2:55 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    570665 - Amendment
    		Fasano 3/13/2002
    1:29 PM     		Senate: Concurred
    3/22/2002     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 054674 - S Amend. to H Amend. (570665)
    		Webster 3/22/2002
    3:01 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    3/22/2002     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 371274 - S Amend. to H Amend. (570665)
    		Webster 3/22/2002
    3:11 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    3/22/2002     		Web Page
    PDF
    190941 - Amendment
    		Ross 3/20/2002
    12:28 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    145359 - Amendment
    		Ross 3/20/2002
    7:31 PM     		Senate: Concurred
    3/22/2002     		Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Votes (3)

    Date Chamber Result
    2/28/2002 3:26 PM Senate 37 Yeas - 0 Nays
    3/20/2002 3:57 PM House 117 Yeas - 1 Nays
    3/22/2002 4:58 PM Senate 31 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (1)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    440.091 Law enforcement officer; when acting within the course of employment.

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  • CS/CS/SB 108, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 2/21/2002 at 1:19 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government (Post-Meeting) 2/7/2002 (pdf)
    Appropriations (Post-Meeting) 2/7/2002 (pdf)
    House Message Summary (pdf)

    Floor Amendments (3)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    725452 - Amendment
    		Smith 2/26/2002
    3:26 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    2/27/2002     		Web Page
    PDF
    202008 - Amendment
    		Smith 2/26/2002
    4:07 PM     		Senate: Replaced by Substitute Amendment
    2/27/2002     		Web Page
    PDF
    070278 - Amendment
    		Smith 2/27/2002
    3:00 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    2/27/2002     		Web Page
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (1)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    440.091 Law enforcement officer; when acting within the course of employment.

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  • CS/SB 108, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 10/12/2001 at 12:16 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Banking and Insurance (Post-Meeting) 10/9/2001 (pdf)
    Comprehensive Planning, Local and Military Affairs (Post-Meeting) 12/3/2001 (pdf)

    Citations - Statutes (1)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    440.091 Law enforcement officer; when acting within the course of employment.

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  • SB 108, Original Filed Version Posted 9/7/2001 at 12:07 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Citations - Statutes (1)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    440.091 Law enforcement officer; when acting within the course of employment.

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