House Bill 1281 proposes a series of amendments to Florida statutes that primarily focus on enhancing the roles and responsibilities of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and improving financial management systems within the state. The bill replaces references to the "Florida Accounting Information Resource Subsystem" with the "Financial Management Subsystem," modernizing the terminology used in state financial practices. It also mandates that the CFO replace any lost or destroyed warrants under specific conditions, ensuring that these replacement warrants maintain the same validity as the originals. Additionally, the bill modifies the pay period for state employees to a monthly basis and introduces new rules for deferred compensation plans, allowing for both pretax and after-tax contributions.

In the realm of workers' compensation, the bill extends the timeline for health care providers to contest payment disallowances and modifies the enforcement powers of the department regarding employers who fail to secure coverage. It also introduces new requirements for the licensure of embalmers and funeral directors, including proof of age and educational qualifications. Other amendments address the regulation of direct disposal establishments, insurance agents, and the appraisal process in property insurance, while establishing a firefighter recruitment and retention bonus program. Overall, HB 1281 aims to streamline financial processes, enhance accountability, and improve regulatory oversight across various sectors in Florida.

Statutes affected:
H 1281 Filed: 17.11, 17.13, 110.113, 215.89, 215.93, 215.985, 216.141, 440.38, 440.107, 497.376, 497.380, 497.386, 497.604, 554.108, 554.114, 554.115, 624.307, 624.317, 626.171, 626.2815, 626.292, 626.611, 626.731, 626.785, 626.831, 626.8417, 626.8473, 626.927, 626.9541, 627.70151, 634.3077, 634.406, 648.33, 791.013, 1001.281, 1001.282