Bill Summary for H 242 (2015-2016)

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Mar 16 2015

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View NCGA Bill Details2015-2016 Session
House Bill 242 (Public) Filed Monday, March 16, 2015
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL LAWS.
Intro. by Faircloth, Stam.

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Amends GS 15A-622(i) to expand the list of violations for which an investigative grand jury can be convened to also include allegations of the commission of, attempt to commit or solicitation to commit, or a conspiracy to commit a violation of GS 90-95(h) (specified crimes involving controlled substances), GS 90-95.1 (continuing criminal enterprise), GS Chapter 14, Article 29 or 30 (concerning bribery and obstructing justice), GS 14-228 (buying and selling of offices), GS 14-230 (failing to discharge duties), or GS 14-234 (public officers or employees benefiting from public contracts).  Amends GS 15A-622 providing that a grand jury will be convened if a three-judge panel determines that a submitted written petition for the convening of a grand jury alleges the commission or a conspiracy to commit any of the crimes listed above and found in GS 15A-622(i) [was, if the petition alleges the commission or a conspiracy to commit a violation of GS 90-95(h) (specified crimes involving controlled substances) and GS 90-95.1 (continuing criminal enterprise)].

Makes conforming and technical changes. 

Effective October 1, 2015.