Senate committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes.
Changes the prohibition on telework for the Office of Vital Records employees to specify that telework is not permitted if doing so will adversely impact the timeline for processing amendments for birth or death certificates within 30 days provided in the proposed text of GS 130A-118(a1), unless it is determined necessary during a disaster or emergency.
A MORE EFFICIENT OFFICE OF VITAL RECORDS.
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AN ACT PROMOTING GREATER EFFICIENCY IN THE OFFICE OF VITAL RECORDS BY ESTABLISHING A DEADLINE FOR PROCESSING BIRTH AND DEATH CERTIFICATE AMENDMENT REQUESTS AND BY PROHIBITING OFFICE OF VITAL RECORDS EMPLOYEES FROM TELEWORKING, EXCEPT AS NECESSARY DURING DECLARED EMERGENCIES.Intro. by McInnis, Sawyer, Lazzara.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action) (May 6 2025)
Bill History:
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Tue, 25 Mar 2025 Senate: Filed(link is external)
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Wed, 26 Mar 2025 Senate: Passed 1st Reading(link is external)
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Wed, 26 Mar 2025 Senate: Withdrawn From Com(link is external)
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Tue, 1 Apr 2025 Senate: Reptd Fav(link is external)
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Tue, 1 Apr 2025 Senate: Re-ref Com On Health Care(link is external)
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Wed, 30 Apr 2025 Senate: Reptd Fav Com Substitute(link is external)
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Wed, 30 Apr 2025 Senate: Com Substitute Adopted(link is external)
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Mon, 5 May 2025 Senate: Reptd Fav(link is external)
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Mon, 5 May 2025 Senate: Reptd Fav(link is external)
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Tue, 6 May 2025 Senate: Passed 2nd Reading(link is external)
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Tue, 6 May 2025 Senate: Passed 3rd Reading(link is external)
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Tue, 6 May 2025 Senate: Special Message Sent To House(link is external)
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Tue, 6 May 2025 House: Special Message Received From Senate(link is external)
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Tue, 6 May 2025 House: Passed 1st Reading(link is external)
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Bill Summaries:
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Bill S 503 (2025-2026)Summary date: Apr 30 2025 - View Summary
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Bill S 503 (2025-2026)Summary date: Mar 25 2025 - View Summary
Amends GS 130A-118 (Amendment of birth and death certificates) to create new subsection (a1), requiring the Office of Vital Records and local registers of deeds to process requests for amendments within 30 calendar days after the office receives the appropriate completed application, proof, and payment of fees. Applicable to all requests received on or after the effective date of the act.
Prohibits employees of the Office of Vital Records from teleworking unless specifically authorized by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services during a declared disaster or emergency under GS Chapter 166A. Applicable to all permanent and temporary employees of the office.
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