Florida 2022 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

HB 669 — Alarm Systems

Last action — Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 1140 (Ch. 2022-124)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Alarm Systems; Authorizes individuals with fire alarm certifications to complete reduced number of training & continuing education hours for prevention of false alarms; requires training & continuing education courses be approved by Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board; provides permitting process requirements for local enforcement agency & contractor for fire alarm system projects; requires local enforcement agency to issue certain permits in person or electronically; requires local enforcement agency to perform at least one inspection for fire alarm system project; requires contractor to keep certain documentation at worksite.

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F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB669 2022 A bill to be entitled An act relating to alarm systems;
F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB669 2022 A bill to be entitled An act relating to alarm systems;
revising the definition of the term "low-voltage alarm system project" to include certain video cameras and closed- circuit television systems;
revising the definition of the term "low-voltage alarm system project" to include certain closed-circuit television systems;
requiring a local enforcement agency to issue certain permits in person or electronically;
authorizing a local enforcement agency to issue certain permits in person or electronically;
hb0669-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB669 2022 Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
hb0669-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB669 2022 Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
(b) A person holding a current NICET Level II certification or higher in Fire Alarm Systems or Inspection and Page 2of 5 CODING:
(b) A person holding a current NICET Level II certification or higher in Fire Alarm Systems or Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems, certification as an ESA Certified Page 2of 5 CODING:
hb0669-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB669 2022 Testing of Fire Alarm Systems, certification as an ESA Certified Fire Alarm Technician, or certification as an ESA Certified Fire Alarm Designer is required to complete only 2 hours of continuing education training in the prevention of false alarms every 2 years from a board-approved sponsor of training and through a board-approved training course.
hb0669-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB669 2022 Fire Alarm Technician, or certification as an ESA Certified Fire Alarm Designer is required to complete only 2 hours of continuing education training in the prevention of false alarms every 2 years from a board-approved sponsor of training and through a board-approved training course.
489.505, including video cameras and closed- circuit television systems used to signal or detect a burglary, fire, robbery, or medical emergency, that is hardwired and operating at low voltage, as defined in the National Electrical Code Standard 70, Current Edition, or a new or existing low- voltage electric fence.
489.505, including closed-circuit television systems used to signal or detect a burglary, fire, robbery, or medical emergency, that is hardwired and operating at low voltage, as defined in the National Electrical Code Standard 70, Current Edition, or a new or existing low-voltage electric fence.
The term also includes, and ancillary components or equipment attached to such a low-voltage alarm system or low-voltage electric fence, including, but not limited to, home-automation equipment, thermostats, closed-circuit television systems, access controls, battery recharging devices, and video cameras.
The term also includes, and ancillary components or equipment attached to such a low-voltage alarm system or low- voltage electric fence, including, but not limited to, home- automation equipment, thermostats, closed-circuit television systems, access controls, battery recharging devices, and video cameras.
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Section 3.
Section 553.7932, Florida Statutes, is created Page 3of 5 CODING:
hb0669-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB669 2022 Section 3.
hb0669-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB669 2022 to read:
Section 553.7932, Florida Statutes, is created to read:
(3) A local enforcement agency must issue a permit for a fire alarm system project in person or electronically.
(3) A local enforcement agency may issue a permit for a fire alarm system project in person or electronically.
(4) A local enforcement agency must require at least one Page 4of 5 CODING:
(4) A local enforcement agency must require at least one inspection of a fire alarm system project to ensure compliance Page 4of 5 CODING:
hb0669-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB669 2022 inspection of a fire alarm system project to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
hb0669-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB669 2022 with applicable codes and standards.
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Action History

  1. Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 1140 (Ch. 2022-124)

  2. Substituted CS/CS/SB 1140

  3. Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/3/2022)

  4. Added to Second Reading Calendar

  5. 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)

  6. Bill referred to House Calendar

  7. CS Filed

  8. Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)

  9. Reported out of Commerce Committee

  10. Favorable with CS by Commerce Committee

  11. Added to Commerce Committee agenda

  12. Now in Commerce Committee

  13. Referred to Commerce Committee

  14. Original reference removed: State Administration & Technology Appropriations Subcommittee

  15. 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)

  16. CS Filed

  17. Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)

  18. Reported out of Regulatory Reform Subcommittee

  19. Favorable with CS by Regulatory Reform Subcommittee

  20. 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

  21. Added to Regulatory Reform Subcommittee agenda

  22. Now in Regulatory Reform Subcommittee

  23. Referred to Commerce Committee

  24. Referred to State Administration & Technology Appropriations Subcommittee

  25. Referred to Regulatory Reform Subcommittee

  26. Filed

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 160 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (160)

160 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Favorable With Committee Substitute (Commerce Committee)

Passed 17 Yea · 0 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 5004
Unaffiliated 10003
Democrat 2000
Total 17007
% of votes cast 71%0%0%29%
How each member voted (24)
Member Party Vote
Clemons — Yea
Drake — Yea
Geller — Yea
Grieco — Yea
Hage — Yea
Ingoglia — Yea
Latvala — Yea
Omphroy — Not Voting
Rommel — Yea
Silvers — Yea
Tomkow — Not Voting
Willhite — Not Voting
Thompson, Geraldine F. "Geri" — Yea
Daley, Dan Democrat Yea
Nixon, Angela "Angie" Democrat Yea
Barnaby, Webster Republican Not Voting
DiCeglie, Nick Republican Yea
Fabricio, Tom Republican Not Voting
Maggard, Randall Scott "Randy" Republican Yea
McClure, Lawrence Republican Yea
McFarland, Fiona Republican Not Voting
Plakon, Rachel Saunders Republican Yea
Plasencia, Susan Republican Not Voting
Shoaf, Jason Republican Yea

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Favorable With Committee Substitute (Regulatory Reform Subcommittee)

Passed 17 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 7001
Democrat 4000
Republican 6000
Total 17001
% of votes cast 94%0%0%6%
How each member voted (18)
Member Party Vote
Beltran — Yea
Goff-Marcil — Yea
Grieco — Yea
Harding — Yea
Mariano — Not Voting
Omphroy — Yea
Rommel — Yea
Toledo — Yea
Daley, Dan Democrat Yea
Eskamani, Dr. Anna V. Democrat Yea
Gregory, Emily Democrat Yea
Nixon, Angela "Angie" Democrat Yea
Giallombardo, Mike Republican Yea
Maggard, Randall Scott "Randy" Republican Yea
McFarland, Fiona Republican Yea
Overdorf, Tobin Rogers "Toby" Republican Yea
Plakon, Rachel Saunders Republican Yea
Robinson Jr., William Cloud "Will" Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 669 do?
Alarm Systems; Authorizes individuals with fire alarm certifications to complete reduced number of training & continuing education hours for prevention of false alarms; requires training & continuing education courses be approved by Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board; provides permitting process requirements for local enforcement agency & contractor for fire alarm system projects; requires local enforcement agency to issue certain permits in person or electronically; requires local enforcement agency to perform at least one inspection for fire alarm system project; requires contractor to keep certain documentation at worksite.
Who sponsors HB 669?
HB 669 is sponsored by Commerce Committee, Regulatory Reform Subcommittee, Maggard, Randall Scott "Randy" (Republican), and Salzman, Michelle (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 669?
This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 669?
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