Bill Summary for S 910 (2011-2012)

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Jun 11 2012

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View NCGA Bill Details2011-2012 Session
Senate Bill 910 (Public) Filed Tuesday, May 29, 2012
TO CREATE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL SALE, SURRENDER, OR PURCHASE OF A CHILD; TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ASSIST WITH THE COST OF INCREASED PRISON BED CAPACITY; AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE NORTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE OF DISTRICT ATTORNEYS TO HELP EDUCATE INVESTIGATORS AND DISTRICT ATTORNEYS REGARDING THIS TYPE OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY AND THE LEGAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO FIGHT THESE CRIMES AND TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE WHAT OTHER MEASURES MAY BE NEEDED TO STOP THIS TYPE OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY.
Intro. by Atwater.

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Senate amendment makes the following changes to 1st edition. Deletes the appropriation to the Department of Public Safety to cover the costs of increased prison bed capacity. Deletes the appropriation to the NC Conference of District Attorneys (Conference) for educating investigators and district attorneys about the new law and conducting a study of additional measures that may be taken. Retains the requirement that the Conference study additional measures that may be taken to stop criminal activities involving the sale of children. Makes a conforming change to the bill title.