FL Legislation | 2010 | Regular Session

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S7062N/A

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Creates the "Florida Assisted Reproductive Technology Act." Conforms a cross-reference to changes made by the act. Corrects a cross-reference. Provides definitions. Provides general requirements that an assisted reproductive technology agency must fo...
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2010-02-18
Submit as committee bill by Judiciary (SB 2240)
S7066N/A

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Requires the Auditor General to perform an operational audit of the independent living transition services program administered by the DCFS. Requires the OPPAGA to conduct an evaluation of the independent living transition services program administer...
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2010-02-18
Submit as committee bill by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (SB 2244)
H0995Intro

Sine Die
Repeals provisions relating to power of telephone & telegraph companies to erect posts, wires, & other fixtures on or beside any public road or highway; repeals provisions relating to right of telephone & telegraph companies to construct, maintain, &...
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2010-02-17
Withdrawn prior to introduction -HJ 00089
S7068N/A

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Reenacts a specified provision relating to the Division of Elections within the department.
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2010-02-17
Submit as committee bill by Ethics and Elections (SB 2216)
S7070N/A

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Amends a specified provision relating to an exemption from public records requirements for certain information regarding voters and voter registration and for signatures of voters and voter registration applicants. Saves the exemption from repeal und...
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2010-02-17
Submit as committee bill by Ethics and Elections (SB 2188)
S7072N/A

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Amends a specified provision relating to an exemption from the public records and public meetings requirements for complaints and related records in the custody of and proceedings conducted by the Commission on Ethics or a Commission on Ethics and Pu...
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2010-02-17
Submit as committee bill by Ethics and Elections (SB 2170)
H0763Intro

Sine Die
Prohibits outdoor signs advertising any gaming activity not expressly authorized by state law; provides penalties.
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2010-02-16
Withdrawn from Insurance, Business, & Financial Affairs Policy (GGPC); Roads, Bridges, & Ports Policy (EDCA); General Government Policy Council; Withdrawn prior to introduction
H0287Intro

Sine Die
Requires DCFS to create lead agencies for homeless for certain purposes; transfers responsibilities & powers of local coalitions for homeless to lead agencies for homeless.
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2010-02-16
Withdrawn from Health Care Services Policy (HFPC); Government Accountability Act Council; Health Care Appropriations (CGHC); Health & Family Services Policy Council; Withdrawn prior to introduction -HJ 00031
S7056N/A

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Reenacts a specified provision relating to the Division of Corporations within the department.
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2010-02-16
Submit as committee bill by Commerce (SB 2330)
S7064N/A

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Amends a specified provision relating to an exemption from public records requirements for the individual records of a child enrolled in the Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program which are held by an early learning coalition, the AWI, or a Volu...
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2010-02-16
Submit as committee bill by Education Pre-K - 12 (SB 2144)
S7074N/A

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Provides procedures for filing petitions for benefits and other documents in worker's compensation benefits proceedings. Authorizes the Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims to adopt rules to implement electronic procedures. Requires a petition...
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2010-02-16
Submit as committee bill by Governmental Oversight and Accountability (SB 2124)
H0973Intro

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Creates "Florida Ports Investment Act"; provides for certification to operate as certified capital company; provides grounds for denial of certification or decertification; provides for investments by OTTED; provides for insurance premium tax credit;...
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2010-02-10
Withdrawn prior to introduction -HJ 00087
H0299Intro

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Creates pilot program in Miami-Dade County that authorizes school districts to enter into agreements with county recreation department for purpose of using facilities for extended school day programs in approved middle schools & high schools.
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2010-02-04
Withdrawn from PreK-12 Policy (EPC); Military & Local Affairs Policy (EDCA); PreK-12 Appropriations (CEED); Education Policy Council; Withdrawn prior to introduction -HJ 00031
H0721Intro

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Provides for issuance of license plates free of charge to veterans of Armed Forces of United States; provides for military branch in which veteran served to be displayed on plate.
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2010-02-04
Withdrawn from Roads, Bridges, & Ports Policy (EDCA); Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations (CEED); Economic Development & Community Affairs Policy Council; Withdrawn prior to introduction -HJ 00066
S1274Intro

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Requires acute care hospitals to make information concerning staffing levels at the hospital available to the public upon request.
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2010-02-03
Withdrawn prior to introduction
S0930Intro

Sine Die
Authorizes a law enforcement officer to arrest a person without a warrant when there is probable cause to believe the person has committed any of specified driving or boating under the influence violations.
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2010-02-03
Withdrawn from Criminal Justice; Judiciary; Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations; Withdrawn prior to introduction
S0422Intro

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Provides exceptions to requirements of the DEP regarding minimum casing for injection wells used by facilities that have a specified design capacity. Provides requirements for an injection well used as a backup to a primary injection well.
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2010-02-03
Withdrawn from Environmental Preservation and Conservation; Health Regulation; General Government Appropriations; Withdrawn prior to introduction
S7034N/A

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Requires an adoption entity to intervene in certain dependency cases if a parent executes a consent for placement of a child with the adoption entity.
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2010-02-03
Submit as committee bill by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (SB 1674)
S7036N/A

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Amends a provision relating to an exemption from public records requirements for investigatory records held by the Commission for Independent Education and an exemption from public meetings requirements for portions of meetings of a probable cause pa...
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2010-02-03
Submit as committee bill by Higher Education (SB 1676)
S7038N/A

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Repeals a provision relating to an exemption from public records requirements for certain records held by the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute. Saves the exemption from repeal under the Open Government Sunset Review Act. Removes th...
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2010-02-03
Submit as committee bill by Higher Education (SB 1678)
S7050N/A

Sine Die
Prohibits local governments from restricting access to public facilities or infrastructure for certain activities based on whether a blood establishment is operating as a for-profit organization or not-for-profit organization. Prohibits a blood estab...
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2010-02-03
Submit as committee bill by Health Regulation (SB 1818)
H0247Intro

Sine Die
Authorizes law enforcement officer to arrest person without warrant when there is probable cause to believe person has committed any of specified driving or boating under influence violations.
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2010-02-02
Withdrawn from Public Safety & Domestic Security Policy (CCJP); Criminal & Civil Justice Appropriations (CGHC); Criminal & Civil Justice Policy Council; Withdrawn prior to introduction -HJ 00028
S7040N/A

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Amends a provision relating to certain meetings of and records held by the Board of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services within the Department of Financial Services. Revises exemptions from public meetings requirements for meetings of the board a...
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2010-02-02
Submit as committee bill by Banking and Insurance (SB 1660)
S7042N/A

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Amends a provision relating to an exemption from public records requirements for trade secrets submitted by private companies to the Florida Commission on Hurricane Loss Projection Methodology, the Office of Insurance Regulation, or the consumer advo...
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2010-02-02
Submit as committee bill by Banking and Insurance (SB 1658)
S7044N/A

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Repeals a provision relating to an exemption from public records requirements for certain records of the Florida Self-Insurers Guaranty Association, Incorporated, and an exemption from public meetings requirements for certain meetings of the associat...
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2010-02-02
Submit as committee bill by Banking and Insurance (SB 1662)
S7048N/A

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Provides legislative findings and declarations for the tax refund program for qualified target industry businesses. Revises the definitions of terms applicable to the program. Revises the criteria for the OTTED and Enterprise Florida, Inc., to use in...
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2010-02-02
Submit as committee bill by Commerce (SB 1856)
S7052N/A

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Amends specified provision relating to an exemption from public records requirements for reports of hurricane loss data and associated exposure data that are specific to a particular insurance company. Requires the Florida International University ce...
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2010-02-02
Submit as committee bill by Banking and Insurance (SB 1664)
S7054N/A

Sine Die
Expands the authority of the Attorney General to take action against out-of-state consumer debt collectors. Provides that a violation of provisions relating to consumer debt collectors is a violation of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practice...
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2010-02-02
Submit as committee bill by Banking and Insurance (SB 1702)
S1480Intro

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Expresses support for the Coalition of Immokalee Workers and the Student/Farmworker Alliance in their efforts to raise awareness of the working conditions of Florida's farmworkers.
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2010-02-01
Withdrawn prior to introduction
H0271Intro

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Prohibits engaging in certain activities to deprive another of his or her right of honest services; provides for construction in accordance with specified federal law.
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2010-01-22
Withdrawn from Governmental Affairs Policy (EDCA); Public Safety & Domestic Security Policy (CCJP); Rules and Calendar Council; Economic Development & Community Affairs Policy Council; Withdrawn prior to introduction
S7020N/A

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Defines the term "renewable energy source device." Prohibits a property appraiser from considering the installation and operation of a renewable energy source device in determining the assessed value of residential property. Deletes the definition of...
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2010-01-21
Submit as committee bill by Finance and Tax (SB 1410)
S7022N/A

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Defines the terms "changes or improvements made for the purpose of improving a property's resistance to wind damage," "existing residential structure," and "new residential structure." Prohibits a property appraiser from considering such changes or i...
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2010-01-21
Submit as committee bill by Finance and Tax (SB 1380)
S7024N/A

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Provides for certain lands that are convenanted for use for conservation purposes to be assessed for ad valorem taxation in the same manner as lands used for outdoor recreational or park purposes. Redefines the term "covenant." Defines the term "cons...
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2010-01-21
Submit as committee bill by Finance and Tax (SB 1378)
S7026N/A

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Defines terms. Specifies property that is eligible for classification as working waterfront property. Requires the assessment of working waterfront property based on current use. Requires an application for classification of property as working water...
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2010-01-21
Submit as committee bill by Finance and Tax (SB 1408)
S7032N/A

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Directs the FDVA, in partnership with the Statewide Office for Suicide Prevention and the Division of Community Colleges, to establish the veterans' suicide prevention pilot project subject to the availability of funding. Specifies the purpose of the...
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2010-01-20
Submit as committee bill by Military Affairs and Domestic Security (SB 1404)
H0613Intro

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Deletes authorization & procedures for use & file rate filings; revises requirements for making rate filings for all classes of insurance, for motor vehicle insurance, & for filing rate plans by joint underwriters & joint reinsurers.
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2010-01-20
Withdrawn prior to introduction
S7028N/A

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Requires that the department and representatives of the state pest control industry prepare a report for the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the chairpersons of specified legislative committees by a certain d...
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2010-01-19
Submit as committee bill by Agriculture (SB 1258)
S7030N/A

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Clarifies the mailing method to be used in providing notice following the issuance of a citation for failure to pay a toll. Provides that receipt of the citation rather than its mailing constitutes notification. Authorizes any governmental entity, in...
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2010-01-19
Submit as committee bill by Transportation (SB 1304)
H0067Intro

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Provides that certain links on Internet web pages are exempt from disclosure requirements applicable to political advertisements.
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2010-01-14
Withdrawn from Governmental Affairs Policy (EDCA); Policy Council; Economic Development & Community Affairs Policy Council; Withdrawn prior to introduction
S7014N/A

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Amends specified provision relating to a public records exemption for information contained in court files which identifies a minor petitioning for a waiver of the notice requirements contained in the Parental Notice of Abortion Act. Saves the exempt...
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2010-01-13
Submit as committee bill by Judiciary (SB 1198)
S7016N/A

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Amends specified provision relating to a public records exemption for identifying information of current or former guardians ad litem. Saves the exemption from repeal under the OGSR Act. Expands the public records exemption to include the names and l...
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2010-01-13
Submit as committee bill by Judiciary (SB 1200)
S7018N/A

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Deletes the requirement for an assisted living facility to obtain an additional license in order to provide limited nursing services. Deletes the requirement for the AHCA to conduct quarterly monitoring visits of facilities that hold a license to pro...
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2010-01-13
Submit as committee bill by Health Regulation (SB 1816)
S0070Intro

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Compensates Monica Cantillo Acosta and Luis Alberto Cantillo Acosta, surviving children of Nhora Acosta for the wrongful death of their mother due to injuries sustained as a result of the negligence of a Miami-Dade County bus driver. Provides a limit...
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2010-01-13
Withdrawn from The Special Master on Claim Bills; Withdrawn prior to introduction
S0934Intro

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Prohibits reading, writing, or using a wireless communications device for text messaging while driving a motor vehicle. Prohibits the use of a wireless telephone while driving a motor vehicle unless the telephone is designed and used for hands-free t...
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2010-01-06
Withdrawn prior to introduction
S0332Intro

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Provides that an attorney providing legal representation is exempt from debt negotiation organization requirements. Requires a debt negotiation organization to annually register with the OFR. Requires an annual fee. Specifies acts prohibited by a deb...
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2010-01-05
Withdrawn from Banking and Insurance; Commerce; General Government Appropriations; Withdrawn prior to introduction
H0239Intro

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Directs board of county commissioners to issue certificate of public convenience & necessity to applicant for licensure as basic life support or advanced life support service that will operate in municipality within county which has population greate...
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2010-01-04
Withdrawn from Military & Local Affairs Policy (EDCA); Health Care Regulation Policy (HFPC); Economic Development & Community Affairs Policy Council; Withdrawn prior to introduction -HJ 00028
H0157Intro

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Calls upon members of Florida congressional delegation to join as co-sponsors of Main Street Fairness Act & support adoption by United States Congress; urges President Barack Obama to sign Main Street Fairness Act into law upon passage by Congress.
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2010-01-04
Withdrawn from Finance & Tax Council; Rules and Calendar Council; Policy Council; Withdrawn prior to introduction
S0950Intro

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Provides for the Secretary of Corrections to appoint no more than three deputy secretaries. Sets forth the administrative actions that an agency must take if a prisoner files a petition that is directed to an unadopted agency rule.
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2009-12-22
Withdrawn prior to introduction
H0179Intro

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Revises child-restraint requirements; provides child-restraint requirements for children 4 through 7 years of age who are under 4 feet 9 inches tall; redefines term "motor vehicle" to exclude certain vehicles from such requirements; provides exceptio...
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2009-12-22
Withdrawn from Roads, Bridges, & Ports Policy (EDCA); Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations (CEED); Economic Development & Community Affairs Policy Council; Withdrawn prior to introduction -HJ 00023
H0343Intro

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Designates act "Restoring Faith in Public Office Act; provides misdemeanor penalties for knowing commission of offenses involving solicitation or acceptance of gifts, acceptance of unauthorized compensation, or misuse of public position; requires man...
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2009-12-17
Withdrawn from Governmental Affairs Policy (EDCA); Public Safety & Domestic Security Policy (CCJP); Rules and Calendar Council; Economic Development & Community Affairs Policy Council; Withdrawn prior to introduction
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