CS/CS/CS/SB 474: Deregulation of Professions and Occupations
GENERAL BILL by Appropriations ; Commerce and Tourism ; Innovation, Industry, and Technology ; Albritton ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Gruters
Deregulation of Professions and Occupations; Citing this act as the “Occupational Freedom and Opportunity Act”; requiring the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to waive the requirement to pass the Commercial Driver License Skills Tests for certain servicemembers and veterans; deleting the requirement that a yacht broker maintain a separate license for each branch office; specifying that the failure to repay certain student loans is not considered a failure to perform a statutory or legal obligation for which certain disciplinary action can be taken; revising licensure requirements for engineers who hold specified licenses in another state, etc.
Effective Date: Except as otherwise expressly provided in this act, this act shall take effect July 1, 2020
Last Action: 3/12/2020 Senate - Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 1193 (Ch. 2020-160), CS/CS/CS/HB 115 (Ch. 2020-125), CS/CS/CS/HB 713 (Ch. 2020-133) -SJ 746
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 3/12/2020 Senate - Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 1193 (Ch. 2020-160), CS/CS/CS/HB 115 (Ch. 2020-125), CS/CS/CS/HB 713 (Ch. 2020-133) -SJ 746
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
- Innovation, Industry, and Technology (IT)
- Commerce and Tourism (CM)
- Appropriations (AP)
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 10/7/2019 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 11/1/2019 | Senate |
• Referred to Innovation, Industry, and Technology; Commerce and Tourism; Appropriations -SJ 37 |
| 1/14/2020 | Senate |
• Introduced -SJ 36 |
| 1/16/2020 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Innovation, Industry, and Technology, 01/21/20, 2:30 pm, 110 Senate Building |
| 1/21/2020 | Senate |
• CS by Innovation, Industry, and Technology; YEAS 8 NAYS 0 -SJ 155 |
| 1/22/2020 | Senate |
• Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute) |
| 1/23/2020 | Senate |
• Now in Commerce and Tourism |
| 1/27/2020 | Senate |
• CS by Innovation, Industry, and Technology read 1st time -SJ 193 |
| 1/30/2020 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Commerce and Tourism, 02/04/20, 9:00 am, 110 Senate Building |
| 2/4/2020 | Senate |
• CS/CS by Commerce and Tourism; YEAS 4 NAYS 0 -SJ 239 |
| 2/5/2020 | Senate |
• Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute) |
| 2/6/2020 | Senate |
• CS/CS by Commerce and Tourism read 1st time -SJ 244 |
| 2/10/2020 | Senate |
• Now in Appropriations |
| 2/17/2020 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Appropriations, 02/20/20, 9:00 am, 412 Knott Building |
| 2/20/2020 | Senate |
• CS/CS/CS by- Appropriations; YEAS 20 NAYS 1 -SJ 346 |
| 2/24/2020 | Senate |
• Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute) |
| 2/26/2020 | Senate |
• CS/CS/CS by Appropriations read 1st time -SJ 348 |
| 2/27/2020 | Senate |
• Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading |
| 3/5/2020 | Senate |
• Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/06/20 -SJ 519 |
| 3/6/2020 | Senate |
• Read 2nd time -SJ 488 • Temporarily postponed -SJ 489 • Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 518 |
| 3/9/2020 | Senate |
• Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 550 |
| 3/10/2020 | Senate |
• Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 653 |
| 3/11/2020 | Senate |
• Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 724 |
| 3/12/2020 | Senate |
• Read 2nd time -SJ 743 • Substituted CS/HB 1193 -SJ 746 • Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 1193 (Ch. 2020-160), CS/CS/CS/HB 115 (Ch. 2020-125), CS/CS/CS/HB 713 (Ch. 2020-133) -SJ 746 |
Related Bills
| Bill Number | Subject | Filed By | Relationship | Last Action and Location | Track Bills |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H 1193 (er) | Deregulation of Professions and Occupations | Ingoglia | Similar | Last Action: 7/1/2020 Chapter No. 2020-160, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 115 (Ch. 2020-125), CS/CS/CS/HB 713 (Ch. 2020-133) |
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| H 77 | Student Loans and Scholarship Obligations of Health Care Practitioners | Goff-Marcil | Compare | Last Action: 1/10/2020 H Withdrawn prior to introduction, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 115 (Ch. 2020-125), CS/CS/CS/HB 713 (Ch. 2020-133), CS/HB 1193 (Ch. 2020-160) -HJ 13 |
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| H 115 (er) | Keep Our Graduates Working Act | Health Quality Subcommittee | Compare | Last Action: 6/30/2020 Chapter No. 2020-125, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 713 (Ch. 2020-133), CS/HB 1193 (Ch. 2020-160) |
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| H 707 (c1) | Legislative Review of Occupational Regulations | Renner | Compare | Last Action: 3/14/2020 S Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 713 (Ch. 2020-133), CS/HB 1193 (Ch. 2020-160) |
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| H 713 (er) | Health Regulation | Health Quality Subcommittee | Compare | Last Action: 6/30/2020 Chapter No. 2020-133, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 115 (Ch. 2020-125), CS/CS/HB 731 (Ch. 2020-156), CS/HB 1193 (Ch. 2020-160), CS/HB 1461 (Ch. 2020-47), CS/SB 218 (Ch. 2020-50), CS/SB 226 (Ch. 2020-29) |
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| H 5401 | Department of Environmental Protection | Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee | Compare | Last Action: 3/14/2020 S Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 1193 (Ch. 2020-160), HB 5001 (Ch. 2020-111) |
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| S 66 (c1) | Student Loans and Scholarship Obligations of Health Care Practitioners | Cruz | Compare | Last Action: 3/14/2020 S Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Education, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 115 (Ch. 2020-125), CS/CS/CS/HB 713 (Ch. 2020-133), CS/HB 1193 (Ch. 2020-160) |
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| S 230 (c3) | Department of Health | Harrell | Compare | Last Action: 3/13/2020 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 713 (Ch. 2020-133), CS/CS/CS/HB 115 (Ch. 2020-125), CS/CS/HB 731 (Ch. 2020-156), CS/HB 1193 (Ch. 2020-160), CS/HB 1461 (Ch. 2020-47), CS/SB 218 (Ch. 2020-50), CS/SB 226 (Ch. 2020-29) -SJ 860 |
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| S 356 (c1) | Keep Our Graduates Working Act | Hutson | Compare | Last Action: 2/6/2020 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 115 (Ch. 2020-125), CS/CS/CS/HB 713 (Ch. 2020-133), CS/HB 1193 (Ch. 2020-160) -SJ 239 |
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| S 926 | Health Care Practitioner Licensure | Harrell | Compare | Last Action: 3/14/2020 S Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 115 (Ch. 2020-125), CS/CS/CS/HB 713 (Ch. 2020-133), CS/HB 1193 (Ch. 2020-160) |
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| S 1124 (c1) | Occupational Regulatory Programs | Diaz | Compare | Last Action: 3/14/2020 S Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 713 (Ch. 2020-133), CS/HB 1193 (Ch. 2020-160) |
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Bill Text
| Version | Posted | Format |
|---|---|---|
| S 474 Filed | 10/7/2019 4:53 PM | Web Page | PDF |
| S 474 c1 | 1/22/2020 2:56 PM | Web Page | PDF |
| S 474 c2 | 2/5/2020 3:49 PM | Web Page | PDF |
| S 474 c3 | 2/24/2020 11:22 AM | Web Page | PDF |
Committee Amendments
| Amendment | Sponsor | Filed | Last Committee Action | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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377130 - Amendment Delete lines 232 - 2196 and insert: |
Innovation, Industry, and Technology (Albritton) |
1/17/2020 2:35 PM |
Replaced by Committee Substitute
1/22/2020 |
Web Page
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| Amendment | Sponsor | Filed | Last Committee Action | Format |
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502686 - Amendment Delete line 704 and insert: |
Commerce and Tourism (Albritton) |
2/3/2020 8:29 AM |
Replaced by Substitute Amendment
2/4/2020 |
Web Page
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865724 - Substitute Amendment (502686) Delete lines 207 - 1318 and insert: |
Commerce and Tourism (Albritton) |
2/4/2020 8:06 AM |
Replaced by Committee Substitute
2/4/2020 |
Web Page
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538138 - Amendment Delete lines 863 - 894 and insert: |
Commerce and Tourism (Albritton) |
2/3/2020 8:32 AM |
Withdrawn
2/4/2020 |
Web Page
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510452 - Amendment Delete lines 1080 - 1085 and insert: |
Commerce and Tourism (Albritton) |
2/3/2020 8:30 AM |
Withdrawn
2/4/2020 |
Web Page
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867106 - Amendment Between lines 1605 and 1606 insert: |
Commerce and Tourism (Albritton) |
2/3/2020 8:29 AM |
Replaced by Committee Substitute
2/4/2020 |
Web Page
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569536 - Amendment Delete lines 1853 - 1878 and insert: |
Commerce and Tourism (Albritton) |
2/3/2020 8:30 AM |
Replaced by Committee Substitute
2/4/2020 |
Web Page
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751274 - Amendment Delete lines 1883 - 1899 and insert: |
Commerce and Tourism (Albritton) |
2/3/2020 8:30 AM |
Replaced by Committee Substitute
2/4/2020 |
Web Page
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891252 - Amendment Delete lines 1932 - 1943 and insert: |
Commerce and Tourism (Albritton) |
2/3/2020 8:30 AM |
Replaced by Committee Substitute
2/4/2020 |
Web Page
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688848 - Amendment Delete lines 2000 - 2114 and insert: |
Commerce and Tourism (Albritton) |
2/3/2020 8:29 AM |
Withdrawn
2/4/2020 |
Web Page
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782978 - Amendment Between lines 2119 and 2120 insert: |
Commerce and Tourism (Albritton) |
2/3/2020 8:30 AM |
Replaced by Committee Substitute
2/4/2020 |
Web Page
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| Amendment | Sponsor | Filed | Last Committee Action | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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525354 - Amendment Delete lines 290 - 2102 and insert: |
Appropriations (Albritton) |
2/19/2020 9:41 AM |
Replaced by Committee Substitute
2/20/2020 |
Web Page
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Bill Analyses
| Type | Analysis | Author | Posted | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Analysis | S 474 | Innovation, Industry, and Technology (Pre-Meeting) | 1/16/2020 5:16 PM | |
| Bill Analysis | S 474 | Innovation, Industry, and Technology (Post-Meeting) | 1/22/2020 2:43 PM | |
| Bill Analysis | S 474 | Commerce and Tourism (Pre-Meeting) | 2/3/2020 8:55 AM | |
| Bill Analysis | S 474 | Commerce and Tourism (Post-Meeting) | 2/5/2020 3:30 PM | |
| Bill Analysis | S 474 | Appropriations (Pre-Meeting) | 2/19/2020 9:31 AM | |
| Bill Analysis | S 474 | Appropriations (Post-Meeting) | 2/24/2020 10:43 AM |
Vote History - Committee
| Version | Committee | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 474 Filed | Innovation, Industry, and Technology | 1/21/2020 2:30 PM | 8 Yeas - 0 Nays |
| S 474 c1 | Commerce and Tourism | 2/4/2020 9:00 AM | 4 Yeas - 0 Nays |
| S 474 c2 | Appropriations | 2/20/2020 9:00 AM | 20 Yeas - 1 Nays |
Vote History - Floor
No Vote History AvailableCitations - Statutes (97)
| Citation | Catchline | Location in Bill Location In Bill Help |
|---|---|---|
| 287.055 | Acquisition of professional architectural, engineering, landscape architectural, or surveying and mapping services; definitions; procedures; contingent fees prohibited; penalties. | Page 97 (pdf) |
| 322.57 | Tests of knowledge concerning specified vehicles; endorsement; nonresidents; violations. | Page 10 (pdf) |
| 326.004 | Licensing. | Page 11 (pdf) |
| 447.02 | Definitions. | Page 12 (pdf) |
| 447.04 | Business agents; licenses, permits. | Page 12 (pdf) |
| 447.041 | Hearings. | Page 12 (pdf) |
| 447.045 | Information confidential. | Page 12 (pdf) |
| 447.06 | Registration of labor organizations required. | Page 12 (pdf) |
| 447.09 | Right of franchise preserved; penalties. | Page 12 (pdf) |
| 447.12 | Fees for registration. | Page 12 (pdf) |
| 447.16 | Applicability of chapter. | Page 12 (pdf) |
| 447.305 | Registration of employee organization. | Page 12 (pdf) |
| 455.213 | General licensing provisions. | Page 13 (pdf) |
| 455.2278 | Page 13 (pdf) | |
| 456.072 | Grounds for discipline; penalties; enforcement. | Page 14 (pdf) |
| 456.0721 | Practitioners in default on student loan or scholarship obligations; investigation; report. | Page 14 (pdf) |
| 456.074 | Certain health care practitioners; immediate suspension of license. | Page 15 (pdf) |
| 468.385 | Licenses required; qualifications; examination. | Page 15 (pdf) |
| 468.401 | Regulation of talent agencies; definitions. | Page 16 (pdf) |
| 468.402 | Duties of the department; authority to issue and revoke license; adoption of rules. | Page 17 (pdf) |
| 468.403 | License requirements. | Page 17 (pdf) |
| 468.404 | License; fees; renewals. | Page 17 (pdf) |
| 468.405 | Qualification for talent agency license. | Page 17 (pdf) |
| 468.406 | Fees to be charged by talent agencies; rates; display. | Page 17 (pdf) |
| 468.407 | License; content; posting. | Page 18 (pdf) |
| 468.408 | Bond required. | Page 18 (pdf) |
| 468.409 | Records required to be kept. | Page 19 (pdf) |
| 468.410 | Prohibition against registration fees; referral. | Page 20 (pdf) |
| 468.412 | Talent agency regulations; prohibited acts. | Page 20 (pdf) |
| 468.413 | Legal requirements; penalties. | Page 22 (pdf) |
| 468.414 | Collection and deposit of moneys; appropriation. | Page 24 (pdf) |
| 468.415 | Sexual misconduct in the operation of a talent agency. | Page 24 (pdf) |
| 468.505 | Exemptions; exceptions. | Page 25 (pdf) |
| 468.524 | Application for license. | Page 25 (pdf) |
| 468.603 | Definitions. | Page 26 (pdf) |
| 468.609 | Administration of this part; standards for certification; additional categories of certification. | Page 26 (pdf) |
| 468.613 | Certification by endorsement. | Page 30 (pdf) |
| 468.8314 | Licensure. | Page 31 (pdf) |
| 471.015 | Licensure. | Page 31 (pdf) |
| 473.308 | Licensure. | Page 32 (pdf) |
| 474.202 | Definitions. | Page 33 (pdf) |
| 474.207 | Licensure by examination. | Page 34 (pdf) |
| 474.217 | Licensure by endorsement. | Page 34 (pdf) |
| 476.114 | Examination; prerequisites. | Page 35 (pdf) |
| 476.144 | Licensure. | Page 36 (pdf) |
| 477.013 | Definitions. | Page 37 (pdf) |
| 477.0132 | Hair braiding, hair wrapping, and body wrapping registration. | Page 37 (pdf) |
| 477.0135 | Exemptions. | Page 37 (pdf) |
| 477.019 | Cosmetologists; qualifications; licensure; supervised practice; license renewal; endorsement; continuing education. | Page 38 (pdf) |
| 477.0201 | Specialty registration; qualifications; registration renewal; endorsement. | Page 39 (pdf) |
| 477.026 | Fees; disposition. | Page 40 (pdf) |
| 477.0263 | Cosmetology services to be performed in licensed salon; exceptions. | Page 41 (pdf) |
| 477.0265 | Prohibited acts. | Page 41 (pdf) |
| 477.029 | Penalty. | Page 42 (pdf) |
| 481.201 | Purpose. | Page 42 (pdf) |
| 481.203 | Definitions. | Page 42 (pdf) |
| 481.205 | Board of Architecture and Interior Design. | Page 46 (pdf) |
| 481.207 | Fees. | Page 47 (pdf) |
| 481.209 | Examinations. | Page 48 (pdf) |
| 481.213 | Licensure. | Page 50 (pdf) |
| 481.2131 | Interior design; practice requirements; disclosure of compensation for professional services. | Page 52 (pdf) |
| 481.215 | Renewal of license. | Page 53 (pdf) |
| 481.217 | Inactive status. | Page 54 (pdf) |
| 481.219 | Certification of partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations. | Page 55 (pdf) |
| 481.221 | Seals; display of certificate number. | Page 60 (pdf) |
| 481.223 | Prohibitions; penalties; injunctive relief. | Page 61 (pdf) |
| 481.2251 | Disciplinary proceedings against registered interior designers. | Page 62 (pdf) |
| 481.229 | Exceptions; exemptions from licensure. | Page 65 (pdf) |
| 481.231 | Effect of part locally. | Page 67 (pdf) |
| 481.303 | Definitions. | Page 68 (pdf) |
| 481.310 | Practical experience requirement. | Page 69 (pdf) |
| 481.311 | Licensure. | Page 70 (pdf) |
| 481.313 | Renewal of license. | Page 71 (pdf) |
| 481.317 | Temporary certificates. | Page 71 (pdf) |
| 481.319 | Corporate and partnership practice of landscape architecture; certificate of authorization. | Page 72 (pdf) |
| 481.321 | Seals; display of certificate number. | Page 74 (pdf) |
| 481.329 | Exceptions; exemptions from licensure. | Page 74 (pdf) |
| 489.103 | Exemptions. | Page 75 (pdf) |
| 489.111 | Licensure by examination. | Page 75 (pdf) |
| 489.113 | Qualifications for practice; restrictions. | Page 79 (pdf) |
| 489.115 | Certification and registration; endorsement; reciprocity; renewals; continuing education. | Page 79 (pdf) |
| 489.511 | Certification; application; examinations; endorsement. | Page 81 (pdf) |
| 489.517 | Renewal of certificate or registration; continuing education. | Page 82 (pdf) |
| 489.518 | Alarm system agents. | Page 83 (pdf) |
| 492.104 | Rulemaking authority. | Page 84 (pdf) |
| 492.108 | Licensure by endorsement; requirements; fees. | Page 85 (pdf) |
| 492.111 | Practice of professional geology by a firm, corporation, or partnership; certificate of authorization. | Page 86 (pdf) |
| 492.113 | Disciplinary proceedings. | Page 89 (pdf) |
| 492.115 | Roster of licensed professional geologists. | Page 89 (pdf) |
| 509.102 | Page 89 (pdf) | |
| 548.003 | Florida State Boxing Commission. | Page 90 (pdf) |
| 548.017 | Participants, managers, and other persons required to have licenses. | Page 91 (pdf) |
| 553.5141 | Certifications of conformity and remediation plans. | Page 91 (pdf) |
| 553.74 | Florida Building Commission. | Page 92 (pdf) |
| 558.002 | Definitions. | Page 97 (pdf) |
| 559.25 | Exemptions. | Page 97 (pdf) |
| 823.15 | Dogs and cats released from animal shelters or animal control agencies; sterilization requirement. | Page 96 (pdf) |
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