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HB 25-A: Workers' Compensation

GENERAL BILL by Goodlette ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Allen ; Berfield ; Brown ; Carroll ; Clarke ; Cretul ; Davis ; Kilmer ; Mayfield ; Reagan ; Ross ; Spratt ; Waters ; Zapata

Workers' Compensation; revises authorization to claim exemptions & requirements re submitting notice of election of exemption; revises provisions re contractors & subcontractors re liability for compensation; provides additional limitations on compensation for permanent total disability; revises provisions re timely pymt. of compensation & medical bills & penalties for late pymt., etc. Amends Chs. 440, 627, 443.1715, 625.989, 626.9891, 921.0022, 946.523, 985.315.

Effective Date: 10/01/2003 except as otherwise provided
 Last Action: 5/27/2003 Senate - In Messages; Died in Messages, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to SB 50-A (Ch. 2003-412)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    5/9/2003 House • Prefiled
    5/12/2003 House • Introduction refused -HJ 00005
    5/13/2003 House • On Committee agenda-- Insurance, 1:00 pm, 05/13/03, 212-K --Workshop; Considered outside purview of the Call -HJ 00025; Introduction allowed -HJ 00025; Introduced -HJ 00026
    5/14/2003 House • Referred to Calendar -HJ 00090
    5/15/2003 House • Placed on Special Order Calendar; Read second time -HJ 00043; Amendment(s) adopted -HJ 00044; Amendment(s) failed -HJ 00049; Ordered engrossed -HJ 00050
    5/27/2003 House • Read third time -HJ 00176; Amendment(s) adopted -HJ 00177; Amendment(s) failed -HJ 00179; Passed as amended; YEAS 82 NAYS 35 -HJ 00179
    5/27/2003 Senate • In Messages; Died in Messages, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to SB 50-A (Ch. 2003-412)

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  • HB 25-A, Engrossed 2 (Current Bill Version) Posted 5/28/2003 at 8:06 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (2)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location
    S 50A (e2) Clary Identical Last Action: 7/15/2003 Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2003-412
    Location:
    H 9A Workers' Compensation Goodlette Similar Last Action: 5/9/2003 H Prefiled; Withdrawn prior to introduction,Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to SB 50-A (Ch. 2003-412) -HJ 00011
    Location:

    Citations - Statutes (43)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    112.19 Law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers; death benefits.
    112.191 Firefighters; death benefits.
    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.
    440.093
    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.
    440.105 Prohibited activities; reports; penalties; limitations.
    440.1051 Fraud reports; civil immunity; criminal penalties.
    440.107 Department powers to enforce employer compliance with coverage requirements.
    440.11 Exclusiveness of liability.
    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.
    440.151 Occupational diseases.
    440.16 Compensation for death.
    440.185 Notice of injury or death; reports; penalties for violations.
    440.192 Procedure for resolving benefit disputes.
    440.1925 Procedure for resolving maximum medical improvement or permanent impairment disputes.
    440.1926
    440.20 Time for payment of compensation; penalties for late payment.
    440.25 Procedures for mediation and hearings.
    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.
    440.42 Insurance policies; liability.
    440.49 Limitation of liability for subsequent injury through Special Disability Trust Fund.
    440.491 Reemployment of injured workers; rehabilitation.
    440.525 Examination of carriers.
    443.1715 Disclosure of information; confidentiality.
    625.989
    626.9891 Insurer anti-fraud investigative units.
    627.162 Requirements for premium installments; delinquency, collection, and check return charges; attorney's fees.
    627.285
    627.311 Joint underwriters and joint reinsurers.
    921.0022 Criminal Punishment Code; offense severity ranking chart.
    946.523 Prison industry enhancement
    985.315 Educational

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  • HB 25-A, Engrossed 1 Posted 5/15/2003 at 9:35 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Floor Amendments (23)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    716467 - Amendment
    		Ritter 5/16/2003
    1:37 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    082201 - Amendment
    		Gelber 5/16/2003
    1:38 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    838547 - Amendment
    		Joyner 5/16/2003
    1:38 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    413403 - Amendment
    		Wishner 5/16/2003
    5:09 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    247037 - Amendment
    		Ambler 5/26/2003
    12:14 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    863831 - Amendment
    		Galvano 5/26/2003
    12:14 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    212375 - Amendment
    		Ambler 5/26/2003
    12:17 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    878039 - Amendment
    		Seiler 5/27/2003
    11:47 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    048639 - Amendment
    		Goodlette 5/27/2003
    2:07 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    698829 - Amendment
    		Goodlette 5/27/2003
    2:14 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    463483 - Amendment
    		Goodlette 5/27/2003
    2:21 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    589407 - Amendment
    		Goodlette 5/27/2003
    2:27 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    536823 - Amendment
    		Goodlette 5/27/2003
    2:29 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    241181 - Amendment
    		Goodlette 5/27/2003
    2:34 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    225047 - Amendment
    		Goodlette 5/27/2003
    2:40 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    715129 - Amendment
    		Goodlette 5/27/2003
    3:13 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    453355 - Amendment
    		Johnson 5/27/2003
    3:52 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    143621 - Amendment
    		Ross 5/27/2003
    4:13 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    256237 - Amendment
    		Ritter 5/27/2003
    4:18 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    683883 - Amendment
    		Adams 5/27/2003
    4:19 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    635801 - Amendment
    		Adams 5/27/2003
    4:34 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    205429 - Amendment
    		Adams 5/27/2003
    5:00 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    233747 - Amendment
    		Goodlette 5/27/2003
    6:48 PM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Votes (1)

    Date Chamber Result
    5/27/2003 5:17 PM House 82 Yeas - 35 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (42)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    112.19 Law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers; death benefits.
    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.
    440.093
    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.
    440.105 Prohibited activities; reports; penalties; limitations.
    440.1051 Fraud reports; civil immunity; criminal penalties.
    440.107 Department powers to enforce employer compliance with coverage requirements.
    440.11 Exclusiveness of liability.
    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.
    440.151 Occupational diseases.
    440.16 Compensation for death.
    440.185 Notice of injury or death; reports; penalties for violations.
    440.192 Procedure for resolving benefit disputes.
    440.1925 Procedure for resolving maximum medical improvement or permanent impairment disputes.
    440.1926
    440.20 Time for payment of compensation; penalties for late payment.
    440.25 Procedures for mediation and hearings.
    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.
    440.42 Insurance policies; liability.
    440.49 Limitation of liability for subsequent injury through Special Disability Trust Fund.
    440.491 Reemployment of injured workers; rehabilitation.
    440.525 Examination of carriers.
    443.1715 Disclosure of information; confidentiality.
    625.989
    626.9891 Insurer anti-fraud investigative units.
    627.162 Requirements for premium installments; delinquency, collection, and check return charges; attorney's fees.
    627.285
    627.311 Joint underwriters and joint reinsurers.
    921.0022 Criminal Punishment Code; offense severity ranking chart.
    946.523 Prison industry enhancement
    985.315 Educational

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  • HB 25-A, Original Filed Version Posted 5/9/2003 at 5:52 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Insurance (Post-Meeting) (pdf)

    Floor Amendments (32)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    290105 - Amendment
    		Joyner 5/14/2003
    6:35 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    360567 - Amendment
    		Galvano 5/14/2003
    7:16 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    663643 - Amendment
    		Gelber 5/15/2003
    9:39 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    645565 - Amendment
    		Gelber 5/15/2003
    9:40 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    851479 - Amendment
    		Gelber 5/15/2003
    9:41 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    751333 - Amendment
    		Gelber 5/15/2003
    9:41 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    301059 - Amendment
    		Gelber 5/15/2003
    10:00 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    374091 - Amendment
    		Gelber 5/15/2003
    10:00 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    536705 - Amendment
    		Gelber 5/15/2003
    10:01 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    676595 - Amendment
    		Gelber 5/15/2003
    10:01 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    408923 - Amendment
    		Gelber 5/15/2003
    10:02 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 202841 - Substitute Amendment (408923)
    		Gelber 5/15/2003
    12:58 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    953847 - Amendment
    		Ambler 5/15/2003
    10:05 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 516405 - Substitute Amendment (953847)
    		Ambler 5/15/2003
    12:40 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 186145 - Substitute Amendment (953847)
    		Stargel 5/15/2003
    12:57 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    620537 - Amendment
    		Seiler 5/15/2003
    10:32 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    207153 - Amendment
    		Seiler 5/15/2003
    10:48 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    837619 - Amendment
    		Seiler 5/15/2003
    10:48 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    978787 - Amendment
    		Seiler 5/15/2003
    10:48 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    510611 - Amendment
    		Clarke 5/15/2003
    11:12 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    476427 - Amendment
    		Brown 5/15/2003
    11:19 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    453583 - Amendment
    		Ross 5/15/2003
    11:19 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    546323 - Amendment
    		Brown 5/15/2003
    11:20 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    968377 - Amendment
    		Ross 5/15/2003
    11:20 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    283289 - Amendment
    		Ross 5/15/2003
    11:27 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    422353 - Amendment
    		Berfield 5/15/2003
    11:28 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    710993 - Amendment
    		Clarke 5/15/2003
    11:28 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 718697 - Substitute Amendment (710993)
    		Clarke 5/15/2003
    12:21 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    620711 - Amendment
    		Berfield 5/15/2003
    11:29 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    665709 - Amendment
    		Brown 5/15/2003
    11:29 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    198961 - Amendment
    		Hasner 5/15/2003
    11:46 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    768929 - Amendment
    		Wishner 5/15/2003
    11:47 AM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (38)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    112.19 Law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers; death benefits.
    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.
    440.093
    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.
    440.105 Prohibited activities; reports; penalties; limitations.
    440.1051 Fraud reports; civil immunity; criminal penalties.
    440.107 Department powers to enforce employer compliance with coverage requirements.
    440.11 Exclusiveness of liability.
    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.
    440.151 Occupational diseases.
    440.16 Compensation for death.
    440.185 Notice of injury or death; reports; penalties for violations.
    440.192 Procedure for resolving benefit disputes.
    440.1925 Procedure for resolving maximum medical improvement or permanent impairment disputes.
    440.1926
    440.20 Time for payment of compensation; penalties for late payment.
    440.25 Procedures for mediation and hearings.
    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.
    440.42 Insurance policies; liability.
    440.49 Limitation of liability for subsequent injury through Special Disability Trust Fund.
    440.491 Reemployment of injured workers; rehabilitation.
    440.525 Examination of carriers.
    627.162 Requirements for premium installments; delinquency, collection, and check return charges; attorney's fees.
    627.311 Joint underwriters and joint reinsurers.
    921.0022 Criminal Punishment Code; offense severity ranking chart.
    946.523 Prison industry enhancement
    985.315 Educational

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