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CS/HB 1803: Workers' Compensation

GENERAL BILL by Council for Competitive Commerce ; Insurance ; Waters ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Melvin ; Brown ; Berfield ; Kallinger ; McGriff ; Clarke ; Simmons ; Sobel ; Ross ; Negron ; Fields ; Wiles ; Murman

Workers' Compensation; requires judge of compensation claims to consider interests of worker & worker's family when approving settlements of workers' compensation claims; requires appropriate recovery of any child support arrearage from such settlements; excludes certain sports officials from definition of "employee"; excludes certain work done by state prisoners & county inmates from definition of "employment", etc. Amends FS.

Effective Date: 10/01/2001 except as otherwise provided
 Last Action: 5/30/2001 - Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2001-91; See also CS/SB 1284 (Ch. 2001-158)
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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    3/23/2001 House • Filed
    3/30/2001 House • Introduced -HJ 00396
    4/3/2001 House • Referred to Judicial Oversight (SGC); Council for Competitive Commerce -HJ 00452
    4/16/2001 House • Withdrawn from Judicial Oversight (SGC) -HJ 00524; Now in Council for Competitive Commerce; On Council agenda-- Council for Competitive Commerce, 04/18/01, 10:30 am, Reed Hall
    4/18/2001 House • CS by- Council for Competitive Commerce; YEAS 12 NAYS 0 -HJ 00696
    4/25/2001 House • CS read first time on 04/25/01 -HJ 00692; Pending review of CS under Rule 6 -HJ 00696; Placed on Calendar, on second reading -HJ 00696
    4/26/2001 House • Placed on Special Order Calendar; Read second time -HJ 00949; Amendment(s) adopted -HJ 00949
    4/30/2001 House • Read third time -HJ 01411; Amendment(s) adopted -HJ 01411; CS passed as amended; YEAS 118 NAYS 0 -HJ 01412
    4/30/2001 Senate • In Messages
    5/2/2001 Senate • Received, referred to Banking and Insurance; Judiciary; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government; Appropriations -SJ 00961; Immediately withdrawn from Banking and Insurance; Judiciary; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government; Appropriations -SJ 00896; Substituted for CS/SB 1926 -SJ 00897; Read second time -SJ 00897; Amendment(s) adopted -SJ 00897
    5/3/2001 Senate • Read third time -SJ 00983; CS passed as amended; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 00984
    5/3/2001 House • In returning messages
    5/4/2001 House • Was taken up -HJ 02556; Concurred -HJ 02557; CS passed as amended; YEAS 110 NAYS 5 -HJ 02557; Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -HJ 02557
    5/16/2001 • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
    5/30/2001 • Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2001-91; See also CS/SB 1284 (Ch. 2001-158)

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  • CS/HB 1803, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 5/25/2001 at 8:02 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (13)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location
    S 1926 (c1) Workers' Compensation King Similar 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)
    Location:
    H 227 Workers' Comp./Sports Officials Henriquez Compare Last Action: 2/21/2001 H Withdrawn from Insurance (CCC); General Education (LLC); Council for Competitive Commerce; Withdrawn prior to introduction,Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/HB 1803 (Ch. 2001-91) -HJ 00027
    Location:
    H 1025 Self-Insurers Holloway Compare Last Action: 5/4/2001 H Died in Committee on Insurance (CCC), Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/HB 1803 (Ch. 2001-91)
    Location:
    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)
    Location:
    H 1775 Workers' Compensation Melvin Compare Last Action: 5/4/2001 H 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)
    Location:
    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)
    Location:
    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)
    Location:
    S 1140 (c1) Self-Insurers Villalobos Compare Last Action: 5/4/2001 S Died in Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/HB 1803 (Ch. 2001-91)
    Location:
    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)
    Location:
    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)
    Location:
    S 1728 Workers' Comp./Sports Officials Rossin Compare 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)
    Location:
    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)
    Location:
    S 2266 Workers' Compensation Peaden Compare 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)
    Location:

    Citations - Statutes (36)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    61.14 Enforcement and modification of support, maintenance, or alimony agreements or orders.
    61.30 Child support guidelines; retroactive child support.
    112.3145 Disclosure of financial interests and clients represented before agencies.
    120.65 Administrative law judges.
    121.055 Senior Management Service Class.
    381.004 HIV testing.
    440.02 Definitions.
    440.09 Coverage.
    440.1025
    440.105 Prohibited activities; reports; penalties; limitations.
    440.12 Time for commencement and limits on weekly rate of compensation.
    440.13 Medical services and supplies; penalty for violations; limitations.
    440.134 Workers' compensation managed care arrangement.
    440.14 Determination of pay.
    440.185 Notice of injury or death; reports; penalties for violations.
    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.
    440.345 Reporting of attorney's fees.
    440.38 Security for compensation; insurance carriers and self-insurers.
    440.44 Workers' compensation; staff organization.
    440.442 Code of Judicial Conduct.
    440.45 Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims.
    440.47 Travel expenses.
    440.59 Reporting requirements.
    440.593 Electronic reporting.
    489.114 Evidence of workers' compensation coverage.
    489.115 Certification and registration; endorsement; reciprocity; renewals; continuing education.
    489.510 Evidence of workers' compensation coverage.
    489.515 Issuance of certificates; registrations.
    627.0915 Rate filings; workers' compensation, drug-free workplace, and safe employers.
    627.311 Joint underwriters and joint reinsurers.
    627.914 Reports of information by workers' compensation insurers required.

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  • CS/HB 1803, Engrossed 3 Posted 5/25/2001 at 8:01 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Insurance (Post-Meeting) 5/31/2001 (pdf)

    Citations - Statutes (36)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    61.14 Enforcement and modification of support, maintenance, or alimony agreements or orders.
    61.30 Child support guidelines; retroactive child support.
    112.3145 Disclosure of financial interests and clients represented before agencies.
    120.65 Administrative law judges.
    121.055 Senior Management Service Class.
    381.004 HIV testing.
    440.02 Definitions.
    440.09 Coverage.
    440.1025
    440.105 Prohibited activities; reports; penalties; limitations.
    440.12 Time for commencement and limits on weekly rate of compensation.
    440.13 Medical services and supplies; penalty for violations; limitations.
    440.134 Workers' compensation managed care arrangement.
    440.14 Determination of pay.
    440.185 Notice of injury or death; reports; penalties for violations.
    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.
    440.345 Reporting of attorney's fees.
    440.38 Security for compensation; insurance carriers and self-insurers.
    440.44 Workers' compensation; staff organization.
    440.442 Code of Judicial Conduct.
    440.45 Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims.
    440.47 Travel expenses.
    440.59 Reporting requirements.
    440.593 Electronic reporting.
    489.114 Evidence of workers' compensation coverage.
    489.115 Certification and registration; endorsement; reciprocity; renewals; continuing education.
    489.510 Evidence of workers' compensation coverage.
    489.515 Issuance of certificates; registrations.
    627.0915 Rate filings; workers' compensation, drug-free workplace, and safe employers.
    627.311 Joint underwriters and joint reinsurers.
    627.914 Reports of information by workers' compensation insurers required.

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  • CS/HB 1803, Engrossed 2 Posted 5/3/2001 at 4:31 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Floor Amendments (6)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    624680 - Amendment
    		King 5/1/2001
    8:43 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    243522 - Amendment
    		King 5/2/2001
    9:34 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    105312 - Amendment
    		King 5/2/2001
    10:21 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    841526 - Amendment
    		King 5/2/2001
    11:24 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    884646 - Amendment
    		King 5/2/2001
    11:29 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    175950 - Amendment
    		Holzendorf 5/2/2001
    11:38 AM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Votes (2)

    Date Chamber Result
    5/3/2001 11:51 AM Senate 39 Yeas - 0 Nays
    5/4/2001 11:04 PM House 110 Yeas - 5 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (36)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    61.14 Enforcement and modification of support, maintenance, or alimony agreements or orders.
    61.30 Child support guidelines; retroactive child support.
    112.3145 Disclosure of financial interests and clients represented before agencies.
    120.65 Administrative law judges.
    121.055 Senior Management Service Class.
    381.004 HIV testing.
    440.02 Definitions.
    440.09 Coverage.
    440.1025
    440.105 Prohibited activities; reports; penalties; limitations.
    440.12 Time for commencement and limits on weekly rate of compensation.
    440.13 Medical services and supplies; penalty for violations; limitations.
    440.134 Workers' compensation managed care arrangement.
    440.14 Determination of pay.
    440.185 Notice of injury or death; reports; penalties for violations.
    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.
    440.345 Reporting of attorney's fees.
    440.38 Security for compensation; insurance carriers and self-insurers.
    440.44 Workers' compensation; staff organization.
    440.442 Code of Judicial Conduct.
    440.45 Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims.
    440.47 Travel expenses.
    440.59 Reporting requirements.
    440.593 Electronic reporting.
    489.114 Evidence of workers' compensation coverage.
    489.115 Certification and registration; endorsement; reciprocity; renewals; continuing education.
    489.510 Evidence of workers' compensation coverage.
    489.515 Issuance of certificates; registrations.
    627.0915 Rate filings; workers' compensation, drug-free workplace, and safe employers.
    627.311 Joint underwriters and joint reinsurers.
    627.914 Reports of information by workers' compensation insurers required.

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  • CS/HB 1803, Engrossed 1 Posted 4/27/2001 at 11:03 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Floor Amendments (3)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    225519 - Amendment
    		Waters 4/30/2001
    11:53 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    814327 - Amendment
    		Ross 4/30/2001
    4:53 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    430231 - Amendment
    		Ross 4/30/2001
    4:53 PM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Votes (1)

    Date Chamber Result
    4/30/2001 4:54 PM House 118 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (35)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    61.14 Enforcement and modification of support, maintenance, or alimony agreements or orders.
    61.30 Child support guidelines; retroactive child support.
    112.3145 Disclosure of financial interests and clients represented before agencies.
    120.65 Administrative law judges.
    121.055 Senior Management Service Class.
    381.004 HIV testing.
    440.02 Definitions.
    440.09 Coverage.
    440.105 Prohibited activities; reports; penalties; limitations.
    440.12 Time for commencement and limits on weekly rate of compensation.
    440.13 Medical services and supplies; penalty for violations; limitations.
    440.134 Workers' compensation managed care arrangement.
    440.14 Determination of pay.
    440.185 Notice of injury or death; reports; penalties for violations.
    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.
    440.345 Reporting of attorney's fees.
    440.38 Security for compensation; insurance carriers and self-insurers.
    440.44 Workers' compensation; staff organization.
    440.442 Code of Judicial Conduct.
    440.45 Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims.
    440.47 Travel expenses.
    440.59 Reporting requirements.
    440.593 Electronic reporting.
    489.114 Evidence of workers' compensation coverage.
    489.115 Certification and registration; endorsement; reciprocity; renewals; continuing education.
    489.510 Evidence of workers' compensation coverage.
    489.515 Issuance of certificates; registrations.
    627.0915 Rate filings; workers' compensation, drug-free workplace, and safe employers.
    627.311 Joint underwriters and joint reinsurers.
    627.914 Reports of information by workers' compensation insurers required.

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  • CS/HB 1803, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 4/27/2001 at 7:42 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Council for Competitive Commerce (Post-Meeting) 4/18/2001 (pdf)

    Floor Amendments (5)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    841641 - Amendment
    		Ross 4/25/2001
    10:34 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    671079 - Amendment
    		Melvin 4/25/2001
    10:47 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    503129 - Amendment
    		Melvin 4/25/2001
    10:50 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    870473 - Amendment
    		Melvin 4/25/2001
    10:57 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    192125 - Amendment
    		Melvin 4/25/2001
    11:09 PM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (35)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    61.14 Enforcement and modification of support, maintenance, or alimony agreements or orders.
    61.30 Child support guidelines; retroactive child support.
    112.3145 Disclosure of financial interests and clients represented before agencies.
    120.65 Administrative law judges.
    121.055 Senior Management Service Class.
    381.004 HIV testing.
    440.02 Definitions.
    440.09 Coverage.
    440.105 Prohibited activities; reports; penalties; limitations.
    440.12 Time for commencement and limits on weekly rate of compensation.
    440.13 Medical services and supplies; penalty for violations; limitations.
    440.134 Workers' compensation managed care arrangement.
    440.14 Determination of pay.
    440.185 Notice of injury or death; reports; penalties for violations.
    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.
    440.345 Reporting of attorney's fees.
    440.38 Security for compensation; insurance carriers and self-insurers.
    440.44 Workers' compensation; staff organization.
    440.442 Code of Judicial Conduct.
    440.45 Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims.
    440.47 Travel expenses.
    440.59 Reporting requirements.
    440.593 Electronic reporting.
    489.114 Evidence of workers' compensation coverage.
    489.115 Certification and registration; endorsement; reciprocity; renewals; continuing education.
    489.510 Evidence of workers' compensation coverage.
    489.515 Issuance of certificates; registrations.
    627.0915 Rate filings; workers' compensation, drug-free workplace, and safe employers.
    627.311 Joint underwriters and joint reinsurers.
    627.914 Reports of information by workers' compensation insurers required.

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  • HB 1803, Original Filed Version Posted 3/24/2001 at 1:09 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Council for Competitive Commerce (Post-Meeting) 4/17/2001 (pdf)
    Insurance (Post-Meeting) 3/23/2001 (pdf)

    Citations - Statutes (25)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    61.14 Enforcement and modification of support, maintenance, or alimony agreements or orders.
    61.30 Child support guidelines; retroactive child support.
    381.004 HIV testing.
    440.02 Definitions.
    440.09 Coverage.
    440.12 Time for commencement and limits on weekly rate of compensation.
    440.13 Medical services and supplies; penalty for violations; limitations.
    440.14 Determination of pay.
    440.185 Notice of injury or death; reports; penalties for violations.
    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.
    440.34 Attorney's fees; costs.
    440.38 Security for compensation; insurance carriers and self-insurers.
    440.442 Code of Judicial Conduct.
    440.45 Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims.
    440.59 Reporting requirements.
    440.593 Electronic reporting.
    489.114 Evidence of workers' compensation coverage.
    489.115 Certification and registration; endorsement; reciprocity; renewals; continuing education.
    489.510 Evidence of workers' compensation coverage.
    489.515 Issuance of certificates; registrations.
    627.311 Joint underwriters and joint reinsurers.
    627.914 Reports of information by workers' compensation insurers required.

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