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CS/CS/SB 2984: Condo & Community Associations

GENERAL BILL by Comprehensive Planning ; Regulated Industries ; Atwater

Condo & Community Associations; provides for applicability of amendments restricting certain rights of unit owners; provides immunity from civil liability for community associations that provide automated defibrillator devices under certain circumstances; prohibits insurers from requiring associations to purchase medical malpractice coverage as condition of issuing other coverage; provides legislative intent re revival of governance of community, etc. Amends FS.

Effective Date: 06/23/2004 except ss. 1-16 take effect 10/01/2004
Last Action: 6/23/2004 - Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2004-353; See also CS/CS/CS/SB 1184 (Ch. 2004-345)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    3/2/2004 Senate • Filed
    3/18/2004 Senate • Introduced, referred to Regulated Industries; Comprehensive Planning; Criminal Justice; Judiciary -SJ 00355
    3/26/2004 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Regulated Industries, 03/31/04, 4:15 pm, 110-S --Temporarily postponed -SJ 00437
    4/7/2004 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Regulated Industries, 04/12/04, 12:30 pm, 110-S
    4/12/2004 Senate • CS by Regulated Industries; YEAS 11 NAYS 0 -SJ 00583; CS read first time on 04/14/04 -SJ 00596; Now in Comprehensive Planning -SJ 00583
    4/13/2004 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Comprehensive Planning, 04/16/04, 9:15 am, 412-K
    4/16/2004 Senate • CS/CS by Comprehensive Planning; YEAS 7 NAYS 0 -SJ 00698; CS read first time on 04/21/04 -SJ 00716
    4/20/2004 Senate • Now in Criminal Justice -SJ 00698
    4/22/2004 Senate • Withdrawn from Criminal Justice -SJ 00746; Now in Judiciary
    4/23/2004 Senate • Withdrawn from Judiciary -SJ 00779; Placed on Calendar, on second reading
    4/26/2004 Senate • Placed on Special Order Calendar -SJ 01028; Read second time -SJ 01011; Amendment(s) adopted -SJ 01011; Amendment(s) failed -SJ 01011; Ordered engrossed -SJ 01019
    4/27/2004 Senate • Read third time -SJ 01068; Amendment(s) adopted -SJ 01069; CS passed as amended; YEAS 24 NAYS 12 -SJ 01069
    4/27/2004 House • In Messages
    4/29/2004 House • Received, placed on Calendar -HJ 01093
    4/30/2004 House • Substituted for HB 1987 -HJ 01161; Read second and third times -HJ 01162; CS passed; YEAS 102 NAYS 13 -HJ 01162
    4/30/2004 Senate • Ordered enrolled -SJ 01740
    6/16/2004 • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
    6/23/2004 • Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2004-353; See also CS/CS/CS/SB 1184 (Ch. 2004-345)

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  • CS/CS/SB 2984, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 4/30/2004 at 12:42 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (15)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location
    S 1184 (e2) Campbell Similar Last Action: 6/23/2004 Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2004-345; See also CS/CS/SB 2984 (Ch. 2004-353)
    Location:
    H 411 Sullivan Compare Last Action: 4/29/2004 H Placed on Special Order Calendar -HJ 01106; Substituted CS/CS/CS/SB 1184; Laid on Table, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/CS/SB 1184 (Ch. 2004-345), CS/CS/SB 2984 (Ch. 2004-353) -HJ 01106
    Location:
    H 533 Littlefield Compare Last Action: 4/30/2004 H Died on Calendar, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/CS/SB 1184 (Ch. 2004-345), CS/CS/SB 2984 (Ch. 2004-353)
    Location:
    H 589 Domino Compare Last Action: 4/30/2004 H Died in Committee on Judiciary, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/CS/SB 1184 (Ch. 2004-345), CS/CS/SB 2984 (Ch. 2004-353)
    Location:
    H 611 (e1) Conveyances of Land Stargel Compare Last Action: 4/30/2004 S Died in Committee on Regulated Industries, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/CS/SB 1184 (Ch. 2004-345), CS/CS/SB 2984 (Ch. 2004-353)
    Location:
    H 747 Culp Compare Last Action: 4/23/2004 H Placed on Special Order Calendar; Substituted SB 1938 (Died on House Calendar); Laid on Table, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/CS/SB 1184 (Ch. 2004-345), CS/CS/SB 2984 (Ch. 2004-353) -HJ 00715
    Location:
    H 1223 Robaina Compare Last Action: 4/30/2004 H Died on Calendar, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/CS/SB 1184 (Ch. 2004-345), CS/CS/SB 2984 (Ch. 2004-353)
    Location:
    H 1663 Condominiums/Disclosure Document Brandenburg Compare Last Action: 4/30/2004 H Died on Calendar, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 2984 (Ch. 2004-353)
    Location:
    H 1987 Homeowners' Associations Judiciary Compare Last Action: 4/30/2004 H Substituted CS/CS/SB 2984; Laid on Table, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/CS/SB 1184 (Ch. 2004-345), CS/CS/SB 2984 (Ch. 2004-353) -HJ 01161
    Location:
    S 1392 (e1) Community Development Districts Comprehensive Planning Compare Last Action: 4/30/2004 H Died in Messages, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/CS/SB 1184 (Ch. 2004-345), CS/CS/SB 2984 (Ch. 2004-353)
    Location:
    S 1402 (c1) Conveyances of Land Fasano Compare Last Action: 4/30/2004 S Died in Committee on Judiciary, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/CS/SB 1184 (Ch. 2004-345), CS/CS/SB 2984 (Ch. 2004-353)
    Location:
    S 1938 (e2) Fire Sprinklers/Condos/Cooperatives Geller Compare Last Action: 4/30/2004 H Died on Calendar, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/CS/SB 1184 (Ch. 2004-345), CS/CS/SB 2984 (Ch. 2004-353)
    Location:
    S 1990 Condominiums Aronberg Compare Last Action: 4/30/2004 S Died in Committee on Judiciary, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/CS/SB 1184 (Ch. 2004-345), CS/CS/SB 2984 (Ch. 2004-353)
    Location:
    S 2498 (c2) Condominium Associations Garcia Compare Last Action: 4/30/2004 S Died on Calendar, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/CS/SB 1184 (Ch. 2004-345), CS/CS/SB 2984 (Ch. 2004-353)
    Location:
    S 2548 (e2) Land Development Bennett Compare Last Action: 4/30/2004 H Died in Messages, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 293 (Ch. 2004-381), CS/CS/SB 2188 (Ch. 2004-372), CS/CS/SB 2984 (Ch. 2004-353)
    Location:

    Citations - Statutes (32)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    34.01 Jurisdiction of county court.
    190.006 Board of supervisors; members and meetings.
    190.012 Special powers; public improvements and community facilities.
    190.046 Termination, contraction, or expansion of district.
    316.00825 Closing and abandonment of roads; optional conveyance to homeowners' association; traffic control jurisdiction.
    498.025 Exemptions.
    558.002 Definitions.
    689.26 Prospective purchasers subject to association membership requirement; disclosure required; covenants; assessments; contract voidability.
    689.265 Financial report.
    718.103 Definitions.
    718.110 Amendment of declaration; correction of error or omission in declaration by circuit court.
    718.111 The association.
    718.112 Bylaws.
    718.503 Developer disclosure prior to sale; nondeveloper unit owner disclosure prior to sale; voidability.
    719.1055 Amendment of cooperative documents; alteration and acquisition of property.
    720.301 Definitions.
    720.302 Purposes, scope, and application.
    720.303 Association powers and duties; meetings of board; official records; budgets; financial reporting.
    720.304 Right of owners to peaceably assemble; display of flag.
    720.305 Obligations of members; remedies at law or in equity; levy of fines and suspension of use rights; failure to fill sufficient number of vacancies on board of directors to constitute a quorum; appointment of receiver upon petition of any member.
    720.3055
    720.306 Meetings of members; voting and election procedures; amendments.
    720.3086
    720.311 Dispute resolution.
    720.401
    720.402
    720.403
    720.404
    720.405
    720.406
    720.407
    768.1325 Cardiac Arrest Survival Act; immunity from civil liability.

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  • CS/CS/SB 2984, Engrossed 2 Posted 4/27/2004 at 5:38 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Floor Votes (1)

    Date Chamber Result
    4/30/2004 11:38 AM House 102 Yeas - 13 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (32)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    34.01 Jurisdiction of county court.
    190.006 Board of supervisors; members and meetings.
    190.012 Special powers; public improvements and community facilities.
    190.046 Termination, contraction, or expansion of district.
    316.00825 Closing and abandonment of roads; optional conveyance to homeowners' association; traffic control jurisdiction.
    498.025 Exemptions.
    558.002 Definitions.
    689.26 Prospective purchasers subject to association membership requirement; disclosure required; covenants; assessments; contract voidability.
    689.265 Financial report.
    718.103 Definitions.
    718.110 Amendment of declaration; correction of error or omission in declaration by circuit court.
    718.111 The association.
    718.112 Bylaws.
    718.503 Developer disclosure prior to sale; nondeveloper unit owner disclosure prior to sale; voidability.
    719.1055 Amendment of cooperative documents; alteration and acquisition of property.
    720.301 Definitions.
    720.302 Purposes, scope, and application.
    720.303 Association powers and duties; meetings of board; official records; budgets; financial reporting.
    720.304 Right of owners to peaceably assemble; display of flag.
    720.305 Obligations of members; remedies at law or in equity; levy of fines and suspension of use rights; failure to fill sufficient number of vacancies on board of directors to constitute a quorum; appointment of receiver upon petition of any member.
    720.3055
    720.306 Meetings of members; voting and election procedures; amendments.
    720.3086
    720.311 Dispute resolution.
    720.401
    720.402
    720.403
    720.404
    720.405
    720.406
    720.407
    768.1325 Cardiac Arrest Survival Act; immunity from civil liability.

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  • CS/CS/SB 2984, Engrossed 1 Posted 4/26/2004 at 11:09 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Floor Amendments (3)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    543684 - Amendment
    Atwater 4/27/2004
    9:39 AM
    Web Page
    PDF
    441246 - Amendment
    Atwater 4/27/2004
    9:40 AM
    Web Page
    PDF
    042118 - Amendment
    Atwater 4/27/2004
    2:54 PM
    Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Votes (1)

    Date Chamber Result
    4/27/2004 3:52 PM Senate 24 Yeas - 12 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (32)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    34.01 Jurisdiction of county court.
    190.006 Board of supervisors; members and meetings.
    190.012 Special powers; public improvements and community facilities.
    190.046 Termination, contraction, or expansion of district.
    316.00825 Closing and abandonment of roads; optional conveyance to homeowners' association; traffic control jurisdiction.
    498.025 Exemptions.
    558.002 Definitions.
    689.26 Prospective purchasers subject to association membership requirement; disclosure required; covenants; assessments; contract voidability.
    689.265 Financial report.
    718.103 Definitions.
    718.110 Amendment of declaration; correction of error or omission in declaration by circuit court.
    718.111 The association.
    718.112 Bylaws.
    718.503 Developer disclosure prior to sale; nondeveloper unit owner disclosure prior to sale; voidability.
    719.1055 Amendment of cooperative documents; alteration and acquisition of property.
    720.301 Definitions.
    720.302 Purposes, scope, and application.
    720.303 Association powers and duties; meetings of board; official records; budgets; financial reporting.
    720.304 Right of owners to peaceably assemble; display of flag.
    720.305 Obligations of members; remedies at law or in equity; levy of fines and suspension of use rights; failure to fill sufficient number of vacancies on board of directors to constitute a quorum; appointment of receiver upon petition of any member.
    720.3055
    720.306 Meetings of members; voting and election procedures; amendments.
    720.3086
    720.311 Dispute resolution.
    720.401
    720.402
    720.403
    720.404
    720.405
    720.406
    720.407
    768.1325 Cardiac Arrest Survival Act; immunity from civil liability.

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  • CS/CS/SB 2984, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 4/20/2004 at 4:11 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Comprehensive Planning (Post-Meeting) 4/17/2004 (pdf)

    Floor Amendments (11)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    382418 - Amendment
    Posey 4/24/2004
    2:25 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    212226 - Amendment
    Atwater 4/24/2004
    2:37 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    492818 - Amendment
    Atwater 4/24/2004
    3:38 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    675210 - Amendment
    Atwater 4/26/2004
    9:25 AM
    Web Page
    PDF
    313072 - Amendment
    Campbell 4/26/2004
    11:22 AM
    Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 280618 - Amendment to Amendment (313072)
    Campbell 4/26/2004
    2:06 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 371588 - Amendment to Amendment (313072)
    Campbell 4/26/2004
    3:32 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    541790 - Amendment
    Campbell 4/26/2004
    11:23 AM
    Web Page
    PDF
    444852 - Amendment
    Campbell 4/26/2004
    11:24 AM
    Web Page
    PDF
    753688 - Amendment
    Campbell 4/26/2004
    3:32 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    311690 - Amendment
    Geller 4/26/2004
    4:58 PM
    Web Page
    PDF

    Committee Votes (1)

    Date Committee Result
    4/16/2004 9:15 AM Comprehensive Planning 7 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (19)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    34.01 Jurisdiction of county court.
    316.00825 Closing and abandonment of roads; optional conveyance to homeowners' association; traffic control jurisdiction.
    498.025 Exemptions.
    558.002 Definitions.
    689.26 Prospective purchasers subject to association membership requirement; disclosure required; covenants; assessments; contract voidability.
    689.265 Financial report.
    718.103 Definitions.
    718.112 Bylaws.
    720.301 Definitions.
    720.302 Purposes, scope, and application.
    720.303 Association powers and duties; meetings of board; official records; budgets; financial reporting.
    720.304 Right of owners to peaceably assemble; display of flag.
    720.305 Obligations of members; remedies at law or in equity; levy of fines and suspension of use rights; failure to fill sufficient number of vacancies on board of directors to constitute a quorum; appointment of receiver upon petition of any member.
    720.3055
    720.306 Meetings of members; voting and election procedures; amendments.
    720.3086
    720.311 Dispute resolution.
    720.401
    720.402

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  • CS/SB 2984, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 4/12/2004 at 4:54 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Regulated Industries (Post-Meeting) 4/8/2004 (pdf)

    Citations - Statutes (19)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    34.01 Jurisdiction of county court.
    316.00825 Closing and abandonment of roads; optional conveyance to homeowners' association; traffic control jurisdiction.
    498.025 Exemptions.
    558.002 Definitions.
    689.26 Prospective purchasers subject to association membership requirement; disclosure required; covenants; assessments; contract voidability.
    689.265 Financial report.
    718.103 Definitions.
    718.112 Bylaws.
    720.301 Definitions.
    720.302 Purposes, scope, and application.
    720.303 Association powers and duties; meetings of board; official records; budgets; financial reporting.
    720.304 Right of owners to peaceably assemble; display of flag.
    720.305 Obligations of members; remedies at law or in equity; levy of fines and suspension of use rights; failure to fill sufficient number of vacancies on board of directors to constitute a quorum; appointment of receiver upon petition of any member.
    720.3055
    720.306 Meetings of members; voting and election procedures; amendments.
    720.3086
    720.311 Dispute resolution.
    720.401
    720.402

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  • SB 2984, Original Filed Version Posted 3/12/2004 at 2:00 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Committee Votes (1)

    Date Committee Result
    4/13/2004 12:30 AM Regulated Industries 11 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (16)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    34.01 Jurisdiction of county court.
    316.00825 Closing and abandonment of roads; optional conveyance to homeowners' association; traffic control jurisdiction.
    558.002 Definitions.
    689.26 Prospective purchasers subject to association membership requirement; disclosure required; covenants; assessments; contract voidability.
    718.103 Definitions.
    718.112 Bylaws.
    720.301 Definitions.
    720.302 Purposes, scope, and application.
    720.303 Association powers and duties; meetings of board; official records; budgets; financial reporting.
    720.304 Right of owners to peaceably assemble; display of flag.
    720.305 Obligations of members; remedies at law or in equity; levy of fines and suspension of use rights; failure to fill sufficient number of vacancies on board of directors to constitute a quorum; appointment of receiver upon petition of any member.
    720.3055
    720.306 Meetings of members; voting and election procedures; amendments.
    720.311 Dispute resolution.
    720.401
    720.402

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