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CS/HB 1643: Labor & Employment Security Dept.

GENERAL BILL by Council for Smarter Government ; Clarke

Labor & Employment Security Dept.; transfers & reassigns divisions, functions, & responsibilities of LES Dept.; provides for type two transfer of Workers' Compensation Div. to DOI; provides for type two transfer of workers' compensation rehabilitation & reemployment services to DOE; provides for type two transfer of administration of child labor laws to DBPR; establishes Workers' Compensation Div. within DOI, etc. Amends FS.

Effective Date: 07/01/2002 except as otherwise provided
 Last Action: 4/25/2002 - Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2002-194; See also CS/CS/SB 108 (Ch. 2002-236)
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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    2/5/2002 House • Filed; Introduced -HJ 00183
    2/11/2002 House • Referred to Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations (FRC); Council for Smarter Government -HJ 00220
    2/15/2002 House • On Committee agenda-- Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations (FRC), 02/19/02, 2:30 pm, 404-H
    2/19/2002 House • Favorable with 1 amendment(s) by Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations (FRC); YEAS 14 NAYS 0 -HJ 00292
    2/25/2002 House • Now in Council for Smarter Government -HJ 00292; On Council agenda-- Council for Smarter Government, 02/26/02, 8:00 am, Morris Hall
    2/26/2002 House • CS by- Council for Smarter Government; YEAS 12 NAYS 1 -HJ 00978
    3/11/2002 House • CS read first time on 03/11/02 -HJ 00977; Pending review of CS under Rule 6 -HJ 00978; Placed on Calendar -HJ 00978
    3/14/2002 House • Placed on Special Order Calendar; Read second time -HJ 01383; Amendment(s) adopted -HJ 01384
    3/18/2002 House • Read third time -HJ 01983; CS passed as amended; YEAS 115 NAYS 0 -HJ 01984
    3/18/2002 Senate • In Messages
    3/20/2002 Senate • Received, referred to Banking and Insurance; Governmental Oversight and Productivity; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government; Appropriations -SJ 01219
    3/22/2002 Senate • Withdrawn from Banking and Insurance; Governmental Oversight and Productivity; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government; Appropriations -SJ 02072; Substituted for CS/CS/SB 2340 -SJ 02073; Read second and third times -SJ 02073; CS passed; YEAS 35 NAYS 0 -SJ 02073
    3/22/2002 House • Ordered enrolled -HJ 03155
    4/15/2002 • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
    4/25/2002 • Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2002-194; See also CS/CS/SB 108 (Ch. 2002-236)

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  • CS/HB 1643, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 3/27/2002 at 12:50 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (8)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location
    H 1997 Workers' Comp. Administration TF Fiscal Responsibility Council Linked Last Action: 3/22/2002 S Died in Committee on Banking and Insurance, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/HB 1643 (Ch. 2002-194), HB 55-E (Ch. 2002-398)
    Location:
    H 1999 Workers' Comp. Administration TF Fiscal Responsibility Council Linked Last Action: 3/22/2002 S Died in Committee on Banking and Insurance, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/HB 1643 (Ch. 2002-194), HB 57-E (Ch. 2002-399)
    Location:
    H 2013 Public Records/Medical Records Council for Smarter Government Linked Last Action: 3/22/2002 S Died in Committee on Governmental Oversight and Productivity, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/HB 1643 (Ch. 2002-194)
    Location:
    S 2340 (c2) Government Reorganization Clary Similar 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:
    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 108 (e2) Smith Compare Last Action: 5/8/2002 Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2002-236; See also CS/HB 1643 (Ch. 2002-194)
    Location:
    S 644 (c1) Public Records/Medical Records Garcia Compare Last Action: 3/22/2002 S Died in Committee on Rules and Calendar, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/HB 1643 (Ch. 2002-194)
    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:

    Citations - Statutes (69)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    20.13 Department of Insurance.
    20.171 Department of Labor and Employment Security.
    20.50 Agency for Workforce Innovation.
    110.205 Career service; exemptions.
    112.19 Law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers; death benefits.
    112.191 Firefighters; death benefits.
    121.125 Credit for workers' compensation payment periods.
    122.03 Contributions; participants; prior service credit.
    238.06 Membership application, creditable service, and time for making contributions.
    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.
    440.104 Competitive bidder; civil actions.
    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.
    440.12 Time for commencement and limits on weekly rate of compensation.
    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.
    440.185 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.
    440.381 Application for coverage; reporting payroll; payroll audit procedures; penalties.
    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.
    447.305 Registration of employee organization.
    450.012 Definitions.
    450.191 Executive Office of the Governor; powers and duties.
    450.28 Definitions.
    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.

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  • CS/HB 1643, Engrossed 1 Posted 3/15/2002 at 3:54 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Floor Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    365817 - Amendment
    		Melvin 3/20/2002
    11:30 AM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Votes (2)

    Date Chamber Result
    3/18/2002 2:10 PM House 115 Yeas - 0 Nays
    3/22/2002 8:22 PM Senate 35 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (69)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    20.13 Department of Insurance.
    20.171 Department of Labor and Employment Security.
    20.50 Agency for Workforce Innovation.
    110.205 Career service; exemptions.
    112.19 Law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers; death benefits.
    112.191 Firefighters; death benefits.
    121.125 Credit for workers' compensation payment periods.
    122.03 Contributions; participants; prior service credit.
    238.06 Membership application, creditable service, and time for making contributions.
    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.
    440.104 Competitive bidder; civil actions.
    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.
    440.12 Time for commencement and limits on weekly rate of compensation.
    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.
    440.185 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.
    440.381 Application for coverage; reporting payroll; payroll audit procedures; penalties.
    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.
    447.305 Registration of employee organization.
    450.012 Definitions.
    450.191 Executive Office of the Governor; powers and duties.
    450.28 Definitions.
    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.

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  • CS/HB 1643, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 3/12/2002 at 12:44 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Council for Smarter Government (Post-Meeting) 2/27/2002 (pdf)

    Floor Amendments (5)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    572373 - Amendment
    		Clarke 3/13/2002
    5:48 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 631895 - Amendment to Amendment (572373)
    		Clarke 3/14/2002
    8:51 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 521741 - Amendment to Amendment (572373)
    		Clarke 3/14/2002
    8:51 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 720477 - Amendment to Amendment (572373)
    		Clarke 3/14/2002
    10:04 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 463177 - Amendment to Amendment (572373)
    		Clarke 3/14/2002
    10:59 AM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (68)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    20.13 Department of Insurance.
    20.171 Department of Labor and Employment Security.
    20.50 Agency for Workforce Innovation.
    110.205 Career service; exemptions.
    112.19 Law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers; death benefits.
    112.191 Firefighters; death benefits.
    121.125 Credit for workers' compensation payment periods.
    122.03 Contributions; participants; prior service credit.
    238.06 Membership application, creditable service, and time for making contributions.
    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.
    440.104 Competitive bidder; civil actions.
    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.
    440.12 Time for commencement and limits on weekly rate of compensation.
    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.
    440.185 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.
    440.381 Application for coverage; reporting payroll; payroll audit procedures; penalties.
    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.
    447.305 Registration of employee organization.
    450.012 Definitions.
    450.191 Executive Office of the Governor; powers and duties.
    450.28 Definitions.
    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.

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  • HB 1643, Original Filed Version Posted 2/6/2002 at 1:02 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations (Post-Meeting) 2/20/2002 (pdf)

    Committee Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    824341 - Amendment
    		Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations 2/27/2002
    12:39 AM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (45)

    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.
    112.19 Law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers; death benefits.
    112.191 Firefighters; death benefits.
    121.125 Credit for workers' compensation payment periods.
    122.03 Contributions; participants; prior service credit.
    238.06 Membership application, creditable service, and time for making contributions.
    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.
    440.104 Competitive bidder; civil actions.
    440.105 Prohibited activities; reports; penalties; limitations.
    440.106 Civil remedies; administrative penalties.
    440.12 Time for commencement and limits on weekly rate of compensation.
    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.
    440.20 Time for payment of compensation; penalties for late payment.
    440.207 Workers' compensation system guide.
    440.25 Procedures for mediation and hearings.
    440.271 Appeal of order of judge of compensation claims.
    440.381 Application for coverage; reporting payroll; payroll audit procedures; penalties.
    440.4416 Workers' Compensation Oversight Board.
    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.
    447.305 Registration of employee organization.
    450.012 Definitions.
    450.191 Executive Office of the Governor; powers and duties.
    450.28 Definitions.
    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.

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