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CS/CS/CS/SB 1520: Consumer Protection

GENERAL BILL by General Government Appropriations ; Judiciary ; Commerce and Consumer Services ; Lynn

Consumer Protection; revises training requirements for obtaining Class "D" license; requires minimum number of hours of training in terrorism awareness or other training prescribed by DOACS; prohibits transmission of facsimile documents under certain circumstances; exempts certain governmental entities from requirement to maintain liability protection covering amusement rides; provides that chapter does not apply to amusement games or machines, etc. Amends FS.

Effective Date: 10/01/2005 except as otherwise provided
 Last Action: 5/5/2006 Senate - Veto Message transmitted to Secretary of State
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    2/15/2005 Senate • Filed
    3/9/2005 Senate • Introduced, referred to Commerce and Consumer Services; Judiciary; General Government Appropriations -SJ 00135
    3/17/2005 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Commerce and Consumer Services, 03/22/05, 1:30 pm, 401-S
    3/22/2005 Senate • CS by Commerce and Consumer Services; YEAS 8 NAYS 0 -SJ 00266; CS read first time on 03/23/05 -SJ 00289
    3/23/2005 Senate • Now in Judiciary -SJ 00266
    4/7/2005 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Judiciary, 04/12/05, 9:00 am, 401-S
    4/12/2005 Senate • CS/CS by Judiciary; YEAS 8 NAYS 0 -SJ 00463; CS read first time on 04/19/05 -SJ 00468
    4/14/2005 Senate • Now in General Government Appropriations -SJ 00463
    4/21/2005 Senate • On Committee agenda-- General Government Appropriations, 04/26/05, 3:00 pm, 301-S
    4/26/2005 Senate • CS/CS/CS by- General Government Appropriations; YEAS 4 NAYS 0 -SJ 00690; CS read first time on 04/28/05 -SJ 00695
    4/28/2005 Senate • Placed on Calendar, on second reading -SJ 00690
    4/29/2005 Senate • Placed on Special Order Calendar -SJ 00744; Read second time -SJ 00731; Amendment(s) adopted -SJ 00732; Ordered engrossed -SJ 00732
    5/2/2005 Senate • Read third time -SJ 00760; CS passed as amended; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 00760
    5/2/2005 House • In Messages
    5/3/2005 House • Received, referred to Calendar -HJ 01258
    5/4/2005 House • Placed on Special Order Calendar; Read second time -HJ 01332; Substituted for HB 833 -HJ 01342; Amendment(s) adopted -HJ 01332; Amendment(s) failed -HJ 01332; Read third time -HJ 01333; CS passed as amended; YEAS 116 NAYS 0 -HJ 01333
    5/4/2005 Senate • In returning messages
    5/6/2005 Senate • Concurred -SJ 01240; CS passed as amended; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 01240; Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -SJ 01240
    5/24/2005 • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
    6/3/2005 • Vetoed by Governor, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/SB 552 (Ch. 2005-99)
    12/5/2005 Senate • Veto Message received, referred to Rules and Calendar (2005-B) -SJ 00011, -SJ 00023; (2006 Regular Session) -SJ 00202, -SJ 00214
    5/5/2006 Senate • Veto Message transmitted to Secretary of State

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  • CS/CS/CS/SB 1520, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 5/7/2005 at 11:37 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (9)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location
    H 833 Vana Similar Last Action: 5/4/2005 H Substituted CS/CS/CS/SB 1520 (Vetoed by Governor); Laid on Table, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/SB 552 (Ch. 2005-99) -HJ 01342
    Location:
    H 335 Grimsley Compare Last Action: 4/19/2005 H Placed on Special Order Calendar; Substituted CS/SB 552; Laid on Table, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/SB 552 (Ch. 2005-99) -HJ 00540
    Location:
    H 1859 (e2) Obsolete/Outdated Agency Reports Kottkamp Compare Last Action: 5/6/2005 S Died in Committee on Governmental Oversight and Productivity, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 345 (Ch. 2005-120), HB 775 (Ch. 2005-82), HB 989 (Ch. 2005-158), HB 1305 (Ch. 2005-207), HB 1717 (Ch. 2005-210), HB 1917 (Ch. 2005-263), CS/CS/SB 186 (Ch. 2005-169), CS/CS/CS/SB 360 (Ch. 2005-290), CS/SB 720 (Ch. 2005-172), CS/CS/SB 838 (Ch. 2005-133), CS/CS/CS/SB 1476 (Ch. 2005-222), CS/SB 1486 (Ch. 2005-111), CS/CS/SB 1650 (Ch. 2005-255), CS/SB 2610 (Ch. 2005-152)
    Location:
    S 552 (c1) Margolis Compare Last Action: 6/1/2005 Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2005-99
    Location:
    S 736 Private Security Services Lynn Compare Last Action: 2/10/2005 S Withdrawn from Commerce and Consumer Services; Domestic Security; Withdrawn prior to introduction
    Location:
    S 1684 (c1) Consumer Services Commerce and Consumer Services Compare Last Action: 5/6/2005 S Died in Committee on Governmental Oversight and Productivity
    Location:
    S 2148 (e2) Bingo Argenziano Compare Last Action: 5/6/2005 H Died in Committee on Business Regulation (CC)
    Location:
    S 2432 (e1) Cardrooms/Games of Dominoes Bullard Compare Last Action: 5/6/2005 S Died in Senate
    Location:
    S 2546 (c1) Obsolete/Outdated Agency Reports Haridopolos Compare Last Action: 5/6/2005 S Died in Committee on Government Efficiency Appropriations, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 345 (Ch. 2005-120), HB 775 (Ch. 2005-82), HB 989 (Ch. 2005-158), HB 1305 (Ch. 2005-207), HB 1567 (Ch. 2005-277), HB 1717 (Ch. 2005-210), HB 1917 (Ch. 2005-263), CS/CS/CS/SB 360 (Ch. 2005-290), CS/SB 720 (Ch. 2005-172), CS/CS/SB 838 (Ch. 2005-133), CS/CS/CS/SB 1476 (Ch. 2005-222), CS/CS/SB 1650 (Ch. 2005-255), CS/SB 2610 (Ch. 2005-152)
    Location:

    Citations - Statutes (19)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    493.6303 License requirements.
    501.059 Telephone solicitation.
    501.142 Retail sales establishments; notice of refund policy; exceptions.
    506.5131 Return of shopping carts; assessment of fees, fines, and costs.
    526.3135 Reports by the Division of Standards.
    546.001 Short title.
    546.002 Definitions.
    546.003 Requirement for insurance coverage or bond.
    546.004 Local licenses, permits, and certificates.
    546.006 Exemptions.
    546.008 Penalties for violation of s. 546.003.
    559.801 Definitions.
    559.920 Unlawful acts and practices.
    559.927 Definitions.
    559.928 Registration.
    570.544 Division of Consumer Services; director; powers; processing of complaints; records.
    616.242 Safety standards for amusement rides.
    849.094 Game promotion in connection with sale of consumer products or services.
    849.161 Amusement games or machines; when chapter inapplicable.

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  • CS/CS/CS/SB 1520, Engrossed 2 Posted 5/6/2005 at 5:38 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Citations - Statutes (19)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    493.6303 License requirements.
    501.059 Telephone solicitation.
    501.142 Retail sales establishments; notice of refund policy; exceptions.
    506.5131 Return of shopping carts; assessment of fees, fines, and costs.
    526.3135 Reports by the Division of Standards.
    546.001 Short title.
    546.002 Definitions.
    546.003 Requirement for insurance coverage or bond.
    546.004 Local licenses, permits, and certificates.
    546.006 Exemptions.
    546.008 Penalties for violation of s. 546.003.
    559.801 Definitions.
    559.920 Unlawful acts and practices.
    559.927 Definitions.
    559.928 Registration.
    570.544 Division of Consumer Services; director; powers; processing of complaints; records.
    616.242 Safety standards for amusement rides.
    849.094 Game promotion in connection with sale of consumer products or services.
    849.161 Amusement games or machines; when chapter inapplicable.

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  • CS/CS/CS/SB 1520, Engrossed 1 Posted 4/29/2005 at 5:38 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Floor Amendments (3)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    771329 - Amendment
    		Stansel 5/2/2005
    4:57 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    410325 - Amendment
    		Vana 5/3/2005
    2:46 PM     		Senate: Concurred
    5/6/2005     		Web Page
    PDF
    285159 - Amendment
    		Baxley 5/4/2005
    7:24 AM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Votes (3)

    Date Chamber Result
    5/2/2005 11:31 AM Senate 40 Yeas - 0 Nays
    5/4/2005 4:55 PM House 116 Yeas - 0 Nays
    5/6/2005 11:32 AM Senate 40 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (19)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    493.6303 License requirements.
    501.059 Telephone solicitation.
    501.142 Retail sales establishments; notice of refund policy; exceptions.
    506.5131 Return of shopping carts; assessment of fees, fines, and costs.
    526.3135 Reports by the Division of Standards.
    546.001 Short title.
    546.002 Definitions.
    546.003 Requirement for insurance coverage or bond.
    546.004 Local licenses, permits, and certificates.
    546.006 Exemptions.
    546.008 Penalties for violation of s. 546.003.
    559.801 Definitions.
    559.920 Unlawful acts and practices.
    559.927 Definitions.
    559.928 Registration.
    570.544 Division of Consumer Services; director; powers; processing of complaints; records.
    616.242 Safety standards for amusement rides.
    849.094 Game promotion in connection with sale of consumer products or services.
    849.161 Amusement games or machines; when chapter inapplicable.

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  • CS/CS/CS/SB 1520, Committee Substitute 3 Posted 4/28/2005 at 8:02 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   General Government Appropriations (Post-Meeting) 4/26/2005 (pdf)
    House Message Summary (pdf)

    Floor Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    841694 - Amendment
    		Villalobos 4/28/2005
    4:41 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    4/29/2005     		Web Page
    PDF

    Committee Votes (1)

    Date Committee Result
    4/26/2005 3:00 PM General Government Appropriations 4 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (18)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    493.6303 License requirements.
    501.059 Telephone solicitation.
    501.142 Retail sales establishments; notice of refund policy; exceptions.
    506.5131 Return of shopping carts; assessment of fees, fines, and costs.
    526.3135 Reports by the Division of Standards.
    546.001 Short title.
    546.002 Definitions.
    546.003 Requirement for insurance coverage or bond.
    546.004 Local licenses, permits, and certificates.
    546.006 Exemptions.
    546.008 Penalties for violation of s. 546.003.
    559.801 Definitions.
    559.920 Unlawful acts and practices.
    559.927 Definitions.
    559.928 Registration.
    570.544 Division of Consumer Services; director; powers; processing of complaints; records.
    616.242 Safety standards for amusement rides.
    849.094 Game promotion in connection with sale of consumer products or services.

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  • CS/CS/SB 1520, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 4/14/2005 at 5:34 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Judiciary (Post-Meeting) 4/14/2005 (pdf)

    Committee Amendments (7)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    093220 - Amendment
    		General Government Appropriations
    (Lawson)     		4/22/2005
    12:03 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    721710 - Amendment
    		General Government Appropriations
    (Lawson)     		4/22/2005
    12:04 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    092380 - Amendment
    		General Government Appropriations
    (Lawson)     		4/22/2005
    12:04 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    095860 - Amendment
    		General Government Appropriations
    (Lawson)     		4/22/2005
    12:05 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    031532 - Amendment
    		General Government Appropriations
    (Baker)     		4/25/2005
    2:51 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 030994 - Substitute Amendment (031532)
    		General Government Appropriations
    (Baker)     		4/26/2005
    8:29 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    162912 - Amendment
    		General Government Appropriations
    (Baker)     		4/26/2005
    8:30 AM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (15)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    493.6303 License requirements.
    501.059 Telephone solicitation.
    546.001 Short title.
    546.002 Definitions.
    546.003 Requirement for insurance coverage or bond.
    546.004 Local licenses, permits, and certificates.
    546.006 Exemptions.
    546.008 Penalties for violation of s. 546.003.
    559.801 Definitions.
    559.920 Unlawful acts and practices.
    559.927 Definitions.
    559.928 Registration.
    570.544 Division of Consumer Services; director; powers; processing of complaints; records.
    616.242 Safety standards for amusement rides.
    849.094 Game promotion in connection with sale of consumer products or services.

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  • CS/SB 1520, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 3/23/2005 at 4:53 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Commerce and Consumer Services (Post-Meeting) 3/23/2005 (pdf)

    Committee Amendments (6)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    812456 - Amendment
    		Judiciary
    (Aronberg)     		4/11/2005
    12:26 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    571240 - Amendment
    		Judiciary
    (Aronberg)     		4/11/2005
    12:26 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    930560 - Amendment
    		Judiciary
    (Aronberg)     		4/11/2005
    12:26 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    194994 - Amendment
    		Judiciary
    (Aronberg)     		4/11/2005
    12:26 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    784736 - Amendment
    		Judiciary
    (Aronberg)     		4/11/2005
    12:27 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    884708 - Amendment
    		Judiciary
    (Villalobos)     		4/11/2005
    12:27 PM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Committee Votes (1)

    Date Committee Result
    4/12/2005 9:00 AM Judiciary 8 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (15)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    493.6303 License requirements.
    501.059 Telephone solicitation.
    546.001 Short title.
    546.002 Definitions.
    546.003 Requirement for insurance coverage or bond.
    546.004 Local licenses, permits, and certificates.
    546.006 Exemptions.
    546.008 Penalties for violation of s. 546.003.
    559.801 Definitions.
    559.920 Unlawful acts and practices.
    559.927 Definitions.
    559.928 Registration.
    570.544 Division of Consumer Services; director; powers; processing of complaints; records.
    616.242 Safety standards for amusement rides.
    849.094 Game promotion in connection with sale of consumer products or services.

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  • SB 1520, Original Filed Version Posted 2/15/2005 at 2:42 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Committee Amendments (6)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    675150 - Amendment
    		Commerce and Consumer Services
    (Lynn)     		3/21/2005
    2:42 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    221776 - Amendment
    		Commerce and Consumer Services
    (Lynn)     		3/21/2005
    2:42 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 525936 - Amendment to Amendment (221776)
    		Commerce and Consumer Services
    (King)     		3/22/2005
    10:16 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    581666 - Amendment
    		Commerce and Consumer Services
    (King)     		3/21/2005
    2:42 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    234810 - Amendment
    		Commerce and Consumer Services
    (King)     		3/21/2005
    2:42 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    110132 - Amendment
    		Commerce and Consumer Services
    (Lynn)     		3/21/2005
    6:17 PM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Committee Votes (1)

    Date Committee Result
    3/22/2005 1:30 PM Commerce and Consumer Services 8 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (13)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    493.6303 License requirements.
    501.059 Telephone solicitation.
    546.001 Short title.
    546.002 Definitions.
    546.003 Requirement for insurance coverage or bond.
    546.004 Local licenses, permits, and certificates.
    546.006 Exemptions.
    546.008 Penalties for violation of s. 546.003.
    559.801 Definitions.
    559.920 Unlawful acts and practices.
    559.928 Registration.
    616.242 Safety standards for amusement rides.
    849.094 Game promotion in connection with sale of consumer products or services.

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