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Carey Baker public records

5,011 captured recordsNovember 21, 2000–July 20, 2010

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This combines the candidate's complete configured legislative archives: Florida Senate final bound journals and Florida House final bound journals. Every entry preserves its chamber, stable member identity, exact evidence, and direct official source. It never infers a position from attendance, silence, sponsorship, a voice vote, or an omitted name.

Procedural votes, amendments, nominations, resolutions, final-passage votes, executive actions, and official statements remain separately labeled. A statement or department announcement is not converted into a legislative vote or proof that the officeholder personally performed the underlying work.

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  1. Other procedural voteVoted yes

    CS FOR CS FOR SB 2044 — Insurance [CPSC]

    Florida Senate Journal 2010-07-20, page 6 · Yeas 18, Nays 16

    What this issue meant

    Insurance [CPSC]; Delays the repeal of a provision exempting medical malpractice insurance premiums from emergency assessments to the Hurricane Catastrophe Fund. Revises the minimum surplus as to policyholders which must be maintained by certain insurers. Exempts certain individuals from the requirement to pass an examination before being issued a license as an agent, customer representative, or adjuster, etc.

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    Insurance [CPSC]; Delays the repeal of a provision exempting medical malpractice insurance premiums from emergency assessments to the Hurricane Catastrophe Fund. Revises the minimum surplus as to policyholders which must be maintained by certain insurers. Exempts certain individuals from the requirement to pass an examination before being issued a license as an agent, customer representative, or adjuster, etc. APPROPRIATION: $310,700.

    This was a procedural action. It is not presented as a vote on final passage.
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    CS/CS/SB 2044: Insurance [CPSC]

    Insurance [CPSC]; Delays the repeal of a provision exempting medical malpractice insurance premiums from emergency assessments to the Hurricane Catastrophe Fund. Revises the minimum surplus as to policyholders which must be maintained by certain insurers. Exempts certain individuals from the requirement to pass an examination before being issued a license as an agent, customer representative, or adjuster, etc. APPROPRIATION: $310,700.

    Official position record

    CS FOR CS FOR SB 2044 — Insurance

    On motion by Senator Villalobos, the Senate in Special Session ad- journed sine die at 2:20 p.m. The vote was:

    Yeas—18 Mr. President Alexander Altman Baker Bennett Dean Detert Diaz Portilla Gaetz Gardiner Haridopolos Negron Richter Ring Siplin Storms Thrasher Nays—16 Aronberg Constantine Crist Dockery Fasano Gelber Hill Jones Joyner Justice Lawson Lynn Oelrich Smith Sobel Villalobos

    Baker — Yea

  2. Final passageVoted no

    CS for HB 729 — Practice of Tattooing [SPSC]

    Florida Senate Journal 2010-04-30, page 1246 · Yeas 30, Nays 4

    What this issue meant

    Practice of Tattooing [SPSC]; Prohibits practice of tattooing except by person licensed or registered by DOH; provides for licensure of tattoo artists & temporary registration of guest tattoo artists licensed in jurisdictions outside of state; requires tattoo artists to complete DOH-approved education course & pass examination; exempts certain personnel who perform tattooing for medical or dental purposes from regulation under specified provisions, etc.

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    CS/HB 729: Practice of Tattooing [SPSC]

    Practice of Tattooing [SPSC]; Prohibits practice of tattooing except by person licensed or registered by DOH; provides for licensure of tattoo artists & temporary registration of guest tattoo artists licensed in jurisdictions outside of state; requires tattoo artists to complete DOH-approved education course & pass examination; exempts certain personnel who perform tattooing for medical or dental purposes from regulation under specified provisions, etc.

    Official bill-history action

    • Received -SJ 01585; Referred to Health Regulation; Criminal Justice; Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Finance and Tax; Health and Human Services Appropriations -SJ 01585; Withdrawn from Health Regulation; Criminal Justice; Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Finance and Tax; Health and Human Services Appropriations -SJ 01246; Substituted for CS/SB 942 -SJ 01246; Read 2nd time -SJ 01246; Read 3rd time -SJ 01246; CS passed; YEAS 30 NAYS 4 -SJ 01246

    Official position record

    CS for HB 729 — the practice of tattooing

    On motion by Senator Sobel, by two-thirds vote CS for HB 729 was read the third time by title, passed and certified to the House. The vote on passage was:

    Yeas—30 Mr. President Alexander Altman Aronberg Bennett Constantine Crist Dean Detert Diaz Portilla Dockery Fasano Gaetz Garcia Gardiner Hill Jones Joyner Lawson Lynn Peaden Rich Richter Ring Siplin Smith Sobel Storms Villalobos Nays—4 Baker Negron Oelrich Thrasher

    Baker — Nay

  3. Final passageVoted yes

    HB 1193 — Retirement [WPSC]

    Florida Senate Journal 2010-04-30, page 1168 · Yeas 38, Nays 0

    What this issue meant

    Retirement [WPSC]; Designates act "Adam Pierce Act"; provides statement of important state interest; revises definition of special risk member to include certain members suffering qualifying injury; provides eligibility requirements for membership in Special Risk Class for certain members suffering qualifying injury; provides medical certification requirements; provides definition; prohibits grant or creation of additional rights, etc.

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    HB 1193: Retirement [WPSC]

    Retirement [WPSC]; Designates act "Adam Pierce Act"; provides statement of important state interest; revises definition of special risk member to include certain members suffering qualifying injury; provides eligibility requirements for membership in Special Risk Class for certain members suffering qualifying injury; provides medical certification requirements; provides definition; prohibits grant or creation of additional rights, etc.

    Official bill-history action

    • Read 3rd time -SJ 01168; Amendment(s) adopted (694654) -SJ 01168; Passed as amended (694654); YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 01168

    Official position record

    HB 1193 — retirement

    On motion by Senator Altman, HB 1193 as amended was passed and certified to the House. The vote on passage was:

    Yeas—38 Mr. President Alexander Altman Aronberg Baker Bennett Bullard Constantine Crist Dean Detert Diaz Portilla Dockery Fasano Gaetz Gardiner Gelber Haridopolos Hill Jones Joyner Justice Lawson Lynn Negron Oelrich Peaden Rich Richter Ring Siplin Smith Sobel Storms Thrasher Villalobos Wilson Nays—None

    Baker — Yea

  4. Final passageVoted yes

    CS for SB 198 — Retirement/Special Risk Class [WPSC]

    Florida Senate Journal 2010-04-30, page 1170 · Yeas 39, Nays 0

    What this issue meant

    Retirement/Special Risk Class [WPSC]; Authorizes certain employees to purchase the retirement credit for past service at a 3 percent Special Risk Class accrual value. Provides requirements for calculating the first 2 percent of a member's average monthly compensation for purposes of purchasing past service credit. Provides that past service credit may be purchased by the member or by the employer on behalf of the member, etc.

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    CS/SB 198: Retirement/Special Risk Class [WPSC]

    Retirement/Special Risk Class [WPSC]; Authorizes certain employees to purchase the retirement credit for past service at a 3 percent Special Risk Class accrual value. Provides requirements for calculating the first 2 percent of a member's average monthly compensation for purposes of purchasing past service credit. Provides that past service credit may be purchased by the member or by the employer on behalf of the member, etc.

    Official bill-history action

    • Read 3rd time -SJ 01170; CS passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 01170

    Official position record

    CS for SB 198 — retirement

    On motion by Senator Baker, CS for SB 198 was passed and certified to the House. The vote on passage was:

    Yeas—39 Mr. President Alexander Altman Aronberg Baker Bennett Bullard Constantine Crist Dean Detert Diaz Portilla Dockery Fasano Gaetz Garcia Gardiner Gelber Haridopolos Hill Jones Joyner Justice Lawson Lynn Negron Oelrich Peaden Rich Richter Ring Siplin Smith Sobel Storms Thrasher Villalobos Wilson Nays—None

    Baker — Yea

  5. Final passageVoted yes

    CS for CS for HB 351 — Specialty License Plates [CPSC]

    Florida Senate Journal 2010-04-30, page 1171 · Yeas 37, Nays 2

    What this issue meant

    Specialty License Plates [CPSC]; Creates Catch Me, Release Me license plate, Florida Horse Park license plate, & Florida Biodiversity Foundation license plate; establishes annual use fee for plates; provides for distribution of use fees received from sale of such plates; revises portion of use fees collected from sale of Florida Salutes Veterans license plate that shall be distributed to direct-support organization, etc.

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    CS/CS/HB 351: Specialty License Plates [CPSC]

    Specialty License Plates [CPSC]; Creates Catch Me, Release Me license plate, Florida Horse Park license plate, & Florida Biodiversity Foundation license plate; establishes annual use fee for plates; provides for distribution of use fees received from sale of such plates; revises portion of use fees collected from sale of Florida Salutes Veterans license plate that shall be distributed to direct-support organization, etc.

    Official bill-history action

    • Read 3rd time -SJ 01171; CS passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 2 -SJ 01171

    Official position record

    CS for CS for HB 351 — spe- cialty license plates

    On motion by Senator Garcia, CS for CS for HB 351 was passed and certified to the House. The vote on passage was:

    Yeas—37 Mr. President Alexander Altman Aronberg Baker Bennett Bullard Crist Dean Detert Diaz Portilla Fasano Gaetz Garcia Gardiner Gelber Haridopolos Hill Jones Joyner Justice Lawson Lynn Negron Oelrich Peaden Rich Richter Ring Siplin Smith Sobel Storms Thrasher Villalobos Wilson Nays—2 Constantine Dockery

    Baker — Yea

  6. Final passageVoted yes

    CS for CS for CS for SB 296 — State Attorneys [SPSC]

    Florida Senate Journal 2010-04-30, page 1186 · Yeas 39, Nays 0

    What this issue meant

    State Attorneys [SPSC]; Deletes provisions that require each state attorney to submit on a quarterly basis deviation memoranda relating to offenders who are not sentenced to the mandatory minimum prisons sentence in cases involving the possession or use of a weapon and in cases involving certain specified offenses. Deletes provisions regarding the burden of establishing financial resources of the defendant, etc.

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    CS/CS/CS/SB 296: State Attorneys [SPSC]

    State Attorneys [SPSC]; Deletes provisions that require each state attorney to submit on a quarterly basis deviation memoranda relating to offenders who are not sentenced to the mandatory minimum prisons sentence in cases involving the possession or use of a weapon and in cases involving certain specified offenses. Deletes provisions regarding the burden of establishing financial resources of the defendant, etc.

    Official bill-history action

    • Read 3rd time -SJ 01186; CS passed as amended; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 01186

    Official position record

    CS for CS for CS for SB 296 — state attorneys

    On motion by Senator Wise, CS for CS for CS for SB 296 as amended was passed and certified to the House. The vote on passage was:

    Yeas—39 Mr. President Alexander Altman Aronberg Baker Bennett Bullard Constantine Crist Dean Detert Diaz Portilla Dockery Fasano Gaetz Garcia Gardiner Gelber Haridopolos Hill Jones Joyner Justice Lawson Lynn Negron Oelrich Peaden Rich Richter Ring Siplin Smith Sobel Storms Thrasher Villalobos Wilson Nays—None

    Baker — Yea

  7. Final passageVoted yes

    CS for HB 7203 — Community Development Districts [WPSC]

    Florida Senate Journal 2010-04-30, page 1187 · Yeas 38, Nays 1

    What this issue meant

    Community Development Districts [WPSC]; Authorizes specified community development districts to levy tax on rental or license fee for use of real property; requires approval by district board of supervisors & district landowners; provides procedure to enact tax; provides for effective date of tax; provides for expiration of tax under specified circumstances; specifies uses of tax proceeds; requires prior approval by district board for expenditures of tax proceeds, etc.

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    CS/HB 7203: Community Development Districts [WPSC]

    Community Development Districts [WPSC]; Authorizes specified community development districts to levy tax on rental or license fee for use of real property; requires approval by district board of supervisors & district landowners; provides procedure to enact tax; provides for effective date of tax; provides for expiration of tax under specified circumstances; specifies uses of tax proceeds; requires prior approval by district board for expenditures of tax proceeds, etc.

    Official bill-history action

    • Read 3rd time -SJ 01187; CS passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 1 -SJ 01187

    Official position record

    CS for HB 7203 — community development districts

    On motion by Senator Altman, CS for HB 7203 was passed and certified to the House. The vote on passage was:

    Yeas—38 Mr. President Alexander Altman Aronberg Baker Bennett Bullard Constantine Crist Dean Detert Diaz Portilla Dockery Fasano Gaetz Garcia Gardiner Gelber Haridopolos Hill Jones Joyner Justice Lawson Lynn Negron Oelrich Peaden Rich Richter Ring Siplin Smith Sobel Thrasher Villalobos Wilson Nays—1 Storms

    Baker — Yea

  8. Final passageVoted yes

    HB 1401 — Export of Goods of Value to Foreign Countries [CPSC]

    Florida Senate Journal 2010-04-30, page 1246 · Yeas 39, Nays 0

    What this issue meant

    Export of Goods of Value to Foreign Countries [CPSC]; Prohibits state agencies from issuing certain forms of documentation for any good, commodity, or thing of value to be exported to certain foreign countries.

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    HB 1401: Export of Goods of Value to Foreign Countries [CPSC]

    Export of Goods of Value to Foreign Countries [CPSC]; Prohibits state agencies from issuing certain forms of documentation for any good, commodity, or thing of value to be exported to certain foreign countries.

    Official bill-history action

    • Received -SJ 01586; Referred to Commerce; Governmental Oversight and Accountability; General Government Appropriations -SJ 01586; Withdrawn from Commerce; Governmental Oversight and Accountability; General Government Appropriations -SJ 01246; Substituted for SB 2576 -SJ 01246; Read 2nd time -SJ 01246; Read 3rd time -SJ 01246; Passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 01246

    Official position record

    HB 1401 — the export of goods, commodities, and things of value to foreign countries

    On motion by Senator Gelber, by two-thirds vote HB 1401 was read the third time by title, passed and certified to the House. The vote on passage was:

    Yeas—39 Mr. President Alexander Altman Aronberg Baker Bennett Bullard Constantine Crist Dean Detert Diaz Portilla Dockery Fasano Gaetz Garcia Gardiner Gelber Haridopolos Hill Jones Joyner Justice Lawson Lynn Negron Oelrich Peaden Rich Richter Ring Siplin Smith Sobel Storms Thrasher Villalobos Wilson Nays—None

    Baker — Yea

  9. Final passageVoted yes

    CS for HB 173 — Tax on Sales, Use, and Other Transactions [CPSC]

    Florida Senate Journal 2010-04-30, page 1141 · Yeas 37, Nays 0

    What this issue meant

    Tax on Sales, Use, and Other Transactions [CPSC]; Exempts from use tax aircraft owned by nonresidents & entering & remaining in state for specified purposes; deletes mandatory penalty provision; deletes authorization to return specified aircraft to state for repairs without liability for taxes & penalty under specified circumstances.

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    CS/HB 173: Tax on Sales, Use, and Other Transactions [CPSC]

    Tax on Sales, Use, and Other Transactions [CPSC]; Exempts from use tax aircraft owned by nonresidents & entering & remaining in state for specified purposes; deletes mandatory penalty provision; deletes authorization to return specified aircraft to state for repairs without liability for taxes & penalty under specified circumstances.

    Official bill-history action

    • Received -SJ 01585; Referred to Commerce; Finance and Tax; Policy & Steering Committee on Ways and Means -SJ 01585; Withdrawn from Commerce; Finance and Tax; Policy & Steering Committee on Ways and Means -SJ 01141; Substituted for CS/SB 220 -SJ 01141; Read 2nd time -SJ 01141; Read 3rd time -SJ 01141; CS passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 01141

    Official position record

    CS for HB 173 — the tax on sales, use, and other transactions

    On motion by Senator Fasano, by two-thirds vote CS for HB 173 was read the third time by title, passed and certified to the House. The vote on passage was:

    Yeas—37 Mr. President Alexander Altman Aronberg Baker Bennett Constantine Crist Dean Detert Diaz Portilla Dockery Fasano Gaetz Garcia Gardiner Gelber Haridopolos Hill Jones Joyner Justice Lawson Lynn Negron Peaden Rich Richter Ring Siplin Smith Sobel Storms Thrasher Villalobos Wilson Nays—None

    Baker — Yea

  10. Final passageVoted yes

    SB 2252 — Truth in Government Act/Legislature [SPSC]

    Florida Senate Journal 2010-04-30, page 1164 · Yeas 39, Nays 0

    What this issue meant

    Truth in Government Act/Legislature [SPSC]; Eliminates the authority of members of a legislative committee to administer certain oaths and affirmations to witnesses. Requires that persons addressing a legislative committee take an oath or affirmation of truthfulness. Provides criminal penalties for certain false statements before a legislative committee. Authorizes the use of a signed appearance card in lieu of an oral oath or affirmation, etc.

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    SB 2252: Truth in Government Act/Legislature [SPSC]

    Truth in Government Act/Legislature [SPSC]; Eliminates the authority of members of a legislative committee to administer certain oaths and affirmations to witnesses. Requires that persons addressing a legislative committee take an oath or affirmation of truthfulness. Provides criminal penalties for certain false statements before a legislative committee. Authorizes the use of a signed appearance card in lieu of an oral oath or affirmation, etc.

    Official bill-history action

    • Read 3rd time -SJ 01164; Passed as amended; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 01164

    Official position record

    SB 2252 — the Legislature

    On motion by Senator Villalobos, SB 2252 as amended was passed and certified to the House. The vote on passage was:

    Yeas—39 Mr. President Alexander Altman Aronberg Baker Bennett Bullard Constantine Crist Dean Detert Diaz Portilla Dockery Fasano Gaetz Garcia Gardiner Gelber Haridopolos Hill Jones Joyner Justice Lawson Lynn Negron Oelrich Peaden Rich Richter Ring Siplin Smith Sobel Storms Thrasher Villalobos Wilson Nays—None

    Baker — Yea

  11. Final passageVoted yes

    CS for HB 907 — Child Support and Alimony [SPSC]

    Florida Senate Journal 2010-04-30, page 1168 · Yeas 38, Nays 0

    What this issue meant

    Child Support and Alimony [SPSC]; Allows for award of more than one type of alimony; revises factors to be considered in whether to award alimony or maintenance; provides principles for implementing support guidelines schedule; creates rebuttable presumption of census-level wages if information about earnings level is not provided; provides that burden of proof is on party seeking to impute income to other party, etc.

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    CS/HB 907: Child Support and Alimony [SPSC]

    Child Support and Alimony [SPSC]; Allows for award of more than one type of alimony; revises factors to be considered in whether to award alimony or maintenance; provides principles for implementing support guidelines schedule; creates rebuttable presumption of census-level wages if information about earnings level is not provided; provides that burden of proof is on party seeking to impute income to other party, etc.

    Official bill-history action

    • Read 3rd time -SJ 01168; CS passed as amended; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 01168

    Official position record

    CS for HB 907 — child support guidelines

    On motion by Senator Storms, CS for HB 907 as amended was passed and certified to the House. The vote on passage was:

    Yeas—38 Mr. President Alexander Altman Aronberg Baker Bennett Bullard Constantine Crist Dean Detert Diaz Portilla Dockery Fasano Gaetz Gardiner Gelber Haridopolos Hill Jones Joyner Justice Lawson Lynn Negron Oelrich Peaden Rich Richter Ring Siplin Smith Sobel Storms Thrasher Villalobos Wilson Nays—None

    Baker — Yea

  12. Final passageVoted yes

    HB 7217 — Hurricane Catastrophe Fund Emergency Assessments [WPSC]

    Florida Senate Journal 2010-04-30, page 1169 · Yeas 37, Nays 0

    What this issue meant

    Hurricane Catastrophe Fund Emergency Assessments [WPSC]; Delays repeal of exemption from specified emergency assessments provided for medical malpractice insurance premiums & subjection of such premiums to emergency assessments.

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    HB 7217: Hurricane Catastrophe Fund Emergency Assessments [WPSC]

    Hurricane Catastrophe Fund Emergency Assessments [WPSC]; Delays repeal of exemption from specified emergency assessments provided for medical malpractice insurance premiums & subjection of such premiums to emergency assessments.

    Official bill-history action

    • Read 3rd time -SJ 01169; Passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 01169

    Official position record

    HB 7217 — Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund emergency assessments

    On motion by Senator Baker, HB 7217 was passed and certified to the House. The vote on passage was:

    Yeas—37 Mr. President Alexander Altman Aronberg Baker Bennett Bullard Constantine Crist Dean Detert Dockery Fasano Gaetz Garcia Gardiner Gelber Haridopolos Jones Joyner Justice Lawson Lynn Negron Oelrich Peaden Rich Richter Ring Siplin Smith Sobel Storms Thrasher Villalobos Wilson Wise Nays—None

    Baker — Yea

  13. Final passageVoted yes

    CS for CS for SB 2070 — Public Record Exemptions/Financial Regulation [CPSC]

    Florida Senate Journal 2010-04-30, page 1170 · Yeas 39, Nays 0

    What this issue meant

    Public Record Exemptions/Financial Regulation [CPSC]; Provides a public records exemption for information held by the Office of Financial Regulation pursuant to an investigation of consumer collection agencies. Provides for future repeal and legislative review of the exemption under the OGSR Act. Provides a statement of public necessity.

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    CS/CS/SB 2070: Public Record Exemptions/Financial Regulation [CPSC]

    Public Record Exemptions/Financial Regulation [CPSC]; Provides a public records exemption for information held by the Office of Financial Regulation pursuant to an investigation of consumer collection agencies. Provides for future repeal and legislative review of the exemption under the OGSR Act. Provides a statement of public necessity.

    Official bill-history action

    • Read 3rd time -SJ 01170; CS passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 01170

    Official position record

    CS for CS for SB 2070 — public records

    On motion by Senator Richter, CS for CS for SB 2070 was passed by the required constitutional two-thirds vote of the members present and certified to the House. The vote on passage was:

    Yeas—39 Mr. President Alexander Altman Aronberg Baker Bennett Bullard Constantine Crist Dean Detert Diaz Portilla Dockery Fasano Gaetz Garcia Gardiner Gelber Haridopolos Hill Jones Joyner Justice Lawson Lynn Negron Oelrich Peaden Rich Richter Ring Siplin Smith Sobel Storms Thrasher Villalobos Wilson Nays—None

    Baker — Yea

  14. Final passageVoted yes

    CS for CS for HB 119 — Sexual Offenders and Predators [SPSC]

    Florida Senate Journal 2010-04-30, page 1171 · Yeas 39, Nays 0

    What this issue meant

    Sexual Offenders and Predators [SPSC]; Prohibits loitering or prowling by certain offenders within specified distance of places where children were congregating; prohibits certain actions toward child at public park or playground by certain offenders; prohibits presence of certain offenders at child care facility or pre-K through 12 school without notice & supervision; provides exceptions; provides penalties, etc.

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    CS/CS/HB 119: Sexual Offenders and Predators [SPSC]

    Sexual Offenders and Predators [SPSC]; Prohibits loitering or prowling by certain offenders within specified distance of places where children were congregating; prohibits certain actions toward child at public park or playground by certain offenders; prohibits presence of certain offenders at child care facility or pre-K through 12 school without notice & supervision; provides exceptions; provides penalties, etc.

    Official bill-history action

    • Read 3rd time -SJ 01171; CS passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 01171

    Official position record

    CS for CS for HB 119 — sexual offenders and predators

    On motion by Senator Crist, CS for CS for HB 119 was passed and certified to the House. The vote on passage was:

    Yeas—39 Mr. President Alexander Altman Aronberg Baker Bennett Bullard Constantine Crist Dean Detert Diaz Portilla Dockery Fasano Gaetz Garcia Gardiner Gelber Haridopolos Hill Jones Joyner Justice Lawson Lynn Negron Oelrich Peaden Rich Richter Ring Siplin Smith Sobel Storms Thrasher Villalobos Wilson Nays—None

    Baker — Yea

  15. Final passageVoted yes

    HB 7219 — Corporate Income Tax [WPSC]

    Florida Senate Journal 2010-04-30, page 1186 · Yeas 38, Nays 0

    What this issue meant

    Corporate Income Tax [WPSC]; Provides for adoption of 2010 version of Internal Revenue Code; provides for retroactive operation.

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    HB 7219: Corporate Income Tax [WPSC]

    Corporate Income Tax [WPSC]; Provides for adoption of 2010 version of Internal Revenue Code; provides for retroactive operation.

    Official bill-history action

    • Read 3rd time -SJ 01186; Passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 01186

    Official position record

    HB 7219 — the corporate income tax

    On motion by Senator Altman, HB 7219 was passed and certified to the House. The vote on passage was:

    Yeas—38 Alexander Altman Aronberg Baker Bennett Bullard Constantine Crist Dean Detert Diaz Portilla Dockery Fasano Gaetz Garcia Gardiner Gelber Haridopolos Hill Jones Joyner Justice Lawson Lynn Negron Oelrich Peaden Rich Richter Ring Siplin Smith Sobel Storms Thrasher Villalobos Wilson Nays—None

    Baker — Yea

  16. Final passageVoted yes

    CS for HB 83 — Specialty License Plates [CPSC]

    Florida Senate Journal 2010-04-30, page 1187 · Yeas 37, Nays 2

    What this issue meant

    Specialty License Plates [CPSC]; Creates Endless Summer license plate; establishes annual use fee for plate; provides for distribution of use fees received from sale of such plates.

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    CS/HB 83: Specialty License Plates [CPSC]

    Specialty License Plates [CPSC]; Creates Endless Summer license plate; establishes annual use fee for plate; provides for distribution of use fees received from sale of such plates.

    Official bill-history action

    • Read 3rd time -SJ 01187; CS passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 2 -SJ 01187

    Official position record

    CS for HB 83 — specialty license plates

    On motion by Senator Altman, CS for HB 83 was passed and certified to the House. The vote on passage was:

    Yeas—37 Mr. President Alexander Altman Aronberg Baker Bennett Bullard Crist Dean Detert Diaz Portilla Dockery Fasano Gaetz Garcia Gardiner Gelber Haridopolos Hill Jones Joyner Justice Lawson Lynn Negron Peaden Rich Richter Ring Siplin Smith Sobel Storms Thrasher Villalobos Wilson Nays—2 Constantine Oelrich

    Baker — Yea

  17. Final passageVoted yes

    CS for HB 1253 — Continuing Care Facilities [CPSC]

    Florida Senate Journal 2010-04-30, page 1189 · Yeas 38, Nays 0

    What this issue meant

    Continuing Care Facilities [CPSC]; Revises provisions of law regulating continuing care facilities; increases threshold amount for businesses that must be identified in application for provisional certificate; revises financial information required annually for each certified facility; requires annual report to reflect changes in accounting principle terminology; authorizes provider to assess separate, nonrefundable fee for processing application for continuing care, etc.

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    CS/HB 1253: Continuing Care Facilities [CPSC]

    Continuing Care Facilities [CPSC]; Revises provisions of law regulating continuing care facilities; increases threshold amount for businesses that must be identified in application for provisional certificate; revises financial information required annually for each certified facility; requires annual report to reflect changes in accounting principle terminology; authorizes provider to assess separate, nonrefundable fee for processing application for continuing care, etc.

    Official bill-history action

    • Read 3rd time -SJ 01189; CS passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 01189

    Official position record

    CS for HB 1253 — continuing care facilities

    On motion by Senator Fasano, CS for HB 1253 was passed and cer- tified to the House. The vote on passage was:

    Yeas—38 Alexander Altman Aronberg Baker Bennett Bullard Constantine Crist Dean Detert Diaz Portilla Dockery Fasano Gaetz Garcia Gardiner Gelber Haridopolos Hill Jones Joyner Justice Lawson Lynn Negron Oelrich Peaden Rich Richter Ring Siplin Smith Sobel Storms Thrasher Villalobos Wilson Nays—None

    Baker — Yea

  18. Final passageVoted yes

    HB 1301 — Violations of County Ordinances [EPSC]

    Florida Senate Journal 2010-04-30, page 1246 · Yeas 37, Nays 0

    What this issue meant

    Violations of County Ordinances [EPSC]; Authorizes county to specify by ordinance penalties for violation of certain county ordinances.

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    HB 1301: Violations of County Ordinances [EPSC]

    Violations of County Ordinances [EPSC]; Authorizes county to specify by ordinance penalties for violation of certain county ordinances.

    Official bill-history action

    • Received -SJ 01585; Referred to Community Affairs; Ethics and Elections; Criminal Justice -SJ 01585; Withdrawn from Community Affairs; Ethics and Elections; Criminal Justice -SJ 01246; Substituted for SB 1980 -SJ 01242; Read 2nd time -SJ 01246; Read 3rd time -SJ 01246; Passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 01246

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    HB 1301 — violations of county ordinances

    On motion by Senator Aronberg, by two-thirds vote HB 1301 was read the third time by title, passed and certified to the House. The vote on passage was:

    Yeas—37 Mr. President Alexander Altman Aronberg Baker Bullard Constantine Crist Dean Detert Diaz Portilla Dockery Fasano Gaetz Garcia Gardiner Gelber Haridopolos Hill Jones Joyner Justice Lawson Lynn Negron Oelrich Peaden Rich Richter Ring Smith Sobel Storms Thrasher Villalobos Wilson Nays—None

    Baker — Yea

  19. Final passageVoted yes

    CS for HB 1209 — City of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County

    Florida Senate Journal 2010-04-30, page 1247 · Yeas 39, Nays 0

    What this issue meant

    City of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County; Extends & enlarges corporate limits of City of Fort Lauderdale to include specified unincorporated lands; provides for effective date of annexation; provides for interlocal agreement, land use & zoning governance, & residency qualification for candidacies for municipal office; provides applicability to existing contracts; provides for transfer of public roads & rights-of way.

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    CS/HB 1209: City of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County

    City of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County; Extends & enlarges corporate limits of City of Fort Lauderdale to include specified unincorporated lands; provides for effective date of annexation; provides for interlocal agreement, land use & zoning governance, & residency qualification for candidacies for municipal office; provides applicability to existing contracts; provides for transfer of public roads & rights-of way.

    Official bill-history action

    • Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 01245; Placed on Local Calendar -SJ 01245; Read 2nd time -SJ 01247; Read 3rd time -SJ 01247; CS passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 01247

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    CS for HB 1209 — the City of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County

    On motion by Senator Smith, by two-thirds vote CS for HB 1209 was read the third time by title, passed and certified to the House. The vote on passage was:

    Yeas—39 Mr. President Alexander Altman Aronberg Baker Bennett Bullard Constantine Crist Dean Detert Diaz Portilla Dockery Fasano Gaetz Garcia Gardiner Gelber Haridopolos Hill Jones Joyner Justice Lawson Lynn Negron Oelrich Peaden Rich Richter Ring Siplin Smith Sobel Storms Thrasher Villalobos Wilson Nays—None

    Baker — Yea

  20. Final passageVoted yes

    CS for HB 289 — Specialty License Plates [CPSC]

    Florida Senate Journal 2010-04-30, page 1141 · Yeas 35, Nays 3

    What this issue meant

    Specialty License Plates [CPSC]; Revises authorized uses of revenue received from sale of Sea Turtle license plate; creates Fraternal Order of Police license plate; establishes annual use fee for plate; provides for distribution of use fees received from sale of such plates.

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    CS/HB 289: Specialty License Plates [CPSC]

    Specialty License Plates [CPSC]; Revises authorized uses of revenue received from sale of Sea Turtle license plate; creates Fraternal Order of Police license plate; establishes annual use fee for plate; provides for distribution of use fees received from sale of such plates.

    Official bill-history action

    • Withdrawn from Transportation; Criminal Justice; Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations -SJ 01141; Substituted for SB 978 -SJ 01141; Read 2nd time -SJ 01141; Read 3rd time -SJ 01141; CS passed; YEAS 35 NAYS 3 -SJ 01141

    Official position record

    CS for HB 289 — specialty license plates

    On motion by Senator Fasano, by two-thirds vote CS for HB 289 was read the third time by title, passed and certified to the House. The vote on passage was:

    Yeas—35 Mr. President Alexander Altman Aronberg Baker Bennett Crist Dean Detert Diaz Portilla Fasano Gaetz Garcia Gardiner Gelber Haridopolos Hill Jones Joyner Justice Lawson Lynn Negron Peaden Rich Richter Ring Siplin Smith Sobel Storms Thrasher Villalobos Wilson Nays—3 Constantine Dockery Oelrich

    Baker — Yea

  21. Final passageVoted yes

    CS for CS for SB 2044 — Insurance [CPSC]

    Florida Senate Journal 2010-04-30, page 1162 · Yeas 32, Nays 6

    What this issue meant

    Insurance [CPSC]; Delays the repeal of a provision exempting medical malpractice insurance premiums from emergency assessments to the Hurricane Catastrophe Fund. Revises the minimum surplus as to policyholders which must be maintained by certain insurers. Exempts certain individuals from the requirement to pass an examination before being issued a license as an agent, customer representative, or adjuster, etc.

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    Insurance [CPSC]; Delays the repeal of a provision exempting medical malpractice insurance premiums from emergency assessments to the Hurricane Catastrophe Fund. Revises the minimum surplus as to policyholders which must be maintained by certain insurers. Exempts certain individuals from the requirement to pass an examination before being issued a license as an agent, customer representative, or adjuster, etc. APPROPRIATION: $310,700.

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    CS/CS/SB 2044: Insurance [CPSC]

    Insurance [CPSC]; Delays the repeal of a provision exempting medical malpractice insurance premiums from emergency assessments to the Hurricane Catastrophe Fund. Revises the minimum surplus as to policyholders which must be maintained by certain insurers. Exempts certain individuals from the requirement to pass an examination before being issued a license as an agent, customer representative, or adjuster, etc. APPROPRIATION: $310,700.

    Official bill-history action

    • Amendment(s) to House amendment(s) failed -SJ 01141, -SJ 01143; Amendment(s) to House amendment(s) adopted -SJ 01143; Concurred in House amendment(s) as amended -SJ 01162; CS passed as amended (559146, 203343); YEAS 32 NAYS 6 -SJ 01162

    Official position record

    CS for CS for SB 2044 — property insurance

    On motion by Senator Richter, the Senate concurred in House Amendment 1 as amended and requested the House to concur in the Senate amendment to the House amendment. CS for CS for SB 2044 passed as amended and the action of the Senate was certified to the House. The vote on passage was:

    Yeas—32 Mr. President Alexander Altman Aronberg Baker Bennett Bullard Constantine Crist Dean Detert Diaz Portilla Dockery Fasano Gaetz Gardiner Haridopolos Hill Jones Joyner Lawson Lynn Negron Oelrich Peaden Rich Richter Ring Siplin Smith Thrasher Nays—6 Garcia Gelber Justice Sobel Storms Wilson

    Baker — Yea

  22. AmendmentVoted no on amendment

    CS for CS for CS for SB 382 — Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services [EPSC] · Amendment 2 (237206)

    Florida Senate Journal 2010-04-30, page 1163 · Yeas 21, Nays 18

    What this amendment vote meant

    The amendment would require local governments in watersheds of nutrient-impaired waters to adopt the department’s most recent model fertilizer ordinance. It would require a public workshop before the department adopts post-July 1, 2010 amendments to the model ordinance and would prohibit local ordinances from banning certified applicators from applying fertilizer during any specified calendar period, while allowing certain testing requirements.

    Underlying bill context

    Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services [EPSC]; Designates the Florida Agricultural Museum in Flagler County as the official state agricultural museum. Requires the FWC to enter into an agreement with the DEP relating to the uniform application of pesticides to the waters of the state. Revises a reference to the Model Ordinance for Florida-Friendly Fertilizer Use on Urban Landscapes. Prohibits persons from engaging in sexual activities with animals, etc.

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    CS/CS/CS/SB 382: Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services [EPSC]

    Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services [EPSC]; Designates the Florida Agricultural Museum in Flagler County as the official state agricultural museum. Requires the FWC to enter into an agreement with the DEP relating to the uniform application of pesticides to the waters of the state. Revises a reference to the Model Ordinance for Florida-Friendly Fertilizer Use on Urban Landscapes. Prohibits persons from engaging in sexual activities with animals, etc.

    Exact official amendment text

    Florida Senate - 2010 SENATOR AMENDMENT Bill No. CS for CS for CS for SB 382 I237206EI 237206 Page 1 of 5 4/27/2010 6:54:29 PM AG.3.05975 LEGISLATIVE ACTION Senate Floor: 2/AD/2R 04/30/2010 10:52 AM . . . . . . House Senator Dean moved the following: Senate Amendment ( with title amendment ) 1 2 Between lines 330 and…

    Official position record

    CS for CS for CS for SB 382 — the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

    On motion by Senator Dean, the Senate reconsidered the vote by which Amendment 2 (237206) as amended failed. Amendment 2 as amended was adopted. The vote was:

    Yeas—21 Aronberg Bennett Bullard Constantine Crist Detert Dockery Garcia Gelber Hill Jones Joyner Justice Lawson Rich Ring Siplin Smith Sobel Villalobos Wilson Nays—18 Mr. President Alexander Altman Baker Dean Diaz Portilla Fasano Gaetz Gardiner Haridopolos Lynn Negron Oelrich Peaden Richter Storms Thrasher

    Baker — Nay

  23. Final passageVoted yes

    CS for CS for CS for HB 631 — Motor Vehicles [CPSC]

    Florida Senate Journal 2010-04-30, page 1164 · Yeas 38, Nays 0

    What this issue meant

    Motor Vehicles [CPSC]; Removes requirement that HSMV adopt uniform written notice to be used to enforce provisions that prohibit parking motor vehicle on certain property for purpose of displaying motor vehicle as being for sale, hire, or rental; removes requirement that each law enforcement agency provide its own notice for such enforcement, etc.

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    CS/CS/CS/HB 631: Motor Vehicles [CPSC]

    Motor Vehicles [CPSC]; Removes requirement that HSMV adopt uniform written notice to be used to enforce provisions that prohibit parking motor vehicle on certain property for purpose of displaying motor vehicle as being for sale, hire, or rental; removes requirement that each law enforcement agency provide its own notice for such enforcement, etc.

    Official bill-history action

    • Placed on Special Order Calendar; Pending amendment(s), withdrawn -SJ 01139; Amendment(s) adopted (518098, 421972) -SJ 01140, -SJ 01164; Read 3rd time -SJ 01163; CS passed as amended (518098, 421972); YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 01163

    Official position record

    CS for CS for CS for HB 631 — motor vehicles

    On motion by Senator Crist, by two-thirds vote CS for CS for CS for HB 631 as amended was read the third time by title, passed and certi- fied to the House. The vote on passage was:

    Yeas—38 Mr. President Alexander Altman Aronberg Baker Bennett Bullard Constantine Crist Dean Detert Diaz Portilla Dockery Fasano Gaetz Garcia Gardiner Gelber Haridopolos Hill Jones Joyner Justice Lawson Lynn Negron Oelrich Peaden Rich Richter Siplin Smith Sobel Storms Thrasher Villalobos Wilson Nays—None

    Baker — Yea

  24. Final passageVoted yes

    HJR 7231 — A joint resolution proposing the creation of Section 20 of Article III of the State Constitution to provide standards for establishing legislative and congressional district boundaries

    Florida Senate Journal 2010-04-30, page 1165 · Yeas 25, Nays 14

    What this issue meant

    A joint resolution proposing the creation of Section 20 of Article III of the State Constitution to provide standards for establishing legislative and congressional district boundaries

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    HJR 7231 — A joint resolution proposing the creation of Section 20 of Article III of the State Constitution to provide standards for establishing legislative and congressional district boundaries

    On motion by Senator Haridopolos, HJR 7231 was passed by the required constitutional three-fifths vote of the membership and certified to the House. The vote on passage was:

    Yeas—25 Mr. President Alexander Altman Baker Bennett Constantine Crist Dean Detert Diaz Portilla Fasano Gaetz Gardiner Haridopolos Jones Lawson Lynn Negron Oelrich Peaden Richter Siplin Storms Thrasher Nays—14 Aronberg Bullard Dockery Garcia Gelber Hill Joyner Justice Rich Ring Smith Sobel Villalobos Wilson

    Baker — Yea

  25. Final passageVoted yes

    CS for CS for CS for SB 382 — Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services [EPSC]

    Florida Senate Journal 2010-04-30, page 1167 · Yeas 38, Nays 1

    What this issue meant

    Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services [EPSC]; Designates the Florida Agricultural Museum in Flagler County as the official state agricultural museum. Requires the FWC to enter into an agreement with the DEP relating to the uniform application of pesticides to the waters of the state. Revises a reference to the Model Ordinance for Florida-Friendly Fertilizer Use on Urban Landscapes. Prohibits persons from engaging in sexual activities with animals, etc.

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    CS/CS/CS/SB 382: Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services [EPSC]

    Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services [EPSC]; Designates the Florida Agricultural Museum in Flagler County as the official state agricultural museum. Requires the FWC to enter into an agreement with the DEP relating to the uniform application of pesticides to the waters of the state. Revises a reference to the Model Ordinance for Florida-Friendly Fertilizer Use on Urban Landscapes. Prohibits persons from engaging in sexual activities with animals, etc.

    Official bill-history action

    • Placed on Special Order Calendar; Pending amendment(s), withdrawn -SJ 01162, -SJ 01163; Amendment(s) failed -SJ 01163; Amendment(s) adopted (772752, 477128, 237206) -SJ 01163, -SJ 01166; Amendment(s) reconsidered, adopted (237206) -SJ 01163; Read 3rd time -SJ 01165; CS passed as amended (772752, 477128, 237206); YEAS 38 NAYS 1 -SJ 01167

    Official position record

    CS for CS for CS for SB 382 — the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

    On motion by Senator Dean, by two-thirds vote CS for CS for CS for SB 382 as amended was read the third time by title, passed, ordered engrossed and then certified to the House. The vote on passage was:

    Yeas—38 Mr. President Alexander Altman Aronberg Baker Bennett Bullard Constantine Crist Dean Detert Diaz Portilla Dockery Fasano Gaetz Garcia Gardiner Gelber Haridopolos Hill Jones Joyner Lawson Lynn Negron Oelrich Peaden Rich Richter Ring Siplin Smith Sobel Storms Thrasher Villalobos Wilson Nays—1 Justice

    Baker — Yea