Bill Summary for H 316 (2011-2012)

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Mar 16 2011

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View NCGA Bill Details2011-2012 Session
House Bill 316 (Public) Filed Wednesday, March 9, 2011
TO PROVIDE THE NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY SPECIAL POLICE WITH STATEWIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT JURISDICTION.
Intro. by Intro. by Committee on Judiciary Subcommittee A.

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House committee substitute makes the following changes to 1st edition.
The previous edition deleted most of the provisions of GS 120-32.2, and extended the authority of the General Assembly Special Police (Special Police) throughout the state. New edition restores the provisions of GS 120-32.2 and makes the following amendments. Grants the Special Police the powers of police in cities, throughout the state, while performing advance work for continuity of government planning and while performing other types of advance work, as specified. Adds that Special Police have the powers of police of cities, throughout the state, while conducting a criminal investigation or a threat of physical violence against the General Assembly, a member or staff, or their immediate family, and while accompanying a General Assembly member to provide executive protection in response to a threat of physical violence. Makes other clarifying changes.