FL Legislation | 2012 | Regular Session | Senate | Bills

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Bill	Status	Summary/Title	Last Action
S0894	Intro Sine Die	Adopting the Florida Statutes 2012 and designating the portions thereof that are to constitute the official law of the state; providing that the Florida Statutes 2012 shall be effective immediately upon publication; providing that general laws enacte... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-02-13 Laid on Table, refer to HB 7005 -SJ 492
S2060	Intro Sine Die	Exempting specified rules from legislative ratification under s. 120.541(3), F.S.; requiring the Department of Environmental Protection to publish certain notice; requiring legislative ratification of certain subsequent rules or amendments; directing... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-02-09 Laid on Table, refer to HB 7051 -SJ 483
S1174	Enroll Sine Die	Redistricting the state's congressional districts in accordance with the United States Decennial Census of 2010 (plan H000C9047); amending provisions relating to the inclusion of unlisted territory in contiguous districts; reenacting provisions which... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-02-09 Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -SJ 508
S7210	N/A Sine Die	Authorizing an employer to elect to guarantee that all tipped employees receive a wage, including tips, equal to a minimum percentage of the state minimum wage; requiring that the employer make the election in writing and prominently display it in th... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-02-08 Submit as committee bill by Commerce and Tourism (SB 2106)
S7208	N/A Sine Die	Revising the application process and requirements for appointment as a notary public; requiring that the Department of State adopt rules for the registration and approval of entities that offer courses on the duties of a notary public; requiring the ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-02-08 Submit as committee bill by Commerce and Tourism (SB 2104)
S0604	Intro Sine Die	Requiring persons who hold a limited certification to follow certain best management practices; providing an exemption from certain local government ordinances; requiring the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to provide specified inform... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-02-07 Unfavorable by Environmental Preservation and Conservation, laid on Table; YEAS 3 NAYS 4 -SJ 326
S0598	Intro Sine Die	Requiring that health insurers and health maintenance organizations provide health insurance coverage for prescription contraceptive drugs and devices approved by the Food and Drug Administration and other related outpatient contraceptive services; p... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-02-07 Withdrawn from further consideration -SJ 321
S0568	Fail	(THIS BILL COMBINED IN CS/S590 & S568) Providing for testing of certain unattended devices used to enforce traffic laws; specifying that, at a hearing of any charge of a noncriminal traffic infraction, the burden for proving guilt rests with the gove... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-02-07 Original bill laid on Table, refer to combined CS/SB 590 (Died in Budget Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Appropriations)
S0986	Intro Sine Die	Requiring the Division of Pari-mutuel Wagering within the Department of Business and Professional Regulation to adopt rules regulating slot machines and providing specifications for the internal components of slot machines; requiring that the divisio... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-02-07 Unfavorable by Regulated Industries, laid on Table; YEAS 3 NAYS 7 -SJ 349
S0926	Intro Sine Die	(THIS BILL COMBINED IN CS/S1776, S456, S766, & S926) Designating Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore Memorial Highway in Brevard County; directing the Department of Transportation to erect suitable markers, etc. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-02-07 Original bill laid on Table, refer to combined CS/SB 1776 (Died on Calendar in Senate)
S0456	Intro Sine Die	(THIS BILL COMBINED IN CS/S1776, S456, S766, & S926) Designating the Alma Lee Loy Bridge in Indian River County; directing the Department of Transportation to erect suitable markers, etc. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-02-07 Original bill laid on Table, refer to combined CS/SB 1776 (Died on Calender in Senate)
S0766	Intro Sine Die	(THIS BILL COMBINED IN CS/S1776, S456, S766, & S926) Designating Coach Jimmy Carnes Boulevard in Alachua County; directing the Department of Transportation to erect suitable markers, etc. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-02-07 Original bill laid on Table, refer to combined CS/SB 1776 (Died on Calendar in Senate)
S0870	Intro Sine Die	(THIS BILL COMBINED IN CS/S232, S848, & S870) Designating Deputy John C. Mecklenburg Memorial Highway in Hernando and Pasco Counties; directing the Department of Transportation to erect suitable markers, etc. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-02-02 Original bill laid on Table, refer to combined CS/CS/SB 232 (Died on Calendar in Senate)
S0848	Intro Sine Die	(THIS BILL COMBINED IN CS/S232, S848, & S870) Designating Deputy Jack A. Romeis Road in Alachua County; directing the Department of Transportation to erect suitable markers, etc. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-02-02 Original bill laid on Table, refer to combined CS/CS/SB 232 (Died on Calendar in Senate)
S7206	N/A Sine Die	Revising the definition of the term "dealer" for purposes relating to the collection of the tax on sales, use, and other transactions; revising the term "mail order sale" to specifically include sales of tangible personal property ordered by Internet... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-02-02 Submit as committee bill by Budget Subcommittee on Finance and Tax (SB 2098)
S7204	N/A Sine Die	Urging Congress to call a convention for the purpose of proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States to achieve and maintain a balanced federal budget, etc. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-02-02 Submit as committee bill by Budget (SCR 2100)
S0634	Engross Sine Die	Defining the term "launch support facilities"; deleting the term "spaceport launch facilities," etc. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-02-02 Ordered enrolled -SJ 342, 508
S1018	Intro Sine Die	Classifying as residents for tuition purposes a United States citizen who attends a Florida high school for at least 2 consecutive years and submits his or her high school transcript to and enrolls in an institution of higher education within 12 mont... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-02-01 Unfavorable by Higher Education, laid on Table; YEAS 3 NAYS 3
S7180	N/A Sine Die	Requiring the Department of Corrections to develop an operational plan to implement a pilot community corrections reentry program in certain designated counties; requiring that all inmates who are within 36 months of their release date be considered ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-02-01 Submit as committee bill by Criminal Justice (SB 2096)
S7202	N/A Sine Die	Adding factors for the Public Service Commission to consider in reviewing the 10-year site plans submitted to the commission by electric utilities; providing a sales tax exemption for materials used in the distribution of biodiesel, ethanol, and othe... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-01-31 Submit as committee bill by Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities (SB 2094)
S0168	Intro Sine Die	Providing partial ad valorem tax exemptions for nonexempt owners of real property leased or gratuitously provided to exempt entities for exclusive use for educational, scientific, religious, or charitable purposes; authorizing nonexempt owners of rea... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-01-31 Withdrawn from further consideration -SJ 298
S7198	N/A Sine Die	Repealing provisions relating to the Florida State Employee Wellness Council, the Judah P. Benjamin Memorial at Gamble Plantation Historical Site Advisory Council, the Small Business Regulatory Advisory Council, the Statewide Intermodal Transportatio... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-01-27 Submit as committee bill by Governmental Oversight and Accountability (SB 2086)
S7192	N/A Sine Die	Amending provisions relating to an exemption from public records requirements for personal identifying information of Lifeline Assistance Plan participants; providing a penalty for intentional disclosure of confidential and exempt information by an o... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-01-27 Submit as committee bill by Governmental Oversight and Accountability (SB 2080)
S7188	N/A Sine Die	Transferring the functions of the Florida Council on Military Base and Mission Support to the Florida Defense Support Task Force; repealing provisions relating to the Florida Council on Military Base and Mission Support; revising references to the De... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-01-27 Submit as committee bill by Military Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security (SB 2076)
S7200	N/A Sine Die	Revising the definition of the term "compensation" or "salary," etc. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-01-27 Submit as committee bill by Governmental Oversight and Accountability (SB 2088)
S7194	N/A Sine Die	Repealing a provision which provides a public records exemption for United States Census Bureau address information, etc. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-01-27 Submit as committee bill by Governmental Oversight and Accountability (SB 2078)
S7196	N/A Sine Die	Revising provisions relating to the establishment of the State Personnel System; revising provisions relating to educational opportunities for employees; revising provisions relating to bonuses and other awards; revising provisions relating to tax-sh... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-01-27 Submit as committee bill by Governmental Oversight and Accountability (SB 2084)
S7190	N/A Sine Die	Amending provisions which provide an exemption from public records requirements for records held by the Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc., and an exemption from public meetings requirements for meetings of the associa... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-01-27 Submit as committee bill by Governmental Oversight and Accountability (SB 2082)
S7174	N/A Sine Die	Revising the duties of the case manager for, and the community living support plan of, a mental health resident of an assisted living facility; increasing the biennial license fee required for a facility that has certain violations within the 2 years... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-01-26 Submit as committee bill by Health Regulation (SB 2074)
S0246	Intro Sine Die	Revising the definition of "continuing contract" and defining "best value selection"; clarifying provisions with respect to selection of firms by an agency under the competitive selection process; providing that an agency has the right to reject any ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-01-26 Unfavorable by Regulated Industries, laid on Table; YEAS 3 NAYS 7 -SJ 280
S7182	N/A Sine Die	Providing for the collection of allowances of the amount of tax due by persons who file returns only by electronic means and pay the amount due on such returns only by electronic means; adopting the 2012 version of the Internal Revenue Code for purpo... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-01-25 Submit as committee bill by Budget Subcommittee on Finance and Tax (SB 2068)
S7186	N/A Sine Die	Revising the Florida Patient's Bill of Rights to require certain health care practitioners to publish and post a schedule of charges for services provided to patients; requiring that urgent care centers, ambulatory surgical centers, and diagnostic-im... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-01-25 Failed to submit as committee bill by Health Regulation
S1530	Intro Sine Die	Revising the period of time for the requisition and maintenance of inventory of instructional materials for certain core courses; revising the period of time for the purchase of instructional materials for certain core courses; revising requirements ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-01-24 Withdrawn from further consideration -SJ 261
S7178	N/A Sine Die	Providing for duties related to the registration and reporting of legislative lobbyists to be conducted by the office rather than the Division of Legislative Information Services within the office; providing that the certain content relating to the p... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-01-24 Submit as committee bill by Rules (SB 2058)
S0706	Intro Sine Die	Prohibiting the share of common expenses of a unit in a condominium which is in foreclosure from being assessed against other units in the condominium, etc. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-01-24 Withdrawn from further consideration -SJ 261
S7184	N/A Sine Die	Providing that certain rules adopted by the Environmental Regulation Commission are legislatively ratified; providing applicability, etc. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-01-24 Submit as committee bill by Environmental Preservation and Conservation (SB 2060)
S7168	N/A Sine Die	Revising provisions relating to certification of domestic violence centers; providing specified additional duties for and authority of the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence; revising provisions relating to certification of domestic violence... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-01-20 Submit as committee bill by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (SB 2054)
S7176	N/A Sine Die	Requiring that the case manager assigned to a mental health resident of an assisted living facility that holds a limited mental health license keep a record of the date and time of face-to-face interactions with the mental health resident and make th... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-01-20 Submit as committee bill by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (SB 2050)
S7166	N/A Sine Die	Revising the definitions of the term "abandoned" or "abandonment," "institutional child abuse or neglect," and "abandons the child within the context of harm"; revising provisions relating to criminal history records check on persons being considered... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-01-20 Submit as committee bill by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (SB 2044)
S7164	N/A Sine Die	Revising legislative findings regarding the management structure of entities that provide behavioral health treatment and prevention services; requiring the Department of Children and Family Services to negotiate a reasonable and appropriate administ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-01-20 Submit as committee bill by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (SB 2046)
S7162	N/A Sine Die	Clarifying the definition of the term "sexually violent offense" to include only a felony criminal act that has been determined beyond a reasonable doubt to have been sexually motivated; requiring that the Department of Children and Family Services g... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-01-20 Submit as committee bill by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (SB 2052)
S7048	N/A Sine Die	Changing the name of the department to the "Department of Children and Families"; requiring that the department be geographically organized into circuits and regions; revising the services provided by the department and abolishing the program offices... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-01-20 Submit as committee bill by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (SB 2048)
S7172	N/A Sine Die	Requiring that the Department of Corrections privatize the management and operation of certain correctional facilities and assigned correctional units; requiring that the department determine the costs incurred for the 2010-2011 fiscal year for each ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-01-18 Submit as committee bill by Rules (SB 2038)
S7170	N/A Sine Die	Providing that certain information relating to the outsourcing or privatization of an agency function that is expressly required by law is not required to be included in the agency's legislative budget request until after the contract for such functi... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-01-18 Submit as committee bill by Rules (SB 2036)
S1002	Intro Sine Die	Prohibiting the possession, sale, trade, or distribution of shark fins; providing a definition; providing for penalties and the assessment of attorney fees and costs; authorizing the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to adopt rules, etc. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-01-17 Withdrawn from further consideration -SJ 213
S1894	Intro Sine Die	Providing for the deposit of certain fees, charges, and fines relating to loan originators and mortgage brokers into the Professional Regulation Trust Fund of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation; providing for a type two transfer o... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-01-17 Withdrawn from further consideration -SJ 213
S0690	Intro Sine Die	Removing the requirement that the Florida Solar Energy Center set standards for and approve solar energy systems; requiring that a solar energy system manufactured, sold, or installed in the state meet the safety and performance standards established... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-01-17 Withdrawn from further consideration -SJ 170
S7046	N/A Sine Die	Terminating specified trust funds within the Department of Transportation; terminating the Federal Law Enforcement Trust Fund within the Department of Transportation; providing for the transfer of the remaining funds to the Federal Law Enforcement Tr... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-01-13 Submit as committee bill by Budget Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Appropriations (SB 2028)
S7044	N/A Sine Die	Re-creating the Capital Collateral Regional Counsel Trust Fund within the Justice Administrative Commission without modification; abrogating provisions relating to the termination of the trust fund, to conform, etc. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-01-13 Submit as committee bill by Budget Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations (SB 2026)
S7040	N/A Sine Die	Specifying that a retiree who is elected or appointed for the first time to an elective office may not be enrolled as a renewed member; specifying that a retiree who is reemployed in a regularly established position as an elected official may not ren... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-01-13 Submit as committee bill by Governmental Oversight and Accountability (SB 2024)