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CS/CS/CS/HB 641: Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

GENERAL BILL by Regulatory Affairs Committee ; Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee ; Business and Professions Subcommittee ; Trumbull

Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; Revises composition of Board of Professional Surveyors & Mappers; waives specified license & registration fees for honorably discharged veterans of U.S. Armed Forces, spouses of such veterans, or business entities that have majority ownership held by such veterans or spouses of such veterans; requires certain license application for private investigative, private security, & repossession services to include payment of fingerprint processing retention fees; revises firearm & weapons training certification requirements for certain licenses; directs FDLE to retain certain fingerprints & to enter such fingerprints into statewide automated biometric identification system & national retained print arrest notification program; directs DACS to provide such information to certain employers; prohibits use of mail drop as principal location of commercial telephone sellers; provides requirements for travel documents provided by sellers of travel; exempts certain amusement rides from certain safety standards; requires firearm course instructors to maintain records attesting to use of live fire; reduces initial & renewal fees for concealed weapon licenses; provides for certain notice of suspension or revocation of concealed weapon or firearm license or suspension of processing application; requires affidavit for concealed weapon or firearm license renewals; authorizes certain tax collector offices to accept renewal applications for & deliver concealed weapon or firearm licenses; provides an appropriation. APPROPRIATION: $1,305,097

Effective Date: 7/1/2016
Last Action: 3/7/2016 House - Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 772 (Ch. 2016-166), CS/SB 754 (Ch. 2016-161) -HJ 875
Bill Text: PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    11/12/2015 House • Filed
    11/23/2015 House • Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee; Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee; State Affairs Committee -HJ 56
    11/30/2015 House • Original reference(s)- removed: Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee; State Affairs Committee
    • Referred to- Business and Professions Subcommittee; Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee; Regulatory Affairs Committee -HJ 56
    1/8/2016 House • On Committee agenda-- Business and Professions Subcommittee, 01/12/16, 1:30 pm, 12 HOB
    1/12/2016 House • Introduced -HJ 55
    • CS by Business and Professions Subcommittee; YEAS 12 NAYS 1 -HJ 242
    1/20/2016 House • Pending review of CS under Rule 7.19(c)
    • CS by Business and Professions Subcommittee read 1st time -HJ 237
    1/21/2016 House • Now in Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee -HJ 249
    1/26/2016 House • On Committee agenda-- Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee, 01/28/16, 1:00 pm, Reed Hall
    1/28/2016 House • CS/CS by Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee; YEAS 12 NAYS 0 -HJ 363
    2/1/2016 House • Pending review of CS under Rule 7.19(c)
    2/2/2016 House • Now in Regulatory Affairs Committee -HJ 362
    • CS/CS by Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee read 1st time -HJ 359
    2/15/2016 House • On Committee agenda-- Regulatory Affairs Committee, 02/17/16, 9:30 am, Sumner Hall
    2/17/2016 House • CS/CS/CS by- Regulatory Affairs Committee; YEAS 13 NAYS 0 -HJ 519
    2/22/2016 House • Pending review of CS -under Rule 7.19(c)
    • CS/CS/CS by Regulatory Affairs Committee read 1st time -HJ 512
    2/23/2016 House • Placed on Calendar -HJ 560
    2/29/2016 House • Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/02/16
    3/2/2016 House • Temporarily postponed, on 2nd Reading -HJ 673
    3/4/2016 House • Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/07/16
    3/7/2016 House • Substituted CS/CS/SB 772 -HJ 875
    • Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 772 (Ch. 2016-166), CS/SB 754 (Ch. 2016-161) -HJ 875

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  • CS/CS/CS/HB 641, Committee Substitute 3 (Current Bill Version) Posted 2/22/2016 at 9:00 AM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (3)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 643 Pub. Rec./Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Trumbull Linked Last Action: 3/7/2016 H Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 754 (Ch. 2016-161), CS/CS/SB 772 (Ch. 2016-166) -HJ 875
    Location: Laid on Table
    S 772 (er) Regulated Service Providers Richter Similar Last Action: 3/31/2016 Chapter No. 2016-166, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 754 (Ch. 2016-161)
    Location: Became Law
    S 754 (er) Public Records/Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Criminal or Civil Intelligence or Investigative Information Richter Compare Last Action: 3/31/2016 Chapter No. 2016-161, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 772 (Ch. 2016-166)
    Location: Became Law

    Citations - Statutes (40)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    472.007 Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers. Page 7 (pdf)
    472.015 Licensure. Page 8 (pdf)
    493.6105 Initial application for license. Page 9 (pdf)
    493.6106 License requirements; posting. Page 11 (pdf)
    493.6107 Fees. Page 12 (pdf)
    493.6108 Investigation of applicants by Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Page 12 (pdf)
    493.6113 Renewal application for licensure. Page 13 (pdf)
    493.6202 Fees. Page 16 (pdf)
    493.6302 Fees. Page 17 (pdf)
    493.6402 Fees. Page 17 (pdf)
    501.0125 Health studios; definitions. Page 18 (pdf)
    501.015 Health studios; registration requirements and fees. Page 18 (pdf)
    501.605 Licensure of commercial telephone sellers. Page 19 (pdf)
    501.607 Licensure of salespersons. Page 21 (pdf)
    507.03 Registration. Page 23 (pdf)
    527.02 License; penalty; fees. Page 24 (pdf)
    527.021 Registration of transport vehicles. Page 26 (pdf)
    531.37 Definitions. Page 26 (pdf)
    531.415 Fees. Page 26 (pdf)
    531.60 Permit for commercially operated or tested weights or measures instrument or devices. Page 29 (pdf)
    531.61 Exemptions from permit requirement. Page 30 (pdf)
    531.62 Permit application and renewal. Page 31 (pdf)
    531.63 Maximum permit fees. Page 32 (pdf)
    531.65 Unauthorized use; penalties. Page 33 (pdf)
    539.001 The Florida Pawnbroking Act. Page 34 (pdf)
    559.904 Motor vehicle repair shop registration; application; exemption. Page 35 (pdf)
    559.927 Definitions. Page 37 (pdf)
    559.928 Registration. Page 39 (pdf)
    559.9285 Certification of business activities. Page 79 (pdf)
    559.929 Security requirements. Page 44 (pdf)
    559.9295 Submission of vacation certificate documents. Page 48 (pdf)
    559.932 Vacation certificate disclosure. Page 49 (pdf)
    559.933 Vacation certificate cancellation and refund provisions. Page 53 (pdf)
    559.9335 Violations. Page 56 (pdf)
    559.935 Exemptions. Page 61 (pdf)
    559.936 Civil penalties; remedies. Page 63 (pdf)
    559.937 Criminal penalties. Page 80 (pdf)
    616.242 Safety standards for amusement rides. Page 63 (pdf)
    790.06 License to carry concealed weapon or firearm. Page 68 (pdf), Page 77 (pdf)
    790.0625 Appointment of tax collectors to accept applications for a concealed weapon or firearm license; fees; penalties. Page 78 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/HB 641, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 2/1/2016 at 5:51 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   Regulatory Affairs Committee (Post-Meeting) 2/22/2016 (pdf)

    Related Bills (3)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 643 Pub. Rec./Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Trumbull Linked Last Action: 3/7/2016 H Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 754 (Ch. 2016-161), CS/CS/SB 772 (Ch. 2016-166) -HJ 875
    Location: Laid on Table
    S 772 (c2) Regulated Service Providers Richter Similar Last Action: 3/31/2016 Chapter No. 2016-166, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 754 (Ch. 2016-161)
    Location: Became Law
    S 754 (c1) Public Records/Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Criminal or Civil Intelligence or Investigative Information Richter Compare Last Action: 3/31/2016 Chapter No. 2016-161, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 772 (Ch. 2016-166)
    Location: Became Law

    Committee Amendments (5)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    125691 - Amendment
    Remove lines 281-295 and lines 969-1046
    Trumbull 2/16/2016
    7:06 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    2/17/2016
    PDF
    003271 - Amendment
    Remove lines 344-386 and insert:
    Trumbull 2/16/2016
    7:08 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    2/17/2016
    PDF
    543715 - Amendment
    Remove lines 1047-1616 and insert:
    Trumbull 2/16/2016
    7:10 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    2/17/2016
    PDF
    191251 - Amendment
    Remove lines 1817-1966
    Trumbull 2/16/2016
    7:12 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    2/17/2016
    PDF
    052733 - Amendment
    Remove line 2067 and insert:
    Trumbull 2/16/2016
    7:13 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    2/17/2016
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (42)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    472.007 Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers. Page 8 (pdf)
    472.015 Licensure. Page 8 (pdf)
    493.6105 Initial application for license. Page 10 (pdf)
    493.6106 License requirements; posting. Page 12 (pdf)
    493.6107 Fees. Page 13 (pdf)
    493.6108 Investigation of applicants by Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Page 14 (pdf)
    493.6113 Renewal application for licensure. Page 15 (pdf)
    493.6202 Fees. Page 17 (pdf)
    493.6302 Fees. Page 18 (pdf)
    493.6402 Fees. Page 18 (pdf)
    501.0125 Health studios; definitions. Page 19 (pdf)
    501.015 Health studios; registration requirements and fees. Page 19 (pdf)
    501.605 Licensure of commercial telephone sellers. Page 21 (pdf)
    501.607 Licensure of salespersons. Page 23 (pdf)
    507.03 Registration. Page 24 (pdf)
    527.02 License; penalty; fees. Page 25 (pdf)
    527.021 Registration of transport vehicles. Page 27 (pdf)
    531.37 Definitions. Page 27 (pdf)
    531.415 Fees. Page 27 (pdf)
    531.60 Permit for commercially operated or tested weights or measures instrument or devices. Page 30 (pdf)
    531.61 Exemptions from permit requirement. Page 31 (pdf)
    531.62 Permit application and renewal. Page 32 (pdf)
    531.63 Maximum permit fees. Page 33 (pdf)
    531.65 Unauthorized use; penalties. Page 34 (pdf)
    539.001 The Florida Pawnbroking Act. Page 35 (pdf)
    559.904 Motor vehicle repair shop registration; application; exemption. Page 36 (pdf)
    559.917 Bond to release possessory lien claimed by motor vehicle repair shop. Page 38 (pdf)
    559.927 Definitions. Page 41 (pdf)
    559.928 Registration. Page 43 (pdf)
    559.9285 Certification of business activities. Page 86 (pdf)
    559.929 Security requirements. Page 49 (pdf)
    559.9295 Submission of vacation certificate documents. Page 51 (pdf)
    559.932 Vacation certificate disclosure. Page 52 (pdf)
    559.933 Vacation certificate cancellation and refund provisions. Page 56 (pdf)
    559.9335 Violations. Page 58 (pdf)
    559.935 Exemptions. Page 63 (pdf)
    559.936 Civil penalties; remedies. Page 65 (pdf)
    559.937 Criminal penalties. Page 88 (pdf)
    616.242 Safety standards for amusement rides. Page 65 (pdf)
    713.585 Enforcement of lien by sale of motor vehicle. Page 70 (pdf)
    790.06 License to carry concealed weapon or firearm. Page 76 (pdf), Page 85 (pdf)
    790.0625 Appointment of tax collectors to accept applications for a concealed weapon or firearm license; fees; penalties. Page 86 (pdf)

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  • CS/HB 641, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 1/20/2016 at 8:49 AM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) 2/1/2016 (pdf)

    Related Bills (3)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 643 Pub. Rec./Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Trumbull Linked Last Action: 3/7/2016 H Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 754 (Ch. 2016-161), CS/CS/SB 772 (Ch. 2016-166) -HJ 875
    Location: Laid on Table
    S 772 (c1) Regulated Service Providers Richter Similar Last Action: 3/31/2016 Chapter No. 2016-166, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 754 (Ch. 2016-161)
    Location: Became Law
    S 754 (c1) Public Records/Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Criminal or Civil Intelligence or Investigative Information Richter Compare Last Action: 3/31/2016 Chapter No. 2016-161, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 772 (Ch. 2016-166)
    Location: Became Law

    Committee Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    727577 - Amendment
    Between lines 2273 and 2274, insert:
    Trumbull 1/27/2016
    5:40 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    1/28/2016
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (42)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    472.007 Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers. Page 8 (pdf)
    472.015 Licensure. Page 8 (pdf)
    493.6105 Initial application for license. Page 10 (pdf)
    493.6106 License requirements; posting. Page 12 (pdf)
    493.6107 Fees. Page 13 (pdf)
    493.6108 Investigation of applicants by Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Page 14 (pdf)
    493.6113 Renewal application for licensure. Page 15 (pdf)
    493.6202 Fees. Page 17 (pdf)
    493.6302 Fees. Page 18 (pdf)
    493.6402 Fees. Page 18 (pdf)
    501.0125 Health studios; definitions. Page 19 (pdf)
    501.015 Health studios; registration requirements and fees. Page 19 (pdf)
    501.605 Licensure of commercial telephone sellers. Page 21 (pdf)
    501.607 Licensure of salespersons. Page 23 (pdf)
    507.03 Registration. Page 24 (pdf)
    527.02 License; penalty; fees. Page 25 (pdf)
    527.021 Registration of transport vehicles. Page 27 (pdf)
    531.37 Definitions. Page 27 (pdf)
    531.415 Fees. Page 27 (pdf)
    531.60 Permit for commercially operated or tested weights or measures instrument or devices. Page 30 (pdf)
    531.61 Exemptions from permit requirement. Page 31 (pdf)
    531.62 Permit application and renewal. Page 32 (pdf)
    531.63 Maximum permit fees. Page 33 (pdf)
    531.65 Unauthorized use; penalties. Page 34 (pdf)
    539.001 The Florida Pawnbroking Act. Page 35 (pdf)
    559.904 Motor vehicle repair shop registration; application; exemption. Page 36 (pdf)
    559.917 Bond to release possessory lien claimed by motor vehicle repair shop. Page 38 (pdf)
    559.927 Definitions. Page 41 (pdf)
    559.928 Registration. Page 43 (pdf)
    559.9285 Certification of business activities. Page 86 (pdf)
    559.929 Security requirements. Page 49 (pdf)
    559.9295 Submission of vacation certificate documents. Page 51 (pdf)
    559.932 Vacation certificate disclosure. Page 52 (pdf)
    559.933 Vacation certificate cancellation and refund provisions. Page 56 (pdf)
    559.9335 Violations. Page 58 (pdf)
    559.935 Exemptions. Page 63 (pdf)
    559.936 Civil penalties; remedies. Page 65 (pdf)
    559.937 Criminal penalties. Page 88 (pdf)
    616.242 Safety standards for amusement rides. Page 65 (pdf)
    713.585 Enforcement of lien by sale of motor vehicle. Page 70 (pdf)
    790.06 License to carry concealed weapon or firearm. Page 76 (pdf), Page 85 (pdf)
    790.0625 Appointment of tax collectors to accept applications for a concealed weapon or firearm license; fees; penalties. Page 86 (pdf)

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  • HB 641, Original Filed Version Posted 11/12/2015 at 3:18 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   Business and Professions Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) 4/1/2016 (pdf)

    Related Bills (3)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 643 Pub. Rec./Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Trumbull Linked Last Action: 3/7/2016 H Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 754 (Ch. 2016-161), CS/CS/SB 772 (Ch. 2016-166) -HJ 875
    Location: Laid on Table
    S 772 (c1) Regulated Service Providers Richter Similar Last Action: 3/31/2016 Chapter No. 2016-166, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 754 (Ch. 2016-161)
    Location: Became Law
    S 754 Public Records/Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Criminal or Civil Intelligence or Investigative Information Richter Compare Last Action: 3/31/2016 Chapter No. 2016-161, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 772 (Ch. 2016-166)
    Location: Became Law

    Committee Amendments (3)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    814159 - Amendment
    Remove line 482 and insert:
    Trumbull 1/11/2016
    7:30 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    1/12/2016
    PDF
    811655 - Amendment
    Remove lines 1725-2019 and insert:
    Latvala 1/12/2016
    5:16 PM
    Adopted
    1/12/2016
    PDF
    428299 - Amendment
    Remove lines 1925-1943 and insert:
    Trumbull 1/11/2016
    7:31 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    1/12/2016
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (40)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    472.007 Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers. Page 7 (pdf)
    472.015 Licensure. Page 8 (pdf)
    493.6105 Initial application for license. Page 9 (pdf)
    493.6106 License requirements; posting. Page 11 (pdf)
    493.6107 Fees. Page 13 (pdf)
    493.6108 Investigation of applicants by Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Page 13 (pdf)
    493.6113 Renewal application for licensure. Page 14 (pdf)
    493.6202 Fees. Page 17 (pdf)
    493.6302 Fees. Page 17 (pdf)
    493.6402 Fees. Page 18 (pdf)
    501.0125 Health studios; definitions. Page 18 (pdf)
    501.015 Health studios; registration requirements and fees. Page 19 (pdf)
    501.605 Licensure of commercial telephone sellers. Page 20 (pdf)
    501.607 Licensure of salespersons. Page 22 (pdf)
    507.03 Registration. Page 23 (pdf)
    527.02 License; penalty; fees. Page 25 (pdf)
    527.021 Registration of transport vehicles. Page 26 (pdf)
    531.37 Definitions. Page 27 (pdf)
    531.415 Fees. Page 27 (pdf)
    531.60 Permit for commercially operated or tested weights or measures instrument or devices. Page 29 (pdf)
    531.61 Exemptions from permit requirement. Page 31 (pdf)
    531.62 Permit application and renewal. Page 31 (pdf)
    531.63 Maximum permit fees. Page 32 (pdf)
    531.65 Unauthorized use; penalties. Page 34 (pdf)
    539.001 The Florida Pawnbroking Act. Page 35 (pdf)
    559.904 Motor vehicle repair shop registration; application; exemption. Page 36 (pdf)
    559.927 Definitions. Page 37 (pdf)
    559.928 Registration. Page 40 (pdf)
    559.9285 Certification of business activities. Page 77 (pdf)
    559.929 Security requirements. Page 44 (pdf)
    559.9295 Submission of vacation certificate documents. Page 47 (pdf)
    559.932 Vacation certificate disclosure. Page 48 (pdf)
    559.933 Vacation certificate cancellation and refund provisions. Page 52 (pdf)
    559.9335 Violations. Page 54 (pdf)
    559.935 Exemptions. Page 59 (pdf)
    559.936 Civil penalties; remedies. Page 62 (pdf)
    559.937 Criminal penalties. Page 78 (pdf)
    616.242 Safety standards for amusement rides. Page 62 (pdf)
    790.06 License to carry concealed weapon or firearm. Page 67 (pdf), Page 75 (pdf)
    790.0625 Appointment of tax collectors to accept applications for a concealed weapon or firearm license; fees; penalties. Page 77 (pdf)

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