Includes whereas clauses.

Part I.

Encourages the NC State Bar Council to adopt a rule exempting full-time NCGA employees who are licensed attorneys from all continuing legal education requirements.

Part II.

Amends GS 84-34 to increase bar dues from $300 to: $325 in 2025, $350 in 2028, $375 in 2030, and $375 adjusted for inflation beginning in 2033 and thereafter. Requires members of the State Bar to notify the secretary-treasurer of the member's correct email address in addition to mailing address. Exempts members serving in the Armed Forces from paying bar dues for any year in which the member is on full-time active duty, including members of the National Guard and Reserves called to active duty beyond regularly scheduled monthly and annual trainings. Removes the specified timing for giving the name of members in arrears to the presiding superior court judge and for submitting the list to the Council.

Amends GS 84-18.1 by amending the amount of the fee that may be charged by a district bar to cap the amount at 50% of the amount of the membership fee for members of the State Bar (was, capped at the amount of the State Bar membership fee). Allows notices of meetings where district bar dues may be imposed or increased to be emailed or mailed. Also requires members to inform the secretary-treasurer of their correct email address. Makes conforming change.

Allows the State Bar to adopt temporary rules to implement Part II.

Part III.

Effective July 1, 2023.