CS/CS/SB 1132: Workers' Compensation
GENERAL BILL by Appropriations ; Banking and Insurance ; Clary
Workers' Compensation; requires Chief Financial Officer to contract with state attorneys of specified judicial circuits to prosecute criminal violation of Workers' Comp. Law & related crimes; revises exemption requirements & compensability eligibility standards; requires all employers engaged in work in Fla. to obtain Fla. policy; clarifies exclusiveness of liability re safety services, etc. Amends FS. APPROPRIATION: $581,846.
Effective Date: 07/01/2003
Last Action: 5/1/2003 Senate - Placed on Special Order Calendar -SJ 00856; Substituted HB 1837 (Died in Senate Returning Messages) -SJ 01035; Laid on Table, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to SB 50-A (Ch. 2003-412), CS/SB 2-D (Ch. 2003-416)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 5/1/2003 Senate - Placed on Special Order Calendar -SJ 00856; Substituted HB 1837 (Died in Senate Returning Messages) -SJ 01035; Laid on Table, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to SB 50-A (Ch. 2003-412), CS/SB 2-D (Ch. 2003-416)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
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| 2/10/2003 | Senate |
• Prefiled |
| 2/26/2003 | Senate |
• Referred to Banking and Insurance; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government; Appropriations; Rules and Calendar |
| 3/4/2003 | Senate |
• Introduced, referred to Banking and Insurance; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government; Appropriations; Rules and Calendar -SJ 00061 |
| 4/4/2003 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Banking and Insurance, 04/09/03, 1:45 pm, 110-S --Temporarily postponed |
| 4/10/2003 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Banking and Insurance, 04/15/03, 1:00 pm, 110-S |
| 4/15/2003 | Senate |
• CS by Banking and Insurance; YEAS 10 NAYS 2 -SJ 00504; CS read first time on 04/23/03 -SJ 00519 |
| 4/16/2003 | Senate |
• Withdrawn from- Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government -SJ 00423 |
| 4/17/2003 | Senate |
• Now in Appropriations -SJ 00504; On Committee agenda-- Appropriations, 04/22/03, 4:30 pm, 412-K |
| 4/22/2003 | Senate |
• CS/CS by Appropriations; YEAS 10 NAYS 5 -SJ 00575; CS read first time on 04/24/03 -SJ 00577 |
| 4/24/2003 | Senate |
• Withdrawn from- Rules and Calendar -SJ 00538; Placed on Calendar, on second reading -SJ 00576 |
| 4/29/2003 | Senate |
• Placed on Special Order Calendar -SJ 00783 |
| 4/30/2003 | Senate |
• Placed on Special Order Calendar -SJ 00783 |
| 5/1/2003 | Senate |
• Placed on Special Order Calendar -SJ 00856; Substituted HB 1837 (Died in Senate Returning Messages) -SJ 01035; Laid on Table, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to SB 50-A (Ch. 2003-412), CS/SB 2-D (Ch. 2003-416) |
Related Bills
| Bill Number | Subject | Filed By | Relationship | Last Action and Location |
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| H 163 | Workers' Compensation | Mack | Compare | Last Action: 5/2/2003 H Died, reference deferred, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to SB 50-A (Ch. 2003-412) |
| H 927 | Workers' Compensation | Troutman | Compare | Last Action: 5/2/2003 H Died in Committee on Insurance Regulation (IN), Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to SB 50-A (Ch. 2003-412) |
| H 1247 | Workers' Compensation | Clarke | Compare | Last Action: 5/2/2003 H Died in Committee on Insurance, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to SB 50-A (Ch. 2003-412) |
| H 1409 | Workers' Compensation | Antone | Compare | Last Action: 5/2/2003 H Died in Committee on Insurance Regulation (IN), Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to SB 50-A (Ch. 2003-412) |
| H 1539 | Workers' Compensation | Fields | Compare | Last Action: 5/2/2003 H Died in Committee on Health Access & Financing (IN), Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to SB 50-A (Ch. 2003-412) |
| H 1655 | Workers' Compensation | Berfield | Compare | Last Action: 5/2/2003 H Died in Committee on Health Access & Financing (IN), Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to SB 50-A (Ch. 2003-412) |
| H 1837 (e2) | Workers' Compensation | Insurance | Compare | Last Action: 5/2/2003 S In returning messages; Died in returning Messages, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to SB 50-A (Ch. 2003-412) |
| S 1946 | Workers' Compensation | Clary | Compare | Last Action: 5/2/2003 S Died in Committee on Banking and Insurance, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to SB 50-A (Ch. 2003-412) |
| S 2282 | Workers' Compensation | Aronberg | Compare | Last Action: 5/2/2003 S Died in Committee on Banking and Insurance, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to SB 50-A (Ch. 2003-412) |
Bill Text
| Version | Posted | Format |
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| S 1132 Filed | 2/12/2003 12:12 AM | Web Page | PDF |
| S 1132 c1 | 4/17/2003 4:53 PM | Web Page | PDF |
| S 1132 c2 | 4/24/2003 7:53 PM | Web Page | PDF |
Committee Amendments
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Floor Amendments
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622360 - Amendment |
Wasserman Schultz |
4/28/2003 3:49 PM |
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923236 - Amendment |
Wasserman Schultz |
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865278 - Amendment |
Wasserman Schultz |
4/28/2003 3:49 PM |
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093406 - Amendment |
Wasserman Schultz |
4/28/2003 3:50 PM |
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613252 - Amendment |
Wasserman Schultz |
4/28/2003 3:50 PM |
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463520 - Amendment to Amendment (613252) |
Wasserman Schultz |
4/29/2003 10:21 AM |
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303134 - Amendment |
Campbell |
4/28/2003 4:09 PM |
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323222 - Amendment |
Campbell |
4/28/2003 4:09 PM |
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301546 - Amendment |
Campbell |
4/28/2003 5:19 PM |
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131310 - Amendment |
Campbell |
4/28/2003 5:19 PM |
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785724 - Amendment |
Margolis |
4/28/2003 6:53 PM |
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032818 - Amendment |
Smith |
4/28/2003 6:54 PM |
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530484 - Amendment |
Smith |
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161846 - Amendment |
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293046 - Amendment |
Campbell |
4/28/2003 8:52 PM |
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Bill Analyses
| Type | Analysis | Author | Posted | Format |
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| Bill Analysis | S 1132 | Banking and Insurance (Post-Meeting) | 4/16/2003 12:00 AM | |
| Bill Analysis | S 1132 | Appropriations (Post-Meeting) | 4/24/2003 12:00 AM |
Vote History - Committee
| Version | Committee | Date | Result |
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| S 1132 Filed | Banking and Insurance | 4/15/2003 1:00 PM | 10 Yeas - 2 Nays |
| S 1132 c1 | Appropriations | 4/22/2003 4:30 PM | 10 Yeas - 5 Nays |
Vote History - Floor
No Vote History AvailableCitations - Statutes (69)
| Citation | Catchline | Location in Bill Location In Bill Help |
|---|---|---|
| 27.34 | Salaries and other related costs of state attorneys' offices; limitations. | |
| 112.181 | Firefighters, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, law enforcement officers, correctional officers; special provisions relative to certain communicable diseases. | |
| 440.015 | Legislative intent. | |
| 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. | |
| 440.10 | 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. | |
| 440.104 | Competitive bidder; civil actions. | |
| 440.105 | Prohibited activities; reports; penalties; limitations. | |
| 440.107 | Department powers to enforce employer compliance with coverage requirements. | |
| 440.11 | Exclusiveness of liability. | |
| 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. | |
| 440.132 | Investigatory records relating to workers' compensation managed care arrangements; confidentiality. | |
| 440.134 | Workers' compensation managed care arrangement. | |
| 440.135 | Pilot programs for medical and remedial care in workers' compensation. | |
| 440.14 | Determination of pay. | |
| 440.15 | Compensation for disability. | |
| 440.151 | Occupational diseases. | |
| 440.152 | ||
| 440.16 | Compensation for death. | |
| 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. | |
| 440.1915 | ||
| 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. | |
| 440.24 | Enforcement of compensation orders; penalties. | |
| 440.25 | Procedures for mediation and hearings. | |
| 440.271 | Appeal of order of judge of compensation claims. | |
| 440.2715 | Access to courts through state video teleconferencing network. | |
| 440.2725 | ||
| 440.28 | Modification of orders. | |
| 440.29 | Procedure before the judge of compensation claims. | |
| 440.30 | Depositions. | |
| 440.32 | Cost in proceedings brought without reasonable ground. | |
| 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. | |
| 440.385 | Florida Self-Insurers Guaranty Association, Incorporated. | |
| 440.386 | Individual self-insurers' insolvency; conservation; liquidation. | |
| 440.40 | Compensation notice. | |
| 440.42 | Insurance policies; liability. | |
| 440.44 | Workers' compensation; staff organization. | |
| 440.442 | Code of Judicial Conduct. | |
| 440.45 | Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims. | |
| 440.49 | Limitation of liability for subsequent injury through Special Disability Trust Fund. | |
| 440.50 | Workers' Compensation Administration Trust Fund. | |
| 440.501 | Workers' Compensation Administration Trust Fund within the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. | |
| 440.51 | Expenses of administration. | |
| 440.515 | Reports from self-insurers; confidentiality. | |
| 440.52 | Registration of insurance carriers; notice of cancellation or expiration of policy; suspension or revocation of authority. | |
| 440.59 | Reporting requirements. | |
| 440.591 | Administrative procedure; rulemaking authority. | |
| 440.593 | Electronic reporting. | |
| 443.036 | Definitions. | |
| 443.171 | Division and commission; powers and duties; rules; advisory council; records and reports; proceedings; state-federal cooperation. | |
| 443.1715 | Disclosure of information; confidentiality. | |
| 626.989 | Investigation by department or Division of Insurance Fraud; compliance; immunity; confidential information; reports to division; division investigator's power of arrest. | |
| 626.9891 | Insurer anti-fraud investigative units. | |
| 627.062 | Rate standards. | |
| 627.311 | Joint underwriters and joint reinsurers. | |
| 921.0022 | Criminal Punishment Code; offense severity ranking chart. |
Citations - Constitution (0)
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