SB 50-A: Workers' Compensation
GENERAL BILL by Clary ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Alexander ; Atwater
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.
Last Action: 7/15/2003 - Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2003-412
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
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| 5/16/2003 | Senate |
• Filed; Introduced, referred to Banking and Insurance -SJ 00014; On Committee agenda-- Banking and Insurance, 05/20/03, 10:30 am, 110-S |
| 5/20/2003 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Banking and Insurance, 05/20/03, 1:30 pm, 110-S; Favorable by- Banking and Insurance; YEAS 8 NAYS 4 -SJ 00079 |
| 5/21/2003 | Senate |
• Placed on Calendar, on second reading -SJ 00079; Placed on Special Order Calendar -SJ 00079; Read second time -SJ 00037; Amendment(s) failed -SJ 00039; Amendment(s) adopted -SJ 00058; Ordered engrossed -SJ 00060 |
| 5/27/2003 | Senate |
• Read third time -SJ 00324; Passed as amended; YEAS 26 NAYS 13 -SJ 00324 |
| 5/27/2003 | House |
• In Messages; Received -HJ 00185; Read second time -HJ 00186; Amendment(s) adopted -HJ 00186; Read third time -HJ 00221; Passed as amended; YEAS 81 NAYS 34 -HJ 00221 |
| 5/27/2003 | Senate |
• In returning messages; Was taken up -SJ 00328; Concurred -SJ 00367; CS passed as amended; YEAS 25 NAYS 14 -SJ 00367; Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -SJ 00367 |
| 7/3/2003 |
• Signed by Officers and presented to Governor |
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| 7/15/2003 |
• Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2003-412 |
Related Bills
| Bill Number | Subject | Filed By | Relationship | Last Action and Location |
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| H 25A (e2) | Workers' Compensation | Goodlette | Identical | Last Action: 5/27/2003 S In Messages; Died in Messages, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to SB 50-A (Ch. 2003-412) |
| H 9A | Workers' Compensation | Goodlette | Similar | Last Action: 5/9/2003 H Prefiled; Withdrawn prior to introduction,Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to SB 50-A (Ch. 2003-412) -HJ 00011 |
Bill Text
| Version | Posted | Format |
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| S 50A Filed | 5/16/2003 3:21 PM | Web Page | PDF |
| S 50A e1 | 5/21/2003 4:41 PM | Web Page | PDF |
| S 50A e2 | 5/29/2003 3:46 PM | Web Page | PDF |
| S 50A er | 5/29/2003 3:59 PM | Web Page | PDF |
Committee Amendments
Floor Amendments
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145768 - Amendment |
Wasserman Schultz |
5/20/2003 3:54 PM |
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093150 - Amendment |
Wasserman Schultz |
5/20/2003 3:54 PM |
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435000 - Amendment |
Wasserman Schultz |
5/20/2003 3:54 PM |
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385820 - Amendment |
Wasserman Schultz |
5/20/2003 3:54 PM |
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713820 - Amendment |
Wasserman Schultz |
5/20/2003 3:54 PM |
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220450 - Amendment |
Wasserman Schultz |
5/20/2003 3:54 PM |
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042158 - Amendment |
Wasserman Schultz |
5/20/2003 3:54 PM |
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980582 - Amendment |
Campbell |
5/20/2003 5:02 PM |
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371438 - Amendment |
Campbell |
5/20/2003 5:02 PM |
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473102 - Amendment |
Campbell |
5/20/2003 5:03 PM |
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335508 - Amendment |
Campbell |
5/20/2003 5:03 PM |
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985440 - Amendment |
Campbell |
5/20/2003 5:03 PM |
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635010 - Amendment |
Campbell |
5/20/2003 5:03 PM |
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484168 - Amendment |
Bennett |
5/21/2003 10:21 AM |
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681354 - Amendment |
Wasserman Schultz |
5/21/2003 10:42 AM |
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864218 - Amendment |
Wasserman Schultz |
5/21/2003 2:39 PM |
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574156 - Amendment |
Wasserman Schultz |
5/21/2003 2:39 PM |
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| Amendments | Sponsor | Filed | Last Floor Action | Format |
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977391 - Amendment |
Ritter |
5/27/2003 6:52 PM |
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286063 - Amendment |
Goodlette |
5/28/2003 6:29 PM |
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Bill Analyses
| Type | Analysis | Author | Posted | Format |
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| Bill Analysis | S 50A | Banking and Insurance (Post-Meeting) | 5/19/2003 12:00 AM |
Vote History - Committee
| Version | Committee | Date | Result |
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| S 50A Filed | Banking and Insurance | 5/20/2003 1:30 PM | 8 Yeas - 4 Nays |
Vote History - Floor
| Vote | Date | Chamber | Result |
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S 50A Filed
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5/21/2003 2:21 PM | Senate | 18 Yeas - 20 Nays |
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S 50A Filed
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5/21/2003 2:28 PM | Senate | 15 Yeas - 20 Nays |
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S 50A Filed
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5/21/2003 2:58 PM | Senate | 13 Yeas - 23 Nays |
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S 50A Filed
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5/21/2003 3:22 PM | Senate | 13 Yeas - 25 Nays |
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S 50A Filed
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5/21/2003 3:36 PM | Senate | 13 Yeas - 23 Nays |
| S 50A e1 | 5/27/2003 5:46 PM | Senate | 26 Yeas - 13 Nays |
| S 50A e1 | 5/27/2003 7:01 PM | House | 81 Yeas - 34 Nays |
| S 50A e1 | 5/27/2003 9:12 PM | Senate | 25 Yeas - 14 Nays |
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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