Florida 2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HB 95 — Yacht and Ship Brokers' Act

Last action — Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 92 (Ch. 2024-195)

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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

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Summary

Yacht and Ship Brokers' Act; Revises definition of term "yacht"; exempts person who conducts business as broker or salesperson in another state from licensure in this state for specified transactions; requires Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, & Mobile Homes of DBPR to deny licenses for applicants who fail to meet certain requirements; revises requirements for licensure as broker.

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What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The amendments to Bill HB 95 include a change from "continuing education credits" to "education credits." This shift clarifies the requirements for education that must be met before obtaining a broker's license. This matters because it may broaden the scope of acceptable education, potentially making it easier for individuals to meet the licensing criteria and pursue their careers in real estate more quickly.

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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 HB95 2024 A bill to be entitled An act relating to the Yacht and Ship Brokers' Act;
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/HB95 2024 A bill to be entitled An act relating to the Yacht and Ship Brokers' Act;
hb0095-00 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 HB95 2024 owner for the other person's pleasure which weighs less than 300 gross tons.
hb0095-01-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/HB95 2024 owner for the other person's pleasure which weighs less than 300 gross tons.
hb0095-00 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 HB95 2024 salesperson without a license.
hb0095-01-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/HB95 2024 salesperson without a license.
(8) A person may not be licensed as a broker unless he or she has been licensed as a salesperson and can demonstrate that he or she has been directly involved in at least four transactions that resulted in the sale of a yacht or can certify that he or she has obtained at least 20 continuing education credits approved by the division for at least 2 consecutive years, and may not be licensed as a broker unless he or she has been licensed as a salesperson for at least 2 consecutive years.
(8) A person may not be licensed as a broker unless he or she has been licensed as a salesperson and can demonstrate that he or she has been directly involved in at least four transactions that resulted in the sale of a yacht or can certify that he or she has obtained at least 20 education credits approved by the division for at least 2 consecutive years, and may not be licensed as a broker unless he or she has been licensed as a salesperson for at least 2 consecutive years.
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The bill revises the definition of 'yacht' and changes the licensing requirements for yacht brokers and salespersons in Florida, including adding an exemption for out-of-state brokers.

  • 326.002

    that which is → that is

    The definition of 'yacht' is clarified.

  • 326.004

    may → must

    The division is required to deny licenses for applicants who do not meet specified requirements.

  • 326.004

    A person who conducts business as a broker or salesperson in another state as his or her primary profession and engages in the purchase or sale of a yacht under this act if the transaction is executed in its entirety with a broker or salesperson licensed in this state.

    An exemption is introduced for out-of-state brokers conducting specific transactions.

  • 326.004

    has operated as a broker or salesperson without a license. → has operated as a broker or salesperson without being licensed.

    The language regarding experience requirements is slightly modified for clarity.

  • 326.004

    may not be licensed as a broker unless he or she has been → may not be licensed as a broker unless he or she has been licensed as a salesperson and can demonstrate that he or she has been directly involved in at least four transactions that resulted in the sale of a yacht or can certify that he or she has obtained at least 20 education credits approved by the division for at least 2 consecutive years, and

    The requirements for obtaining a broker license are expanded to include concrete experience or educational credits.

Action History

  1. Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 92 (Ch. 2024-195)

  2. Added to Second Reading Calendar

  3. Bill released to House Calendar

  4. Reported out of Commerce Committee

  5. Favorable by Commerce Committee

  6. Added to Commerce Committee agenda

  7. Now in Commerce Committee

  8. Reported out of State Administration & Technology Appropriations Subcommittee

  9. Favorable by State Administration & Technology Appropriations Subcommittee

  10. Added to State Administration & Technology Appropriations Subcommittee agenda

  11. 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)

  12. 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

  13. Now in State Administration & Technology Appropriations Subcommittee

  14. Referred to Commerce Committee

  15. Referred to State Administration & Technology Appropriations Subcommittee

  16. CS Filed

  17. Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)

  18. Reported out of Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee

  19. Favorable with CS by Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee

  20. Added to Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee agenda

  21. Now in Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee

  22. Referred to Commerce Committee

  23. Referred to State Administration & Technology Appropriations Subcommittee

  24. Referred to Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee

  25. Filed

Sponsors

  • Chip LaMarca · Primary
  • Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee · Primary

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 162 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

  • LaMarca, Chip Republican
  • Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (162)

162 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Favorable (Commerce Committee)

Passed 17 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 5001
Republican 10002
Unaffiliated 2001
Total 17004
% of votes cast 81%0%0%19%
How each member voted (21)
Member Party Vote
Benjamin — Not Voting
Rommel — Yea
Rudman — Yea
Antone, Bruce Hadley Democrat Yea
Arrington, Kristen Aston Democrat Yea
Daley, Dan Democrat Yea
Daniels, Kimberly Democrat Yea
Joseph, Dotie Democrat Not Voting
Tant, Allison Democrat Yea
Barnaby, Webster Republican Yea
Duggan, Wyman Republican Yea
Esposito, Tiffany Republican Yea
Giallombardo, Mike Republican Yea
LaMarca, Chip Republican Yea
Maney, Patt Republican Yea
Melo, Lauren Republican Yea
Overdorf, Tobin Rogers "Toby" Republican Yea
Sirois, Tyler I. Republican Yea
Steele, Kevin M. Republican Not Voting
Tramont, Chase Republican Not Voting
Yeager, Bradford Troy "Brad" Republican Yea

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Favorable (State Administration & Technology Appropriations Subcommittee)

Passed 10 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 3002
Republican 6003
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 10005
% of votes cast 67%0%0%33%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Stevenson — Yea
Arrington, Kristen Aston Democrat Yea
Edmonds, Jervonte "Tae" Democrat Not Voting
Harris, Jennifer "Rita" Democrat Yea
Nixon, Angela "Angie" Democrat Not Voting
Robinson, Felicia Simone Democrat Yea
Borrero, David Republican Yea
Busatta, Demi Republican Yea
Chamberlin, Ryan Republican Yea
Holcomb, Jeff Republican Not Voting
Maggard, Randall Scott "Randy" Republican Yea
Maney, Patt Republican Yea
Mooney Jr., James Vernon "Jim" Republican Yea
Persons-Mulicka, Jenna Republican Not Voting
Steele, Kevin M. Republican Not Voting

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Favorable With Committee Substitute (Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee)

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 10001
Unaffiliated 2001
Democrat 0002
Total 12004
% of votes cast 75%0%0%25%
How each member voted (16)
Member Party Vote
Amesty — Yea
Casello — Yea
Silvers — Not Voting
Gantt, Ashley Viola Democrat Not Voting
Nixon, Angela "Angie" Democrat Not Voting
Chamberlin, Ryan Republican Yea
Holcomb, Jeff Republican Yea
Maggard, Randall Scott "Randy" Republican Yea
Maney, Patt Republican Yea
McFarland, Fiona Republican Yea
Melo, Lauren Republican Yea
Robinson Jr., William Cloud "Will" Republican Yea
Shoaf, Jason Republican Not Voting
Sirois, Tyler I. Republican Yea
Valdés, Susan L. Republican Yea
Yeager, Bradford Troy "Brad" Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 95 do?
Yacht and Ship Brokers' Act; Revises definition of term "yacht"; exempts person who conducts business as broker or salesperson in another state from licensure in this state for specified transactions; requires Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, & Mobile Homes of DBPR to deny licenses for applicants who fail to meet certain requirements; revises requirements for licensure as broker.
Who sponsors HB 95?
HB 95 is sponsored by LaMarca, Chip (Republican) and Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee.
What is the current status of HB 95?
This bill died with 2024 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 95?
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