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SB 908: Organization of the Department of Financial Services

GENERAL BILL by Lee

Organization of the Department of Financial Services; Authorizing the Chief Financial Officer, rather than the Division of Accounting and Auditing, to audit and adjust accounts of officers and those indebted to the state; revising the divisions and the location of bureaus within the divisions; amending provisions relating to the transfer of certain functions to the Division of Investigative and Forensic Services; amending provisions relating to the renaming of the Bureau of Unclaimed Property, etc.

Effective Date: 7/1/2016
Last Action: 3/31/2016 - Chapter No. 2016-165, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 651 (Ch. 2016-132)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
  1. Banking and Insurance (BI)
  2. Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government (AGG)
  3. Appropriations (AP)

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    11/18/2015 Senate • Filed
    12/3/2015 Senate • Referred to Banking and Insurance; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government; Appropriations -SJ 68
    1/4/2016 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Banking and Insurance, 01/11/16, 4:00 pm, 110 Senate Office Building
    1/11/2016 Senate • Favorable by Banking and Insurance; YEAS 8 NAYS 0 -SJ 124
    1/12/2016 Senate • Introduced -SJ 68
    • Now in Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government -SJ 124
    1/15/2016 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, 01/21/16, 9:00 am, 110 Senate Office Building
    1/21/2016 Senate • Subcommittee Recommendation: Favorable by Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government; YEAS 7 NAYS 0 -SJ 247
    1/22/2016 Senate • Now in Appropriations -SJ 247
    1/29/2016 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Appropriations, 02/03/16, 9:00 am, 412 Knott Building
    2/3/2016 Senate • Favorable by- Appropriations; YEAS 18 NAYS 0 -SJ 303
    2/4/2016 Senate • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 303
    2/29/2016 Senate • Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/02/16
    3/2/2016 Senate • Read 2nd time -SJ 552
    • Amendment(s) adopted (384246) -SJ 552
    • Ordered engrossed -SJ 562
    • Placed on 3rd reading
    3/4/2016 Senate • Read 3rd time -SJ 718
    • Passed as amended; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 718
    3/4/2016 House • In Messages
    • Referred to Calendar -HJ 830
    • Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/07/16
    • Received -HJ 829
    3/7/2016 House • Read 2nd time -HJ 876
    • Substituted for CS/CS/HB 879 -HJ 876
    • Amendment(s) temporarily postponed (704851, 273837, 054357) -HJ 876
    • Placed on 3rd reading
    3/8/2016 House • Read 3rd time -HJ 915
    • Passed; YEAS 114 NAYS 0 -HJ 916
    3/8/2016 Senate • Ordered enrolled -SJ 837
    3/15/2016 • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
    3/30/2016 • Approved by Governor
    3/31/2016 • Chapter No. 2016-165, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 651 (Ch. 2016-132)

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  • SB 908, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 3/8/2016 at 12:41 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (3)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 879 (c2) Organization of the Department of Financial Services Renner Identical Last Action: 3/7/2016 H Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 908 (Ch. 2016-165), CS/CS/CS/HB 651 (Ch. 2016-132) -HJ 876
    Location: Laid on Table
    H 651 (er) Department of Financial Services Beshears Compare Last Action: 3/28/2016 Chapter No. 2016-132, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 908 (Ch. 2016-165)
    Location: Became Law
    S 992 (c2) Department of Financial Services Brandes Compare Last Action: 3/4/2016 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 651 (Ch. 2016-132), SB 908 (Ch. 2016-165) -SJ 668
    Location: Laid on Table

    Citations - Statutes (43)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    16.59 Medicaid fraud control. Page 9 (pdf)
    17.04 To audit and adjust accounts of officers and those indebted to the state. Page 2 (pdf)
    17.0401 Confidentiality of information relating to financial investigations. Page 3 (pdf)
    20.121 Department of Financial Services. Page 4 (pdf)
    282.709 State agency law enforcement radio system and interoperability network. Page 33 (pdf)
    400.9935 Clinic responsibilities. Page 10 (pdf)
    409.91212 Medicaid managed care fraud. Page 11 (pdf)
    440.105 Prohibited activities; reports; penalties; limitations. Page 12 (pdf)
    440.1051 Fraud reports; civil immunity; criminal penalties. Page 13 (pdf)
    440.12 Time for commencement and limits on weekly rate of compensation. Page 13 (pdf)
    538.32 Registration, transaction, and recordkeeping requirements; penalties. Page 41 (pdf)
    552.113 Reports of thefts, illegal use, or illegal possession. Page 35 (pdf)
    552.21 Confiscation and disposal of explosives. Page 35 (pdf)
    624.26 Collaborative arrangement with the Department of Health and Human Services. Page 7 (pdf)
    624.307 General powers; duties. Page 8 (pdf)
    624.502 Service of process fee. Page 9 (pdf)
    624.521 Deposit of certain tax receipts; refund of improper payments. Page 14 (pdf)
    626.016 Powers and duties of department, commission, and office. Page 14 (pdf)
    626.989 Investigation by department or Division of Insurance Fraud; compliance; immunity; confidential information; reports to division; division investigator’s power of arrest. Page 15 (pdf)
    626.9892 Anti-Fraud Reward Program; reporting of insurance fraud. Page 26 (pdf)
    626.9893 Disposition of revenues; criminal or forfeiture proceedings. Page 26 (pdf)
    626.9894 Gifts and grants. Page 26 (pdf)
    626.99278 Viatical provider anti-fraud plan. Page 27 (pdf)
    627.351 Insurance risk apportionment plans. Page 28 (pdf)
    627.711 Notice of premium discounts for hurricane loss mitigation; uniform mitigation verification inspection form. Page 28 (pdf)
    627.736 Required personal injury protection benefits; exclusions; priority; claims. Page 30 (pdf)
    627.7401 Notification of insured’s rights. Page 32 (pdf)
    631.156 Investigation by the department; scope of authority; sharing of materials. Page 33 (pdf)
    633.112 State Fire Marshal; hearings; investigations; recordkeeping and reports; subpoenas of witnesses; orders of circuit court. Page 36 (pdf)
    633.114 State Fire Marshal agents; authority; duties; compensation. Page 36 (pdf)
    633.122 Impersonating State Fire Marshal, firefighter, volunteer firefighter, or firesafety inspector; criminal penalties. Page 37 (pdf)
    633.126 Investigation of fraudulent insurance claims and crimes; immunity of insurance companies supplying information. Page 37 (pdf)
    633.422 Firefighters; supplemental compensation. Page 38 (pdf)
    633.508 Workplace safety; rulemaking authority; division authority. Page 39 (pdf)
    633.512 Compliance. Page 40 (pdf)
    633.518 Studies, investigations, inspections, or inquiries by the division; refusal to admit; penalty. Page 40 (pdf)
    641.30 Construction and relationship to other laws. Page 33 (pdf)
    717.1241 Conflicting claims. Page 42 (pdf)
    717.1323 Prohibited practice. Page 43 (pdf)
    717.135 Power of attorney to recover reported property in the custody of the department. Page 44 (pdf)
    717.1351 Acquisition of unclaimed property. Page 46 (pdf)
    791.013 Testing and approval of sparklers; penalties. Page 41 (pdf)
    932.7055 Disposition of liens and forfeited property. Page 49 (pdf)

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  • SB 908, Engrossed 1 Posted 3/2/2016 at 5:03 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (3)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 879 (c2) Organization of the Department of Financial Services Renner Identical Last Action: 3/7/2016 H Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 908 (Ch. 2016-165), CS/CS/CS/HB 651 (Ch. 2016-132) -HJ 876
    Location: Laid on Table
    H 651 (e1) Department of Financial Services Beshears Compare Last Action: 3/28/2016 Chapter No. 2016-132, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 908 (Ch. 2016-165)
    Location: Became Law
    S 992 (c2) Department of Financial Services Brandes Compare Last Action: 3/4/2016 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 651 (Ch. 2016-132), SB 908 (Ch. 2016-165) -SJ 668
    Location: Laid on Table

    Floor Amendments (3)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    704851 - Amendment
    Between lines 255 and 256, insert:
    Artiles 3/7/2016
    7:45 AM
    House: Temporarily Postponed
    3/7/2016
    PDF
    273837 - Amendment
    Between lines 255 and 256, insert:
    Artiles 3/7/2016
    7:45 AM
    House: Temporarily Postponed
    3/7/2016
    PDF
    054357 - Amendment
    Remove line 1411 and insert:
    Artiles 3/7/2016
    7:45 AM
    House: Temporarily Postponed
    3/7/2016
    PDF

    Floor Votes (2)

    Date Chamber Result
    3/4/2016 4:19 PM Senate 38 Yeas - 0 Nays
    3/8/2016 11:33 AM House 114 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (42)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    16.59 Medicaid fraud control. Page 9 (pdf)
    17.04 To audit and adjust accounts of officers and those indebted to the state. Page 2 (pdf)
    17.0401 Confidentiality of information relating to financial investigations. Page 3 (pdf)
    20.121 Department of Financial Services. Page 4 (pdf)
    282.709 State agency law enforcement radio system and interoperability network. Page 33 (pdf)
    400.9935 Clinic responsibilities. Page 10 (pdf)
    409.91212 Medicaid managed care fraud. Page 11 (pdf)
    440.105 Prohibited activities; reports; penalties; limitations. Page 12 (pdf)
    440.1051 Fraud reports; civil immunity; criminal penalties. Page 13 (pdf)
    440.12 Time for commencement and limits on weekly rate of compensation. Page 13 (pdf)
    538.32 Registration, transaction, and recordkeeping requirements; penalties. Page 41 (pdf)
    552.113 Reports of thefts, illegal use, or illegal possession. Page 35 (pdf)
    552.21 Confiscation and disposal of explosives. Page 35 (pdf)
    624.26 Collaborative arrangement with the Department of Health and Human Services. Page 7 (pdf)
    624.307 General powers; duties. Page 8 (pdf)
    624.502 Service of process fee. Page 9 (pdf)
    624.521 Deposit of certain tax receipts; refund of improper payments. Page 14 (pdf)
    626.016 Powers and duties of department, commission, and office. Page 14 (pdf)
    626.989 Investigation by department or Division of Insurance Fraud; compliance; immunity; confidential information; reports to division; division investigator’s power of arrest. Page 15 (pdf)
    626.9892 Anti-Fraud Reward Program; reporting of insurance fraud. Page 26 (pdf)
    626.9893 Disposition of revenues; criminal or forfeiture proceedings. Page 26 (pdf)
    626.9894 Gifts and grants. Page 26 (pdf)
    626.99278 Viatical provider anti-fraud plan. Page 27 (pdf)
    627.351 Insurance risk apportionment plans. Page 28 (pdf)
    627.711 Notice of premium discounts for hurricane loss mitigation; uniform mitigation verification inspection form. Page 28 (pdf)
    627.736 Required personal injury protection benefits; exclusions; priority; claims. Page 30 (pdf)
    627.7401 Notification of insured’s rights. Page 32 (pdf)
    631.156 Investigation by the department; scope of authority; sharing of materials. Page 33 (pdf)
    633.112 State Fire Marshal; hearings; investigations; recordkeeping and reports; subpoenas of witnesses; orders of circuit court. Page 36 (pdf)
    633.114 State Fire Marshal agents; authority; duties; compensation. Page 36 (pdf)
    633.122 Impersonating State Fire Marshal, firefighter, volunteer firefighter, or firesafety inspector; criminal penalties. Page 37 (pdf)
    633.126 Investigation of fraudulent insurance claims and crimes; immunity of insurance companies supplying information. Page 37 (pdf)
    633.422 Firefighters; supplemental compensation. Page 38 (pdf)
    633.508 Workplace safety; rulemaking authority; division authority. Page 39 (pdf)
    633.512 Compliance. Page 40 (pdf)
    633.518 Studies, investigations, inspections, or inquiries by the division; refusal to admit; penalty. Page 40 (pdf)
    641.30 Construction and relationship to other laws. Page 33 (pdf)
    717.1241 Conflicting claims. Page 42 (pdf)
    717.1323 Prohibited practice. Page 43 (pdf)
    717.135 Power of attorney to recover reported property in the custody of the department. Page 44 (pdf)
    791.013 Testing and approval of sparklers; penalties. Page 41 (pdf)
    932.7055 Disposition of liens and forfeited property. Page 49 (pdf)

    Citations - Chapter Law (1)

    Chapter Law Section Amended Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    2015-222 Section 41

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  • SB 908, Original Filed Version Posted 11/18/2015 at 1:21 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Banking and Insurance (Pre-Meeting) 1/8/2016 (pdf)
    Banking and Insurance (Post-Meeting) 1/11/2016 (pdf)
    Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government (Pre-Meeting) 1/20/2016 (pdf)
    Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government (Post-Meeting) 1/22/2016 (pdf)
    Appropriations (Pre-Meeting) 2/2/2016 (pdf)
    Appropriations (Post-Meeting) 2/4/2016 (pdf)

    Related Bills (3)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 879 (c2) Organization of the Department of Financial Services Renner Similar Last Action: 3/7/2016 H Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 908 (Ch. 2016-165), CS/CS/CS/HB 651 (Ch. 2016-132) -HJ 876
    Location: Laid on Table
    H 651 (c3) Department of Financial Services Beshears Compare Last Action: 3/28/2016 Chapter No. 2016-132, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 908 (Ch. 2016-165)
    Location: Became Law
    S 992 (c2) Department of Financial Services Brandes Compare Last Action: 3/4/2016 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 651 (Ch. 2016-132), SB 908 (Ch. 2016-165) -SJ 668
    Location: Laid on Table

    Floor Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    384246 - Amendment (Delete All)
    Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:
    Lee 3/1/2016
    4:49 PM
    Senate: Adopted
    3/2/2016
    Web Page
    PDF

    Committee Votes (3)

    Date Committee Result
    1/11/2016 4:00 PM Banking and Insurance 8 Yeas - 0 Nays
    1/21/2016 9:00 AM Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government 7 Yeas - 0 Nays
    2/3/2016 9:00 AM Appropriations 18 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (44)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    16.59 Medicaid fraud control. Page 10 (pdf)
    17.04 To audit and adjust accounts of officers and those indebted to the state. Page 2 (pdf)
    17.0401 Confidentiality of information relating to financial investigations. Page 3 (pdf)
    20.121 Department of Financial Services. Page 4 (pdf)
    282.709 State agency law enforcement radio system and interoperability network. Page 32 (pdf)
    400.9935 Clinic responsibilities. Page 10 (pdf)
    409.91212 Medicaid managed care fraud. Page 11 (pdf)
    440.105 Prohibited activities; reports; penalties; limitations. Page 12 (pdf)
    440.1051 Fraud reports; civil immunity; criminal penalties. Page 13 (pdf)
    440.12 Time for commencement and limits on weekly rate of compensation. Page 14 (pdf)
    538.32 Registration, transaction, and recordkeeping requirements; penalties. Page 40 (pdf)
    552.113 Reports of thefts, illegal use, or illegal possession. Page 33 (pdf)
    552.21 Confiscation and disposal of explosives. Page 34 (pdf)
    624.26 Collaborative arrangement with the Department of Health and Human Services. Page 8 (pdf)
    624.307 General powers; duties. Page 8 (pdf)
    624.521 Deposit of certain tax receipts; refund of improper payments. Page 14 (pdf)
    626.016 Powers and duties of department, commission, and office. Page 15 (pdf)
    626.989 Investigation by department or Division of Insurance Fraud; compliance; immunity; confidential information; reports to division; division investigator’s power of arrest. Page 15 (pdf)
    626.9892 Anti-Fraud Reward Program; reporting of insurance fraud. Page 24 (pdf)
    626.9893 Disposition of revenues; criminal or forfeiture proceedings. Page 25 (pdf)
    626.9894 Gifts and grants. Page 25 (pdf)
    626.99278 Viatical provider anti-fraud plan. Page 26 (pdf)
    627.351 Insurance risk apportionment plans. Page 26 (pdf)
    627.711 Notice of premium discounts for hurricane loss mitigation; uniform mitigation verification inspection form. Page 27 (pdf)
    627.736 Required personal injury protection benefits; exclusions; priority; claims. Page 29 (pdf)
    627.7401 Notification of insured’s rights. Page 31 (pdf)
    631.156 Investigation by the department; scope of authority; sharing of materials. Page 32 (pdf)
    633.112 State Fire Marshal; hearings; investigations; recordkeeping and reports; subpoenas of witnesses; orders of circuit court. Page 34 (pdf)
    633.114 State Fire Marshal agents; authority; duties; compensation. Page 35 (pdf)
    633.122 Impersonating State Fire Marshal, firefighter, volunteer firefighter, or firesafety inspector; criminal penalties. Page 35 (pdf)
    633.126 Investigation of fraudulent insurance claims and crimes; immunity of insurance companies supplying information. Page 36 (pdf)
    633.422 Firefighters; supplemental compensation. Page 37 (pdf)
    633.508 Workplace safety; rulemaking authority; division authority. Page 38 (pdf)
    633.512 Compliance. Page 38 (pdf)
    633.518 Studies, investigations, inspections, or inquiries by the division; refusal to admit; penalty. Page 39 (pdf)
    641.30 Construction and relationship to other laws. Page 32 (pdf)
    717.1241 Conflicting claims. Page 41 (pdf)
    717.1323 Prohibited practice. Page 42 (pdf)
    717.135 Power of attorney to recover reported property in the custody of the department. Page 42 (pdf)
    717.1351 Acquisition of unclaimed property. Page 45 (pdf)
    717.138 Rulemaking authority. Page 47 (pdf)
    717.1400 Registration. Page 47 (pdf)
    791.013 Testing and approval of sparklers; penalties. Page 39 (pdf)
    932.7055 Disposition of liens and forfeited property. Page 48 (pdf)

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