Senate amendment makes the following changes to 2nd edition. Provides that in spite of GS 97-31.1, which specifies the determination of the effective date for every act of the General Assembly that changes the benefits provided in GS Chapter 97, the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act, this act is effective when it becomes law. Provides that GS 97-25.6, as amended (reasonable access to medical information), applies to claims pending on or after the effective date. Provides that GS 97-27(b), as amended, applies to travel expenses incurred for examinations under that subsection on or after the effective date. Provides that GS 97-29(b), as amended, and GS 96-32.2(a), as amended, apply to compensable claims arising on or after June 24, 2011.