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CS/CS/SB 2038: Insurance

GENERAL BILL by Commerce, Economic Opportunities, and Consumer Services ; Banking and Insurance ; Fasano

Insurance; requires Consumer Services Div. of Financial Services Dept. to designate employee as primary contact for consumers on issues involving sinkholes; authorizes dept. to issue order of conditional release from stop-work order if employer complies with coverage requirements & penalty payment agreement; provides that local government self-insurance fund comply with specified provisions, etc. Amends FS.

Effective Date: 07/01/2004 except as otherwise provided
Last Action: 6/24/2004 - Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2004-370; See also CS/SB 2588 (Ch. 2004-374), CS/CS/SB 2994 (Ch. 2004-390)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    2/10/2004 Senate • Prefiled
    2/17/2004 Senate • Referred to Banking and Insurance; Commerce, Economic Opportunities, and Consumer Services
    3/2/2004 Senate • Introduced, referred to Banking and Insurance; Commerce, Economic Opportunities, and Consumer Services -SJ 00118
    3/26/2004 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Banking and Insurance, 03/31/04, 2:00 pm, 110-S -SJ 00437
    3/31/2004 Senate • CS by Banking and Insurance; YEAS 9 NAYS 0 -SJ 00550; CS read first time on 04/02/04 -SJ 00554
    4/2/2004 Senate • Now in Commerce, Economic Opportunities, and Consumer Services -SJ 00550
    4/7/2004 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Commerce, Economic Opportunities, and Consumer Services, 04/12/04, 2:45 pm, 412-K
    4/12/2004 Senate • CS/CS by- Commerce, Economic Opportunities, and Consumer Services; YEAS 13 NAYS 0 -SJ 00583; CS read first time on 04/14/04 -SJ 00591
    4/14/2004 Senate • Placed on Calendar, on second reading -SJ 00583
    4/15/2004 Senate • Placed on Special Order Calendar -SJ 00645; Read second time -SJ 00639; Amendment(s) adopted -SJ 00639; Ordered engrossed -SJ 00639
    4/16/2004 Senate • Read third time -SJ 00660; Amendment(s) adopted -SJ 00661; CS passed as amended; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 00661
    4/21/2004 House • In Messages
    4/28/2004 House • Received, placed on Calendar -HJ 00855; Substituted for HB 557 -HJ 00976; Read second time -HJ 00976; Amendment(s) adopted -HJ 00976; Amendment pending --Temporarily postponed -HJ 00983
    4/29/2004 House • Pending amendment withdrawn -HJ 01124
    4/30/2004 House • Read third time -HJ 01343; Amendment(s) reconsidered, withdrawn -HJ 01343; CS passed; YEAS 116 NAYS 0 -HJ 01343
    4/30/2004 Senate • Ordered enrolled -SJ 01740
    6/16/2004 • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
    6/24/2004 • Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2004-370; See also CS/SB 2588 (Ch. 2004-374), CS/CS/SB 2994 (Ch. 2004-390)

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  • CS/CS/SB 2038, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 5/1/2004 at 9:51 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (12)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location
    H 557 Rivera Similar Last Action: 4/28/2004 H Withdrawn from Appropriations -HJ 00879; Placed on Calendar -HJ 00879; Placed on Special Order Calendar -HJ 00863; Substituted CS/CS/SB 2038; Laid on Table, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 2038 (Ch. 2004-370), CS/SB 2588 (Ch. 2004-374), CS/CS/SB 2994 (Ch. 2004-390) -HJ 00976
    Location:
    H 1265 Insurance Regulation Llorente Compare Last Action: 4/30/2004 H Died in Committee on Insurance Regulation (IN), Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 2038 (Ch. 2004-370), CS/CS/SB 2994 (Ch. 2004-390)
    Location:
    H 1297 Ritter Compare Last Action: 4/28/2004 H Placed on Special Order Calendar; Substituted CS/SB 2196 (Died on House Calendar) -HJ 00930; Laid on Table, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 2038 (Ch. 2004-370), CS/CS/SB 2994 (Ch. 2004-390) -HJ 00930
    Location:
    H 1687 Bogdanoff Compare Last Action: 4/30/2004 H Died in Committee on Judiciary, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 2038 (Ch. 2004-370), CS/SB 2588 (Ch. 2004-374), CS/CS/SB 2994 (Ch. 2004-390)
    Location:
    S 2196 (c1) Insurance Payments/Escrow Accounts Geller Compare Last Action: 4/30/2004 H Died on Calendar, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 2038 (Ch. 2004-370), CS/CS/SB 2994 (Ch. 2004-390)
    Location:
    S 2270 (e2) Workers' Compensation Banking and Insurance Compare Last Action: 4/30/2004 S In returning messages; Reconsidered -SJ 01446; Substituted HB 1251 -SJ 01447; Laid on Table, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 1251 (Ch. 2004-266), HB 1307 (Ch. 2004-64), CS/CS/SB 2038 (Ch. 2004-370), CS/SB 2588 (Ch. 2004-374), CS/CS/SB 2994 (Ch. 2004-390)
    Location:
    S 2454 (c1) Auto Insurance Jt. Underwriting Plan Margolis Compare Last Action: 4/30/2004 S Died in Committee on Judiciary, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 2038 (Ch. 2004-370), CS/CS/SB 2994 (Ch. 2004-390)
    Location:
    S 2588 (e2) Diaz de la Portilla Compare Last Action: 6/24/2004 Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2004-374; See also HB 639 (Ch. 2004-89), CS/CS/SB 2038 (Ch. 2004-370), CS/CS/SB 2994 (Ch. 2004-390)
    Location:
    S 2800 (c2) Insurance Agents & Agencies Argenziano Compare Last Action: 4/30/2004 S Died on Calendar, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 2038 (Ch. 2004-370), CS/SB 2588 (Ch. 2004-374), CS/CS/SB 2994 (Ch. 2004-390)
    Location:
    S 2972 Insurance Alexander Compare Last Action: 4/30/2004 S Died in Committee on Banking and Insurance, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 2038 (Ch. 2004-370), CS/CS/SB 2994 (Ch. 2004-390)
    Location:
    S 2994 (e2) Posey Compare Last Action: 7/1/2004 Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2004-390; See also CS/CS/SB 2038 (Ch. 2004-370), CS/SB 2588 (Ch. 2004-374), CS/SB 2960 (Ch. 2004-340)
    Location:
    S 3024 (c1) Insurers Smith Compare Last Action: 4/30/2004 S Died in Committee on Judiciary, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/SB 1062 (Ch. 2004-298), CS/CS/SB 2038 (Ch. 2004-370), CS/SB 2588 (Ch. 2004-374), CS/CS/SB 2994 (Ch. 2004-390)
    Location:

    Citations - Statutes (19)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    20.121 Department of Financial Services.
    440.107 Department powers to enforce employer compliance with coverage requirements.
    501.137 Mortgage lenders; tax and insurance payments from escrow accounts; duties.
    624.4622 Local government self-insurance funds.
    624.610 Reinsurance.
    625.081 Reserve for health insurance.
    625.121 Standard Valuation Law; life insurance.
    625.131 Credit life and disability policies, special reserve bases.
    626.321 Limited licenses.
    626.9743
    626.9744
    627.311 Joint underwriters and joint reinsurers; public records and public meetings exemptions.
    627.4091 Specific reasons for denial, cancellation, or nonrenewal.
    627.4133 Notice of cancellation, nonrenewal, or renewal premium.
    627.476 Standard Nonforfeiture Law for Life Insurance.
    627.7077
    627.838 Filing and approval of forms; service charges.
    627.848 Cancellation of insurance contract upon default.
    627.849 Fees.

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  • CS/CS/SB 2038, Engrossed 2 Posted 4/16/2004 at 2:42 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Floor Amendments (19)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    123833 - Amendment
    Rivera 4/23/2004
    2:37 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    043301 - Amendment
    Rivera 4/26/2004
    3:07 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    602777 - Amendment
    Rivera 4/27/2004
    2:21 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    073283 - Amendment
    Rivera 4/27/2004
    3:45 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    637361 - Amendment
    Berfield 4/27/2004
    6:13 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 904953 - Amendment to Amendment (637361)
    Berfield 4/28/2004
    8:12 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 440245 - Amendment to Amendment (637361)
    Farkas 4/28/2004
    9:40 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    641861 - Amendment
    Rivera 4/27/2004
    7:16 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 716629 - Amendment to Amendment (641861)
    Rivera 4/28/2004
    11:17 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    710889 - Amendment
    Berfield 4/28/2004
    2:37 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    879557 - Amendment
    Clarke 4/28/2004
    3:31 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 459673 - Amendment to Amendment (879557)
    Clarke 4/28/2004
    6:43 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    626023 - Amendment
    Troutman 4/28/2004
    3:35 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    651427 - Amendment
    Berfield 4/28/2004
    3:46 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    576879 - Amendment
    Benson 4/28/2004
    9:09 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    403727 - Amendment
    Rivera 4/28/2004
    9:48 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    981851 - Amendment
    Rivera 4/28/2004
    10:58 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    234987 - Amendment
    Rivera 4/28/2004
    11:10 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    134509 - Amendment
    Ritter 4/28/2004
    11:52 PM
    Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Votes (1)

    Date Chamber Result
    4/30/2004 10:04 PM House 116 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (19)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    20.121 Department of Financial Services.
    440.107 Department powers to enforce employer compliance with coverage requirements.
    501.137 Mortgage lenders; tax and insurance payments from escrow accounts; duties.
    624.4622 Local government self-insurance funds.
    624.610 Reinsurance.
    625.081 Reserve for health insurance.
    625.121 Standard Valuation Law; life insurance.
    625.131 Credit life and disability policies, special reserve bases.
    626.321 Limited licenses.
    626.9743
    626.9744
    627.311 Joint underwriters and joint reinsurers; public records and public meetings exemptions.
    627.4091 Specific reasons for denial, cancellation, or nonrenewal.
    627.4133 Notice of cancellation, nonrenewal, or renewal premium.
    627.476 Standard Nonforfeiture Law for Life Insurance.
    627.7077
    627.838 Filing and approval of forms; service charges.
    627.848 Cancellation of insurance contract upon default.
    627.849 Fees.

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  • CS/CS/SB 2038, Engrossed 1 Posted 4/15/2004 at 7:01 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Floor Amendments (3)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    321086 - Amendment
    Fasano 4/16/2004
    7:31 AM
    Web Page
    PDF
    283730 - Amendment
    Posey 4/16/2004
    11:19 AM
    Web Page
    PDF
    640110 - Amendment
    Fasano 4/16/2004
    11:28 AM
    Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Votes (1)

    Date Chamber Result
    4/16/2004 1:45 PM Senate 38 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (18)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    20.121 Department of Financial Services.
    501.137 Mortgage lenders; tax and insurance payments from escrow accounts; duties.
    624.4622 Local government self-insurance funds.
    624.610 Reinsurance.
    625.081 Reserve for health insurance.
    625.121 Standard Valuation Law; life insurance.
    625.131 Credit life and disability policies, special reserve bases.
    626.321 Limited licenses.
    626.9743
    626.9744
    627.311 Joint underwriters and joint reinsurers; public records and public meetings exemptions.
    627.4091 Specific reasons for denial, cancellation, or nonrenewal.
    627.4133 Notice of cancellation, nonrenewal, or renewal premium.
    627.476 Standard Nonforfeiture Law for Life Insurance.
    627.7077
    627.838 Filing and approval of forms; service charges.
    627.848 Cancellation of insurance contract upon default.
    627.849 Fees.

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  • CS/CS/SB 2038, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 4/14/2004 at 11:37 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Commerce, Economic Opportunities, and Consumer Services (Post-Meeting) 4/14/2004 (pdf)

    Floor Amendments (3)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    581868 - Amendment
    Fasano 4/14/2004
    1:06 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    253940 - Amendment
    Fasano 4/14/2004
    6:16 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    454736 - Amendment
    Fasano 4/15/2004
    1:16 PM
    Web Page
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (18)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    20.121 Department of Financial Services.
    501.137 Mortgage lenders; tax and insurance payments from escrow accounts; duties.
    624.4622 Local government self-insurance funds.
    624.610 Reinsurance.
    625.081 Reserve for health insurance.
    625.121 Standard Valuation Law; life insurance.
    625.131 Credit life and disability policies, special reserve bases.
    626.321 Limited licenses.
    626.9743
    626.9744
    627.311 Joint underwriters and joint reinsurers; public records and public meetings exemptions.
    627.4091 Specific reasons for denial, cancellation, or nonrenewal.
    627.4133 Notice of cancellation, nonrenewal, or renewal premium.
    627.476 Standard Nonforfeiture Law for Life Insurance.
    627.7077
    627.838 Filing and approval of forms; service charges.
    627.848 Cancellation of insurance contract upon default.
    627.849 Fees.

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  • CS/SB 2038, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 4/2/2004 at 3:26 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Banking and Insurance (Post-Meeting) 4/1/2004 (pdf)

    Committee Votes (2)

    Date Committee Result
    3/31/2004 1:30 PM Banking and Insurance 9 Yeas - 0 Nays
    4/12/2004 2:45 PM Commerce, Economic Opportunities, and Consumer Services 13 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (16)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    20.121 Department of Financial Services.
    501.137 Mortgage lenders; tax and insurance payments from escrow accounts; duties.
    624.4622 Local government self-insurance funds.
    625.081 Reserve for health insurance.
    625.121 Standard Valuation Law; life insurance.
    625.131 Credit life and disability policies, special reserve bases.
    626.321 Limited licenses.
    626.9743
    626.9744
    627.4091 Specific reasons for denial, cancellation, or nonrenewal.
    627.4133 Notice of cancellation, nonrenewal, or renewal premium.
    627.476 Standard Nonforfeiture Law for Life Insurance.
    627.7077
    627.838 Filing and approval of forms; service charges.
    627.848 Cancellation of insurance contract upon default.
    627.849 Fees.

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  • SB 2038, Original Filed Version Posted 2/10/2004 at 3:37 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Citations - Statutes (4)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    20.121 Department of Financial Services.
    626.9743
    626.9744
    627.4133 Notice of cancellation, nonrenewal, or renewal premium.

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