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Business Deregulation & Economic Reform Bills

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SB 0728 Relating to Unemployment Compensation Detert
Unemployment Compensation; Increases the number of employer payroll service providers who qualify for
access to unemployment tax information by filing a memorandum of understanding. Revises provisions relating
to statutory construction. Requires that an individual claiming benefits report certain information and participate
in an initial skills review. Disqualifies an individual for benefits for any week he or she is incarcerated. Requires
claims to be submitted by electronic means, etc. EFFECTIVE DATE: upon becoming a law, except as otherwise
provided
Current Committee of Reference: Budget
3/14/2011 SENATE Now in Budget
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SB 1058 Relating to Unemployment Compensation (Hill)
HB 1283 Relating to Unemployment Compensation (Ahern)
SB 1728 Relating to Unemployment Compensation (Latvala)
Relating to Tax Administration (Budget Subcommittee on Finance and
SB 2044
Tax)
Relating to Unemployment Compensation (Economic Development &
HB 7005
Tourism Subcommittee)

Bills relating to
Business &
Priority/Importance/Position
Economic
Development
Top Priority. / Importance not specified. / Support.

SB 0762 Relating to Florida Climate Protection Act Hays

Florida Climate Protection Act; Repeals provisions relating to a cap-and-trade regulatory program to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions from electric utilities. Conforms a cross-reference. EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2011
Current Committee of Reference: Budget Subcommittee on General Government Appropriations
4/8/2011 SENATE On Committee agenda - Budget Subcommittee on General Government Appropriations, 04/13/11,
9:15 am, 401 S
Identical
HB 4117 Relating to Florida Climate Protection Act (Plakon)

Bills relating to
Business &
Priority/Importance/Position
Economic
Development
Top Priority. / Importance not specified. / Support.

SB 1102 Relating to Energy Detert

Energy; Requires that electric utilities meet or exceed specified standards for the production or purchase of
clean energy. Requires that the Solar Energy Center charge testing fees. Imposes a fee on alternative fuel
containing alcohol. Requires that the Florida Energy and Climate Commission prepare a report identifying ways
to increase the energy-efficiency practices of low-income households, etc. EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2011
Current Committee of Reference: Communications, Energy and Public Utilities
3/1/2011 SENATE Referred to Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities; Environmental Preservation and
Conservation; Budget
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HB 1349 Relating to Renewable Energy (Burgin)
SB 1724 Relating to Renewable Energy (Altman)
SB 2078 Relating to Energy (Communications, Energy and Public Utilities)
Relating to Energy Incentives and Initiatives (Energy & Utilities
HB 7217
Subcommittee)

Bills relating to
Business &
Priority/Importance/Position
Economic
Development
Top Priority. / Importance not specified. / Oppose.

SB 1222 Relating to Corporate Income Tax/Reduction & Future Repeal Norman

Corporate Income Tax/Reduction & Future Repeal; Provides for incremental reductions of the corporate income
tax effective on specified dates. Provides for future repeal of part I of chapter 220, F.S., relating to the chapter
title, legislative intent, and definitions, and part II of chapter 220, F.S., relating to the imposition and
apportionment of the corporate income tax. Provides legislative findings, intent, and application, etc.
EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2011, except as otherwise provided
Current Committee of Reference: Commerce and Tourism
4/6/2011 Bill to be Discussed During the Office of EDR's Revenue Estimating Impact Conference; 04/08/11, 9:00am, 117
K (No Votes Will Be Taken)

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SB 1236 Relating to State Revenues (Richter)
Identical
Relating to Incremental Reduction and Future Repeal of the
HB 0503
Corporate Income Tax (Harrison)

Bills relating to
Business &
Priority/Importance/Position
Economic
Development
Top Priority. / Importance not specified. / Support.

HB 1231 Relating to Telecommunications Horner

Telecommunications: Creates "Regulatory Reform Act"; revises & repeals provisions relating to Public Service
Commission & telecommunication companies, facilities, & services. Effective Date: July 1, 2011
Current Committee of Reference: Appropriations Committee
4/8/2011 HOUSE On Committee agenda - Appropriations Committee, 04/12/11, 9:00 am, 212 K
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HB 4149 Relating to Regulation of Electronic Communications (Porter)
Similar
SB 1524 Relating to Telecommunications (Simmons)

Bills relating to
Business &
Priority/Importance/Position
Economic
Development
Top Priority. / Importance not specified. / Support.

HB 1243 Relating to Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Boyd

Citizens Property Insurance Corporation: Revises legislative intent; provides certain residential structures are
not eligible for coverage by corporation after certain date; prohibits corporation from levying assessments until
surcharge is levied; requires corporation to commission consultant to prepare report on outsourcing; revises
wind coverage provisions; specifies that corporation's insurance policies must provide that surplus lines
insurer's offer to cover risks makes policy ineligible for renewal; requires policyholders acknowledge
assessment of surcharges; provides for termination of agent for rebate violation; provides policies do not cover
screen enclosures & limits coverage for sinkhole damage; requires members of board to abstain from voting on
issues of interest; requires members to disclose interest; provides corporation is residual market mechanism;
revises provisions relating to corporation rates; provides surplus lines insurers may participate in depopulation,
take-out, or keep-out programs; provides requirements surplus lines insurer must meet to participate; clarifies
corporation immunity; authorizes release of confidential files to insurer; deletes requirement for annual report on
wind-only losses; requires property owners in Special Flood Areas maintain separate insurance. Effective Date:
upon becoming a law
Current Committee of Reference: Economic Affairs Committee
4/7/2011 HOUSE Favorable with CS by Economic Affairs Committee; 10 Yeas, 6 Nays
Compare
SB 1714 Relating to Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (Hays)

Bills relating to
Business &
Priority/Importance/Position
Economic
Development
Top Priority. / Importance not specified. / Support.

HB 1375 Relating to Greenhouse Gases Fresen

Greenhouse Gases: Urges Congress to take additional action to clarify & specify Environmental Protection
Agency's legal & regulatory obligations with respect to greenhouse gases. Effective Date: Not Specified
Current Committee of Reference: No Current Committee
3/31/2011 HOUSE Placed on Calendar, on second reading

Bills relating to
Business &
Priority/Importance/Position
Economic
Development
Top Priority. / Importance not specified. / Support.

HB 1425 Relating to State Minimum Wage Tobia

State Minimum Wage: Provides requirements for adjustment of state minimum wage. Effective Date: July 1,
2011
Current Committee of Reference: Economic Affairs Committee
4/6/2011 HOUSE Now in Economic Affairs Committee
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SB 1610 Relating to State Minimum Wage (Detert)

Bills relating to
Business &
Priority/Importance/Position
Economic
Development
Top Priority. / Importance not specified. / Support.

SB 1524 Relating to Telecommunications Simmons

Telecommunications; Creates the "Regulatory Reform Act." Revises legislative intent with respect to the
jurisdiction of the Florida Public Service Commission. Repeals provisions relating to price regulation, regulatory
methods for small local exchange telecommunications companies, experimental and transitional rates, limited
proceedings, procedures for seeking a stay of proceedings, joint rates, tolls, and contracts, rate adjustment
orders, intrastate interexchange service contracts, and unlawful charges against consumers, respectively, etc.
EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2011
Current Committee of Reference: Budget
3/31/2011 SENATE Now in Budget
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HB 4149 Relating to Regulation of Electronic Communications (Porter)
Similar
HB 1231 Relating to Telecommunications (Horner)

Bills relating to
Business &
Priority/Importance/Position
Economic
Development
Top Priority. / Importance not specified. / Support.

SB 1610 Relating to State Minimum Wage Detert

State Minimum Wage; Provides for calculating the Florida minimum wage when the state minimum wage and
the federal minimum wage for the prior year is lower than the adjusted real wage, etc. EFFECTIVE DATE: July
1, 2011
Current Committee of Reference: Commerce and Tourism
4/7/2011 SENATE On Committee agenda - Commerce and Tourism, 04/12/11, 9:15 am, 401 S
Compare
HB 1425 Relating to State Minimum Wage (Tobia)

Bills relating to
Business &
Priority/Importance/Position
Economic
Development
Top Priority. / Importance not specified. / Support.

SB 1714 Relating to Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Hays

Citizens Property Insurance Corporation; Discontinues policy discounts relating to the Citizens Property
Insurance Corporation after a certain date. Directs the corporation to provide coverage to certain excluded
residential structures but at rates deemed appropriate by the corporation. Provides that certain residential
structures are not eligible for coverage by the corporation after a certain date. Prohibits the corporation from
levying certain assessments with respect to a year's deficit until the corporation has first levied a specified
surcharge, etc. EFFECTIVE DATE: upon becoming a law
Current Committee of Reference: Budget
4/7/2011 SENATE Reference to Rules added; Remaining references: Budget; Rules
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HB 1243 Relating to Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (Boyd)

Bills relating to
Business &
Priority/Importance/Position
Economic
Development
Top Priority. / Importance not specified. / Support.

HB 4117 Relating to Florida Climate Protection Act Plakon

Florida Climate Protection Act: Repeals provisions for cap & trade regulatory program to reduce greenhouse
gas emissions from electric utilities. Effective Date: July 1, 2011
Current Committee of Reference: Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee
2/16/2011 HOUSE Now in Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee
Identical
SB 0762 Relating to Florida Climate Protection Act (Hays)

Bills relating to
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Priority/Importance/Position
Development
Top Priority. / Importance not specified. / Support.

HB 4195 Relating to Local Business Taxes O'Toole

Local Business Taxes: Repeals ch. 205, F.S., "Local Business Tax Act." Effective Date: July 1, 2011
Current Committee of Reference: Finance & Tax Committee
4/5/2011 HOUSE Temporarily postponed by Finance & Tax Committee
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Relating to Deregulation of Professions and Occupations (Business &
HB 5005
Consumer Affairs Subcommittee)

Bills relating to
Business &
Priority/Importance/Position
Economic
Development
Top Priority. / Importance not specified. / Support.

Economic Development & Tourism

HB 7005 Relating to Unemployment Compensation
Subcommittee
Unemployment Compensation: Increases number of employer payroll service providers who qualify for access
to unemployment tax information; revises provisions relating to statutory construction; requires that applicant for
benefits participate in initial skills review; provides exceptions; clarifies "good cause" for voluntarily leaving
employment; disqualifies certain person for benefits; reduces amount & revises calculation of number of weeks
of claimant's benefit eligibility; revises employer's unemployment compensation contribution rate by certain
factors; revises application to conform to changes made by this act; provides employer payment schedule for
2012, 2013, & 2014 contributions; revises allowable forms of evidence in benefit appeals; revises judicial venue
for reviewing commission orders; specifies that evidence of mailing agency document is based on date stated
on document; revives, readopts, & amends provision relating to temporary extended benefits; provides for
retroactive application; establishes temporary state extended benefits for weeks of unemployment; provides for
state extended benefits for certain weeks & for periods of high unemployment; provides severability; provides
applicability; provides appropriations for purposes of implementation; provides that act fulfills important state
interest. Effective Date: upon becoming a law
Current Committee of Reference: No Current Committee
3/15/2011 SENATE In Messages
Compare
SB 0728 Relating to Unemployment Compensation (Detert)
HB 1283 Relating to Unemployment Compensation (Ahern)
SB 1728 Relating to Unemployment Compensation (Latvala)
Relating to Tax Administration (Budget Subcommittee on Finance and
SB 2044
Tax)
SB 2156 Relating to Governmental Reorganization (Budget)

Bills relating to
Business &
Priority/Importance/Position
Economic
Development
Top Priority. / Importance not specified. / Support.

ENU1 Relating to Energy Incentives and Initiatives Energy & Utilities Subcommittee
PCB ENUS 11-01 -- Energy Incentives and Initiatives
Current Committee of Reference: Energy & Utilities Subcommittee
4/4/2011 HOUSE Committee Bill Filed as H 7217

Bills relating to
Business &
Priority/Importance/Position
Economic
Development
Top Priority. / Importance not specified. / Position not specified.

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