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FLORIDA LEGISLATURE—COMBINED SESSIONS—2001
SUBJECT INDEX—BILLS INTRODUCED AND PASSED
(Boldfaced bill numbers, followed by a chapter number or “vetoed” notation, passed both chambers—Some entries may not be in final version. Adopted one-chamber resolutions also boldfaced)
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ABANDONED OR UNCLAIMED PROPERTYGuardianship, Funds See: GUARDIANSLandlord and Tenant See: LANDLORD AND TENANTMotor Vehicles, Towing See: TOWINGPublic Records Exemption See: PUBLIC RECORDSRegulation, S776, S1398, S2024, H107(2001-36), H1489
ABORTION, S688(2001-67), S1312, S1558(2001-277), H475(2001-53),H1879
ABUSEChild Abuse
Abandonment of infants at emergency medical services station,S1312, S1314, H475(2001-53), H477
Care and protection, S450, S1858Child Support See: SUPPORT OF DEPENDENTSContributing to delinquency or dependency of child, S246, S974,
H267(2001-125), H297Dependency proceedings, S452, S1214(2001-68), S1290, S1604,
H549, H675, H1145, H1343, H1503, H1741(2001-232)External review system of cases, coordinate efforts, recommend
revisions of law & procedures, etc., S1604, H1503Foster Care See: FOSTER CAREGuardians for Dependent Children See: GUARDIANSInvestigations, S450, S1778, S1858, H1673(2001-50)Kidnapping; protective custody, S2076, H1791Offenders; DNA Testing See: GENETIC TESTINGParental Rights, Termination See: MINORSPornography Involving Minors See: SEX CRIMESRelative Caregiver Program; financial assistance to relatives caring
full-time for child (abused, neglected, or abandoned), S1056,H1251, H1413
Reports, S96, S858, S1312, H475(2001-53), H1497School Attendance by Violent Offenders See: Attendance under
SCHOOLSSeminole County, child protective investigations, S2002(2001-254),
H1741(2001-232)Sex Crimes See: SEX CRIMESTraining for specified professionals, S858Victims of Crimes, Generally See: VICTIMS OF CRIMES
Disabled Persons AbuseAssisted Living Facilities, Civil Actions Against See: ASSISTED
LIVING FACILITIESNursing Homes, Civil Actions Against See: NURSING HOMESOffenders; DNA Testing See: GENETIC TESTINGProtective services; care and protection of “vulnerable” adults,
S374, H793Sex Crimes See: SEX CRIMESSpeedy trial in civil action, disabled person is victim, S374, H793
Domestic ViolenceBatterers’ intervention program, S248, S858, S1002, S1778, H167,
H1673(2001-50)Court Costs; Surcharges See: COURTSEvidence See: EVIDENCEInjunction for protection, S248, S858, S1284(2001-158), H167,
H1869Insurance, discrimination, S788(2001-178), H247Investigations, S858Judicial education, S248, H167Training for specified professionals, S248, S858, H167Victims; Protection See: VICTIMS OF CRIMES
Elderly Persons AbuseAssisted Living Facilities, Civil Actions Against See: ASSISTED
LIVING FACILITIES
ABUSE (Cont.)Elderly Persons Abuse (Cont.)
Nursing Homes, Civil Actions Against See: NURSING HOMESOffenders; DNA Testing See: GENETIC TESTINGProtective services; care and protection of “vulnerable” adults,
S374, H793Sex Crimes See: SEX CRIMESSpeedy trial in civil action, elderly person is victim, S374, H793
Evidence See: EVIDENCESex Crimes See: SEX CRIMESSubstance Abuse See: SUBSTANCE ABUSEVictims of Crimes, Generally See: VICTIMS OF CRIMES
ACCESSIBILITY RE DISABLED PERSONS See: DISABLEDPERSONS
ACCESSIBILITY RE FIREARMS See: Child Accessibility underWEAPONS AND FIREARMS
ACCIDENTS, MOTOR VEHICLE See: TRAFFIC CONTROL
ACCOUNTANTSSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION,DEPARTMENT OF
Abandoned or Unclaimed Property See: ABANDONED ORUNCLAIMED PROPERTY
Licensure; regulation, S348, S958(2001-269), S2096, H1051
ACUPUNCTURISTSSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OFLicensure; regulation, S1558(2001-277), H1867Malpractice See: MALPRACTICE
AD VALOREM TAX See: Property Taxes under TAXATION
ADMINISTRATION, STATE BOARD OFInvestments See: STATE FINANCESReorganization, S460, S1498, S1600, S2004, H313, H1225(2001-201)Trust Funds See: TRUST FUNDS
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURESFlorida Administrative Weekly, pilot project re DEP, S876, S1560,
S1738(2001-278), H1763Generally, S876, S910, S1188, S1284(2001-158), S1560,
S1738(2001-278), S1798, S1922(2001-279), S1926, H1135, H1763,H1803(2001-91), H1869, H1915
ADMISSIONS TAX See: SALES TAX
ADOPTION, S106, S138, S402, S500, S1230, S1312, S1368, S2120,H137(2001-226), H141(2001-3), H233, H415, H475(2001-53),H1221(2001-256), H1245, H1249, H1703
ADULT ABUSE See: ABUSE
ADULT DAY CARE CENTERSBingo See: BINGOLicensure; regulation, S688(2001-67), S1202(2001-45), S1312, S1456,
S1558(2001-277), H475(2001-53), H605, H1879
ADULT ENTERTAINMENT See: SEX CRIMES
ADULT FAMILY-CARE HOMESLicensure; regulation, S688(2001-67), S1312, S1456, S1558(2001-277),
H475(2001-53), H605, H1879
477
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ADULT FAMILY-CARE HOMES (Cont.)Ombudsman Programs See: HEALTH CARE
ADVANCE DIRECTIVES FOR HEALTH CARE See: HEALTH CARE
ADVERTISINGInsurance, S2174(2001-142), H1219Outdoor advertising, S2056, S2214, S2286, H1053(VETOED)Political Advertising See: ELECTIONS
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION See: HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION AGENCY
AGRICULTUREAgricultural diversification projects; alternative crops, techniques,
and industries to enhance profitability & sustainability ofagriculture, S1826, H1645
Aquaculture See: AQUACULTURECitrus See: CITRUSDamage or Destruction of Crops; Civil Actions See: CIVIL ACTIONSDepartment of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Animal Industry See: ANIMALSAppropriations See: APPROPRIATIONSAquaculture See: AQUACULTUREBusiness Opportunities, Sale or Lease See:
FRANCHISES/BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY SALESCharitable Solicitation See: CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONSCitrus See: CITRUSCommissioner of Agriculture
Term of office, term limits, S488, H769Compost, S1798, S1922(2001-279), H1915Consumer Services Division
Health Care Consumer Advocate See: HEALTH CAREInvestigations, S1798, S1922(2001-279), H1915
Crib Safety See: INFANTSDairy Industry Division
Abolishment, H1717(VETOED)Reenactment, H501(2001-89)
Dance Studios See: DANCE STUDIOSEggs See: FOODEquipment; lease or loan to governmental entities with fire and
rescue responsibilities, S1798, S1922(2001-279), H1915Fairs and Expositions See: FAIRS AND EXPOSITIONSFood, Generally See: FOODFranchises/Business Opportunity Sales See:
FRANCHISES/BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY SALESFrozen Desserts See: FOODHealth Studios See: HEALTH STUDIOSHome Inspection Services See: HOME INSPECTION SERVICESLivestock See: ANIMALSMilk and Milk Products See: FOODMotor Fuel Marketing Practices See: OIL AND GASMotor Vehicle Repair Shops See: Repairs under MOTOR
VEHICLESMoving Companies See: MOVING AND STORAGEOff-highway Vehicles See: MOTORCYCLES AND MOPEDSPawnbrokers See: SECONDHAND DEALERSPest Control See: PEST CONTROLPlants See: PLANTSPoultry See: ANIMALS; FOODRelief Bills See: RELIEF BILLSReorganization, S164, H501(2001-89), H1717(VETOED), H1721,
H1723, H1725, H1751Shell bills, S530, S534, S1078Telemarketing See: TELECOMMUNICATIONSTrust Funds See: TRUST FUNDS
Farms and Farmworkers See: FARMS AND FARMWORKERSFeed, Commercial See: FEED, COMMERCIALForestry See: FORESTRYRural land conservation easement; resource conservation agreement,
S1758, S1922(2001-279), H1389, H1617Vehicles Carrying Agricultural Products Locally, Load Restrictions
See: Equipment Requirements and Specifications under MOTORVEHICLES
AGRICULTURE (Cont.)Water Conservation See: Water Resource Management and
Development under WATER AND WASTEWATER
AIDS AND HIVMedicaid See: MEDICAIDTesting, inmates, S368, S954, H301, H519
AIRBAGS See: Equipment Requirements and Specifications underMOTOR VEHICLES
AIRCRAFTAviation Fuel Tax See: MOTOR FUEL, SPECIAL FUEL, AND
OTHER POLLUTANT TAXESExecutive Aircraft Pool See: MANAGEMENT SERVICES,
DEPARTMENT OFSeaplanes, S2056, H1053(VETOED)Spaceport Florida Authority See: SPACE INDUSTRY
AIRPORTSComprehensive Planning See: COMPREHENSIVE PLANNINGDevelopments of Regional Impact See: ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTIONFunding, H1023Jacksonville Airport Authority, H903(2001-319)Licensure; regulation, S2056, H1053(VETOED), H1433, H1617,
H1929Miami-Dade County Authority, S506, H1053(VETOED), H1099NASA Small Aircraft Transportation Sys.; state, federal, industry
resources combine to provide infrastructure & competitivetransportation system, S1776, H1053(VETOED), H1059
Noise mitigation projects, S310, S2056, H1053(VETOED)Sarasota Bradenton Airport, S310Sebring Airport Authority (Highlands), S2332, H975(2001-332)Security plans, S1062, H395(2001-59)Spaceport Florida Authority See: SPACE INDUSTRYTaxation
Property Tax Exemption See: Property Taxes under TAXATIONStudy, S1576(2001-137)
Transportation, Generally See: TRANSPORTATIONZoning See: Licensure; Regulation, this heading
ALACHUA COUNTYGainesville, City of; Enterprise Zones See: ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENTRoad projects; DOT funding, S2056, H1053(VETOED)Schools See: Alachua County under SCHOOLS
ALARM SYSTEM CONTRACTORS See: ELECTRICAL AND ALARMSYSTEM CONTRACTORS
ALCOHOL AND DRUG REHABILITATION See: SUBSTANCEABUSE
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGESAbuse See: SUBSTANCE ABUSEBeer
Container size, S202(2001-78), H187Foreign countries, certification of beverages manufactured or
packaged in foreign countries, H187Cider, S202(2001-78), S932, H187Consumption on premises, S228, S358, S1978, H45, H645Driving Under Influence See: DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCELicensure
Civic organizations, nonprofit, temporary permits, S1126, H1207Regulations, S1902, H1471(2001-257)Wine, out-of-state shipper, S656
Malt Beverages See: Beer, this headingMinors
Students, underage; exemption re curriculum at accredited college,S648, H541
478 FLORIDA LEGISLATURE—COMBINED SESSIONS—2001
SUBJECT INDEX—BILLS INTRODUCED AND PASSED(Boldfaced bill numbers, followed by a chapter number or “vetoed” notation, passed both chambers—
Some entries may not be in final version. Adopted one-chamber resolutions also boldfaced)
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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (Cont.)Minors (Cont.)
Violations, Generally See: SUBSTANCE ABUSETaxes, S228, S358, S844, S932, S1978, H45, H601(2001-154), H645,
H1171Wine, direct shipment from out-of-state, S656, S1676, H1163
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES See: MOTORCYCLES AND MOPEDS
ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE See: DISEASES
AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTERSAssessments of Health Care Entities See: HEALTH CARE
FACILITIESCertificates of Need See: HEALTH CARE FACILITIESLicensure; regulation, S138, S336(2001-186), S688(2001-67), S1312,
S1558(2001-277), S2092(2001-222), S2146, S2158, H141(2001-3),H415, H475(2001-53), H1255, H1867, H1873, H1879, H1885,H1895
Malpractice See: MALPRACTICEPatients, Generally See: HEALTH CARE
AMPHIBIANS See: ANIMALS
AMUSEMENT ATTRACTIONS AND RIDES See: FAIRS ANDEXPOSITIONS
ANIMALSAmphibians, S2024, H1489Animal control officers, S96, S2058, H1497Cruelty
Generally, S96, S360, H1175, H1497Sentencing See: Guidelines under SENTENCING
DogsBroward County, ordinances re dogs in public places, S2270, H839Dangerous, S2058, H1017Greyhounds, adoption, S1692, H1363, H1427Guide dogs or service dogs, S620, H447Racing See: PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
Euthanasia; chemical immobilization, S2058Fighting and baiting, S1310, H1593Fishing, Freshwater See: FISHING (FRESHWATER)Fishing, Saltwater See: FISHING (SALTWATER)Horse Racing See: PARI-MUTUEL WAGERINGHunting See: HUNTINGLivestock
Brucellosis vaccination, S1798, S1922(2001-279), H1915Dairy Operations, Property Taxes See: Assessments under Property
Taxes under TAXATIONHumane slaughter; euthanasia, S1798, S1922(2001-279), H1915Regulation of care and treatment by DACS, best management
practices, S1798, S1922(2001-279), H501(2001-89),H1717(VETOED), H1915
Marine AnimalsManatee refuges; boating access to waterways, H1177
PoultryPoultry-raising Operations, Property Taxes See: Assessments
under Property Taxes under TAXATIONRegulation of care and treatment by DACS, best management
practices, S1798, S1922(2001-279), H1915Quail See: QUAILWildlife See: WILDLIFE
ANNEXATION See: LOCAL GOVERNMENTS; also see the specificlocal government
APPEALSDNA See: GENETIC TESTING
APPORTIONMENT, S1714, S1792, H1247, H1935(2001-128)
APPRAISERSReal Estate Appraisers
See also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisionsunder BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION,DEPARTMENT OF
APPRAISERS (Cont.)Real Estate Appraisers (Cont.)
Licensure; regulation, S942, S972, S1424(2001-274), H765, H1089
APPROPRIATIONSAgriculture and Consumer Services Department, S170, S738, S1826,
H103, H177, H221, H255, H807, H1645Airport and Seaport Property Taxation Advisory Committee,
S1576(2001-137)Banking and Finance Department, S314, H31, H213Budget, State See: STATE FINANCESBusiness and Professional Regulation Department, S348, S1920,
S2210, S2224, H1265(2001-231), H1817, H1923Capital Cases Commission, S842, H697Children and Family Services Department, S446(2001-98), S682,
S858, S1258(2001-191), S1286, S1672(2001-175), H277(2001-149),H421(2001-152), H427, H563(2001-73), H1431
Community Affairs Department, S310, S522, S1216, S1826,H1157(2001-200), H1563, H1617, H1645
Corrections Department, S912(2001-110), S1534, H1131Driver Licensing Study Commission, H807, H1875Education Department, S458, S820, S2010, S2068, H543, H1257,
H1697Elderly Affairs Department, S1202(2001-45), S1286, S2226, H549,
H563(2001-73), H1641, H1879Elections Commission, S1982Emergency appropriations, release; procedures, S1716Environmental Protection Department, S1376(2001-134),
H589(2001-229), H1263Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, S1394(2001-246), S1408,
H161, H1489, H1669Florida A & M University, S1404, S1532, H619, H1345Florida Commercial Space Financing Corporation, H1053(VETOED),
H1225(2001-201)Florida Community College at Jacksonville, S336(2001-186), H1255General Appropriations Bills
General Appropriations Bills, S2000(2001-253), H1807Implementing Bills, S2002(2001-254), H1809
Governor, Executive Office of, S512, S1406, S1470, S1750, S1772,S1826, S2008, H461, H681, H1045, H1225(2001-201), H1645,H1953
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute,S330(VETOED)
Health Care Administration Agency, S254, S420, S634, S690,S792(2001-104), S1202(2001-45), S1454, S2226, H55, H133, H981,H1253, H1581, H1641
Health Department, S1092(2001-271), S1558(2001-277), S2248,H1819, H1867, H1895
High-speed Rail Authority, S1134, S1178, S2008, H507High-speed Rail Commission, H489(2001-153)Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Department, S1406, H461Insurance Department, S2292Judicial Branch, S842, H27, H697, H1865(2001-284)Juvenile Justice Department, H419Legal Affairs Department, S84(2001-264), S438, S822(2001-266),
H321Limitations; prior fiscal year plus adjustment for growth, S644, H323Long Term Care Facility Casualty Joint Underwriting Association,
S2226Management Services Department, S1826, H369, H1045, H1645Marine Research Institute, S296, H111Miami-Dade Community College, S336(2001-186), H1255Partnership for School Readiness, S422, H35Public Service Commission, S1790, H1005, H1971Revenue Department, S156, S1576(2001-137), S2294, H251(2001-148)St. Johns River Water Management District, S1394(2001-246), H1669St. Petersburg Junior College, S1190, H1369Selected Exempt Service, S466(2001-43)Senior Care Facility Joint Underwriting Association, S1202(2001-45)South Miami, City of, H1221(2001-256)Southwest Florida Water Management District, S1250, S1408, H161Spaceport Florida Authority, H1053(VETOED), H1225(2001-201)
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SUBJECT INDEX—BILLS INTRODUCED AND PASSED(Boldfaced bill numbers, followed by a chapter number or “vetoed” notation, passed both chambers—
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APPROPRIATIONS (Cont.)State Courts Administrator, H549State Department, S90, S174, S1118(2001-40), S1374, S2194,
H1157(2001-200), H1167, H1583, H1987Statewide Public Guardianship Office, H1879Transportation Department, S1776, H1059University of Miami, S638(2001-212)Vocational Rehabilitation, Florida Endowment Foundation for,
S1608, H997Workforce Innovation Agency, S1672(2001-175), S1750, S2008, H1431
AQUACULTURE, S1204(2001-272), S1798, S1826, S1922(2001-279),H1645, H1913, H1915
AQUATIC PLANTS See: PLANTS
AQUIFER STORAGE AND RECOVERY WELLS See: Water ResourceManagement and Development under WATER ANDWASTEWATER
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES See: HISTORIC PRESERVATION
ARCHITECTSSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION,DEPARTMENT OF
Design professional contracts, S428(2001-211)Licensure; regulation, S348, S744, S958(2001-269), S2210, H1223,
H1923
AREAS OF CRITICAL STATE CONCERN See: ENVIRONMENTALPROTECTION
ARRESTSBail Bond Agents See: BAILForeign nationals, H1157(2001-200)Municipal law enforcement officers; authority to patrol property
outside jurisdiction, S810(2001-105), H593Pretrial Release See: CRIMINAL PROSECUTION
ARTSChallenge grant program, H987Coconut Grove Playhouse, H987Cultural Endowment Program, S1166(2001-113), H333Museums See: MUSEUMSRegional cultural facilities; grants for acquisition, renovation, or
construction, S2020, H987
ASBESTOSAsbestos Contractors and Consultants
See: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions underBUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION,DEPARTMENT OF
Demolition or renovation of existing structures, asbestos notificationstatement, S336(2001-186), H1255
Environmental administrative penalties, S1664, H1635(2001-258)
ASSAULT AND BATTERYBattery, S1778, H1673(2001-50)Correctional facilities’ employees, S1318(2001-244), H131Domestic Violence
Court Costs/Surcharge See: Court Costs under COURTSInsurance Discrimination See: ABUSE
Emergency medical care provider, S624, H737Foster care providers, S1214(2001-68), H1145Interscholastic activity, sports officials, S1192, H1123Municipal or county parks or recreation department, officials or
employees, S1964, H1675School Attendance by Violent Offenders See: Attendance under
SCHOOLSSecurity officer or investigator, licensed or employed by State
Department, S1964, H1675
ASSAULT AND BATTERY (Cont.)Sexual Battery See: SEX CRIMESSexually violent predators detention or commitment facility staff,
S1318(2001-244), H131
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIESBingo See: BINGOInsurance, Coverage in Florida Property and Casualty Joint
Underwriting Association See: Joint Underwriting Plans underINSURANCE
Joint Underwriting Plans See: INSURANCELiability; civil actions against, S1202(2001-45), S1748, S1848, H1879Liability insurance study, S1674, S1748Licensure; regulation, S688(2001-67), S1200(2001-44),
S1202(2001-45), S1312, S1456, S1558(2001-277), S1652, S1848,H475(2001-53), H605, H961, H1581, H1641, H1879, H1881
Low-income elderly persons living in distressed communities; grants,S1532, H619
Ombudsman Programs See: HEALTH CAREPatient Brokering See: Patients under HEALTH CAREPublic Records Exemption See: PUBLIC RECORDSSenior Care Facility Joint Underwriting Association See: Joint
Underwriting Plans under INSURANCE
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES See: DISABLED PERSONS
ATHLETE AGENTSSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION,DEPARTMENT OF
Licensure; regulation, S348, S2066, S2210, H1477, H1923
ATHLETIC TRAINERSSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OFHealth Studios/Fitness Centers, Generally See: HEALTH
STUDIOS/FITNESS CENTERSLicensure; regulation, S1558(2001-277), H1867Malpractice See: MALPRACTICE
ATHLETICSAmateur sports businesses, sports industry economic development
projects; sales tax reimbursements, S864, H345Boxing, S348, S1234, S1410, H501(2001-89), H1087College Athletics
Miami, City of; publicly owned football facility; use of certain salestax proceeds, renovation of facility, S184, H163
Tournament games, Admissions Tax, H163Daytona Beach Racing and Recreational Facilities District (Volusia),
H561Direct-support organization for sports-related industries and amateur
athletics, S454, S864, H345, H387(2001-150), H1225(2001-201)Florida Marlins Stadium, S2018, S2168, H467, H1189, H1367Golf, License Plates See: License Plates under MOTOR VEHICLESHealth Studios/Fitness Centers See: HEALTH STUDIOS/FITNESS
CENTERSMotorsports entertainment complex, S650, H289Schools
Athletic Coach See: Certification under Teachers under SCHOOLSStudents See: Interscholastic Extracurricular Student Activities
under SCHOOLSSports industries, shell bill, S728Sports Officials, Workers’ Compensation See: WORKERS’
COMPENSATION
ATTACHMENT See: DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
ATTORNEY GENERAL See: LEGAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
ATTORNEYS AT LAWAdmission to practice law, regulation; disciplinary actions, H1767
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SUBJECT INDEX—BILLS INTRODUCED AND PASSED(Boldfaced bill numbers, followed by a chapter number or “vetoed” notation, passed both chambers—
Some entries may not be in final version. Adopted one-chamber resolutions also boldfaced)
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ATTORNEYS AT LAW (Cont.)Impaired; lawyer assistance programs, S778(2001-240), H415Power of Attorney See: POWER OF ATTORNEYServices to State See: Attorney Services under PURCHASINGState Attorneys See: STATE ATTORNEYS
AUCTIONS AND AUCTIONEERSSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION,DEPARTMENT OF
Licensure; regulation, S2210
AUDITOR GENERALLegislative oversight of governmental programs, S822(2001-266),
S2022, H1197Reorganization, S832
AUTISM See: Developmentally Disabled Persons under DISABLEDPERSONS
AUTOMOBILES See: MOTOR VEHICLES
AUTOPSIES, S1356, H1083(2001-1)
B
BACKGROUND SCREENING See: Licensure; regulation under thespecific facility/service
BAILArrests, Generally See: ARRESTSBail Bond Agents
Licensure; regulation, S1050, S2174(2001-142), H817, H1219Bonds, S1050, H817Pretrial Release See: CRIMINAL PROSECUTION
BAKER ACT See: MENTAL HEALTH
BAKER COUNTYDesignation, State Forest See: DESIGNATIONSMental Health Hospitals See: MENTAL HEALTH
BALLROOM DANCE STUDIOS See: DANCE STUDIOS
BANKING AND FINANCE, DEPARTMENT OFAbolishment, S164, S1886, S1970, H123, H681Appropriations See: APPROPRIATIONSCollection Agencies See: COLLECTION AGENCIESComptroller
Cabinet reorganization, transfer of responsibilities, S164,S1562(2001-136), S1580, S1886, S1970, H123, H681, H1523,H1685
Financial Institutions, Generally See: FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONSMoney Transmitters See: MONEY TRANSMITTERSMortgage Brokers See: MORTGAGE BROKERSMortgage Lenders See: MORTGAGE LENDERSPublic Records Exemption See: PUBLIC RECORDSReorganization, S1924, S2210, H1399
BANKING AND INSURANCE, DEPARTMENT OFCreation, S164
BANKRUPTCY See: DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
BANKS AND TRUST COMPANIES See: FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
BARBERSSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION,DEPARTMENT OF
Licensure; regulation, S348, S2210, H1923
BATTERIES, LEAD-ACID See: SOLID WASTE
BATTERYAssault and Battery See: ASSAULT AND BATTERYSexual Battery See: Sexual Offenders and Sexual Predators under
SEX CRIMES
BAY COUNTYDesignations See: Roads and Bridges under DESIGNATIONS
BEACHES AND SHORESDesignations See: DESIGNATIONSDredge and Fill Activities See: DREDGE AND FILL ACTIVITIESOuter continental shelf resource management, S860Rip current warning signs, S262, H1065
BEDDING, CRIB SAFETY See: INFANTS
BEER See: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
BELLE GLADE, CITY OFRelief Bills See: RELIEF BILLS
BICYCLESSafe Paths to Schools Program See: TRANSPORTATIONScooters
Motorized, S1068, S1268, H807, H1053(VETOED)Nonmotorized, S1268, H1137
BILLBOARDS See: Outdoor Advertising under ADVERTISING
BINGO, S1820, S1916, S2130, H1481, H1589, H1637
BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH PROGRAM See: RESEARCH
BIRTH CERTIFICATES See: VITAL STATISTICS
BIRTHING CENTERSLicensure; regulation, S138, S688(2001-67), S1312, S1558(2001-277),
H141(2001-3), H415, H475(2001-53), H1879
BLOODAIDS and HIV See: AIDS AND HIVGenetic Testing See: GENETIC TESTINGStandards re public health care employees re blood-borne pathogens;
use of needleless systems and sharps with injury protection, S828,H193
BOARD OF REGENTSAbolishment, S1162(2001-170), S2108, H1533Computer-assisted student advising system, S1750, S1874, S2008,
H465Leave See: LEAVEPowers and duties, S1330, S2002(2001-254), S2172, H1509, H1511Relief Bills See: RELIEF BILLSReorganization, S782, S792(2001-104), S1750, S2008,
S2092(2001-222), H1885, H1953Universities (State), Generally See: UNIVERSITIES (STATE)
BOATS AND BOATINGDocks; floating vessel platforms, S2074, H729Felony cases involving vessels, jurisdiction, H1391Liens See: LIENSMarathon, City of, S496, H115(2001-292)Marinas, Developments of Regional Impact See: ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTIONNavigation Districts See: NAVIGATION DISTRICTSPorts and Harbors See: PORTS AND HARBORSRegistration, S1068, S1284(2001-158), S1956(2001-196), S2024, H807,
H1053(VETOED), H1489, H1869Shipwrecks, Historic See: HISTORIC PRESERVATION
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BOATS AND BOATING (Cont.)Title certificates, S1068, S2044, H757(2001-164), H807,
H1053(VETOED)Towing, Vessel Parked on Private Property See: TOWINGWaterways See: WATERWAYSYacht and Ship Brokers
Licensure; regulation, S348, S2210, H1923
BOILERS, H1709
BONDSBail Bonds See: BAILIndustrial Development Financing See: Digital Media Industries
under ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; Information Technologyunder ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
BOTTLES, CONTAINERS, AND CANSAlcoholic Beverages See: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGESDrinking Water See: WATER AND WASTEWATERFood See: FOOD
BOXING See: ATHLETICS
BRADENTON, CITY OFAirports See: AIRPORTS
BREASTFEEDING, S144(2001-54), H203
BREVARD COUNTYExpressway Authority See: TRANSPORTATIONMelbourne-Tillman Water Control District, S2366, H1115(2001-336)
BRIBERYPublic Officers and Employees, Offenses by See: PUBLIC OFFICERS
AND EMPLOYEES
BRIDGESAuthorities See: the specific bridge authority under
TRANSPORTATIONDesignations See: Roads and Bridges under DESIGNATIONS
BROADBAND TECHNOLOGIES See: TELECOMMUNICATIONS
BROKERSMortgage Brokers See: MORTGAGE BROKERSPatient Brokering See: Patients under HEALTH CAREReal Estate Brokers See: REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND
SALESPERSONSYacht and Ship Brokers See: BOATS AND BOATING
BROOKSVILLE, CITY OFEnterprise Zones See: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
BROWARD COUNTYCoral Springs, City of See: CORAL SPRINGS, CITY OFCoral Springs Improvement District, H931(VETOED)Dania Beach, City of See: DANIA BEACH, CITY OFDavie, Town of See: DAVIE, TOWN OFDependent children, guardianship program, H549Dogs, ordinances re dogs in public places, S2270, H839Expressway Authority See: TRANSPORTATIONFort Lauderdale, City of See: FORT LAUDERDALE, CITY OFInfrastructure improvements, H831Learning Gateway See: Preschool Programs under EDUCATIONLife support services, H833Natural resource protection, H841North Springs Improvement District, S2328, H863(VETOED)Pembroke Park, Town of See: PEMBROKE PARK, TOWN OFPine Tree Water Control District, S2352, H905(2001-320)Plantation, City of See: PLANTATION, CITY OFPompano Beach, City of See: POMPANO BEACH, CITY OF
BROWARD COUNTY (Cont.)Relief Bills See: RELIEF BILLSSchools; Health Care Services, Funding See: Health Care Services
under SCHOOLSSouth Florida Education Center, road concurrency requirements;
cultural education center, S2274(2001-289), H869Southwest Ranches, Town of See: SOUTHWEST RANCHES, TOWN
OFSunshine Drainage District, H837Sunshine Water Control District, S2382, H837Traffic Infraction Detectors See: Traffic Infractions under TRAFFIC
CONTROLUtility sewer rates, wastewater residual sludge, S1662(2001-193),
H1491Windstorm Insurance Risk Apportionment See: Joint Underwriting
Plans under INSURANCE
BUDGETSAppropriations See: APPROPRIATIONSLocal Governments See: Finances under LOCAL GOVERNMENTSSchool Districts See: Finances under SCHOOLSState See: STATE FINANCESWater Management Districts See: WATER MANAGEMENT
DISTRICTS
BUILDINGSBuilding Code Administrators and Inspectors See: Building Codes
under CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRYBuilding Codes See: Building Codes under CONSTRUCTION
INDUSTRYDesignations See: DESIGNATIONSEducational Facilities See: EDUCATIONAL FACILITIESPublic Buildings See: PUBLIC BUILDINGSPublic Construction Projects See: CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
BURGLARY See: THEFT
BUSINESS AND COMMERCEBusiness Opportunity Sales See: FRANCHISES/BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITY SALESCommunity Redevelopment, Generally See: ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENTCorporate Income Tax See: TAXATIONDebtors See: DEBTORS AND CREDITORSEconomic Development See: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTLimited Liability Companies See: LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANIESRetailers See: RETAILERSSales Tax See: SALES TAXSecondhand Dealers See: SECONDHAND DEALERSSmall Businesses, Employee Health Care Access See: Health Care
Access under HEALTH CAREUnemployment Compensation See: UNEMPLOYMENT
COMPENSATIONWorkers’ Compensation See: WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DEPARTMENTOFAccountants See: ACCOUNTANTSAlarm System Contractors See: ELECTRICAL AND ALARM
SYSTEM CONTRACTORSAppropriations See: APPROPRIATIONSArchitects See: ARCHITECTSAthlete Agents See: ATHLETE AGENTSAttorneys at Law See: ATTORNEYS AT LAWAuctions and Auctioneers See: AUCTIONS AND AUCTIONEERSBarbers See: BARBERSCondominiums See: CONDOMINIUMSConstruction Contractors See: CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRYCosmetologists See: COSMETOLOGISTSElectrical Contractors See: ELECTRICAL AND ALARM SYSTEM
CONTRACTORS
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BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DEPARTMENTOF (Cont.)Elevators See: ELEVATORSFood Service Establishments See: FOOD SERVICE
ESTABLISHMENTSHeir Finders See: HEIR FINDERSHotels and Motels, Generally See: PUBLIC LODGING
ESTABLISHMENTSJai Alai See: PARI-MUTUEL WAGERINGLicensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
Applications, S348, S876, S958(2001-269), S1560, S1738(2001-278),S2210, H1923
Citations, S348, S2210, H1923Electronic submission of information to dept., S348, S876,
S958(2001-269), S1560, S1738(2001-278), S2210, H1923Legal obligations met before renewal or issuance of license, S348,
S2210, H1923Suspension or denial of license, delinquent support obligations,
S1284(2001-158), H1869Unlicensed Professionals
Restitution in civil action, S1272Unlicensed activity account, use of funds, S348, S958(2001-269),
H533Mappers See: SURVEYORSMobile Homes See: MOBILE HOMESPari-mutuel Wagering, Generally See: PARI-MUTUEL WAGERINGRacing See: PARI-MUTUEL WAGERINGReal Estate Appraisers See: APPRAISERSReal Estate Brokers and Salespersons See: REAL ESTATE
BROKERS AND SALESPERSONSRelief Bills See: RELIEF BILLSReorganization, S348, S1558(2001-277), S1924, S2014, S2058, S2158,
S2210, S2224, H1399, H1655, H1767, H1867, H1923Shell bills, S1072, S1076Surveyors See: SURVEYORSTalent Agencies See: TALENT AGENCIESTattooists See: TATTOOISTSTrust Funds See: TRUST FUNDSYacht and Ship Brokers See: BOATS AND BOATING
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY SALES See: FRANCHISES/BUSINESSOPPORTUNITY SALES
C
CABINETSee also: the specific cabinet positionTerms of office, term limits, S488, H769
CABLE TELEVISION, EASEMENTS See: EASEMENTS
CALHOUN COUNTYEnterprise Zones See: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CAMPAIGN FINANCING See: ELECTIONS
CANCERAlternative/complementary/investigational medical treatment,
S1128(VETOED), S1324(2001-116), S1490, S2176, H653, H703,H1077
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute,S330(VETOED), H637
Insurance See: HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS(HMOs); Health Insurance under INSURANCE
Medicaid See: MEDICAID
CANDIDATES See: ELECTIONS
CAPE CANAVERAL AIR STATION See: SPACE INDUSTRY
CAPITAL PUNISHMENT See: Death Penalty under SENTENCING
CAPITOL See: PUBLIC BUILDINGS
CARDROOMS See: PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
CAREER CRIMINALS, VIOLENT; HABITUAL FELONYOFFENDERS; HABITUAL VIOLENT FELONY OFFENDERS See:Felony Offenders under Prisoners under PRISONS
CAREER EDUCATIONAlachua County, S1602Courses of Study
College/Career Fast Start; increase number of disabled studentsadmitted & completing AA degree, AS degree, or workforcedevelopment program, S118, H1047
Vocational certificate programs, basic skills examination, S1622Private Postsecondary Career Schools See: SCHOOLS (PRIVATE)Students
TuitionCorporate Income Tax Credits See: Corporate Income Tax under
TAXATIONFirefighter killed in line of duty; educational benefits for
children, S264, H487Law enforcement, correctional, or correctional probation officers
killed in line of duty; educational benefits for children, S264,H487
State employees, work-related courses, S466(2001-43)Teachers/administrators killed in line of duty; educational
benefits for children, S866, H279(2001-180)Workforce Development Education See: ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
CAREER SERVICE SYSTEM See: PUBLIC OFFICERS ANDEMPLOYEES
CARS See: MOTOR VEHICLES
CELL PHONES, USE; TRAFFIC CONTROL See: TRAFFICCONTROL
CEMETERIESEasements, Ingress and Egress See: EASEMENTSFunerals See: FUNERALSGenerally, S1610(2001-120), S1924, H181, H991, H1399
CERTIFICATES OF NEED See: HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONSCivic Organizations, Nonprofit; Alcoholic Beverage Permits See:
Licensure under ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGESSolicitation of funds, S784(2001-214), S1938, H1449
CHARLOTTE COUNTYEnglewood Area Fire Control District, S2348, H1183(2001-338)
CHARTER SCHOOLS See: SCHOOLS
CHECKSCheck Cashers and Check Cashing Businesses See: MONEY
TRANSMITTERSWorthless Checks See: FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, S164, S488, S1562(2001-136), S1580,S1870, S1886, S1970, H123, H681, H769, H1523, H1685
CHILD ABUSE See: ABUSE
CHILD CAREChild-placing Agencies
Licensure; regulation, S138, H141(2001-3), H415Facilities
Licensure; regulation, S784(2001-214), S856(VETOED), H85, H179
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CHILD CARE (Cont.)Family Day Care Homes
Licensure; regulation, S784(2001-214), S856(VETOED), H85Family Foster Homes See: FOSTER CARELarge Family Day Care Homes
Licensure; regulation, S784(2001-214), S856(VETOED), H85Prekindergarten Early Intervention Program See: Preschool
Programs under EDUCATIONPreschool Programs See: EDUCATIONResidential Child-caring Agencies
Licensure; regulation, S1214(2001-68), H141(2001-3)School Readiness See: Preschool Programs under EDUCATIONSubsidized child care program, S1162(2001-170), S1410, S1802,
S1866, H501(2001-89), H977, H1553
CHILD CUSTODYAccess to records and information, parental right, S98, H215(2001-2)Child custody jurisdiction and enforcement, uniform act; avoid
jurisdictional competition & conflict with courts of other states,S100
Dependency Proceedings See: Child Abuse under ABUSEGrandparent Rights See: GRANDPARENTSIndian tribes, S100Parental kidnapping; protective custody, S2076, H1791
CHILD RESTRAINT See: Safety Belts under MOTOR VEHICLES
CHILD SUPPORT See: SUPPORT OF DEPENDENTS
CHILDREN See: MINORS
CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFAbuse See: ABUSEAdoption See: ADOPTIONAppropriations See: APPROPRIATIONSChild Care Facilities See: CHILD CAREDependency Proceedings See: Child Abuse under ABUSEDevelopmentally Disabled Persons See: DISABLED PERSONSDomestic Violence See: ABUSEFoster Care See: FOSTER CAREGuardians See: GUARDIANSHomeless See: SOCIAL SERVICESMedicaid See: MEDICAIDMental Health See: MENTAL HEALTHParental Rights, Termination See: MINORSPersonnel
Certification programs for employees and service providers, S1858Relief Bills See: RELIEF BILLSReorganization, S1002, S1162(2001-170), S1802, S1852(2001-122),
S1980, S2002(2001-254), S2086, S2108, H977, H1533,H1729(2001-183), H1731(2001-184), H1741(2001-232), H1809,H1937
Shell bill, S882Social Services, Generally See: SOCIAL SERVICESSubstance Abuse See: SUBSTANCE ABUSETrust Funds See: TRUST FUNDS
CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIANSSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OFLicensure; regulation, S1558(2001-277), H1867Malpractice See: MALPRACTICEPatients
Brokering See: Patients under HEALTH CAREGenerally See: HEALTH CARE
CHOP SHOPS See: THEFT
CIRCUIT COURTS See: COURTS
CITRUSCitrus canker, S170, S1922(2001-279), S2002(2001-254), H177, H221,
H255
CITRUS (Cont.)Citrus Code, general revisions, S1922(2001-279), H1915Department of Citrus
Abolishment, H1915Excise Tax, H1915Florida Citrus Authority, H1915Florida Citrus Mutual, Citrus Dept. authorized to collect dues,
contributions, or other financial payments, S460, S1922(2001-279),H1225(2001-201)
CITRUS COUNTYHospital Board, S1352, H855(2001-308)Sheriff’s Office, S1182, H629(2001-296)Waterways restoration, S1408, H161
CIVIL ACTIONSAgricultural crops, damage or destruction, S1528, S1922(2001-279),
H719(2001-182)Assisted Living Facilities, Actions Against See: ASSISTED LIVING
FACILITIESDebtors See: DEBTORS AND CREDITORSDefamation, S1628, H1035Evidence See: EVIDENCEExecutive branch, officers and employees; party in civil action,
S822(2001-266), S1784(2001-56), H623, H1977Foreign governments, recovery against business defendants, S1578,
H1853Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), Actions Against See:
Liability under HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS(HMOs)
Insurance Companies, Actions Against See: Insurance Companiesunder INSURANCE
Law Enforcement Officers, Defamation See: LAW ENFORCEMENTOFFICERS
Limitation of Actions See: LIMITATION OF ACTIONSNursing Homes, Actions Against See: NURSING HOMESSettlements; transfer of structured settlements, S108(2001-207),
S1530(2001-247), H767Sexual Battery; Rules of Evidence See: EVIDENCEWaiver of Sovereign Immunity in Tort Actions See: NEGLIGENCEWeapons and Firearms, Manufacturers and Dealers; Civil Actions
Against See: WEAPONS AND FIREARMS
CIVIL RIGHTS See: DISCRIMINATION
CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM See: PUBLIC OFFICERS ANDEMPLOYEES
CLAIMSClaims against state; reporting and handling, S822(2001-266),
S1784(2001-56), H623, H1977Guardians See: GUARDIANSRelief Bills See: RELIEF BILLS
CLAY COUNTYDevelopment Authority, H897(2001-317)
CLEARWATER, CITY OFRelief Bills See: RELIEF BILLS
CLERKS OF COURTS See: Circuit Courts under COURTS
CLINICAL LABORATORIES See: LABORATORIES
CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS See: SOCIAL WORKERS
CLINICSSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OFBirthing Centers See: BIRTHING CENTERSDiagnostic Imaging Services See: DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING
SERVICES
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CLINICS (Cont.)Prepaid Health Clinics See: HEALTH CARE
CODE ENFORCEMENT See: LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
CODE OF ETHICS See: PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
COIN-OPERATED DEVICESParking Meters See: Parking under TRAFFIC CONTROLVending Machines See: VENDING MACHINES
COLLECTION AGENCIESConsumer collection practices, S94(2001-206), H109
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING (PUBLIC EMPLOYEES) See: PUBLICOFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
COLLEGES See: COMMUNITY COLLEGES; UNIVERSITIES(STATE); UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (PRIVATE)
COLLIER COUNTYChildren’s Behavioral Crisis Unit Demonstration Model See:
MENTAL HEALTHImmokalee Fire Control District, S2306, H943(2001-330)Mosquito Control District, S2350, H775(2001-298)Public Guardianship Program See: GUARDIANSSubdivisions; plan, zone, and regulate, S2376, H1859(2001-344)
COMMERCIAL CODE, UNIFORMFreight Forwarders, Warehouse Receipts; Sales Tax See: SALES TAXGenerally, S386, S1744, S2126, H579(2001-198), H601(2001-154),
H1157(2001-200)Tribal secured transactions filing offices, H579(2001-198)
COMMERCIAL FEED See: FEED, COMMERCIAL
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ROAD PRIVILEGE TAX See: MOTORFUEL, SPECIAL FUEL, AND OTHER POLLUTANT TAXES
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES See: MOTOR VEHICLES
COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE See: Department ofAgriculture and Consumer Services under AGRICULTURE
COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION See: Department of Educationunder EDUCATION
COMMUNICABLE DISEASESGenerally See: DISEASESPrisoners, Transmittal of Communicable Disease See: Prisoners
under JAILS; Prisoners under PRISONS
COMMUNICATIONSAmateur Radio See: RADIOSCommunications Services Tax See: TAXATIONCriminal Activities Involving Radios See: RADIOSPolice Radios See: RADIOSPublic Records Exemption See: PUBLIC RECORDSTelecommunications See: TELECOMMUNICATIONS
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFAppropriations See: APPROPRIATIONSComprehensive Planning See: COMPREHENSIVE PLANNINGDevelopments of Regional Impact See: ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTIONEmergency Management See: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENTHousing See: HOUSINGLighthouses See: LIGHTHOUSESReorganization, S336(2001-186), S1612, S1772, S1980,
S2002(2001-254), S2014, S2086, H1255, H1393, H1425(2001-127),H1731(2001-184), H1741(2001-232), H1749, H1809
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF (Cont.)Rip Current Warning Sign Program See: BEACHES AND SHORESShell bill, S1156
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGERSSee: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions under
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION,DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS See: CONDOMINIUMS;COOPERATIVES; HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS;Homeowners’ Associations under MOBILE HOMES
COMMUNITY COLLEGESAdministration
Presidents, S894, S2108, H1533, H1535Appropriations See: APPROPRIATIONSBoard of trustees, S2108, H1533Code of Conduct See: Students, this headingCourses of Study
Alzheimer’s Disease and related disorders, basic training forstudents in healing arts regulated by Health Dept., H605
Articulated acceleration, S2002(2001-254), H1809Baccalaureate degree programs, S986, S1162(2001-170), S1190,
S1636, S2108Civics, American national government, H53College/Career Fast Start; increase number of disabled students
admitted & completing AA degree, AS degree, or workforcedevelopment program, S118, H1047
Teacher preparation programs, S1684(2001-219), H1193(2001-47),H1689
Workforce Development Education See: ECONOMICDEVELOPMENT
Dual Enrollment Program, S680Educational Facilities See: EDUCATIONAL FACILITIESFaculty See: Personnel, this headingFees See: Students, this headingFinances
Audits; legislative oversight of governmental programs,S822(2001-266), S2022, H1197
Lottery Revenue See: Funding under EDUCATIONProcedure for determining state financial support, S2252, H1779Prompt payment of obligations, S870(2001-169), H113
Financial Aid or Scholarships See: STUDENT FINANCIAL AID ORSCHOLARSHIPS
Florida Community College at Jacksonville, S336(2001-186), H1255Miami-Dade Community College, S336(2001-186), H1255Personnel
Employment of Relatives See: Code of Ethics under PUBLICOFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
Leave See: LEAVERetirement See: RETIREMENT
Prepaid College Program See: STUDENT FINANCIAL AID ORSCHOLARSHIPS
Presidents See: Administration, this headingRetirement See: RETIREMENTSt. Petersburg Junior College redesignated as St. Petersburg College,
S986, S1162(2001-170), S1190, S2108, H1369Scholarships See: STUDENT FINANCIAL AID OR SCHOLARSHIPSSeminole Community College, H1953State Board of Community Colleges See: EDUCATIONStudents
Code of Conduct, S180Computer-assisted student advising system, S1750, S1874, S2008,
H465Fees, S1330, S2002(2001-254), H1509, H1809Financial Aid or Scholarships See: STUDENT FINANCIAL AID
OR SCHOLARSHIPSStudent governments, S1330, S2172, H1511Tuition
Corporate Income Tax Credits See: Corporate Income Tax underTAXATION
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COMMUNITY COLLEGES (Cont.)Students (Cont.)
Tuition (Cont.)Firefighter killed in line of duty; educational benefits for
children, S264, H487Law enforcement, correctional, or correctional probation officers
killed in line of duty; educational benefits for children, S264,H487
National Guard, S940, H465Relative Caregiver Program, S1056State Employees; Waivers or Vouchers See: Education under
PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEESTeachers/administrators killed in line of duty; educational
benefits for children, S866, H279(2001-180)Workforce Development Education See: ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITIES See: ECONOMICDEVELOPMENT
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT See: ECONOMICDEVELOPMENT
COMPARATIVE FAULT See: NEGLIGENCE
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNINGConcurrency, S310, S2056, S2064, S2274(2001-289), H869,
H1053(VETOED), H1119, H1487, H1617, H1929, H1971Local Governments
Airport master plan, H1053(VETOED), H1433Broward County; South Florida Education Center, road
concurrency requirements; cultural education center,S2274(2001-289), H869
Collier County, S2376, H1859(2001-344)Duval County, small scale development amendment, H1929Economic element, H1693Education
Educational facilities, public, S310, H1617, H1929School siting, agricultural land use category, H1225(2001-201),
H1617, H1929Fiscal analysis models; itemize and calculate costs & fiscal impacts
of proposed developments and anticipated revenues & benefits ofprojects, S310, H1617
Florida Keys & Key West areas of critical concern, grants to assistcomprehensive plan; land acquisition for conservation, openspace, recreation, S1468(2001-275)
Infrastructure financial assistance; Local GovernmentInfrastructure Financing Corporation, H1617, H1929
Intergovernmental coordination, S310, H1617Interlocal service agreements, S310Process for adoption of plan or plan amendment, S310, S1826,
S2002(2001-254), S2064, H1119, H1617, H1645, H1693, H1737,H1929
Quasi-judicial proceedings; ex parte communications; specialmaster, S310, H1617, H1929
Rural land stewardship area, S310, S1922(2001-279), H1617,H1929
Sustainable communities certification; implement best-planningpractices, encourage communities to address extrajurisdictionaleffects of development, S310, S432, H1617, H1929
Sustainable rural communities demonstration program, S310,H1617, H1929
Transportation, Concurrency See: Concurrency, this headingUtilities, Electric; Land Development Regulations See: UTILITIESWater resources, S310, S2064, H1119, H1487, H1971
Regional Planning CouncilsGenerally, S310Local Health Councils See: Health Councils (Local) under HEALTH
CARESouth Florida Regional Planning Council, S2168, H1189
Shell bills, S310, S380State Planning
Agricultural lands; options re agricultural uses, S1826, H1645
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING (Cont.)State Planning (Cont.)
Housing in rural areas, S1826, H1645Nature-and-heritage-based tourism, S1826, H1645
COMPTROLLER See: BANKING AND FINANCE, DEPARTMENT OF
COMPUTERSComputer interference, unauthorized access to lawfully created
computer data and computer systems, S144(2001-54), S180Educational Technology See: EDUCATIONInformation Resources Management See: INFORMATION
RESOURCES MANAGEMENTInternet See: TELECOMMUNICATIONSPornography, Internet See: TELECOMMUNICATIONS
CONCEALED WEAPONS See: WEAPONS AND FIREARMS
CONCURRENCY See: COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING
CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS See: RESOLUTIONS
CONDOMINIUMS, S348, S1068, S1502, S1742, S1796, S2210, H207,H807, H1649, H1817, H1907, H1923
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE BILLSAppropriations, S2000(2001-253), S2002(2001-254)Elections, S1118(2001-40)Public employment, S466(2001-43)
CONGRESS See: UNITED STATES
CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING See: APPORTIONMENT
CONSENSUS ESTIMATING CONFERENCE See: Budgets underSTATE FINANCES
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTSAppropriations, limitations; prior fiscal year plus adjustment for
growth, S644, H323Approval by electors; certain percentage of electors in lieu of simple
majority, S1426, H825Cabinet; terms of office, term limits, S488, H769Class size, maximum, S646, H429Death penalty, S124, H951(PASSED)Economic impact statement for proposed amendments to State
Constitution, S1176, H571(PASSED)Elections
Campaign contributions, limitations, S488, H769Felons, qualifications to vote, S406, S434, H49Supervisors of elections, nonpartisan, S526, H1631Terms of Office, Certain Constitutional Officers See: the specific
officer, this headingGovernor and lieutenant governor; terms of office, term limits, S488,
H769Judicial Branch
Circuit courts, S1794, H627County courts, S1794, H627District courts of appeal, S1794, H627Judges and justices, S1362, S1794, S1860, H627, H655, H783,
H827Judicial nominating commissions, S1362, S1794, S1860, H627,
H827Judicial Qualifications Commission, S1794, H627Supreme Court, S1794, S1860, H627, H827
Lawton Chiles Endowment Fund, S2236Legislature
Meetings, S92Terms of office; term limits, S488, H769
Miami-Dade County, home rule charters, S1700, H471(ADOPTED)Parole Commission; duties, S528
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CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS (Cont.)Taxation
Property TaxesExemptions
Airports, S948, H209Disaster preparedness, S140, H99Elderly persons, living quarters for parents or grandparents,
S160, H295Homestead exemption, S160, H295Law enforcement officers, correctional officers, correctional
probation officers, or firefighters, S472, H1325Mobile home dwellings, appurtenances and attachments
classified as tangible personal property, S1768, H1451Rentals; appliances, furniture, and fixtures classified as
tangible personal property, S1768, H1451Seaports, S948, H209Tangible personal property, H1965
State revenue increases, limitations, S1414, H689Transportation, high-speed ground transportation system, S212U.S. Congress; terms of office, term limits, S488, H769Windstorm insurance, S300, H1677
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS - 2000 GENERAL ELECTIONRatified
Transportation; statewide high-speed monorail, fixedguideway, or magnetic levitation system (Initiative Petition)
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRYAlarm System Contractors See: ELECTRICAL AND ALARM
SYSTEM CONTRACTORSAsbestos See: ASBESTOSBuilding Code Administrators and Inspectors See: Building Codes,
this headingBuilding Codes
Boiler Safety See: BOILERSBuilding Code Administrators and Inspectors
See also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisionsunder BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION,DEPARTMENT OF
Building inspectors, commercial, S744, H1223Licensure; regulation, S348, S2210, H1923
Chickees See: INDIANSDemolition or renovation of existing structures, asbestos
notification statement, S336(2001-186), H1255Energy Conservation
Educational Facilities, Portables See: EDUCATIONALFACILITIES
Standards, S1012(2001-81), H453Firesafety Standards
Educational Facilities See: State Uniform Building Code forPublic Educational Facilities Construction, this heading
Generally, S336(2001-186), H1255Local amendment process, S336(2001-186), H1255Manufactured Buildings
Factory-built school buildings, S336(2001-186), H1255Storage sheds, S336(2001-186), H1255
Palm Beach County, H917(2001-323)Shell bills, S190, S336(2001-186)State Minimum Building Codes
Electric utilities, certain; structures or facilities, S336(2001-186),H1255
Regulation, S336(2001-186), S744, H1223, H1255Training program, S336(2001-186), H1255
State Uniform Building Code for Public Educational FacilitiesConstruction, S790, S1012(2001-81), S2166, H453, H1495
Windstorm standards, S336(2001-186), H1255Construction and Demolition Materials See: SOLID WASTEContractors
See also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisionsunder BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION,DEPARTMENT OF
Construction Contracts, Drug-free Workplace; Workers’Compensation See: WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (Cont.)Contractors (Cont.)
Indemnification on construction contracts, S428(2001-211), S1756,H1185
Licensure; regulation, S348, S428(2001-211), S1400(2001-117),S1926, S2210, H165, H805, H1381, H1803(2001-91), H1923
Electrical Contractors See: ELECTRICAL AND ALARM SYSTEMCONTRACTORS
Elevators and Escalators See: ELEVATORS AND ESCALATORSFire Prevention and Control, Generally See: FIRE PREVENTION
AND CONTROLHome Inspection Services See: HOME INSPECTION SERVICESLiens See: LIENSPinellas County Construction Licensing Board, H1191Public Construction Projects
Asphalt, manufactured; indexed tax, S1236, H377Bids, Financial Statements by Prospective Bidders; Public Records
Exemption See: PUBLIC RECORDSConstruction Contracts, Drug-free Workplace; Workers’
Compensation See: WORKERS’ COMPENSATIONConstruction project management, H1711(2001-283)Electrical Contractors See: ELECTRICAL AND ALARM SYSTEM
CONTRACTORSEnergy Efficiency See: Building Codes, this headingLabor organizations, requirements as condition of procuring
products or services, S1022, H61Notice of claim, S428(2001-211), S826, H613Payment or performance bonds, S428(2001-211), S826,
S1516(2001-118), H613, H615Prompt payment of obligations, S870(2001-169), H113Roads, county road system; bids, S2056, H1053(VETOED)
Radon Gas, Testing See: RADON GASWorkers’ Compensation See: WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
CONSTRUCTION LIENS See: LIENS
CONSUMER PROTECTIONConsumer reporting agency, S784(2001-214)Crib Safety See: INFANTSEvacuations and declared emergencies; rental or sale of essential
commodities, S1272Food See: FOODHealth Care Consumer Advocate See: HEALTH CAREHome Inspection Services See: HOME INSPECTION SERVICESIdentity Theft See: FRAUDULENT PRACTICESUnfair and Deceptive Trade Practices
eCommerce, S208(2001-39), S540(2001-99), S784(2001-214), H685,H1187
Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) See: HEALTHMAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS (HMOs)
Insurance See: Unfair Trade Practices under INSURANCEMotor vehicle dealers, S1956(2001-196), H1647
CONTAINERS See: BOTTLES, CONTAINERS, AND CANS
CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIESBingo See: BINGOCertificates of Need See: HEALTH CARE FACILITIESSenior Care Facility Joint Underwriting Association See: Joint
Underwriting Plans under INSURANCE
CONTRACEPTIVES, S168, H381
CONTROL RELEASE See: PAROLE
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES See: DRUGS
COOPERATIVES, S348, S1796, S2210, H1907, H1923
COPYRIGHTS, DATA PROCESSING SOFTWARE See:INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
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CORAL SPRINGS, CITY OFBoundaries, S2340, H843Relief Bills See: RELIEF BILLS
CORPORATIONSCorporate Income Tax See: TAXATIONFictitious Names See: FICTITIOUS NAMESLimited Liability Companies See: LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANIESNonprofit Corporations
Florida Prepaid College Program See: STUDENT FINANCIAL AIDOR SCHOLARSHIPS
Out-of-state, S2028Registration, regulation, S1880(2001-195), S2028, H1621Supplemental corporate fee, S1620, S1880(2001-195), H575
CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS See: JAILS; PRISONS
CORRECTIONAL PRIVATIZATION COMMISSION, S832,S2002(2001-254), H97, H301, H727, H1809
CORRECTIONAL PROBATION OFFICERS See: PROBATION
CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OFAppropriations See: APPROPRIATIONSBatterers’ Intervention Program See: Domestic Violence under
ABUSECommunity Control See: PROBATIONConditional Release See: PAROLEControl Release See: PAROLECorrectional Facilities See: PRISONSCorrectional Officers See: LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERSCorrectional Probation Officers See: PROBATIONInspector General, S1534, S1626, S1708, H1457, H1967Parole See: PAROLEPretrial Intervention Program See: CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONPrisoners See: PRISONSPrisons See: PRISONSRelief Bills See: RELIEF BILLSReorganization, S306(2001-209), S388, S822(2001-266), S832, S1002,
S2022, H245(2001-124), H727, H1197, H1729(2001-183), H1765,H4011
Shell bills, S750, S752, S1002Work Programs See: PRISONS
COSMETOLOGISTSSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION,DEPARTMENT OF
Licensure; regulation, S348, S2210, H1923
COUNTERFEIT, S1282(2001-115), H531, H1231
COUNTY GOVERNMENTS See: LOCAL GOVERNMENTS; also seethe specific county
COURTSCircuit Courts
Clerks of court, S304(2001-265), S444, S1034, S1132(2001-252),S1852(2001-122), S2290, H1937
Generally, S304(2001-265), S444, S842, S1034, S1794, S1796,H627, H697, H1391, H1767
Civil Actions See: CIVIL ACTIONSCounty courts, S304(2001-265), S444, S1034, S1794, S1796, H627,
H1391, H1907Court Costs
Assault, sexual battery, domestic violence cases, etc., additionalcourt costs/surcharge, S88, S1778, H223, H1673(2001-50)
Attorney fees; increasing limitation to $50,000, S1560Juvenile detention, S1914, H267(2001-125)
Death Penalty See: SENTENCING
COURTS (Cont.)District courts of appeal, S1224, S1794, H539, H627Domestic Violence, Generally See: ABUSEDrug courts; provide for treatment-based outcomes rather than
punitive outcomes for substance abuse offenders, S912(2001-110),S1814, H199(2001-48), H1131
Energy management coordinators, H1707(2001-259)Funding, court-related functions, S304(2001-265), S444, S1034Grand Juries, Statewide See: JURIES AND JURORSJudges and justices, S424, S1362, S1444, S1794, S1860, S2102, H5,
H129, H627, H655, H783, H827, H1755, H1865(2001-284)Judicial Nominating Commissions See: JUDICIAL NOMINATING
COMMISSIONSJudicial Qualifications Commission See: JUDICIAL
QUALIFICATIONS COMMISSIONJuries and Jurors See: JURIES AND JURORSPretrial Intervention Program See: CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONPublic Defenders See: PUBLIC DEFENDERSSentencing, Generally See: SENTENCINGShell bills, S1322, S1332, S1334State Attorneys See: STATE ATTORNEYSState Courts Administrator, S1852(2001-122), H1937State Courts System, shell bill, S1006Supreme Court, S842, S1794, S1852(2001-122), S1860, H627, H827,
H1767, H1937Trust funds administered by the judicial branch, reserves, S1716
CRABS See: FISHING (SALTWATER)
CRAWFISH See: Oysters and Shellfish under FISHING(SALTWATER)
CREDIT CARDSAccount numbers, credit or debit; given to an agency for purpose of
payment of fee or debt, S632, H383Fraud; use of scanning device or reencoder to defraud,
S1282(2001-115), S1536, H531, H1231University system, S1300, H1783
CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, S1272
CREDITORS AND DEBTORS See: DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
CRIB SAFETY See: INFANTS
CRIMESAbuse See: ABUSEArrests See: ARRESTSAssault and Battery See: ASSAULT AND BATTERYBurglary See: THEFTCareer Criminals, Violent; Habitual Felony Offenders; Habitual
Violent Felony Offenders See: Felony Offenders under Prisonersunder PRISONS
Child Abuse See: ABUSEComputers; Internet See: TELECOMMUNICATIONSCriminal Mischief See: CRIMINAL MISCHIEFDeath Penalty See: SENTENCINGDomestic Violence See: ABUSEDriving Under Influence See: DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCEDrug Abuse See: SUBSTANCE ABUSEElderly Persons Abuse See: ABUSEFraudulent Practices See: FRAUDULENT PRACTICESHomicide See: HOMICIDEKidnapping See: KIDNAPPINGLaser lighting devices, S1040, H1169Malpractice See: MALPRACTICEMisdemeanors, habitual offenders, S926Murder See: HOMICIDEPornography See: SEX CRIMESProstitution See: SEX CRIMESRadio Communications and Other Devices Used in Crimes See:
RADIOS
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CRIMES (Cont.)Sentencing See: SENTENCINGSex Crimes See: SEX CRIMESStreet Gangs See: STREET GANGSTheft See: THEFTTrespass See: TRESPASSVictims of Crimes See: VICTIMS OF CRIMESWhite-collar-crime Victim Protection Act, S540(2001-99), H1187Witnesses See: WITNESSES
CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDSExpunged or sealed records, S720, S774, S1864, S1914, S2086,
H267(2001-125), H811, H1425(2001-127)
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF, S1318(2001-244), S1450, H131
CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONBail, Generally See: BAILCareer Criminals, Violent; Habitual Felony Offenders; Habitual
Violent Felony Offenders See: Felony Offenders under Prisonersunder PRISONS
Death Penalty See: SENTENCINGDNA Testing See: GENETIC TESTINGEvidence See: EVIDENCEGrand Juries, Statewide See: JURIES AND JURORSJuries and Jurors See: JURIES AND JURORSJuvenile Justice See: MINORSPretrial Intervention Program, S912(2001-110), S1002, S1814,
H199(2001-48), H1131Pretrial release, S1050, H817Public Defenders See: PUBLIC DEFENDERSSentencing See: SENTENCINGState Attorneys See: STATE ATTORNEYSTransfer for plea and sentence, S1814, H199(2001-48)Victims of Crimes See: VICTIMS OF CRIMESWitnesses See: WITNESSES
CUSTODY, CHILD See: CHILD CUSTODY
D
DADE COUNTY See: MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
DAIRY FARMS See: Livestock under ANIMALS
DAMAGES See: NEGLIGENCE
DANCE STUDIOS, H1723
DANIA BEACH, CITY OFBoundaries, S2326, H915(2001-322)
DAVIE, TOWN OFBoundaries, S2276, H835
DAY CAREAdults See: ADULT DAY CARE CENTERSChildren See: CHILD CARE
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME, H1667
DAYTONA BEACH, CITY OFSubmerged lands, lease, S922, S2264, H891(2001-316)
DEAF AND BLIND, FLORIDA SCHOOL FOR, S478, S934, H185,H1505
DEATH CERTIFICATES See: VITAL STATISTICS
DEATH PENALTY See: SENTENCING
DEBIT CARDS, S632, S1282(2001-115), S1300, S1536, H383, H531,H1231, H1783
DEBTORS AND CREDITORSCollection Agencies See: COLLECTION AGENCIESCredit Cards See: CREDIT CARDSCredit Service Organizations See: CREDIT SERVICE
ORGANIZATIONSDebit Cards See: DEBIT CARDSEarned income credit (EIC) exempt from legal process, includes
attachment, garnishment, and bankruptcy, S150(2001-129), H791Garnishment, S1744, H601(2001-154)
DECEDENTS’ ESTATES See: PROBATE CODE
DEFAMATIONGenerally, S1628, H1035Law Enforcement Officers See: LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
DEFENSE INDUSTRY See: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGRAMS See: PUBLICOFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
DEFERRED PRESENTMENT See: MONEY TRANSMITTERS
DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM (DROP) See:RETIREMENT
DEFIBRILLATORS, S1966, H1429(2001-76)
DEMINERALIZATION See: Water Resource Management andDevelopment under WATER AND WASTEWATER
DENTAL HYGIENISTSSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OFLicensure; regulation, S992, S1558(2001-277), S1788(2001-176),
S2156(2001-250), H1403, H1867, H1895Malpractice See: MALPRACTICE
DENTAL LABORATORIES See: LABORATORIES
DENTISTSSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OFInsurance, Dental Services See: INSURANCELicensure; regulation, S992, S1558(2001-277), S1788(2001-176),
S2156(2001-250), H1403, H1867, H1895Malpractice See: MALPRACTICE
DEPENDENCY PROCEEDINGS See: Child Abuse under ABUSE
DEPOSITORIES (PUBLIC FUNDS), S1670, H625(2001-230)
DESIGNATIONSBill of Rights Day, December 15, S1036, H499(2001-88)Citrus Archive located at Florida Southern College in Lakeland,
S1912, S1922(2001-279)Community Colleges
St. Petersburg Junior College redesignated as St. PetersburgCollege, S986, S1162(2001-170), S1190, S2108, H1369
Protection of streets, parks, buildings, etc., named for figure or event,H591
Public BuildingsBurnett Honors College, University of Central Florida,
S2054(2001-287)C.W. “Bill” Young Marine Science Complex, St. Petersburg
Campus, University of South Florida, S2054(2001-287), H989Emerson Alumni Hall, new alumni center, University of Florida,
S2054(2001-287), H989Evelyn L. Egan Astronomical Observatory, Florida Gulf Coast
University, S2054(2001-287), H989Frederick S. Humphries Science and Research Center, Florida A &
M University, S2054(2001-287)
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DESIGNATIONS (Cont.)Public Buildings (Cont.)
Gary R. Gerson Hall, new accounting building, Warrington Schoolof Business, University of Florida, S2054(2001-287), H989
Harris Rosen School of Hospitality Management and Rosen Hall,University of Central Florida, S2054(2001-287), H989
Kasha Laboratory, Building 146, Molecular Biophysics Building,Florida State University, S2054(2001-287), H989
Kenneth C. Jenne Building, Dania Beach Campus facility, FloridaAtlantic University, S2054(2001-287), H989
Louis and Anne Green Alzheimer’s Research Center, newinstruction and research building, College of Nursing, FloridaAtlantic University, S2054(2001-287), H989
Pat Thomas Committee Room; Room 412, Knott Building,SR6-Org
Rafael Diaz-Balart Building, Law School Building, FloridaInternational University, S2054(2001-287)
Sugden Welcome Center, student and educational center, FloridaGulf Coast University, S2054(2001-287), H989
William W. and Nadine M. McGuire Hall, new educationalprogram facility, Florida Museum of Natural History, Universityof Florida, S2054(2001-287), H989
Roads and BridgesBennett C. Russell Florida/Alabama Parkway; State Road 87 from
the Florida/Alabama border to U.S. Highway 98 in Santa RosaCounty, H93, H1053(VETOED)
Borinquen Boulevard; portion of North 36th Street (State Road 25)from Biscayne Boulevard to N.W. 7th Avenue in Miami-DadeCounty, H93, H1053(VETOED)
Correctional Officers Memorial Highway; portion of SR 16 from thenorthwestern Starke City limits in Bradford County to SR 121in Union County, S1746, H701, H1053(VETOED)
Doyle Parker Memorial Highway; U.S. Highway 17 from Wauchulato Bowling Green, S712, H93, H1053(VETOED)
Ed Fraser Memorial Highway; State Road 121 fromGeorgia-Florida line in Baker County to city limits of LakeButler, Union County, H701, H1053(VETOED)
Enrique Valledor Way; portion of 22nd Street from 16th Avenue to14th Avenue in Miami-Dade County, S1698, H469
Ethel Beckford Boulevard; portion of S.W. 186th Street betweenU.S. 1 and S.W. 107th Avenue in Miami-Dade County, S1732,H257, H1053(VETOED)
Florida Highway Patrol Memorial Highway; portion of I-75 fromTampa to Georgia state line, H1053(VETOED)
George Crady Bridge; old Nassau Sound Bridge on State Road 105in Nassau and Duval counties, S712, H93, H1053(VETOED)
Jean-Jacques Dessalines Boulevard; SR 944 on N.W. 54th St. inMiami-Dade County, from the west boundary of State HouseDistrict 108 approaching U.S. 1, H93, H1053(VETOED)
Jerome A. Williams Memorial Highway; portion of U.S. Highway17 from Crescent City south to the Putnam/Volusia Countyboundary, H93, H1053(VETOED)
Johnnie Mae Chappell Memorial Highway; portion of New KingsRoad (State Road 15) between Moncrief Road and RedpollAvenue in Duval County, H1053(VETOED)
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway; Highway 417 inSeminole County, H93, H1053(VETOED)
Lynn Haven Parkway; portion of State Road 77 between BaldwinRoad and Mowat School Road in City of Lynn Haven, BayCounty, H93, H1053(VETOED)
Mamie Langdale Memorial Bridge; new U.S. Highway 27 bridge inCity of Moore Haven, Glades County, H93, H1053(VETOED)
Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Highway; portion of Highway41 located in White Springs, H93, H1053(VETOED)
Phicol Williams Boulevard; portion of State Road 5 (U.S. 1)between S.W. 312th Street and S.W. 328th Street inMiami-Dade County, H257, H1053(VETOED)
Purple Heart Highway; I-75 from the Georgia state line to theOcala city limits, H93, H1053(VETOED)
St. Petersburg Parkway; portion of I-275 in Pinellas County,S2204, H1053(VETOED)
Steven Cranman Boulevard; portion of U.S. 1 between S.W. 136thStreet and S.W. 186th Street in Miami-Dade County, S1732,H257, H1053(VETOED)
DESIGNATIONS (Cont.)Roads and Bridges (Cont.)
Toni Jennings Boulevard; portion of Semoran Boulevard in OrangeCounty, S1304, H93, H1053(VETOED), H1407
Veterans Memorial Highway; portion of State Road 100, beginningat Highway A1A in Flagler County and continuing east to U.S. 1in Bunnell, H93, H1053(VETOED)
Sports FacilitiesKathryn Chicone Ustler Hall, women’s gymnasium, University of
Florida, S2054(2001-287), H989Mary Ann Stiles and Barry Smith Team Building, Women’s Soccer
and Softball Complex, Florida State University,S2054(2001-287), H989
State ForestJohn M. Bethea State Forest, Baker County, S1922(2001-279),
H1915State Parks
Dagney Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park,S946(2001-286), H77
Richard Mashler Memorial Beach, Ft. Pierce Inlet State Park,S480
DESOTO COUNTYEnterprise Zones, Rural Communities See: ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENTMental Health Hospitals See: MENTAL HEALTH
DESSERTS, FROZEN See: FOOD
DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS See: DISABLEDPERSONS
DEVELOPMENTS OF REGIONAL IMPACT See: ENVIRONMENTALPROTECTION
DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICESAssessments See: HEALTH CARE FACILITIESFees; limitation re maximum reimbursement, S1092(2001-271),
S1464, H1819MRI Brokers, S1092(2001-271), H1819Patient Brokering, Generally See Patients under HEALTH CARERegistration; clinics owned by persons or entities other than certain
licensed health care providers, required to register with DOH,S1092(2001-271), S1464, S1558(2001-277), S1910, H1567, H1819,H1867, H1895
DIESEL FUEL TAX See: MOTOR FUEL, SPECIAL FUEL, ANDOTHER POLLUTANT TAXES
DIETETICS AND NUTRITION PRACTICESee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OFLicensure; regulation, S1558(2001-277), H1867Malpractice See: MALPRACTICE
DISABLED PERSONSAbuse See: ABUSEAccessibility, S336(2001-186), S1520, S2116, H1255, H1415Assistive technology devices, S784(2001-214), H1917Clearinghouse on Disability Information Office; information and
referrals for services, S1650, H1519(VETOED)College Fast Start Program See: Courses of Study under SCHOOLSDeaf and Blind, Florida School for See: DEAF AND BLIND,
FLORIDA SCHOOL FORDevelopmentally Disabled Persons
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Insurance Coverage See: HEALTHMAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS (HMOs); Health Insuranceunder INSURANCE
Community care services, S1858Consumer-directed, choice-based system of care, H997Facilities
Homes for Special Services See: LONG-TERM CARE
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DISABLED PERSONS (Cont.)Developmentally Disabled Persons (Cont.)
Facilities (Cont.)Intermediate Care Facilities
Bingo See: BINGOCertificates of Need See: HEALTH CARE FACILITIESLicensure; regulation, S688(2001-67), S1312, S1372,
S1558(2001-277), H475(2001-53), H1879Family or individual support plans, H1741(2001-232)Medicaid See: MEDICAIDPharmaceutical Assistance Programs See: DRUGS
Discrimination against, S620, H447Homestead Exemption See: Property Taxes under TAXATIONMedicaid See: MEDICAIDParking, S336(2001-186), S2116, H1255Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs See: DRUGSSchools, Students; Educational Choice See: Assignment of Students
to Schools under SCHOOLSSpinal Cord or Head Injuries
Homes for Special Services See: LONG-TERM CAREPersonal Care Attendant Program; care for the seriously disabled
living in nursing homes, who desire to live independently & beemployed, S1608, H997
Transitional Living FacilitiesLicensure; regulation, S688(2001-67), S1312, S1558(2001-277),
H475(2001-53), H1879Student Financial Aid or Scholarships See: STUDENT FINANCIAL
AID OR SCHOLARSHIPSTransportation for the Disadvantaged See: TRANSPORTATION
DISASTER RELIEF See: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
DISCRETIONARY TAX See: County Discretionary Sales Surtaxunder SALES TAX
DISCRIMINATIONBusiness establishments serving the public, S1504, H343Clothing, basis for discrimination, S1504, H343Complaints, S354(2001-187), H1377Disabled persons, S620, H447Employment, S620Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) See: HEALTH
MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONSHousing See: HOUSINGInsurance, victims of abuse, S788(2001-178), H247Public Officers and Employees, Affirmative Action See: PUBLIC
OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEESTraffic Control, Motorist Profiling See: TRAFFIC CONTROLTransportation, basis for discrimination, S1504, H343Wages, S154, H1499Youth organizations; discrimination by governmental agencies, S1900
DISEASESAIDS and HIV See: AIDS AND HIVAlzheimer’s Disease
Training for Employees of Certain Facilities, Care for Persons WithAlzheimer’s Disease See: Licensure; Regulation under thespecific facilities
Training, Students in Healing Arts Regulated by Health Dept. See:Courses of Study under COMMUNITY COLLEGES; Courses ofStudy under UNIVERSITIES (STATE)
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Insurance Coverage See: HEALTHMAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS (HMOs); Health Insuranceunder INSURANCE
Biomedical Research Program See: RESEARCHCancer See: CANCERChronic, Disabling, or Life-threatening Illnesses
See also: the specific chronic diseaseAlternative/complementary/investigational medical treatment,
S1128(VETOED), S1324(2001-116), S1490, S2176, H653, H703,H1077
Communicable Diseases re Inmates, Transmittal of CommunicableDisease See: Prisoners under JAILS; Prisoners under PRISONS
DISEASES (Cont.)Heart Disease
Defibrillator devices, use, S1966, H1429(2001-76)Open Heart Surgery Programs, Certificates of Need See: HEALTH
CARE FACILITIESHepatitis B; Inmates See: Health Care under Prisoners under
PRISONSKidney & Renal Diseases, S1312, S1558(2001-277), S2158,
H475(2001-53), H1867, H1895Palliative Care See: Advance Directives for Health Care under
HEALTH CARETobacco Liability See: TOBACCO PRODUCTSTuberculosis, S1312, H475(2001-53)
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGEChildren
Child Custody See: CHILD CUSTODYChild Support See: SUPPORT OF DEPENDENTSFees, $50 additional filing fees; insurance policy, provide child
support when payor’s employment has been involuntarilyterminated, S1218, H969
Grandparents Visitation Rights See: GRANDPARENTSFees; domestic violence, S248, H167
DISTRICT COURTS OF APPEAL See: COURTS
DIVORCE See: DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
DNA ANALYSIS See: GENETIC TESTING
DOCKS See: BOATS AND BOATING; PORTS AND HARBORS
DOCUMENTS EXCISE TAX See: TAXATION
DOGSGenerally See: ANIMALSRacing See: PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE See: ABUSE
DREDGE AND FILL ACTIVITIESEnvironmental administrative penalties, S1664, H1635(2001-258)Regulation, S1206
DRINKING WATER See: WATER AND WASTEWATER
DRIVER IMPROVEMENT SCHOOLS, S626, S1068, H807, H1029,H1053(VETOED)
DRIVER LICENSESApplication
Examination, H59Requirements, S1068, S1948, H59, H127, H635(2001-159)Traffic law and substance abuse education course, S626, S1068,
H807, H1053(VETOED)Voluntary contributions, S822(2001-266), S1068, S1956(2001-196),
H807, H1053(VETOED)75 years of age or older, H59, H127
Commercial Vehicles See: MOTOR VEHICLESDelivery of Services
Privatization, S1064, H807, H1875Tax Collectors See: TAX COLLECTORS
Disabled drivers, physical or mental; reporting, S1068, H807Driver Improvement Schools See: DRIVER IMPROVEMENT
SCHOOLSDriving Under Influence See: DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCEExamination See: Application, this headingFraudulent licenses; selling, etc., S1634, H1683Identification cards, S1634, S1948, H635(2001-159), H1683Learner licenses, S1274(2001-83), S1948, H635(2001-159), H1203Reinstatement, S430, S1068, H29(2001-144), H807, H1053(VETOED)
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DRIVER LICENSES (Cont.)Renewals, S1948, H59, H127, H635(2001-159)Restricted licenses, S914, S1068, S1956(2001-196), H807,
H1053(VETOED)Selective Service System, notification to applicant for certain licenses,
S1948, H635(2001-159)Suspension or Revocation
Child support, failure to comply re delinquent support obligation,S1284(2001-158), H1869
Driving Under Influence See: DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCEHabitual offender, S1068, H807, H1053(VETOED)Medical reasons; right to review, administrative hearing, S1068,
S1956(2001-196), H807, H1053(VETOED)Minors convicted of alcohol, drug, or tobacco product offenses,
S516, S1170, H557, H807, H1053(VETOED)Parking meters or vending machines, damaging, S1432Racing, S1054Reinstatement See: Reinstatement, this headingTheft, adjudication of guilt, S1282(2001-115), H531, H1231
DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCECommercial Vehicles See: MOTOR VEHICLESDUI programs, S176, S430, S1068, S1956(2001-196), H29(2001-144),
H807, H1053(VETOED)Juvenile Addictions-Receiving Facilities See: Treatment Facilities
and Services under SUBSTANCE ABUSELicense Suspension or Revocation
Reinstatement See: Reinstatement under DRIVER LICENSESTemporary permit, S430, S1068, S1956(2001-196), H29(2001-144),
H807, H1053(VETOED)Penalties
First or multiple convictions, S716, S766(2001-189), S1054, H259,H525, H1401
License Suspension or Revocation See: License Suspension orRevocation, this heading
Substance Abuse Programs See: DUI Programs, this headingVehicular Homicide See: HOMICIDE
DRUGSAbuse See: SUBSTANCE ABUSEContraceptives, insurance coverage, S168, H381Controlled Substances
Gamma-butyrolactone (GBL), S1932(2001-57), H1529Gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB); “sex drug”, S1932(2001-57),
H1529Hydrocodone; Vicodin, Tussionex, Hycodan, Lortab, and Lorcet,
S232(2001-55), H1747Imitation substances; use by law enforcement engaged in
investigation, S272(2001-95), H1691Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), S1932(2001-57), H1529Nurses, advanced registered nurse practitioners; authority to
prescribe, S1024, H683Standards and schedules, revising provisions, S232(2001-55),
S1932(2001-57), H1529, H1747Coumadin, S342, H69(2001-146)Dilantin, S342, H69(2001-146)Drug-free Workplace
Legislature See: LEGISLATUREPublic Officers and Employees See: PUBLIC OFFICERS AND
EMPLOYEESWorkers’ Compensation See: WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
Formulary for generic and brand-name drugs; generic drugsubstitution, S342, H69(2001-146)
Lanoxin, S342, H69(2001-146)Law Enforcement Officers, Imitation Substances See: Controlled
Substances, this headingMedicaid See: MEDICAIDNitrous oxide, “laughing gas”, S1932(2001-57), H1529Pharmaceutical assistance programs, S120, S420, S690, S1510,
S2386, H133, H155, H319, H1211Pharmacies and Pharmacists See: PHARMACIES AND
PHARMACISTS
DRUGS (Cont.)Quinaglute, S342, H69(2001-146)Sio-bid/Theodyr, S342, H69(2001-146)State Group Insurance Program See: Group Policies under Health
Insurance under INSURANCETrafficking See: SUBSTANCE ABUSETransplant Rejection Medications, Medicaid See: Organ Transplants
under MEDICAID
DRYCLEANING SERVICES See: LAUNDRY AND DRYCLEANINGSERVICES
DUI See: DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE
DUVAL COUNTYBridge Designation See: Roads and Bridges under DESIGNATIONSCivil Service System, H941(2001-329)Comprehensive Planning See: COMPREHENSIVE PLANNINGDistrict Court of Appeal, Annex See: COURTSEnvironmental protection, H901(2001-318)Firefighters; Municipal Pension Trust Funds See: Firefighters under
RETIREMENTJacksonville Airport Authority, H903(2001-319)Jacksonville Seaport Authority, H903(2001-319)Jacksonville Transportation Authority See: TRANSPORTATIONMitigation of Adverse Environmental Effects of Activities See:
Pollution Control under ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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EASEMENTS, S1296, S1736, S1758, S1922(2001-279), S2120, H1019,H1221(2001-256), H1389, H1441, H1617
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTBrownfields Redevelopment
Incentives, S2168, H1189Rehabilitation See: Pollution Control under ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTIONSales Tax Exemption See: SALES TAX
Certified capital companies, incentive for insurance companies toinvest in certified capital companies; provide assistance fornew/expanding businesses, S1130, H293
Community-based development organizations, assistance rejob-generating and community revitalization developments indistressed neighborhoods, S522, H1563
Community improvement authorities, S2056Community redevelopment agencies, S310, S1216, H1617Community redevelopment; special impact redevelopment areas,
H1493Corporate Income Tax See: TAXATIONDefense Industry
Defense Contractors, Tax Refunds; Public Records Exemptions See:PUBLIC RECORDS
Military base retention, S2008, H1735Digital Media Industries
Industrial development financing, S816Joint-use advanced digital-media research and production facilities,
collaboration between industry and educational entities, S1750,S2008, H1953
Economic development agencies; information re businesses’ plans tolocate, relocate, or expand their activities, S484, H389,H1541(2001-161)
Enterprise Florida, Inc., S460, S1216, S1646, S1750, S1772, S1826,S1976, S2002(2001-254), S2008, H1215, H1225(2001-201), H1539,H1645, H1953
Enterprise ZonesBoundaries, S1522, H967Calhoun County, S158, S668(2001-101), H83Gainesville, City of, S668(2001-101), S818, S1216, S1522, H1551Hernando County or Hernando County and Brooksville, S158,
S668(2001-101), S818, S1522, H83
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (Cont.)Enterprise Zones (Cont.)
Hialeah, City of, S1500, H1789Hillsborough County, S158, S668(2001-101), S818, S1216, S1522,
H145Holmes County, S158, S668(2001-101), H83Incentives, S460, S966, S1216, H435, H1225(2001-201)Net-ban affected areas, S460, S1216, H1225(2001-201)Okaloosa County, S158, S668(2001-101), H83Orange County, S158, S668(2001-101), S1522, H145, H967Rural communities, S460, S1216, H1225(2001-201)Sarasota County or Sarasota County and Sarasota, S158, S460,
S668(2001-101), S1522, H83, H145, H1225(2001-201)Satellite Enterprise Zones
Bradenton, City of, S158, S460, S668(2001-101), S1522, H83,H145, H205, H1225(2001-201)
Ft. Pierce, City of, S158, S460, S668(2001-101), S1522, H83,H145, H205, H1225(2001-201)
Sales Tax, Credits or Refunds See: the specific credit orexemption under SALES TAX
Shell bill, S730Tax Credits/Exemptions See: Tax Credits/Exemptions, this heading
Entertainment IndustryMotion Picture or Video Equipment, Sales Tax See: SALES TAXPromotion and development, S728, S814(2001-106), H379
Faith-based Organizations See: FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONSFlorida Research Consortium; unite businesses & research
universities, development & commercialization of science &technology, S1750, S2008, H1953
Florida Retirement System, Investments to Compliment EconomicDevelopment Strategies See: Investments under STATEFINANCES
Housing, Generally See: HOUSINGIndustrial Development Financing See: Digital Media Industries, this
heading; Information Technology, this headingInformation Technology
Corporate Income Tax Credit See: Corporate Income Tax underTAXATION
Industrial development financing, S1750, S2008, H1953itflorida.com, Inc.; nonprofit corporation to represent, promote, and
enhance information technology industry, S1750Website facilitated by state, promotes & markets info tech
industry; links to info tech businesses, employmentopportunities, S1750, S2008, H1953
Workforce Development, Education and Training See: WorkforceDevelopment, this heading
Marine Biotechnology Research and Development Program, S296,H111
Minority BusinessesFlorida Black Business Investment Board, S466(2001-43), S1772,
H1749Insurance Companies See: Insurance Companies under
INSURANCEShell bill, S1772
Motorsports Entertainment Complex See: ATHLETICSPorts and Harbors See: PORTS AND HARBORSProduct Development Agreement
Contracts which provide receiving company with right to produce &market product or technology developed or patented by donorcompany, S2008, H1215
Public Records Exemption See: PUBLIC RECORDSRural Areas
Agricultural diversification projects; alternative crops, techniques,and industries to enhance profitability & sustainability ofagriculture, S1826, H1645
Educational Technology Pilot Program; provide interactive learningopportunities & Internet access to increase educationalresources, S1826, H1645
Nature-and-heritage-based Tourism Business Micro-loan Program,businesses providing certain tourism experiences; bicycle rental,canoe outfitters, etc., S1826, H1645
REDI, Rural Economic Development Initiative; coordinate & focusgovernmental agencies on problems affecting fiscal, economic,community viability, S460, S1216, S1826, H1225(2001-201),H1645
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (Cont.)Rural Areas (Cont.)
Rural Heritage Area; community-based holistic planning, identifyproblems & assets, create vision for future, asset-based solutionsto problems, S1826, H1645
Wireless Community-based Network Pilot Program; access toeducational, health care, and other resources, S1826
Shell bills, S332, S334, S722, S724, S726, S728, S730, S732, S734,S880, S1500
Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program, S460,S1216, H1225(2001-201)
Space Industry See: SPACE INDUSTRYSports-related Industries See: ATHLETICSState agencies to review programs and policies, recruit and retain
business enterprises, H1473State of Florida Foreign Offices
Assist businesses which enhance international trade and tourism,S2008, H1539
Sunshine State Commission on Intellectual Capital, Product Design,and Commercialization, H1847
Target IndustriesProperty Tax Exemption See: Exemptions under Property Tax
under TAXATIONSales Tax Credits See: Credits under SALES TAXTax refund program, S2008, H1735Tax Refunds, Public Records Exemption See: PUBLIC RECORDS
Tax Credits/ExemptionsCorporate Income Tax Credit See: Corporate Income Tax under
TAXATIONEnterprise Zones
Jobs Credit See: Credits under SALES TAX; Credits underCorporate Income Tax under TAXATION
Property Tax Exemption See: Exemptions under Property Taxunder TAXATION
Sales Tax Exemptions See: Exemptions under SALES TAXSatellite Enterprise Zones; Sales Tax, Credits or Refunds See:
the specific credit or exemption under SALES TAXInsurance Premium Tax Credits See: Taxation under Insurance
Companies under INSURANCETarget Industries See: Target Industries, this heading
TourismHillsborough County Tourist Development Council, S1988,
H867(2001-311)Marketing projects, advertising research projects, trade secrets,
S456, H393(2001-69)Pinellas County Tourist Development Council, H853(2001-307)
TradeShell bill, S726
Urban AreasAssisted Living Facilities, Elderly Persons See: ASSISTED LIVING
FACILITIESShell bill, S724Urban High-crime Area Job Tax Credit See: Credits under SALES
TAXWorkforce development, S118, S348, S446(2001-98), S460, S734,
S880, S1056, S1226, S1462, S1498, S1622, S1672(2001-175),S1750, S2002(2001-254), S2004, S2008, H135, H313, H427, H1045,H1047, H1225(2001-201), H1413, H1601, H1953
EDUCATIONBoard of Regents See: BOARD OF REGENTSCareer Education See: CAREER EDUCATIONCharter Schools See: SCHOOLSCommissioner of Education See: Department of Education, this
headingCommunity Colleges See: COMMUNITY COLLEGESCourses of Study See: SCHOOLSDeaf and Blind, Florida School for See: DEAF AND BLIND,
FLORIDA SCHOOL FORDepartment of Education
Appropriations See: APPROPRIATIONSCommissioner of Education
Application, S894, H1535
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EDUCATION (Cont.)Department of Education (Cont.)
Commissioner of Education (Cont.)Powers and duties, S1162(2001-170), S2108, H1533
Reorganization, S336(2001-186), S782, S790, S792(2001-104),S1162(2001-170), S1558(2001-277), S1750, S1802,S1852(2001-122), S2008, S2108, S2158, S2166, S2224,H501(2001-89), H977, H1255, H1495, H1533, H1655, H1843,H1867, H1895, H1937, H1953
Trust Funds See: TRUST FUNDSEducation Finance Program See: Funding, this headingEducational Facilities See: EDUCATIONAL FACILITIESFinancial Aid or Scholarships See: STUDENT FINANCIAL AID OR
SCHOLARSHIPSFlorida Board of Education, S1162(2001-170), S2108, H1533Funding
See also: COMMUNITY COLLEGES; EDUCATIONALFACILITIES; SCHOOLS; UNIVERSITIES (STATE)
Appropriations, Generally See: APPROPRIATIONSEducation Finance Program, S944, S1576(2001-137), S1640, S1704,
S1710, S1806, S1862, S2002(2001-254), S2004, S2008, H481,H1001, H1193(2001-47), H1467, H1545(2001-157), H1809, H1813
Lottery revenue, S956, S2252, H13, H1779Public Education Capital Outlay (PECO), S462, S498, H1(2001-41),
H1331Lottery Revenue See: Funding, this headingMillage
Generally See: Property Taxes under TAXATIONSchool District Millage Elections See: Finances under SCHOOLS
Offsite Learning Grants; funds to nonprofit & community-basedorganizations, learning opportunities for public school students innontraditional settings, S1294, H1259
PECO See: Funding, this headingPrekindergarten Early Intervention Program See: Preschool
Programs, this headingPrepaid College Program See: STUDENT FINANCIAL AID OR
SCHOLARSHIPSPreschool Programs
Learning Gateway; community-based system, learning disabilities,children birth to 9 years; prevention, identification, education,and intervention, S906, S1018(VETOED), H1015, H1561
Prekindergarten Early Intervention Program, S422, S1056,S1162(2001-170), S1410, S1704, S1802, H35, H501(2001-89),H977, H1193(2001-47), H1413, H1533
School readiness, S422, S1098, S1162(2001-170), S1802,S2002(2001-254), S2108, H35, H977, H1533
Public Education Capital Outlay (PECO) See: Funding, this headingScholarships See: STUDENT FINANCIAL AID OR SCHOLARSHIPSSchool Boards See: SCHOOLSSchools (Private) See: SCHOOLS (PRIVATE)Schools (Public) See: SCHOOLSShell bills, S192, S196, S986, S988, S1472State Board of Community Colleges, S1162(2001-170), S1750, S1874,
S2008, S2108, H465, H1533, H1953State Board of Education, S1162(2001-170), S1750, S1840, S2008,
S2108, S2194, H53, H1533, H1953State Board of Independent Colleges and Universities,
S1162(2001-170), S1494, S2108, H1533State Board of Nonpublic Career Education, S1162(2001-170), S2108,
H1533Superintendents of Schools See: SCHOOLSTeachers See: SCHOOLSTeaching Hospitals See: HOSPITALSTechnology
Florida On-line High School, S1162(2001-170), S2108, H1533Generally, S1226, S1462, S1672(2001-175), S1750, S1826, S1946,
S2008, H1045, H1645, H1953Transportation See: SCHOOLSUniversities See: UNIVERSITIES (STATE); UNIVERSITIES AND
COLLEGES (PRIVATE)Vocational Education See: CAREER EDUCATIONWorkforce Development Education See: ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIESAdult Entertainment Establishments, Location See: SEX CRIMESBuilding Codes, State Uniform Building Code for Public Educational
Facilities Construction See: Building Codes underCONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Comprehensive Planning See: Local Governments underCOMPREHENSIVE PLANNING
Construction ContractsConstruction project management, H1711(2001-283)Drug-free Workplace; Workers’ Compensation See: WORKERS’
COMPENSATIONPayment and Performance Bonds See: Public Construction Projects
under CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRYEminent Domain See: EMINENT DOMAINFiresafety Standards See: State Uniform Building Code for Public
Educational Facilities Construction under Building Codes underCONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
FundingIndustrial development financing, H1361Public Education Capital Outlay (PECO) See: Funding under
EDUCATIONSpecial Facility Construction Account See: Public Education
Capital Outlay (PECO) under Funding under EDUCATIONHigher Educational Facilities Financing Authority; assist nonprofit
institutions in constructing, financing, and refinancing projects,S302(2001-79), H281
Lease, lease-purchase, and rental agreements, S498, H1331Overcrowding Relief, Vouchers; Parental Choice, Selection of Schools
See: Assignment of Students to Schools under SCHOOLSPlant surveys, S310, S1254, H1149, H1617Portables, S310, S336(2001-186), S1452, S1940, H1069, H1255,
H1617Public Education Capital Outlay (PECO) See: Funding under
EDUCATIONSafety standards, S790, S2166, H1495School Infrastructure Thrift Program (SIT Program); incentives re
functional and frugal schools, S928Siting
See also: COMPREHENSIVE PLANNINGGenerally, S310, S1780, H269(2001-86), H1617, H1929
SMART (Soundly Made, Accountable, Reasonable, and Thrifty)Schools Clearinghouse, assist school districts re SIT Program,S310, S928, S1162(2001-170), S2108, H1533, H1617
State University SystemStudent fees, use in capital outlay projects, S2172, H1511
Student population, small schools; repealing/modifying provisionswhich mandate maximum student population within schools,S1254, S1954, H1149
EGGS See: FOOD
ELDERLY PERSONSAbuse See: ABUSEAdult Day Care Centers See: ADULT DAY CARE CENTERSAdult Family-care Homes See: ADULT FAMILY-CARE HOMESAdvance Directives for Health Care See: HEALTH CAREAssisted Living Facilities See: ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIESBingo See: BINGOCommunity care services, S1202(2001-45), S1456, S2002(2001-254),
H605, H1727, H1879Department of Elderly Affairs
Appropriations See: APPROPRIATIONSMedicaid See: MEDICAIDPublic Records Exemption See: PUBLIC RECORDSShell bill, S796
Driver Licenses See: DRIVER LICENSESGrandparents Visitation Rights See: GRANDPARENTSGuardians See: GUARDIANSHome care programs, S2002(2001-254), H1879Housing
Generally See: HOUSINGProperty Taxes, Exemptions See: TAXATION
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ELDERLY PERSONS (Cont.)Medicaid See: MEDICAIDNursing Homes and Related Health Care Facilities
Adult Day Care Centers See: ADULT DAY CARE CENTERSAdult Family-care Homes See: ADULT FAMILY-CARE HOMESAssisted Living Facilities See: ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIESHospices See: HOSPICESNursing Homes See: NURSING HOMESOmbudsman Programs See: HEALTH CARE
Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs See: DRUGSSex Crimes Against See: SEX CRIMESSweepstakes See: Regulation under GAMBLINGTransportation for the Disadvantaged See: TRANSPORTATIONVictims of Crimes, Generally See: VICTIMS OF CRIMES
ELECTIONSAbsentee voting, S200, S448, S1118(2001-40), S1150, S1252, S1308,
S1374, S1590, S1712, H37, H171, H173, H189, H631, H745, H749,H1583, H1625, H1757, H1925, H1987
Advertising See: Political Advertising, this headingBallots
Absentee See: Absentee VotingProvisional ballots, S1118(2001-40), S1374, H1583, H1625, H1925,
H1987Requirements, S230, S1118(2001-40), S1120, S1144, S1252, S1374,
S1538, S1928, H39, H173, H217, H631, H745, H1625, H1921,H1987
Campaign FinancingContributions, limitations, S266, S470, S488, S1118(2001-40),
S1302, S1374, S1982, H225, H439, H641, H741, H769, H1525,H1925
Independent expenditures, S1302, S1982, H273, H439, H1525,H1531
Political committees, S266, S308, S1302, S1982, H273, H439, H641,H741, H1525, H1531, H1625
Reports re contributions and expenditures, S266, S1118(2001-40),S1302, S1374, S1656, S1982, S2102, H129, H273, H275, H439,H641, H741, H1525, H1531, H1625
CandidatesGovernor and lieutenant governor, S1116, S1118(2001-40), S1374,
H1925Qualifying, S1118(2001-40), S1374, S2102, H129, H1755, H1925
Canvassing board/commission, S200, S1116, S1118(2001-40), S1122,S1374, S1928, H189, H495, H1583, H1625, H1921, H1925, H1987
Elections Commission, S1982, S2196Equipment and voting machines, S230, S1118(2001-40), S1120,
S1252, S1374, S1538, S1928, H39, H173, H631, H745, H1583,H1625, H1921, H1987
Felons, qualifications to vote, S152, S404, S406, S434,S1118(2001-40), S1374, H49, H51
Initiative petitions, S2100, H571(PASSED)Nonpartisan Elections
Judges and justices, S1362, S1794, S2102, H129, H627, H655,H783, H1755
School board members, H1755Sheriffs, S494Supervisors of elections, S526, S1118(2001-40), S1374, S2102,
H129, H1631Overseas Electors See: Absentee Voters, this headingPolitical Advertising
Defamation See: DEFAMATIONGenerally, S1302, S1982, H273, H439, H641, H741, H1435, H1525,
H1531Political Committees See: Campaign Financing, this headingPolls
Opening and closing, S748, S1118(2001-40), H1583, H1987Pollworkers, recruitment and training, S1118(2001-40), S1374,
H1925, H1987Presidential electors, H495, S2-A, H1-APrimary elections, S1118(2001-40), S1144, S1374, H217, H587,
H1625, H1925, H1987Qualifying See: Candidates, this heading
ELECTIONS (Cont.)Registration See: Voter Registration, this headingResults
Certification of election results, S200, S1116, S1118(2001-40),S1122, S1252, S1374, S1982, H189, H273, H495, H631, H745,H1531, H1625, H1921, H1925, H1987
Contest, S1118(2001-40), S1374, H495, H1625, H1925, H1987Protest, S1116, S1118(2001-40), S1252, S1374, H631, H745, H1625,
H1921, H1925, H1987Recounts, S1116, S1118(2001-40), S1122, S1252, S1374, H495,
H631, H745, H1625, H1925, H1987Release of election results, S748, S1118(2001-40), H1925
School District Millage Elections See: Finances under SCHOOLSShell bills, S172, S186, S198, S200, S1116, S1118(2001-40), S1120,
S1122, S1124, S1168, S1374, S1418, S1448, S1546, S1548, S1550,S1656, S1660, H189
State officers or employees, participation in campaigns; officialdecision affecting outcome of election, S1118(2001-40), S1138,S1374
Supervisors of elections, S526, S1118(2001-40), S1252, S1374, S1982,S2102, S2194, H129, H631, H745, H1583, H1631, H1987
Task Forces/Study CommissionsDepartment of State, Division of Elections, and Secretary of State;
task force to examine duties re administration of elections,H1583
Elections Reform Study Commission, H139Elections Task Force, S174Voting System Technology Task Force, S90, H1167
Unlawful acts; aiding, abetting, advising, or conspiring, S1194, H999Voter instructions/assistance, S1118(2001-40), S1374, S2194, H173,
H1583, H1925, H1987Voter registration, S152, S200, S404, S406, S434, S1118(2001-40),
S1252, S1374, S1422, S1574, S1590, S1658, S1928, S1930, S1950,S1982, S2002(2001-254), H49, H51, H173, H189, H631, H673,H745, H1583, H1625, H1739, H1925, H1987
Voter’s Bill of Rights, S1118(2001-40), S1374, S2098, H1583, H1987
ELECTRICAL AND ALARM SYSTEM CONTRACTORSSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION,DEPARTMENT OF
Construction Contracts, Drug-free Workplace; Workers’Compensation See: WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
Licensure; regulation, S336(2001-186), S348, S1248, S1824, S1926,S2210, H1243, H1255, H1803(2001-91), H1923
ELECTRICAL POWER See: UTILITIES
ELECTROLOGISTSSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OFLicensure; regulation, S1558(2001-277), S2030, H1659, H1867Malpractice See: MALPRACTICE
ELEVATORS AND ESCALATORS, S336(2001-186), S348, S2014,S2210, H1255, H1639, H1923
EMBALMERS See: FUNERALS
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENTDisaster Relief
HurricanesCommission on Hurricane Loss Projection Methodology, S182,
S328, H75, H1081Hurricane Andrew, municipalities to issue bonds to assist in
paying claims, S642Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, S2080, S2234, H1515, H1643Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program, S1612, H411(2001-227),
H1393Property Taxes
Exemption for Property Value Attributable to ImprovementMade for Disaster Preparedness See: Property Taxes underTAXATION
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (Cont.)Employees; Passengers of Vehicles See: Trucks under TRAFFIC
CONTROLHealth Department, Emergency Vehicles See: HEALTH,
DEPARTMENT OFMonroe County, flood insurance; FEMA, S2150, S2388,
S2396(ADOPTED), H1161Price gouging in emergencies, S1272Schools, Emergency Drills See: Safety under SCHOOLS
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICESBroward County; life support services, H833Defibrillators See: DEFIBRILLATORSEmergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
Assault and Battery See: ASSAULT AND BATTERYBlood-borne-pathogen standards for public health care employees;
use of needleless systems and sharps with injury protection,S828, H193
Certification; regulation, S1312, H475(2001-53)Retirement See: Special Risk Class under RETIREMENT
Emergency Telephone Number 911 See: TELECOMMUNICATIONSInfant Abandonment at Emergency Medical Services Station See:
INFANTSMedical Transportation Services
Licensure; regulation, S1312, H475(2001-53)Pinellas County, Emergency Medical Services Authority,
H849(2001-305)Volusia County; life support services, S510(VETOED), H287
EMINENT DOMAIN, S130(2001-77), S1296, S2120, H7, H1019,H1053(VETOED), H1221(2001-256)
EMISSIONS CONTROL See: Pollution Control underENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEESBusiness and Commerce, Generally See: BUSINESS AND
COMMERCECollective Bargaining (Public Employees) See: PUBLIC OFFICERS
AND EMPLOYEESDiscrimination See: DISCRIMINATIONEmployment Agencies See: EMPLOYMENT AGENCIESLeave See: LEAVEPublic Officers and Employees See: PUBLIC OFFICERS AND
EMPLOYEESUnemployment Compensation See: UNEMPLOYMENT
COMPENSATIONWorkers’ Compensation See: WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
EMPLOYMENT AGENCIESEmployee Leasing Companies
See: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions underBUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION,DEPARTMENT OF
Regulation, S1272
ENERGYConstruction Industry, Energy Conservation See: Building Codes
under CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRYHOV Lanes See: TRAFFIC CONTROLState agencies, energy management plans, H1707(2001-259)Utilities See: UTILITIES
ENGINEERSDesign professional contracts, S428(2001-211)Licensure; regulation, S348, S744, S2210, H1223, H1923
ENTERPRISE FLORIDA, INC. See: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ENTERPRISE ZONES See: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRYDefamation See: DEFAMATION
ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY (Cont.)Economic Development See: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONAdministrative penalties, S1664, H1635(2001-258)Aquaculture See: AQUACULTUREAquatic Plants
Generally See: PLANTSPermits See: Permits, this heading
Areas of Critical State ConcernFlorida Keys and Key West; grants to assist in comprehensive
plan; land acquisition for conservation, open space andrecreation, S1468(2001-275)
Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission See: Land and WaterAdjudicatory Commission, this heading
Land authority; tourist impact tax, S844, S1132(2001-252), S1978,H601(2001-154), H1171, H1981
Asbestos see: ASBESTOSBatteries, Lead-acid See: SOLID WASTEBeaches and Shores: See: BEACHES AND SHORESConcurrency See: COMPREHENSIVE PLANNINGConservation Lands, Property Taxes; Assessment See: Property
Taxes under TAXATIONDemineralization See: Water Resource Management and
Development under WATER AND WASTEWATERDepartment of Environmental Protection
Appropriations See: APPROPRIATIONSFlorida Administrative Weekly, S876, S1560, S1738(2001-278),
H1763MTBE, Gasoline Additive See: OIL AND GASRecycling See: SOLID WASTEReorganization, S1204(2001-272), S1524(2001-172), S2024, S2210,
H1913Trust Funds See: TRUST FUNDS
Developments of Regional ImpactAirports, S310, S2056, H1053(VETOED), H1433, H1617, H1929Attractions and recreation facilities, parking spaces, H1617, H1929Heavy mineral mining operations, S1376(2001-134), H1263Industrial plants, industrial parks, and distribution, warehousing
or wholesaling facilities, S2056, H1053(VETOED)Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission See: Land and Water
Adjudicatory Commission, this headingMarinas, S310, S2056, H1433, H1617, H1929Office developments, acreage thresholds, S310, H1617, H1929Petroleum storage facilities, S2056, H1053(VETOED), H1433,
H1617, H1929Rebuttable presumptions, H1053(VETOED), H1433, H1617, H1929Residential development, H1053(VETOED)Retail and service developments, acreage thresholds, S310, H1617,
H1929Review; economic and environmental issues, H1693Rural area of critical economic concern, S310, S460,
H1225(2001-201), H1617Shell bills, S310, S380Substantial deviation, S310, S2056, H1053(VETOED), H1433,
H1617, H1929Dredge and Fill Activities See: DREDGE AND FILL ACTIVITIESDrycleaning Facilities
Contaminated Site Rehabilitation See: Pollution Control, thisheading
Gross Receipts Taxes See: Gross Receipts Taxes under TAXATIONPerchloroethylene, Tax on Production or Importation See:
Perchloroethylene under TAXATIONEnvironmental health hazards, Children’s Health and Environmental
Protection Advisory Committee, S148, H283Everglades See: EVERGLADESFlorida Forever Program See: State Lands under LANDSGreenways See: PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIESGroundwater See: WATER AND WASTEWATERHarris Chain of Lakes, restoration, S1394(2001-246), H1669Hazardous Waste See: HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCESInjunctive relief, S910, H1135
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (Cont.)Lakes, Generally See: LAKESLand and Water Adjudicatory Commission, S910, S1560, H1135Onsite Treatment and Disposal Systems See: WATER AND
WASTEWATERParks and Recreational Facilities See: PARKS AND
RECREATIONAL FACILITIESPerchloroethylene, Tax on Production or Importation See:
Perchloroethylene under TAXATIONPermits
Aquatic plants, H729Aquifer storage and recovery wells, S854, H705Consumptive uses of water, S318, S1512, S1922(2001-279), S2064,
H1119, H1915, H1971Expedited permits, S910, S1560, S1738(2001-278), H1135Onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems, S1648,
H1863(2001-234)Performance-based Environmental Permit Program, S2112, H1627Public water system, S1030(2001-270), H1949Shipwrecks and other historical resources, exploration and salvage,
S1420, H1323(2001-75)Solid waste management facilities, S640, S834, S2142,
H9(2001-224), H125Wastewater treatment facilities, domestic, S2112, H1627Water pollution operation permits, S910, S1524(2001-172), H1135,
H1603Phosphogypsum Management Program See: Pollution Control, this
headingPollution Control
Air PollutionEmissions Control
Environmental administrative penalties, S1664,H1635(2001-258)
Environmental administrative penalties, S1664, H1635(2001-258)Brownfields Redevelopment
Generally See: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTRehabilitation See: Contaminated Sites under Pollution Control,
this headingSales Tax Exemption See: SALES TAX
Contaminated SitesRehabilitation, S1952, H1569
Drycleaning-solvent-contaminated Sites, Rehabilitation See:Contaminated Sites, this heading
Insurance Coverage See: Property and Casualty Insurance underINSURANCE
Mitigation of adverse environmental effects of activities, S1566,S2056, S2064, S2198, H1053(VETOED), H1119, H1623
Petroleum products, terminal and storage facilities, S1664, S2056,H1053(VETOED), H1433, H1617, H1635(2001-258), H1929
Phosphogypsum management program, S1376(2001-134), H1263Water and Wastewater See: WATER AND WASTEWATERWater bodies, cleanup of organic detrital material, S2074, H729Water pollution control financial assistance; wastewater,
stormwater, & nonpoint source pollution management systemsand estuary conservation, etc., S1030(2001-270), S1296, H1949,H1971
Water Quality StandardsTotal maximum daily loads (TMDLs), establishment &
implementation of TMDLs for pollutants of impaired waterbodies as required, federal Clean Water Act, S1380,H721(2001-74)
Recycling See: SOLID WASTERivers See: RIVERSRural land conservation easement; resource conservation agreement,
S1758, S1922(2001-279), H1389, H1617Shell bill, S194Solid Waste See: SOLID WASTEState Lands See: LANDSTires, Waste See: SOLID WASTETrails See: PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIESTsala Apopka Chain of Lakes, restoration, S1250, S1408, H161Water and Wastewater See: WATER AND WASTEWATER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (Cont.)Water Management Districts See: WATER MANAGEMENT
DISTRICTSWater Resource Management and Development See: WATER AND
WASTEWATERWaterways See: WATERWAYSWetlands
Mitigation of Adverse Environmental Effects of Activities See:Pollution Control, this heading
Property Taxes, Assessment See: Property Taxes under TAXATION
ESCAMBIA COUNTYSee also: PENSACOLA, CITY OFCivil Service System, H1903(2001-348)Pensacola-Escambia Governmental Center Authority, S2344,
H939(2001-328)Public Guardianship Program See: GUARDIANSRelief Bills See: RELIEF BILLSSchools; Health Care Services, Funding See: Health Care Services
under SCHOOLSUtilities Authority, H919(2001-324)
ETHICS IN GOVERNMENT See: Code of Ethics under PUBLICOFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
EVERGLADESAgricultural Area Environmental Protection District (Glades,
Hendry, Palm Beach), H877Restoration, S972, S1468(2001-275), S1524(2001-172),
S1662(2001-193), S2002(2001-254), S2120, H1221(2001-256),H1491, H1555, H1577, H1603
EVIDENCEDNA See: GENETIC TESTINGDomestic violence; prior acts of violence by defendant, S250, H119Exclusionary rule; arrest based on information obtained from
Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Dept., S1082, H1395Parent-child privilege, S166, H431Sex Crimes
Character evidence, prior acts of child molestation by defendant,S2012(2001-221), H759
Sexual battery, Rules of Evidence; civil actions, S136, H735Sympathy or benevolent gestures, S1066(2001-132), H211
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS See: Local Governments underCOMPREHENSIVE PLANNING
EXECUTIONS See: SENTENCING
EXPLOSIVES See: WEAPONS AND FIREARMS
EXPRESSWAY AUTHORITIES See: the specific expresswayauthority under TRANSPORTATION
F
FAIRS AND EXPOSITIONSAmusement rides, S1798, S1922(2001-279), H1915
FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, S446(2001-98), S912(2001-110),S1226, S1532, S1672(2001-175), S1840, H135, H267(2001-125),H427, H545, H619, H1117, H1131, H1809
FALSE IDENTIFICATION See: FRAUDULENT PRACTICES
FAMILIESAbortion See: ABORTIONAbuse See: ABUSEAdoption See: ADOPTIONChild Care See: CHILD CAREChild Custody See: CHILD CUSTODY
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FAMILIES (Cont.)Child Support See: SUPPORT OF DEPENDENTSChildren’s Medical Services See: HEALTH CAREContraceptives See: HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS
(HMOs); Health Insurance under INSURANCEDissolution of Marriage See: DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGEDomestic Violence See: ABUSEGrandparents, Generally See: GRANDPARENTSGuardians See: GUARDIANSInfants
Abandonment at Emergency Medical Services Station See:INFANTS
Crib Safety See: INFANTSHealth Care See: Children’s Medical Services under HEALTH
CAREInfertility, Health Insurance Coverage See: HEALTH
MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS (HMOs); Health Insuranceunder INSURANCE
Minors See: MINORSParent-child privilege, parent or child may refuse to disclose, or
prevent another from disclosing, communications intended to bemade in confidence, S166, H431
Parental Rights, Termination See: MINORSPaternity, S138, S1284(2001-158), S1312, H141(2001-3), H415,
H475(2001-53), H477, H1869Pregnancy, Medicaid See: MEDICAIDSocial Services See: SOCIAL SERVICESStudents, Pregnant or Married See: Students under SCHOOLS
FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES See: CHILD CARE
FAMILY FOSTER HOMES See: FOSTER CARE
FARMS AND FARMWORKERSAgricultural diversification projects; alternative crops, techniques,
and industries to enhance profitability & sustainability ofagriculture, S1826, H1645
Equipment, Sales Tax Exemption See: SALES TAXFarm labor contractors, charging certain fees to laborers, S1834,
H1595Organic farming and food, S1922(2001-279), H1915, H4013Rural land conservation easement; resource conservation agreement,
S1758, S1922(2001-279), H1389, H1617Vehicles Carrying Agricultural Products Locally, Load Restrictions
See: Equipment Requirements and Specifications under MOTORVEHICLES
FEED, COMMERCIALRegistration; regulation, S1922(2001-279), H1915
FELONY OFFENDERS See: Prisoners under PRISONS
FICTITIOUS NAMESRegistration, S1068, S2094, H807, H1053(VETOED),
H1157(2001-200), H1657
FINANCIAL AID See: SOCIAL SERVICES; STUDENT FINANCIALAID OR SCHOLARSHIPS
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONSBanks and Trust Companies
Account numbers, credit or debit card account numbers given to anagency for purpose of payment of fee or debt, S632, H383
Regulation, S1260(2001-243), H521Checks
Check Cashers and Check Cashing Businesses See: MONEYTRANSMITTERS
Worthless ChecksClosed account or no account, penalties, S1282(2001-115), H1231Insufficient funds, S1282(2001-115), H531, H1231Service charge, S1260(2001-243)
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (Cont.)Checks (Cont.)
Worthless Checks (Cont.)Vessel registration, suspension, S1068, H807, H1053(VETOED)
Counterfeit payment instruments, S1282(2001-115), H531, H1231Credit Cards See: CREDIT CARDSCredit Life and Credit Disability Insurances See: INSURANCEDebit Cards See: DEBIT CARDSDeposits in trust, S1260(2001-243), H521Individual Development Accounts (IDAs)
Person, limited means; opportunity to accumulate assets,facilitate/mobilize savings, promote education, homeownership,microenterprise development, etc., S350(2001-96), H423
International BankingRegulation, S1260(2001-243)
Money Laundering See: MONEY LAUNDERINGMoney Transmitters See: MONEY TRANSMITTERSMortgage Brokers See: MORTGAGE BROKERSMortgage Lenders See: MORTGAGE LENDERSPay-on-death accounts, S1260(2001-243), H521Public Depositories See: DEPOSITORIES (PUBLIC FUNDS)Safe-deposit Boxes
Regulation, S402, H137(2001-226)Trust business, S2122, H1143
FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFCreation, S1970
FIRE MARSHAL, STATEExplosives See: WEAPONS AND FIREARMSReorganization, S164, S790, S2166, H1495
FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROLCedar Hammock Fire Control District (Manatee), S2356, H921Construction Standards See: CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRYDorcas Fire District (Okaloosa), H1887(2001-345)Englewood Area Fire Control District (Charlotte; Sarasota), S2348,
H1183(2001-338)Fire Control Districts
See also: the specific fire control district, this headingDiesel Fuel Usage, Taxation See: MOTOR FUEL, SPECIAL FUEL,
AND OTHER POLLUTANT TAXESFire Marshal Appeals Board (Manatee), S2260, H1851(2001-341)Fire Marshal, State See: FIRE MARSHAL, STATEFire Prevention Code Enforcement Board (Manatee), S2260,
H1851(2001-341)Firefighters
Death benefits, S264, H487Disability
Homestead Exemptions See: Exemptions under Property Taxesunder TAXATION
Injured in line of duty; health insurance coverage, H1775Occupational safety and health; workplace safety, S1970, H1655Passengers of Vehicles See: Trucks under TRAFFIC CONTROLRetirement See: RETIREMENT
Forest Fires See: FORESTRYImmokalee Fire Control District (Collier), S2306, H943(2001-330)North Okaloosa Fire District (Okaloosa), H979(2001-333),
H1887(2001-345)Ocean City-Wright Fire Control District (Okaloosa), S2318,
H887(2001-315)South Manatee Fire and Rescue District (Manatee), S2356, H921Southern Manatee Fire and Rescue District (Manatee), S2356, H921West Manatee Fire and Rescue District (Manatee), S2258,
H1037(2001-334)
FIREARMS See: WEAPONS AND FIREARMS
FIREFIGHTERS See: FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL
FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSIONAppropriations See: APPROPRIATIONS
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FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION (Cont.)Fishing (Freshwater), Generally See: FISHING (FRESHWATER)Fishing (Saltwater), Generally See: FISHING (SALTWATER)Generally, S1408, H161Hunting, Generally See: HUNTINGReorganization, S1204(2001-272), S2024, H1913Trust Funds See: TRUST FUNDS
FISHING (FRESHWATER)Licensure; regulation, S1204(2001-272), S1480, S1514, S2024, H1489,
H1715, H1913
FISHING (SALTWATER)Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Compact, S1204(2001-272), S2024,
H1913Crabs
Blue crabs, S1204(2001-272), S2024, H1913Stone crabs, S1204(2001-272), S2024, H1913
Gulf States Marine Fisheries Compact, S1204(2001-272), S2024,H1913
LicensesNoncommercial licenses and permits, S1204(2001-272), S2024,
H1489, H1913Saltwater products license, S1204(2001-272), S2024, H1913
Marine Biotechnology Research and Development Program See:ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Oysters and ShellfishApalachicola Bay oyster surcharge, S844, S1978, H601(2001-154),
H1171, H1981Crawfish (Spiny Lobsters), S2024, H1489Shell bill, S1808
FITNESS CENTERS See: HEALTH STUDIOS/FITNESS CENTERS
FLAGLER COUNTYDesignations See: Roads and Bridges under DESIGNATIONS
FLORIDA BAR, H1767
FLORIDA FOREVER PROGRAM See: State Lands under LANDS
FLORIDA STATUTESAdoption of 2001 edition, S274, H657Repealing various statutory provisions; obsolete, have had their
effect, have served their purpose, or have been impliedly repealedor superseded, S236, H4001, H4003, H4005, H4007, H4009
Reviser’s BillsGender, S290, H671(2001-66)Judicial decisions holding certain provisions unconstitutional or
preempted, S286Repealed, superseded laws, or laws which have served their
purpose; grammatical, typographical, and like error; revision,S276, S278, S280, S282, S284, S288, H659(2001-60),H661(2001-61), H663(2001-62), H665(2001-63), H667(2001-64),H669(2001-65)
FOODDonation of surplus food, school food service programs; distribution,
S1840, H545Eggs, H1761Frozen desserts, S1798, S1922(2001-279), H501(2001-89),
H1717(VETOED), H1915Milk and milk products, S1798, S1922(2001-279), H501(2001-89),
H1717(VETOED), H1915Organic food, S1922(2001-279), H1915, H4013Poultry, H1761Products to display shelf-life expiration dates, S112, H89, H693
FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTSDiscrimination See: DISCRIMINATIONLicensure; regulation, S1312, S1798, S1902, S1922(2001-279),
H475(2001-53), H1471(2001-257), H1915
FOOD STAMPS See: SOCIAL SERVICES
FORECLOSURES See: MORTGAGES
FOREIGN AFFAIRS See: INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
FORESTRYFires, S1798, S1922(2001-279), H1915State Forests, Designations See: DESIGNATIONSVehicles Projecting Load, Use of Strobe Lights See: Equipment
Requirements and Specifications under MOTOR VEHICLES
FORGERY, S1282(2001-115), H531, H1231
FORT LAUDERDALE, CITY OFBoundaries, S2326, S2342(2001-291), H871, H915(2001-322)
FORT MYERS, CITY OFAnnexation, interlocal agreement; special election, S2304Boundaries, H413Fort Myers Beach Mosquito Control District See: LEE COUNTY
FOSTER CAREAssistance extension, 21/23 years of age, H675Children with extraordinary needs; serious behavioral problems,
S1214(2001-68), H1145Community-based care, S1214(2001-68), H1145, H1741(2001-232)Dependency Proceedings See: Child Abuse under ABUSEDriver licenses; foster parent or group-home representative signs
application for learner’s license, liability for damages caused byminor, S1274(2001-83), H1203
Family Foster HomesLicensure; regulation, S1214(2001-68), H1145
Funding, S1724, H1007Incentives, monetary, S1606, H1013Mentoring program, S1606, H1013Residential Child-caring Agencies See: CHILD CAREStudent fees; workforce education, community colleges, universities,
S1056, H1413
FRANCHISES/BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY SALESGenerally, S784(2001-214), H1449, H1721Motor Vehicle Dealer Franchises See: Dealers under MOTOR
VEHICLES
FRANKLIN COUNTYDog Island Conservation District, H847(2001-304)
FRAUDULENT PRACTICESCredit cards or debit cards, use of scanning device or reencoder to
defraud, S1282(2001-115), S1536, H531, H1231Driver licenses or identification cards, fraudulent, S1634, H1683Health Providers, License Suspension; Fraudulent Practices See:
Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions underHEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF
Identity theft, S514, S518, S524, S696, S996, H263, H643,H1845(2001-233)
Insurance Fraud See: Fraud under INSURANCELaw Enforcement Officers, Imitation Substances See: Controlled
Substances under DRUGSMerchandise Receipts, Fraudulent See: THEFT
FREIGHT FORWARDERS, S2008, H105, H1539
FROZEN DESSERTS See: FOOD
FUNERALSSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION,DEPARTMENT OF
EmbalmersLicensure; regulation, S2210
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FUNERALS (Cont.)Funeral Directors
Licensure; regulation, S2210Legally authorized persons, definition, S2070Preneed Sales
Regulation, S1610(2001-120), S1924, H181, H991, H1399
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GADSDEN COUNTYMental Health Hospitals See: MENTAL HEALTH
GAINESVILLE, CITY OFEnterprise Zones See: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
GAMBLINGBingo See: BINGOCardrooms See: PARI-MUTUEL WAGERINGIndian tribes, S102Pari-mutuel Wagering See: PARI-MUTUEL WAGERINGRegulation, S1438
GARNISHMENT See: DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
GAS See: MOTOR FUEL, SPECIAL FUEL, AND OTHERPOLLUTANT TAXES; OIL AND GAS
GENETIC TESTING, S268, S270, S366(2001-97), S1284(2001-158),S1864, S1914, H147, H267(2001-125), H1425(2001-127), H1869
GEOLOGISTSSee: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions under
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION,DEPARTMENT OF
GLADES COUNTYBarron Water Control District, S2360, H799(2001-301)Designations See: Roads and Bridges under DESIGNATIONSEnterprise Zones, Rural Communities See: ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENTEverglades Agricultural Area Environmental Protection District,
H877Utility sewer rates, wastewater residual sludge, S1662(2001-193),
H1491
GOLF, LICENSE PLATES See: License Plates under MOTORVEHICLES
GOVERNORAppropriations See: APPROPRIATIONSElections See: Candidates under ELECTIONSMansion See: PUBLIC BUILDINGSReorganization, S874, S1162(2001-170), S1750, S1772, S1802, S2008,
S2108, H977, H1533, H1749, H1811(2001-261), H1953Term of office, term limits, S488, H769Trust Funds See: TRUST FUNDS
GRAND JURIES, STATEWIDE See: JURIES AND JURORS
GRANDPARENTSGreat-grandparents, S106, H233Housing; Property Taxes, Exemptions See: TAXATIONRights, S106, H233
GREENWAYS See: PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
GREYHOUNDSAdoption See: Dogs under ANIMALSRacing See: PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
GROSS RECEIPTS TAX See: TAXATION
GROWTH MANAGEMENT See: COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING
GUARDIANSClaims, settlements or judgments on behalf of minors, S374, S1016Dependency proceedings, legal representation, S1290, S1858, H549,
H1343Life-prolonging Procedures See: Advance Directives for Health Care
under HEALTH CAREProfessional guardians, S374, S2278, H793, H1823Public guardians, S374, S792(2001-104), S2278, H1823Tuberculosis, Guardian Advocate See: DISEASESUnclaimed funds, disposition, S374, S2278, H1823
GULF COUNTYRelief Bills See: RELIEF BILLS
GUNS See: WEAPONS AND FIREARMS
GYMS See: HEALTH STUDIOS/FITNESS CENTERS
H
H. LEE MOFFITT CANCER CENTER AND RESEARCH INSTITUTESee: CANCER
HABITUAL FELONY OFFENDERS; HABITUAL VIOLENT FELONYOFFENDERS See: Felony Offenders under Prisoners underPRISONS
HALLANDALE, CITY OFRelief Bills See: RELIEF BILLS
HAMILTON COUNTYEnterprise Zones, Rural Communities See: ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
HARDEE COUNTYEnterprise Zones, Rural Communities See: ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENTMental Health Prepaid Services, Medicaid See: Prepaid Limited
Health Care Service Organizations under HEALTH CARE
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCESEnvironmental administrative penalties, S1664, H1635(2001-258)Transportation, S2056, H1053(VETOED), H1733
HEAD OR SPINAL CORD INJURIES See: Spinal Cord or HeadInjuries under DISABLED PERSONS
HEALTH CARESee also: the specific health care facilities or health care providersAdult Day Care Centers See: ADULT DAY CARE CENTERSAdult Family-care Homes See: ADULT FAMILY-CARE HOMESAdvance Directives for Health Care
Guardian’s authority, withdraw or withhold life-prolongingprocedures, S1016
Health care surrogate, S1558(2001-277), S2156(2001-250), H1403,H1867, H1895
Palliative care, S1558(2001-277), S2156(2001-250), H1403, H1867,H1895
Proxy, S1558(2001-277), S2156(2001-250), H1403, H1867, H1895AIDS and HIV See: AIDS AND HIVAlternative/complementary/investigational medical treatment,
S1128(VETOED), S1324(2001-116), S1490, S2176, H653, H703,H1077
Ambulatory Surgical Centers See: AMBULATORY SURGICALCENTERS
Assisted Living Facilities See: ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIESBiomedical Research Program See: RESEARCHBirthing Centers See: BIRTHING CENTERSBrain Injuries, Support and Services See: Spinal Cord or Head
Injuries under DISABLED PERSONS
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HEALTH CARE (Cont.)Cancer See: CANCERCertificates of Need See: HEALTH CARE FACILITIESChildren’s Medical Services
Dental services, S1558(2001-277), S2110(2001-223), H1371, H1867Early intervention services, insurance coverage, S222Environmental health hazards, Children’s Health and
Environmental Protection Advisory Committee, S148, H283Eye examinations, insurance coverage, S220Healthy Kids Corporation, S622, S1476, H679Infants, Abandonment at Emergency Medical Services Station See:
INFANTSKidcare Program; benefits to uninsured, low-income children;
affordable coverage options, families select coverage & contributefinancially, S1476, S2262, H679
Medicaid children’s provider networks; pediatric care and primarycare, specialty care, and urgent and emergency care for under 18years, S792(2001-104)
Medicaid, eligibility for specified children, S1476, H679Medikids; children under 5 years, family income exceeds
Medicaid-applicable income level, but equal to or below 200% offederal poverty level, S1476, H679, H1753
Mental Health See: MENTAL HEALTHPhysicians employed by DOH, conflict of interest; private sector
services, S1312, H475(2001-53)Post-natal screening, coordination, S1312, S1558(2001-277),
H475(2001-53), H1867Power of attorney, medical consent re surgical and general
anesthesia, S702, S1312, H475(2001-53), H1075Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Centers
Licensure; regulation, S688(2001-67), S1312, S1558(2001-277),H475(2001-53), H1879
School Health Services See: Health Care Services under SCHOOLSSubstance Abuse See: SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Clinical Laboratories See: LABORATORIESComprehensive Health Insurance Plan See: Health Insurance under
INSURANCEContraceptives See: DRUGSCounty Public Health Departments
Blood-borne-pathogen standards for public health care employees;use of needleless systems and sharps with injury protection,S828, H193
Cancer treatment services, breast and cervical cancer; Medicaideligibility, S1306(2001-52), H715
HIV, notification of inmate release, S368, S954, H301, H519Diagnostic Imaging Services See: DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING
SERVICESDiseases, Generally See: DISEASESDisproportionate Share Program See: MEDICAIDHealth Care Access
See also: Children’s Medical Services, this headingAdults living in families whose income is at or below federal
poverty level, state to expand access to health insurance; federalfunding, S2050, H1591
Employee Health Care Access Act, promote coverage to smallemployers regardless of claims experience or employee healthstatus, S142, S168, S464, S1210, S1760, S1818, S1960, H159,H381, H677, H1253, H1439
Health flex plans, program for uninsured persons, S1960, H159,H1253, H1261, H1439
Immigrants, S2262Health Care Consumer Advocate; promote competence of consumers
re goods & services, investigate complaints, supply facts realternative treatment, etc., S438
Health councils (local), S542, H243, H771Health Facilities Authorities See: HEALTH FACILITIES
AUTHORITIESHealth Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) See: HEALTH
MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS (HMOs)Health Testing Services See: LABORATORIESHealthy Kids Corporation See: Children’s Medical Services, this
heading
HEALTH CARE (Cont.)Home Health Services
Blood-borne-pathogen standards for public health care employees;use of needleless systems and sharps with injury protection,S828, H193
Home Health AgenciesLicensure; regulation, S688(2001-67), S1312, S1456,
S1558(2001-277), H475(2001-53), H605, H1879Home Medical Equipment Providers
Licensure; regulation, S784(2001-214), H1917Homes for Special Services See: LONG-TERM CAREHospices See: HOSPICESHospitals See: HOSPITALSImmunizations See: IMMUNIZATIONSIndigent and Low-income Persons
Children See: Children’s Medical Services, this headingHealth Care Access See: Health Care Access, this headingHospitals, Financial Responsibility of Counties See: Patients under
HOSPITALSMartin County, H585(2001-295)Medicaid See: MEDICAIDPharmaceutical Assistance Programs See: DRUGS
Insurance, Generally See: INSURANCEIntermediate Care Facilities
Developmentally Disabled Persons See: DISABLED PERSONSLaboratories See: LABORATORIESMalpractice See: MALPRACTICEManaged Care
Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) See: HEALTHMAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS (HMOs)
Prepaid Health Clinics See: Prepaid Health Clinics, this headingPrepaid Limited Health Service Organizations See: Prepaid
Limited Health Service Organizations, this headingMedicaid See: MEDICAIDMedicare See: MEDICAREMedipass See: MEDICAIDMental Health See: MENTAL HEALTHMidwifery See: MIDWIFERYMultiphasic Health Testing Centers See: LABORATORIESNurses See: NURSESNursing Homes See: NURSING HOMESOccupational Therapists See: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTSOmbudsman Programs
Long-term care, S1202(2001-45), H1641, H1879Managed care, S1454, H981
PatientsAlternative/complementary/investigational medical treatment,
S1128(VETOED), S1324(2001-116), S1490, S2176, H653, H703,H1077
Bill of Rights, S362, S700, S984, S1312, S1324(2001-116), S2176,H317, H327, H475(2001-53), H1077, H1213
BrokeringGenerally, S1092(2001-271), S1464, S1558(2001-277), S1652,
S2158, H961, H1819, H1867, H1895MRI brokers, S1092(2001-271), H1819
Choice of providers & facilities, S700, S984, H317, H327, H1213Custodian of medical records, appointment; death of practitioner,
incapacitation of practitioner, S1558(2001-277), S2158, H1867,H1895
Disclosure of Patient InformationInsurance, rules re use of consumer’s nonpublic personal
financial and health information, S1220, S1558(2001-277),S2060, S2146, S2174(2001-142), H1219, H1607, H1867
Medical malpractice, S1084, S1446, S1782, H947(2001-155)Solicitation and marketing, S1558(2001-277), S2092(2001-222),
S2146, H985, H1867, H1885Indigent and Low-income Persons See: Indigent and Low-income
Persons, this headingPhysicians See: PHYSICIANSPrepaid Health Clinics
Certification; regulation, S984, S1558(2001-277), S1568(2001-173),H117, H159, H317, H803, H1011, H1201, H1867
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HEALTH CARE (Cont.)Prepaid Health Clinics (Cont.)
Managed Care Ombudsman Program See: Ombudsman Programs,this heading
Patient’s Rights, Generally See: Patients, this headingPrepaid Limited Health Service Organizations
Licensure; regulation, H1753Prisoners See: PRISONSPublic Health Departments See: County Public Health Departments,
this headingRadiation Therapy Centers See: RADIATIONSchool Health Services See: Health Care Services under SCHOOLSShell bills, S334, S1558(2001-277)Surrogates, Health Care Surrogates See: Advance Directives for
Health Care, this headingTeaching Hospitals See: HOSPITALSTransitional Living Facilities, Spinal Cord or Head Injuries See:
DISABLED PERSONSTrauma Care Services See: HOSPITALSTuberculosis See: DISEASESUtility service, medically essential, S224(2001-49), H687
HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION AGENCYAdult Day Care Centers See: ADULT DAY CARE CENTERSAdult Family-care Homes See: ADULT FAMILY-CARE HOMESAmbulatory Surgical Centers See: AMBULATORY SURGICAL
CENTERSAppropriations See: APPROPRIATIONSAssisted Living Facilities See: ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIESBackground screening workgroup, S688(2001-67)Certificates of Need See: HEALTH CARE FACILITIESDevelopmentally Disabled Persons, Intermediate Care Facilities See:
DISABLED PERSONSHealth care community, antitrust no-action letter, S414,
H401(2001-72)Health Care Consumer Advocate See: HEALTH CAREHome Health Agencies See: Home Health Services under HEALTH
CAREHome Medical Equipment Providers See: HEALTH CAREHomes for Special Services See: LONG-TERM CAREHospices See: HOSPICESHospitals See: HOSPITALSManaged Care Ombudsman Program See: Ombudsman Programs
under HEALTH CAREMedicaid See: MEDICAIDMobile Surgical Facilities See: HEALTH CARE FACILITIESNursing Homes See: NURSING HOMESOrgan Transplant Programs See: TRANSPLANTSPatient Brokering See: Patients under HEALTH CAREPediatric Extended Care Centers See: Children’s Medical Services
under HEALTH CAREReorganization, S438, S542, S1558(2001-277), S2158, S2224, H243,
H771, H1655Shell bill, S792(2001-104)Statewide Provider and Subscriber Assistance Program, S910, S1484,
H1135, H1235Transitional Living Facilities See: Spinal Cord or Head Injuries
under DISABLED PERSONSTrust Funds See: TRUST FUNDS
HEALTH CARE FACILITIESAbortion Clinics See: ABORTIONAmbulatory Surgical Centers See: AMBULATORY SURGICAL
CENTERSAssessments
Ambulatory surgical centers, mobile surgical facilities, clinical labs,freestanding radiation therapy centers, diagnostic-imagingcenters, S254, S1558(2001-277), H55, H1867
Hospitals, S254, S1558(2001-277), S2158, H55, H1867, H1873,H1895
Assisted Living Facilities See: ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIESAuthorities See: HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITIES
HEALTH CARE FACILITIES (Cont.)Birthing Centers See: BIRTHING CENTERSBlood-borne-pathogen standards for public health care employees; use
of needleless systems and sharps with injury protection, S828,H193
Certificates of need, S542, S684(2001-167), S792(2001-104), S968,S1202(2001-45), S1558(2001-277), H243, H339, H771, H1153,H1581, H1867, H1879
Clinical Laboratories See: LABORATORIESHealth Care Services Clinics
Administrators; background screening, S1942Registration; clinics owned by persons or entities other than
certain licensed health care providers, required to register withDOH, S1092(2001-271), S1464, S1558(2001-277), S1910, H1567,H1819, H1867, H1895
Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) See: HEALTHMAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS (HMOs)
Homes for Special Services See: LONG-TERM CAREHospices See: HOSPICESHospitals See: HOSPITALSIntermediate Care Facilities, Developmentally Disabled Persons See:
DISABLED PERSONSMobile Surgical Facilities
Assessments See: Assessments, this headingCertificates of Need See: Certificates of Need, this headingLicensure; regulation, S138, S336(2001-186), S1558(2001-277),
S2092(2001-222), S2146, S2158, H141(2001-3), H415, H1255,H1867, H1873, H1885, H1895
Malpractice See: MALPRACTICEPatients, Generally See: HEALTH CARE
Nursing Homes See: NURSING HOMESPatients
Brokering See: Patients under HEALTH CAREGenerally See: HEALTH CARE
Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Centers See: Children’s MedicalServices under HEALTH CARE
Teaching Hospitals See: HOSPITALSTransitional Living Facilities See: Spinal Cord or Head Injuries
under DISABLED PERSONSWeapons and firearms, possession within facilities, H1021
HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OFAcupuncturists See: ACUPUNCTURISTSAppropriations See: APPROPRIATIONSAthletic Trainers See: ATHLETIC TRAINERSAudiologists See: SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AND
AUDIOLOGISTSBlood-borne-pathogen standards for public health care employees; use
of needleless systems and sharps with injury protection, S828,H193
Chiropractic Physicians See: CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIANSClinical Laboratories See: LABORATORIESCounty Public Health Departments See: HEALTH CAREDefibrillators See: DEFIBRILLATORSDental Hygienists See: DENTAL HYGIENISTSDental Laboratories See: LABORATORIESDentists See: DENTISTSDietetics and Nutrition Practice See: DIETETICS AND NUTRITION
PRACTICEDrugs See: DRUGSElderly Persons, Pharmaceutical Needs See: DRUGSElectrologists See: ELECTROLOGISTSEmergency vehicles, H807, H1053(VETOED)Employees
Physicians Providing Services Under Children’s Medical ServicesNetwork See: Children’s Medical Services under HEALTHCARE
Hearing Aid Specialists See: HEARING AID SPECIALISTSLaboratories See: LABORATORIESLicensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
Adverse incident reports, publication, S1558(2001-277), S2158,H1867, H1873, H1895
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HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF (Cont.)Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions (Cont.)
Background screening, S688(2001-67), S1312, S1558(2001-277),H475(2001-53), H1879
Boards; meetings, S1558(2001-277), H1867Citations, S1558(2001-277), S2158, H1867, H1873, H1895Clinics owned by persons or entities other than certain licensed
health care providers, registration, S1092(2001-271), S1464,S1558(2001-277), S1910, H1567, H1819, H1867, H1895
Coercion by health insurance plans, “all-or-nothing” or “allproducts clause”, S836(2001-107), H809, H1867
Continuing education requirements, S992, S1558(2001-277),S1788(2001-176), S2156(2001-250), S2158, H1403, H1867,H1873, H1895
Discipline, S1284(2001-158), S1558(2001-277), S2158, H1867,H1869, H1873, H1895
Examinations, S1558(2001-277), H1867Fees, S1558(2001-277), H1867Governmental Contractors, Medical Malpractice See:
MALPRACTICEHealth care practitioners, standardized credentialing; primary
source data, S1558(2001-277), S2158, H1543, H1867, H1895Licensure and renewal, S1558(2001-277), S2158, H1867, H1873,
H1895Patients
Brokering See: Patients under HEALTH CAREGenerally See: Patients under HEALTH CARE
Pharmaceutical Adverse Incident See: PHARMACIES ANDPHARMACISTS
Sexual misconduct, allegations, reporting, S1558(2001-277), S2158,H1867, H1873, H1895
Shell bill, S1014Suspension of License
Fraudulent practices, S1558(2001-277), S2158, H1867, H1895Support obligations, delinquent, S1284(2001-158), H1869
Training, disclosure of medical training in advertisements or ininformed consent forms, S2232, H1579
Treatments, complementary or alternative health care,S1324(2001-116), S2176, H1077
Marriage and Family Therapists See: MARRIAGE AND FAMILYTHERAPISTS
Massage Practice See: MASSAGE PRACTICEMedical Physicists See: MEDICAL PHYSICISTSMental Health Counselors See: MENTAL HEALTHMidwifery See: MIDWIFERYNaturopathic Physicians See: NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANSNurses See: NURSESNursing Home Administrators See: NURSING HOMESOccupational Therapists See: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTSOphthalmologists See: PHYSICIANSOpticians See: OPTICIANSOptometrists See: OPTOMETRISTSOrthotists See: ORTHOTISTSOsteopathic Physicians See: OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANSPedorthists See: PEDORTHISTSPharmacies and Pharmacists See: PHARMACIES AND
PHARMACISTSPhysical Therapists See: PHYSICAL THERAPISTSPhysicians See: PHYSICIANSPodiatrists See: PODIATRISTSProsthetists See: PROSTHETISTSPsychiatrists See: PSYCHIATRISTSPublic Records Exemption See: PUBLIC RECORDSRelief Bills See: RELIEF BILLSReorganization, S782, S792(2001-104), S1558(2001-277), S2058,
S2092(2001-222), S2158, H1843, H1867, H1885, H1895Respiratory Therapists See: RESPIRATORY THERAPISTSSchool Psychologists See: SCHOOLSShell bill, S794Social Workers, Clinical See: SOCIAL WORKERSSpeech-language Pathologists See: SPEECH-LANGUAGE
PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS
HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITIES, S542, H243
HEALTH INSURANCE See: HEALTH MAINTENANCEORGANIZATIONS (HMOs); INSURANCE
HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS (HMOs)Adverse determination, S1558(2001-277), S1568(2001-173), H159,
H1011, H1867Autism spectrum disorder, S830, H23Cancellation of subscriber group contract, requirements, S1220,
S2060, H1607Cancer, investigational treatments, S1490, H703Claims; clean claims, claim disputes, S1484, H159, H1235, H1439Contraceptives, S168, H381Discrimination, refusal to cover; race, color, creed, sex, etc., S168,
S700, S1818, S2292, H327Drugs not included in formulary, S700, H327, H1213Early intervention services re children birth to age 3, S222Emergency services, S1484, S2060, H1213, H1235, H1607Eye examinations, children, S220Financial status of HMOs; determination, S482, S658(2001-213),
S2080, H307, H1515Grievances, procedures, S700, S984, H317, H327, H1213Health Care Providers
“All Products Clause” See: Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices,this heading
Collective negotiations, H803Health Insurance, Generally See: INSURANCEInfertility, S142, S464, H677Investments, H1337Liability; civil actions against HMOs, S700, S984, S2292, H117,
H317, H327, H1201Managed Care Ombudsman Program See: Ombudsman Programs
under HEALTH CAREMandated health benefits, S142, S168, S220, S464, S830, H23, H381,
H677Patients
Rights, Generally See: Patients under HEALTH CAREPrescription Drug Co-payments, State-contracted HMOs See: State
Group Insurance Program under Group Policies under HealthInsurance under INSURANCE
Rates, S1210, S1960, H159, H1439Risk-based capital, S2080, S2082, H1515, H1517Termination of provider, continuation of services, S700, S984, H317,
H327, H1213Treatment authorization, S1484, H1235Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
Coercion by HMOs, “all-or-nothing” or “all products clause”,S836(2001-107), H809, H1867
Discrimination See: Discrimination, this heading
HEALTH STUDIOS/FITNESS CENTERSAdmissions tax, S802, H547Family Wellness Centers, Property Tax Exemption See: Property
Taxes under TAXATIONRegistration; regulation, S784(2001-214), H1449, H1725
HEALTH TESTING SERVICES See: LABORATORIES
HEARING AID SPECIALISTSSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OFLicensure; regulation, S1272, S1558(2001-277), S2158, H1867, H1895Malpractice See: MALPRACTICE
HEIR FINDERSSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION,DEPARTMENT OF
Licensure; regulation, S2132, H581
HENDRY COUNTYBarron Water Control District, S2360, H799(2001-301)
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HENDRY COUNTY (Cont.)Everglades Agricultural Area Environmental Protection District,
H877Utility sewer rates, wastewater residual sludge, S1662(2001-193),
H1491
HERNANDO COUNTYEnterprise Zones See: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTWaterways restoration, S1408, H161
HIALEAH, CITY OFEnterprise Zones See: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTLibrary grants, S1010, H337(2001-263)Relief Bills See: RELIEF BILLS
HIGH-SPEED RAIL See: TRANSPORTATION
HIGHLANDS COUNTYMental Health Prepaid Services, Medicaid See: Prepaid Limited
Health Care Service Organizations under HEALTH CARESebring Airport Authority, S2332, H975(2001-332)Utility sewer rates, wastewater residual sludge, S1662(2001-193),
H1491
HIGHWAY PATROL See: LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES, DEPARTMENT OFAppropriations See: APPROPRIATIONSCareer Criminals, Violent; Habitual Felony Offenders; Habitual
Violent Felony Offenders See: Felony Offenders under Prisonersunder PRISONS
Driver Improvement Schools See: DRIVER IMPROVEMENTSCHOOLS
Driver LicensesGenerally See: DRIVER LICENSESTax Collectors, Administration of Services See: TAX
COLLECTORSDriver Licenses Division
Exclusionary Rule, Admission of Evidence Obtained from DivisionSee: EVIDENCE
DUI Programs See: DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCEHighway Patrol See: LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERSJury Selection Lists See: JURIES AND JURORSRegistration See: All-terrain Vehicles under MOTORCYCLES AND
MOPEDS; MOBILE HOMES; MOTOR VEHICLESTraffic Control, Generally See: TRAFFIC CONTROL
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTYEnterprise Zones See: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTFoster Care, Serious Behavioral Problems; Model Program See:
FOSTER CAREHospital Authority, H851(2001-306)Hospital liens, S1994, H885(2001-314)Mental Health Prepaid Services, Medicaid See: Prepaid Limited
Health Care Service Organizations under HEALTH CAREPassport to Economic Progress; increase income re eligibility for
temporary cash assistance, extend time for receipt ofwelfare-transition benefits, S1672(2001-175), H1431
Public Transportation Commission, S2364, H777(2001-299)Relief Bills See: RELIEF BILLSSchools; Health Care Services, Funding See: Health Care Services
under SCHOOLSTampa, City of See: TAMPA, CITY OFTampa-Hillsborough County Expressway Authority See:
TRANSPORTATIONTourist Development Council, S1988, H867(2001-311)
HISTORIC PRESERVATIONArchaeological and Cultural Site Locations, Public Records
Exemption See: PUBLIC RECORDSArtifacts from state-owned river bottoms, S2114, H1419(2001-199)
HISTORIC PRESERVATION (Cont.)Bay of Pigs and Operation Mongoose historical site and memorial,
S1934Boards of trustees, S2114, H1419(2001-199)Historic resources abandoned on state lands, excavation and salvage,
S1420, H1323(2001-75)Historical Marker Program, S2114, H1419(2001-199)Lighthouses, S1616, H733, H1157(2001-200)Monuments, memorials, etc.; relocation, alteration, etc., prohibited,
H591Pensacola Historic Preservation, S2114, H1419(2001-199)Shipwrecks, S1420, H1323(2001-75)
HOLMES COUNTYEnterprise Zones See: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HOME HEALTH SERVICES See: HEALTH CARE
HOME INSPECTION SERVICESCertification; regulation, S116, H33
HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT PROVIDERS See: HEALTH CARE
HOME RULE CHARTER See: Charter under LOCALGOVERNMENTS
HOME WARRANTY ASSOCIATIONS, S2240(2001-281), H1787
HOMELESS See: SOCIAL SERVICES
HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONSCondominiums See: CONDOMINIUMSMobile Home Homeowners’ Associations See: MOBILE HOMESRegulation, S126, S348, S1132(2001-252), S1796, S2032,
H1053(VETOED), H1679, H1907, H1923
HOMESTEAD PROPERTYAssessments See: Assessments under Property Taxes under
TAXATIONHomestead Exemption See: Property Taxes under TAXATION
HOMICIDEDNA Testing See: GENETIC TESTINGKilling occurs during course of & as consequence of resisting officer
with violence, S338(2001-236), H375Vehicular homicide, killing unborn child by injury to mother, S1038,
H175(2001-147), H497
HORSE RACING See: PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
HOSPICESCertificates of Need See: HEALTH CARE FACILITIESLicensure; regulation, S688(2001-67), S1312, S1558(2001-277),
H475(2001-53), H605, H771, H1879
HOSPITALSAssessments See: HEALTH CARE FACILITIESBaptist Hospital, City of Pensacola, S792(2001-104)Blood-borne-pathogen standards for public health care employees; use
of needleless systems and sharps with injury protection, S828,H193
Certificates of Need See: HEALTH CARE FACILITIESCitrus County Hospital Board, S1352, H855(2001-308)Community hospital education program, S2092(2001-222), H1885Disproportionate Share Program See: MEDICAIDEmergency Medical Services See: EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICESEmergency Service Providers, Assault and Battery See: ASSAULT
AND BATTERYFitness Centers See: HEALTH STUDIOS/FITNESS CENTERSHillsborough County
Hospital Authority, H851(2001-306)
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HOSPITALS (Cont.)Hillsborough County (Cont.)
Liens, S1994, H885(2001-314)Licensure; regulation, S138, S336(2001-186), S688(2001-67), S1312,
S1558(2001-277), S2092(2001-222), S2146, S2158, H141(2001-3),H415, H475(2001-53), H771, H1255, H1867, H1873, H1879,H1885, H1895
Malpractice See: MALPRACTICEMental Health Hospitals See: MENTAL HEALTHNurses, Recruitment Grants See: NURSESOpen Heart Surgery Programs, Certificates of Need See: HEALTH
CARE FACILITIESOrgan Transplantation Programs, Certificates of Need See: HEALTH
CARE FACILITIESPatients
Generally See: HEALTH CAREIndigent patients, financial responsibility of counties, S672,
S2092(2001-222), H751, H1885Pharmacies and Pharmacists See: PHARMACIES AND
PHARMACISTSPrivate utilization review agents, S688(2001-67), S1312,
S1558(2001-277), H475(2001-53), H1879Relief Bills See: RELIEF BILLSSouth Lake County Hospital District, S2308(2001-290)Specialty Hospitals
Children’s hospitals; Nursing Student Loan Forgiveness ProgramSee: STUDENT FINANCIAL AID OR SCHOLARSHIPS
Teaching HospitalsFamily Practice Hospitals; Nursing Student Loan Forgiveness
Program See: STUDENT FINANCIAL AID ORSCHOLARSHIPS
Licensure; regulation, S688(2001-67), S1312, S1558(2001-277),H475(2001-53), H1879
Trauma care services, S688(2001-67), S1312, S1558(2001-277),H475(2001-53), H1879
HOTELS See: PUBLIC LODGING ESTABLISHMENTS
HOUSINGAffordable Housing
Price control ordinances, exception; increase supply of affordablehousing using land use mechanisms such as inclusionaryhousing ordinances, S460, S1132(2001-252), H1225(2001-201)
Building Codes See: CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRYChickees See: INDIANSElderly Persons
Assisted Living Facilities, Urban Areas See: ASSISTED LIVINGFACILITIES
Fair Housing Act re familial status for housing for older persons,exemption re discriminatory housing practice, S294,H19(2001-143)
Property Taxes; Exemptions See: Exemptions under PropertyTaxes under TAXATION
Fair HousingRegulation, S294, S620, H19(2001-143)
Homeless See: SOCIAL SERVICESHousing Finance Corporation; encourage investment of private
capital in residential housing through use of public financing,S294, S446(2001-98), S460, S1216, S1826, H19(2001-143), H427,H641, H741, H1225(2001-201), H1645
TaxationProperty Taxes; Exemptions See: Exemptions under Property
Taxes under TAXATION
HUMAN RIGHTSDiscrimination See: DISCRIMINATION
HUNTINGLicensure; regulation, S824, S1204(2001-272), S1514, S2024, H445,
H1489, H1715, H1913Quail See: QUAILWildlife, Generally See: WILDLIFE
HURRICANESCommission on Hurricane Loss Projection Methodology See:
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENTConstruction Industry, Windstorm Standards See: Building Codes
under CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRYDisaster Relief, Generally See: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENTHurricane Catastrophe Fund See: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENTHurricane Loss Mitigation Program See: EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENTWindstorm Insurance See: INSURANCE
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IDENTIFICATION, FALSE See: FRAUDULENT PRACTICES
IMMIGRANTSSee also: INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRSFood Stamps See: SOCIAL SERVICESHealth Care See: Health Care Access under HEALTH CARE
IMMUNIZATIONSHepatitis B; Inmates See: Health Care under Prisoners under
PRISONSNursing Homes, Residents See: Vaccinations under NURSING
HOMESSchool children, S446(2001-98), H427
INCOME DEDUCTION ORDERS See: SUPPORT OF DEPENDENTS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTYUtility sewer rates, wastewater residual sludge, S1662(2001-193),
H1491
INDIANSChickees, S336(2001-186), H1255Child Custody See: CHILD CUSTODYGaming activities, S102Public agency, definition to include tribe, S432, H1225(2001-201)Secured transactions filing offices, H579(2001-198)Unemployment Compensation See: UNEMPLOYMENT
COMPENSATION
INDIGENT AND LOW-INCOME PERSONSChild Care Programs, Subsidized See: CHILD CAREFood Stamps See: SOCIAL SERVICESHealth Care
Access, Generally See: Health Care Access under HEALTH CAREChildren See: Children’s Medical Services under HEALTH CAREDisproportionate Share Program See: MEDICAIDHospitals, Financial Responsibility of Counties See: Patients under
HOSPITALSMedicaid See: MEDICAIDPharmaceutical Assistance Programs See: DRUGS
Homeless See: SOCIAL SERVICESHousing See: HOUSINGSocial Services, Generally See: SOCIAL SERVICES
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCING See: Digital MediaIndustries under ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; InformationTechnology under ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
INFANTSAbandonment at emergency medical services station, S1312, S1314,
H475(2001-53), H477Crib safety, S784(2001-214), S856(VETOED), H85Health Care See: Children’s Medical Services under HEALTH CARE
INFERTILITY, HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE See: HEALTHMAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS (HMOs); Health Insuranceunder INSURANCE
INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENTKnott Data Center, S1162(2001-170), S2108, H1533
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INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (Cont.)Purchasing See: PURCHASINGRegulation, S874, S1716, S1898, S1944, S2220(2001-251), H789,
H1811(2001-261)
INITIATIVES See: ELECTIONS
INJUNCTIONSDomestic Violence See: ABUSERelief sought by state, injunction without bond, S822(2001-266),
H623
INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICTS See: NAVIGATION DISTRICTS
INMATES See: JAILS; PRISONS
INSPECTOR GENERALCorrections, Department of See: CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT
OFJuvenile Justice, Department of See: JUVENILE JUSTICE,
DEPARTMENT OFTransportation, Department of See: TRANSPORTATION,
DEPARTMENT OF
INSURANCEAdjusters See: Insurance Representatives, this headingAdvertisements, S2174(2001-142), H1219Agencies See: Insurance Representatives, this headingAgents See: Insurance Representatives, this headingCasualty Insurance See: Property and Casualty Insurance, this
headingCertified Capital Companies See: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTClaims
Clean Claims, Claim Disputes See: Health Insurance, this headingFraudulent See: Fraud, this headingProperty and Casualty See: Property and Casualty Insurance, this
headingContracts
Dental services, S992, S1558(2001-277), S1788(2001-176), S2158,H235, H1867, H1895
Forms, S1210, S1960, H159, H1439Health Insurance, Mandated Benefits See: Health Insurance, this
headingPatient’s Rights, Generally See: Patients under HEALTH CARERates See: Rates, this heading
Credit life and credit disability insurances, S938(2001-111), H747Dental services, S992, S1558(2001-277), S1788(2001-176), S2158,
H235, H1867, H1895Department of Insurance
Abolishment, S164, S1886, S1970, H123, H681Appropriations See: APPROPRIATIONSAssisted Living Facilities, Study re Liability Insurance See:
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIESBoiler Safety See: BOILERSFire Marshal, State See: FIRE MARSHAL, STATELicensee-affiliated parties, S2080, H1515Public Records Exemption See: PUBLIC RECORDSReorganization, S1140, S1612, S2224, H1025, H1393, H1655Rulemaking authority (RAB), S2060, H1607Trust Funds See: TRUST FUNDS
Disability InsuranceDomestic violence victims, discrimination against, S788(2001-178),
H247Educators Professional Liability Insurance See: Liability under
Teachers under SCHOOLSFlood Insurance Required by JWUA See: Joint Underwriting Plans,
this headingFraud
See also: Unfair Trade Practices, this headingFinancial condition or solvency of insurers or entities organized
under ch. 624 or ch. 641, F.S., false information with intent todeceive, S1220, S1816, H1101, H1607
INSURANCE (Cont.)Fraud (Cont.)
Motor Vehicle InsuranceCrash Reports, Access; Public Records Exemption See: PUBLIC
RECORDSFinancial responsibility, S1070Generally, S1092(2001-271)Patient Brokering See: Patients under HEALTH CARESolicitation of persons in motor vehicle crashes, S1092(2001-271),
S1464, H1819Reporting; immunity from civil liability, S1092(2001-271), S1464,
H1819Guaranty Association See: Insurance Guaranty Association, this
headingHealth Insurance
Access See: Children’s Medical Services under HEALTH CARE;Health Care Access under HEALTH CARE
Autism spectrum disorder, S830, H23Cancer, investigational treatments, S1490, H703Claims; clean claim, claim disputes, S1484, H1235Coercion by health insurance plans, “all-or-nothing” or “all
products clause”, S836(2001-107), H809, H1867Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan, S1208, S1210, S1960,
H1373, H1439Contraceptives, S168, H381Discrimination; race, color, creed, sex, etc., S168, S1818Early intervention services re children birth to age 3, S222Emergency services and care, S1484, H1235Eye examinations, children, S220Group Policies
Cancer, investigational treatments, S1490, H703Coercion by health insurance plans, “all-or-nothing” or “all
products clause”, S836(2001-107), H809, H1867Contraceptives, S168, H381Contract Provisions, Generally See: Contracts, this headingDental services, S992, S1558(2001-277), S1788(2001-176), S2158,
H235, H1867, H1895Discrimination; race, color, creed, sex, etc., S168, S1818Early intervention services re children birth to age 3, S222Eye examinations, children, S220Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) See: HEALTH
MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS (HMOs)Infertility, S142, S464, H677Local governmental entities, S1172(2001-285), S1986(2001-123),
S2190, H1227, H1469, H1505Out-of-state groups, S142, S168, S464, S1210, S1960, H159,
H381, H677, H1439Patient’s Rights, Generally See: Patients under HEALTH CARESmall Businesses, Employee Health Care Access See: Health
Care Access under HEALTH CAREState Group Insurance Program
Former officers and employees vested in FRS, H63Generally, S1428(2001-192), S2002(2001-254), H1513, H1713,
H1809Local governmental entities, contract for participation,
S1172(2001-285), S2190, H1227, H1505Mental health coverage, S884Prescription drug program, S1148(2001-242), S1172(2001-285),
S2002(2001-254), S2190, H1133, H1227, H1505, H1713,H1809
PRIDE, contract for participation, S1148(2001-242), H1133Retired officers and employees, one-time participation period,
H63Teachers/administrators killed in line of duty, premiums paid
by DOE, S866, H279(2001-180)Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) See: HEALTH
MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS (HMOs)Infertility, S142, S464, H677Long-term Care Insurance See: Long-term Care Insurance, this
headingMandated health benefits, S142, S168, S220, S464, S830, H23,
H381, H677
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INSURANCE (Cont.)Health Insurance (Cont.)
Medicaid See: MEDICAIDMedicare See: MEDICAREPatient’s Rights, Generally See: Patients under HEALTH CAREReturn policy, refund, S1220, S2060, H1607State Group Insurance Program See: State Group Insurance
Program, under Group Policies, this headingWorkers’ Compensation See: WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
HurricanesCommission on Hurricane Loss Projection Methodology See:
Disaster Relief under EMERGENCY MANAGEMENTHurricane Catastrophe Fund See: Disaster Relief under
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENTJoint Underwriting Plans See: Joint Underwriting Plans, this
headingProperty and Casualty Insurance, Generally See: Property and
Casualty Insurance, this headingRates See: Rates, this headingWindstorm Insurance See: Windstorm Insurance, this heading
Industrial Life Insurance See: Life Insurance, this headingInfertility Coverage See: Health Insurance, this headingInsurance Companies
“All Products Clause” See: Unfair Trade Practices, this headingCertificate of authority, H1417Financial status; determination, S482, S658(2001-213), S1868,
H307Investments, H1337Liability; civil actions against insurers, S2080, H1515Minority Businesses; Exemption from Certain Premium Tax See:
Taxation under Insurance Companies, this headingPublic Records Exemption See: PUBLIC RECORDSRehabilitation and liquidation; receivership proceedings, S1220,
S1816, H1101, H1607Reserves, S1722(2001-248), H1365Service of process, S2080, H1515Taxation
Fire insurance; State Fire Marshal regulatory assessment andsurcharge, S844, S1978, H601(2001-154), H1171, H1981
Premium taxes and credits, S182, S460, S844, S966, S1130,S1216, S1220, S1978, S2294, H293, H435, H457,H601(2001-154), H1171, H1209, H1225(2001-201), H1607,H1981
Retaliatory tax, S844, S1978, H601(2001-154), H1171, H1981Surplus lines tax, S658(2001-213), H309Wet Marine and Transportation Insurance Tax, S460, S844,
S966, S1216, S1978, H435, H601(2001-154), H1171,H1225(2001-201), H1981
Insurance Guaranty Association, S642, S1220, S1816, S2060, S2234,H1101, H1607
Insurance RepresentativesJoint Underwriting Plans See: Joint Underwriting Plans, this
headingLicensure; regulation, S642, S806(2001-190), S808, S938(2001-111),
S1584, S2060, S2080, S2174(2001-142), H747, H1219, H1359,H1479, H1515, H1607
Public Records Exemption See: PUBLIC RECORDSSurplus Lines See: Surplus Lines Insurance, this headingViatical Settlement Providers See: Viatical Settlement Contracts,
this headingJoint underwriting plans, S182, S312, S964, S970, S1202(2001-45),
S1220, S1926, S2060, S2218, S2226, S2228, S2234, H43, H75,H291, H457, H773, H1571, H1607, H1643, H1699, H1775,H1803(2001-91)
Life InsuranceIndustrial life insurance, S1786, H1597Lapse of coverage for nonpayment of premium, S1786, H1597Notices; benefit enhancement, policies with death benefit of
$15,000, S1786, H1597Viatical Settlement Contracts See: Viatical Settlement Contracts,
this headingLong-term Care Insurance
Corporate Income Tax Credit See: Corporate Income Tax underTAXATION
INSURANCE (Cont.)Long-term Care Insurance (Cont.)
Generally, S1210, S1960, S2060, H159, H1439, H1607Medicaid See: MEDICAIDMedical Malpractice See: MALPRACTICEMedicare See: MEDICAREMortgage Insurance
Guaranty insurance, S218(2001-37), H353Motor Vehicle Insurance
Commercial policies, S2060, H1607Domestic violence victims, discrimination against, S788(2001-178),
H247Financial responsibility, S1068, S1070, H807, H1053(VETOED),
H1599, H1607Fraud See: Fraud, this headingLearner’s driver licenses, S1274(2001-83), H1203Limited coverage, notice, S1220, S2060, H1607No-fault insurance, S852, S1070, S1092(2001-271), S1464, H159,
H797, H1819Personal injury protection (PIP), S852, S1070, S1092(2001-271),
S1464, H159, H797, H1819Premiums
Discrimination re type of vehicle, location of the risk, oraccidents more than 3 years old, S2060, H1607
Payment before issuance of policy or binder; exception, S1220,S1906, S2060, S2080
Unfair Trade Practices See: Unfair Trade Practices, this headingPremium financing, S1220, S1906, S2060, S2080Premium Taxes See: Taxation under Insurance Companies, this
headingPrepaid Limited Health Service Organizations See: HEALTH CAREProperty and Casualty Insurance
Citizens Property Insurance Corporation; property insurance forapplicants who are unable to procure insurance throughvoluntary market, S2234, H1643
ClaimsAdjust and settle within specified time; living expenses, S642Disputed claims, alternative procedure for resolution, S1220,
S2060, H1607Domestic violence victims, discrimination against, S788(2001-178),
H247Joint Underwriting Plans See: Joint Underwriting Plans, this
headingMoratorium, S182, S642Pollution exclusion clause, S1094, H1445Windstorm Insurance See: Windstorm Insurance, this headingWindstorm Standards re Building Codes See: CONSTRUCTION
INDUSTRYRates, S182, S300, S312, S328, S336(2001-186), S970, S1114, S1210,
S1220, S1926, S1960, S2060, S2224, S2234, H43, H75, H291,H1081, H1255, H1439, H1571, H1607, H1655, H1677,H1803(2001-91), H1927
Reciprocal Insurance Premium Tax See: Taxation under InsuranceCompanies, this heading
Reinsurance, S482, S658(2001-213)Shell bill, S936Single interest insurance, S1220, S2060, H1607State Group Insurance Program See: Group Policies under Health
Insurance, this headingSurplus Lines Insurance, S658(2001-213), S1026, S1668,
S2174(2001-142), H309, H405(2001-181), H1219Taxes See: Insurance Companies, this headingTitle insurance, S1220, S2060, H1607Unfair Trade Practices
Advertisements, S2174(2001-142), H1219Discrimination re domestic violence victims, S788(2001-178), H247Health Insurance
Coercion by health insurance plans, “all-or-nothing” or “allproducts clause”, S836(2001-107), H809, H1867
Patient personal financial and health information, S1220,S1558(2001-277), S2060, S2092(2001-222), S2146,S2174(2001-142), H1219, H1607, H1867, H1885
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INSURANCE (Cont.)Unfair Trade Practices (Cont.)
Motor Vehicle InsuranceSee also: Fraud, this headingMotor Vehicle Service Agreements See: Warranties under
MOTOR VEHICLESPremiums, discrimination re type of vehicle, location of the risk,
or accidents more than 3 years old, S1220, S2060, H1607Retaliatory action by insurer against contracted provider,
S836(2001-107), H809Viatical settlement contracts, S108(2001-207), S1530(2001-247),
H1507Windstorm Insurance
Generally, S182, S300, S312, S764, S964, S970, S2060, S2218,S2234, H43, H75, H291, H773, H1607, H1643, H1677, H1699
Joint Underwriting Plans See: Joint Underwriting Plans, thisheading
Property and Casualty Insurance, Generally See: Property andCasualty Insurance, this heading
Windstorm Standards re Building Codes See: CONSTRUCTIONINDUSTRY
Workers’ Compensation See: WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFCreation, S1886, H123, H681
INTANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX See: TAXATION
INTERIOR DESIGNERSSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION,DEPARTMENT OF
Licensure; regulation, S348, S958(2001-269), S2210, H1923
INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIESDevelopmentally Disabled Persons See: DISABLED PERSONS
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND, BOARD OF TRUSTEESSee: LANDS
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRSArrest and detention of foreign nationals, H1157(2001-200)Civil actions; foreign governments, recovery against business
defendants, S1578, H1853Foreign physicians, S1558(2001-277), H1867Immigrants
Health Care See: Health Care Access under HEALTH CARESocial Services See: SOCIAL SERVICES
Trade See: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
INTERNET See: TELECOMMUNICATIONS
INVESTIGATIVE AND SECURITY SERVICESAbandoned or Unclaimed Property See: ABANDONED OR
UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
IRRIGATION SYSTEMS See: LANDSCAPE
J
JACKSONVILLE, CITY OF See: DUVAL COUNTY
JAI ALAI See: PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
JAILSPersonnel
Battery See: ASSAULT AND BATTERYCompensation or gifts from prisoners; gifts or presents to prisoners,
S226(2001-92), H285Sexual activity between detention facility employees and inmates,
S226(2001-92), H285
JAILS (Cont.)Personnel (Cont.)
Sexual assault, identification and prevention training program,S226(2001-92), H285
PrisonersCommunicable diseases; battery of facility employee by throwing,
tossing, or expelling certain fluids or materials, S1318(2001-244),H131
Sexual violence protection, S226(2001-92), H285Work release programs, S912(2001-110), H1131
Prisons (State) See: PRISONSStandards of operation; accreditation program, S1534
JOB TRAINING See: CAREER EDUCATION; Courses of Studyunder COMMUNITY COLLEGES; ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT;Courses of Study under SCHOOLS
JOINT LEGISLATIVE RULES See: Rules under LEGISLATURE
JOINT RESOLUTIONS See: CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
JUDGES AND JUSTICES See: COURTS
JUDGMENTS, S178(2001-130), S1744, S1832, H601(2001-154), H1027,H1833
JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSIONS, S1362, S1470, S1794,S1860, H27, H367(2001-282), H627, H827, H1651
JUDICIAL QUALIFICATIONS COMMISSION, S1794, H627
JUDICIAL SALES See: REAL PROPERTY
JUNIOR COLLEGES See: COMMUNITY COLLEGES
JURIES AND JURORSSelection, S1658Statewide Grand Juries
Computer and computer-related crimes, S144(2001-54), S180Computer pornography, S144(2001-54), H203Misuse of public office, S714
JUSTICE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION, S1852(2001-122), H1937
JUVENILE JUSTICE See: MINORS
JUVENILE JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFAppropriations See: APPROPRIATIONSEmployees
Background screening, S1914, H267(2001-125)Retirement See: Special Risk Class under RETIREMENTSexual misconduct, S466(2001-43), H369
FacilitiesFunding, S2002(2001-254), H1809Maintenance, H267(2001-125)
Inspector General, S1914, H267(2001-125)PACE See: Juvenile Justice under MINORSReorganization, S460, S1852(2001-122), H1225(2001-201),
H1743(2001-185), H1937Shell bills, S758, S760, S1000
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER See: SPACE INDUSTRY
KEY WEST, CITY OFAreas of critical state concern, grants to assist comprehensive plan;
land acquisition for conservation, open space, recreation,S1468(2001-275)
Relief Bills See: RELIEF BILLSUtility Board, S1890, H763(2001-297)
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KICKBACKS, PATIENT BROKERING See: Patients under HEALTHCARE
KIDNAPPINGDNA Testing See: GENETIC TESTINGParental kidnapping, S2076, H1791
L
LABORBackground Screening See: Licensure; regulation under the specific
facility/serviceCollective Bargaining (Public Officers and Employees) See: PUBLIC
OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEESEmployee Leasing Companies See: EMPLOYMENT AGENCIESJob Training See: CAREER EDUCATION; Courses of Study under
COMMUNITY COLLEGES; ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT;Courses of Study under SCHOOLS
Migrant Farm Labor See: FARMS AND FARMWORKERSNursing homes, labor unions, S1042, H957Public procurement and construction of public works, labor
organizations, S1022, H61Schools, Instruction in History of Labor See: Courses of Study under
SCHOOLSWorkforce Development See: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFReorganization, S460, S466(2001-43), S1140, S1188, S1216, S1750,
S1772, S1852(2001-122), S1926, S2008, S2210, S2224, S2266,H369, H1025, H1225(2001-201), H1655, H1735, H1749, H1775,H1803(2001-91), H1937, H1953
LABORATORIESClinical Laboratories
Assessments See: HEALTH CARE FACILITIESBackground screening requirements for laboratories performing
tests re Drug-free Workplace Act, S688(2001-67), S1312,S1558(2001-277), H475(2001-53), H1879
Brokering See: Patients under HEALTH CARELicensure; regulation, S688(2001-67), S1312, S1558(2001-277),
S2158, H475(2001-53), H1879, H1895Personnel
See also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisionsunder HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF
Licensure; regulation, S1558(2001-277), H1867Malpractice See: MALPRACTICE
Dental LaboratoriesSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OFLicensure; regulation, S1558(2001-277), H1867Malpractice See: MALPRACTICE
Health Testing ServicesMultiphasic Health Testing Centers
Licensure; regulation, S688(2001-67), S1312, S1558(2001-277),H475(2001-53), H1879
Marine Biotechnology See: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
LAKE COUNTYHarris Chain of Lakes, restoration, S1394(2001-246), H1669South Lake County Hospital District, S2308(2001-290)
LAKESAquatic Plants See: PLANTSCleanup of organic detrital material from water bodies, S2074, H729Harris Chain of Lakes, restoration, S1394(2001-246), H1669Lake Okeechobee Protection Program, S1524(2001-172),
S1662(2001-193), H1491Lake Rousseau, S1468(2001-275), H1969Lake Weir, no-wake speeds, S2300, H1899(2001-347)Tsala Apopka Chain of Lakes, restoration, S1250, S1408, H161
LAND AND WATER ADJUDICATORY COMMISSION See:ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
LAND SURVEYORS See: SURVEYORS
LANDLORD AND TENANTAbandoned property, S838(2001-179), H595Nonresidential tenancies, S1392Residential tenancies, S838(2001-179), H595Termination of rental agreement, U.S. Armed Forces member,
S838(2001-179)
LANDSConcurrency See: COMPREHENSIVE PLANNINGConservation Lands, Property Taxes; Assessment See: Property
Taxes under TAXATIONForests See: FORESTRYInternal Improvement Trust Fund, Board of Trustees, S1296,
S1468(2001-275), S1758, S1922(2001-279), S2074, S2120, H729,H1019, H1221(2001-256), H1389, H1617, H1915, H1969
Landscape See: LANDSCAPELocal governments; alternative procedure for disposition of property,
S1132(2001-252), H441Mappers See: SURVEYORSMiami-Dade County Lake Belt Plan See: MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
LAKE BELT PLANMining See: MININGParks and Recreational Facilities See: PARKS AND
RECREATIONAL FACILITIESRural land conservation easement; resource conservation agreement,
S1758, S1922(2001-279), H1389, H1617State Lands
Conveyances; mineral rights, S1296, S2120, H1019,H1221(2001-256)
Cross Florida Greenways, the former Cross Florida Barge Canal,and Lake Rousseau; state lands around; notice re sale, leases,easements, etc., S1468(2001-275), H1969
Florida Forever Program; acquisition of lands for conservation &recreation, sale of bonds including alternatives to fee simpleacquisition, S1468(2001-275), S1524(2001-172), S2002(2001-254),H1603, H1969
Historic Properties See: HISTORIC PRESERVATIONMurphy Act lands, S1468(2001-275), H1969Parks and Recreational Facilities See: PARKS AND
RECREATIONAL FACILITIESPreservation 2000, S1468(2001-275), S2002(2001-254)
Submerged and Tidal LandsDaytona Beach, City of, S922, S2264, H891(2001-316)Historic Properties See: HISTORIC PRESERVATIONLeased lands, surcharge, S1508
Surveyors See: SURVEYORSWetlands
Generally, H729Mitigation of Adverse Environmental Effects of Activities See:
Pollution Control under ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONProperty Taxes, Assessment See: Property Taxes under TAXATION
LANDSCAPESprinklers; rain sensor devices, S126, S1132(2001-252), H1165Wells, irrigation, S126Xeriscape, S126, S1132(2001-252), H1165
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTSSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION,DEPARTMENT OF
Design professional contracts, S428(2001-211)
LARGE FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES See: CHILD CARE
LASER LIGHTING DEVICES See: CRIMES
LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SEA, TOWN OFBoundaries, S2374, H829
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LAUNDRY AND DRYCLEANING SERVICESContaminated Sites, Rehabilitation See: Pollution Control under
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONTaxation
Gross Receipts Taxes See: TAXATIONPerchloroethylene, Tax on Production or Importation See:
TAXATION
LAW ENFORCEMENT, DEPARTMENT OFDNA Testing See: GENETIC TESTINGPawnbrokers See: SECONDHAND DEALERSPersonnel
Bonuses, meritorious performance, H1809Reorganization, S1980, S2002(2001-254), S2086, H1425(2001-127),
H1731(2001-184), H1741(2001-232), H1809Shell bills, S754, S756State agencies to notify FDLE if agencies suspect they are victims of
certain crimes, S1810
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERSArrests See: ARRESTSCampus Security See: Schools, this headingCertification, S252(2001-94), S1534, S1708, S2036, H97, H261Correctional Officers
Certification, S252(2001-94), S1534, S1708, S2036, H97, H261Death benefits, S264, H487Disability
Generally, S868, H249, H649Homestead Exemptions See: Exemptions under Property Taxes
under TAXATIONInjured in line of duty; health insurance coverage, H1775Retirement See: Special Risk Class under RETIREMENT
Disciplinary action; appeals, S1328, H955Qualifications for Employment See: Certification, this headingSexual assault, identification and prevention training program,
S226(2001-92), H285Training, S1534, S1708, S2036
Death benefits, S264, H487Defamation; officers may bring action against certain individuals,
S762, H753Disability
Generally, S848, S868, H249, H649Homestead Exemptions See: Exemptions under Property Taxes
under TAXATIONInjured in line of duty; health insurance coverage, H1775Retirement See: Special Risk Class under RETIREMENT
Domestic Violence See: ABUSEDriving Under Influence See: DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCEDrugs See: DRUGSFleeing from officers, S846, H965Highway Patrol, S84(2001-264), S1406, S2056, H461,
H1053(VETOED)Inmate Release, Notification See: Prisoners under PRISONSPolice Officers
Employees of Law Enforcement Agencies, Public RecordsExemption See: PUBLIC RECORDS
Jurisdiction; patrol property leased by municipality,S810(2001-105), H593
Training, Generally See: Training, this headingProfiling, Motorists See: TRAFFIC CONTROLQualifications for Employment See: Certification, this heading;
Certification under Correctional Officers, this headingRadios; State Agency Law Enforcement Radio System, Trust Fund
See: TRUST FUNDSResisting law enforcement officer with violence; during course of
resisting, homicide occurs, S338(2001-236), H375Retirement See: RETIREMENTSchools
Campus security, universities, H807, H1053(VETOED)Sex Crimes See: SEX CRIMESSheriffs
Citrus County, S1182, H629(2001-296)
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS (Cont.)Sheriffs (Cont.)
DeputiesPalm Beach County, H875Training, Generally See: Training, this heading
Elections See: Nonpartisan Elections under ELECTIONSEmployees; Public Records Exemption See: PUBLIC RECORDSSeminole County, S2002(2001-254), H1741(2001-232)Writs of executions, S1744, H601(2001-154)
State Motor Pool See: MANAGEMENT SERVICES, DEPARTMENTOF
Traffic Control See: TRAFFIC CONTROLTraining, S84(2001-264), S248, S1534, S1708, S2036, H167, H321,
H1053(VETOED)Utilities, Interruption of Service by Law Enforcement See:
UTILITIESWeapons and Firearms, Generally See: WEAPONS AND FIREARMSWorkers’ Compensation See: WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
LAWTEY, CITY OFTraffic control, S1240, H1173
LAWTON CHILES ENDOWMENT FUND See: Lawsuit Settlementunder Tobacco Liability under TOBACCO PRODUCTS
LAWYERS See: ATTORNEYS AT LAW
LEAD-ACID BATTERIES See: Batteries under SOLID WASTE
LEASES See: LANDLORD AND TENANT; MORTGAGES; PUBLICBUILDINGS
LEAVEAnnual Leave
Career service employees, annual payout of up to 24 hours ofunused leave, S466(2001-43)
School personnel; terminal pay for accrued leave, S708(2001-103),H1205
State University System, S468, H815Family Leave
Birth/adoption, S500, S1368, S2120, H1221(2001-256), H1245,H1249
Sick LeaveCommunity college personnel, S708(2001-103), H1205School personnel, S638(2001-212), S708(2001-103), H515, H1205State University System, S468, H815
Tax-sheltered plan; accumulated sick leave or annual leave attermination of employment, or as result of electing DROP,S466(2001-43), S468, H815
LEE COUNTYAnnexation, interlocal agreement; special election, S2304Children’s Behavioral Crisis Unit Demonstration Model See:
MENTAL HEALTHFort Myers Beach Mosquito Control District, S2362, H1041(2001-335)Fort Myers, City of See: FORT MYERS, CITY OF
LEE MOFFITT CANCER CENTER AND RESEARCH INSTITUTESee: CANCER
LEGAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFAntitrust re Health Care Community See: HEALTH CARE
ADMINISTRATION AGENCYAppropriations See: APPROPRIATIONSAttorney General
Assistant, Retirement See: Senior Management Service Classunder RETIREMENT
Term of office, term limits, S488, H769Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices See: CONSUMER
PROTECTIONDiscrimination See: DISCRIMINATION
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LEGAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF (Cont.)Health Care Consumer Advocate See: HEALTH CAREMedicaid Fraud Control Unit, Retirement See: Special Risk Class
under RETIREMENTNursing Homes See: NURSING HOMESReorganization, S1852(2001-122), S1982, H1723, H1937Shell bills, S1004, S1336, S1338Statewide Prosecutor See: STATEWIDE PROSECUTORTobacco Liability Settlement See: TOBACCO PRODUCTS
LEGISLATUREApportionment See: APPORTIONMENTBudgets See: STATE FINANCESDesignations See: DESIGNATIONSHouse of Representatives, adjournment for more than 72 consecutive
hours, H3-AMeetings, S92Members
Drug testing, H329Terms of office, term limits, S488, H769
Office of Legislative Services, S1162(2001-170), S1178,H489(2001-153), H1533
RulesHouse of Representatives, HR1-OrgJoint Rules, SCR2-Org
Senate chairs, sale of, SR4-OrgSessions
Joint session to receive Governor, HCR1-Org2002 regular session, convene in January 2002, S1714,
H1935(2001-128)
LEON COUNTYRoad projects; DOT funding, S2056, H1053(VETOED)
LEVY COUNTYRainbow Lakes Estates, H479(2001-293)
LIBRARIESeLibrary, S874Hialeah, City of; operating grants, S1010, H337(2001-263)Pornography, Computer Access See: Internet under
TELECOMMUNICATIONSPublic library cooperatives, interlocal agreement between
municipalities and counties, S1010, H337(2001-263)Rupert J. Smith Law Library (St. Lucie), H929(2001-326)
LICENSE PLATES See: MOTOR VEHICLES
LICENSES AND LICENSE TAXESAlcoholic Beverages See: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGESDriver Licenses See: DRIVER LICENSESFishing (Freshwater) See: FISHING (FRESHWATER)Fishing (Saltwater) See: FISHING (SALTWATER)Hunting See: HUNTINGMotor Vehicles See: License Taxes under MOTOR VEHICLESOccupational License See: LOCAL GOVERNMENTSProfessional Licenses See: the specific profession
LIENSCommercial real estate; brokers and appraisers, S942, H765Construction liens, S428(2001-211), S826, S1796, H613,
H757(2001-164)Federal liens, H601(2001-154)Hillsborough County; hospital liens, S1994, H885(2001-314)Judgment Liens See: JUDGMENTSMobile homes, S1068, H807, H1829Motor vehicles, S1068, H807, H1829Vessels, S1068, H807Wrecker liens, S1068, S1956(2001-196), S2044, H757(2001-164),
H807, H1053(VETOED)
LIEUTENANT GOVERNORElections See: Candidates under ELECTIONS
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR (Cont.)Generally See: GOVERNOR
LIFE-PROLONGING PROCEDURES See: Advance Directives forHealth Care under HEALTH CARE
LIGHTHOUSES, S1616, H733, H1157(2001-200)
LIMITATION OF ACTIONSAssisted Living Facilities See: Licensure; Regulation under
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIESClaims against payment bonds, S428(2001-211)Community associations, S1796Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) See: Liability under
HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS (HMOs)Identity theft, H1845(2001-233)Minors, sex crimes against, S698(2001-102), H505Nursing Homes See: Licensure; Regulation under NURSING HOMES
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIESRegistration; regulation, S844, H601(2001-154), H1171
LIVESTOCK See: ANIMALS
LOBBYISTSJudicial branch; use of funds to retain lobbyists, H1769Use of public or private funds by certain governmental entities for
retaining lobbyists, H1769
LOCAL BILLS See: the specific county, municipality, or specialdistrict
LOCAL GOVERNMENTSSee also: the specific county, municipality, or special districtAd Valorem Tax See: Property Taxes under TAXATIONAirports and Airport Authorities See: AIRPORTSAnnexation
Broward County and City of Pompano Beach, interlocal agreement;jointly fund programmed infrastructure improvements, S2310
Coral Springs, City of, S2340, H843Dania Beach, City of, S2326, H915(2001-322)Davie, Town of, S2276, H835Fort Lauderdale, City of, S2326, S2342(2001-291), H871,
H915(2001-322)Fort Myers, City of, H413Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Town of, S2374, H829Lee County and City of Fort Myers, interlocal agreement; special
election, S2304Pembroke Park, Town of, S2338, H907Plantation, City of, H871Procedures, S2142, H9(2001-224), H1793Satellite Beach, City of, H1785(2001-339)Southwest Ranches, Town of, S2276, H835
Billboards See: ADVERTISINGBudgets See: Finances, this headingBuilding Codes See: CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRYBuildings, Public See: PUBLIC BUILDINGSCharter
Home rule charter, S1700, H471(ADOPTED)Miami-Dade County, S1700, H471(ADOPTED)
Children’s services councils, S2002(2001-254), H1741(2001-232)Civil Service System See: PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEESCode enforcement, S110, S768, S1766(2001-249), H639, H731, H1701Community Improvement Authorities See: ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENTComprehensive Planning See: COMPREHENSIVE PLANNINGCorrectional Officers See: LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERSCounty Officers and Employees
Clerks of Court See: Circuit Courts under COURTSCollective Bargaining See: PUBLIC OFFICERS AND
EMPLOYEES
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LOCAL GOVERNMENTS (Cont.)County Officers and Employees (Cont.)
Deferred Compensation Programs See: PUBLIC OFFICERS ANDEMPLOYEES
Identifying information re certain employees, spouses, andchildren, S768, S1766(2001-249), H731
Insurance, Participation in State Group Insurance Program andPrescription Drug Program See: Group Policies under HealthInsurance under INSURANCE
Offenses by Public Officers and Employees, Generally See: PUBLICOFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
Retirement See: RETIREMENTSchool Boards See: SCHOOLSSchool Superintendents See: SCHOOLSSheriffs
Elections See: Nonpartisan Elections under ELECTIONSGenerally See: LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
Supervisors of Elections See: ELECTIONSTax Collectors See: TAX COLLECTORSVeterans Employment Preference See: VETERANS
Courts See: COURTSDiscretionary Sales Surtax See: County Discretionary Sales Surtax
under SALES TAXEconomic Development See: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTEmergency Management See: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENTEmergency Medical Services See: EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICESEminent Domain See: EMINENT DOMAINEnergy Conservation, Construction Industry Standards See: Building
Codes under CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRYEnvironmental Protection See: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONFinances
Audits; legislative oversight of governmental programs,S822(2001-266), S2022, H1197
Budgets, S1132(2001-252)Depositories, Public Funds See: DEPOSITORIES (PUBLIC
FUNDS)Hurricane Andrew, bonds to assist in paying claims, S642Infrastructure financial assistance; Local Government
Infrastructure Financing Corporation, H1929Miami, City of; financial emergency, S184, S800(VETOED), S2018,
H163, H201, H467, H1367Prompt payment of obligations, S870(2001-169), H113Relief Bills See: RELIEF BILLSSchools See: Public Education Capital Outlay (PECO) under
Funding under EDUCATION; County Discretionary SalesSurtax under SALES TAX; SCHOOLS
Health Departments See: County Public Health Departments underHEALTH CARE
Housing See: HOUSINGInterlocal Agreements
Public agency, definition to include Indian tribe, S432,H1225(2001-201)
Jails See: JAILSLand conveyances; mineral rights, S1296, S2120, H1019,
H1221(2001-256)Law Enforcement Officers See: LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERSLibraries See: LIBRARIESMosquito Control Districts See: MOSQUITO CONTROL DISTRICTSMunicipal Officers and Employees
Collective Bargaining See: PUBLIC OFFICERS ANDEMPLOYEES
Deferred Compensation Programs See: PUBLIC OFFICERS ANDEMPLOYEES
Identifying information re certain employees, spouses, andchildren, S768, S1766(2001-249), H731
Insurance, Participation in State Group Insurance Program andPrescription Drug Program See: Group Policies under HealthInsurance under INSURANCE
Offenses by Public Officers and Employees, Generally See: PUBLICOFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
Pensacola City Council, S1894, H937(2001-327)
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS (Cont.)Municipal Officers and Employees (Cont.)
Retirement See: RETIREMENTMunicipal Public Service Tax See: Public Service Tax (Municipal)
under TAXATIONOccupational licenses, S1824, H1243, H1723, H1725, H1751Ordinances See: the specific subjectOutdoor Advertising See: ADVERTISINGParking
Disabled Parking See: DISABLED PERSONSGenerally See: TRAFFIC CONTROLMiami, City of; Surcharge, Parking Facilities See: MIAMI, CITY
OFParks and Recreational Facilities See: PARKS AND
RECREATIONAL FACILITIESPermits See: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONPest Control See: PEST CONTROLPlanning, Comprehensive See: COMPREHENSIVE PLANNINGPolice Officers See: LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERSPorts See: PORTS AND HARBORSPublic Buildings See: PUBLIC BUILDINGSPublic Nuisances
Drugs, places of illegal activity, S1932(2001-57), H1529Public Records Exemption See: PUBLIC RECORDSPublic Service Tax See: TAXATIONPublic Transit Services See: TRANSPORTATIONReal Property
Sale or lease, S1132(2001-252), H441Recreation Districts See: PARKS AND RECREATIONAL
FACILITIESRecycling See: SOLID WASTERetirement See: RETIREMENTSales Tax See: SALES TAXSchools
County Discretionary Sales Surtax See: SALES TAXGenerally See: SCHOOLSLottery Revenue See: Funding under EDUCATIONPECO See: Public Education Capital Outlay (PECO) under
Funding under EDUCATIONSchool Boards See: SCHOOLS
Seaports See: PORTS AND HARBORSSheriffs
Elections See: Nonpartisan Elections under ELECTIONSGenerally See: LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program See:ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Solid Waste See: SOLID WASTETax Collectors See: TAX COLLECTORSTaxation
County Discretionary Sales Surtax See: SALES TAXLocal Option Fuel Tax See: Gas Tax under MOTOR FUEL,
SPECIAL FUEL, AND OTHER POLLUTANT TAXESNinth-cent Fuel Tax See: Gas Tax under MOTOR FUEL, SPECIAL
FUEL, AND OTHER POLLUTANT TAXESProperty Taxes See: TAXATIONPublic Service Tax, Municipal See: TAXATIONSchool Impact Fees See: Finances under SCHOOLSSpecial Assessments for County Improvements See: Assessments
under Property Taxes under TAXATIONTourist Development Tax See: SALES TAXTourist Impact Tax See: Areas of Critical State Concern under
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONTraffic Control See: TRAFFIC CONTROLTransportation
Generally See: TRANSPORTATIONPublic Transit Facilities, Concurrency See: Local Governments
under COMPREHENSIVE PLANNINGPublic Transit Services See: TRANSPORTATIONPublic Transportation Facilities, Permits re Solicitation of Funds
See: Transportation Facilities under TRANSPORTATIONRoads, County Road System See: Public Construction Projects
under CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
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LOCAL GOVERNMENTS (Cont.)Transportation (Cont.)
Transportation for the Disadvantaged See: TRANSPORTATIONUtilities
Electric Utilities See: UTILITIESPublic Records Exemption See: PUBLIC RECORDSWater and Wastewater Utilities See: WATER AND
WASTEWATERWater and Wastewater See: WATER AND WASTEWATERWeapons and Firearms See: WEAPONS AND FIREARMSXeriscape See: LANDSCAPE
LOCAL OPTION TAXESCounty Discretionary Sales Surtax See: SALES TAXLocal Option Fuel Tax See: Gas Tax under MOTOR FUEL, SPECIAL
FUEL, AND OTHER POLLUTANT TAXESTourist Development Tax See: SALES TAXTourist Impact Tax See: Areas of Critical State Concern under
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
LODGING ESTABLISHMENTS See: PUBLIC LODGINGESTABLISHMENTS
LONG-TERM CARESee also: the specific facilitiesCorporate Income Tax Credit See: Corporate Income Tax under
TAXATIONHomes for Special Services
Licensure; regulation, S688(2001-67), S1312, S1558(2001-277),H475(2001-53), H1879
Insurance See: INSURANCEMedicaid See: MEDICAIDOmbudsman Program See: HEALTH CAREShell bill, S1974
LOTTERYDepartment of Lottery
Shell bill, S1486Trust Funds See: TRUST FUNDS
Education, Lottery Revenue See: Funding under EDUCATIONLottery Commission, S364, S1410, H501(2001-89), H707Prize Money
Spousal support or alimony, paid prior to award of prizes,S1284(2001-158), H1869
Unclaimed money; distributed to public education, S956, H13
LUMBER See: TIMBER AND LUMBER
M
MADISON COUNTYEnterprise Zones, Rural Communities See: ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI) See: DIAGNOSTICIMAGING SERVICES
MALPRACTICEBirth-related Neurological Injury Compensation Plan,
S1558(2001-277), H1867Medical Malpractice
Florida Insurance Guaranty Association See: Insurance GuarantyAssociation under INSURANCE
Governmental contractors, S1558(2001-277), S2158, H1867, H1873,H1895
Liability insurance, S1782Mediation, S1782Notice of intent to initiate litigation; presuit investigation, S1446,
S1782Patient information, S1084, S1446, S1782, H947(2001-155)Self-insurance Premium Tax See: Insurance Companies under
INSURANCE
MALPRACTICE (Cont.)Medical Malpractice (Cont.)
Witnesses, medical expert, S1446, S1782Wrongful death, H4009
MANAGED CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM See: HEALTH CARE
MANAGED CARE PLANSHealth Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) See: HEALTH
MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS (HMOs)Prepaid Health Clinics See: Prepaid Health Clinics under HEALTH
CAREPrepaid Limited Health Service Organizations See: Prepaid Limited
Health Service Organizations under HEALTH CAREStatewide Provider and Subscriber Assistance Program See:
HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION AGENCY
MANAGEMENT SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFAppropriations See: APPROPRIATIONSCapitol See: PUBLIC BUILDINGSDefibrillators See: DEFIBRILLATORSDisabled Persons See: DISABLED PERSONSExecutive Aircraft Pool, S2002(2001-254), H1809Governor’s Mansion See: PUBLIC BUILDINGSPublic Construction Projects See: CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRYReorganization, S466(2001-43), S874, S876, S1142(2001-133),
S1162(2001-170), S1188, S1560, S1600, S1738(2001-278), S1926,S2108, S2210, S2224, S2266, H369, H501(2001-89), H1379, H1533,H1655, H1775, H1803(2001-91), H1811(2001-261)
State Motor Pool, S2138, H1719(2001-260), H1781Trust Funds See: TRUST FUNDS
MANATEE COUNTYAirports See: AIRPORTSBayshore Gardens Park and Recreation District, S2358, H923Cedar Hammock Fire Control District, S2356, H921Fire Marshal Appeals Board, S2260, H1851(2001-341)Fire Prevention Code Enforcement Board, S2260, H1851(2001-341)Foster Care, Serious Behavioral Problems; Model Program See:
FOSTER CARELearning Gateway See: Preschool Programs under EDUCATIONManasota Watershed Basin See: WATER MANAGEMENT
DISTRICTSMental Health Prepaid Services, Medicaid See: Prepaid Limited
Health Care Service Organizations under HEALTH CAREMosquito Control District, S2354, H1849Passport to Economic Progress; increase income re eligibility for
temporary cash assistance, extend time for receipt ofwelfare-transition benefits, S1672(2001-175), H1431
South Manatee Fire and Rescue District, S2356, H921Southern Manatee Fire and Rescue District, S2356, H921West Manatee Fire and Rescue District, S2258, H1037(2001-334)
MANATEES See: Marine Animals under ANIMALS
MANGROVES, S1664, H1635(2001-258)
MANUFACTURED BUILDINGS See: CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
MAPPERS See: SURVEYORS
MARATHON, CITY OFBoating, police jurisdiction 1,200 feet into tidal waters; enforcement
of sanitary laws, abatement of nuisances, suppression of crime,etc., S496, H115(2001-292)
MARINAS, DEVELOPMENTS OF REGIONAL IMPACT See:ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
MARINE BIOTECHNOLOGY See: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
MARION COUNTYDevelopments; requirements re developers and homeowners’
associations, S2298, H1901
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MARION COUNTY (Cont.)Lake Weir, S2300, H1899(2001-347)Rainbow Lakes Estates, H479(2001-293)Rainbow River Access Point, S1354, H713Rodman Reservoir/North Florida State Reserve, S1246, H1085
MARKETABLE RECORD TITLES See: REAL PROPERTY
MARRIAGEDissolution of Marriage See: DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGEDomestic Violence See: ABUSE
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTSSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OFLicensure; regulation, S1558(2001-277), S2158, H1867, H1895Malpractice See: MALPRACTICE
MARTIN COUNTYHealth care for indigents, H585(2001-295)Relief Bills See: RELIEF BILLSUtility sewer rates, wastewater residual sludge, S1662(2001-193),
H1491
MASSAGE PRACTICESee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OFLicensure; regulation, S1558(2001-277), S2158, H1867, H1895Malpractice See: MALPRACTICE
MECHANICS LIENS See: Construction Liens under LIENS
MEDIACable Television, Easements See: EASEMENTSDefamation See: DEFAMATIONDigital Media Industries See: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTEntertainment Industry, Economic Development See: ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
MEDICAIDAccessibility adaptations, environmental modification services,
S1520, H1415AIDS and HIV, S1558(2001-277)Assistive-care services, S792(2001-104), H1753Behavioral health care services; mental health services and
substance abuse treatment services, S1258(2001-191),S1346(2001-171), H1073, H1753, H1799
Buy-in program, S416, S440, S792(2001-104), H483Cancer treatment services; breast and cervical cancer,
S792(2001-104), S1306(2001-52), S2002(2001-254), H715, H1355Children See: Children’s Medical Services under HEALTH CAREDental services; denture services, S1558(2001-277), S2110(2001-223),
H1371, H1753, H1867Developmental research schools, H1753Disabled persons, S416, S440, H483Disproportionate share program, S792(2001-104), S2002(2001-254),
S2092(2001-222), H1753, H1885Eligibility, S416, S440, S792(2001-104), S2002(2001-254), H483,
H1753Estate Recovery See: PROBATE CODEFamilies and individuals whose income is at or below 133% of federal
poverty level, S416, S2050, H1591Funding, S1724, H1007Hearing services, H1753Hospital inpatient services, S792(2001-104), S2002(2001-254), H1753,
H1885Hospital outpatient services, H1753Immigrants, S2262Intermediate care services, S792(2001-104), S2002(2001-254), H1753Long-term care services, S792(2001-104), S1202(2001-45), H1879Managed Care Ombudsman Program See: Ombudsman Programs
under HEALTH CARE
MEDICAID (Cont.)Medically needy program, S416, S2002(2001-254)Medipass, S792(2001-104), S1558(2001-277), S2002(2001-254)Mental health services, S792(2001-104), S2002(2001-254), H1753Mobile providers, S1558(2001-277), S2110(2001-223), H1867Nursing homes, S792(2001-104), S1202(2001-45), S2002(2001-254),
H1753Organ transplants, medications, S416Pregnancy and postpartum period, S1476, H679, H1753Prescription Drugs
Fraud; fingerprint program, S792(2001-104), S2002(2001-254)Generally See: DRUGSPharmaceutical Assistance Programs See: DRUGSReimbursement to pharmacies, S792(2001-104), S2002(2001-254),
H743, H1753Restricted drug formulary, S792(2001-104), S2002(2001-254), H743,
H1753Reimbursement of providers; competitive bids, S792(2001-104),
S2002(2001-254), H1753Visual services, H1753
MEDICAL EQUIPMENTDefibrillators See: DEFIBRILLATORSHome Equipment See: Home Medical Equipment Providers under
HEALTH CARETheft See: THEFT
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE See: MALPRACTICE
MEDICAL PHYSICISTSSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OFLicensure; regulation, S1558(2001-277), H1867Malpractice See: MALPRACTICE
MEDICAL RESEARCH See: RESEARCH
MEDICAL SCHOOLS, ELIGIBILITY OF MILITARY ACADEMYSTUDENTS See: the specific school under UNIVERSITIES(STATE)
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES See: EMERGENCYMEDICAL SERVICES
MEDICAREPharmaceutical Assistance Programs See: DRUGSSupplement insurance, S1210, H1439
MEDIPASS See: MEDICAID
MEMORIALSAbsentee ballots, federal elections, ballots cast by overseas electors,
S1308, H37Federal income tax, deduction for sales tax, H1963Florida Keys, flood insurance; FEMA, S2150, S2388,
S2396(ADOPTED), H1161Manatee protection refuges, boating access to waterways, H1177Medicare, prescription drugs, S2386Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act; leasing of lands off Florida’s
coast, S860Speicher, Michael S., Lt. Cmdr., S2134
MENTAL HEALTHAttorneys, Impaired See: ATTORNEYS AT LAWCommitment Proceedings
Baker Act, S652, S908, H95Involuntary Commitment; Sexually Violent Predators, See: SEX
CRIMESInvoluntary examinations, S908
CounselorsSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF
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MENTAL HEALTH (Cont.)Counselors (Cont.)
Licensure; regulation, S1558(2001-277), S2158, H1867, H1895Malpractice See: MALPRACTICE
Criminal DefendantsSentencing, Capital Felons; Mental Retardation See: Death or Life
Imprisonment Sentence Proceedings under SENTENCINGSexually Violent Predators, Involuntary Civil Commitment See:
SEX CRIMESInsurance See: State Group Insurance Program under Group Policies
under Health Insurance under INSURANCEMedicaid See: MEDICAIDPharmaceutical Assistance Programs See: DRUGSTreatment Facilities and Services
Baker Act See: Commitment Proceedings, this headingBehavioral Health Care Services
Children’s crisis stabilization unit/juvenile addictions receivingfacility services, S430, S1258(2001-191), S1346(2001-171),H29(2001-144), H1799
Generally, S1258(2001-191), S1346(2001-171), H1073, H1753Client-directed and choice-based pilot project, S682,
H421(2001-152)Community substance abuse and mental health services; promote
and improve mental health through system of comprehensivecoordinated services, S1258(2001-191), S1346(2001-171), H1073,H1799
Crisis Stabilization UnitsLicensure; regulation, S688(2001-67), S1312, S1558(2001-277),
H475(2001-53), H1879Homeless persons; discharge guidelines, S446(2001-98), H427Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute,
S1258(2001-191), H1073Residential Treatment Facilities
Licensure; regulation, S688(2001-67), S1312, S1558(2001-277),H475(2001-53), H1879
State HospitalsFlorida State Hospital; Chattahoochee, Gadsden County, S652,
H95G. Pierce Wood Memorial Hospital; Arcadia, DeSoto County,
S652, S2002(2001-254), H95Northeast Florida State Hospital; Macclenny, Baker County,
S652, H95
MIAMI, CITY OFAthletic Facilities See: ATHLETICSParking facilities; surcharge, S2018, H467, H1367Relief Bills See: RELIEF BILLSTraffic violations, use of funds; law enforcement automation,
S800(VETOED), H201
MIAMI-DADE COUNTYAirport Authority, S506, H1053(VETOED), H1099Athletic Facilities See: ATHLETICSDesignations See: Roads and Bridges under DESIGNATIONSElderly persons, community care services, S2002(2001-254)Foster Care, Serious Behavioral Problems; Model Program See:
FOSTER CAREHome rule charter, S1700, H471(ADOPTED)Medicaid, Long-term-care Facility See: MEDICAIDMiami-Dade County Lake Belt Plan See: MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
LAKE BELT PLANMiami-Dade Expressway Authority See: TRANSPORTATIONModel Lands area, mining and quarry lands, S972Motorsports entertainment complex, S650, H289Nonemergency telephone number “311“, S1142(2001-133)Passport to Economic Progress; increase income re eligibility for
temporary cash assistance, extend time for receipt ofwelfare-transition benefits, S1672(2001-175)
Public Guardianship Program See: GUARDIANSRelief Bills See: RELIEF BILLSSchools See: Miami-Dade County under SCHOOLSTolls, S2056
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (Cont.)Utility sewer rates, wastewater residual sludge, S1662(2001-193),
H1491Windstorm Insurance Risk Apportionment See: Joint Underwriting
Plans under INSURANCE
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY LAKE BELT PLAN, S1524(2001-172), H1603
MIDWIFERYSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OFLicensure; regulation, S1558(2001-277), H1867Malpractice See: MALPRACTICE
MIGRANT FARM WORKERS See: FARMS AND FARMWORKERS
MILITARY AFFAIRSDepartment of Military Affairs
Energy management coordinators, H1707(2001-259)Shell bill, S1154
Elections, Absentee Voting See: ELECTIONSMedical Schools, Eligibility of Military Academy Students See: the
specific school under UNIVERSITIES (STATE)National Guard, S940, H465Tenants, Rental Agreement; Termination by Member of Armed
Forces See: LANDLORD AND TENANTVeterans See: VETERANS
MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS See: FOODS
MILLAGEGenerally See: Property Taxes under TAXATIONSchool District Millage Elections See: Finances under SCHOOLS
MININGDevelopments of Regional Impact See: ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTIONEnvironmental administrative penalties, S1664, H1635(2001-258)Explosives See: WEAPONS AND FIREARMSMiami-Dade County Lake Belt Plan See: MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
LAKE BELT PLANPhosphogypsum Management Program See: Pollution Control under
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONTaxation See: Severance Tax under TAXATION
MINORSAdoption See: ADOPTIONAlcoholic Beverages See: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGESChild Abuse See: ABUSEChild Care See: CHILD CAREChild Custody See: CHILD CUSTODYChild-placing Agencies See: CHILD CAREChild Restraint Devices See: Safety Belts under MOTOR VEHICLESChild Support See: SUPPORT OF DEPENDENTSChildren and families in need of services, S1320, S1914,
H267(2001-125)Children’s Services Councils See: LOCAL GOVERNMENTSCrime of Contributing to Delinquency or Dependency of Child See:
Child Abuse under ABUSEDependency Proceedings See: Child Abuse under ABUSEDriver Licenses See: DRIVER LICENSESDriving Under Influence See: DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCEFoster Care See: FOSTER CAREGrandparent Visitation Rights See: GRANDPARENTSGuardians See: GUARDIANSHealth Care See: Children’s Medical Services under HEALTH CAREHunting See: HUNTINGInfants, Abandonment at Emergency Medical Services Station See:
INFANTSJuvenile Justice
Adult prosecution, S324, S974, S1914, H267(2001-125), H617
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MINORS (Cont.)Juvenile Justice (Cont.)
Arrest RecordsDisclosure, H1771Expunction See: CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS
Communicable diseases; battery of secure facility employee bythrowing, tossing, or expelling certain fluids or materials,S1318(2001-244), H131
Conditional release, S1914, H267(2001-125)Detention, S1914, H267(2001-125)Disposition, S974, S1430, S1914, H267(2001-125)Educational services, H267(2001-125)Faith-based Organizations See: FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONSPACE, S918Public Records Exemption See: PUBLIC RECORDSSchool Attendance, Alternative; Certain Offender Attending Same
School As Victim See: Attendance under SCHOOLSSexual Misconduct, Employees of Department See: JUVENILE
JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFTaking child into custody; release from custody, S1914,
H267(2001-125)Youthful offenders, S306(2001-209), S322(2001-210), S1348, H617,
H1423, H1447, H1765Mental Health See: MENTAL HEALTHParental rights, termination, S138, S1290, H141(2001-3), H415,
H1343Pornography
Generally See: SEX CRIMESInternet See: TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Preschool Programs See: EDUCATIONPrescribed Pediatric Extended Care Centers See: Children’s Medical
Services under HEALTH CARESex Crimes See: SEX CRIMESSocial Services See: SOCIAL SERVICESSolicitation on Public Streets See: TRAFFIC CONTROLStreet Gangs See: STREET GANGSSubstance Abuse See: SUBSTANCE ABUSETobacco Products, Possession; Driver Licenses, Revocation or
Suspension See: DRIVER LICENSESTraffic Control See: TRAFFIC CONTROLVictims of Crimes See: VICTIMS OF CRIMESWeapons and Firearms
Accessibility See: WEAPONS AND FIREARMSGenerally, S346, S492, H419
Youth organizations; discrimination by governmental agencies, S1900
MOBILE HOMESBroker, S442, H411(2001-227)Homeowners’ associations, S126, S348, S442, S1796, H411(2001-227),
H1907, H1923Liens See: LIENSMobile Home Owners’ Bill of Rights; disclosure of terms & conditions
re occupancy, participation in leases, rental increases, and rulechanges, etc., S442, H411(2001-227)
Mobile Home ParksAssessments by counties or municipalities, S1212Lot rental, S442, H411(2001-227)Owners; surcharge, S442, S1920, H411(2001-227), H1397Prospectus, S442, H411(2001-227)Relocation expenses, change in land use, S442, S1920,
H411(2001-227), H1265(2001-231), H1397Sale of park, S442, H411(2001-227)
Mobile Home Relocation Corporation, S442, H411(2001-227)Recreational Vehicle Parks See: PARKS AND RECREATIONAL
FACILITIESRecreational Vehicles See: MOTOR VEHICLESRegistration, S1064, H807, H1665Taxation
Property Tax Exemption for Certain Tangible Personal PropertySee: Property Taxes under TAXATION
Surcharge on license tax, S1920, H1397Title certificates, S1068, S1956(2001-196), H757(2001-164), H807,
H1053(VETOED), H1829
MOBILE SURGICAL FACILITIES See: HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
MOFFITT CANCER CENTER AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE See:CANCER
MONEY LAUNDERING, S1260(2001-243), S1864, S2086, H521,H1425(2001-127)
MONEY TRANSMITTERSRegulation, S314, S660, S892(2001-268), S1526(2001-119), H31,
H213, H597, H1985
MONROE COUNTYDesignations See: DESIGNATIONSFlood insurance, FEMA, S2150, S2388, S2396(ADOPTED), H1161Key West, City of See: KEY WEST, CITY OFMarathon, City of See: MARATHON, CITY OFRelief Bills See: RELIEF BILLSSchools See: Monroe County under SCHOOLSSewage requirements, S2296, H1125(2001-337)Utility sewer rates, wastewater residual sludge, S1662(2001-193),
H1491
MOPEDS See: MOTORCYCLES AND MOPEDS
MORTGAGE BROKERSLicensure; regulation, S1896, H455(2001-228)
MORTGAGE INSURANCE See: INSURANCE
MORTGAGE LENDERSLicensure; regulation, S1896, H455(2001-228)
MORTGAGESForeclosures, S348, S890(2001-215), S1796, H959, H1907, H1923Rents, assignment, S890(2001-215), H959
MOSQUITO CONTROL DISTRICTSCollier Mosquito Control District, S2350, H775(2001-298)Fort Myers Beach Mosquito Control District (Lee), S2362,
H1041(2001-335)Manatee Mosquito Control District, S2354, H1849
MOTELS See: PUBLIC LODGING ESTABLISHMENTS
MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY See: Entertainment Industry underECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
MOTOR FUEL MARKETING PRACTICES See: OIL AND GAS
MOTOR FUEL, SPECIAL FUEL, AND OTHER POLLUTANT TAXESAviation Fuel Tax, S844, S1668, S1978, H601(2001-154), H1171,
H1629, H1981Coastal Protection Tax, S1978, H601(2001-154), H1981Commercial Vehicle Road Privilege Tax, S844, H601(2001-154),
H1171Diesel Fuel Tax
Fire control districts, S704General provisions re revenue laws, S1978, H601(2001-154), H1981Ninth-cent Fuel Tax See: Gas Tax, this heading
Drycleaning FacilitiesGross Receipts Tax See: Gross Receipts Tax under TAXATIONPerchloroethylene, Tax on Production or Importation See:
Perchloroethylene under TAXATIONGas Tax
County Tax on Motor Fuel, S1978, H601(2001-154), H1981Local Option Fuel Tax, S460, S1978, H1225(2001-201), H1617,
H1981Municipal Tax on Motor Fuel, S1978, H601(2001-154), H1981Ninth-cent Fuel Tax, S1978, H1617, H1929, H1981Production See: Production Tax on Oil and Gas, this heading
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MOTOR FUEL, SPECIAL FUEL, AND OTHER POLLUTANT TAXES(Cont.)Gas Tax (Cont.)
State Comprehensive Enhanced Transportation System Tax,S1978, H601(2001-154), H1981
General provisions re revenue laws, S844, S1978, H601(2001-154),H1171, H1981
Inland Protection Tax, S1978, H601(2001-154), H1981Lead-acid Batteries See: SOLID WASTELimitations; increases in state revenue, S1414, H689Production Tax on Oil and Gas, S844, S1978, H601(2001-154),
H1171, H1981Tires, Waste See: SOLID WASTEWater Quality Tax, S1978, H601(2001-154), H1981
MOTOR VEHICLE SALES FINANCE, S1956(2001-196)
MOTOR VEHICLESAccidents See: TRAFFIC CONTROLAirbags See: Equipment Requirements and Specifications, this
headingAll-terrain Vehicles See: MOTORCYCLES AND MOPEDSChild Passenger Restraint See: Safety Belts, this headingChop Shops See: THEFTCommercial Vehicles
Commercial Vehicle Road Privilege Tax See: MOTOR FUEL,SPECIAL FUEL, AND OTHER POLLUTANT TAXES
Insurance See: Motor Vehicle Insurance under INSURANCERegulation, S1068, S1956(2001-196), S2056, H807,
H1053(VETOED)Dealers
Licensure; regulation, S1068, S1090, S1956(2001-196), H807,H1053(VETOED), H1239, H1647
Driver Licenses See: DRIVER LICENSESDriving Under Influence See: DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCEEmissions Control See: Pollution Control under ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTIONEnergy-conserving Vehicles
HOV Lanes, Use See: TRAFFIC CONTROLEquipment Requirements and Specifications
Airbags, S206, S216, S260, H157(2001-85), H807Lights and reflectors, S1068, S1922(2001-279), S1956(2001-196),
H807, H1053(VETOED), H1915Safety Belts See: Safety Belts, this headingWeight and load regulations, S1068, S2056, H807,
H1053(VETOED)Width, height, and length limitations, S1068, S1922(2001-279),
S1956(2001-196), S2056, H807, H1053(VETOED), H1915Financial Responsibility See: Motor Vehicle Insurance under
INSURANCEFleet vehicles, S1068Insurance See: INSURANCELicense Plates
Amateur radio operators, S1068, H807, H1053(VETOED)Educational, H1053(VETOED)Ex-POW, S1068, H807, H1053(VETOED)Fines, outstanding fines for traffic infractions; issuance of license
plates, S1586, S1830, H71, H1033Golf, S1068, S1630, H807, H1053(VETOED), H1091Liens See: LIENSObscure or limit visibility of license plates, S1360Panther, S1514Pearl Harbor Survivor, S1232, H807, H1053(VETOED)Personalized prestige, S1068, H807, H1053(VETOED)Purple Heart, S1068, S1232, H807, H1053(VETOED)Specialty, S822(2001-266), S1068, S1956(2001-196), S2022, H807,
H1053(VETOED), H1197Tag transfers and temporary tags, additional fee, S256, H79Validation stickers, S1064, S1068, S1586, S1830, H71, H807,
H1033, H1053(VETOED), H1665Veterans, S1232, S2116, H807, H1053(VETOED)
License TaxesMobile homes; surcharge, S1920, H1397
MOTOR VEHICLES (Cont.)License Taxes (Cont.)
Trucks, goats, S1922(2001-279), H1915Liens See: LIENSManufacturers, Distributors, and Importers
Licensure; regulation, S1068, S1090, S1956(2001-196), H807,H1239
Mobile Homes See: MOBILE HOMESMotorcycles and Mopeds See: MOTORCYCLES AND MOPEDSMotorsports Entertainment Complex See: ATHLETICSOff-highway Vehicles See: MOTORCYCLES AND MOPEDSParking
Disabled Persons See: DISABLED PERSONSGenerally See: TRAFFIC CONTROL
Rebuilt vehicles, S1068, H807, H1053(VETOED)Recreational Vehicles
Parks See: PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIESWarranties See: Warranties, this headingWidth, Height, and Length Limitations See: Equipment
Requirements and Specifications, this headingRegistration
All-terrain Vehicles See: MOTORCYCLES AND MOPEDSExtended registration period, S1064, H807, H1665Initial application, additional fee, S1068, H807, H1053(VETOED)Motorcycles See: MOTORCYCLES AND MOPEDSSuspension; failure to comply with delinquent child support
obligations, S1284(2001-158), H1869Trailers, additional fee, S256, S2056, H79Trucks, additional fee, S256, S2056, H79Voluntary contributions, S822(2001-266), S1068, S1956(2001-196),
H807, H1053(VETOED)Withholding, S1068, S1956(2001-196), H807, H1053(VETOED),
H1087Wrecker Liens, Outstanding See: LIENS
RepairsMotor vehicle repair shops; registration, regulation,
S784(2001-214), H1449Safety Belts
Child passenger restraint, S1412(VETOED), H239Primary enforcement of law, S1288, H67Search of motor vehicle, its contents, the driver, or passenger by
law enforcement officers; based on safety belt violation, S1288,H67
Usage, S1288, H67Sales Finances See: MOTOR VEHICLE SALES FINANCESales Tax See: SALES TAXSales Warranties See: Warranties, this headingScooters See: BICYCLESService Agreement Companies See: Warranties, this headingState Motor Pool See: MANAGEMENT SERVICES, DEPARTMENT
OFTheft See: THEFTTitle certificates, S1068, S1956(2001-196), H757(2001-164), H807,
H1053(VETOED), H1829Towing See: TOWINGTraffic Control See: TRAFFIC CONTROLWarranties
Recreational vehicles, S1068, S1956(2001-196), S1962, H807,H1053(VETOED)
Sales warranties, S844, S1068, S1956(2001-196), S1978,H601(2001-154), H807, H1053(VETOED), H1171, H1981
Service agreements, S1222, S1774, S2080, S2240(2001-281), H603,H1515, H1787
MOTORCYCLES AND MOPEDSAll-terrain vehicles; off-highway vehicles, S738, H103, H807Equipment, S2206Motorcycles, S256, S2056, H79, H121Scooters See: BICYCLES
MOVING AND STORAGEIntrastate moving companies, regulation, S340, H237
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MOVING AND STORAGE (Cont.)Theft See: THEFT
MRI BROKERS See: DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
MTBE, GASOLINE ADDITIVE See: OIL AND GAS
MULTIPHASIC HEALTH TESTING CENTERS See:LABORATORIES
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS See: LOCAL GOVERNMENTS; alsosee the specific municipality
MURDER See: HOMICIDE
MUSEUMSMuseum of Florida History, S2114, H1419(2001-199)South Florida Holocaust Museum, Inc., S460, S1216,
H1225(2001-201)
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NASSAU COUNTYBridge Designation See: Roads and Bridges under DESIGNATIONS
NATIONAL GUARD See: MILITARY AFFAIRS
NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANSSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OFLicensure; regulation, S1558(2001-277), H1867Malpractice See: MALPRACTICE
NAVIGATION DISTRICTSBoats and Boating See: BOATS AND BOATINGCross Florida Canal Navigation District, H1969Florida Inland Navigation District, S1296, S2120, H1221(2001-256)Rivers, Generally See: RIVERSWaterways See: WATERWAYS
NEGLIGENCECulpable negligence, H419Damages
Comparative fault, S1370, H491Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), Actions Against See:
Liability under HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS(HMOs)
Judgments See: JUDGMENTSPunitive damages, S1202(2001-45)
Defibrillators See: DEFIBRILLATORSUtilities, Electric; Interruption of Service See: UTILITIESWaiver of Sovereign Immunity in Tort Actions
Employee operating motor vehicle outside course & scope ofemployment, S2026, S2138
Governmental entities, settle tort claims or judgments; insurance,self-insurance fund, S316
Recovery limits, increasing, H1559Tri-County Commuter Rail Authority, operators and security
providers, S2056, H1053(VETOED)Weapons and Firearms, Manufacturers and Dealers; Civil Actions
Against See: WEAPONS AND FIREARMSWrongful death, H4009
NEWSPAPERSDefamation See: DEFAMATION
NO-FAULT MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE See: Motor VehicleInsurance under INSURANCE
NUISANCE, PUBLIC See: LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
NURSESSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF
NURSES (Cont.)Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners
Disability Certification See: Parking under DISABLED PERSONSLicensure; regulation, S1024, H683Malpractice See: MALPRACTICESchools, Health Care; Monitoring Nonmedical Personnel See:
Health Care Services under SCHOOLSLicensure; regulation, S1256(2001-203), S1558(2001-277), S2158,
H1129, H1843, H1867, H1895Malpractice See: MALPRACTICENurse registry, S688(2001-67), S1312, S1558(2001-277),
H475(2001-53), H1879Nursing Assistants
See also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisionsunder HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF
Certification; regulation, S1202(2001-45), H1641, H1879Malpractice See: MALPRACTICE
Recruitment; shortage, S1558(2001-277), S2010, S2158, S2248,H1867, H1895
Student Financial Aid or Scholarships See: STUDENT FINANCIALAID OR SCHOLARSHIPS
University of West Florida, Bachelor of Science in Nursing See:University of West Florida under UNIVERSITIES (STATE)
NURSING HOMESAdministrators
See also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisionsunder HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF
Licensure; regulation, S1558(2001-277), H1867, H1873, H1895Malpractice See: MALPRACTICE
Bingo See: BINGOCertificates of Need See: HEALTH CARE FACILITIESInsurance, Coverage in Florida Property and Casualty Joint
Underwriting Association See: Joint Underwriting Plans underINSURANCE
Joint Underwriting Plans See: INSURANCELabor unions, S1042, H957Liability; civil actions against, S1202(2001-45), S1748, S1848, H1453,
H1879Liability insurance study, S1748Licensure; regulation, S242, S634, S688(2001-67), S1200(2001-44),
S1202(2001-45), S1312, S1326, S1456, S1558(2001-277), S1652,S1848, S2092(2001-222), S2146, S2192, H475(2001-53), H605,H771, H961, H1003(2001-42), H1353, H1453, H1581, H1619,H1641, H1867, H1879, H1881, H1885
Ombudsman Programs See: HEALTH CAREPatient’s Rights, Generally See: Patients under HEALTH CAREPublic Records Exemption See: PUBLIC RECORDSRecording devices (audio or video) in residents’ rooms, S242,
S1202(2001-45), H1641, H1879Senior Care Facility Joint Underwriting Association See: Joint
Underwriting Plans under INSURANCEVaccinations, S634, S1558(2001-277), H1003(2001-42), H1867
O
OBSCENITYInternet See: Pornography under Internet under
TELECOMMUNICATIONSObscene Materials, Generally See: SEX CRIMES
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETYFirefighters See: FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL
OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES See: LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTSSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OFLicensure; regulation, S1558(2001-277), H1867Malpractice See: MALPRACTICE
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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS (Cont.)Student Financial Aid or Scholarships See: STUDENT FINANCIAL
AID OR SCHOLARSHIPS
OIL AND GASEnvironmental administrative penalties, S1664, H1635(2001-258)Marketing practices, S236, H4005MTBE, gasoline additive, S372Outer Continental Shelf Resource Management See: BEACHES AND
SHORESPollution Control See: Pollution Control under ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTIONTax on Oil and Gas See: MOTOR FUEL, SPECIAL FUEL, AND
OTHER POLLUTANT TAXES
OKALOOSA COUNTYDorcas Fire District, H1887(2001-345)Enterprise Zones See: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTFort Walton Beach Area Bridge Authority, S2312, H1897(2001-346)North Okaloosa Fire District, H979(2001-333), H1887(2001-345)Ocean City-Wright Fire Control District, S2318, H887(2001-315)
OKEECHOBEE COUNTYEnterprise Zones, Rural Communities See: ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENTUtility sewer rates, wastewater residual sludge, S1662(2001-193),
H1491
ONSITE SEWAGE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL SYSTEMS See:WATER AND WASTEWATER
OPHTHALMOLOGISTS See: PHYSICIANS
OPTICIANSSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OFLicensure; regulation, S786, S1558(2001-277), S2158, H315, H1867Malpractice See: MALPRACTICE
OPTOMETRISTSSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OFLicensure; regulation, S1558(2001-277), H1867Malpractice See: MALPRACTICEOcular postoperative care, S924, H553
ORANGE COUNTYDrug trafficking; illegal narcotics shipped via package-delivery
services, interception; pilot program, S1932(2001-57), H1529Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority See:
TRANSPORTATIONRelief Bills See: RELIEF BILLSSchools, Florida On-line High School See: Technology under
EDUCATION
ORGAN TRANSPLANTS See: TRANSPLANTS
ORLANDO, CITY OFDesignations See: Roads and Bridges under DESIGNATIONSOrlando-Orange County Expressway Authority See:
TRANSPORTATION
ORTHOTISTSSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OFLicensure; regulation, S962(2001-217), S1558(2001-277), H87, H1867Malpractice See: MALPRACTICE
OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANSSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF
OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS (Cont.)Determination of Incapacity to Manage Property See: Durable Power
of Attorney under POWER OF ATTORNEYLicensure; regulation, S224(2001-49), S692, S924, S1052,
S1128(VETOED), S1558(2001-277), S1568(2001-173), S1734,S2158, S2232, H159, H553, H653, H1011, H1067, H1579, H1581,H1867, H1871, H1873, H1895
Malpractice See: MALPRACTICEOcular postoperative care, S924, H553Physician Assistants
Disability Certification See: Parking under DISABLED PERSONSLicensure; regulation, S666(2001-100), S1558(2001-277), H331,
H1867Malpractice See: MALPRACTICE
OUTDOOR ADVERTISING See: ADVERTISING
OYSTERS See: FISHING (SALTWATER)
P
PACE See: Juvenile Justice under MINORS
PALLIATIVE CARE See: Advance Directives for Health Care underHEALTH CARE
PALM BEACH COUNTYBuilding codes, H917(2001-323)Everglades Agricultural Area Environmental Protection District,
H877Gladeview Water Control District, H859(2001-310)Health Care District, H475(2001-53)Highland Glades Water Control District, H857(2001-309)Indian Trail Improvement District, H865Relief Bills See: RELIEF BILLSShawano Water Control District, H861Sheriff’s Office, H875Solid Waste Authority, H945(2001-331)South Indian River Water Control District, H879(2001-313)Traffic Infraction Detectors See: Traffic Infractions under TRAFFIC
CONTROLUtility sewer rates, wastewater residual sludge, S1662(2001-193),
H1491Windstorm Insurance Risk Apportionment See: Joint Underwriting
Plans under INSURANCE
PARENTAL RIGHTS, TERMINATION See: MINORS
PARI-MUTUEL WAGERINGCardrooms, S104, H151, H1363Dog Racing
Greyhounds, adoption, S1692, H1363, H1427Regulation, S1044, S1692, S1936, H1363, H1427
Horse RacingRegulation, S1922(2001-279), S1936, S2162, H1139, H1363, H1877,
H1915Jai Alai
Regulation, S1936Taxes, S844, S1696, H601(2001-154), H1171
PARKINGDisabled Parking See: DISABLED PERSONSGenerally See: Parking under TRAFFIC CONTROLMiami-Dade County; Surcharge, Parking Facilities See: MIAMI,
CITY OFParking Enforcement Specialists See: Parking under TRAFFIC
CONTROL
PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIESAll-terrain Vehicles See: MOTORCYCLES AND MOPEDSBayshore Gardens Park and Recreation District (Manatee), S2358,
H923
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PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES (Cont.)Cross Florida Greenways State Recreation and Conservation Area,
S1468(2001-275), H1969Daytona Beach Racing and Recreational Facilities District (Volusia),
H561Designations See: DESIGNATIONSGreenways, S310, S1468(2001-275), S2056, H1053(VETOED), H1617,
H1969Holiday Park Park and Recreation District (Sarasota), S2370,
H1855(2001-342)Rainbow River Access Point (Marion), S1354, H713Recreational Vehicle Parks
Assessments by counties or municipalities, S1212Rodman Reservoir/North Florida State Reserve, S1246, H1085State Lands, Generally See: LANDSTrails, S310, S1468(2001-275), S2056, H1053(VETOED), H1617,
H1969Tri-Par Estates Park and Recreation District (Sarasota), S2346,
H1857(2001-343)
PAROLEConditional release, S368, S388, S2038, H25, H245(2001-124), H519,
H1485Control release, S306(2001-209), S368, S388, H245(2001-124), H519,
H1765DNA Testing See: GENETIC TESTINGHIV infected inmates; procedure prior to release, S368, S954, H301,
H519Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision, S306(2001-209),
H1765Parole Commission, S306(2001-209), S368, S388, S528,
S1318(2001-244), H131, H245(2001-124), H519, H1765Probation See: PROBATION
PASCO COUNTYExpressway Authority See: TRANSPORTATIONWater and wastewater utilities, acquisition of privately owned
utilities by county, S1614, H589(2001-229)
PATERNITY See: FAMILIES
PATIENTS, GENERALLY See: Patients under HEALTH CARE
PAWNBROKERS See: SECONDHAND DEALERS
PEDORTHISTSSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OFLicensure; regulation, S962(2001-217), S1558(2001-277), H87, H1867
PEMBROKE PARK, TOWN OFBoundaries, S2338, H907
PENSACOLA, CITY OFSee also: ESCAMBIA COUNTYBaptist Hospital See: HOSPITALSCity Council, S1894, H937(2001-327)Civil Service System, S1892, H935General Pension and Retirement Fund, S1888, H933
PER DIEM AND TRAVEL EXPENSES See: Travel under PUBLICOFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
PERCHLOROETHYLENE, TAX ON PRODUCTION ORIMPORTATION See: TAXATION
PERJURYPublic Officers and Employees, Offenses by See: PUBLIC OFFICERS
AND EMPLOYEES
PERMITS, ENVIRONMENTAL See: ENVIRONMENTALPROTECTION
PERSONAL INJURY PROTECTION (PIP) See: Motor VehicleInsurance under INSURANCE
PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX See: Intangible Personal PropertyTax under TAXATION
PEST CONTROLMosquito Control Districts See: MOSQUITO CONTROL DISTRICTSPest Control Business
Licensure; regulation, S2042(2001-280), H1681Pest Control Operator
Certification; regulation, S2042(2001-280), H1681Pesticide application, prior notification registry, S1052Termites, S1052, S1798, S1922(2001-279), S2042(2001-280), H355,
H1681, H1915
PETROLEUMDistributors and Retail Outlets, Marketing Practices See: OIL AND
GASTerminal and Storage Facilities See: Pollution Control under
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
PHARMACIES AND PHARMACISTSSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OFDrugs See: DRUGSLicensure; regulation, S654(2001-166), S1096, S1558(2001-277),
S2158, H437, H813, H1867, H1873, H1895Malpractice See: MALPRACTICEMedicaid See: MEDICAIDPharmaceutical adverse incident, S1096, S2158, H813Wholesaler pharmacy permits, S1312, S1558(2001-277), S2158,
H475(2001-53), H1867, H1895
PHOSPHATE MINING See: Severance Tax under TAXATION
PHOSPHOGYPSUM MANAGEMENT PROGRAM See: PollutionControl under ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
PHYSICAL THERAPISTSSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OFLicensure; regulation, S1558(2001-277), H1867Malpractice See: MALPRACTICEStudent Financial Aid or Scholarships See: STUDENT FINANCIAL
AID OR SCHOLARSHIPS
PHYSICIANSSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OFChiropractic Physicians See: CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIANSDetermination of Incapacity to Manage Property See: Durable Power
of Attorney under POWER OF ATTORNEYForeign physicians, S1558(2001-277), H1867Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) See: HEALTH
MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS (HMOs)Licensure; regulation, S224(2001-49), S692, S924, S1128(VETOED),
S1558(2001-277), S1568(2001-173), S1734, S2232, H159, H553,H653, H687, H1011, H1067, H1579, H1581, H1867, H1871,H1873, H1895
Malpractice See: MALPRACTICEOcular postoperative care, S924, H553Open Heart Surgery Programs, Certificates of Need See: HEALTH
CARE FACILITIESOrgan Transplantation Programs, Certificates of Need See: HEALTH
CARE FACILITIESOsteopathic Physicians See: OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANSPatients
Brokering See: Patients under HEALTH CAREGenerally See: HEALTH CARE
Physician AssistantsDisability Certification See: Parking under DISABLED PERSONS
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PHYSICIANS (Cont.)Physician Assistants (Cont.)
Licensure; regulation, S666(2001-100), S1558(2001-277), H331,H1867
Malpractice See: MALPRACTICEPodiatrists See: PODIATRISTS
PINELLAS COUNTYConstruction Licensing Board, H1191Emergency Medical Services Authority, H849(2001-305)Pinellas Park Water Management District, H927(2001-325)Relief Bills See: RELIEF BILLSSt. Petersburg, City of See: ST. PETERSBURG, CITY OFSchools See: Pinellas County under SCHOOLSTourist Development Council, H853(2001-307)Traffic Infraction Detectors See: Traffic Infractions under TRAFFIC
CONTROL
PLANTATION, CITY OFBoundaries, H871
PLANTSAquatic Plants
Control programs, S1468(2001-275), H729, H1969Environmental administrative penalties, S1664, H1635(2001-258)Organic detrital materials, removal, S2074, H729Permits See: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Mangroves See: MANGROVES
PODIATRISTSSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OFLicensure; regulation, S1558(2001-277), H1867Malpractice See: MALPRACTICE
POLICE OFFICERS See: LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
POLK COUNTYMental Health Prepaid Services, Medicaid See: Prepaid Limited
Health Care Service Organizations under HEALTH CAREWater control structures (P-5, P-6, P-7, and P-8) and certain
roadways, easements, and canals; Southwest Florida WaterManagement District, S1842
POLLUTION CONTROLGenerally See: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONHazardous Waste See: HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCESPollutant Taxes See: MOTOR FUEL, SPECIAL FUEL AND OTHER
POLLUTANT TAXESSolid Waste See: SOLID WASTE
POMPANO BEACH, CITY OFAnnexation, interlocal agreement; jointly fund programmed
infrastructure improvements, S2310Infrastructure improvements, H831
POOLSCommercial pool/spa contractors; residential pool/spa contractors;
swimming pool/spa servicing contractors, S1400(2001-117), H805Residential Pools, State Minimum Building Codes See: Building
Codes under CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
POPULAR NAMESAerospace Infrastructure Reinvestment Act, S1482, H1111Airbags, S206, S216, S260, H157(2001-85), H807Alzheimer’s Training Act, S1456, H605Appropriations Bills, S2000(2001-253), H1807Appropriations Bills, Implementing Bills, S2002(2001-254), H1809Assisted Living Facility Whistleblower’s Act, H1879Barry Grunow Act, S866, H279(2001-180)Best Schools Act, H1179
POPULAR NAMES (Cont.)Beverly Gagliardi Act, H807, H1829Breastfeeding, S144(2001-54), H203Broker’s and Appraiser’s Lien on Commercial Real Estate Act, S942,
H765Bryant Peney Act, S338(2001-236)Bullet Train, S212, S1134, S1178, S2008, H489(2001-153), H507Cardiac Arrest Survival Act, S1966, H1429(2001-76)Cell Phones, Traffic Violations, S662, H11, H153Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, S100Child Safety Booster Seat Act, S1412(VETOED), H239Children’s Firearm Responsibility Act, H419Citizens’ Empowerment Act, S404, H51Citizens’ Right to Honest Government, S714, H3Clean Elections Act, H1525Communities for Tomorrow Act, H1929Computer Crimes Control Act, S144(2001-54), S180Computing Services, Remote, S2028Contraceptive Equity Act, S168, H381Customer Service Standards Act, S710(2001-80), H73Cyberstalk, S960, H1759David Levitt School Food Anti-Hunger Act, S1840, H545Daylight Savings Time, H1667Debbie Wasserman Schultz Act, S1692Defamation, S1628, H1035Deferred Presentment Act, S314, S892(2001-268), S1526(2001-119),
H31, H213, H1985Dollars to the Classroom Act, S1710, H1545(2001-157)Dori Slosberg Act, S1288, H67, H1053(VETOED)Earnhardt Protection Bill, S1356, H1083(2001-1)eCommerce, S208(2001-39), S540(2001-99), S784(2001-214), H685,
H1187Education Governance Reorganization Implementation Act,
S1162(2001-170), S2108, H1533Education Investment Act, S476, S2188, H781Elections See: ELECTIONSeLibrary, S874Emerging and Strategic Technologies Act, S1750, S2008, H1953Employment At Will, S466(2001-43), H369Ernest Belles Act, S1096, S2158, H813Euthanasia of Livestock, S1798, S1922(2001-279), H1915“F” Schools, S476, S1184, S1704, S1946, S2188, H781, H1179,
H1193(2001-47)Fair Housing Act, S294, S620, H19(2001-143)Fair Pay Act, S154, H1499Family Protection Act, S1778, H1673(2001-50)Firefighters Occupational Safety and Health Act, S1970, H1655General Appropriations Bills, S2000(2001-253), H1807General Appropriations Bills, Implementing Bills, S2002(2001-254),
H1809Ham Radio, Antennas, S1502Health Flex Plans, S1960, H159, H1253, H1261, H1439Heir Finders, S2132, H581High-speed Rail, S212, S1134, S1178, S2008, H489(2001-153), H507Higher Educational Facilities Financing Act, S302(2001-79), H281Historical Monuments and Memorials Protection Act, H591Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day, December 21, S446(2001-98), H427Humane Slaughter Act, S1798, S1922(2001-279), H1915I.D., Fake, S1634, H1683Indian Gaming Activities, S102Infant Crib Safety Act, S784(2001-214), S856(VETOED), H85Insurers Rehabilitation and Liquidation Act, S1220, S1816, H1101,
H1607Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision, S306(2001-209),
H1765Job Protection for Correctional Officers Act, S1328, H955Jobs for Florida’s Graduates Act, S460, S1498, S2004, H313,
H1225(2001-201)Laughing Gas, S1932(2001-57), H1529Lawton Chiles Endowment Fund, S1286, S2214, S2236, S2286,
H563(2001-73), H1079Learning Gateway, S906, S1018(VETOED), H1015, H1561
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POPULAR NAMES (Cont.)Legislative Oversight of Governmental Programs, S822(2001-266),
S2022, H1197Lighthouses, S1616, H733, H1157(2001-200)Local Government Utilities Assistance Act, S1614, H589(2001-229)Malcolm Thompson Act, H341, H347Managed Care Bill of Rights, S700, S984, H317, H327, H1213Managed Care Organization Accountability, H117, H1201Marine Biotechnology Research, Training, and Development
Program, S296, H111Marjorie Turnbull Campaign Finance Reform Act, S1302, H439Mary Brogan Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
Act, S1306(2001-52), H715Media Accuracy and Fairness Act, S1628, H1035Medical Treatment Access, S1128(VETOED), S1324(2001-116),
S1490, S2176, H653, H703, H1077Medication Purchasing Cooperative, S420, H133Mobile Home Owners’ Bill of Rights, S442, H411(2001-227)Moses General Miles Act, S1532, H619Movers Regulation Act, S340, H237MRI Brokers, S1092(2001-271), H1819MTBE, Gasoline Additive, S372Nepotism, H459New Product Transfer Enhancement Act, S2008, H1215Nursing Home Facility Whistleblower’s Act, H1581, H1879Off-highway Vehicles, S738, H103, H807Open Contracting Act, S1022, H61Opportunity Scholarships, S504, S1048, S1180(2001-82), H271, H303,
H1495, H1661Outcome-Based Total Accountability Act, S532(2001-238), H529Parole Commission Reform Act of 2001, S388, H245(2001-124)Passport to Economic Progress Act, S1672(2001-175), H1431Pay Day Loans, S314, S892(2001-268), S1526(2001-119), H31, H213,
H1985Payroll Protection Act, H1943Performance-based Environmental Permitting Act, S2112, H1627Personal Injury Protection Insurance Reform Act, S1464Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs, S120, S420, S690, S1510,
H133, H155, H319, H1211Prescription Drug Fair Pricing Act, S690Producer Licensing Model Act, S1584, H1359Profiling, Motorists, S84(2001-264), H321, H1053(VETOED)Prompt Payment Act, S870(2001-169), H113Protection Against Sexual Violence in Florida Jails and Prisons Act,
S226(2001-92), H285Racing Greyhound Protection Act, S1044Reasonable Attorney Fees for Taxpayers Act, H1383Red Light Safety Act, S1586, S1830, H71, H1033Road Rage, S1088, H175(2001-147)Rural and Family Lands Protection Act, S1758, S1922(2001-279),
H1389Rural Heritage Act, S1826, H1645Safe Passage Act, S2166, H1495Safe Paths to Schools Program, S310, S2056, H1053(VETOED),
H1617Safe Water Assurance Act, S628Safer Highways Act, S1406, H461School Prayer, H1199School Service Accountability Act, S2040School Transportation Act, H1347Scouting Act, S1900SCRIPT, School Crowding Relief Intervention for Parents and
Teachers Grants Act, S504, H303Service First, S466(2001-43)Sharpening the Pencil Act, S1780, H269(2001-86)Shelf-life, Food Products, S112, H89, H693Simplified Sales and Use Tax Administration Act, S1638, S1978,
H21(2001-225), H1329, H1981Spaceport Infrastructure Reinvestment Act, S1482, H1111Structured Settlements, Transfer, S108(2001-207), S1530(2001-247),
H767Student Achievement Guarantee in Education (SAGE) Act, H1653
POPULAR NAMES (Cont.)Sweepstakes, S1438T. Mark Schmidt Off-highway Vehicles, S738, H103, H807Talented Twenty Percent, S476, S2188, H781Taste Test, S648, H541Tattoo parlors, S320Tax Relief Day, S156, H251(2001-148)Teacher Protection Act, S1876Teacher’s Equity in Compensation Act, H1521Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Act, S440, H483Turnpike Enterprise Law, S2056Uniform Correction or Clarification of Defamation Act, S1628Vesting, FRS, S538, H787Vivian Trout Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act, S2076, H1791Volunteer and Community Service Act, S674, H47(2001-84)Vouchers, Tuition Vouchers/Scholarships for Academic Instruction at
Public or Private Schools, If Applicable, S504, S1048,S1180(2001-82), H271, H303, H1495, H1661
Wastewater Residual Reduction Act, S1662(2001-193), H1491Water Supply 2020, S1790, H1005White-collar-crime Victim Protection Act, S540(2001-99), H1187911 Emergency Call for Recruiting and Retaining Teachers, H1505
PORNOGRAPHYInternet See: TELECOMMUNICATIONSMinors, Showing Material to See: Minors under SEX CRIMES
PORTS AND HARBORSJacksonville Seaport Authority, H903(2001-319)Pilots
See: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions underBUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION,DEPARTMENT OF
Port facilities, promotional activities; meals, hospitality, andentertainment, S2056, H1053(VETOED)
Seaport security, S978(2001-112), H1053(VETOED), H1663Shell bills, S978(2001-112), S980Taxation
Property Tax Exemption See: Property Taxes under TAXATIONStudy, S1576(2001-137)
POULTRY See: ANIMALS; FOOD
POWER OF ATTORNEYDurable power of attorney, S886(2001-241), H1031Medical treatment of minors; surgical and general anesthesia, S702,
S1312, H475(2001-53), H1075
PREGNANCY See: FAMILIES
PREPAID HEALTH CLINICS See: HEALTH CARE
PREPAID LIMITED HEALTH SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS See:HEALTH CARE
PRESERVATION 2000 See: State Lands under LANDS
PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM See: CRIMINALPROSECUTION
PRETRIAL RELEASE See: CRIMINAL PROSECUTION
PRIDE (PRISON REHABILITATIVE INDUSTRIES ANDDIVERSIFIED ENTERPRISES, INC.) See: Work Programs underPRISONS
PRISONSCorrectional Facilities
Chaplains, S912(2001-110), H1131Construction Contracts, Drug-free Workplace; Workers’
Compensation See: WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
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PRISONS (Cont.)Correctional Facilities (Cont.)
EmployeesBattery See: ASSAULT AND BATTERYCorrectional Officers See: LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERSPhysical or sexual battery of inmate, S466(2001-43), H369Treatment and Rehabilitation Personnel, Retirement See: Special
Risk Class under RETIREMENTUse of force, S1534, H1967
Inspector General See: CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OFJails See: JAILSPrisoners, Assignment to Facilities; Less Than Specified Age See:
Prisoners, this headingPrivate correctional facilities, S226(2001-92), S240(2001-93),
S252(2001-94), S268, S306(2001-209), S912(2001-110),S1318(2001-244), S1884, S2002(2001-254), H97, H131, H261,H285, H301, H361, H1131, H1501, H1765, H1809
Region IV, delivery of health care services; inmate population inexcess of projections, authorization re DOC positions andsalaries, S2002(2001-254), H1809
Sexually Violent Predators See: SEX CRIMESCorrectional Officers See: LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERSJails See: JAILSPRIDE See: Work Programs, this headingPrisoners
Communicable diseases; battery of facility employee by throwing,tossing, or expelling certain fluids or materials, S1318(2001-244),H131
Credit for time served, S1534, H1967Crime committed during incarceration, S240(2001-93), H361Delivering prisoner into custody of Corrections Dept., certification,
S1518, S1534, H1967DNA Testing See: GENETIC TESTINGElections, Restoration of Right to Vote See: ELECTIONSFelony Offenders
Career criminals, violent; habitual felony offenders; habitualviolent felony offenders, S1884, H1501
Sexual Offenders See: SEX CRIMESGain-time, S1534, H1967Health Care
Communicable diseases, S1318(2001-244), H131Hepatitis B, S1534HIV testing, S368, S954, H301, H519
Inmate Welfare Trust Fund, weight training equipment, S1534,H1967
Out-of-state, S676(2001-239), H1465Release
Conditional Release Program See: PAROLEControl Release See: PAROLEHIV Testing Prior to Release See: Health Care under Prisoners,
this headingNotification of release, S306(2001-209), S368, S388, S954, S1680,
S1884, H245(2001-124), H301, H519, H1501, H1765Parole See: PAROLETransition Assistance Program, S912(2001-110), S954, H301,
H1131Sexual violence protection, S226(2001-92), S466(2001-43), H285,
H369Sexually Violent Predators See: SEX CRIMESSubstance abuse; testing, addiction-recovery supervision program,
S912(2001-110), H1131Transportation, S1518Youthful Offenders See: Juvenile Justice under MINORS17 years of age and younger, separate facilities, S322(2001-210),
H617Work Programs
PRIDE (Prison Rehabilitative Industries and DiversifiedEnterprises, Inc.)Generally, S1148(2001-242), H1133
PRIVATE INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES See: INVESTIGATIVE ANDSECURITY SERVICES
PRIVATE SCHOOLS See: SCHOOLS (PRIVATE); UNIVERSITIESAND COLLEGES (PRIVATE)
PROBATE CODE, S402, S866, S1398, H107(2001-36), H137(2001-226),H279(2001-180)
PROBATIONCommunity Control
DNA Testing See: GENETIC TESTINGDomestic violence offenders; batterers’ intervention program,
S1778, H1673(2001-50)Electronic monitoring; surcharge, S1148(2001-242), S1534, S1654,
H1967Notification of victim and others, offender placed on community
control, S306(2001-209), H1765Violations; allegations, S888(2001-109), H569
Correctional Probation OfficersCertification, S252(2001-94), S1534, S1708, S2036, H97, H261Death benefits, S264, H487Disability
Generally, S868, H249, H649Homestead Exemptions See: Exemptions under Property Taxes
under TAXATIONInjured in line of duty; health insurance coverage, H1775Retirement See: Special Risk Class under RETIREMENT
Disciplinary action; appeals, S1328, H955Qualifications for Employment See: Certification under
Correctional Probation Officers, this headingTraining, S1534, S1708, S2036
DNA Testing See: GENETIC TESTINGDomestic violence offenders; batterers’ intervention program, S1778,
H1673(2001-50)Drug offender probation, S232(2001-55)Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision, S306(2001-209),
H1765Parole See: PAROLEParole Commission See: PAROLEViolations; allegations, S888(2001-109), H569
PROPERTY TAX See: TAXATION
PROSTHETISTSSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OFLicensure; regulation, S962(2001-217), S1558(2001-277), H87, H1867Malpractice See: MALPRACTICE
PROSTITUTION See: SEX CRIMES
PSYCHIATRISTSSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF; PHYSICIANSMalpractice See: MALPRACTICE
PSYCHOLOGISTSSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OFLicensure; regulation, S1558(2001-277), S2158, H1867, H1895Malpractice See: MALPRACTICESchool Psychologists See: SCHOOLS
PSYCHOTHERAPISTS See: MARRIAGE AND FAMILYTHERAPISTS; Counselors under MENTAL HEALTH; ClinicalSocial Workers under SOCIAL WORKERS
PUBLIC BUILDINGSCapitol, S336(2001-186), S850(2001-267), H1255Defibrillators See: DEFIBRILLATORSDesignations See: DESIGNATIONSEducational Facilities See: Building Codes under CONSTRUCTION
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PUBLIC BUILDINGS (Cont.)Energy Conservation, Construction Industry Standards See: Building
Codes under CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRYGovernor’s mansion, S336(2001-186), S850(2001-267), H1255Juvenile Justice Department See: JUVENILE JUSTICE,
DEPARTMENT OFLease Property
Local governments; alternative procedure for disposition,S1132(2001-252), H441
Replacement leases, S850(2001-267), S2056, H567Local governments; alternative procedure for disposition of property,
S1132(2001-252), H441Public Construction Projects See: CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRYRadon Gas, Testing See: RADON GASState agencies, energy management, H1707(2001-259)
PUBLIC COUNSEL, S344, H41(2001-145)
PUBLIC DEFENDERSBudget expenditures, S1784(2001-56)Funding, court-related functions, S304(2001-265), S444, S1034Shell bill, S1008
PUBLIC FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS See: FOOD SERVICEESTABLISHMENTS
PUBLIC LODGING ESTABLISHMENTSDiscrimination See: DISCRIMINATIONLicensure; regulation, S784(2001-214), S856(VETOED), H85
PUBLIC MEETINGS See: SUNSHINE LAW
PUBLIC NUISANCE See: LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEESAffirmative action, H369Bumping, S466(2001-43), S1784(2001-56), H369Career Service System, S352, S466(2001-43), S874, S1506(2001-276),
S1558(2001-277), S2210, H369, H1811(2001-261), H1867Civil Service System
Duval County, H941(2001-329)Escambia County, H1903(2001-348)Pensacola, City of, S1892, H935Santa Rosa County, S2302, S2368, H1815(2001-340)
Classification plan; compensation plan, S466(2001-43), H369Code of Ethics
Commission on Ethics, S2196Contracts in violation of code, voidable, S822(2001-266), H623Contractual relationship conflicts, S822(2001-266), H623Financial disclosure, S1188, S1470, S1926, H367(2001-282),
H1803(2001-91)Postemployment restrictions, S822(2001-266), H623Relatives, employment of, H459Shell bill, S1416University employees, public; guidelines re employment,
contractual, or other relationship with business entity doingbusiness with university, S1750
Collective bargaining, S466(2001-43), S1386, H1655, H1943Deferred compensation programs, S304(2001-265), S466(2001-43),
S2060, H351, H1607Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) See: RETIREMENTDirect deposit, S466(2001-43), H369Disciplinary Actions
Grievance procedures, S466(2001-43), H369Reasonable cause, discretion of agency head, S466(2001-43), H369
Drug-free WorkplaceGenerally, H369Legislature See: LEGISLATURE
Education, tuition waivers or vouchers, S466(2001-43),S2002(2001-254)
Elections, Participation in See: ELECTIONS
PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (Cont.)Health care employees, standards re blood-borne-pathogens; use of
needleless systems and sharps with injury protection, S828, H193Incentives; savings sharing program, bonuses, etc., S466(2001-43),
S1784(2001-56), H369, H1977Insurance
Health Insurance, State Group Insurance Program See: GroupPolicies under Health Insurance under INSURANCE
Leave See: LEAVEMeritorious Service Awards Program, S466(2001-43), H369Offenses by Public Officers and Employees
Official misconduct, criminal misuse of official position,bid-tampering, perjury, disclosure or use of confidential criminaljustice information, etc., S714, H3
Other-personal-services temporary employment, S466(2001-43), H369Per Diem and Travel Expenses See: Travel, this headingPublic Records Exemption See: PUBLIC RECORDSRetirement See: RETIREMENTSelected Exempt Service, S466(2001-43), S874, S1262, H369, H1357,
H1811(2001-261)Senior Management Service Class, S466(2001-43), S874, S1188,
S1262, H369, H1357, H1811(2001-261)Shell bill, S990Tax-sheltered plan; accumulated sick leave or annual leave at
termination of employment, or as result of electing DROP,S466(2001-43), S468, H815
Travel, S1292, S2002(2001-254), H1459, H1825Vacancies in office, S1058Waiver of Sovereign Immunity in Tort Actions See: NEGLIGENCE
PUBLIC RECORDSCrash reports, commercial solicitation, S1092(2001-271), S1464,
H1819Criminal use of information obtained from public record, S514, S524Exemptions
Abandoned property or unclaimed property reports provided toBanking and Finance Department, S1280, H1585
Airports, security plans, S1062, H395(2001-59)Archaeological and cultural site locations, S2124, H1565(2001-162)Assisted living facilities, S1200(2001-44), S1848, H1881Autopsies, S1356, H1083(2001-1)Bank account numbers, credit or debit card account numbers given
to an agency for purpose of payment of fee or debt, S632, H383Bids
Service contracts, H1537Transportation or other public works projects, financial
statements by prospective bidders, S1838Child support services; applicants for and recipients of,
S772(2001-131), H599Children and Family Services Dept.; information re elderly persons
receiving services, etc., H1881Code enforcement officers, S768, S1766(2001-249), H731, H1701Communications
Communications service companies, information reCommunication Services Tax, S1836(2001-139), H1891
Mobile communications systems, S1762, H1437Radio communications systems, S1762, H1437Telecommunications, emergency telephone number “911“, S384,
H399(2001-71)Trunking radio communications systems, S1762, H1437
Community college presidents, applicants, S894, H1535Copyright, data processing software created by governmental
agencies, S2220(2001-251), H789Defense contractors, S486, H391, H1421Deferred presentment providers, S892(2001-268), H1985Disabled persons, paratransit services, S1238, H1951DNA analysis, felony arrestees, S270Economic development agencies; information re businesses’ plans
to locate, relocate, or expand their activities, S484, H389,H1541(2001-161)
Education Commissioner, applicants, S894, H1535Education Department, instructional personnel re student
assessments, H1695
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PUBLIC RECORDS (Cont.)Exemptions (Cont.)
Elderly Affairs Department, information re persons receivingservices, etc., S1726(2001-194), H1881
Elections, S1930, H275Florida Commercial Space Finance Corporation, S484,
H1541(2001-161)Florida Windstorm Underwriting Association, S2218, H1699Health care community, antitrust no-action letter, S414,
H401(2001-72)Health Care Practitioners
Osteopathic physicians, adverse incidents in certain health carefacilities, S692, S1734, H1067, H1871
Physicians, adverse incidents in certain health care facilities,S692, S1734, H1067, H1871
Health Department, information re individuals applying for orreceiving services from dept., S840(2001-108), H365
Health maintenance organizations (HMOs), risk-based capital planand risk-based capital adjusted reports, S2082, H1517
Infant abandonment; parent identification, S1314, H477Insurance
Insurance Department, documents, materials, or otherinformation re investigation, S2170, S2218, H1699
Insured persons, personal information, S1734, H1147Insurer receivership proceedings, S1458, H1103Surplus lines insurance, certain records, S1026, H405(2001-181)
Judges of compensation claims, certain information obtained byAdministrative Hearings Division, S1958
Juvenile justice quality assurance review, S2006Law enforcement agencies, employees, S1186Learning Gateway programs, S906, H1561Local governments, identifying information re certain employees,
spouses, and children, S768, S1766(2001-249), H731Long-Term-Care-Facility Joint Underwriting Association, claim
files, S2228Medicaid, supplemental rebates from pharmaceutical
manufacturers, S904(2001-216)Motor vehicle crash reports, S1466, H1805(2001-163)Nursing homes, S1200(2001-44), S1848, H1619, H1881Paternity Registry, H477Pawnbrokers, records of transactions delivered to law enforcement
officials, S804, H403(2001-151)Social services, temporary assistance programs, S2178,
H1385(2001-160)Sports-related industries and amateur athletics, direct-support
organizations, S454, H387(2001-150)State employees, personal information, S2128Target industry businesses, S486, H391, H1421Tobacco settlement, calculation of payments, S1562(2001-136),
H1523Toll facilities, electronic charges, S1060, H397(2001-70)Total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) program, S1380,
H721(2001-74)Tourism marketing projects, advertising research projects, trade
secrets, S456, H393(2001-69)U.S. Armed Forces, form DD-214, S1552University (State) presidents, applicants, S894, H1535University health services support organizations, S418,
H407(2001-35)Utilities, municipal, S382, H385(2001-87)Water management districts, identifying information re certain
employees, spouses, and children, S768, S1766(2001-249), H731Police reports; requirements re access, S1688, H995Shell bills, S892(2001-268), S894, S896, S898, S900, S902,
S904(2001-216), S906, S998
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONAppropriations See: APPROPRIATIONSCustomer service standards, S710(2001-80), H73Energy management coordinators, H1707(2001-259)Nominating Council, S1058Powers and duties, S1754, H1745
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (Cont.)Public Counsel See: PUBLIC COUNSELShell bills, S1434, S1436Telecommunications, Generally See: TELECOMMUNICATIONSUtilities, Generally See: UTILITIESWater and Wastewater See: WATER AND WASTEWATER
PUBLIC SERVICE TAX (MUNICIPAL) See: TAXATION
PUBLIC UTILITIES See: UTILITIES
PURCHASINGAttorney services, S822(2001-266), H623, H1383Bidding; invitation to bid, negotiate or request for proposal or quote,
S1560, S1738(2001-278), H1945Contractual Services
Professional services, competitive negotiation procedure, S2056,H1053(VETOED), H1381
Information technology or information technology resources, S874,S876, H1957
InsuranceGenerally See: State Group Insurance Program under Group
Policies under Health Insurance under INSURANCEProcedures, S1428(2001-192), H1513
Labor organizations, requirements as condition of procuring productsor services, S1022, H61
On-line procurement program, S876, S1560, S1738(2001-278), H1957Prompt Payment See: Finances under LOCAL GOVERNMENTSPublic Records Exemption See: PUBLIC RECORDSShell bill, S1678, S1718
PUTNAM COUNTYDesignations See: Roads and Bridges under DESIGNATIONSEnterprise Zones, Rural Communities See: ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENTRodman Reservoir/North Florida State Reserve, S1246, H1085
Q
QUAIL, S1204(2001-272), S2024
QUASI-JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS See: Local Governments underCOMPREHENSIVE PLANNING
R
RACINGDaytona Beach Racing and Recreational Facilities District (Volusia)
See: ATHLETICSPari-mutuel Wagering See: PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
RACKETEERING See: RICO
RADIATIONFreestanding Radiation Therapy Centers
Assessments See: HEALTH CARE FACILITIESRadiologic Technologists
Certification; regulation, S1558(2001-277), S2158, H1867, H1895
RADIOSAmateur Radio, License Plates See: License Plates under MOTOR
VEHICLESAmateur radio station antennas, S1502Communications Services Tax See: TAXATIONCriminal Activities
Police radio communications, interception; use of scanner or othercommunications device to assist in committing crime or avoidingpunishment, S1864, H1425(2001-127)
Two-way communication devices, used to facilitate crimes,S1198(2001-114), H1349
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RADIOS (Cont.)Defamation See: DEFAMATIONRadio Communication Systems, Public Records Exemption See:
PUBLIC RECORDSState Agency Law Enforcement Radio System
Generally, S874, H1811(2001-261)Trust Fund See: TRUST FUNDS
RADON GAS, S1312, H475(2001-53)
RAILROADS See: TRANSPORTATION
REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS See: APPRAISERS
REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND SALESPERSONSSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION,DEPARTMENT OF
Licensure; regulation, S348, S838(2001-179), S942, S1382,S1424(2001-274), S2056, H765, H1053(VETOED), H1089, H1097,H1923
REAL PROPERTYAbandoned or Unclaimed Property See: ABANDONED OR
UNCLAIMED PROPERTYDocuments Excise Tax See: TAXATIONJudicial sales procedure, S1978, H1981Liens on Commercial Real Estate See: LIENSLocal governments; alternative procedure for disposition of property,
S1132(2001-252), H441Marketable record titles, S2120, H1019Taxes See: Property Taxes under TAXATION
REAPPORTIONMENT See: APPORTIONMENT
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS See: PARKS ANDRECREATIONAL FACILITIES
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES See: MOTOR VEHICLES
RECYCLING See: SOLID WASTE
REGENTS, BOARD OF See: BOARD OF REGENTS
REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCILS See: COMPREHENSIVEPLANNING
RELIEF BILLSAllen, Russell; Transportation Department, S12Arvay, Joseph; City of Vero Beach, S22, H883Baucco, Patsy; Transportation Department, S244, H335Baucco, Valentino; Transportation Department, S244, H335Berdat, Alice, Estate; Corrections Department, S16, H1575Bigney, Lawrence Douglas; Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, S56,
H1195Bowman, Robert Keith; Board of Regents, University of South
Florida, USF Health Sciences Center Insurance Company, S78,H509
Brady, Eric; Broward County Sheriff’s Office, S82Calderon, Jessica Ann; Miami-Dade County, S20, H925Calderon, Lily Ann; Miami-Dade County, S20, H925Calderon, Sean Ryan; Miami-Dade County, S20, H925Chapman, Geraldine; Children and Family Services Department, S64Chapman, William; Children and Family Services Department, S64Colopy, Michael; Volusia County, S44De Paz, Hilda; Miami-Dade County, S68, H761Decker, George; Children and Family Services Department, S64Decker, Joan; Children and Family Services Department, S64Doe, Jane; Pinellas County School Board, S46Donaldson, Cora; City of Belle Glade, S70, H609England, Joshua; Monroe County School Board, S30, H801
RELIEF BILLS (Cont.)Falkinburg, Rosemary; City of West Palm Beach, S26, H889Ferguson, Kharmilia; Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, S32, H607Ferguson, Raymond; Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, S32, H607Fink, James; City of Key West, S38Garcia, Maria; Orange County Sheriff’s Office, S10, H451Gizzi, Lawrence; City of Hallandale, S48, H81Godwin, Kimberly; Children and Family Services Department, S42,
H57Helm, Margaret B.; Martin County, S76, H881Hennelly, Anne; St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office, S34Hennelly, William; St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office, S34Hopkins, Towanna Denise; Board of Regents, University of South
Florida, USF Health Sciences Center Insurance Company, S78,H509
Hopkins, Willie Lee; Board of Regents, University of South Florida,USF Health Sciences Center Insurance Company, H509
Jones, Angela; Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, S32, H607Juliano, Angelo; Transportation Department, S4Kelly, Alana; Hillsborough County School Board, S62, H191Kilpatrick, Clyde; Escambia County, S72, H229Lemonik, Jack Brett; Miami-Dade County, S14, H231Linton, Elizabeth; Gulf County, S24, H909Maracic, Nicholas; Broward County, S80McCarthy, Kathleen; Children and Family Services Department, S64McIntire, Billie Jo; Transportation Department, S8, H739McIntire, Christian; Transportation Department, S8, H739McIntire, Sarah; Transportation Department, S8, H739Mitchell, Steven; Halifax Hospital Medical Center, Volusia County
d/b/a Halifax Medical Center, S36, H893Noel, Flora; Health Department, S6, H241Noel, Jean; Health Department, S6, H241Noel, Minouche; Health Department, S6, H241Ortiz, Oscar; City of Miami, S50, H821(2001-302)Pena, Johammes; City of Hialeah, S28, H709Pena, Jose; City of Hialeah, S28, H709Police, Willie, III; City of Belle Glade, S70, H609Police, Willie, Jr., Estate; City of Belle Glade, S70, H609Police, Willie, Sr.; City of Belle Glade, S70, H609Rippe, Helene; City of Coral Springs, S54, H1181Roberts, Alfred Brinkley; City of St. Petersburg, S66, H795(2001-300)San Juan, Pamela McMahan; Orange County, S52, H711Santa Rosa County; Business and Professional Regulation
Department, S60Schwartz, Mark; North Broward Hospital District, H1113Skowronek, Anna Marie; City of Clearwater, S58, H823Skowronek, Eva; City of Clearwater, S58, H823Skowronek, Hubert Alexander; City of Clearwater, S58, H823Skowronek, Victor; City of Clearwater, S58, H823Smith, Frank Lee; General Revenue Fund, S292, H1483Strazza, Laura D.; Agriculture and Consumer Services Department,
S40, H1061Taylor, Richard F., Sr.; Hillsborough County School Board, S62, H191Torrence, James; Palm Beach County Health Care District, S74,
H819Wiggers, Mary Beth; Corrections Department, S18, H1611Williams, Rusha; Children and Family Services Department, S64Yost, Terri; Volusia County, S44
RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONSContraceptives, Insurance Coverage See: Health Insurance under
INSURANCEFaith-based Organizations, Generally See: FAITH-BASED
ORGANIZATIONSFamily Wellness Centers, Property Tax Exemption See: Property
Taxes under TAXATION
RESEARCHBiomedical Research Program; research re prevention, diagnosis, and
treatment of diseases related to tobacco use, S1286, S2214, S2236,S2286, H563(2001-73)
Florida Research Consortium; unite businesses and researchuniversities, development & commercialization of science &technology, S1750, S2008, H1953
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RESEARCH (Cont.)Investigational Medical Treatment See: Chronic, Disabling, or
Life-threatening Illnesses under DISEASESMarine Biotechnology Research and Development Program See:
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
RESIDENTIAL CHILD-CARE AGENCIES See: CHILD CARE
RESOLUTIONSSee also: CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS; MEMORIALSAquatics Awareness Month, April, S2242(ADOPTED)Baird, Scott M., Officer, S2230(ADOPTED)Bay of Pigs, S2324(ADOPTED), H9067(ADOPTED)Black Affairs Advisory Council, H9065(ADOPTED)Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October, S1396(ADOPTED),
H9055(ADOPTED)Bush, George W., President, H9003(ADOPTED)Chamber of Commerce Week, June 3-9, H9091(ADOPTED)Child Abuse Prevention Month, April, S2238(ADOPTED),
H9039(ADOPTED)Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, March, S1706(ADOPTED),
H9031(ADOPTED)Community Health Center Week, August 19-25, H9077(ADOPTED)Concurrent Resolutions
Elections, S1308, H37, S2-A, H1-AFederal income tax, H1963Florida Keys, S2150, S2388, S2396(ADOPTED), H1161Haskell, Edward G., Jr., Dr., S2106(ADOPTED), H1797House of Representatives, adjournment for more than 72
consecutive hours, H3-ALegislative Rules, Joint, SCR2-OrgLegislative session, joint session to receive Governor, HCR1-OrgManatee protection refuges, boating access to waterways, H1177Medicare, prescription drugs, S2386Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act; leasing of lands off Florida’s
coast, S860Speicher, Michael S., Lt. Cmdr., S2134
Convoy of Hope Day, Bay County, March 31, H9029(ADOPTED)Dauer, Manning, S2392Doctors’ Day, March 30, S2136(ADOPTED), H9019(ADOPTED)Earnhardt, Dale, S2222(ADOPTED), H9097(ADOPTED)Elections, S1308, H37, S2-A, S4-A(ADOPTED), H1-AExcellence in Apprenticeship Day, April 21, S2334F.S.U. Day, March 29, S2186(ADOPTED), H9011(ADOPTED)Familial Dysautonomia Day, June 10, S2320(ADOPTED)Fathers, H9057(ADOPTED)Federal income tax, H1963Florida Keys, S2150, S2388, S2396(ADOPTED), H1161Florida 4-H Youth Development Program, S2244(ADOPTED)Florida’s Great Northwest Day, April 18, S2322(ADOPTED)Friends of Our Nation’s Heroes, S2384(ADOPTED)Garfein, Stanley J., Rabbi, S2378(ADOPTED)Governor’s High School All-Stars, H9021(ADOPTED)Greater Miami Host Committee, Inc., S2256(ADOPTED)Gulf of Mexico coastline, H9101(ADOPTED)Ham Jam Week, November 1-4, H9081(ADOPTED)Haskell, Edward G., Jr., Dr., S2106(ADOPTED), H1797Healthy Start Coalitions Day, April 11, H9061(ADOPTED)Hill, Sheila Ann, S2394(ADOPTED)Holocaust Day, April 22, S2336(ADOPTED)Hometown U.S.A., H9087(ADOPTED)House of Representatives, adjournment for more than 72 consecutive
hours, H3-AHumphries, Frederick S., Dr., S2250(ADOPTED), H9069(ADOPTED)Infant Hearing Awareness Day, May 4, S2398(ADOPTED)Jamerson, Douglas Lee “Tim”, S2372(ADOPTED),
H9073(ADOPTED)James Madison Institute, H9009, H9015(ADOPTED)Joint Resolutions See: CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTSKalfas, Chris J., S2078(ADOPTED), H9017(ADOPTED)Kids Voting Broward, Inc., S1882(ADOPTED)Kiwanis, H9099(ADOPTED)
RESOLUTIONS (Cont.)Lake County Day, March 27, H9013(ADOPTED)Legislative session, joint session to receive Governor, HCR1-OrgLegislature, sale of chairs from Senate Chamber, SR4-OrgLymphedema D-Day, March 6, S1174(ADOPTED),
H9071(ADOPTED)Mack, Thomas B., H9089(ADOPTED)Manatee protection refuges, boating access to waterways, H1177Medicare, prescription drugs, S2386Melanoma Monday--Skin Cancer Awareness Day, May 7,
S2380(ADOPTED)Melvin, Jerry G., Representative, H9007(ADOPTED)Miami-Dade County Days, April 4-5, S2254(ADOPTED),
H9051(ADOPTED)Miami Edison Senior High School, S2284(ADOPTED),
H9075(ADOPTED)Mote, William Russell, Dr., S2148(ADOPTED), H9023(ADOPTED)Mothers, H9059(ADOPTED)National Day of Prayer, May 3, H9045(ADOPTED)National Guard Day, April 3, S2246(ADOPTED), H9041(ADOPTED)National Nurses Week, May 6-12, H9053(ADOPTED)North Florida Christian School, S2184(ADOPTED)O’Connell, Stephen C., Honorable, S2330(ADOPTED),
H9085(ADOPTED)Oceans Week, April 2-8, S508, S2200(ADOPTED),
H9043(ADOPTED)Organ Donation Awareness Month, April, H9079(ADOPTED)Orr, Dorothy Jackson, Dr., S2390(ADOPTED)Osteopathic Medicine Day, April 4, S204(ADOPTED),
H9049(ADOPTED)Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act; leasing of lands off Florida’s
coast, S860Paul, Dan, S2392Phi Theta Kappa, H9027(ADOPTED)Plew Elementary School, H9025(ADOPTED)Prescription drug coverage, Medicare, S2386Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, June, S2180(ADOPTED)Relay for Life Days, March 23-24, S2154(ADOPTED)Rules
House of Representatives, HR1-OrgLegislative Rules, Joint, SCR2-Org
St. Johns County Day, March 22, S2052(ADOPTED),H9001(ADOPTED)
Saint Patrick’s Day, March 17, H9005(ADOPTED)Scleroderma Awareness Month, June, S2280(ADOPTED)Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week, April 22-29,
S298(ADOPTED), H9037(ADOPTED)Space Day, April 2, H9033(ADOPTED)Speicher, Michael S., Lt. Cmdr., S2134Storytelling Week, November 11-17, H9083(ADOPTED)Swann, Max, S2392Take Your Dad to School Month, September, H9035(ADOPTED)Thomas, Pat Thomas Committee Room, SR6-OrgUniversity of Florida, S2288(ADOPTED), S2316(ADOPTED),
H9063(ADOPTED), H9095(ADOPTED)University of Miami, S2314(ADOPTED)Veterans, H9093(ADOPTED)Wake-Up Wednesday, September 19, S2282(ADOPTED)Weinke, Chris, H9047(ADOPTED)
RESOURCE RECOVERY AND MANAGEMENT See: Recyclingunder SOLID WASTE
RESPIRATORY THERAPISTSSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OFLicensure; regulation, S1558(2001-277), S2158, H1867, H1895Malpractice See: MALPRACTICE
RETAILERSConsumer Protection See: CONSUMER PROTECTIONCredit Cards See: CREDIT CARDS
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RETAILERS (Cont.)Debit Cards See: DEBIT CARDSDiscrimination See: DISCRIMINATIONPawnbrokers See: SECONDHAND DEALERSSales Tax See: SALES TAXSecondhand Dealers See: SECONDHAND DEALERSShopping carts, S1390, H1443Surveillance of customers in dressing rooms, S1282(2001-115), H1231Task Force on Retail Crime, S1282(2001-115), H531, H1231Theft See: THEFT
RETIREMENTBenefits
Calculation, S376, H785Disability, S2(2001-235), S538, H373, H787Special Risk Class See: Special Risk Class, this headingTermination of vested members, computation of benefits, S1298,
H1461Charter technical career centers, H1821(2001-262)Community College System, H1821(2001-262)Contributions, S2(2001-235), S234, S376, S478, S538, S670, S1594,
H149, H347, H485, H651, H785, H787, H1821(2001-262), H1931,H1947
Creditable Service“Average final compensation”, average of 3 highest fiscal years in
lieu of 5 highest fiscal years of compensation, S2(2001-235),S538, H373, H787
Eligibility for benefits, vesting, S538, H787Deferred Compensation Programs See: PUBLIC OFFICERS AND
EMPLOYEESDeferred Retirement Option Program (DROP), S2(2001-235), S468,
S1572, S1582, H649, H815, H1193(2001-47)Elected State and County Officers’ Class, S2(2001-235), S538, S872,
H649, H787, H1821(2001-262), H1931, H1947Eligibility with 25 years service & 55 years of age, S1594Firefighters
See also: Special Risk Class, this headingMunicipal firefighters’ pension trust funds, S182, S1220, S2294,
H341, H347, H457, H779, H1209, H1607Tampa Pension Fund for Firefighters and Police Officers,
S1996(2001-288), S1998, H899, H913Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, H1821(2001-262)Investments See: STATE FINANCESLaw Enforcement Officers
See also: Special Risk Class, this headingMunicipal police officers’ pension trust funds, S182, S1220, S2294,
H341, H347, H457, H1209, H1607Tampa Pension Fund for Firefighters and Police Officers,
S1996(2001-288), S1998, H899, H913West Palm Beach Police Pension Fund, H873(2001-312)
Leave Policies See: LEAVEMunicipal Officers and Employees
Pensacola, City of, S1888, H933Tampa, City of, S1990, S1992, H895, H911(2001-321)
“Normal retirement date,” definition, S378, S538, S1594, H15, H787OPS (other-personal-services) employees; alternative retirement
income security program, S466(2001-43), S468, H815Public Employee Optional Retirement Program; participants to direct
investment of retirement dollars into selected investments,S2(2001-235), S436, S872, H347, H503(2001-255),H1821(2001-262), H1931, H1947
RetireesHealth insurance, S2152, H63, H1821(2001-262), H1931
SchoolsDeferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) See: Deferred
Retirement Option Program (DROP), this headingEarly retirement, S378, H15Personnel, S378, S478, S982, H15, H485, H1141Reemployment after retirement, S1242, S1572, S1704, H723,
H1193(2001-47), H1505Senior Management Service Class, S2(2001-235), S538,
S822(2001-266), S872, S1594, S1926, H787, H1803(2001-91),H1821(2001-262), H1931
RETIREMENT (Cont.)Shell bill, S188Special Risk Administrative Support Class, S234, H651,
H1821(2001-262)Special Risk Class
Contributions, S2(2001-235), S872, H1821(2001-262)Correctional or forensic facilities, certain personnel, S872, S1384,
H1609Cost-of-living increase, S2(2001-235)Creditable service; retroactive payment, S2(2001-235)Disability benefits, S670, H149, H341, H347Emergency medical technicians and paramedics, supervisory
personnel, S2(2001-235), S694, S872, H299, H1947Firefighters, S2(2001-235), S694, S872, S1922(2001-279), S2202,
H1915, H1947Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, investigators, S1506(2001-276),
S1558(2001-277), H1217, H1867“Normal retirement date”, S538, H787Prior service, S234, H651Youth custody officer, Juvenile Justice Department,
H267(2001-125)State University System, S468, H815, H1821(2001-262)Tax-sheltered plan; accumulated sick leave or annual leave at
termination of employment, S466(2001-43), S468, H815
REVENUE, DEPARTMENT OFAppropriations See: APPROPRIATIONSCertified audit project; encourage businesses to hire independent
CPA to examine businesses’ tax compliance; settlement re penaltyliabilities, S1978, H1981
Probate See: PROBATE CODEReorganization, S1852(2001-122), H1937Sales Tax
Collections, private vendors to contract with department, S1638,S1978, H21(2001-225), H1981
Generally See: SALES TAXStreamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement; agreement with one or
more states to simplify sales and use tax administration, S1638,S1978, H21(2001-225), H1329, H1981
Shell bill, S1492Taxation, Generally See: TAXATIONTrust Funds See: TRUST FUNDSUnemployment Compensation Tax Collection Services See:
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION
REVISER’S BILL See: FLORIDA STATUTES
RICO, S340, H237
RIP CURRENTS See: BEACHES AND SHORES
RIVERSAquatic Plants See: PLANTSArtifacts from state-owned river bottoms, S2114, H1419(2001-199)Cleanup of organic detrital material from water bodies, S2074, H729Navigation Districts See: NAVIGATION DISTRICTSRainbow River Access Point (Marion), S1354, H713Waterways See: WATERWAYSWeeki Wachee River, S1408, H161Withlacoochee River; Tsala Apopka Chain of Lakes, restoration,
S1250, S1408, H161
ROADSDesignations See: DESIGNATIONSExpressway Authorities See: the specific expressway authority under
TRANSPORTATIONOutdoor Advertising Signs See: ADVERTISINGRights-of-way See: TRANSPORTATIONTraffic Control See: TRAFFIC CONTROLTransportation, Generally See: TRANSPORTATIONTransportation, Local Governments See: Transportation under
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
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ROADS (Cont.)Turnpikes See: TRANSPORTATION
ROBBERY See: THEFT
RODMAN RESERVOIR STATE RESERVE See: PARKS ANDRECREATIONAL FACILITIES
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY BILLS (RAB)Insurance Department, S2060, H1607State Department, S1420, H1323(2001-75)
RULESLegislative Rules See: Rules under LEGISLATURERulemaking Procedures See: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
RURAL AREAS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT See: ECONOMICDEVELOPMENT
RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES See: UTILITIES
S
SAFE-DEPOSIT BOXES See: FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
SAFETY BELTS See: MOTOR VEHICLES
ST. LUCIE COUNTYExpressway and Bridge Authority See: TRANSPORTATIONLearning Gateway See: Preschool Programs under EDUCATIONRelief Bills See: RELIEF BILLSRupert J. Smith Law Library, H929(2001-326)Utility sewer rates, wastewater residual sludge, S1662(2001-193),
H1491
ST. PETERSBURG, CITY OFPinellas County See: PINELLAS COUNTYRelief Bills See: RELIEF BILLSSt. Petersburg Junior College See: COMMUNITY COLLEGESSouth Florida Holocaust Museum, Inc., S460, S1216,
H1225(2001-201)University of South Florida St. Petersburg See: University of South
Florida under UNIVERSITIES (STATE)
SALES TAXAdmissions Tax, S802, S1696, H163, H547Athletic Facilities
Miami, City of; publicly owned football facility, certain sales taxproceeds used for renovation of facility, S184, H163
Collection, Revenue Dept. to contract with private vendors, S1638,S1978, H21(2001-225), H1981
County Discretionary Sales SurtaxCommunications Services Tax, S1878(2001-140), H1889County Public Hospital Surtax, H475(2001-53)Local Government Infrastructure Surtax, S310, H1617, H1929School Capital Outlay Millage Exchange Surtax, S498, H1331School Capital Outlay Surtax, S310, S462, H1(2001-41)Small County Surtax, H1617, H1929
CreditsBroadband technologies, S460, S1216, S1750, H1225(2001-201)Community contribution tax credit, S460, S966, S1216, H435,
H1225(2001-201)Enterprise zone jobs credit, S158, S460, S668(2001-101), S1216,
S1522, S1826, H83, H145, H205, H1225(2001-201), H1645Rural job tax credit, S460, S814(2001-106), S1216, H379,
H1225(2001-201)South Florida Holocaust Museum, Inc., S460, S1216,
H1225(2001-201)Urban high-crime area job tax credit, S814(2001-106), H379
DealersClaims; reports, S1978
SALES TAX (Cont.)Dealers (Cont.)
Credits See: Credits, this headingDistribution of proceeds, S650, S864, S1482, S1878(2001-140), S1978,
S2168, H289, H345, H1111, H1189, H1225(2001-201), H1493,H1889
ExemptionsAsphalt; indexed tax on manufactured asphalt, public works
project, S1236, H377Athletic facilities, public; used by collegiate team, S184, H163Boats; commercial fishing vessels, S1978, H1981Building materials, S158, S460, S668(2001-101), S1216, S1522,
S1750, S2048, S2160, H83, H145, H205, H1225(2001-201)Business property, S158, S460, S668(2001-101), S1216, S1522,
S2048, H83, H145, H205, H1225(2001-201)Citizen support organizations, S1978, H1981Clothing, S156, H251(2001-148)Contractors, tangible personal property purchased on behalf of
government, S1764, H1151Country clubs, fitness facilities, S802, H547Crime prevention services, S1978, H1981Defense technology, S664, H633Drunk driving prevention services, S1978, H1981Electrical energy, S668(2001-101), H205Electricity, certain uses, S1978, H1981Farm equipment, S1828, H963Fitness facilities, S802, H547Florida Folk Festival, S1978, H1981Health technology industry, S1750Internal Revenue Code s. 501(c)(3) organizations, S1978Juvenile delinquency prevention services, S1978, H1981Machinery and equipment, S664, S1750, S1800, S1978, H527,
H633, H1961, H1981Manufacturing facilities, S1800, H527, H1961, H1981Motion picture or video equipment used in production activities,
S1978, H1981Motor vehicles
Common carriers used in interstate commerce, S1978, H1981Sales of vehicles to nonresidents, S1956(2001-196), S1978, H807,
H1981PTO, S1978, H1981Railroads, S1978, H1981Real property; leases, rentals, and licenses, S128, S1878(2001-140),
S1978, H1889, H1981School supplies, S156, H251(2001-148)Space industry, S664, S1800, S1978, H527, H633, H1961, H1981Steam, certain uses, S1978, H1981Textbooks, postsecondary educational institutions, H1613Water, drinking; bottled, S128, S1978, H21(2001-225), H143,
H1981Freight forwarders to provide warehouse receipts for tangible
personal property to be transported outside of state by air orwater, S2008, H105, H1539
General provisions re revenue laws, S844, S1978, H601(2001-154),H1171, H1981
Limitations; increases in state revenue, S1414, H689Memorial to Congress, federal income tax deduction re sales taxes,
H1963Overpayments, S844, H601(2001-154), H1171Real property; Leases, Rentals, and Licenses
Exemptions See: Exemptions, this headingGenerally, S1556
Refunds re Sales Tax Exemptions See: the specific exemption underExemptions, this heading
RentalsReal Property; Leases, Rentals, and Licenses See: Real Property;
Leases, Rentals, and Licenses, this headingRevenue Department See: REVENUE, DEPARTMENT OFSports industry economic development projects, reimbursements,
S864, H345, H1225(2001-201)State tax policy, H1961Tourist Development Tax, S844, S1132(2001-252), S1978,
H601(2001-154), H1171, H1981
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SANTA ROSA COUNTYCivil Service Board, S2302, S2368, H1815(2001-340)Designations See: Roads and Bridges under DESIGNATIONSRelief Bills See: RELIEF BILLSSanta Rosa Bay Bridge Authority See: TRANSPORTATION
SARASOTA, CITY OFEnterprise Zones See: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SARASOTA COUNTYAirports See: AIRPORTSChildren’s Behavioral Crisis Unit Demonstration Model See:
MENTAL HEALTHEnglewood Area Fire Control District, S2348, H1183(2001-338)Enterprise Zones See: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTHoliday Park Park and Recreation District, S2370, H1855(2001-342)Manasota Watershed Basin See: WATER MANAGEMENT
DISTRICTSTri-Par Estates Park and Recreation District, S2346,
H1857(2001-343)
SATELLITE BEACH, CITY OFBoundaries, H1785(2001-339)
SCHOLARSHIPS See: STUDENT FINANCIAL AID ORSCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOOL READINESS See: Preschool Programs underEDUCATION
SCHOOLSSee also: CAREER EDUCATION; COMMUNITY COLLEGES;
EDUCATION; EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES; SCHOOLS(PRIVATE); UNIVERSITIES (STATE)
Accountability and School Performance“D” and “F” schools, S476, S1184, S1704, S1946, S2188, H781,
H1179, H1193(2001-47)School and student performance data, S636(2001-237), S680, S746,
S988, S1162(2001-170), S1184, S1588, S1710, S2108, H537,H1179, H1193(2001-47), H1463, H1533, H1545(2001-157),H1633(2001-90), H1695
Student Achievement Guarantee in Education (SAGE); academicachievement of economically disadvantaged students, H1653
AdministrationSee also: Personnel, this headingComplaints, H1193(2001-47)Death benefits, S866Principals, S974, H267(2001-125), H279(2001-180), H565Retirement See: RETIREMENT
AdmissionsHomeless children, S446(2001-98), H427School Readiness See: Preschool Programs under EDUCATION
Adult Entertainment Establishments, Location See: SEX CRIMESAfter School Programs See: Before and After School Programs, this
headingAlachua County
Career education program, S1602Assignment of Students to Schools
Parental/educational choice in selection of schools;scholarships/tuition vouchers, if applicable, S504, S1048,S1180(2001-82), H271, H303, H1495, H1661
Athletics See: Interscholastic Extracurricular Student Activities, thisheading
AttendanceLearnfare Program See: SOCIAL SERVICESMiami-Dade County See: Miami-Dade County, this headingViolent offenders; notification, alternative school, victim protection,
S974, H267(2001-125)Before and After School Programs
Aftercare Pilot Program; provides homework assistance and freedinner after school to certain children, S1918, H135
Standards, S1162(2001-170), H1533
SCHOOLS (Cont.)Before and After School Programs (Cont.)
Workforce Development See: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTBroward County
Health Care Services, Funding See: Health Care Services, thisheading
Budgets See: Finances, this headingCharter schools, S460, S822(2001-266), S1086, S1498, S1972, S2004,
S2022, H269(2001-86), H313, H511, H517, H971, H1197,H1225(2001-201), H1361
Class size, maximum, S646, S1554, H429, H647Courses of Study
Advanced International Certificate of Education Program,S2002(2001-254), H1809
African American history, S370, H555Agriscience Foundations I, S1922(2001-279), H1915Career and technical education program, S1640, S2004, S2008,
H1467College/Career Fast Start; increase number of disabled students
admitted & completing AA degree, AS degree, or workforcedevelopment program, S118, H1047
Dual Enrollment Program, S680Elections; voting instruction, S2194, H1583Jobs for Florida’s Graduates, school-to-work program, S460, S1498,
S2004, H313, H1225(2001-201)Labor, S1264Preschool Programs See: EDUCATIONReading, S520, H1093Sex education, S214, H169Workforce Development Education See: ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENTDevelopmental research schools, H269(2001-86), H1361, H1753Discipline
Expulsion, S492In-school suspension, S820, H1257Liability of Teachers re Discipline of Students See: Teachers, this
headingDropout Prevention
Second chance schools, S492Dual Enrollment Program See: Courses of Study, this headingEducational Facilities See: EDUCATIONAL FACILITIESEminent Domain See: EMINENT DOMAINEscambia County
Health Care Services, Funding See: Health Care Services, thisheading
FinancesAudits; legislative oversight of governmental programs,
S822(2001-266), S2022, H1197Best financial management practices, review, S1496, S1780,
H269(2001-86), H425Budgets, S1710, H1545(2001-157)Depositories, Public Funds See: DEPOSITORIES (PUBLIC
FUNDS)District millage elections, S128, S310, S1118(2001-40), S1374,
S1576(2001-137), S1872(2001-220), S1978, S2108District school tax, S128, S310, S498, S1118(2001-40), S1374,
S1576(2001-137), S1872(2001-220), S1978, S2108, H1331,H1411, H1617
Documents Excise Tax, Levy of Optional Surtax by School BoardsSee: Documents Excise Tax under TAXATION
Lottery Revenue See: Funding under EDUCATIONMinimum classroom expenditure requirements; districts failing to
meet academic standards must increase classroom instructionusing operating funds, S1710, H1545(2001-157)
Noninstructional services; transportation, food, and facilitiesoperations and maintenance; analyze cost, determine costeffectiveness of private sector, S2040
Public Education Capital Outlay (PECO) See: Funding underEDUCATION
School Capital Outlay Surtax See: County Discretionary SalesSurtax under SALES TAX
School District Guarantee Program; districts to enhance credit &borrowing capacity to extent of authorized millage, certificates ofparticipation, S310, S2046, H1615
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SCHOOLS (Cont.)Finances (Cont.)
School impact fees, S498, H1331School improvement matching grants, S934, H185Supplemental Academic Instruction Categorical Fund, H1179
Fire Drills See: Safety, this headingFlorida On-line High School See: Technology under EDUCATIONFood service programs, S1840, S1918, S2040, H135, H545Graduation See: High Schools, this headingHealth Care Services
Background screening, S1312, H475(2001-53)Funding, S792(2001-104), S1312, S1618, H475(2001-53)Immunizations See: IMMUNIZATIONSMedical procedures, performance by nonmedical personnel, S1312,
H475(2001-53)Nonprescription medication, assistance in administration, S780,
H357High Schools
Grading system, S636(2001-237), S680, H577Graduation requirements, S370, S1922(2001-279), H555, H1915Invocation or benediction, H1199Voter Registration See: ELECTIONS; Courses of Study, this
headingHillsborough County
Health Care Services, Funding See: Health Care Services, thisheading
Instructional MaterialsTechnology See: EDUCATION
Interscholastic Extracurricular Student ActivitiesAthletics, S1192, S1442, S1558(2001-277), S1570, S2084, H725,
H1123, H1475, H1867Charter school students, participation at assigned school, S1972,
H269(2001-86), H1361Miami-Dade County
Attendance, compulsory; pilot program, S1770, H513Health Care Services, Funding See: Health Care Services, this
headingHurricane Loss Mitigation Program See: Disaster Relief under
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENTMonroe County
Education Finance Program, computation of district’s required localeffort, S944, H481
Health Care Services, Funding See: Health Care Services, thisheading
Orange CountyFlorida On-line High School See: Technology under EDUCATION
Palm Beach CountySchool-based Alternative to Suspension Programs (SASPs), H1257
Parental Choice See: Assignment of Students to Schools, this headingPersonnel
See also: Administration, this heading; Teachers, this headingAdjunct educators, S1704, H1193(2001-47)Career specialists, S1640, S2004, S2008, H1467First responders, S1558(2001-277), H1867Guidance counselors, S476, S1640, S2004, S2008, S2188, H781,
H1467Health Services Personnel See: Health Care Services, this headingInstructional Paraprofessional Scholarship Program See:
STUDENT FINANCIAL AID OR SCHOLARSHIPSLeave See: LEAVENoninstructional personnel, S114Retirement See: RETIREMENTTeacher athletic trainers, S1558(2001-277), H1867
Pinellas CountySchool-based Alternative to Suspension Programs (SASPs), H1257School Board, S1270, H559(2001-294)
Prayer, H1199Preschool Programs See: EDUCATIONPrincipals See: Administration, this headingPsychologists
See also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisionsunder HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF
SCHOOLS (Cont.)Psychologists (Cont.)
Licensure; regulation, S1558(2001-277), S2158, H1867, H1895Malpractice See: MALPRACTICE
Public Education Capital Outlay (PECO) See: Funding underEDUCATION
SafetyEducational Facilities See: EDUCATIONAL FACILITIESEmergency drills, S410Hazardous Walking Conditions See: Transportation, this headingSafety and security practices, S2144, S2166, H267(2001-125),
H1495Shell bill, S196Victims or siblings of victims; protection when offender is student
attending same school, S974, H267(2001-125)Zero tolerance for crime policy, S492, S974, H267(2001-125)
School advisory councils, S1702, H265School Boards
Comprehensive Planning See: COMPREHENSIVE PLANNINGEducational Facilities See: EDUCATIONAL FACILITIESEminent Domain See: EMINENT DOMAINEmployment of Relatives See: Code of Ethics under PUBLIC
OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEESInsurance, Participation in State Group Insurance Program and
Prescription Drug Program See: Group Policies under HealthInsurance under INSURANCE
Pinellas County School Board See: Pinellas County, this headingPowers and duties, S410, S636(2001-237), S680, S822(2001-266),
S1162(2001-170), S1254, S1278, S1496, S1704, S1802, S2022,S2046, S2108, H277(2001-149), H425, H977, H1179,H1193(2001-47), H1197, H1199, H1533, H1615
Prompt payment of obligations, S870(2001-169), H113School Readiness See: Preschool Programs under EDUCATIONSports See: Interscholastic Extracurricular Student Activities, this
headingStudents
Pregnant or married students, H1533Records, release, S192, H1405
SuperintendentsSee also: the specific subjectPowers and duties, S1704, S2108, H565, H1193(2001-47), H1533
TeachersCertification
Alternative certification program, S458, H543, H1505Athletic coach, S1704, H1193(2001-47)Generally, S1704, S1904, H1179, H1193(2001-47)National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)
certification program, S746, H1463Complaints, S1644, S1704, H1193(2001-47)Death benefits, S866, H279(2001-180)Disciplinary actions against; reporting, H565Incentives, salary bonuses, and other monetary awards, S458,
S746, S1684(2001-219), S1704, H543, H1179, H1193(2001-47),H1463, H1505, H1521, H1689
Leave See: LEAVELiability, S878, S1876, H409(2001-46)Out-of-field, S1704, H1193(2001-47), H1505Personnel, Noninstructional See: Personnel, this headingProfessional Development
Academies; assist with human-resource-development needs ofprofessional educators, schools, and school districts, S1640,H1773
Financial Aid or Scholarships See: STUDENT FINANCIAL AIDOR SCHOLARSHIPS
Mathematics and Science Teacher Education Program; improveteaching of these courses in public schools, S746, H1463
Regional educational consortia, S1640, S1704, H1193(2001-47),H1773
Transition to Teaching; professionals interested in changingcareers, placement in high-poverty school districts, S458,S1684(2001-219), H543, H1689
Recruitment and retention, S1704, H1193(2001-47), H1505
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SCHOOLS (Cont.)Teachers (Cont.)
Retirement See: RETIREMENTShell bill, S1474
Technology See: EDUCATIONTransportation
Generally, S310, S326, S492, S780, S974, S1592, S2040, S2056,H267(2001-125), H357, H1053(VETOED), H1347, H1533, H1617
Hazardous walking conditions, S326, S1592, H1347Vouchers See: Assignment of Students to Schools, this headingWeapons and Firearms
Minors See: MINORSPossession, Display, Discharge, Sale, or Transfer See: WEAPONS
AND FIREARMS
SCHOOLS (PRIVATE)Parental/educational choice in selection of schools;
scholarships/tuition vouchers, if applicable, S504, S1048,S1180(2001-82), H271, H303, H1495, H1661
Postsecondary Career SchoolsFunding; expenditures from Institutional Assessment Trust Fund,
state appropriations as source of matching funds, S1494
SCOOTERS See: BICYCLES
SEAPORTS See: PORTS AND HARBORS
SEARCH AND SEIZURESafety belt violations; search of motor vehicle, its contents, the
driver, or passenger by law enforcement officers, S1288, H67
SECONDARY METALS RECYCLERSRegistration; regulation, S844, S1978, H601(2001-154), H1171,
H1981
SECONDHAND DEALERSPawnbrokers
Licensure; regulation, S706, S784(2001-214), S804, H403(2001-151),H1107, H1449
Registration; regulation, S844, S1978, H601(2001-154), H1171,H1981
SECRETARY OF STATE See: STATE, DEPARTMENT OF
SEMINOLE COUNTYDesignations See: Roads and Bridges under DESIGNATIONSExpressway Authority See: TRANSPORTATIONSheriff; Child Protection Investigations See: Child Abuse under
ABUSE
SENTENCINGSee also: the specific crimeDeath or Life Imprisonment Sentence Proceedings
Aggravating CircumstancesMultiple physical injuries upon victim, S812Mutilate or dismember victim’s dead body or sexually or grossly
abuse victim’s dead body, S812Victim aware of impending homicide and asked that his life be
spared, S812Victim had injunction for protection against domestic violence or
injunction for protection against repeat violence, S812Capital Case Staff Attorney Program; assist circuit judges
presiding over cases (seeking death penalty) with legalassistance & expertise, S842, H697
Mental retardation, S238(2001-202), H1095Waiver, S812
Death PenaltyExecution, S124, H951(PASSED)Minimum age requirement, S812, H1705
DNA Testing See: GENETIC TESTINGGuidelines
Generally, S122, S238(2001-202), S322(2001-210), S338(2001-236),S360, S514, S524, S540(2001-99), S624, S676(2001-239), S714,S716, S786, S846, S926, S1002, S1038, S1092(2001-271), S1196,S1198(2001-114), S1282(2001-115), S1318(2001-244), S1350,S1430, S1536, S1558(2001-277), S1666, S1778, S2158, H3, H131,H175(2001-147), H315, H525, H531, H617, H695(2001-126),H737, H1049, H1187, H1231, H1349, H1401, H1455, H1465,H1529, H1671, H1673(2001-50), H1705, H1819,H1845(2001-233), H1867
SENTENCING (Cont.)Juveniles Prosecuted as Adults See: Adult Prosecution under
Juvenile Justice under MINORS
SERVICE OF PROCESS, S822(2001-266), S2080, H623, H1515
SERVICE WARRANTY ASSOCIATIONS, S2240(2001-281), H1787
SEVERANCE TAX See: TAXATION
SEWAGE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL SYSTEMS See: WATERAND WASTEWATER
SEX CRIMESAdult entertainment establishments, location near schools,
S2118(2001-177), H1777Conditional Release See: PAROLEDetention facilities, local and state; sexual misconduct by employees,
sexual violence among inmates, S226(2001-92), S466(2001-43),H285, H369
Evidence See: EVIDENCELewd or lascivious offenses committed upon or in presence of elderly
persons or disabled adults, S136, S1666, H735Minors
Lewd or lascivious offenses, S136, S444, S1666, H25, H735Limitation of Actions See: LIMITATION OF ACTIONSLuring or enticing child into structure, dwelling, or conveyance,
S444, H25Pornography
Internet See: TELECOMMUNICATIONSObscene material, S136, S720, S1666, H735, H811
Sexual performance by child, S136, S1666, H735Pornography
Computer/Internet Pornography See: TELECOMMUNICATIONSEstablishments that display, sell, or distribute; location near
schools, S2118(2001-177), H1777Minors, Involving See: Minors, this heading
Prostitution, S136, S912(2001-110), S974, S1666, H267(2001-125),H735, H1131
Sentencing See: SENTENCINGSexual Battery
Court Costs/Surcharge See: COURTSDefinitions, S136, S1666, H735Rules of Evidence, Civil Actions See: EVIDENCE
Sexual Offenders and Sexual PredatorsDNA Testing See: GENETIC TESTINGInvoluntary civil commitment, S1680Notification of presence, S306(2001-209), S388, S974, S1680,
H245(2001-124), H267(2001-125), H1765Repeat offenders, S1690Residence within specified distance of where children congregate;
conditional release supervision, S2038, H25, H1485School attendance by certain offenders, S974, H267(2001-125)
Sexual violence, guidelines for law enforcement agencies inresponding to allegations of sexual violence; reduce incidences,protect victims, etc., S1340, H1557
SHELL BILLSAgriculture and Consumer Services Department, S530, S534, S1078Building codes, S190, S336(2001-186)Business and Professional Regulation Department, S1072, S1076Career Service System, S466(2001-43)Children and families in need of services, S1320Children and Family Services Department, S882Community Affairs Department, S1156Corrections Department, S750, S752, S1002Economic Development
Black Business Investment Board, S1772Enterprise zones, S730Generally, S722, S732, S1500International trade and investment activities, S726Labor and workforce development, S734, S880
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SHELL BILLS (Cont.)Economic Development (Cont.)
Sports and entertainment industries, S728Urban areas, S724
EducationGenerally, S192, S986, S988, S1472Safety, S196Student financial assistance, S1682Teachers, S1474
Elderly Affairs Department, S796Elections, S172, S186, S198, S200, S1116, S1118(2001-40), S1120,
S1122, S1124, S1168, S1374, S1418, S1448, S1546, S1548, S1550,S1656, S1660, H189
Energy, electric energy supply, S1074Environmental Protection
Developments of regional impact, S310, S380Generally, S194
Growth management, S310, S380Health care, S334, S1558(2001-277)Health Care Administration Agency, S792(2001-104)Health Department, S794Identity theft, S996Insurance, S936Judiciary
Family law, S1322Generally, S1332, S1334State Courts System, S1006
Juvenile Justice Department, S758, S760, S1000Law Enforcement Department, S754, S756Legal Affairs Department, S1004, S1336, S1338Long term care facilities, S1974Lottery Department, S1486Medical licensing, S1014Military Affairs Department, S1154Payday advance lenders, S1526(2001-119)Public defenders, S1008Public officers and employees, S990Public records, S892(2001-268), S894, S896, S898, S900, S902,
S904(2001-216), S906, S998Public Service Commission, S1434, S1436Retirement, S188Revenue Department, S1492Seaport security and vessel operations, S978(2001-112), S980Shellfish processors, S1808State attorneys, S1008State Department, S920, S1388State government, S872, S874, S876, S994, S1416, S1678, S1718,
S1784(2001-56)Taxation
Administration, S1100, S1102Communications services, S1108Generally, S1104, S1106Property taxes, S1110, S1112
Technology development, S332Transportation
Generally, S394, S396, S398High-speed ground transportation system, S1178Highway safety, S390, S392
Veterans’ Affairs Department, S798, S1152Windstorm insurance, S764
SHERIFFS See: Nonpartisan Elections under ELECTIONS; LAWENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
SHIPWRECKS See: HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SHOPPING CARTS, S1390, H1443
SHOTS See: IMMUNIZATIONS
SIGNS, OUTDOOR See: ADVERTISING
SOCIAL SERVICESCash assistance program, S2002(2001-254), H1741(2001-232)
SOCIAL SERVICES (Cont.)Children
Child Care See: Subsidized Child Care Program under CHILDCARE; Before and After School Programs under SCHOOLS
Child-placing Agencies See: CHILD CAREChildren in Need of Services See: Children and Families in Need of
Services under MINORSHealth Care See: Children’s Medical Services under HEALTH
CARESchool Readiness See: Preschool Programs under EDUCATION
Disproportionate Share Program See: MEDICAIDFaith-based Organizations See: FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONSFamilies in Need of Services See: Children and Families in Need of
Services under MINORSFamily Foster Homes See: FOSTER CAREFood, Donation See: FOODFood Stamps
Child support, cooperation with enforcement agency,S1284(2001-158), H1869
Eligibility, S2216, H1409Immigrants, S2262
Health Care See: Health Care Access under HEALTH CARE;MEDICAID
Homeless assistance, S294, S446(2001-98), H19(2001-143), H427Housing, Generally See: HOUSINGImmigrants
Food Stamps See: Food Stamps, this headingHealth Care See: Health Care Access under HEALTH CARE
Individual Development Accounts (IDAs)Person, limited means; opportunity to accumulate assets,
facilitate/mobilize savings, promote education, homeownership,microenterprise development, etc., S350(2001-96), H423
Learnfare Program, S1278, H277(2001-149)Medicaid See: MEDICAIDPassport to Economic Progress; increase income re eligibility for
temporary cash assistance, extend time for receipt ofwelfare-transition benefits, S1672(2001-175), H1431
Temporary Assistance Programs; Public Meetings and PublicRecords, Exemption See: PUBLIC RECORDS; SUNSHINE LAW
Working families wage supplement, payment equal to 20% of earnedincome tax credit; payments from TANF, H551
SOCIAL WORKERSClinical Social Workers
See also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisionsunder HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF
Licensure; regulation, S1558(2001-277), S2158, H1867, H1895Malpractice See: MALPRACTICE
Florida Atlantic University, Master’s Program See: Florida AtlanticUniversity under UNIVERSITIES (STATE)
SOLICITATIONCharitable Funds See: CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONSCrash Reports, Commercial Solicitation See: Accidents under
TRAFFIC CONTROLMinors, Solicitation on Public Streets See: TRAFFIC CONTROLPublic Transportation Facilities, Permits See: Transportation
Facilities under TRANSPORTATIONTelephone Solicitation See: Telemarketing under
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
SOLID WASTEBatteries, lead-acid, S844, S1664, S1978, H601(2001-154), H1171,
H1635(2001-258), H1981Collection Vehicles, Unattended See: TRAFFIC CONTROLConstruction and demolition debris, S640, S1664, S1908, S2142,
H125, H1635(2001-258), H1793Employees of Solid Waste Departments, Passengers of Vehicles See:
Trucks under TRAFFIC CONTROLEnvironmental administrative penalties, S1664, H1635(2001-258)Grants, counties with population less than 100,000, S862,
S2002(2001-254)
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SOLID WASTE (Cont.)Palm Beach County, Solid Waste Authority, H945(2001-331)Permits See: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONPrivate services, S2142, H1793Recycling, S834, S862, S1908, S2002(2001-254), S2142, H9(2001-224),
H1793Tires, waste, S844, S1978, H601(2001-154), H1171, H1981
SOUTHWEST RANCHES, TOWN OFBoundaries, S2276, H835
SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY See: NEGLIGENCE
SPACE INDUSTRYAppropriations See: APPROPRIATIONSCape Canaveral Air Station, S1482, H1111Florida Commercial Space Finance Corporation, S484,
H1541(2001-161)Kennedy Space Center, S1482, H1111Sales Tax Exemption See: SALES TAXSpace Research Institute, S1976, S2008, H1053(VETOED)Spaceport Florida Authority, S1976, S2056, H1053(VETOED)
SPAS See: POOLS
SPECIAL AND LOCAL ACTSSee: Specific County, Municipality, or District
SPECIAL DISTRICTSAirports See: AIRPORTSCommunity Improvement Authorities See: ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENTFire Control Districts See: FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROLGeneral provisions re operation of special districts, S822(2001-266),
S2022, H1197, H1827Hospital Districts See: HOSPITALSPark and Recreation Districts See: PARKS AND RECREATIONAL
FACILITIESPrompt payment of obligations, S870(2001-169), H113Public Facilities, Certificates of Need See: HEALTH CARE
FACILITIESRainbow Lakes Estates (Levy; Marion), H479(2001-293)Water Control Districts See: WATER AND WASTEWATER
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTSSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OFLicensure; regulation, S1558(2001-277), S2158, H1867, H1895Malpractice See: MALPRACTICE
SPORTS See: ATHLETICS
SPRINKLERS See: LANDSCAPE
STALKINGCyberstalk, S960, H1759
STATE AGENCIESSee also: the specific departmentAbolishment
Banking and Finance Department See: BANKING AND FINANCE,DEPARTMENT OF
Board of Regents See: BOARD OF REGENTSBoards, commissions, councils and other entities, S1410,
S1922(2001-279), H501(2001-89)Citrus Department See: Department of Citrus under CITRUSInsurance Department See: Department of Insurance under
INSURANCEState Board of Community Colleges See: EDUCATION
Administrative Procedures See: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURESAircraft Pool See: MANAGEMENT SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
STATE AGENCIES (Cont.)Appropriations
State Planning and Budgeting See: STATE FINANCESTo Specific Agencies See: APPROPRIATIONS
Audits, S822(2001-266), S2022, H1197Budgets See: STATE FINANCESCivil Actions Involving Executive Branch See: CIVIL ACTIONSCompetitive Government Council; review of govt. services &
functions, performance of those services & functions bynongovernment providers, S1158, S2182, H1549, H1573, H1605
CreationBanking and Insurance Department See: BANKING AND
INSURANCE, DEPARTMENT OFFinancial Services Department See: FINANCIAL SERVICES,
DEPARTMENT OFInsurance and Financial Services Department See: INSURANCE
AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFState Finance Department See: STATE FINANCE, DEPARTMENT
OFCrimes against state agencies, S1810Customer service standards, S710(2001-80), H73Economic development, agencies to review programs and policies,
recruit and retain business enterprises, H1473Energy management coordinators, H1707(2001-259)Human resource services; outsource, S2002(2001-254), H1809Information Resources Management See: INFORMATION
RESOURCES MANAGEMENTInsurance, Health Insurance See: Group Policies under Health
Insurance under INSURANCELease Property See: PUBLIC BUILDINGSLegal Services See: Attorney Services under PURCHASINGLegislative oversight of governmental programs, S822(2001-266),
S2022, H1197Lobbyists, Retaining See: LOBBYISTSMeritorious Service Awards Program See: PUBLIC OFFICERS AND
EMPLOYEESPublic Buildings See: PUBLIC BUILDINGSPublic Officers and Employees, Generally See: PUBLIC OFFICERS
AND EMPLOYEESPublic Records See: PUBLIC RECORDSPurchasing See: PURCHASINGReorganization
Agriculture and Consumer Services Department See: Departmentof Agriculture and Consumer Services under AGRICULTURE
Auditor General See: AUDITOR GENERALBanking and Finance Department See: BANKING AND FINANCE,
DEPARTMENT OFBoard of Regents See: BOARD OF REGENTSBusiness and Professional Regulation Department See: BUSINESS
AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OFChildren and Family Services Department See: CHILDREN AND
FAMILY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFCommunity Affairs Department See: COMMUNITY AFFAIRS,
DEPARTMENT OFCorrections Department See: CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OFEducation Department See: Department of Education under
EDUCATIONEnvironmental Protection Department See: Department of
Environmental Protection under ENVIRONMENTALPROTECTION
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission See: FISH ANDWILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Health Care Administration Agency See: HEALTH CAREADMINISTRATION AGENCY
Health Department See: HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OFInsurance Department See: Department of Insurance under
INSURANCEJuvenile Justice Department See: JUVENILE JUSTICE,
DEPARTMENT OFLabor and Employment Security Department See: LABOR AND
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFLaw Enforcement Department See: LAW ENFORCEMENT,
DEPARTMENT OF
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STATE AGENCIES (Cont.)Reorganization (Cont.)
Legal Affairs Department See: LEGAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENTOF
Management Services Department See: MANAGEMENTSERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
State Board of Administration See: ADMINISTRATION, STATEBOARD OF
State Department See: STATE, DEPARTMENT OFState Fire Marshall See: FIRE MARSHALL, STATETransportation Department See: Department of Transportation
under TRANSPORTATIONTreasurer See: TREASURERWorkforce Innovation Agency See: WORKFORCE INNOVATION
AGENCYState Finances, Generally See: STATE FINANCESState Motor Pool See: MANAGEMENT SERVICES, DEPARTMENT
OFVolunteers See: VOLUNTEERSWaiver of Sovereign Immunity in Tort Actions See: NEGLIGENCE
STATE ATTORNEYSBudget expenditures, S1784(2001-56)Funding, court-related functions, S304(2001-265), S444, S1034Inmate Release, Notification See: Prisoners under PRISONSSentencing, Generally See: SENTENCINGShell bill, S1008Telemarketing See: TELECOMMUNICATIONS
STATE, DEPARTMENT OFAdministrative Procedures See: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURESAppropriations See: APPROPRIATIONSArts, Generally See: ARTSCorporations, Generally See: CORPORATIONSCultural Endowment Program See: ARTSElections See: ELECTIONSElectronic filing services, fees, S1620, S1880(2001-195), H575Fictitious Name Registration See: FICTITIOUS NAMESHistoric Preservation, Generally See: HISTORIC PRESERVATIONHistorical Resources Division
Powers and duties, S1420, S2114, H1323(2001-75),H1419(2001-199)
Lighthouses See: LIGHTHOUSESMuseums See: MUSEUMSReorganization, S1982Rulemaking authority (RAB), S1420, H1323(2001-75)Secretary of State
Powers and duties, S1138Security Officer or Investigator, Assault and Battery See: ASSAULT
AND BATTERYShell bill, S920, S1388Trust Funds See: TRUST FUNDSUniform Commercial Code, Secured Transactions See:
COMMERCIAL CODE, UNIFORM
STATE EMPLOYEES See: PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
STATE FINANCE, DEPARTMENT OFCreation, S1886
STATE FINANCESAppropriations
State agencies to transfer positions and appropriations,circumstances, S874, S1716, S1784(2001-56), S2002(2001-254),H1809, H1811(2001-261), H1977
To Specific Agencies See: APPROPRIATIONSAudits, S822(2001-266), S2022, H1197Budgets
Agencies to include inventory of litigation in which agency isinvolved which may require additional appropriations,S822(2001-266), S1784(2001-56), H623, H1977
Agency planning; performance outcome measures; activity-basedplanning and budgeting, S1784(2001-56), S2002(2001-254),H1809, H1977
STATE FINANCES (Cont.)Budgets (Cont.)
Consensus Estimating ConferencesCriminal Justice Estimating Conference, S1784(2001-56)Juvenile Justice Estimating Conference, S1716School Readiness Program Estimating Conference,
S1162(2001-170), S1802, H977, H1533Social Services Estimating Conference, S1162(2001-170),
S1784(2001-56), H1533Workforce Estimating Conference, H1505
Joint Legislative Budget Commission, SCR2-OrgJudicial branch, funding; court-related functions, S304(2001-265),
S444, S1034Legislative budget requests, S532(2001-238), S822(2001-266),
S1028, S1494, S1716, S1784(2001-56), H529, H623, H1977,H1979
Revising procedures used in submitting and reviewing requests forstate funds, S1784(2001-56), H1977
Shell bill, S1784(2001-56)Court settlements negotiated by state, expenditure of funds,
S1784(2001-56), H1977Debt affordability analysis, S1100, S1784(2001-56), H1973Depositories, Public Funds See: DEPOSITORIES (PUBLIC FUNDS)Electronic remittance and distribution of funds collected by clerks of
court, S1852(2001-122), H1937Investments, S1750, S2008, H1505, H1953, H1979Legislative oversight of governmental programs, S822(2001-266),
S2022, H1197Planning; long-range program plans, S1716, S1784(2001-56), H1977Relief Bills See: RELIEF BILLSTaxation
Generally See: TAXATIONLimitations; increases in state revenue, S1414, H689Motor Fuel, Special Fuel, and Other Pollutant Taxes See: MOTOR
FUEL, SPECIAL FUEL, AND OTHER POLLUTANT TAXESSales Tax See: SALES TAX
Trust FundsAdministration, S1716, H1979Created, Recreated, or Terminated See: TRUST FUNDSDeficits, S1784(2001-56), H1977Reserves, S1716Service charge, 0.3 percent, S1784(2001-56), S1978, H21(2001-225),
H1977, H1981Transfer of appropriations for operations from trust funds,
circumstances, S1784(2001-56), H1977
STATE FIRE MARSHAL See: FIRE MARSHAL, STATE
STATE LANDS See: LANDS
STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES See: PUBLIC OFFICERSAND EMPLOYEES
STATE PARKS See: DESIGNATIONS; PARKS ANDRECREATIONAL FACILITIES
STATE UNIVERSITIES See: UNIVERSITIES (STATE)
STATEWIDE PROSECUTOR, S144(2001-54), S180, S714, H3
STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS See: LIMITATION OF ACTIONS
STONE CRABS See: FISHING (SALTWATER)
STREET GANGS, S122, H695(2001-126)
STUDENT FINANCIAL AID OR SCHOLARSHIPSSee also: Tuition under Students under COMMUNITY COLLEGES;
Tuition under Students under UNIVERSITIES (STATE)Academic program contracts with independent institutions, H1509Aviation programs, S2068, H1697
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STUDENT FINANCIAL AID OR SCHOLARSHIPS (Cont.)Careers for Florida’s Future Incentive Grant Program, H1953Critical Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist Shortage
Scholarship Loan Program, S1330Critical Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist Shortage
Student Loan Forgiveness Program, S1330Critical Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist Shortage
Tuition Reimbursement Program, S1330Eligibility, S1330, H253, H1509Ethics in Business Scholarship Program, H1509Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program
Eligibility, S1330, S2158, H1509, H1843, H1895Florida Academic Scholars Award, S1330, H1509Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award, S1330, H1509Florida Merit Scholars Award, S1330, H1509Scholarship Testing Program; encourage use of credit by exam
programs (CLEP, AP, IB exams) designed to shorten completionof undergraduate degree, S1162(2001-170), S2004, H1509
Florida Postsecondary Student Assistance Grant Program, S1330,H253, H1509
Florida Prepaid College Program, S1162(2001-170), S2088, H463,H1509, H1547
Florida Private Student Assistance Grant Program, S1330, H253,H1509
Florida Public Part-time Student Assistance Grant Program, S1342Florida Public Student Assistance Grant Program, S1330, S1342,
H1237, H1509John M. McKay Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Program,
S1180(2001-82), H1661Jose Marti Scholarship Challenge Grant Program, S1330Need-based scholarships at 4-year state universities, S1330, H1387Nursing Scholarship Program, S782, S792(2001-104),
S1256(2001-203), S1558(2001-277), S2158, H523, H1843, H1867,H1895
Nursing Student Loan Forgiveness Program, S782, S792(2001-104),S1256(2001-203), S1558(2001-277), S2158, H523, H1843, H1867,H1895
Rosewood Family Scholarship Program, S1330Seminole and Miccosukee Indian Scholarships, S1330Shell bill, S1682Tax Credits
Corporate Income Tax; Nonprofit Scholarship FundingOrganizations See: Corporate Income Tax under TAXATION
Teaching Profession“Chappie” James Teach Florida Scholarship Loan Program, H1375Critical Teacher Shortage Program, S1046, H1375Critical Teacher Shortage Student Loan Forgiveness Program,
S1330, H1509Critical Teacher Shortage Tuition Reimbursement Program, S1330Florida Teacher Scholarship and Forgivable Loan Program, S1046,
S1330, H1375Instructional Paraprofessional Scholarship/Tuition Reimbursement
Program, S1086, H517Minority Teacher Education Scholars Program, S1330, H1509Teach Florida Program, S1046Teach Florida Scholarship Loan Program, S1046, H1375
Veterans’ dependent children; deceased or disabled veterans, S1330,H1509
Vocational Student Assistance Grant Program, S1330Vouchers; parental/educational choice in selection of schools;
scholarships/tuition vouchers, if applicable, S504, S1048,S1180(2001-82), H271, H303, H1495, H1661
William L. Boyd, IV, Florida resident access grants, H253
SUBDIVISIONSSee also: COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING; HOMEOWNERS’
ASSOCIATIONSGated communities; closing and abandonment of roads, conveyance to
homeowners’ association, H1053(VETOED)Sale of recreational facilities located within residential subdivision,
S2032, H1679
SUBMERGED LANDS See: LANDS
SUBSTANCE ABUSEAttorneys, Impaired See: ATTORNEYS AT LAWControlled Substances
Imitation; Use by Law Enforcement in Investigation See: DRUGSSpecific Controlled Substances See: DRUGS
Driving Under Influence See: DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCEDrug-free Workplace
Legislature See: LEGISLATUREPublic Officers and Employees See: PUBLIC OFFICERS AND
EMPLOYEESWorkers’ Compensation See: WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
Inmates, Testing See: Prisoners under PRISONSIntervention and Prevention Services
Drug Courts See: COURTSPretrial Substance Abuse and Intervention Program See: Pretrial
Intervention Program under CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONMinors; Driver Licenses, Revocation or Suspension See: DRIVER
LICENSESSentencing See: SENTENCINGTrafficking, S232(2001-55), S238(2001-202), S1864, S1932(2001-57),
S2086, H1425(2001-127), H1529, H1747Treatment Services
Behavioral Health Care ServicesChildren’s crisis stabilization unit/juvenile addictions receiving
facility services, S430, S1258(2001-191), S1346(2001-171),H29(2001-144), H1799
Generally, S1258(2001-191), S1346(2001-171), H1073, H1753Community substance abuse and mental health services; promote
and improve substance abuse through system of comprehensivecoordinated services, S1258(2001-191), S1346(2001-171), H1073,H1799
Drug Courts See: COURTSHomeless persons, discharge guidelines, H427Licensure; regulation, S1258(2001-191), H1799
SUNSHINE LAWExemptions
Assisted living facilities, internal risk-management andquality-assurance committees, S1200(2001-44), H1881
Community college presidents, applicants, S894, H1535Education Commissioner, applicants, S894, H1535Health maintenance organizations (HMOs), risk-based capital plan
and risk-based capital adjusted reports, S2082, H1517Medicaid Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committee,
S904(2001-216)Nursing homes, S1200(2001-44), H1619, H1881Temporary assistance programs, S2178, H1385(2001-160)University (State) presidents, applicants, S894, H1535University health services support organizations, S418,
H407(2001-35)
SUPERVISORS OF ELECTIONS See: ELECTIONS
SUPPORT OF DEPENDENTSChild Custody, Generally See: CHILD CUSTODYChild Support
Administrative orders, alternative procedure for establishingobligations in Title IV-D cases when there is no court order ofsupport, S1284(2001-158), H1869
Boat registrations, suspension; failure to comply with delinquentsupport obligations, S1284(2001-158), H1869
Driver licenses, suspension; failure to comply with delinquentsupport obligations, S1284(2001-158), H1869
Enforcement, S1284(2001-158), S1926, H1803(2001-91), H1869Genetic testing, S1284(2001-158), H1869Guidelines, S1284(2001-158), S1926, S2266, H1775,
H1803(2001-91), H1869Income deduction orders, S1284(2001-158), H1869Insurance policy, provide child support when payor’s employment
has been involuntarily terminated; additional charge redissolution of marriage, S1218, H969
Motor vehicle registrations, suspension; failure to comply withdelinquent support obligations, S1284(2001-158), H1869
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SUPPORT OF DEPENDENTS (Cont.)Child Support (Cont.)
Persistent nonsupport, S400(2001-51), H349Professional licenses, suspension or denial; delinquent support
obligations, S1284(2001-158), H1869Public Records Exemption, Applicants and Recipients See: PUBLIC
RECORDSSpousal support, S1284(2001-158), H1869
SUPREME COURT See: COURTS
SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE See: INSURANCE
SURVEYORSSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION,DEPARTMENT OF
Design professional contracts, S428(2001-211)Licensure; regulation, S348, S2210, H1923
T
TALENT AGENCIESSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION,DEPARTMENT OF
Licensure; regulation, S348, S2210, H1923
TAMPA, CITY OFSee also: HILLSBOROUGH COUNTYEmployees; Pension and Retirement Plan, S1990, S1992, H895,
H911(2001-321)Firefighters and Police Officers, City Pension Fund, S1996(2001-288),
S1998, H899, H913Tampa-Hillsborough County Expressway Authority See:
TRANSPORTATION
TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX See: Property Taxesunder TAXATION
TASK FORCES/STUDY COMMISSIONSBackground screening re health care professionals, health care
providers, etc.; AHCA, S688(2001-67)Bay of Pigs and Operation Mongoose Historical Site and Memorial
Study Group, S1934Building Construction Permitting and Inspection Task Force,
S336(2001-186), S744, H1223Certificate-of-need Workgroup, S792(2001-104)Children’s Health and Environmental Protection Advisory
Committee, S148, H283Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Council, county task forces,
H161Cost Determination and Allocation Task Force, S1276,
H1121(2001-156)Driver Licensing Study Commission, H807, H1875Elections
Department of State, Division of Elections, and Secretary of State;task force to examine duties re administration of elections,H1583
Elections Reform Study Commission, H139Elections Task Force, S174Voting System Technology Task Force, S90, H1167
Financial Services Transition Task Force, S1970Florida Partnerships Task Force, H1117High-Speed Rail Study Commission, H489(2001-153)Information Services Technology Development Task Force, S1750,
S2008Insurance; Workgroup on Out of State Group Policies, H159Motorist Profiling Evaluation Task Force, S84(2001-264), H321Organ Transplant Task Force, AHCA, S684(2001-167),
S1558(2001-277), H1867
TASK FORCES/STUDY COMMISSIONS (Cont.)Property Tax Administration Task Force, S1576(2001-137), H1983Retail Crime Task Force, S1282(2001-115), H531, H1231Water Supply Task Force, H1971Water Supply 2020 study commission, S1790, H1005
TATTOOISTSSee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION,DEPARTMENT OF
Licensure; regulation, S320
TAX COLLECTORSDriver licenses, delegation of certain duties from HSMV, S1276,
H1121(2001-156)Fishing (Freshwater), License See: FISHING (FRESHWATER)Fishing (Saltwater), License See: FISHING (SALTWATER)Hunting, License See: HUNTINGPowers and duties, S1276, H1121(2001-156)Property Taxes, Generally See: TAXATIONTax Certificates and Tax Deeds, Generally See: Property Taxes under
TAXATION
TAXATIONAd Valorem Tax See: Property Taxes, this headingAdmissions Tax See: SALES TAXAlcoholic Beverages See: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGESAudits, certified audit projects; encourage businesses to hire
independent CPA to examine businesses’ tax compliance;settlement re penalty liabilities, S1978, H1981
Aviation Fuel Tax See: MOTOR FUEL, SPECIAL FUEL, ANDOTHER POLLUTANT TAXES
Cigarette Tax See: Taxes under TOBACCO PRODUCTSCitrus Excise Tax See: CITRUSCommunications Services Tax, S1836(2001-139), S1878(2001-140),
H1889, H1891Corporate Income Tax
Adjusted federal income, S1048, S1164, S1750, H21(2001-225),H271, H443, H1155, H1953
CreditsBroadband technologies, S460, S1216, H1225(2001-201)Community contribution tax credit, S460, S966, S1216, H435,
H1225(2001-201)Computer equipment, donation to public education, H1159Contaminated site rehabilitation tax credit, S1952, H1569Enterprise zone jobs credit, S460, S1216, S1826,
H1225(2001-201), H1645Industrial partnership professorships tax credit, S1164, H443Long term care insurance coverage tax credit, S2268Product development agreements, donor companies, S2008,
H1215Scholarships, nonprofit scholarship funding organizations and
eligible schools, S1048, H21(2001-225), H271South Florida Holocaust Museum, Inc., S460, S1216,
H1225(2001-201)Targeted workforce development tax credit, S1750, H1953
Emergency excise tax, S844, S1978, H601(2001-154), H1171, H1981General provisions re revenue laws, S844, S1978, H601(2001-154),
H1171, H1981Internal Revenue Code, references updated; retroactive effect,
S1564(2001-218), H1975Product development agreements, receiving companies, S2008,
H1215Returns, S1978, H1981
County Discretionary Sales Surtax See: SALES TAXDiesel Fuel Tax See: MOTOR FUEL, SPECIAL FUEL, AND OTHER
POLLUTANT TAXESDistrict School Tax See: Finances under SCHOOLSDocuments Excise Tax, S128, S844, S1358, S1542, S1632, S1758,
S1798, S1922(2001-279), S1978, S2090, S2140, S2290,H601(2001-154), H1009, H1171, H1389, H1835, H1915, H1981
Estate Tax, S844, S1978, H601(2001-154), H1171, H1981
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TAXATION (Cont.)Gas Taxes See: MOTOR FUEL, SPECIAL FUEL, AND OTHER
POLLUTANT TAXESGross Receipts Taxes
Cardrooms See: Cardrooms under PARI-MUTUEL WAGERINGCommunications services, S1878(2001-140), H1889Drycleaning facilities, S844, H601(2001-154), H1171Telecommunications services, S844, S1978, H601(2001-154),
H1171, H1981Utility services, S844, S1978, H601(2001-154), H1171, H1981
Insurance Premium Taxes See: Insurance Companies underInsurance
Intangible Personal Property TaxAbolishment, S976, H17Generally, S128, S498, S844, S1598, S1952, S1978, S2290,
H21(2001-225), H601(2001-154), H1171, H1331, H1569, H1617,H1929, H1981
Limitations; increases in state revenue, S1414, H689Millage See: Property Taxes, this headingMinerals, Severance Tax See: Severance Tax, this headingMobile Homes, License Taxes See: MOBILE HOMESMotor Fuel, Special Fuel, and Other Pollutant Taxes See: MOTOR
FUEL, SPECIAL FUEL, AND OTHER POLLUTANT TAXESMotor Vehicles
Commercial Vehicle Road Privilege Tax See: MOTOR FUEL,SPECIAL FUEL, AND OTHER POLLUTANT TAXES
License Taxes See: MOTOR VEHICLESMunicipal Public Service Tax See: Public Service Tax (Municipal),
this headingOil and Gas Tax See: Production Tax on Oil and Gas under MOTOR
FUEL, SPECIAL FUEL AND OTHER POLLUTANT TAXESPari-mutuel Wagering See: PARI-MUTUEL WAGERINGPerchloroethylene, tax on production or importation, S844,
H601(2001-154), H1171Personal Property Taxes
Intangible Personal Property Tax See: Intangible PersonalProperty Tax, this heading
Pollutant Fuel Tax See: MOTOR FUEL, SPECIAL FUEL, ANDOTHER POLLUTANT TAXES
Property TaxesAssessments
Back taxes; bona fide purchaser, liability re previous unpaidtaxes, S1544
Conservation lands or wetlands, S686, H433Dairy operations, S1266, S1922(2001-279), H717Generally, S1576(2001-137), S1978, H1981, H1983Homestead property, S1576(2001-137), H1983Livestock, boarding, S1576(2001-137)Non-ad valorem assessments, S1020(VETOED), H1127Poultry-raising operations, S1266, S1922(2001-279), H717Special assessments, counties; capital improvements and
services, S1020(VETOED)Delinquent taxes, S1576(2001-137), S2208, H1983Exemptions
Airports, S948, H209Disaster preparedness, S140, H99Education; institutions of higher education as defined in Higher
Educational Facilities Financing Act, S302(2001-79), H281Family wellness center, nonprofit, H755General provisions re revenue laws, S1978, H1981Homestead exemption, S160, S162, S472, S474, S1032,
S1366(2001-245), S1544, S1642(2001-204), S1694, H295, H305,H573, H973, H1039, H1063, H1229, H1325, H1327
Housing, elderly persons, S160, S162, S210(2001-208),S1576(2001-137), S1642(2001-204), H295, H573, H621
Mobile home dwellings, appurtenances and attachmentsclassified as tangible personal property, S1768, H1451
Rentals; appliances, furniture, and fixtures classified as tangiblepersonal property, S1768, H1451
Seaports, S948, H209Tangible personal property, H1965Technology-business incubation facilities, S952
TAXATION (Cont.)Property Taxes (Cont.)
General provisions re revenue law, S1978, H1981Intangible Personal Property Tax See: Intangible Personal
Property Tax, this headingMillage
Method of determining millage, S1544, S1978, H1981School District Millage Elections See: Finances under SCHOOLSTRIM notices, S1576(2001-137), H1983
Minimum tax bill, S1576(2001-137), H1983Review of Property Taxes
Administrative review, S1846, S1978, H1341, H1981Judicial review, S1978, H1981
Shell bills, S1110, S1112Public Service Tax (Municipal), S1878(2001-140), H1889Sales Tax See: SALES TAXSeverance Tax
Minerals, solid and heavy, S844, S1978, H601(2001-154), H1171,H1981
Shell bills, S1100, S1102, S1104, S1106, S1112Special Fuel Tax See: MOTOR FUEL, SPECIAL FUEL, AND
OTHER POLLUTANT TAXESSurplus Lines Tax See: Insurance Companies under INSURANCETax certificates, S1132(2001-252), S1576(2001-137), S2290, H1983Tax Collectors See: TAX COLLECTORSTax deeds, S1132(2001-252), S1576(2001-137), S2290, H1983Tobacco Products See: TOBACCO PRODUCTSTourist Development Tax See: SALES TAXTourist Impact Tax See: Areas of Critical State Concern under
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONWater Quality Tax See: MOTOR FUEL, SPECIAL FUEL, AND
OTHER POLLUTANT TAXESWet Marine and Transportation Insurance Tax See: Insurance
Companies under INSURANCE
TEACHERS See: SCHOOLS
TELECOMMUNICATIONSBroadband Technologies
Corporate Income Tax See: Corporate Income Tax underTAXATION
Sales Tax Credit See: Credits under SALES TAXCell Phones
State-owned property; surplus phones donated to nonprofitagencies, S858
Use; Traffic Control See: Traffic Infractions under TRAFFICCONTROL
Criminal offenses involving use of two-way communication devices tofacilitate crimes, S1198(2001-114), H1349
Easements See: EASEMENTSEmergency telephone number “911“, S384, S858, S1142(2001-133),
S2164, H399(2001-71), H1379Internet
Computer interference, unauthorized access to lawfully createdcomputer data and computer systems, S144(2001-54), S180
Cyberstalk, S960, H1759eCommerce, consumer protection; individuals, businesses, and
governmental entities, S208(2001-39), S540(2001-99),S784(2001-214), H685, H1187
Libraries, software to prohibit access to certain materials, S356,H65, H203
Pornography, S144(2001-54), S720, H203, H219, H811Stolen property, Internet used to sell, S1282(2001-115), H531,
H1231Utility poles, attachment of apparatus; rights-of-way, S2072,
H1795Network access services, S1136, H611Nonemergency telephone number “311“, S1142(2001-133), S2164Public Service Commission See: PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONShell bill, S1108Taxation
Communications Services Tax See: TAXATION
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS (Cont.)Taxation (Cont.)
Gross Receipts Taxes See: TAXATIONTelemarketing, H1751Universal service, H691Utility poles, attachment of apparatus; rights-of-way, S2072, H1795
TELEMARKETING See: TELECOMMUNICATIONS
TERMITES See: PEST CONTROL
TEXTBOOKS, SALES TAX EXEMPTION See: Exemptions underSALES TAX
THEFTAirbags See: Equipment Requirements and Specifications under
MOTOR VEHICLESBurglary, S950, S1080, H953(2001-58)Cargo theft, S1282(2001-115), H531, H1049Civil remedies; victims are elderly persons or disabled persons, S374,
H793Credit Cards See: CREDIT CARDSDebit Cards See: DEBIT CARDSGrand theft, S1282(2001-115), H531, H1049, H1231Identity theft See: FRAUDULENT PRACTICESInternet used to sell stolen merchandise, S1282(2001-115), H531,
H1231Medical equipment, S624, S1282(2001-115), H531, H737, H1231Motor Vehicles
Chop shops, S846, H965Grand theft, S846, H965Possession of stolen vehicle by good faith purchaser, H807, H1829
Moving company, failure to relinquish goods, S846Refund of merchandise, money, etc., through use of fraudulently
obtained receipt or false receipt, S1282(2001-115), H531, H1231Rentals; personal property or equipment, S2104(2001-141), H1587Retail theft, S1282(2001-115), H531, H1231Robbery
DNA Testing See: GENETIC TESTINGGenerally, S1146, S1350, H1671
Worthless Checks See: Checks under FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
TIMBER AND LUMBER, S1922(2001-279), H1877, H1915
TIMESHARE PLANS, S348, S2210, H1923
TIRES, WASTE TIRES See: SOLID WASTE
TOBACCO PRODUCTSAgricultural diversification projects; alternative crops, techniques,
and industries to enhance profitability & sustainability ofagriculture, S1826, H1645
Minors, Possession; Driver Licenses, Revocation or Suspension See:DRIVER LICENSES
Permits, S2214, S2286Taxes
Generally, S330(VETOED), S844, S2214, H601(2001-154), H637,H1171
Surcharge; $.36 per package of cigarettes, S2214Tobacco Liability
Lawsuit SettlementBiomedical Research Program See: RESEARCHCalculation of annual payments, S1562(2001-136), S1580, H1523,
H1685Lawton Chiles Endowment Fund, S1286, S2214, S2236, S2286,
H563(2001-73), H1079Tobacco settlement agreement, approval for sale of state’s
interest, H1079
TORTS See: NEGLIGENCE
TOURISMGenerally See: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
TOURISM (Cont.)Tourist Development Tax See: SALES TAXTourist Impact Tax See: Areas of Critical State Concern under
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
TOWING, S1068, S1956(2001-196), S2044, H757(2001-164), H807,H1053(VETOED)
TRADE See: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
TRAFFIC CONTROLAccidents
Crash ReportsCommercial solicitation, S1092(2001-271), S1464, H1819Public Records Exemption See: PUBLIC RECORDS
Traffic accident/crash investigation officers, S1068, S1534, S1708,S2036, H807, H1053(VETOED)
Driving Under Influence See: DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCEFelony cases; jurisdiction transferred to county courts, H1391Fleeing From Law Enforcement Officer See: LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICERSHigh-occupancy vehicle lanes or HOV lanes; certain energy-saving
vehicles to use lanes regardless of occupancy, S146, S1068, H91Homicide, Vehicular See: HOMICIDEMotorist profiling, S84(2001-264), H321, H1053(VETOED)Parking
Disabled Persons See: DISABLED PERSONSMiami-Dade County; Surcharge, Parking Facilities See: MIAMI,
CITY OFParking enforcement specialists, S1068, H807, H1053(VETOED)Parking meters; molesting, breaking, or damaging machines, S1432Regulations, S1068, S1956(2001-196), H807, H1053(VETOED)
Racing, S1054Reckless driving, S678, H175(2001-147)Road Rage, aggressive driving, S1088, H175(2001-147)Safe Paths to Schools Program See: TRANSPORTATIONSafety Belts See: MOTOR VEHICLESSolicitation, S86, H325Solid waste or recovered material vehicles, collection; unattended,
S1068, H807, H1053(VETOED)Speed-trap revenue; cities of Waldo and Lawtey, S1240, H1173Stop Signs See: Traffic Control Devices, this headingTeenage driver education, S1160, H1687Traffic Control Devices
Detectors; photo-monitoring devices, S1586, S1830, H71, H1033Stop signs, multiparty, H807, H1053(VETOED)Traffic-calming techniques, S736, H311
Traffic InfractionsCell phones, use, S662, H11, H153Detectors; photo-monitoring devices, S1586, S1830, H71, H1033Disposition of civil penalties, S86, S662, S736, S800(VETOED),
S1160, S1240, H11, H201, H311, H1173, H1687Driver Improvement Schools
See also: DRIVER IMPROVEMENT SCHOOLSNumber of times person may attend basic driving course, H807,
H1053(VETOED)Enforcement officer, S1534, S1708, S2036Noncriminal infractions; citation to appear, S1068, S2016, H1057Penalties, S86, S662, S1054, S1160, S1956(2001-196), H11, H325,
H807, H1053(VETOED), H1687Surcharge; traffic-calming programs, assistance in school zones,
S736, H311Trucks
Riding in open bed of trucks, S1440, H195Vehicles, riding on exterior; fire departments, solid waste disposal
departments, emergency vehicles, etc., S1440, H195Weight and Load Regulations re Motor Vehicles See: Equipment
Requirements and Specifications under MOTOR VEHICLES
TRAILERSRegistration See: MOTOR VEHICLES
TRAILS See: PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
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TRANSITIONAL LIVING FACILITIES See: Spinal Cord or HeadInjuries under DISABLED PERSONS
TRANSPLANTSImpact study, S684(2001-167)Medications; Medicaid See: Organ Transplants under MEDICAIDOrgan procurement organizations; tissue and eye banks,
S688(2001-67), S1312, S1558(2001-277), H475(2001-53), H1879,H1895
Organ Transplant Task Force, AHCA, S684(2001-167),S1558(2001-277), H1867
Organ Transplantation Programs, Certificates of Need See:Certificates of Need under HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
TRANSPORTATIONAirports and Airport Authorities See: AIRPORTSAlachua County, funding from DOT, S2056, H1053(VETOED)Brevard County Expressway Authority, S1566, S2056,
H1053(VETOED)Bridge Authorities See: the specific bridge authority, this headingBridge Designations See: Roads and Bridges under DESIGNATIONSBroward County Expressway Authority, S1566, S2056,
H1053(VETOED)Commercial Vehicles See: MOTOR VEHICLESContracts
Bids, DOT to consider bids by employees or employee work groups;circumstances, S2056, H1053(VETOED)
Contractors; qualifications, S2056, H1053(VETOED)Design-build contracts, S2056, H1053(VETOED)
Department of TransportationAppropriations See: APPROPRIATIONSBids, Financial Statements by Prospective Bidders; Public Records
Exemption See: PUBLIC RECORDSInspector General, S466(2001-43)Relief Bills See: RELIEF BILLSReorganization, S2056, H1053(VETOED)
Expressway AuthoritiesSee also: the specific expressway authority, this headingMitigation of Adverse Environmental Effects of Activities See:
Pollution Control under ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONFort Walton Beach Area Bridge Authority, S2312, H1897(2001-346)Funding
Reimbursement Program; DOT & local government agreement,local government performs highway project or project phase &DOT reimburses govt. costs, S2056, H1053(VETOED)
Transportation Outreach Program (TOP); funding projects of highpriority, S2056, H1053(VETOED), H1905
Hazardous materials, S2056, H1053(VETOED), H1733High-speed ground transportation system, S212, S1134, S1178,
S2008, H489(2001-153), H507Hillsborough County Public Transportation Commission, S2364,
H777(2001-299)Homeowners’ associations, conveyance of roads and rights-of-way
abandoned by county; conversion of subdivision to gatedcommunity, H1053(VETOED)
HOV Lanes See: TRAFFIC CONTROLJacksonville Transportation Authority, S1566, S2056,
H1053(VETOED)Leon County, funding from DOT, S2056, H1053(VETOED)Miami-Dade Expressway Authority, S2056, H1053(VETOED)Mitigation of Adverse Environmental Effects of Activities See:
Pollution Control under ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONNASA Small Aircraft Transportation Sys.; state, federal, industry
resources combine to provide infrastructure & competitivetransportation system, S1776, H1053(VETOED), H1059
Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority, S1566, S2056, H473,H1053(VETOED)
Outdoor Advertising See: ADVERTISINGPasco County Expressway Authority, S1566, S2056,
H1053(VETOED)Ports and Harbors See: PORTS AND HARBORSPublic Transit Services
Capital investment policy, S2056, H1053(VETOED)
TRANSPORTATION (Cont.)Public Transit Services (Cont.)
Discrimination See: DISCRIMINATIONFacilities; Concurrency See: Concurrency under
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNINGRailroads
Railroad Retirement Board, Disability Determinations reFishing/Hunting Licenses See: FISHING (FRESHWATER);FISHING (SALTWATER); HUNTING
Speed limits, S2056, H1053(VETOED)Waiver of Sovereign Immunity in Tort Actions See: NEGLIGENCE
Rights-of-wayAcquisition services for property subject to condemnation; real
estate licensure, persons under contract with state or localgovernmental entities, S2056, H1053(VETOED)
Benches, transit shelters, and waste disposal receptacles, S2056,H1053(VETOED)
Communications services, S1878(2001-140), H1889Street light poles, S2056, H1053(VETOED)Telecommunications services, S1878(2001-140), H1889Utility poles, attachment of apparatus, S2072, H1795Utility relocation, S2056, H1053(VETOED)
Road Designations See: Roads and Bridges under DESIGNATIONSSafe Paths to Schools Program, bicycles and pedestrians, S310,
S2056, H1053(VETOED), H1617St. Lucie County Expressway and Bridge Authority, S1566, S2056,
H1053(VETOED)Santa Rosa Bay Bridge Authority, S1566, S2056, H1053(VETOED)Scenic highways, S2056, H1053(VETOED)Schools See: SCHOOLSSeminole County Expressway Authority, S1566, S2056,
H1053(VETOED)Shell bills, S390, S392, S394, S396, S398Space Industry See: SPACE INDUSTRYTampa-Hillsborough County Expressway Authority, S1566, S2056,
H363, H1053(VETOED)Tolls
Fees; prepayment of electronic toll facility charges, S1060,H397(2001-70)
Miami-Dade County, S2056, H1053(VETOED)Traffic Control See: TRAFFIC CONTROLTrails See: PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIESTransportation Facilities
Concurrency See: COMPREHENSIVE PLANNINGPublic-private transportation facilities, S2056, H417,
H1053(VETOED)Solicitation of funds, S2056, H1053(VETOED)
Transportation for the disadvantaged, S256, S1238, S2056, H79,H1951
Turnpikes, S2056, H1053(VETOED)Xeriscape See: LANDSCAPE
TRAVEL EXPENSES See: PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
TREASURERCabinet reorganization, transfer of responsibilities, S164, S1886,
S1970, H123, H681Public Depositories See: DEPOSITORIES (PUBLIC FUNDS)Reorganization, S1852(2001-122)
TRESPASS, S1528, S1922(2001-279), H719(2001-182)
TRUCKS See: MOTOR VEHICLES
TRUST FUNDSSee also: the general provisions re Trust Funds under STATE
FINANCEAdministrative Trust Fund, Lottery Department, S544(2001-4),
H1295Administrative Trust Fund, Management Services Department,
S546(2001-5), S548(2001-6), H1297, H1299Administrative Trust Fund, Workforce Innovation Agency,
S1720(2001-138), H1883
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TRUST FUNDS (Cont.)Architects Incidental Trust Fund, Management Services Department,
S550, S1854, H1941Bureau of Aircraft Trust Fund, Management Services Department,
S552, S1854, H1941Citrus Canker Compensation Trust Fund; Agriculture and Consumer
Services Department, S1244Clean Money Trust Fund, State Department, H1527Closed Estate Fund Trust Account, Insurance Department, H1105Communications Working Capital Trust Fund, Management Services
Department, S554, H1941Comprehensive Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Trust
Fund, Children and Family Services Department, S1364, H1233Conservation and Recreation Lands Program Trust Fund, Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission, S616(2001-34), H1319Dedicated License Trust Fund, Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission, S590(2001-21), H1283Department of Revenue Clerks of the Court Trust Fund, Revenue
Department, S1850(2001-121), H1939Digital Divide Trust Fund, Executive Office of Governor, S1460,
H1109Digital Divide Trust Fund, Management Services Department, H1109Federal Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission, S612(2001-32), S614(2001-33), H1313,H1317
Florida Academic Improvement Trust Fund, Education Department,S930, H183
Florida Facilities Pool Clearing Trust Fund, Management ServicesDepartment, S618, H1941
Florida Facilities Pool Working Capital Trust Fund, ManagementServices Department, S558(2001-7), S560(2001-8), H1301, H1303
Florida Forever Program Trust Fund, Fish and Wildlife ConservationCommission, S598(2001-25), H1267
Florida Mobile Home Relocation Trust Fund, Business andProfessional Regulation Department, S1920, H1265(2001-231),H1397
Florida Panther Research and Management Trust Fund, Fish andWildlife Conservation Commission, S592(2001-22), H1287
Florida Preservation 2000 Trust Fund, Fish and WildlifeConservation Commission, S594(2001-23), S596(2001-24), H1291,H1309
Florida Retirement System Preservation of Benefits Plan Trust Fund,Management Services Department, S618, H1941
Florida Retirement System Trust Fund, Management ServicesDepartment, S618, H1941
Florida School Improvement Academic Trust Fund, EducationDepartment, S930, H183
Grants and Donations Trust Fund, Management ServicesDepartment, S562(2001-9), H1839
Heir Finder Recovery Fund, Business and Professional RegulationDepartment, S1402, H583
Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Supplemental RetirementTrust Fund, Management Services Department, S618, H1941
Land Acquisition Trust Fund, Fish and Wildlife ConservationCommission, S600(2001-26), H1273
Lifetime Fish and Wildlife Trust Fund, Fish and WildlifeConservation Commission, S602(2001-27), H1277
Local Communications Services Tax Clearing Trust Fund, RevenueDepartment, S1540(2001-135), H1893
Marine Resources Conservation Trust Fund, Fish and WildlifeConservation Commission, S604(2001-28), H1281
Motor Vehicle Operating Trust Fund, Management ServicesDepartment, S570, S1854, H1941
Nongame Wildlife Trust Fund, Fish and Wildlife ConservationCommission, S606(2001-29), H1285
Off-Highway-Vehicle Revolving Trust Fund, Agriculture andConsumer Services Department, S740, H101
Operating Trust Fund, Management Services Department,S576(2001-15), H1269
Optional Retirement Program Trust Fund, Management ServicesDepartment, S618, H1941
Phosphogypsum Stack System Safety Assurance Trust Fund,Environmental Protection Department, S1378, H1265(2001-231)
TRUST FUNDS (Cont.)Police and Firefighters’ Premium Tax Trust Fund, Management
Services Department, S618, H1941Pretax Benefits Trust Fund, Management Services Department,
S578(2001-16), H1271Public Employee Disability Trust Fund, Management Services
Department, H1933Public Employee Optional Retirement Program Trust Fund,
Management Services Department, H503(2001-255)Public Employee Optional Retirement Program Trust Fund, State
Board of Administration, S436, H503(2001-255)Public Facilities Financing Trust Fund, Management Services
Department, S572(2001-13), S574(2001-14), H1305, H1321Purchasing and Transportation Support Trust Fund, Management
Services Department, H1909Quality of Long-term Care Facility Improvement Trust Fund, Health
Care Administration Agency, H1861(2001-205)Retiree Health Insurance Subsidy Trust Fund, Management Services
Department, S580(2001-17), S582(2001-18), H1275, H1279Revolving Trust Fund, Workforce Innovation Agency, H1941Ringling Investment Trust Fund, Management Services Department,
S618Save the Manatee Trust Fund, Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission, S608(2001-30), H1289School District Capital Outlay Trust Fund, Education Department,
S502, H1333School Readiness Trust Fund, Workforce Innovation Agency, S1804,
H983Senior Management Service Optional Annuity Trust Fund,
Management Services Department, S618, H1941Services Trust Fund, Management Services Department, S1856Social Security Contribution Trust Fund, Management Services
Department, S618, H1941State Agency Law Enforcement Radio System Trust Fund,
Management Services Department, S568(2001-12), H1315State Employee Child Care Revolving Trust Fund, Management
Services Department, S618, H1941State Employees’ Disability Insurance Trust Fund, Management
Services Department, S618, H1941State Employees’ Health Insurance Trust Fund, Management
Services Department, S618, H1941State Employees’ Life Insurance Trust Fund, Management Services
Department, S618, H1941State Employees’ Savings Bond Trust Fund, Management Services
Department, S618, H1941State Game Trust Fund, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission,
S610(2001-31), H1293State Law Enforcement Radio Operating Trust Fund, Management
Services Department, S1968, H1955State Personnel System Trust Fund, Management Services
Department, S584(2001-19), S1854, H1837State University System Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Education
Department, H1941Supervision Trust Fund, Management Services Department,
S586(2001-20), H1841, H1941Surplus Property Revolving Trust Fund, Management Services
Department, S588, S1854, H1941Technology Enterprise Operating Trust Fund, Management Services
Department, S1812, H1959Technology Enterprise Trust Fund, Management Services
Department, S1812, H1919University of Florida Health Center Incidental Trust Fund,
Education Department, H1941Water and Wastewater Treatment Grant Program Trust Fund,
Environmental Protection Department, S630Welfare Transition Trust Fund, Workforce Innovation Agency,
S1624(2001-174), H1241Wireless Emergency Telephone System Fund, Management Services
Department, S564(2001-10), S566(2001-11), H1307, H1311Working Capital Trust Fund, Management Services Department,
S556, H1941
TRUSTSSee also: FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
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TRUSTS (Cont.)Trust administration, S402, H137(2001-226)
TUBERCULOSIS See: DISEASES
TURNPIKES See: TRANSPORTATION
U
UNCLAIMED PROPERTY See: ABANDONED OR UNCLAIMEDPROPERTY
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION, S500, S1740, S1978, S2224,H369, H1245, H1981
UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE See: COMMERCIAL CODE,UNIFORM
UNITED STATESArmed Forces, Public Records Exemption See: PUBLIC RECORDSCongressional Redistricting See: APPORTIONMENTSelective Service System, S1948, H635(2001-159)U.S. Congress; terms of office, term limits, S488, H769
UNIVERSITIES (STATE)See also: BOARD OF REGENTSAdministration
Presidents, S894, S1162(2001-170), S2108, H1533, H1535Appropriations See: APPROPRIATIONSAthletics See: ATHLETICSBiomedical Research Program See: RESEARCHBoard of Regents See: BOARD OF REGENTSBoards of trustees, S1162(2001-170), S2108, H1533Campus Security See: Schools under LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICERSChallenge Grant Program See: ARTSCode of Conduct See: Students, this headingCourses of Study
Alcoholic beverages, consumption by students; college curriculum,S648, H541
Alzheimer’s Disease and related disorders, basic training forstudents in healing arts regulated by Health Dept., H605
Articulated acceleration, S2002(2001-254), H1809Baccalaureate degree programs at branch campuses, S1636College/Career Fast Start; increase number of disabled students
admitted & completing AA degree, AS degree, or workforcedevelopment program, S118, H1047
Community Hospital Education Program See: HOSPITALSTeacher preparation programs, S1684(2001-219), H1193(2001-47),
H1689Credit card use in university system, S1300, H1783Debit card use in university system, S1300, H1783Developmental Research Schools See: SCHOOLSEducational Facilities See: EDUCATIONAL FACILITIESFaculty
See also: Personnel, this headingEmployment or Contractual Relationship with Business Entity
Doing Business with University See: Code of Ethics underPUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
Leave See: LEAVERetirement See: RETIREMENT
Fees See: Students, this headingFinances
Audits; legislative oversight of governmental programs,S822(2001-266), H1197
Lottery Revenue See: Funding under EDUCATIONFinancial Aid or Scholarships See: STUDENT FINANCIAL AID OR
SCHOLARSHIPSFlorida A & M University
Agricultural diversification projects; alternative crops, techniques,and industries to enhance profitability & sustainability ofagriculture, S1826, H1645
UNIVERSITIES (STATE) (Cont.)Florida A & M University (Cont.)
Frederick S. Humphries Science and Research Center, designation,S2054(2001-287)
Medical and dental education, partnership with UF and USF,S1316
PIMS, Program in Medical Sciences, S1404, H1345Urban Policy and Commerce Institute, S1532, H619
Florida Atlantic UniversityKenneth C. Jenne Building, Dania Beach Campus, designation,
S2054(2001-287), H989Louis and Anne Green Alzheimer’s Research Center, new
instruction and research building, College of Nursing,designation, S2054(2001-287), H989
Social work, masters program, S1330, S1488, H1801Florida Gulf Coast University
Evelyn L. Egan Astronomical Observatory, designation,S2054(2001-287), H989
Sugden Welcome Center, student and educational center,designation, S2054(2001-287), H989
Florida International UniversityRafael Diaz-Balart Building, Law School Building, designation,
S2054(2001-287)Florida Research Consortium; unite businesses and research
universities, development & commercialization of science &technology, S1750, S2008, H1953
Florida State UniversityKasha Laboratory, Building 146, Molecular Biophysics Building,
designation, S2054(2001-287), H989Mary Ann Stiles and Barry Smith Team Building, Women’s Soccer
and Softball Complex, designation, S2054(2001-287), H989Medical school; military academy students or graduates, eligibility,
S1558(2001-277), H1867, H1895PIMS, Program in Medical Sciences, S1404, H1345
Health ServicesHealth services support organizations, S418, S426, S822(2001-266),
S2022, H407(2001-35), H1197Learning Gateway Project See: Preschool Programs under
EDUCATIONMarine Biotechnology Research and Development Program, S296,
H111New College, Sarasota County, S986, S1162(2001-170), S1190, S2108Personnel
Employment of Relatives See: Code of Ethics under PUBLICOFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
Employment or Contractual Relationship with Business EntityDoing Business with University See: Code of Ethics underPUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
Industrial partnership professorships; instructional/researchpersonnel, exception re traditional training and experience,S1164, H443
Leave See: LEAVERetirement See: RETIREMENT
Prepaid College Program See: STUDENT FINANCIAL AID ORSCHOLARSHIPS
Presidents See: Administration, this headingPrivate Schools See: UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (PRIVATE)Retirement See: RETIREMENTSpace Research Institute See: SPACE INDUSTRYStudents
Code of Conduct, S180Computer-assisted student advising system, S1750, S1874, S2008,
H465Fees, S1300, S1330, S2172, H1511, H1783Financial Aid or Scholarships See: STUDENT FINANCIAL AID
OR SCHOLARSHIPSStudent governments, S1330, S2172, H1511Tuition
Corporate Income Tax Credits See: Corporate Income Tax underTAXATION
Credit cards and debit cards, use for payment, S1300, H1783Firefighter killed in line of duty; educational benefits for
children, S264, H487
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UNIVERSITIES (STATE) (Cont.)Students (Cont.)
Tuition (Cont.)Instructional Paraprofessional Scholarship/Tuition
Reimbursement Program; teachers certified in subject areas ofcritical state or local need, S1086, H517
Law enforcement, correctional, or correctional probation officerskilled in line of duty; educational benefits for children, S264,H487
National Guard, S940, H465Post-baccalaureate degree program, S2188Relative Caregiver Program, S1056State Employees; Waivers or Vouchers See: Education under
PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEESTeachers/administrators killed in line of duty; educational
benefits for children, S866, H279(2001-180)Teaching Hospitals See: HOSPITALSTextbooks, Sales Tax Exemption See: Exemptions under SALES TAXTuition See: Students, this headingUniversity of Central Florida
Burnett Honors College, designation, S2054(2001-287)Harris Rosen School of Hospitality Management and Rosen Hall,
designations, S2054(2001-287), H989Teacher preparation programs, H1193(2001-47)
University of FloridaAgricultural diversification projects; alternative crops, techniques,
and industries to enhance profitability & sustainability ofagriculture, S1826, H1645
Emerson Alumni Hall, new alumni center, designation,S2054(2001-287), H989
Gary R. Gerson Hall, new accounting building, Warrington Schoolof Business, designation, S2054(2001-287), H989
Kathryn Chicone Ustler Hall, women’s gymnasium, designation,S2054(2001-287), H989
Medical and dental education, partnership with FAMU, S1316Medical school; military academy students or graduates, eligibility,
S1558(2001-277), H1867, H1895PIMS, Program in Medical Sciences, S1404, H1345William W. and Nadine M. McGuire Hall, new educational
program facility, Florida Museum of Natural History,designation, S2054(2001-287), H989
University of North FloridaTeacher preparation programs, H1193(2001-47)
University of South FloridaC.W. “Bill” Young Marine Science Complex, St. Petersburg
Campus, designation, S2054(2001-287), H989H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute See:
CANCERLouis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute See: MENTAL
HEALTHMedical and dental education, partnership with FAMU, S1316Medical school; military academy students or graduates, eligibility,
S1558(2001-277), H1867, H1895PIMS, Program in Medical Sciences, S1404, H1345Relief Bills See: RELIEF BILLSSt. Petersburg, S986, S1162(2001-170), S1190, S1596, S2108,
H1339Sarasota/Manatee, S986, S1162(2001-170), S1190, S2108Teacher preparation programs, H1179, H1193(2001-47)
University of West FloridaHistoric preservation in West Florida, S2114, H1419(2001-199)Nursing program, S1330, S1488, H1801
UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (PRIVATE)Athletics See: ATHLETICSCourses of Study
Community Hospital Education Program See: HOSPITALSTeacher preparation programs, S1684(2001-219), H1193(2001-47),
H1689Educational Facilities Authorities See: EDUCATIONAL FACILITIESFinancial Aid, Scholarship, and Tuition Assistance Programs See:
STUDENT FINANCIAL AID OR SCHOLARSHIPS
UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (PRIVATE) (Cont.)Florida Southern College
Citrus Archive, designation, S1912, S1922(2001-279)Funding; expenditures from Institutional Assessment Trust Fund,
state appropriations as source of matching funds, S1494Marine Biotechnology Research and Development Program, S296,
H111Prepaid College Program See: STUDENT FINANCIAL AID OR
SCHOLARSHIPSStudents
Fees, S1494Tuition
Corporate Income Tax Credits See: Corporate Income Tax underTAXATION
Textbooks, Sales Tax Exemption See: Exemptions under SALES TAXUniversity of Miami
Appropriations See: APPROPRIATIONSPublicly owned football facility, use of certain sales tax proceeds to
renovate facility, S184, H163
URBAN REDEVELOPMENT See: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
UTILITIESEasements See: EASEMENTSElectric Utilities
Building codes re structures or facilities of certain utilities,S336(2001-186), H1255
Interruption of service by order of law enforcement,S408(2001-165), H371
Land development regulations, H1617Medically essential electric utility service, S224(2001-49), H687Poles, attachment of apparatus; rights of way, S2072, H1795Regulation to provide for restructuring of wholesale electricity
market, S1752Rural electric cooperatives, S2034(2001-197), H699Shell bill, S1074
Escambia County Utilities Authority, H919(2001-324)Gross Receipts Tax See: TAXATIONKey West Utility Board, S1890, H763(2001-297)Municipal utilities, bids, S382, H385(2001-87)Public Counsel See: PUBLIC COUNSELPublic Service Commission See: PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONRights-of-way See: Rights-of-way under TRANSPORTATIONWater and Wastewater See: WATER AND WASTEWATER
V
VACCINATION See: IMMUNIZATIONS
VENDING MACHINESMolesting, breaking, or damaging machines, S1432
VERO BEACH, CITY OFRelief Bills See: RELIEF BILLS
VESSELS See: BOATS AND BOATING
VETERANSChildren, Dependent; Student Financial Aid or Scholarships See:
STUDENT FINANCIAL AID OR SCHOLARSHIPSDepartment of Veterans’ Affairs
Shell bills, S798, S1152Employment preference, S1344(2001-273), H369, H1911Florida Veterans’ Homes, S916Homestead Exemption See: Property Taxes under TAXATIONLicense plates, S1232, S2116, H807, H1053(VETOED)
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF See: Department ofVeterans’ Affairs under VETERANS
VETERINARY MEDICINESee also: Licensure of Regulated Professions, General Provisions
under BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION,DEPARTMENT OF
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VETERINARY MEDICINE (Cont.)Animals, Generally, See: ANIMALSEuthanasia See: ANIMALS
VETOED BILLS-2000 REGULAR SESSIONAppropriations Bill 2000, line-item vetoes, H2145(2000-166)Community-based development organizations, line-item veto of
appropriation, S1604(2000-351)County discretionary sales surtaxes, S114Driver’s license suspension, H113Education, S990Eminent domain, S1230Healthy Beaches study, line-item veto of appropriation,
S1412(2000-309)School impact fees, H2179Solid and hazardous waste management, S714Traffic control, S2368Transportation financing, line-item veto of appropriations,
S862(2000-257)Workforce Innovation Act of 2000, line-item veto of appropriations,
S2050(2000-165)
VETOED BILLS-2001 REGULAR SESSIONAppropriations Bill 2001, line-item vetoes, S2000(2001-253)Child restraint requirements, S1412Clearinghouse on Disability Information Office, H1519Coral Springs Improvement District (Broward), H931Crib safety, S856Dairy Industry Division, H1717Economic development, line-item veto of appropriation, H1225H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, S330Health Care Administration Agency, line-item veto of appropriation,
S792Health care, S1128Learning Gateway, S1018Life support services (Volusia), S510North Springs Improvement District (Broward), H863Property taxes, assessments, S1020Traffic fines, disposition, S800Transportation, H1053
VIATICAL SETTLEMENT CONTRACTS See: INSURANCE
VICTIMS OF CRIMESInmate Release, Notification See: Prisoners under PRISONSRights and protection of victims, S306(2001-209), S374, S974, S1688,
H267(2001-125), H793, H995, H1765
VIDEO INDUSTRY See: Entertainment Industry under ECONOMICDEVELOPMENT
VISITATION, CHILD See: CHILD CUSTODY; GRANDPARENTS
VITAL STATISTICS, S1312, H475(2001-53)
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION See: CAREER EDUCATION
VOLUNTEERSPromote and support volunteer services, S674, H47(2001-84)
VOLUSIA COUNTYDaytona Beach, City of See: DAYTONA BEACH, CITY OFDaytona Beach Racing and Recreational Facilities District, H561Designations See: Roads and Bridges under DESIGNATIONSLife support services, S510(VETOED), H287Relief Bills See: RELIEF BILLS
VOTING, ELECTIONS See: ELECTIONS
W
WAGESDiscrimination See: DISCRIMINATIONGarnishment See: DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
WALDO, CITY OFTraffic control, S1240, H1173
WARRANTIESAssistive Technology Devices See: DISABLED PERSONSHome Warranty Associations See: HOME WARRANTY
ASSOCIATIONSMotor Vehicle Sales Warranties See: Warranties under MOTOR
VEHICLESMotor Vehicle Service Agreements See: Warranties under MOTOR
VEHICLESService Warranty Associations See: SERVICE WARRANTY
ASSOCIATIONS
WATER AND WASTEWATERBarron Water Control District (Glades; Hendry), S2360,
H799(2001-301)Bottled Water See: Drinking Water, this headingCleanup of organic detrital material from water bodies, S2074, H729Comprehensive Planning See: COMPREHENSIVE PLANNINGConservation of Water See: Water Resource Management and
Development, this headingConsumptive Uses of Water See: Water Resource Management and
Development, this headingCoral Springs Improvement District (Broward), H931(VETOED)Demineralization See: Water Resource Management and
Development, this headingDrinking Water
Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Wells See: Water ResourceManagement and Development, this heading
Bottled Water, Sales Tax Exemption See: SALES TAXEnvironmental administrative penalties, S1664, H1635(2001-258)Public Water Systems See: Public Water Systems, this heading
Easements See: EASEMENTSEnvironmental administrative penalties, S1664, H1635(2001-258)Gladeview Water Control District (Palm Beach), H859(2001-310)Groundwater, S854, S1664, H705, H1635(2001-258)Highland Glades Water Control District (Palm Beach),
H857(2001-309)Indian Trail Improvement District (Palm Beach), H865Local governments, grants, S628, H1043Melbourne-Tillman Water Control District (Brevard), S2366,
H1115(2001-336)North Springs Improvement District (Broward), S2328,
H863(VETOED)Onsite Treatment and Disposal Systems
Regulations, S1648, H1863(2001-234)Permits See: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONPine Tree Water Control District (Broward), S2352, H905(2001-320)Pollution Control See: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONPublic Service Commission See: PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONPublic Water Systems
Regulation, S1030(2001-270), H1949Rates
Generally, S1512, S1662(2001-193), S2062, S2120, H41(2001-145),H949, H1221(2001-256), H1491, H1745, H1971
Reuse of Reclaimed Water See: Water Resource Management andDevelopment, this heading
Sewerage SystemsMonroe County, S2296, H1125(2001-337)
Shawano Water Control District (Palm Beach), H861South Indian River Water Control District (Palm Beach),
H879(2001-313)Stormwater Management
Environmental administrative penalties, S1664, H1635(2001-258)Sunshine Drainage District (Broward), H837
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WATER AND WASTEWATER (Cont.)Sunshine Water Control District (Broward), S2382, H837Surface Water Management and Storage
Environmental administrative penalties, S1664, H1635(2001-258)Mitigation of Adverse Environmental Effects of Activities See:
Pollution Control under ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONUtilities
Easements See: EASEMENTSLocal Governments
Acquisition of privately owned utilities; mitigate environmentalor health hazards created by private utilities, S1614,H589(2001-229)
Privately owned utilities regulated by local governments, APAnot applicable to certain proceedings, H41(2001-145)
Regulation, S2062, H949Monopoly services subject to effective price, rate, and service
regulation, S1822Public Counsel See: PUBLIC COUNSELRates See: Rates, this headingService territories, H1745Small systems (500 persons in lieu of 100 persons), regulation,
H1745Wastewater residual sludge, S1662(2001-193), H1491
Water and Wastewater OperatorsLicensure; regulation, S1030(2001-270), H1949
Water Control DistrictsSee also: the specific water control district, this headingBoard of supervisors, S1468(2001-275), H1969
Water Distribution System OperatorsLicensure; regulation, S1030(2001-270), H1949
Water QualityMitigation of Adverse Environmental Effects of Activities See:
Pollution Control under ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONStandards, Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) See: Pollution
Control under ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONWater Resource Management and Development
Agricultural water conservation; irrigation, etc., S1512,S1922(2001-279), H1915, H1971
Alternative water supply facilities, jurisdiction of PSC; costrecovery, S1512, S2120, H1221(2001-256), H1971
Aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) wells, S854, S1512, S2120,H705, H1221(2001-256), H1971
Consumptive uses of water, S318, S1512, S1922(2001-279), S2064,H1119, H1915, H1971
Demineralization, S536(2001-188), H1831Liberal construction and enforcement of state laws, S1478Reuse of reclaimed water, H1971Sprinklers; rain sensor devices, S126, S1132(2001-252), H1165Water Supply 2020 Study Commission; forecast water supply needs
and determine how to meet needs, S1790, H1005Xeriscape See: LANDSCAPE
Waterways See: WATERWAYSWells
Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Wells See: Water ResourceManagement and Development, this heading
Contractors; licensure, regulation, S336(2001-186),S1030(2001-270), H1255, H1949
Irrigation, S126Regulation, S854, H705
West Lauderdale Water Control District, S2272, H845(2001-303)
WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTSAppropriations See: APPROPRIATIONSBudgets, S972, S2120, H1221(2001-256), H1577Comprehensive Planning See: COMPREHENSIVE PLANNINGEmployees
Identifying information re certain employees, spouses, andchildren, S768, S1766(2001-249), H731
Parental Leave See: Family Leave under LEAVEEnvironmental administrative penalties, S1664, H1635(2001-258)Everglades See: EVERGLADESFlorida Forever Program See: State Lands under LANDS
WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS (Cont.)Governing boards, S972, S1296, S1664, S2120, H1019,
H1221(2001-256), H1577, H1635(2001-258)Lake Region Lakes Management District, S1842Land conveyances; mineral rights, S1296, S2120, H1019,
H1221(2001-256)Lease of lands, S1296, S2120, H1019, H1221(2001-256)Manasota Watershed Basin, S2120, H1221(2001-256),
H1635(2001-258), H1971Mitigation of Adverse Environmental Effects of Activities See:
Pollution Control under ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONNorthwest Florida Water Management District, S1512, S2120,
H1221(2001-256), H1971Permits See: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONPinellas Park Water Management District, H927(2001-325)Public-private alternative water supply projects, S1512, H1971Quail See: QUAILSt. Johns River Water Management District, S1394(2001-246), S1512,
S1686, S2120, S2198, H993, H1221(2001-256), H1623, H1669,H1971
South Florida Water Management District, S318, S910, S972, S1512,S1524(2001-172), S2120, H1135, H1221(2001-256), H1555, H1603,H1971
Southwest Florida Water Management District, S1250, S1408, S1512,S1842, S2120, H161, H1221(2001-256), H1971
Suwannee River Water Management District, S1512, S2120,H1221(2001-256), H1971
Utility easements, S1296, S2120, H1019, H1221(2001-256)Water Resource Management and Development See: WATER AND
WASTEWATER
WATERWAYSAtlantic Intracoastal Waterway, operation; Florida Inland Navigation
District, S1296Boats and Boating See: BOATS AND BOATINGCitrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Program, S1408, H161Manatee protection refuges, boating access to waterways, H1177Navigation Districts See: NAVIGATION DISTRICTSPorts and Harbors See: PORTS AND HARBORSRivers See: RIVERS
WEAPONS AND FIREARMSChild accessibility, S134, S490, S742, H419, H493, H1335Concealed weapons and firearms, H1663Explosives, S132, H1351Flare pistol, S346Gun shows, S1228, H535Handguns, S258, H419Laser Lighting Devices See: CRIMESManufacturers and dealers, civil actions against, S134,
S412(2001-38), H449Offenders; DNA Testing See: GENETIC TESTINGPossession, display, discharge, sale, or transfer, S346, S490, S492,
S1146, S1228, S1350, H419, H493, H535, H1021, H1663, H1671Trigger locking devices, S490, S742, H493, H1335
WELLS See: WATER AND WASTEWATER
WEST PALM BEACH, CITY OFPolice Pension Fund, H873(2001-312)Relief Bills See: RELIEF BILLS
WESTON, CITY OFWest Lauderdale Water Control District, S2272, H845(2001-303)
WETLANDSMitigation of Adverse Environmental Effects of Activities See:
Pollution Control under ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONProperty Taxes, Assessment See: Property Taxes under TAXATION
WILDLIFEAmphibians See: ANIMALS
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WILDLIFE (Cont.)Exhibition, S2024, H1489Fishing, Freshwater See: FISHING (FRESHWATER)Fishing, Saltwater See: FISHING (SALTWATER)Hunting See: HUNTINGPersonal possession of wildlife, S2024, H1489Quail See: QUAIL
WILLSGenerally See: PROBATE CODE
WINDSTORMBuilding Codes See: CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRYEmergency Management, Generally See: EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENTInsurance See: Windstorm Insurance under INSURANCEWindstorm Underwriting Association See: Joint Underwriting Plans
under INSURANCE
WINE See: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
WITNESSESExpert medical witnesses, S1446, S1782Protection, S306(2001-209), H1765
WORKERS’ COMPENSATIONDrug-free workplace, S718, S1844, S1926, S2224, H359, H369,
H1655, H1803(2001-91), H1927Generally, S108(2001-207), S466(2001-43), S718, S770(2001-168),
S1140, S1188, S1284(2001-158), S1728, S1730, S1844, S1870,S1926, S1958, S1984, S2080, S2212, S2224, S2266, S2292, H197,H227, H359, H767, H1025, H1055, H1071, H1515, H1655, H1775,H1803(2001-91), H1869, H1927
WORKFORCE INNOVATION AGENCYAppropriations See: APPROPRIATIONSReorganization, S460, S466(2001-43), S1162(2001-170), S1216, S1750,
S1772, S1802, S2008, S2108, S2224, H977, H1225(2001-201),H1533, H1655, H1735, H1749, H1953
Trust Funds See: TRUST FUNDS
WORTHLESS CHECKS See: Checks under FINANCIALINSTITUTIONS
WRECKERSLiens See: LIENSTowing See: TOWING
X
XERISCAPE See: LANDSCAPE
Y
YACHT AND SHIP BROKERS See: BOATS AND BOATING
YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS See: Juvenile Justice under MINORS
Z
ZONINGAirport Zoning See: AIRPORTSAnnexation See: LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
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