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CS/CS/HB 921: Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

GENERAL BILL by State Affairs Committee ; Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee ; Brannan

Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; Revising application of agricultural load securing requirements; requiring the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to adopt rules specifying requirements for agents to administer certain competency examinations and establishing a competency examination for a license to engage in activities solely related to the service and repair of recreational vehicles; extending the scheduled expiration for the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' use of funds from the Pest Control Trust Fund for certain duties of the department; directing the Florida Forest Service to develop a training curriculum for wildland firefighters; authorizing the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to revoke an aquaculture certificate of registration under certain conditions, etc.

Effective Date: 7/1/2020
Last Action: 6/30/2020 - Chapter No. 2020-135, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 343 (Ch. 2020-126)
Bill Text: PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    12/11/2019 House • Filed
    12/12/2019 House • Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee; Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee; State Affairs Committee -HJ 79
    1/14/2020 House • Introduced -HJ 79
    2/21/2020 House • PCS on Committee agenda-- Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee, 02/25/20, 10:00 am, 12 HOB
    2/25/2020 House • CS by Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee; YEAS 11 NAYS 0 -HJ 666
    • Pending review of CS under Rule 7.18(c)
    • Original reference(s) removed: Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee
    • CS referred to State Affairs Committee -HJ 665
    • Now in State Affairs Committee -HJ 665
    • On Committee agenda-- State Affairs Committee, 02/27/20, 8:00 am, Morris Hall
    2/26/2020 House • CS by Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee read 1st time -HJ 664
    2/27/2020 House • CS/CS by- State Affairs Committee; YEAS 22 NAYS 0 -HJ 694
    2/28/2020 House • Pending review of CS -under Rule 7.18(c)
    3/2/2020 House • Placed on Calendar -HJ 693
    • CS/CS by State Affairs Committee read 1st time -HJ 686
    3/3/2020 House • Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/06/20
    3/6/2020 House • Read 2nd time -HJ 893
    • Amendment(s) adopted (749531) -HJ 893
    • Placed on 3rd reading
    3/9/2020 House • Read 3rd time -HJ 970
    • Amendment(s) adopted (617843) -HJ 970
    • CS passed as amended; YEAS 118 NAYS 0 -HJ 971
    3/9/2020 Senate • In Messages
    • Referred to Agriculture; Appropriations -SJ 656
    3/10/2020 Senate • Received -SJ 656
    3/12/2020 Senate • Withdrawn from Agriculture; Appropriations -SJ 775
    • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
    • Substituted for CS/CS/SB 1514 -SJ 775
    • Read 2nd time -SJ 775
    • Placed on 3rd reading
    3/13/2020 Senate • Read 3rd time -SJ 855
    • Amendment(s) adopted (158898) -SJ 855
    • CS passed as amended; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 855
    3/13/2020 House • In returning messages
    • Concurred in 1 amendment(s) (158898) -HJ 1221
    • CS passed as amended; YEAS 111 NAYS 0 -HJ 1222
    • Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -HJ 1222
    6/17/2020 • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
    6/29/2020 • Approved by Governor
    6/30/2020 • Chapter No. 2020-135, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 343 (Ch. 2020-126)

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  • CS/CS/HB 921, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 3/16/2020 at 12:25 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (5)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 343 (er) Recreational Vehicle Industries Fetterhoff Compare Last Action: 6/30/2020 Chapter No. 2020-126, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 921 (Ch. 2020-135)
    H 1063 (c2) State Hemp Program Drake, Massullo Compare Last Action: 3/10/2020 H Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 921 (Ch. 2020-135) -HJ 1070
    S 422 (c2) Recreational Vehicle Industries Perry Compare Last Action: 3/11/2020 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 343 (Ch. 2020-126), CS/CS/HB 921 (Ch. 2020-135) -SJ 682
    S 1514 (c2) Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Albritton Compare Last Action: 3/12/2020 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 921 (Ch. 2020-135) -SJ 775
    S 1876 (e1) State Hemp Program Montford Compare Last Action: 3/14/2020 H Died in returning Messages, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 921 (Ch. 2020-135)

    Citations - Statutes (8)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    316.520 Loads on vehicles. Page 2 (pdf)
    527.01 Definitions. Page 3 (pdf)
    527.0201 Qualifiers; master qualifiers; examinations. Page 3 (pdf)
    570.441 Pest Control Trust Fund. Page 5 (pdf)
    581.217 State hemp program. Page 6 (pdf)
    590.02 Florida Forest Service; powers, authority, and duties; liability; building structures; Withlacoochee Training Center. Page 7 (pdf)
    597.003 Powers and duties of Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Page 8 (pdf)
    633.408 Firefighter and volunteer firefighter training and certification. Page 8 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/HB 921, Engrossed 3 Posted 3/13/2020 at 11:47 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (5)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 343 (er) Recreational Vehicle Industries Fetterhoff Compare Last Action: 6/30/2020 Chapter No. 2020-126, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 921 (Ch. 2020-135)
    H 1063 (c2) State Hemp Program Drake, Massullo Compare Last Action: 3/10/2020 H Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 921 (Ch. 2020-135) -HJ 1070
    S 422 (c2) Recreational Vehicle Industries Perry Compare Last Action: 3/11/2020 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 343 (Ch. 2020-126), CS/CS/HB 921 (Ch. 2020-135) -SJ 682
    S 1514 (c2) Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Albritton Compare Last Action: 3/12/2020 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 921 (Ch. 2020-135) -SJ 775
    S 1876 (e1) State Hemp Program Montford Compare Last Action: 3/14/2020 H Died in returning Messages, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 921 (Ch. 2020-135)

    Citations - Statutes (8)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    316.520 Loads on vehicles. Page 2 (pdf)
    527.01 Definitions. Page 2 (pdf)
    527.0201 Qualifiers; master qualifiers; examinations. Page 3 (pdf)
    570.441 Pest Control Trust Fund. Page 5 (pdf)
    581.217 State hemp program.
    590.02 Florida Forest Service; powers, authority, and duties; liability; building structures; Withlacoochee Training Center. Page 5 (pdf)
    597.003 Powers and duties of Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Page 6 (pdf)
    633.408 Firefighter and volunteer firefighter training and certification. Page 6 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/HB 921, Engrossed 2 Posted 3/9/2020 at 6:54 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (3)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 343 (er) Recreational Vehicle Industries Fetterhoff Compare Last Action: 6/30/2020 Chapter No. 2020-126, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 921 (Ch. 2020-135)
    S 422 (c2) Recreational Vehicle Industries Perry Compare Last Action: 3/11/2020 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 343 (Ch. 2020-126), CS/CS/HB 921 (Ch. 2020-135) -SJ 682
    S 1514 (c2) Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Albritton Compare Last Action: 3/12/2020 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 921 (Ch. 2020-135) -SJ 775

    Floor Amendments (2)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    158898 - Amendment
    Between lines 118 and 119 insert:
    Montford 3/13/2020
    11:20 AM
    House: Concur
    3/13/2020
    Web Page
    PDF
    203572 - Amendment
    Between lines 146 and 147 insert:
    Brandes 3/12/2020
    12:19 PM
    Senate: Withdrawn
    3/12/2020
    Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Votes (2)

    Date Chamber Result
    3/13/2020 2:22 PM Senate 39 Yeas - 0 Nays
    3/13/2020 9:09 PM House 111 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (7)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    316.520 Loads on vehicles. Page 2 (pdf)
    527.01 Definitions. Page 2 (pdf)
    527.0201 Qualifiers; master qualifiers; examinations. Page 3 (pdf)
    570.441 Pest Control Trust Fund. Page 5 (pdf)
    590.02 Florida Forest Service; powers, authority, and duties; liability; building structures; Withlacoochee Training Center. Page 5 (pdf)
    597.003 Powers and duties of Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Page 6 (pdf)
    633.408 Firefighter and volunteer firefighter training and certification. Page 6 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/HB 921, Engrossed 1 Posted 3/6/2020 at 6:18 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (1)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 1514 (c2) Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Albritton Compare Last Action: 3/12/2020 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 921 (Ch. 2020-135) -SJ 775

    Floor Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    617843 - Amendment
    Between lines 31 and 32, insert:
    Fetterhoff 3/8/2020
    2:45 PM
    House: Adopted
    3/9/2020
    PDF

    Floor Votes (1)

    Date Chamber Result
    3/9/2020 5:05 PM House 118 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (5)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    316.520 Loads on vehicles. Page 1 (pdf)
    570.441 Pest Control Trust Fund. Page 2 (pdf)
    590.02 Florida Forest Service; powers, authority, and duties; liability; building structures; Withlacoochee Training Center. Page 2 (pdf)
    597.003 Powers and duties of Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Page 3 (pdf)
    633.408 Firefighter and volunteer firefighter training and certification. Page 3 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/HB 921, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 2/28/2020 at 4:11 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (2)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 395 (c3) Transportation Andrade Compare Last Action: 3/14/2020 S Died in Infrastructure and Security, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 7018 (Ch. 2020-21)
    S 1514 (c2) Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Albritton Compare Last Action: 3/12/2020 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 921 (Ch. 2020-135) -SJ 775

    Floor Amendments (2)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    615909 - Amendment
    Between lines 35 and 36, insert:
    Brannan 3/4/2020
    3:55 PM
    House: Withdrawn
    3/5/2020
    PDF
    749531 - Amendment
    Remove lines 36-43
    Brannan 3/4/2020
    3:55 PM
    House: Adopted
    3/6/2020
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (6)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    316.520 Loads on vehicles. Page 2 (pdf)
    570.07 Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; functions, powers, and duties. Page 2 (pdf)
    570.441 Pest Control Trust Fund. Page 2 (pdf)
    590.02 Florida Forest Service; powers, authority, and duties; liability; building structures; Withlacoochee Training Center. Page 3 (pdf)
    597.003 Powers and duties of Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Page 3 (pdf)
    633.408 Firefighter and volunteer firefighter training and certification. Page 4 (pdf)

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  • CS/HB 921, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 2/25/2020 at 11:38 AM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   State Affairs Committee (Post-Meeting) 2/28/2020 (pdf)

    Related Bills (2)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 395 (c2) Transportation Andrade Compare Last Action: 3/14/2020 S Died in Infrastructure and Security, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 7018 (Ch. 2020-21)
    S 1514 (c2) Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Albritton Compare Last Action: 3/12/2020 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 921 (Ch. 2020-135) -SJ 775

    Committee Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    374771 - Amendment
    Between lines 61 and 62, insert:
    Sullivan 2/26/2020
    4:35 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    2/27/2020
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (5)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    316.520 Loads on vehicles. Page 1 (pdf)
    570.07 Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; functions, powers, and duties. Page 2 (pdf)
    570.441 Pest Control Trust Fund. Page 2 (pdf)
    590.02 Florida Forest Service; powers, authority, and duties; liability; building structures; Withlacoochee Training Center. Page 2 (pdf)
    633.408 Firefighter and volunteer firefighter training and certification. Page 3 (pdf)

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  • HB 921, Original Filed Version Posted 12/11/2019 at 5:39 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) 7/1/2020 (pdf)

    Related Bills (3)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 5003 Implementing the 2020-2021 General Appropriations Act Appropriations Committee Compare Last Action: 6/29/2020 Chapter No. 2020-114, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 5001 (Ch. 2020-111)
    H 5401 Department of Environmental Protection Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 3/14/2020 S Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 1193 (Ch. 2020-160), HB 5001 (Ch. 2020-111)
    S 1514 (c2) Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Albritton Compare Last Action: 3/12/2020 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 921 (Ch. 2020-135) -SJ 775

    Citations - Statutes (22)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    373.016 Declaration of policy. Page 31 (pdf)
    373.223 Conditions for a permit. Page 32 (pdf)
    373.701 Declaration of policy. Page 34 (pdf)
    377.703 Additional functions of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Page 3 (pdf)
    487.021 Definitions. Page 7 (pdf)
    487.0435 License classification. Page 8 (pdf)
    500.03 Definitions; construction; applicability. Page 9 (pdf)
    500.033 Florida Food Safety and Food Defense Advisory Council. Page 11 (pdf)
    500.12 Food permits; building permits. Page 12 (pdf)
    500.121 Disciplinary procedures. Page 16 (pdf)
    500.147 Inspection of food establishments, food records, and vehicles. Page 17 (pdf)
    502.012 Definitions. Page 17 (pdf)
    502.014 Powers and duties. Page 24 (pdf)
    502.053 Permits and fees; requirements; exemptions; temporary permits. Page 24 (pdf)
    502.181 Prohibited acts. Page 25 (pdf)
    502.231 Penalty and injunction. Page 26 (pdf)
    502.301 Dairy Industry Technical Council. Page 27 (pdf)
    570.441 Pest Control Trust Fund. Page 27 (pdf)
    570.93 Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; agricultural water conservation and agricultural water supply planning. Page 27 (pdf)
    590.02 Florida Forest Service; powers, authority, and duties; liability; building structures; Withlacoochee Training Center. Page 28 (pdf)
    595.404 School food and other nutrition programs; powers and duties of the department. Page 30 (pdf)
    633.408 Firefighter and volunteer firefighter training and certification. Page 30 (pdf)

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