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CS/CS/CS/SB 304: Financial Entities & Transactions

GENERAL BILL by Criminal Justice ; Governmental Oversight and Productivity ; Banking and Insurance ; Sebesta

Financial Entities & Transactions; authorizes Financial Services Commission to require electronic submission of forms, documents, or fees; clarifies application of exemption from application of specified mortgage broker licensure requirements to certain entities; imposes certain costs & fees on mortgage lender that fails to pay property owner's tax or insurance premiums from escrow account; increases reimbursement charge for certain investigation costs, etc. Amends FS. APPROPRIATION: $1,487,459.

Effective Date: 10/01/2005
Last Action: 5/6/2005 Senate - Died on Calendar
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    11/29/2004 Senate • Filed
    12/17/2004 Senate • Referred to Banking and Insurance; Governmental Oversight and Productivity; Criminal Justice; General Government Appropriations
    1/3/2005 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Banking and Insurance, 01/12/05, 9:00 am, 412-K --Temporarily postponed
    1/31/2005 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Banking and Insurance, 02/09/05, 9:00 am, 412-K
    2/9/2005 Senate • CS by Banking and Insurance; YEAS 8 NAYS 0
    2/11/2005 Senate • Now in Governmental Oversight and Productivity
    3/8/2005 Senate • Introduced, referred to Banking and Insurance; Governmental Oversight and Productivity; Criminal Justice; General Government Appropriations -SJ 00024; On Committee agenda-- Banking and Insurance, 01/12/05, 9:00 am, 412-K --Temporarily postponed; On Committee agenda-- Banking and Insurance, 02/09/05, 9:00 am, 412-K; CS by Banking and Insurance; YEAS 8 NAYS 0 -SJ 00104; CS read first time on 03/08/05 -SJ 00096; Now in Governmental Oversight and Productivity -SJ 00104; On Committee agenda-- Governmental Oversight and Productivity, 03/09/05, 1:30 pm, 110-S --Temporarily postponed
    3/17/2005 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Governmental Oversight and Productivity, 03/22/05, 3:45 pm, 110-S
    3/22/2005 Senate • CS/CS by Governmental Oversight and Productivity; YEAS 6 NAYS 0 -SJ 00266; CS read first time on 03/23/05 -SJ 00284
    3/23/2005 Senate • Now in Criminal Justice -SJ 00266
    4/1/2005 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Criminal Justice, 04/06/05, 2:00 pm, 37-S --Not considered
    4/7/2005 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Criminal Justice, 04/12/05, 9:00 am, 37-S
    4/12/2005 Senate • CS/CS/CS by Criminal Justice; YEAS 7 NAYS 0 -SJ 00454; CS read first time on 04/14/05 -SJ 00455
    4/14/2005 Senate • Now in General Government Appropriations -SJ 00454
    5/2/2005 Senate • Withdrawn from General Government Appropriations -SJ 00811; Placed on Calendar, on second reading
    5/6/2005 Senate • Died on Calendar

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  • CS/CS/CS/SB 304, Committee Substitute 3 (Current Bill Version) Posted 4/14/2005 at 9:21 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Criminal Justice (Post-Meeting) 4/13/2005 (pdf)

    Related Bills (4)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location
    S 698 (c2) Fla. Consumer Finance/Pub. Rec. Sebesta Linked Last Action: 5/4/2005 S Placed on Special Order Calendar -SJ 01074; Substituted HB 627 (Vetoed by Governor) -SJ 00941; Laid on Table
    Location:
    H 381 (e1) Financial Entities & Transactions Detert Similar Last Action: 5/6/2005 S Died in Committee on Banking and Insurance
    Location:
    H 427 Seiler Compare Last Action: 4/29/2005 H Placed on Special Order Calendar; Substituted CS/CS/SB 370; Laid on Table, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 370 (Ch. 2005-241) -HJ 01080
    Location:
    H 627 Detert Compare Last Action: 5/5/2006 H Veto Message transmitted to Secretary of State
    Location:

    Citations - Statutes (62)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    494.0011 Powers and duties of the commission and office.
    494.0016 Books, accounts, and records; maintenance; examinations by the office.
    494.0029 Mortgage business schools.
    494.00295 Professional education.
    494.003 Exemptions.
    494.0031 Licensure as a mortgage brokerage business.
    494.0033 Mortgage broker's license.
    494.0034 Renewal of mortgage broker's license.
    494.0036 Mortgage brokerage business branch offices.
    494.0041 Administrative penalties and fines; license violations.
    494.006 Exemptions.
    494.0061 Mortgage lender's license requirements.
    494.0062 Correspondent mortgage lender's license requirements.
    494.0064 Renewal of mortgage lender's license; branch office license renewal.
    494.0065 Saving clause.
    494.0066 Branch offices.
    494.0067 Requirements of licensees under ss. 494.006-494.0077.
    494.0072 Administrative penalties and fines; license violations.
    494.00721 Net worth.
    501.137 Mortgage lenders; tax and insurance payments from escrow accounts; duties.
    516.03 Application for license; fees; etc.
    516.031 Finance charge; maximum rates.
    516.05 License.
    516.07 Grounds for denial of license or for disciplinary action.
    516.12 Records to be kept by licensee.
    517.051 Exempt securities.
    517.061 Exempt transactions.
    517.081 Registration procedure.
    517.12 Registration of dealers, associated persons, investment advisers, and branch offices.
    517.131 Securities Guaranty Fund.
    517.141 Payment from the fund.
    517.161 Revocation, denial, or suspension of registration of dealer, investment adviser, associated person, or branch office.
    520.03 Licenses.
    520.32 Licenses.
    520.52 Licensees.
    520.63 Licensees.
    520.994 Powers of office.
    520.995 Grounds for disciplinary action.
    520.997 Books, accounts, and records.
    537.009 Recordkeeping; reporting; safekeeping of property.
    560.105 Supervisory powers; rulemaking.
    560.114 Disciplinary actions.
    560.118 Examinations, reports, and internal audits; penalty.
    560.121 Records; limited restrictions upon public access.
    560.126 Significant events; notice required.
    560.205 Qualifications of applicant for registration; contents.
    560.207 Renewal of registration; registration fee.
    560.210 Permissible investments.
    560.211 Records.
    560.305 Application.
    560.306 Standards.
    560.308 Registration terms; renewal; renewal fees.
    560.310 Records of check cashers and foreign currency exchangers.
    560.403 Requirements of registration; declaration of intent.
    655.935 Search procedure on death of lessee.
    655.936 Delivery of safe-deposit box contents or property held in safekeeping to personal representative.
    655.937 Access to safe-deposit boxes leased in two or more names.
    733.6065 Opening safe-deposit box.
    817.801 Definitions.
    817.802 Unlawful fees and costs.
    817.804 Requirements; disclosure and financial reporting.
    817.805 Disbursement of funds.

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  • CS/CS/SB 304, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 3/23/2005 at 5:46 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Governmental Oversight and Productivity (Post-Meeting) 3/22/2005 (pdf)

    Committee Amendments (4)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    112180 - Amendment
    Criminal Justice
    (King)
    4/5/2005
    12:58 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    384822 - Amendment
    Criminal Justice
    (King)
    4/5/2005
    12:58 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    113326 - Amendment
    Criminal Justice
    (Crist)
    4/5/2005
    1:24 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    105560 - Amendment
    Criminal Justice
    (King)
    4/5/2005
    4:15 PM
    Web Page
    PDF

    Committee Votes (1)

    Date Committee Result
    4/12/2005 9:00 AM Criminal Justice View Vote Record

    Citations - Statutes (53)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    494.0011 Powers and duties of the commission and office.
    494.0016 Books, accounts, and records; maintenance; examinations by the office.
    494.0029 Mortgage business schools.
    494.00295 Professional education.
    494.003 Exemptions.
    494.0031 Licensure as a mortgage brokerage business.
    494.0033 Mortgage broker's license.
    494.0034 Renewal of mortgage broker's license.
    494.0036 Mortgage brokerage business branch offices.
    494.0041 Administrative penalties and fines; license violations.
    494.006 Exemptions.
    494.0061 Mortgage lender's license requirements.
    494.0062 Correspondent mortgage lender's license requirements.
    494.0064 Renewal of mortgage lender's license; branch office license renewal.
    494.0065 Saving clause.
    494.0066 Branch offices.
    494.0067 Requirements of licensees under ss. 494.006-494.0077.
    494.0072 Administrative penalties and fines; license violations.
    494.00721 Net worth.
    501.137 Mortgage lenders; tax and insurance payments from escrow accounts; duties.
    516.03 Application for license; fees; etc.
    516.05 License.
    516.07 Grounds for denial of license or for disciplinary action.
    516.12 Records to be kept by licensee.
    517.051 Exempt securities.
    517.061 Exempt transactions.
    517.081 Registration procedure.
    517.12 Registration of dealers, associated persons, investment advisers, and branch offices.
    517.131 Securities Guaranty Fund.
    517.141 Payment from the fund.
    517.161 Revocation, denial, or suspension of registration of dealer, investment adviser, associated person, or branch office.
    520.03 Licenses.
    520.32 Licenses.
    520.52 Licensees.
    520.63 Licensees.
    520.994 Powers of office.
    520.995 Grounds for disciplinary action.
    520.997 Books, accounts, and records.
    537.009 Recordkeeping; reporting; safekeeping of property.
    560.105 Supervisory powers; rulemaking.
    560.114 Disciplinary actions.
    560.118 Examinations, reports, and internal audits; penalty.
    560.121 Records; limited restrictions upon public access.
    560.126 Significant events; notice required.
    560.205 Qualifications of applicant for registration; contents.
    560.207 Renewal of registration; registration fee.
    560.210 Permissible investments.
    560.211 Records.
    560.305 Application.
    560.306 Standards.
    560.308 Registration terms; renewal; renewal fees.
    560.310 Records of check cashers and foreign currency exchangers.
    560.403 Requirements of registration; declaration of intent.

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  • CS/SB 304, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 2/11/2005 at 10:31 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Banking and Insurance (Post-Meeting) 2/9/2005 (pdf)

    Committee Amendments (5)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    091702 - Amendment
    Governmental Oversight and Productivity
    (Sebesta)
    3/21/2005
    2:50 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    784346 - Amendment
    Governmental Oversight and Productivity
    (Sebesta)
    3/21/2005
    2:51 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    104782 - Amendment
    Governmental Oversight and Productivity
    (Sebesta)
    3/21/2005
    2:51 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    083644 - Amendment
    Governmental Oversight and Productivity
    (Sebesta)
    3/21/2005
    2:51 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    352746 - Amendment
    Governmental Oversight and Productivity
    (Sebesta)
    3/21/2005
    2:51 PM
    Web Page
    PDF

    Committee Votes (1)

    Date Committee Result
    3/22/2005 3:45 PM Governmental Oversight and Productivity 6 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (53)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    494.0011 Powers and duties of the commission and office.
    494.0016 Books, accounts, and records; maintenance; examinations by the office.
    494.0029 Mortgage business schools.
    494.00295 Professional education.
    494.003 Exemptions.
    494.0031 Licensure as a mortgage brokerage business.
    494.0033 Mortgage broker's license.
    494.0034 Renewal of mortgage broker's license.
    494.0036 Mortgage brokerage business branch offices.
    494.0041 Administrative penalties and fines; license violations.
    494.006 Exemptions.
    494.0061 Mortgage lender's license requirements.
    494.0062 Correspondent mortgage lender's license requirements.
    494.0064 Renewal of mortgage lender's license; branch office license renewal.
    494.0065 Saving clause.
    494.0066 Branch offices.
    494.0067 Requirements of licensees under ss. 494.006-494.0077.
    494.0072 Administrative penalties and fines; license violations.
    494.00721 Net worth.
    501.137 Mortgage lenders; tax and insurance payments from escrow accounts; duties.
    516.03 Application for license; fees; etc.
    516.05 License.
    516.07 Grounds for denial of license or for disciplinary action.
    516.12 Records to be kept by licensee.
    517.051 Exempt securities.
    517.061 Exempt transactions.
    517.081 Registration procedure.
    517.12 Registration of dealers, associated persons, investment advisers, and branch offices.
    517.131 Securities Guaranty Fund.
    517.141 Payment from the fund.
    517.161 Revocation, denial, or suspension of registration of dealer, investment adviser, associated person, or branch office.
    520.03 Licenses.
    520.32 Licenses.
    520.52 Licensees.
    520.63 Licensees.
    520.994 Powers of office.
    520.995 Grounds for disciplinary action.
    520.997 Books, accounts, and records.
    537.009 Recordkeeping; reporting; safekeeping of property.
    560.105 Supervisory powers; rulemaking.
    560.114 Disciplinary actions.
    560.118 Examinations, reports, and internal audits; penalty.
    560.121 Records; limited restrictions upon public access.
    560.126 Significant events; notice required.
    560.205 Qualifications of applicant for registration; contents.
    560.207 Renewal of registration; registration fee.
    560.210 Permissible investments.
    560.211 Records.
    560.305 Application.
    560.306 Standards.
    560.308 Registration terms; renewal; renewal fees.
    560.310 Records of check cashers and foreign currency exchangers.
    560.403 Requirements of registration; declaration of intent.

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  • SB 304, Original Filed Version Posted 11/29/2004 at 12:19 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Committee Votes (1)

    Date Committee Result
    2/9/2005 9:00 AM Banking and Insurance 8 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (52)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    494.0011 Powers and duties of the commission and office.
    494.0016 Books, accounts, and records; maintenance; examinations by the office.
    494.0029 Mortgage business schools.
    494.00295 Professional education.
    494.003 Exemptions.
    494.0031 Licensure as a mortgage brokerage business.
    494.0033 Mortgage broker's license.
    494.0034 Renewal of mortgage broker's license.
    494.0036 Mortgage brokerage business branch offices.
    494.0041 Administrative penalties and fines; license violations.
    494.006 Exemptions.
    494.0061 Mortgage lender's license requirements.
    494.0062 Correspondent mortgage lender's license requirements.
    494.0064 Renewal of mortgage lender's license; branch office license renewal.
    494.0065 Saving clause.
    494.0066 Branch offices.
    494.0067 Requirements of licensees under ss. 494.006-494.0077.
    494.0072 Administrative penalties and fines; license violations.
    494.00721 Net worth.
    516.03 Application for license; fees; etc.
    516.05 License.
    516.07 Grounds for denial of license or for disciplinary action.
    516.12 Records to be kept by licensee.
    517.051 Exempt securities.
    517.061 Exempt transactions.
    517.081 Registration procedure.
    517.12 Registration of dealers, associated persons, investment advisers, and branch offices.
    517.131 Securities Guaranty Fund.
    517.141 Payment from the fund.
    517.161 Revocation, denial, or suspension of registration of dealer, investment adviser, associated person, or branch office.
    520.03 Licenses.
    520.32 Licenses.
    520.52 Licensees.
    520.63 Licensees.
    520.994 Powers of office.
    520.995 Grounds for disciplinary action.
    520.997 Books, accounts, and records.
    537.009 Recordkeeping; reporting; safekeeping of property.
    560.105 Supervisory powers; rulemaking.
    560.114 Disciplinary actions.
    560.118 Examinations, reports, and internal audits; penalty.
    560.121 Records; limited restrictions upon public access.
    560.126 Significant events; notice required.
    560.205 Qualifications of applicant for registration; contents.
    560.207 Renewal of registration; registration fee.
    560.210 Permissible investments.
    560.211 Records.
    560.305 Application.
    560.306 Standards.
    560.308 Registration terms; renewal; renewal fees.
    560.310 Records of check cashers and foreign currency exchangers.
    560.403 Requirements of registration; declaration of intent.

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