CS/HB 7027: Unemployment Compensation
GENERAL BILL by Economic Affairs Committee ; Business and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee ; Holder ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Campbell ; Plakon
Unemployment Compensation; Revises provisions to rename "unemployment compensation" as "reemployment assistance"; renames Unemployment Appeals Commission as Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission; defines "reemployment assistance"; specifies what constitutes prima facie evidence that person claimed & received reemployment assistance from state through transaction history & payment; provides scoring requirements relating to initial skills reviews; provides for workforce training for certain eligible claimants; provides reporting requirements; provides work search requirements for certain claimants; clarifies how disqualification for benefits for fraud is imposed; revives, readopts, & amends provisions relating to temporary extended benefits; provides for retroactive application; provides for applicability relating to extended benefits for certain weeks & for periods of high unemployment; creates work group to study Florida's reemployment assistance contribution calculation & provide recommendations; provides that act fulfills important state interest. APPROPRIATION: $894,694
Effective Date: 7/1/2012
Last Action: 3/28/2012 - Chapter No. 2012-30, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7041 (Ch. 2012-96)
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 3/28/2012 - Chapter No. 2012-30, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7041 (Ch. 2012-96)
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/3/2012 | House |
• Filed |
| 1/4/2012 | House |
• Referred to Economic Affairs Committee -HJ 160 |
| 1/10/2012 | House |
• Introduced -HJ 159 |
| 1/17/2012 | House |
• On Committee agenda-- Economic Affairs Committee, 01/19/12, 8:30 am, Reed Hall |
| 1/19/2012 | House |
• CS by- Economic Affairs Committee; YEAS 15 NAYS 0 -HJ 263 |
| 1/24/2012 | House |
• Pending review of CS -under Rule 7.19(c) • CS by Economic Affairs Committee read 1st time -HJ 260 |
| 1/25/2012 | House |
• Placed on Calendar -HJ 281 |
| 1/30/2012 | House |
• Placed on Special Order Calendar, 02/02/12 |
| 2/2/2012 | House |
• Read 2nd time -HJ 439 • Amendment(s) adopted (137217) -HJ 439 • Placed on 3rd reading |
| 2/3/2012 | House |
• Read 3rd time -HJ 474 • CS passed as amended; YEAS 116 NAYS 0 -HJ 475 |
| 2/8/2012 | Senate |
• In Messages |
| 3/5/2012 | Senate |
• Received -SJ 863 • Referred to Commerce and Tourism; Budget Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Appropriations; Budget -SJ 863 |
| 3/8/2012 | Senate |
• Withdrawn from Commerce and Tourism; Budget Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Appropriations; Budget -SJ 1007 • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 1007 • Substituted for CS/CS/SB 1416 -SJ 1008 • Read 2nd time -SJ 1008 • Amendment(s) adopted (639620) -SJ 1008 • Read 3rd time -SJ 1035 • CS passed as amended; YEAS 39 NAYS 1 -SJ 1035 |
| 3/8/2012 | House |
• In returning messages • Was taken up -HJ 1206 • Concurred in 1 amendment(s) (639620) -HJ 1207 • CS passed as amended; YEAS 108 NAYS 11 -HJ 1234 • Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -HJ 1234 |
| 3/23/2012 |
• Signed by Officers and presented to Governor |
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| 3/28/2012 |
• Approved by Governor • Chapter No. 2012-30, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7041 (Ch. 2012-96) |
Related Bills
| Bill Number | Subject | Filed By | Relationship | Last Action and Location | Track Bills |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 1416 (c2) | Unemployment Compensation | Bogdanoff | Identical |
Last Action: 3/8/2012 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7027 (Ch. 2012-30), CS/HB 7041 (Ch. 2012-96) -SJ 1008
Location: Laid on Table |
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| H 1083 | Unemployment Compensation | Soto | Compare |
Last Action: 3/9/2012 H Died in Business and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7027 (Ch. 2012-30), CS/HB 7041 (Ch. 2012-96)
Location: In committee/council (BCAS) |
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| H 7041 (er) | Governmental Reorganization | Economic Affairs Committee | Compare |
Last Action: 4/8/2012 Chapter No. 2012-96, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7027 (Ch. 2012-30), HB 7075 (Ch. 2012-98), CS/HB 7081 (Ch. 2012-99)
Location: Became Law |
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| S 1204 (c1) | Governmental Reorganization | Commerce and Tourism | Compare |
Last Action: 3/5/2012 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7041 (Ch. 2012-96), CS/HB 7027 (Ch. 2012-30), HB 7075 (Ch. 2012-98), CS/HB 7081 (Ch. 2012-99), CS/CS/SB 922 (Ch. 2012-159) -SJ 789
Location: Laid on Table |
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| S 1440 (c1) | Unemployment Compensation | Braynon | Compare |
Last Action: 3/9/2012 S Died in Budget Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7027 (Ch. 2012-30), CS/HB 7041 (Ch. 2012-96)
Location: In committee/council (BTA) |
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Bill Text
| Version | Posted | Format |
|---|---|---|
| H 7027 Filed | 1/3/2012 9:27 AM | |
| H 7027 c1 | 1/24/2012 9:58 AM | |
| H 7027 e1 | 2/2/2012 9:54 PM | |
| H 7027 e2 | 3/15/2012 5:08 PM | |
| H 7027 er | 3/15/2012 5:14 PM |
Committee Amendments
| Amendment | Sponsor | Filed | Last Committee Action | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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306869 - Amendment Remove lines 189-194 and insert: |
Holder |
1/17/2012 5:02 PM |
Adopted without Objection
1/19/2012 |
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180051 - Amendment Remove lines 232-250 and insert: |
Holder |
1/17/2012 4:56 PM |
Adopted without Objection
1/19/2012 |
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144303 - Amendment |
Holder |
1/17/2012 5:10 PM |
Withdrawn
1/19/2012 |
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710507 - Amendment Between lines 843 and 844, insert: |
Holder |
1/19/2012 11:19 AM |
Adopted without Objection
1/19/2012 |
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513879 - Amendment Between lines 1600 and 1601, insert: |
Holder |
1/17/2012 5:04 PM |
Adopted without Objection
1/19/2012 |
Floor Amendments
| Amendments | Sponsor | Filed | Last Floor Action | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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137217 - Amendment Between lines 344 and 345, insert: |
Holder |
2/1/2012 1:41 PM |
House:
Adopted
2/2/2012 |
| Amendments | Sponsor | Filed | Last Floor Action | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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639620 - Amendment (Delete All) Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert: |
Bogdanoff |
3/7/2012 2:26 PM |
House:
Concur
3/8/2012 |
Web Page
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820390 - Amendment to Amendment (639620) Delete lines 187 - 191 and insert: |
Gibson |
3/8/2012 8:41 AM |
Senate:
Withdrawn
3/8/2012 |
Web Page
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419384 - Amendment to Amendment (639620) Delete lines 1859 - 1894 and insert: |
Latvala |
3/8/2012 9:23 AM |
Senate:
Withdrawn
3/8/2012 |
Web Page
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254126 - Amendment to Amendment (639620) Delete lines 1859 - 1895 and insert: |
Latvala |
3/8/2012 10:45 AM |
Senate:
Withdrawn
3/8/2012 |
Web Page
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Bill Analyses
| Type | Analysis | Author | Posted | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Analysis | H 7027 | Business and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | 3/29/2012 2:49 PM | |
| Bill Analysis | H 7027 | Economic Affairs Committee (Post-Meeting) | 2/1/2012 1:16 PM |
Vote History - Committee
No Committee Vote History AvailableVote History - Floor
| Vote | Date | Chamber | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| H 7027 e1 | 2/3/2012 2:49 PM | House | 116 Yeas - 0 Nays |
| H 7027 e1 | 3/8/2012 4:10 PM | Senate | 39 Yeas - 1 Nays |
| H 7027 e1 | 3/8/2012 6:53 PM | House | 97 Yeas - 22 Nays |
| H 7027 e1 | 3/8/2012 6:53 PM | House | 108 Yeas - 11 Nays |
Citations - Statutes (89)
| Citation | Catchline | Location in Bill Location In Bill Help |
|---|---|---|
| 20.60 | Department of Economic Opportunity; creation; powers and duties. | Page 75 (pdf) |
| 27.52 | Determination of indigent status. | Page 77 (pdf) |
| 40.24 | Compensation and reimbursement policy. | Page 78 (pdf) |
| 45.031 | Judicial sales procedure. | Page 78 (pdf) |
| 55.204 | Duration and continuation of judgment lien; destruction of records. | Page 79 (pdf) |
| 57.082 | Determination of civil indigent status. | Page 79 (pdf) |
| 61.046 | Definitions. | Page 81 (pdf) |
| 61.1824 | State Disbursement Unit. | Page 81 (pdf) |
| 61.30 | Child support guidelines; retroactive child support. | Page 81 (pdf) |
| 69.041 | State named party; lien foreclosure, suit to quiet title. | Page 82 (pdf) |
| 77.041 | Notice to individual defendant for claim of exemption from garnishment; procedure for hearing. | Page 83 (pdf) |
| 110.205 | Career service; exemptions. | Page 87 (pdf) |
| 110.502 | Scope of act; status of volunteers. | Page 89 (pdf) |
| 120.80 | Exceptions and special requirements; agencies. | Page 89 (pdf) |
| 125.9502 | Scope of ss. 125.9501-125.9506; status of volunteers. | Page 90 (pdf) |
| 212.096 | Sales, rental, storage, use tax; enterprise zone jobs credit against sales tax. | Page 90 (pdf) |
| 213.053 | Confidentiality and information sharing. | Page 92 (pdf) |
| 216.292 | Appropriations nontransferable; exceptions. | Page 93 (pdf) |
| 220.03 | Definitions. | Page 93 (pdf) |
| 220.181 | Enterprise zone jobs credit. | Page 94 (pdf) |
| 220.191 | Capital investment tax credit. | Page 94 (pdf) |
| 220.194 | Corporate income tax credits for spaceflight projects. | Page 95 (pdf) |
| 222.15 | Wages or unemployment compensation payments due deceased employee may be paid spouse or certain relatives. | Page 96 (pdf) |
| 222.16 | Wages or unemployment compensation payments so paid not subject to administration. | Page 96 (pdf) |
| 255.20 | Local bids and contracts for public construction works; specification of state-produced lumber. | Page 97 (pdf) |
| 288.075 | Confidentiality of records. | Page 98 (pdf) |
| 288.1045 | Qualified defense contractor and space flight business tax refund program. | Page 98 (pdf) |
| 288.106 | Tax refund program for qualified target industry businesses. | Page 99 (pdf) |
| 288.1081 | Economic Gardening Business Loan Pilot Program. | Page 99 (pdf) |
| 288.1089 | Innovation Incentive Program. | Page 101 (pdf) |
| 334.30 | Public-private transportation facilities. | Page 101 (pdf) |
| 408.809 | Background screening; prohibited offenses. | Page 104 (pdf) |
| 409.2563 | Administrative establishment of child support obligations. | Page 105 (pdf) |
| 409.2576 | State Directory of New Hires. | Page 106 (pdf) |
| 414.295 | Temporary cash assistance programs; public records exemption. | Page 108 (pdf) |
| 435.06 | Exclusion from employment. | Page 109 (pdf) |
| 440.12 | Time for commencement and limits on weekly rate of compensation. | Page 109 (pdf) |
| 440.15 | Compensation for disability. | Page 110 (pdf) |
| 440.381 | Application for coverage; reporting payroll; payroll audit procedures; penalties. | Page 112 (pdf) |
| 440.42 | Insurance policies; liability. | Page 113 (pdf) |
| 443.011 | Short title. | Page 4 (pdf) |
| 443.012 | Unemployment Appeals Commission. | Page 4 (pdf) |
| 443.036 | Definitions. | Page 5 (pdf) |
| 443.051 | Benefits not alienable; exception, child support intercept. | Page 7 (pdf) |
| 443.071 | Penalties. | Page 8 (pdf) |
| 443.091 | Benefit eligibility conditions. | Page 9 (pdf) |
| 443.101 | Disqualification for benefits. | Page 16 (pdf) |
| 443.111 | Payment of benefits. | Page 20 (pdf) |
| 443.1113 | Unemployment Compensation Claims and Benefits Information System. | Page 21 (pdf) |
| 443.1116 | Short-time compensation. | Page 26 (pdf) |
| 443.1117 | Temporary extended benefits. | Page 138 (pdf) |
| 443.1215 | Employers. | Page 26 (pdf) |
| 443.1216 | Employment. | Page 27 (pdf) |
| 443.1217 | Wages. | Page 38 (pdf) |
| 443.131 | Contributions. | Page 39 (pdf), Page 46 (pdf) |
| 443.1312 | Reimbursements; nonprofit organizations. | Page 52 (pdf) |
| 443.1313 | Public employers; reimbursements; election to pay contributions. | Page 52 (pdf) |
| 443.1315 | Treatment of Indian tribes. | Page 53 (pdf) |
| 443.1316 | Unemployment tax collection services; interagency agreement. | Page 54 (pdf) |
| 443.1317 | Rulemaking authority; enforcement of rules. | Page 55 (pdf) |
| 443.141 | Collection of contributions and reimbursements. | Page 56 (pdf) |
| 443.151 | Procedure concerning claims. | Page 59 (pdf) |
| 443.163 | Electronic reporting and remitting of contributions and reimbursements. | Page 62 (pdf) |
| 443.171 | Department of Economic Opportunity and commission; powers and duties; records and reports; proceedings; state-federal cooperation. | Page 63 (pdf) |
| 443.1715 | Disclosure of information; confidentiality. | Page 67 (pdf) |
| 443.17161 | Authorized electronic access to employer information. | Page 70 (pdf) |
| 443.181 | Public employment service. | Page 72 (pdf) |
| 443.191 | Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund; establishment and control. | Page 73 (pdf) |
| 443.221 | Reciprocal arrangements. | Page 73 (pdf) |
| 445.009 | One-stop delivery system. | Page 114 (pdf) |
| 445.016 | Untried Worker Placement and Employment Incentive Act. | Page 115 (pdf) |
| 446.50 | Displaced homemakers; multiservice programs; report to the Legislature; Displaced Homemaker Trust Fund created. | Page 115 (pdf) |
| 448.110 | State minimum wage; annual wage adjustment; enforcement. | Page 117 (pdf) |
| 450.31 | Issuance, revocation, and suspension of, and refusal to issue or renew, certificate of registration. | Page 118 (pdf) |
| 450.33 | Duties of farm labor contractor. | Page 118 (pdf) |
| 468.529 | Licensee’s insurance; employment tax; benefit plans. | Page 118 (pdf) |
| 553.791 | Alternative plans review and inspection. | Page 119 (pdf) |
| 624.509 | Premium tax; rate and computation. | Page 120 (pdf) |
| 679.4061 | Discharge of account debtor; notification of assignment; identification and proof of assignment; restrictions on assignment of accounts, chattel paper, payment intangibles, and promissory notes ineffective. | Page 123 (pdf) |
| 679.4081 | Restrictions on assignment of promissory notes, health-care-insurance receivables, and certain general intangibles ineffective. | Page 123 (pdf) |
| 895.02 | Definitions. | Page 124 (pdf) |
| 896.101 | Florida Money Laundering Act; definitions; penalties; injunctions; seizure warrants; immunity. | Page 128 (pdf) |
| 921.0022 | Criminal Punishment Code; offense severity ranking chart. | Page 129 (pdf) |
| 946.513 | Private employment of inmates; disposition of compensation received. | Page 135 (pdf) |
| 946.523 | Prison industry enhancement (PIE) programs. | Page 135 (pdf) |
| 985.618 | Educational and career-related programs. | Page 135 (pdf) |
| 1003.496 | High School to Business Career Enhancement Program. | Page 136 (pdf) |
| 1008.39 | Florida Education and Training Placement Information Program. | Page 136 (pdf) |
| 1008.41 | Workforce education; management information system. | Page 137 (pdf) |
Citations - Constitution (0)
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