Bill Summary for H 351 (2013-2014)

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Mar 19 2013

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View NCGA Bill Details2013-2014 Session
House Bill 351 (Public) Filed Tuesday, March 19, 2013
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO STUDY PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE BY HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS.
Intro. by Hamilton, Glazier, Murry, Fulghum.

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Establishes the 15-member Joint Legislative Study Commission on Prescription Drug Abuse by Students (Commission) to study prescription drug abuse among high school and college students and to make recommendations to curtail or reduce use. Requires six members to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and six appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. Additional members are the UNC President or designee, NC Community College System President or designee, and the Chairman of the State Board of Education or designee. Enumerates issues to be studied by the Commission. Provides for the assignment of staff, meeting location, and expenses. Requires the Commission to submit a final report to the 2014 Regular Session of the 2013 General Assembly and terminates the Commission upon the earlier of filing the final report or the convening of the 2014 Regular Session.