Amends Section 3 of SL 2010-131, as title indicates, to change the effective date to July 1, 2010 (was, January 1, 2011).

Enacts new GS 153A-99.1 to require counties to register and participate in E-Verify to verify the work authorization of new employees. Defines E-Verify as the federal E-Verify program operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies used to verify the work authorization of newly hired employees. Also enacts new GS 160A-169.1 to require cities to register and participate in E-Verify. Includes a nondiscrimination clause applicable to the proposed statutes.
Enacts new GS 153A-449(b) and GS 160A-20.1(b) to prohibit counties and cities, respectively, from entering into contracts for the physical performance of services within the state unless the contractor registers and participates in E-Verify. Makes other conforming and technical changes.
Enacts new GS 143-129(j) to prohibit any board, state governing body, institution of state government, or local government from awarding contracts unless the contractor registers and participates in E-Verify. Enacts new GS 143-48.5 to prohibit any entity required to report to the Department of Administration from entering into a contract for goods and services unless the contractor registers and participates in E-Verify.
Amends GS 126-7.1(f) to require each state agency, department, institution, university, community college, and local education agency to register and participate in E-Verify (rather than verify according to the Basic Pilot Program).
Applies to contracts entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2011.

Amends GS 1C-1601(a)(1) to increase the amount of aggregate interest that a debtor is entitled to retain free from enforcement of the claims of creditors to $75,000 (currently, $35,000) in real property or personal property that the debtor or a dependent of the debtor uses as a residence or in a cooperative that owns property that the debtor or a dependent of the debtor uses as a residence. Also deletes language specific to an unmarried debtor. New GS 1C-1601(a)(13) provides that the debtor’s aggregate interest, up to $18,500, in a burial plot for the debtor or a dependent is free from the enforcement of creditor claims. Makes conforming changes to GS 1C-1603(c) (statement form to be submitted by the debtor). Makes other conforming changes.

Identical to H 228, filed 3/2/11.

Enacts new GS Chapter 18D, the Video Lottery Entertainment Act. Defines a video lottery game as a game of chance, approved by the North Carolina State Lottery Commission (Commission) as defined in GS 18C-103(3), which is displayed and played on a licensed video terminal. Defines a video lottery terminal (terminal) as any electronic computerized video game machine under the authority of the Commission, that upon accepting cash, a club card, or other form of lottery prize or promotional credit is available to play a video lottery game, and uses a video display and microprocessors to receive, by chance, free games or credits that can be redeemed for cash. Provides that such terminals are exempt under GS 14-306.1A (regarding types of machines prohibited by law) and that the term "terminal" does not include a machine that directly dispenses coins, cash, or tokens. Provides definitions for additional terms as they apply in the proposed chapter.
Authorizes the Commission to make rules governing the operation of video lottery terminals and games, which include, but are not limited to, determining licensure requirements for video lottery retailers, operators, and manufacturers; the type and number of video lottery terminals to be approved for each permit; the type of video lottery games to be conducted; the limit amount for each wager; and the process for claiming prizes. Also authorizes the Commission to enter into an agreement with the Alcohol Law Enforcement Division of the Department of Crime Control and Public Safety to conduct background investigations of applicants and licensees to ensure compliance with this proposed chapter.
Directs the Commission to determine the allocation of net income from video gaming machines and procedures for the monitoring, collection, and distribution of income from the terminals, provided that no less than 46% of the total annual revenues will be transferred to the North Carolina State Lottery Fund (Fund), and no more than 8% of the total annual revenues will be allocated for the Commission's administrative expenses. Provides that if the expenses of the Commission are less than 8% of total annual revenues that the surplus is to be allocated to the Fund.
Prohibits local governments from enacting any ordinance that regulates video lottery terminals. Repeals any local act regulating or imposing a tax or fee on video lottery terminals.
Directs the Commission to make a video gaming permit available and requires the permit to be affixed to all approved video gaming machines in a location and in a manner prescribed by the Commission. Provides that the placement of the video gaming permit on the machine indicates that the machine has been registered, inspected, and approved for operation in North Carolina. Requires that the permit be issued annually. Prohibits anyone other than authorized Commission personnel and the licensed operator from affixing or removing the permit. Requires manufacturers and licensed operators to make video gaming machines and associated equipment available for inspection by the Commission. Requires that the machine's software be compatible with the Commission's central monitoring system and games initiated and approved by the Commission to receive a permit. Declares that any terminal which does not display the permit is contraband and is a public nuisance subject to seizure and summary forfeiture by any law enforcement officer. Prohibits transporting a video gaming machine out of the state until the permit has been removed.
Sets minimum qualifications to be applied by the Commission in granting licenses to manufacturers, operators, and video lottery retailers. Directs the Commission to issue an operator's license to an individual, group of individuals, corporation, partnership, or association whom the Commission determines is qualified to receive a license under this chapter. Requires the applicant and any partner, director, officer, and all stockholders to submit to a background investigation that includes a criminal record check and to pay any required fees for the criminal record check. Provides additional requirements that the Commission not issue a video lottery license unless the Commission is satisfied that the applicant is all of the following: (1) of good character; (2) a person whose background, including criminal history record, reputation, and associations do not pose a threat to the public interest or safety of the state; (3) a person who demonstrates business ability and experience to establish, operate, and maintain a video lottery business; and (4) a person who has adequate financing to undertake a video lottery business.
Requires each person applying for or renewing a manufacturer's license to pay an annual fee of $10,000. Requires each person applying for or renewing an operator's license to pay an annual fee of $5,000 and an annual terminal fee of $104 per terminal. Directs the Commission to charge each person applying for or renewing a video retailer's license an annual fee of $500 plus a weekly telecommunications fee as established by the Commission. Authorizes the Commission to charge a one-time license application fee not to exceed $50 and the cost of the criminal history and financial record background check. Provides that all licenses issued by the Commission are renewable annually unless sooner cancelled or terminated. Prohibits assigning or transferring any license issued by the Commission. Failure to pay any required fees is grounds for revoking any license issued under this proposed chapter. Entitles the Commission to an administrative expense reimbursement of 4% of the fees collected under this provision. Distributes any remaining funds from the video gaming machine fees to the county where the establishment is located or to the city if the establishment is located within the corporate limits of a city.
Prohibits the obtaining of multiple types of licenses under this proposed chapter.
Only allows machines with a video gaming permit to be placed in a licensed establishment. Limits the placement of machines to the premises of an establishment with an on-premises malt beverage permit, on-premises unfortified or fortified wine permit, or mixed beverages permit issued by the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission. Prohibits the issuance of a license for any establishment located within 50 feet of a church, public school, or any nonpublic school. Prohibits persons less than 21 years of age from playing video gaming machines.
Restricts a single wager on a video lottery terminal to no more than the amount the Commission establishes to be played on a single wager. Requires that the odds of winning each video lottery game be posted on or near each terminal.
Directs the Commission to develop a model contract to be used between licensed operators and licensed establishments and provides that the contracts are to address IRS report requirements. Provides additional guidelines regarding the transportation of video gaming machines between licensed establishments in the state. Provides that the Commission is to have sole enforcement authority of GS Chapter 18D. Authorizes the Commission to inspect a licensed establishment or licensed manufacturer and to examine the books and records of the licensee at any time it reasonably appears that someone is on the premises. Makes it a Class 2 misdemeanor to resist or obstruct an officer attempting to make a lawful inspection of the premises.
Makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor to tamper with a terminal with the intent to interfere with its proper operation. Provides that tampering by any means with the intent to manipulate the outcome, payoff, or operation of a video lottery terminal is a Class H felony and that a conviction of this offense results in a revocation of any permit or license issued under this proposed chapter for a period of not less than 10 years and a fine of not less than $5,000. Makes it a Class I felony for any video lottery retailer or operator to intentionally pay a prize to any person that is less than the prize amount won.
Makes conforming changes to GS 14-292, 14-293, 14-296, 14-299, 14-301, 14-302, 14-304, 14-305, 14-306, 14-306.1A, and 18C-161.
Amends GS 18C-164 to provide a distribution schedule for the Commission to allocate net revenue transferred to the Education Lottery Fund from video gaming terminals regulated under GS Chapter 18D as follows: (1) 50% to the State Educational Assistance Authority to fund university scholarships, (2) 12.5% to the Repair and Renovations Reserve Account to be transferred annually to the UNC Board of Governors to be used only for renovation and repair of university facilities and related infrastructure at the 16 constituent institutions and the NC School of Math and Science that are supported from the General Fund, (3) 12.5 % to the UNC Board of Governors to be used for new construction of university facilities and related infrastructure at the 16 constituent institutions and the NC School of Math and Science that are supported from the General Fund, and (4) 25% to the State Board of Community Colleges to be used only for new construction of facilities and related infrastructure. Provides that funds transferred to the UNC system, School of Math and Science, and The Community Colleges may not be expended except by appropriation of the General Assembly. Makes a conforming change to subsection (c).

Directs the Joint Legislative Program Evaluation Oversight Committee to include in the 2011-12 Work Plan for the Program Evaluation Division of the General Assembly a study to evaluate the state's video lottery entertainment system and to submit its findings and recommendations to specified legislative oversight committees no later than the convening of the 2013 Regular Session of the General Assembly.
Effective January 1, 2012, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date.

Amends GS 105-164.13 (retail sales and use tax) to add greenhouses and repair parts for greenhouses to the list of items exempted from the retail sales and use tax when sold to a farmer, as specified. Also exempts a container or pallet, sold to a farmer to be used for packaging and transporting or as otherwise indicated.
Applies to sales made on or after July 1, 2011.

Identical to H 220, filed 3/2/11.

Amends Section 7 of SL 2007-518, as amended, as title indicates.

Amends GS 147-69.2(b)(8) (concerning the State Treasurer’s duties) to add that assets from the funds collectively referred to as the Retirement Systems, as specified, may also be invested in limited partnerships (LPs), limited liability companies (LLCs), or other limited liability investment vehicles that are not publicly traded, provided these investments do not exceed 10% of the market value of all invested assets of the Retirement Systems. Clarifies that the assets of the Retirement Systems can also be invested directly in any authorized equity securities for the primary purpose of approximating the movements of a published market benchmark index (rather than in equity securities in the S&P 500 Index). Makes additional clarifying and technical changes.
Amends GS 147-69.2(b)(9) to provide that assets of the Retirement Systems may be invested in interests in LPs, LLCs, or other limited liability investment vehicles that are not publicly traded, provided the primary purpose of that vehicle is (1) to invest in private equity (was, public or private equity) or (2) to engage in other strategies not expressly authorized in GS 147-69.2(b). Limits the amount so invested to 10% (was, 5%) of the market value of all invested assets of the Retirement Systems.
Clarifies that any investment authorized under GS 147-69.2(b) at the time the investment was made or contractually committed to remains valid and need not be disposed based on the new limitations on investments in this act.
Makes other clarifying and technical changes.

As title indicates. Also requires establishing offender reentry as a funding priority.

As the title indicates. Requires the Office of State Personnel to report on the proposed policies to the 2011 General Assembly by October 1, 2011.

Identical to H 233, filed 3/3/11.

As the title indicates. Directs the Department of Correction's Office of Research and Planning (ORP) (1) to work with local communities to form a minimum of 10 local reentry councils to supervise and coordinate innovative responses to reentry at the local level and to make use of existing services and (2) to form an advisory group that represents the population the ORP proposes to serve.

As title indicates. Requires that the Administrative Office of the Courts report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly no later than the convening of the 2012 Regular Session.

Identical to H 32, filed 2/2/11.

Amends GS Chapter 163 to (1) expand the definition of political party, (2) reduce the number of signatures required for unaffiliated candidates to be included on various ballots, (3) exempt certain political parties from most primary election requirements and instead provide that those parties' candidates be selected by party convention or else by plurality, and (4) repeal the petition requirement for write-in candidates and instead require the filing of a declaration of intent by the candidate.
Definition of a Political Party. Amends the definition of a political party for purposes of state elections under GS 163-96(a) by changing the threshold for qualification as a political party to (1) at least 10,000 votes of any group of voters polled in the last preceding general state election for certain offices or (2) 10,000 registered and qualified voters if qualifying by petition filed with the State Board of Elections (current threshold for latter method of qualification is 2% of the entire votes cast in the most recent election for Governor, or for Governor or presidential electors in the former). Expands eligibility for qualification by voters polled in the last preceding general state election to include not only those voters polled for that group of voters' candidate for Governor or presidential electors, but also for any other candidate for Council of State for a full term. For qualification as a political party by petition, reduces the number of congressional districts from which registered voters who sign the petition must come from four to three, and adjusts the deadline for filing the petition to the third Friday in July (currently the first day of June).
Unaffiliated Candidate Ballot Eligibility. Rewrites GS 163-122 by repealing subsection (a) and adding three new subsections (a1), (a2), and (a3) that provide specific requirements (namely petition requirements) for a qualified voter to be included as an unaffiliated candidate on a general election ballot, including general elections to a partisan office. Prohibits an individual whose name appears on a primary election ballot from having his name placed on the general election ballot as an unaffiliated candidate for the same office in that year. Details filing procedures and the number of required signatures (according to the office sought) for unaffiliated candidates.
Unaffiliated Candidate Ballot Eligibility in Partisan Municipal Elections. Amends GS 163-296 to change the number of signatures required for an unaffiliated candidate to be placed on a regular municipal ballot to 150 signatures if the municipality has more than 25,000 registered voters or 50 signatures if the municipality has 25,000 or fewer registered voters (current signature requirement is at least 4% of the total number of voters qualified to vote in the municipal election).
Participation in Elections by and Determining Primary Results of Certain Political Parties. Amends GS 163-98 to authorize political parties with less than 10% of the registered voters in the state to become exempt from most of the requirements of the Primary Act (Article 10 of GS Chapter 163). To become exempt, an eligible political party must notify the State Board of Elections by July 1 of an odd-numbered year that the party's state convention or state executive committee has approved its exemption from the Primary Act. Eligible political parties that choose exemption must select its candidates by party convention, and the political party and its candidates must comply with certain certification and filing requirements in order for the candidates to appear on the appropriate ballot. If an eligible political party does not choose exemption, the results of primary elections for that political party are to be determined by a plurality. Amends GS 163-111 to provide that candidates of political parties with less than 10% of the registered voters in the state are not eligible to participate in second primaries.
Petitions for Write-In Candidates. Amends GS 163-123 by repealing the petition requirement for write-in candidates, and instead requires an applicant for write-in candidacy to file a declaration of intent with the State Board of Elections or the appropriate county board of elections.
Makes other technical and conforming changes. Effective when the act becomes law with respect to all primaries and general elections held on or after that date. However, provides that application of the act to 2011 partisan municipal elections is contingent upon receiving preclearance under Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 prior to July 1, 2011.