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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.

Effective Date: 10/01/2003 except as otherwise provided
 Last Action: 7/15/2003 - Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2003-412
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    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
    7/15/2003 • Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2003-412

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  • SB 50-A, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 5/29/2003 at 3:59 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (2)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location
    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)
    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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  • SB 50-A, Engrossed 2 Posted 5/29/2003 at 3:46 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    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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  • SB 50-A, Engrossed 1 Posted 5/21/2003 at 4:41 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Floor Amendments (2)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    977391 - Amendment
    		Ritter 5/27/2003
    6:52 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    286063 - Amendment
    		Goodlette 5/28/2003
    6:29 PM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Votes (3)

    Date Chamber Result
    5/27/2003 5:46 PM Senate 26 Yeas - 13 Nays
    5/27/2003 7:01 PM House 81 Yeas - 34 Nays
    5/27/2003 9:12 PM Senate 25 Yeas - 14 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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  • SB 50-A, Original Filed Version Posted 5/16/2003 at 3:21 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Banking and Insurance (Post-Meeting) 5/19/2003 (pdf)

    Floor Amendments (17)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    145768 - Amendment
    		Wasserman Schultz 5/20/2003
    3:54 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    093150 - Amendment
    		Wasserman Schultz 5/20/2003
    3:54 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    435000 - Amendment
    		Wasserman Schultz 5/20/2003
    3:54 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    385820 - Amendment
    		Wasserman Schultz 5/20/2003
    3:54 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    713820 - Amendment
    		Wasserman Schultz 5/20/2003
    3:54 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    220450 - Amendment
    		Wasserman Schultz 5/20/2003
    3:54 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    042158 - Amendment
    		Wasserman Schultz 5/20/2003
    3:54 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    980582 - Amendment
    		Campbell 5/20/2003
    5:02 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    371438 - Amendment
    		Campbell 5/20/2003
    5:02 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    473102 - Amendment
    		Campbell 5/20/2003
    5:03 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    335508 - Amendment
    		Campbell 5/20/2003
    5:03 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    985440 - Amendment
    		Campbell 5/20/2003
    5:03 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    635010 - Amendment
    		Campbell 5/20/2003
    5:03 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    484168 - Amendment
    		Bennett 5/21/2003
    10:21 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    681354 - Amendment
    		Wasserman Schultz 5/21/2003
    10:42 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    864218 - Amendment
    		Wasserman Schultz 5/21/2003
    2:39 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    574156 - Amendment
    		Wasserman Schultz 5/21/2003
    2:39 PM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Committee Votes (1)

    Date Committee Result
    5/20/2003 1:30 PM Banking and Insurance 8 Yeas - 4 Nays

    Floor Votes (5)

    Date Chamber Result
    5/21/2003 2:21 PM Senate - Amendment 713820 18 Yeas - 20 Nays
    5/21/2003 2:28 PM Senate - Amendment 435000 15 Yeas - 20 Nays
    5/21/2003 2:58 PM Senate - Amendment 093150 13 Yeas - 23 Nays
    5/21/2003 3:22 PM Senate - Amendment 985440 13 Yeas - 25 Nays
    5/21/2003 3:36 PM Senate - Amendment 574156 13 Yeas - 23 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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