HB 1775: Workers' Compensation
GENERAL BILL by Melvin
Workers' Compensation; specifies nonapplication of workers' compensation exemption from creditors' claims to child support; provides for substantial revision of election of exemption provisions; provides limitation on certain hourly rates for family member under certain circumstances; revises provisions re Employee Assistance & Ombudsman Office; provides criteria for satisfaction of employer's obligation to pay compensation, etc. Amends Chs. 61, 112, 440, 627.
Last Action: 5/4/2001 House - Died in Committee on Insurance (CCC), Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/HB 1803 (Ch. 2001-91), CS/SB 1284 (Ch. 2001-158)
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Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 3/23/2001 | House |
• Filed |
| 3/28/2001 | House |
• Introduced, referred to Insurance (CCC); State Administration (SGC); Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations (FRC) -HJ 00394 |
| 5/4/2001 | House |
• Died in Committee on Insurance (CCC), Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/HB 1803 (Ch. 2001-91), CS/SB 1284 (Ch. 2001-158) |
Related Bills
| Bill Number | Subject | Filed By | Relationship | Last Action and Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 2266 | Workers' Compensation | Peaden | Similar | Last Action: 5/4/2001 S Died in Committee on Banking and Insurance, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/HB 1803 (Ch. 2001-91), CS/SB 1284 (Ch. 2001-158) |
| H 1515 | Insurance | McGriff | Compare | Last Action: 5/4/2001 H Died in Committee on State Administration (SGC), Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/HB 1803 (Ch. 2001-91) |
| H 1803 (e3) | Waters | Compare | Last Action: 5/30/2001 Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2001-91; See also CS/SB 1284 (Ch. 2001-158) | |
| H 1869 | Child Support Enforcement | Judicial Oversight | Compare | Last Action: 5/4/2001 H Died on Calendar, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/SB 1284 (Ch. 2001-158), CS/HB 1803 (Ch. 2001-91) |
| H 1927 (e2) | Workers' Compensation | Waters | Compare | Last Action: 5/4/2001 H In returning messages; Died in returning Messages, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/HB 1803 (Ch. 2001-91), CS/SB 1284 (Ch. 2001-158) |
| S 1188 (c1) | Insurance/Workers' Compensation | Banking and Insurance | Compare | Last Action: 5/3/2001 S Placed on Special Order Calendar -SJ 00951; House Bill substituted -SJ 01168; Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 1927 (Died in House Returning Messages); Refer to CS/HB 1803 (Ch. 2001-91), CS/SB 1284 (Ch. 2001-158) |
| S 1284 (e2) | Peaden | Compare | Last Action: 6/5/2001 Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2001-158; See also CS/HB 1803 (Ch. 2001-91) | |
| S 1926 (c1) | Workers' Compensation | King | Compare | Last Action: 5/2/2001 S Placed on Special Order Calendar -SJ 00787; Read second time -SJ 00843; Amendment(s) adopted -SJ 00844; House Bill substituted -SJ 00897; Laid on Table, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/HB 1803 (Ch. 2001-91); See also CS/SB 1284 (Ch. 2001-158) |
| S 2080 (c1) | Insurance | Carlton | Compare | Last Action: 5/4/2001 S Died in Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/HB 1803 (Ch. 2001-91) |
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No Vote History AvailableCitations - Statutes (25)
| Citation | Catchline | Location in Bill Location In Bill Help |
|---|---|---|
| 61.13 | Custody and support of children; visitation rights; power of court in making orders. | |
| 61.30 | Child support guidelines; retroactive child support. | |
| 112.19 | Law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers; death benefits. | |
| 112.191 | Firefighters; death benefits. | |
| 440.02 | Definitions. | |
| 440.05 | Election of exemption; revocation of election; notice; certification. | |
| 440.09 | Coverage. | |
| 440.10 | Liability for compensation. | |
| 440.13 | Medical services and supplies; penalty for violations; limitations. | |
| 440.14 | Determination of pay. | |
| 440.15 | Compensation for disability. | |
| 440.185 | Notice of injury or death; reports; penalties for violations. | |
| 440.191 | Employee Assistance and Ombudsman Office. | |
| 440.192 | Procedure for resolving benefit disputes. | |
| 440.20 | Time for payment of compensation; penalties for late payment. | |
| 440.22 | Assignment and exemption from claims of creditors. | |
| 440.25 | Procedures for mediation and hearings. | |
| 440.29 | Procedure before the judge of compensation claims. | |
| 440.34 | Attorney's fees; costs. | |
| 440.39 | Compensation for injuries when third persons are liable. | |
| 440.42 | Insurance policies; liability. | |
| 440.4416 | Workers' Compensation Oversight Board. | |
| 440.45 | Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims. | |
| 627.311 | Joint underwriters and joint reinsurers. | |
| 627.914 | Reports of information by workers' compensation insurers required. |
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