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HB 775: Civil Actions

GENERAL BILL by Judiciary ; Byrd ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Waters ; Green

Civil Actions; provides for instructions to juries after jury is sworn in; provides for taking notes under certain circumstances; requires that court require mediation in certain actions for monetary damages; provides that certain venue provisions in contract for improvement to real property are void; provides employer with presumption against negligent hiring under specified conditions; provides for severability, etc. Amends FS.

Effective Date: 10/01/1999 except as otherwise provided
 Last Action: 5/26/1999 - Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 99-225; See also CS/HB 681 (Ch. 99-386)
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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    2/15/1999 House • Prefiled
    2/18/1999 House • Placed on Calendar
    3/2/1999 House • Introduced, placed on Calendar -HJ 00069
    3/9/1999 House • Placed on Special Order Calendar; Read second time -HJ 00225; Amendment(s) adopted -HJ 00226; Amendment(s) failed -HJ 00227; Amendment(s) reconsidered, adopted -HJ 00229; Amendment pending -HJ 00234; Pending amendment abandoned -HJ 00235
    3/10/1999 House • Read third time -HJ 00257; Amendment(s) adopted -HJ 00258; Passed as amended; YEAS 86 NAYS 33 -HJ 00278; Immediately certified -HJ 00278
    3/10/1999 Senate • In Messages; Received, referred to Judiciary -SJ 00209; Immediately withdrawn from Judiciary -SJ 00171; Read second time -SJ 00172; Amendment(s) adopted -SJ 00172; Read third time -SJ 00181; Passed as amended; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 00181; Immediately certified -SJ 00181
    3/10/1999 House • In returning messages
    4/8/1999 House • Refused to concur, requested Senate to recede -HJ 00519, -HJ 00529
    4/8/1999 Senate • In returning messages; Refused to recede, acceded to request for conference committee -SJ 00477
    4/12/1999 Senate • Conference Committee appointed: Senator Latvala, Chair; Senate Managers: Grant, Laurent, Lee, Silver; Alternate: Kurth -SJ 00520
    4/12/1999 House • Conference Committee appointed: Reps. Feeney, Chair; Bitner, Byrd, Constantine, Minton; Alternates: Bradley, Levine -HJ 00555
    4/30/1999 House • Conference Committee Report received -HJ 01895; Conference Committee Report adopted -HJ 01906; Passed as amended by Conference Committee Report; YEAS 84 NAYS 33 -HJ 01906
    4/30/1999 Senate • In returning messages; Conference Committee Report received -SJ 01814; Conference Committee Report adopted -SJ 01824; Passed as amended by Conference Committee Report; YEAS 25 NAYS 14 -SJ 01824
    4/30/1999 House • Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -HJ 02194
    5/17/1999 • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
    5/26/1999 • Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 99-225; See also CS/HB 681 (Ch. 99-386)

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  • HB 775, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 8/28/2000 at 9:26 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (11)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location
    H 681 (e2) Merchant Compare Last Action: 6/18/1999 Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 99-386; See also HB 775 (Ch. 99-225)
    Location:
    H 757 Release of Employee Information Flanagan Compare Last Action: 4/30/1999 H Died on Calendar, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to HB 775 (Ch. 99-225)
    Location:
    S 236 (e1) Insurance/Leased Motor Vehicles Latvala Compare Last Action: 4/30/1999 H Died in Messages, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to HB 775 (Ch. 99-225)
    Location:
    S 374 (e2) Civil Actions Laurent Compare Last Action: 4/30/1999 H Died in Messages, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/HB 681 (Ch. 99-386), HB 775 (Ch. 99-225)
    Location:
    S 376 (e1) Civil Actions Lee Compare Last Action: 4/30/1999 H Died in Messages, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to HB 775 (Ch. 99-225)
    Location:
    S 378 (e1) Civil Actions Webster Compare Last Action: 4/30/1999 H Died in Messages, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to HB 775 (Ch. 99-225)
    Location:
    S 944 Civil Actions/Awards Campbell Compare Last Action: 4/21/1999 S Withdrawn from Judiciary; Rules and Calendar -SJ 00600; Withdrawn from further cons.,Iden/Sim/Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to HB 775 (Ch. 99-225) -SJ 00600
    Location:
    S 1652 Civil Actions McKay Compare Last Action: 4/30/1999 S Died in Committee on Rules and Calendar, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/HB 681 (Ch. 99-386), HB 775 (Ch. 99-225)
    Location:
    S 1654 Civil Actions McKay Compare Last Action: 4/30/1999 S Died in Committee on Rules and Calendar, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/HB 681 (Ch. 99-386), HB 775 (Ch. 99-225)
    Location:
    S 1826 Employers/Release of Employee Info. Silver Compare Last Action: 4/30/1999 S Died on Calendar, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to HB 775 (Ch. 99-225)
    Location:
    S 2222 Voluntary Trial Resolution Campbell Compare Last Action: 4/21/1999 S Withdrawn from Judiciary; Rules and Calendar -SJ 00600; Withdrawn from further cons.,Iden/Sim/Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to HB 775 (Ch. 99-225) -SJ 00600
    Location:

    Citations - Statutes (29)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    40.50
    44.102 Court-ordered mediation.
    44.104 Voluntary binding arbitration.
    47.025
    57.071 Costs; what taxable.
    57.105 Attorney's fee.
    90.407 Subsequent remedial measures.
    95.031 Computation of time.
    324.021 Definitions; minimum insurance required.
    400.023 Civil enforcement.
    400.429 Civil actions to enforce rights.
    400.629 Civil actions to enforce rights.
    768.0705
    768.075 Immunity from liability for injury to trespassers on real property.
    768.095 Employer immunity from liability; disclosure of information regarding former employees.
    768.096
    768.098
    768.1256
    768.1257
    768.36
    768.72 Pleading in civil actions; claim for punitive damages.
    768.725
    768.73 Punitive damages; limitation.
    768.735
    768.736
    768.737
    768.77 Itemized verdict.
    768.78 Alternative methods of payment of damage awards.
    768.81 Comparative fault.

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  • HB 775, Engrossed 3 Posted 8/28/2000 at 9:26 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Floor Votes (4)

    Date Chamber Result
    3/10/1999 12:43 PM House 86 Yeas - 33 Nays
    3/10/1999 2:02 PM Senate 39 Yeas - 0 Nays
    4/30/1999 10:41 AM House 84 Yeas - 33 Nays
    4/30/1999 4:12 PM Senate 25 Yeas - 14 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (29)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    40.50
    44.102 Court-ordered mediation.
    44.104 Voluntary binding arbitration.
    47.025
    57.071 Costs; what taxable.
    57.105 Attorney's fee.
    90.407 Subsequent remedial measures.
    95.031 Computation of time.
    324.021 Definitions; minimum insurance required.
    400.023 Civil enforcement.
    400.429 Civil actions to enforce rights.
    400.629 Civil actions to enforce rights.
    768.0705
    768.075 Immunity from liability for injury to trespassers on real property.
    768.095 Employer immunity from liability; disclosure of information regarding former employees.
    768.096
    768.098
    768.1256
    768.1257
    768.36
    768.72 Pleading in civil actions; claim for punitive damages.
    768.725
    768.73 Punitive damages; limitation.
    768.735
    768.736
    768.737
    768.77 Itemized verdict.
    768.78 Alternative methods of payment of damage awards.
    768.81 Comparative fault.

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  • HB 775, Engrossed 2 Posted 8/28/2000 at 9:26 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Committee Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    720147 - Conference Committee Amendment
    		5/1/1999
    2:23 AM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    634732 - Amendment
    		Latvala 3/18/1999
    1:35 AM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (23)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    40.50
    44.102 Court-ordered mediation.
    44.104 Voluntary binding arbitration.
    57.071 Costs; what taxable.
    57.105 Attorney's fee.
    90.407 Subsequent remedial measures.
    95.031 Computation of time.
    324.021 Definitions; minimum insurance required.
    400.023 Civil enforcement.
    768.0705
    768.075 Immunity from liability for injury to trespassers on real property.
    768.096
    768.1256
    768.1257
    768.72 Pleading in civil actions; claim for punitive damages.
    768.725
    768.73 Punitive damages; limitation.
    768.735
    768.736
    768.737
    768.77 Itemized verdict.
    768.78 Alternative methods of payment of damage awards.
    768.81 Comparative fault.

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  • HB 775, Engrossed 1 Posted 8/28/2000 at 9:26 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Floor Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    hierarchy 310848 - Amendment to Amendment (623266)
    		Forman 3/11/1999
    2:51 AM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (23)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    40.50
    44.102 Court-ordered mediation.
    44.104 Voluntary binding arbitration.
    57.071 Costs; what taxable.
    57.105 Attorney's fee.
    90.407 Subsequent remedial measures.
    95.031 Computation of time.
    324.021 Definitions; minimum insurance required.
    400.023 Civil enforcement.
    768.0705
    768.075 Immunity from liability for injury to trespassers on real property.
    768.096
    768.1256
    768.1257
    768.72 Pleading in civil actions; claim for punitive damages.
    768.725
    768.73 Punitive damages; limitation.
    768.735
    768.736
    768.737
    768.77 Itemized verdict.
    768.78 Alternative methods of payment of damage awards.
    768.81 Comparative fault.

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  • HB 775, Original Filed Version Posted 8/28/2000 at 9:26 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Judiciary (Post-Meeting) 2/12/1999 (pdf)
    Judiciary (Post-Meeting) 5/13/1999 (pdf)
    Judiciary (Post-Meeting) 6/2/1999 (pdf)

    Floor Amendments (36)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    623266 - Amendment
    		Latvala 3/11/1999
    2:51 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    855347 - Amendment
    		Posey 3/6/1999
    1:58 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    031483 - Amendment
    		Rayson 3/9/1999
    2:25 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 395301 - Substitute Amendment (031483)
    		Byrd 3/9/1999
    2:29 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    111547 - Amendment
    		Warner 3/9/1999
    2:28 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 963079 - Amendment to Amendment (111547)
    		Flanagan 3/9/1999
    2:30 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    135925 - Amendment
    		Byrd 3/9/1999
    2:28 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    142813 - Amendment
    		Heyman 3/9/1999
    2:28 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    251389 - Amendment
    		Levine 3/9/1999
    2:28 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 634241 - Substitute Amendment (251389)
    		Byrd 3/9/1999
    2:29 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    252491 - Amendment
    		Warner 3/9/1999
    2:29 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 834713 - Amendment to Amendment (252491)
    		Warner 3/9/1999
    2:29 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 963793 - Substitute Amendment (252491)
    		Byrd 3/9/1999
    2:30 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    443327 - Amendment
    		Frankel 3/9/1999
    2:29 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    503973 - Amendment
    		Boyd 3/9/1999
    2:29 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    562915 - Amendment
    		Byrd 3/9/1999
    2:29 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    635807 - Amendment
    		Cosgrove 3/9/1999
    2:29 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    665143 - Amendment
    		Warner 3/9/1999
    2:29 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 414957 - Substitute Amendment (665143)
    		Byrd 3/9/1999
    2:29 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    673321 - Amendment
    		Warner 3/9/1999
    2:29 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    724223 - Amendment
    		Heyman 3/9/1999
    2:29 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    752333 - Amendment
    		Sublette 3/9/1999
    2:29 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 595233 - Substitute Amendment (752333)
    		Byrd 3/9/1999
    2:29 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    790435 - Amendment
    		Sublette 3/9/1999
    2:29 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 681721 - Substitute Amendment (790435)
    		Byrd 3/9/1999
    2:29 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    795151 - Amendment
    		Warner 3/9/1999
    2:29 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    825839 - Amendment
    		Crow 3/9/1999
    2:29 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 610141 - Substitute Amendment (825839)
    		Byrd 3/9/1999
    2:29 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 914611 - Substitute Amendment (825839)
    		Byrd 3/9/1999
    2:30 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    872681 - Amendment
    		Bloom 3/9/1999
    2:30 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 860583 - Substitute Amendment (872681)
    		Byrd 3/9/1999
    2:29 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    881211 - Amendment
    		Lacasa 3/9/1999
    2:30 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    921271 - Amendment
    		Byrd 3/9/1999
    2:30 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    963147 - Amendment
    		Byrd 3/9/1999
    2:30 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    982675 - Amendment
    		Heyman 3/9/1999
    2:30 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    832329 - Amendment
    		Cosgrove 3/10/1999
    2:50 AM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (17)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    40.50
    44.102 Court-ordered mediation.
    44.104 Voluntary binding arbitration.
    57.071 Costs; what taxable.
    57.105 Attorney's fee.
    95.031 Computation of time.
    324.021 Definitions; minimum insurance required.
    768.0705
    768.075 Immunity from liability for injury to trespassers on real property.
    768.1256
    768.72 Pleading in civil actions; claim for punitive damages.
    768.725
    768.73 Punitive damages; limitation.
    768.736
    768.77 Itemized verdict.
    768.78 Alternative methods of payment of damage awards.
    768.81 Comparative fault.

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