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CS/CS/CS/HB 1245: Building Construction

GENERAL BILL by Regulatory Affairs Committee ; Appropriations Committee ; Business and Professional Regulation Subcommittee ; Davis

Building Construction; Revises provisions relating to local government code enforcement boards, onsite sewage treatment & disposal systems, construction contracting, electrical alarm system contracting, Florida Building Code, Florida Building Commission, thermal efficiency standards, & building energy-efficiency rating system.

Effective Date: 7/1/2013
 Last Action: 5/3/2013 Senate - Died in Community Affairs, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 269 (Ch. 2013-193)
Bill Text: PDF
Senate Committee References:
  1. Community Affairs (CA)
  2. Governmental Oversight and Accountability (GO)
  3. Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government (AGG)
  4. Appropriations (AP)

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    3/2/2013 House • Filed
    3/5/2013 House • Introduced -HJ 119
    3/8/2013 House • Referred to Business and Professional Regulation Subcommittee; Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee; Regulatory Affairs Committee -HJ 212
    3/25/2013 House • On Committee agenda-- Business and Professional Regulation Subcommittee, 03/27/13, 4:30 pm, 12 HOB
    3/27/2013 House • CS by Business and Professional Regulation Subcommittee; YEAS 13 NAYS 0 -HJ 405
    4/1/2013 House • Pending review of CS under Rule 7.19(c)
    • CS by Business and Professional Regulation Subcommittee read 1st time -HJ 382
    4/2/2013 House • Original reference(s) removed: Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee
    • CS referred to Appropriations Committee; Regulatory Affairs Committee -HJ 402
    • Now in Appropriations Committee -HJ 402
    4/8/2013 House • On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Committee, 04/10/13, 3:30 pm, Webster Hall
    4/10/2013 House • CS/CS by Appropriations Committee; YEAS 26 NAYS 0 -HJ 581
    4/11/2013 House • Pending review of CS under Rule 7.19(c)
    • CS/CS by Appropriations Committee read 1st time -HJ 574
    4/12/2013 House • Now in Regulatory Affairs Committee -HJ 610
    • On Committee agenda-- Regulatory Affairs Committee, 04/16/13, 9:00 am, 404 HOB
    4/16/2013 House • CS/CS/CS by- Regulatory Affairs Committee; YEAS 17 NAYS 0 -HJ 703
    4/22/2013 House • Pending review of CS -under Rule 7.19(c)
    • CS/CS/CS by Regulatory Affairs Committee read 1st time -HJ 695
    4/23/2013 House • Placed on Calendar -HJ 735
    4/24/2013 House • Placed on Special Order Calendar, 04/26/13
    4/26/2013 House • Read 2nd time -HJ 905
    • Amendment(s) adopted (049081, 133339, 790887, 881683) -HJ 905
    • Placed on 3rd reading
    4/29/2013 House • Read 3rd time -HJ 937
    • CS passed as amended; YEAS 113 NAYS 0 -HJ 938
    4/29/2013 Senate • In Messages
    • Referred to Community Affairs; Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government; Appropriations -SJ 789
    • Received -SJ 789
    5/3/2013 Senate • Died in Community Affairs, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 269 (Ch. 2013-193)

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  • CS/CS/CS/HB 1245, Engrossed 1 (Current Bill Version) Posted 4/26/2013 at 8:03 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (4)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 269 (er) Building Construction Beshears Compare Last Action: 6/17/2013 Chapter No. 2013-193, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7019 (Ch. 2013-213)
    Location: Became Law     		Track This Bill
    S 156 (c2) Building Construction Detert Compare Last Action: 4/29/2013 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 269 (Ch. 2013-193) -SJ 753
    Location: Laid on Table     		Track This Bill
    S 1080 (c1) Public Construction Projects Evers Compare Last Action: 5/3/2013 S Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 269 (Ch. 2013-193)
    Location: In committee/council (AP)     		Track This Bill
    S 1252 (c2) Building Construction Simpson Compare Last Action: 5/3/2013 S Died in Community Affairs, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 269 (Ch. 2013-193)
    Location: In committee/council (CA)     		Track This Bill

    Floor Votes (1)

    Date Chamber Result
    4/29/2013 10:45 AM House 113 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (31)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    162.12 Notices. Page 4 (pdf)
    255.20 Local bids and contracts for public construction works; specification of state-produced lumber. Page 6 (pdf)
    255.257 Energy management; buildings occupied by state agencies. Page 7 (pdf)
    255.2575 Energy-efficient and sustainable buildings. Page 7 (pdf)
    381.0065 Onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems; regulation. Page 8 (pdf)
    489.105 Definitions. Page 11 (pdf)
    489.113 Qualifications for practice; restrictions. Page 24 (pdf)
    489.127 Prohibitions; penalties. Page 24 (pdf)
    489.131 Applicability. Page 25 (pdf)
    489.514 Certification for registered contractors; grandfathering provisions. Page 26 (pdf)
    489.531 Prohibitions; penalties. Page 28 (pdf)
    553.71 Definitions. Page 29 (pdf)
    553.73 Florida Building Code. Page 29 (pdf)
    553.74 Florida Building Commission. Page 30 (pdf)
    553.79 Permits; applications; issuance; inspections. Page 34 (pdf)
    553.842 Product evaluation and approval. Page 35 (pdf)
    553.901 Purpose of thermal efficiency code. Page 38 (pdf)
    553.902 Definitions. Page 38 (pdf)
    553.903 Applicability. Page 40 (pdf)
    553.904 Thermal efficiency standards for new nonresidential buildings. Page 40 (pdf)
    553.905 Thermal efficiency standards for new residential buildings. Page 41 (pdf)
    553.906 Thermal efficiency standards for renovated buildings. Page 41 (pdf)
    553.912 Air conditioners. Page 42 (pdf)
    553.991 Purpose. Page 43 (pdf)
    553.992 Adoption of rating system. Page 43 (pdf)
    553.993 Definitions. Page 43 (pdf)
    553.994 Applicability. Page 45 (pdf)
    553.995 Energy-efficiency ratings for buildings. Page 45 (pdf)
    553.996 Energy-efficiency information brochure. Page 47 (pdf)
    553.997 Public buildings. Page 48 (pdf)
    553.998 Compliance. Page 48 (pdf)

    Citations - Chapter Law (1)

    Chapter Law Section Amended Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    2012-13 Section 11 Page 24 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/CS/HB 1245, Committee Substitute 3 Posted 4/22/2013 at 10:01 AM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (6)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 1252 (c2) Building Construction Simpson Similar Last Action: 5/3/2013 S Died in Community Affairs, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 269 (Ch. 2013-193)
    Location: In committee/council (CA)     		Track This Bill
    H 269 (c2) Public Construction Projects Beshears Compare Last Action: 6/17/2013 Chapter No. 2013-193, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7019 (Ch. 2013-213)
    Location: Became Law     		Track This Bill
    H 703 Concrete Masonry Products Davis Compare Last Action: 5/3/2013 H Died in Government Operations Subcommittee
    Location: In committee/council (GVOPS)     		Track This Bill
    S 156 (c2) Building Construction Detert Compare Last Action: 4/29/2013 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 269 (Ch. 2013-193) -SJ 753
    Location: Laid on Table     		Track This Bill
    S 944 Concrete Masonry Products Grimsley Compare Last Action: 5/3/2013 S Died in Community Affairs
    Location: In committee/council (CA)     		Track This Bill
    S 1080 (c1) Public Construction Projects Evers Compare Last Action: 5/3/2013 S Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 269 (Ch. 2013-193)
    Location: In committee/council (AP)     		Track This Bill

    Floor Amendments (6)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    790887 - Amendment
    Remove line 697 and insert:     		Davis 4/25/2013
    1:18 PM     		House: Adopted
    4/26/2013     		PDF
    133339 - Amendment
    Remove line 780 and insert:     		Davis 4/25/2013
    1:18 PM     		House: Adopted
    4/26/2013     		PDF
    049081 - Amendment
    Remove lines 790-809 and insert:     		Davis 4/25/2013
    1:18 PM     		House: Adopted
    4/26/2013     		PDF
    881683 - Amendment
    Remove lines 1344-1534     		Davis 4/25/2013
    1:18 PM     		House: Adopted
    4/26/2013     		PDF
    572291 - Amendment
    Remove lines 1533-1534 and insert:     		Gaetz 4/25/2013
    1:32 PM     		House: Withdrawn
    4/26/2013     		PDF
    hierarchy 852229 - Amendment to Amendment (572291)
    Remove lines 4-6 of the amendment and insert:     		Gaetz 4/25/2013
    4:55 PM     		House: Withdrawn
    4/26/2013     		PDF

    Citations - Statutes (31)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    162.12 Notices. Page 4 (pdf)
    255.20 Local bids and contracts for public construction works; specification of state-produced lumber. Page 7 (pdf)
    255.257 Energy management; buildings occupied by state agencies. Page 8 (pdf)
    255.2575 Energy-efficient and sustainable buildings. Page 7 (pdf)
    381.0065 Onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems; regulation. Page 8 (pdf)
    489.105 Definitions. Page 11 (pdf)
    489.113 Qualifications for practice; restrictions. Page 24 (pdf)
    489.127 Prohibitions; penalties. Page 24 (pdf)
    489.131 Applicability. Page 26 (pdf)
    489.514 Certification for registered contractors; grandfathering provisions. Page 27 (pdf)
    489.531 Prohibitions; penalties. Page 29 (pdf)
    553.71 Definitions. Page 29 (pdf)
    553.73 Florida Building Code. Page 30 (pdf)
    553.74 Florida Building Commission. Page 30 (pdf)
    553.79 Permits; applications; issuance; inspections. Page 35 (pdf)
    553.842 Product evaluation and approval. Page 36 (pdf)
    553.901 Purpose of thermal efficiency code. Page 38 (pdf)
    553.902 Definitions. Page 39 (pdf)
    553.903 Applicability. Page 40 (pdf)
    553.904 Thermal efficiency standards for new nonresidential buildings. Page 40 (pdf)
    553.905 Thermal efficiency standards for new residential buildings. Page 41 (pdf)
    553.906 Thermal efficiency standards for renovated buildings. Page 42 (pdf)
    553.912 Air conditioners. Page 42 (pdf)
    553.991 Purpose. Page 43 (pdf)
    553.992 Adoption of rating system. Page 43 (pdf)
    553.993 Definitions. Page 43 (pdf)
    553.994 Applicability. Page 45 (pdf)
    553.995 Energy-efficiency ratings for buildings. Page 45 (pdf)
    553.996 Energy-efficiency information brochure. Page 47 (pdf)
    553.997 Public buildings. Page 48 (pdf)
    553.998 Compliance. Page 48 (pdf)

    Citations - Chapter Law (1)

    Chapter Law Section Amended Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    2012-13 Section 11 Page 24 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/HB 1245, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 4/11/2013 at 10:21 AM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   Regulatory Affairs Committee (Post-Meeting) 4/29/2013 (pdf)

    Related Bills (1)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 1252 (c2) Building Construction Simpson Compare Last Action: 5/3/2013 S Died in Community Affairs, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 269 (Ch. 2013-193)
    Location: In committee/council (CA)     		Track This Bill

    Committee Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    820637 - Strike All Amendment
    Remove everything after the enacting clause and insert:     		Davis 4/15/2013
    9:08 PM     		Adopted without Objection
    4/16/2013     		PDF

    Citations - Statutes (23)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    162.12 Notices. Page 3 (pdf)
    381.0065 Onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems; regulation. Page 5 (pdf)
    489.103 Exemptions. Page 8 (pdf)
    489.105 Definitions. Page 9 (pdf)
    489.127 Prohibitions; penalties. Page 21 (pdf)
    489.131 Applicability. Page 23 (pdf)
    489.514 Certification for registered contractors; grandfathering provisions. Page 24 (pdf)
    489.531 Prohibitions; penalties. Page 26 (pdf)
    553.73 Florida Building Code. Page 26 (pdf)
    553.74 Florida Building Commission. Page 27 (pdf)
    553.79 Permits; applications; issuance; inspections. Page 31 (pdf)
    553.842 Product evaluation and approval. Page 31 (pdf)
    553.901 Purpose of thermal efficiency code. Page 33 (pdf)
    553.902 Definitions. Page 34 (pdf)
    553.903 Applicability. Page 36 (pdf)
    553.904 Thermal efficiency standards for new nonresidential buildings. Page 36 (pdf)
    553.905 Thermal efficiency standards for new residential buildings. Page 37 (pdf)
    553.906 Thermal efficiency standards for renovated buildings. Page 37 (pdf)
    553.912 Air conditioners. Page 38 (pdf)
    553.991 Purpose. Page 39 (pdf)
    553.992 Adoption of rating system. Page 39 (pdf)
    553.993 Definitions. Page 39 (pdf)
    553.995 Energy-efficiency ratings for buildings. Page 41 (pdf)

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  • CS/HB 1245, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 4/1/2013 at 6:00 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   Appropriations Committee (Post-Meeting) 4/11/2013 (pdf)

    Related Bills (1)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 1252 (c2) Building Construction Simpson Similar Last Action: 5/3/2013 S Died in Community Affairs, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 269 (Ch. 2013-193)
    Location: In committee/council (CA)     		Track This Bill

    Committee Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    231511 - Amendment
    Between lines 1184 and 1185, insert:     		Davis 4/9/2013
    7:53 PM     		Adopted without Objection
    4/10/2013     		PDF

    Citations - Statutes (23)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    162.12 Notices. Page 3 (pdf)
    381.0065 Onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems; regulation. Page 5 (pdf)
    489.103 Exemptions. Page 8 (pdf)
    489.105 Definitions. Page 9 (pdf)
    489.127 Prohibitions; penalties. Page 21 (pdf)
    489.131 Applicability. Page 23 (pdf)
    489.514 Certification for registered contractors; grandfathering provisions. Page 24 (pdf)
    489.531 Prohibitions; penalties. Page 26 (pdf)
    553.73 Florida Building Code. Page 26 (pdf)
    553.74 Florida Building Commission. Page 27 (pdf)
    553.79 Permits; applications; issuance; inspections. Page 31 (pdf)
    553.842 Product evaluation and approval. Page 31 (pdf)
    553.901 Purpose of thermal efficiency code. Page 33 (pdf)
    553.902 Definitions. Page 34 (pdf)
    553.903 Applicability. Page 36 (pdf)
    553.904 Thermal efficiency standards for new nonresidential buildings. Page 36 (pdf)
    553.905 Thermal efficiency standards for new residential buildings. Page 37 (pdf)
    553.906 Thermal efficiency standards for renovated buildings. Page 37 (pdf)
    553.912 Air conditioners. Page 38 (pdf)
    553.991 Purpose. Page 39 (pdf)
    553.992 Adoption of rating system. Page 39 (pdf)
    553.993 Definitions. Page 39 (pdf)
    553.995 Energy-efficiency ratings for buildings. Page 41 (pdf)

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  • HB 1245, Original Filed Version Posted 3/2/2013 at 11:28 AM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   Business and Professional Regulation Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) 4/1/2013 (pdf)

    Related Bills (1)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 1252 (c1) Building Construction Simpson Compare Last Action: 5/3/2013 S Died in Community Affairs, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 269 (Ch. 2013-193)
    Location: In committee/council (CA)     		Track This Bill

    Committee Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    603281 - Strike All Amendment
    Remove everything after the enacting clause and insert:     		Davis 3/26/2013
    7:41 PM     		Adopted without Objection
    3/27/2013     		PDF

    Citations - Statutes (18)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    381.0065 Onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems; regulation. Page 3 (pdf)
    489.127 Prohibitions; penalties. Page 6 (pdf)
    489.131 Applicability. Page 7 (pdf)
    489.531 Prohibitions; penalties. Page 8 (pdf)
    553.73 Florida Building Code. Page 9 (pdf)
    553.79 Permits; applications; issuance; inspections. Page 9 (pdf)
    553.842 Product evaluation and approval. Page 9 (pdf)
    553.901 Purpose of thermal efficiency code. Page 12 (pdf)
    553.902 Definitions. Page 12 (pdf)
    553.903 Applicability. Page 14 (pdf)
    553.904 Thermal efficiency standards for new nonresidential buildings. Page 14 (pdf)
    553.905 Thermal efficiency standards for new residential buildings. Page 15 (pdf)
    553.906 Thermal efficiency standards for renovated buildings. Page 16 (pdf)
    553.912 Air conditioners. Page 16 (pdf)
    553.991 Purpose. Page 17 (pdf)
    553.992 Adoption of rating system. Page 17 (pdf)
    553.993 Definitions. Page 18 (pdf)
    553.995 Energy-efficiency ratings for buildings. Page 18 (pdf)

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