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ISSUE

BILL DESCRIPTION

HB 289

657

Fire Alarm Systems

Relates to fire alarm systems; regulates and licenses persons who install a fire detection, fire alarm, or fire communication system; provides for administration by the State Fire Marshal; provides exceptions; provides for fees; provides for criminal and civil penalties. Effective date: August 1, 2009.

HB 316

281

Automobile Registrations

Changes the definition of a new motor vehicle; provides the Department of Revenue with the authority to promulgate rules to issue and transfer certificates of title electronically; changes title exemption and inspection requirements; specifies parties required to sign title applications; provides the Department of Revenue with the authority to record and release security interests electronically. Effective date: August 1, 2009.

HB 511

716

Guaranty Fund

Relates to insurance and the Insurance Guaranty Association; defines terms; allows the association to pursue recovery from high net worth insureds and affiliates on paid covered claims; allows the association the right to recover attorney fees incurred in obtaining reimbursement; relates to insolvent insurers, self insurers, and governmental entities as insureds. Effective date: August 1, 2009.

SB 1

500

Homeowners’ Insurance

Relates to homeowners insurance; provides insurance premium credits or rate reductions for homeowners who build a new home or rebuild, upgrade, or retrofit an existing home to better resist hurricane or other catastrophic windstorm events. Effective date: August 1, 2009.

SB 136

143

Commercial Motor Vehicles

Provides for The Metal Coil Securement Act; relates to the operation of commercial motor vehicles; increases penalties for motor carriers and drivers who fail to comply with federal regulations for securing metal coils or who allow metal coils to fall onto public roads; requires driver training and certification; provides for criminal penalties. Effective date:

SB 255

151

Boating Accident Reports

Relates to boats and boating; increases the amount of property damage required to be sustained in a boating accident before an accident report is required to be filed with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources; provides for the duty of the operator. Effective date: August 1, 2009.