House committee substitute to the 1st edition adds the following content.

Section 86.5

Amends GS 116B-6 as follows. Removes outdated language and establishes the Escheat Account as a special fund in the Reserve Trust Fund. Allows the State Education Assistance Authority, in addition to the powers vested under Article 23 of GS Chapter 116 (was, under GS 116-201 and GS 116-209.23) to pledge or vest a security interest in all or any part of the Escheat Account, by resolution adopted or trust agreement approved by it, as security for or insurance respecting the payment of bonds or other obligations. Makes additional conforming, clarifying, and technical changes.

Section 90.5

Amends GS 164-10 by amending the Legislative Services Office’s duties related to the General Statutes by now requiring it to cause to be published, under its supervision, an accurate transcription of all laws of a general and permanent nature enacted by the NCGA. Lists as its related duties: (1) including in one or more publication of the General Statutes complete and accurate annotations to the statutes, an index, and other material the Office considers necessary and proper; and (2) periodically update the General Statutes to include laws enacted since their most recent publication and to update annotations to the General Statutes and other material the Office considers necessary and proper. Removes specified deadlines and requirements for supplements. Makes additional organizational, clarifying, and technical changes.

Amends GS 164-11 by removing references to pocket supplements to the General Statutes. Makes additional conforming and clarifying changes.