AN ACT TO INCREASE THE REGULATION ON PSEUDOEPHEDRINE PRODUCTS TO CURTAIL METHAMPHETAMINE PRODUCTION AND TO REDUCE COSTS TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR LAB CLEANUP COSTS, AND TO STUDY THE EFFICACY OF ELECTRONIC RECORD KEEPING WITH A REPORT TO THE 2013 GENERAL ASSEMBLY. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 6/8/11 and 6/15/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Sections 2 and 3 are effective January 1, 2012. The remainder is effective June 23, 2011.
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H 12/SL 2011-240 (2011-2012) STOP METHAMPHETAMINE LABS (NEW). Filed Jan 27 2011, TO ADD SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS TO THE LIST OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, WHICH MAKES THE UNLAWFUL POSSESSION, MANUFACTURE, OR SALE OR DELIVERY OF SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS CRIMINAL OFFENSES AND TO CREATE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF TRAFFICKING IN SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS.
| Intro. by Cleveland, Horn, McElraft. |
H 24/SL 2011-292 (2011-2012) EXPAND DUTIES OF ECONOMIC DEV. OVERSIGHT COMM. Filed Feb 1 2011, TO MODIFY AND EXPAND THE DUTIES OF THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.
AN ACT TO MODIFY AND EXPAND THE DUTIES OF THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 2/1/11. Enacted June 24, 2011. Effective June 24, 2011.
| Intro. by Carney. |
H 93/SL 2011-293 (2011-2012) MODIFY REFUNDABILITY OF EITC. Filed Feb 15 2011, TO MODIFY THE REFUNDABILITY PROVISION OF THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.
AN ACT TO ALLOW A SELLER TO APPLY OVERCOLLECTED SALES TAX TO OFFSET A USE TAX LIABILITY ON A RELATED TRANSACTION. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 6/9/11. Enacted June 24, 2011. Effective July 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Howard, Setzer, Brubaker, Starnes. |
H 112 (2011-2012) REALIGN WAKE SUPERIOR COURT DISTRICTS. Filed Feb 16 2011, TO REALIGN THE DISTRICTS FOR WAKE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE SEATS TO PROVIDE FOR SINGLE MEMBER DISTRICTS AND EQUAL REPRESENTATION IN THOSE DISTRICTS, WHICH ARE TO BE DETERMINED.
AN ACT TO REALIGN THE DISTRICTS FOR WAKE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE SEATS TO PROVIDE FOR SINGLE MEMBER DISTRICTS AND EQUAL REPRESENTATION IN THOSE DISTRICTS, WHICH ARE TO BE DETERMINED. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 2/16/11, 5/19/11, and 5/23/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective January 1, 2013, and applies to the 2012 election.
| Intro. by Dollar, Stam, Avila, Murry. | Wake |
H 113 (2011-2012) MOTORCYCLE SAFETY ACT. Filed Feb 16 2011, TO CREATE ADDITIONAL PROTECTIONS FOR MOTORCYCLISTS FROM UNSAFE MOVEMENTS BY OTHER VEHICLES.
AN ACT TO CREATE ADDITIONAL PROTECTIONS FOR MOTORCYCLISTS FROM UNSAFE MOVEMENTS BY OTHER VEHICLES. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 2/16/11 and 6/16/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective December 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Killian. |
H 164/SL 2011-204 (2011-2012) RELEASE OF UPSET BID DEPOSIT (NEW). Filed Feb 23 2011, TO REQUIRE THAT THE NOTICE OF SALE AND THE NOTICE FILED BY AN UPSET BIDDER IN A FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING INCLUDE AN EXPLANATION OF THE EFFECT OF A BANKRUPTCY PETITION THAT IS FILED DURING THE TEN DAY UPSET BID PERIOD.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE RELEASE OF FUNDS DEPOSITED BY AN UPSET BIDDER OR A HIGH BIDDER IN A FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING WHEN A BANKRUPTCY PETITION IS FILED. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/13/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective October 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Randleman. |
H 165/SL 2011-362 (2011-2012) PLANNED COMMUNITY & CONDO ACT AMENDS. Filed Feb 23 2011, TO AMEND THE PLANNED COMMUNITY ACT AND THE CONDOMINIUM ACT TO ADD OR ENHANCE CONSUMER PROTECTION PROVISIONS, INCLUDING PROVISIONS RELATED TO DISCRETION IN ENFORCEMENT BY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS, PROCESSES REQUIRED FOR IMPOSITION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, OPEN MEETINGS, RECORD KEEPING, USE OF ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION, ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS ON FORECLOSURE, DECLARANT CONTROL, AND DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ABOUT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE PLANNED COMMUNITY ACT AND THE CONDOMINIUM ACT CONCERNING THE TIME PERIOD FOR FORECLOSURE OF A CLAIM OF LIEN FOR UNPAID ASSESSMENTS, TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ABOUT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS, AND TO REQUIRE THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION TO PREPARE AND MAKE AVAILABLE INFORMATION ABOUT RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 2/23/11, 5/31/11, 6/1/11, 6/14/11, and 6/16/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective June 27, 2011, and applies to foreclosure actions filed on or after October 1, 2011.
| Intro. by McGee, Weiss, Earle, Howard. |
H 167/SL 2011-205 (2011-2012) EXTEND ASSESSMENT REFUND PERIOD. Filed Feb 23 2011, TO EXTEND THE PERIOD FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO REFUND SPECIFIED UNUSED ASSESSMENTS.
AN ACT TO EXTEND THE PERIOD FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO REFUND SPECIFIED UNUSED ASSESSMENTS. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 2/23/11, 3/7/11, and 4/13/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective June 23, 2011.
| Intro. by Iler. |
H 168/SL 2011-363 (2011-2012) FARMS EXEMPT FROM CITY ANNEXATION & ETJ (NEW) Filed Feb 23 2011, PROVIDING A ZONING EXEMPTION FOR ANY AGRICULTURAL INTEREST ANNEXED BY A MUNICIPALITY AND EXEMPTING COVERAGE OF ANY AGRICULTURAL INTEREST IN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL PLANNING JURISDICTION OF A MUNICIPALITY.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF "BONA FIDE FARM PURPOSES," TO PROHIBIT THE INVOLUNTARY MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY USED FOR BONA FIDE FARM PURPOSES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT PROPERTY USED FOR BONA FIDE FARM PURPOSES IS EXEMPT FROM THE EXERCISE OF MUNICIPAL EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 2/23/11, 3/21/11, 6/14/11, and 6/15/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective June 27, 2011. Sections 2, 3, and 3.1 apply to annexations of property used for bona fide farm purposes that were initiated or are pending on or after that date.
| Intro. by Sanderson, Cleveland. |
H 209/SL 2011-262 (2011-2012) AMEND SW FINANCIAL ASSURANCE RQMTS. Filed Mar 2 2011, TO AMEND CERTAIN FINANCIAL ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF SANITARY LANDFILLS TO (1) DECREASE THE MINIMUM AMOUNT OF FINANCIAL ASSURANCE THAT MUST BE ESTABLISHED TO COVER COSTS FOR POTENTIAL ASSESSMENT AND CORRECTIVE ACTION AT A FACILITY; AND (2) AUTHORIZE THE USE OF A TRUST FUND PAY-IN PERIOD AS AN ALLOWABLE MECHANISM TO ESTABLISH THE FINANCIAL ASSURANCE NECESSARY FOR POTENTIAL ASSESSMENT AND CORRECTIVE ACTION AT A FACILITY.
AN ACT TO AMEND CERTAIN FINANCIAL ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES TO (1) AUTHORIZE THE USE OF A CORPORATE FINANCIAL TEST AS AN ALLOWABLE MECHANISM TO ESTABLISH THE FINANCIAL ASSURANCE NECESSARY FOR CLOSURE, POST-CLOSURE MAINTENANCE AND MONITORING, AND ANY CORRECTIVE ACTION THAT MAY BE REQUIRED AT THE FACILITY; (2) DECREASE THE MINIMUM AMOUNT OF FINANCIAL ASSURANCE THAT MUST BE ESTABLISHED TO COVER COSTS FOR POTENTIAL ASSESSMENT AND CORRECTIVE ACTION AT A FACILITY; AND (3) AUTHORIZE THE USE OF A TRUST FUND PAY-IN PERIOD AS AN ALLOWABLE MECHANISM TO ESTABLISH THE FINANCIAL ASSURANCE NECESSARY FOR POTENTIAL ASSESSMENT AND CORRECTIVE ACTION AT A FACILITY. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/2/11 and 6/13/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective June 23, 2011.
| Intro. by Ingle, Gillespie. |
H 227/SL 2011-193 (2011-2012) DISTURBING/DISMEMBERING HUMAN REMAINS (NEW). Filed Mar 2 2011, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY BUY A FIREARM IN ANOTHER STATE, PROVIDED THE PERSON SATISFIES THE APPROPRIATE BACKGROUND CHECKS.
AN ACT TO CREATE A CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR DISTURBING OR DISMEMBERING HUMAN REMAINS. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 6/2/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective December 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Hollo, Gillespie, Hilton, Jones. |
H 229/SL 2011-207 (2011-2012) RURAL OPERATING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CHANGES. Filed Mar 2 2011, TO ALLOW A REGIONAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY TO APPLY FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED TRANSPORTATION AND ASSISTANCE FUNDS ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTIES THAT THE REGIONAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY SERVES.
AN ACT TO ALLOW A PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY OR REGIONAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY TO APPLY FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED TRANSPORTATION AND ASSISTANCE FUNDS ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTIES THAT THE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY OR REGIONAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY SERVES. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/2/11 and 6/7/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective June 23, 2011.
| Intro. by Owens. |
H 242/SL 2011-276 (2011-2012) NAT. GAS/BOND/FEE/LANDOWNER PROTECT'N/STUDY (NEW). Filed Mar 7 2011, TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE BOND REQUIRED UPON REGISTRATION IN ORDER TO DRILL FOR OIL OR NATURAL GAS IN THE STATE.
AN ACT TO (1) INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE BOND REQUIRED UPON REGISTRATION IN ORDER TO DRILL FOR OIL OR NATURAL GAS IN THE STATE; (2) INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF FEES APPLICABLE TO DRILLING AND ABANDONING OIL OR GAS WELLS; (3) ESTABLISH PROVISIONS FOR THE PROTECTION OF LANDOWNERS RELATIVE TO LEASES FOR OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION; (4) DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO STUDY THE ISSUE OF OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION IN THE STATE, AND SPECIFICALLY THE USE OF DIRECTIONAL AND HORIZONTAL DRILLING AND HYDRAULIC FRACTURING FOR THAT PURPOSE; AND (5) DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT AT LEAST TWO PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE ISSUE IN THE AREA IN WHICH EXPLORATION FOR NATURAL GAS BY MEANS OF DIRECTIONAL AND HORIZONTAL DRILLING AND HYDRAULIC FRACTURING MAY OCCUR. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/7/11, 4/19/11, 5/26/11, 5/31/11, 6/13/11, and 6/16/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective June 23, 2011.
| Intro. by Stone, Gillespie. |
H 243/SL 2011-285 (2011-2012) CERTIFICATES UNDER SEAL IN INDIGENT CASES/FEE. Filed Mar 7 2011, TO CLARIFY THAT THE FEE CHARGED BY THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT FOR CERTIFICATES UNDER SEAL IS WAIVED FOR APPOINTED ATTORNEYS REPRESENTING INDIGENT CLIENTS.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THAT THE FEE CHARGED BY THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT FOR CERTIFICATES UNDER SEAL IS WAIVED FOR APPOINTED ATTORNEYS REPRESENTING INDIGENT CLIENTS. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/7/11. Enacted June 24, 2011. Effective July 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Jackson. |
H 250/SL 2011-195 (2011-2012) VARIOUS CLARIFYING MILITIA LAW AMENDMENTS. Filed Mar 8 2011, TO MAKE REFERENCES IN CHAPTER 127A OF THE NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL STATUTES TO FEDERAL AND STATE MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS PROPER AND UNIFORM, AS DIRECTED BY SESSION LAW 2009-281, AS AMENDED BY SESSION LAW 2010-152, AND TO MAKE OTHER CLARIFYING, CONFORMING, AND TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE GENERAL STATUTES COMMISSION.
AN ACT TO MAKE REFERENCES IN CHAPTER 127A OF THE NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL STATUTES TO FEDERAL AND STATE MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS PROPER AND UNIFORM, AS DIRECTED BY SESSION LAW 2009-281, AS AMENDED BY SESSION LAW 2010-152, AND TO MAKE OTHER CLARIFYING, CONFORMING, AND TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE GENERAL STATUTES COMMISSION. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/8/11 and 3/24/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective June 23, 2011.
| Intro. by Ross. |
H 263 (2011-2012) RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE/REMARRIAGE OPTION. Filed Mar 8 2011, TO ALLOW CERTAIN RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM WHO REMARRIED PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF A TECHNICAL CORRECTION TO THE RETIREMENT LAWS TO NOMINATE THEIR NEW SPOUSES TO RECEIVE THE SURVIVOR BENEFITS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THAT TECHNICAL CORRECTION.
AN ACT TO ALLOW CERTAIN RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM WHO REMARRIED PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF A TECHNICAL CORRECTION TO THE RETIREMENT LAWS TO NOMINATE THEIR NEW SPOUSES TO RECEIVE THE SURVIVOR BENEFITS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THAT TECHNICAL CORRECTION. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/8/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective June 23, 2011.
| Intro. by Cook. | UNCODIFIED |
H 271 (2011-2012) PROBATION OFFICER/NO CONCEALED CARRY REQUIRED. Filed Mar 9 2011, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROHIBITION AGAINST CARRYING A CONCEALED WEAPON DOES NOT APPLY TO STATE PROBATION AND PAROLE CERTIFIED OFFICERS WHEN THEY ARE OFF-DUTY.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROHIBITION AGAINST CARRYING A CONCEALED WEAPON DOES NOT APPLY TO STATE PROBATION AND PAROLE CERTIFIED OFFICERS WHEN THEY ARE OFF-DUTY. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/9/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective December 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Guice. |
H 298 (2011-2012) INSURANCE AMENDMENTS. Filed Mar 9 2011, TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE INSURANCE LAWS TO PRIVATIZE ONLINE AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSES FOR LICENSE APPLICANTS, ENSURE ACCURACY IN CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE, REQUIRE PRIOR APPROVAL OF SMALL GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE RATES AND ENCOURAGE THE SALE OF CHILD-ONLY HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES, AMEND THE RISK-BASED CAPITAL LAW TO MAINTAIN NAIC ACCREDITATION, PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FOR LICENSING OF CLAIMS INPUT EMPLOYEES FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES, PROHIBIT FEDERAL PREEMPTION OF CROP ADJUSTERS’ REGULATION, AND EASE THE REGULATORY BURDEN ON THE ASSOCIATION AGGREGATE SECURITY SYSTEM.
AN ACT TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE INSURANCE LAWS TO PRIVATIZE ONLINE AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSES FOR LICENSE APPLICANTS, CODIFY THE EXISTING SENIORS' HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION PROGRAM, ENSURE ACCURACY IN CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE, REQUIRE PRIOR APPROVAL OF SMALL GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE RATES AND ENCOURAGE THE SALE OF CHILD-ONLY HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES, AMEND THE RISK-BASED CAPITAL LAW TO MAINTAIN NAIC ACCREDITATION, PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FOR LICENSING OF CLAIMS INPUT EMPLOYEES FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES, PROHIBIT FEDERAL PREEMPTION OF CROP ADJUSTERS' REGULATION, AND EASE THE REGULATORY BURDEN ON THE NORTH CAROLINA SELF-INSURANCE SECURITY ASSOCIATION AND THE ASSOCIATION AGGREGATE SECURITY SYSTEM. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/9/11, 4/27/11, and 5/19/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Sections 1, 4, 10, and 11 are effective July 1, 2011. Sections 3, 5, 6, and 7 are effective October 1, 2011. Section 8 is effective July 1, 2012. The remainder is effective June 23, 2011.
| Intro. by Dockham. |
H 311 (2011-2012) HOUSEHOLD GOODS CARRIERS/ID MARKINGS Filed Mar 9 2011, REQUIRING THAT MOTOR CARRIERS OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS MARK OR IDENTIFY THEIR VEHICLES AND MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON NOT CERTIFIED BY THE UTILITIES COMMISSION AS A MOTOR CARRIER OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS TO ADVERTISE OR OTHERWISE REPRESENT THAT THE PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO ENGAGE IN THE TRANSPORTATION OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS FOR COMPENSATION IN THIS STATE.
AN ACT REQUIRING THAT MOTOR CARRIERS OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS MARK OR IDENTIFY THEIR VEHICLES AND MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON NOT CERTIFIED BY THE UTILITIES COMMISSION AS A MOTOR CARRIER OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS TO ADVERTISE OR OTHERWISE REPRESENT THAT THE PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO ENGAGE IN THE TRANSPORTATION OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS FOR COMPENSATION IN THIS STATE. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/9/11 and 5/5/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective October 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Fisher, Samuelson, Jeffus, McComas. |
H 312 (2011-2012) REGISTER OF DEEDS. Filed Mar 9 2011, AMENDING THE METHODS FOR RECORDING SATISFACTION OF A SECURITY INSTRUMENT WITH THE REGISTER OF DEEDS, CLARIFYING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONICALLY REGISTERING PLATS WITH THE REGISTER OF DEEDS, AND AMENDING RESTRICTIONS ON ACCESS TO MILITARY DISCHARGE DOCUMENTS RECORDED WITH THE REGISTER OF DEEDS.
AN ACT AMENDING THE METHODS FOR RECORDING SATISFACTION OF A SECURITY INSTRUMENT WITH THE REGISTER OF DEEDS, CLARIFYING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONICALLY REGISTERING PLATS WITH THE REGISTER OF DEEDS, AND AMENDING RESTRICTIONS ON ACCESS TO MILITARY DISCHARGE DOCUMENTS RECORDED WITH THE REGISTER OF DEEDS. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/9/11 and 3/24/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Section 8 is effective June 23, 2011. The remainder is effective October 1, 2011.
H 313 (2011-2012) REPEAL SAVINGS BOND PAYROLL SAVINGS PROGRAM. Filed Mar 9 2011, TO REPEAL THE PAYROLL SAVINGS PROGRAM FOR SAVINGS BONDS DUE TO RECENT CHANGES MADE BY THE UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
AN ACT TO REPEAL THE PAYROLL SAVINGS PROGRAM FOR SAVINGS BONDS DUE TO RECENT CHANGES MADE BY THE UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/9/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective June 23, 2011.
| Intro. by Hastings, T. Moore. |
H 318 (2011-2012) STATE TREASURER'S INVESTMENTS. Filed Mar 10 2011, TO MODIFY THE STATE TREASURER INVESTMENT STATUTE.
AN ACT TO MODIFY THE STATE TREASURER INVESTMENT STATUTE. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/10/11 and 5/4/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective June 23, 2011.
| Intro. by McGee. |
H 329/SL 2011-364 (2011-2012) BLDG. CODES/EXPAND EQUINE EXEMPTION. Filed Mar 10 2011, TO EXPAND THE EXEMPTION FROM BUILDING RULES FOR FARM BUILDINGS TO INCLUDE FARM BUILDINGS USED FOR SPECTATOR EVENTS.
AN ACT TO EXPAND THE EXEMPTION FROM BUILDING RULES FOR FARM BUILDINGS TO INCLUDE FARM BUILDINGS USED FOR SPECTATOR EVENTS. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/10/11, 3/24/11, 4/6/11, 6/14/11, and 6/16/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective June 27, 2011, and applies to all farm buildings, including farm buildings where either construction either began or was completed prior to that date.
| Intro. by Horn. |
H 331/SL 2011-197 (2011-2012) ALLOW PAS AND NPS TO SIGN DEATH CERT. Filed Mar 10 2011, TO AUTHORIZE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS AND NURSE PRACTITIONERS TO COMPLETE MEDICAL CERTIFICATIONS AS TO THE CAUSE OF DEATH FOR DEATH REGISTRATION.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS AND NURSE PRACTITIONERS TO COMPLETE MEDICAL CERTIFICATIONS AS TO THE CAUSE OF DEATH FOR DEATH REGISTRATION. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/10/11 and 3/22/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective October 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Hollo, Brubaker, Dollar, Justice. |
H 332/SL 2011-286 (2011-2012) CLARIFY DEVELOPMENT MORATORIA AUTHORITY. Filed Mar 10 2011, CLARIFYING THAT A LOCAL GOVERNMENT MAY NOT IMPOSE A MORATORIUM ON DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING AND ADOPTING A NEW OR REVISED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE.
AN ACT CLARIFYING THAT A LOCAL GOVERNMENT MAY NOT IMPOSE A MORATORIUM ON DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING AND ADOPTING A NEW OR REVISED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/10/11 and 4/28/11. Enacted June 24, 2011. Effective June 24, 2011.
| Intro. by Mills, Killian, Crawford, Hamilton. |
H 339/SL 2011-365 (2011-2012) HOUSING AUTHORITY/COLLECT UNPAID RENT. Filed Mar 11 2011, AUTHORIZING A HOUSING AUTHORITY TO COLLECT UNPAID RENT BY SETTING OFF THE DEBT AGAINST A STATE INCOME TAX REFUND DUE A TENANT OR FORMER TENANT OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING A HOUSING AUTHORITY TO COLLECT UNPAID DELINQUENT DEBT BY SETTING OFF THE DEBT AGAINST A STATE INCOME TAX REFUND DUE A TENANT OR FORMER TENANT OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/14/11 and 4/13/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective October 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Cook. |
H 342/SL 2011-306 (2011-2012) HIGH SCHOOL ACCREDITATION. Filed Mar 14 2011, PROHIBITING ANY PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION FROM SOLICITING OR USING INFORMATION REGARDING THE ACCREDITATION OF A SECONDARY SCHOOL ATTENDED BY A STUDENT AS A FACTOR AFFECTING ADMISSIONS, LOANS, SCHOLARSHIPS, OR OTHER EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY AT THE PUBLIC INSTITUTION, UNLESS THE ACCREDITATION WAS CONDUCTED BY A STATE AGENCY; AUTHORIZING THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ACCREDIT SCHOOLS IN A LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT AT THE REQUEST OF AND AT THE EXPENSE OF THAT UNIT; AND MODIFYING THE BUDGET OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION ACCORDINGLY.
AN ACT PROHIBITING ANY PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION FROM SOLICITING OR USING INFORMATION REGARDING THE ACCREDITATION OF A SECONDARY SCHOOL LOCATED IN NORTH CAROLINA THAT IS ATTENDED BY A STUDENT AS A FACTOR AFFECTING ADMISSIONS, LOANS, SCHOLARSHIPS, OR OTHER EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY AT THE PUBLIC INSTITUTION, UNLESS THE ACCREDITATION WAS CONDUCTED BY A STATE AGENCY; AUTHORIZING THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ACCREDIT SCHOOLS IN A LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT AT THE REQUEST OF AND AT THE EXPENSE OF THAT UNIT; AND MODIFYING THE BUDGET OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION ACCORDINGLY. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/14/11, 3/30/11, and 6/2/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective June 27, 2011.
| Intro. by Blackwell, Holloway. |
H 350/SL 2011-274 (2011-2012) PROPERTY TAX UNIFORMITY FOR CONSERVATION LAND (NEW) Filed Mar 14 2011, TO MODIFY THE CLASSES OF PROPERTY EXCLUDED FROM THE TAX BASE.
AN ACT TO MODIFY WHEN LAND USED FOR CONSERVATION PURPOSES IS TO BE EXCLUDED FROM THE PROPERTY TAX BASE. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/15/11 and 6/2/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective for taxes imposed for taxable years beginning on or after July 1, 2011.
| Intro. by McGrady, Starnes, Brubaker, Harrison. |
H 373/SL 2011-215 (2011-2012) INSURANCE CHANGES TO PAYMENTS & GROUP LIFE. Filed Mar 16 2011, TO FACILITATE THE PAYMENT OF INSURANCE PREMIUMS USING CREDIT CARDS AND TO PERMIT THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE TO APPROVE NONTRADITIONAL GROUPS FOR GROUP LIFE INSURANCE.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE PAYMENT OF INSURANCE PREMIUMS USING DEBIT CARDS, TO FACILITATE THE PAYMENT OF INSURANCE PREMIUMS USING CREDIT AND DEBIT CARDS, AND TO PERMIT THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE TO APPROVE NONTRADITIONAL GROUPS FOR GROUP LIFE INSURANCE. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/16/11 and 5/31/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective October 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Dockham. |
H 376/SL 2011-294 (2011-2012) RETIREMENT TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS. Filed Mar 16 2011, TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE STATUTES GOVERNING THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE STATUTES GOVERNING THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/16/11, 6/8/11, and 6/15/11. Enacted June 24, 2011. Section 2 is effective July 1, 2009, and applies to penalties assessed on or after that date. The remainder is effective July 1, 2011.
| Intro. by McGee |
H 379/SL 2011-247 (2011-2012) UNIFORM DEPOSITIONS AND DISCOVERY ACT. Filed Mar 16 2011, TO ENACT THE NORTH CAROLINA INTERSTATE DEPOSITIONS AND DISCOVERY ACT AND TO MAKE CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO THE NORTH CAROLINA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE.
AN ACT TO ENACT THE NORTH CAROLINA INTERSTATE DEPOSITIONS AND DISCOVERY ACT AND TO MAKE CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO THE NORTH CAROLINA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/16/11, 5/9/11, and 6/9/11 Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective December 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Glazier, Rhyne, Ross, McGrady. |
H 380/SL 2011-199 (2011-2012) AMEND RCP/ELECTRONICALLY STORED INFORMATION. Filed Mar 16 2011, TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURE FOR DISCOVERY OF ELECTRONICALLY STORED INFORMATION AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES TO THE NORTH CAROLINA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURE FOR DISCOVERY OF ELECTRONICALLY STORED INFORMATION AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES TO THE NORTH CAROLINA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/16/11 and 5/9/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective October 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Glazier, T. Moore, Ross. |
H 381 (2011-2012) CHECKING STATION PATTERN SELECTION. Filed Mar 16 2011, TO PREVENT LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES FROM ESTABLISHING PATTERNS FOR VEHICLE STOPS AT CHECKING STATIONS BASED ON A PARTICULAR TYPE OF VEHICLE.
AN ACT TO PREVENT LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES FROM ESTABLISHING PATTERNS FOR VEHICLE STOPS AT CHECKING STATIONS BASED ON A PARTICULAR TYPE OF VEHICLE. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/16/11 and 4/7/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective December 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Torbett. |
H 382 (2011-2012) JUVENILE CODE REVISIONS. Filed Mar 16 2011, AMENDING THE JUVENILE CODE UNDER THE LAWS PERTAINING TO ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND DEPENDENCY.
AN ACT AMENDING THE JUVENILE CODE UNDER THE LAWS PERTAINING TO ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND DEPENDENCY. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/16/11, 3/31/11, and 6/9/11. Enacted June 24, 2011. Effective October 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Jordan, Glazier, Randleman, Stevens. |
H 384 (2011-2012) REGISTER OF DEEDS/FEES. Filed Mar 16 2011, TO SIMPLIFY THE FEES CHARGED FOR REGISTERING INSTRUMENTS WITH A REGISTER OF DEEDS IN THIS STATE.
AN ACT TO SIMPLIFY THE FEES CHARGED FOR REGISTERING INSTRUMENTS WITH A REGISTER OF DEEDS IN THIS STATE AND TO MODIFY THE INSTRUMENT PAGE REQUIREMENTS. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/16/11, 6/3/11, and 6/15/11. Enacted June 24, 2011. Effective October 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Howard, West, Rapp, Wilkins. |
H 385 (2011-2012) OMNIBUS LABOR LAW CHANGES. Filed Mar 16 2011, MAKING OMNIBUS AMENDMENTS TO THE LABOR LAWS OF NORTH CAROLINA.
AN ACT MAKING OMNIBUS AMENDMENTS TO THE LABOR LAWS OF NORTH CAROLINA. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/16/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective June 27, 2011.
| Intro. by Howard, Brubaker. |
H 386/SL 2011-217 (2011-2012) REAL ESTATE LICENSE LAW AMENDMENTS. Filed Mar 16 2011, TO MODERNIZE THE NORTH CAROLINA REAL ESTATE LICENSE LAW.
AN ACT TO MODERNIZE THE NORTH CAROLINA REAL ESTATE LICENSE LAW. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/16/11 and 4/21/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Sections 23 and 24 are effective June 23, 2011. The remainder is effective January 1, 2012.
| Intro. by Howard, Brubaker. |
H 388/SL 2011-218 (2011-2012) RECLAIMED WATER CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL (NEW). Filed Mar 16 2011, TO PREVENT THE RECLAIMED WATER RULES ADOPTED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION FROM BECOMING EFFECTIVE.
AN ACT TO ALLOW THE USE OF DIRECT CROSS-CONNECTIONS BETWEEN RECLAIMED WATER AND POTABLE WATER SYSTEMS WHEN SUCH DIRECT CROSS-CONNECTIONS HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 5/9/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective June 23, 2011.
| Intro. by Committee on Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House. |
H 397/SL 2011-249 (2011-2012) DHHS PENALTIES AND REMEDIES REVISION. Filed Mar 16 2011, REVISING PENALTIES AND REMEDIES CONCERNING HEALTH FACILITIES.
AN ACT REVISING PENALTIES AND REMEDIES CONCERNING HEALTH FACILITIES. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/17/11, 4/20/11, and 6/13/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective June 23, 2011.
| Intro. by Lewis. |
H 406/SL 2011-219 (2011-2012) VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURE DISTRICTS. Filed Mar 17 2011, TO PROVIDE THAT LAND THAT IS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE MAY QUALIFY FOR ENROLLMENT IN A VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT EVEN THOUGH IT DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR TAXATION AT ITS PRESENT-USE VALUE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT RESIDENTIAL LOTS CREATED ON LAND THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF A CONSERVATION AGREEMENT MUST MEET MUNICIPAL ZONING AND SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT REVOCABLE VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT CONSERVATION AGREEMENTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE RECORDED.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT LAND THAT IS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE MAY QUALIFY FOR ENROLLMENT IN A VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT EVEN THOUGH IT DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR TAXATION AT ITS PRESENT-USE VALUE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT RESIDENTIAL LOTS CREATED ON LAND THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF A CONSERVATION AGREEMENT MUST MEET MUNICIPAL ZONING AND SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT REVOCABLE VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT CONSERVATION AGREEMENTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE RECORDED. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/17/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective June 23, 2011.
| Intro. by Jordan, Hill, Randleman, Mobley. |
H 408/SL 2011-250 (2011-2012) AMEND CRIMINAL DISCOVERY LAWS. Filed Mar 17 2011, TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING DISCOVERY IN CRIMINAL CASES.
AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN NORTH CAROLINA'S OPEN-FILE DISCOVERY LAW, PROTECT CRIME STOPPERS INFORMANTS, PROTECT VICTIM INFORMATION, REQUIRE LAW ENFORCEMENT AND INVESTIGATORY AGENCIES TO MAKE TIMELY DISCLOSURE OF THEIR FILES TO PROSECUTORS, AND AVOID FRIVOLOUS CLAIMS OF PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT AGAINST PROSECUTORS. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/17/11, 5/12/11, and 6/13/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective December 1, 2011.
| Intro. by T. Moore, Spear, Shepard. |
H 411/SL 2011-359 (2011-2012) IREDELL CORRECTIONAL FACILITY/DOT STORAGE. Filed Mar 18 2011, TO PROVIDE THAT THE IREDELL COUNTY SHERIFF MAY LEASE THE FORMER IREDELL CORRECTIONAL FACILITY FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR ONE DOLLAR UPON THE PAYMENT OF SEVENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS BY THE IREDELL COUNTY SHERIFF TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE NEWTON STORAGE FACILITY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT THE IREDELL COUNTY SHERIFF MAY LEASE THE FORMER IREDELL CORRECTIONAL FACILITY FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR ONE DOLLAR A YEAR FOR THIRTY YEARS UPON THE PAYMENT OF SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS BY THE IREDELL COUNTY SHERIFF TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE NEWTON STORAGE FACILITY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/21/11 and 5/9/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective June 27, 2011.
| Intro. by Howard. | Iredell |
H 417/SL 2011-368 (2011-2012) EXTEND TIME FOR SITE OF LOW/MOD. INC. HOUSING. Filed Mar 21 2011, TO EXTEND THE TIME PERIOD FOR HOLDING REAL PROPERTY AS A FUTURE SITE FOR HOUSING FOR LOW-OR MODERATE-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.
AN ACT TO EXTEND THE TIME PERIOD FOR HOLDING REAL PROPERTY AS A FUTURE SITE FOR HOUSING FOR LOW- OR MODERATE-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/21/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective for taxes imposed for taxable years beginning on or after July 1, 2011.
| Intro. by McGrady. |
H 427/SL 2011-271 (2011-2012) RUN AND YOU'RE DONE. Filed Mar 22 2011, TO PROVIDE FOR THE SEIZURE, FORFEITURE, AND SALE OF MOTOR VEHICLES USED BY DEFENDANTS IN FELONY CASES INVOLVING SPEEDING TO ELUDE ARREST.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE SEIZURE, FORFEITURE, AND SALE OF MOTOR VEHICLES USED BY DEFENDANTS IN FELONY CASES INVOLVING SPEEDING TO ELUDE ARREST. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/22/11, 4/8/11, 4/19/11, 6/9/11, and 6/14/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective December 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Faircloth, Folwell, H. Warren, Shepard. |
H 432/SL 2011-369 (2011-2012) SWINE IN TRANSPORT/REGULATE FERAL SWINE. Filed Mar 22 2011, TO PROHIBIT THE TRANSPORTATION OF SWINE UNLESS THE SWINE HAS AN OFFICIAL FORM OF IDENTIFICATION APPROVED BY THE STATE VETERINARIAN FOR THIS PURPOSE, TO CLASSIFY ALL FREE-RANGING MAMMALS OF THE SPECIES SUS SCROFA AS FERAL SWINE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE TAKING OF FERAL SWINE AS A NONGAME ANIMAL, AND TO PROHIBIT THE REMOVAL OF LIVE FERAL SWINE FROM TRAPS.
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE TRANSPORTATION OF LIVE SWINE UNLESS THE SWINE HAS AN OFFICIAL FORM OF IDENTIFICATION APPROVED BY THE STATE VETERINARIAN FOR THIS PURPOSE, TO CLASSIFY ALL FREE-RANGING MAMMALS OF THE SPECIES SUS SCROFA AS FERAL SWINE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE TAKING OF FERAL SWINE AS A NONGAME ANIMAL, AND TO PROHIBIT THE REMOVAL OF LIVE FERAL SWINE FROM TRAPS. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/22/11, 4/6/11, 4/20/11, and 6/14/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. GS 106-798A and GS 106-798B, as enacted by Section 1, are effective October 1, 2012. The remainder is effective October 1, 2011. Act applies to acts that occur on or after the effective date.
| Intro. by LaRoque. |
H 453 (2011-2012) ALLOW SALARY PROTECTION INSURANCE. Filed Mar 23 2011, TO AUTHORIZE THE PLACEMENT AND ISSUANCE OF SALARY PROTECTION INSURANCE UNDER THE SURPLUS LINES ACT.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE PLACEMENT AND ISSUANCE OF SALARY PROTECTION INSURANCE UNDER THE SURPLUS LINES ACT. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/23/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective October 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Dockham. |
H 468/SL 2011-200 (2011-2012) AMEND WEIGHT LIMITS FOR FARM PRODUCTS. Filed Mar 24 2011, TO ALLOW AN EXEMPTION FROM VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS FOR A PERSON HAULING LIVE POULTRY FROM THE FARM WHERE THE LIVE POULTRY IS RAISED TO ANY PROCESSING FACILITY WITHIN ONE HUNDRED FIFTY MILES OF THAT FARM.
AN ACT TO ALLOW AN EXEMPTION FROM VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS FOR A PERSON HAULING LIVE POULTRY FROM THE FARM WHERE THE LIVE POULTRY IS RAISED TO ANY PROCESSING FACILITY WITHIN ONE HUNDRED FIFTY MILES OF THAT FARM. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/24/11 and 4/27/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective December 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Horn. |
H 484/SL 2011-288 (2011-2012) TRANSFER EMERGENCY FORECLOSURE PROGRAM TO HFA. Filed Mar 25 2011, TO TRANSFER MANAGEMENT OF THE STATE HOME FORECLOSURE PREVENTION PROJECT AND FUND TO THE NORTH CAROLINA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY, TO EXEMPT THE NORTH CAROLINA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLES 6 AND 7 OF CHAPTER 143 OF THE GENERAL STATUTES, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSIONER OF BANKS TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THE STATE BANKING COMMISSION.
AN ACT TO TRANSFER MANAGEMENT OF THE STATE HOME FORECLOSURE PREVENTION PROJECT AND FUND TO THE NORTH CAROLINA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY, TO EXEMPT THE NORTH CAROLINA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLES 6 AND 7 OF CHAPTER 143 OF THE GENERAL STATUTES, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSIONER OF BANKS TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THE STATE BANKING COMMISSION. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/28/11. Enacted June 24, 2011. Effective July 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Brubaker. |
H 492/SL 2011-220 (2011-2012) STORMWATER/ISOLATED POPL. GROWTH IN COUNTY. Filed Mar 28 2011, TO (1) PROVIDE THAT DEVELOPMENT IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF A COUNTY IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE STANDARDS REGARDING POSTCONSTRUCTION PRACTICES UNDER SECTION 9 OF S.L. 2006 246 OR ANY ADMINISTRATIVE RULES ADOPTED TO REPLACE THAT SECTION WHEN THE DEVELOPMENT IS LOCATED IN A COUNTY THAT CONTAINS AN URBANIZED AREA AND HAD AN ACTUAL POPULATION GROWTH RATE THAT EXCEEDED THE STATE POPULATION GROWTH RATE FOR THE PERIOD 1995 THROUGH 2004 WHEN THAT POPULATION GROWTH OCCURRED IN AN AREA WITHIN THE COUNTY THAT CONSISTS OF LESS THAN FIVE PERCENT OF THE TOTAL LAND AREA OF THE COUNTY AND (2) RESCIND THE CURRENT DESIGNATION OF ANY SUCH COUNTY.
AN ACT TO (1) PROVIDE THAT DEVELOPMENT IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF A COUNTY IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE STANDARDS REGARDING POSTCONSTRUCTION PRACTICES UNDER SECTION 9 OF S.L. 2006-246 OR ANY ADMINISTRATIVE RULES ADOPTED TO REPLACE THAT SECTION WHEN THE DEVELOPMENT IS LOCATED IN A COUNTY THAT CONTAINS AN URBANIZED AREA AND HAD AN ACTUAL POPULATION GROWTH RATE THAT EXCEEDED THE STATE POPULATION GROWTH RATE FOR THE PERIOD 1995 THROUGH 2004 WHEN THAT POPULATION GROWTH OCCURRED IN AN AREA WITHIN THE COUNTY THAT CONSISTS OF LESS THAN FIVE PERCENT OF THE TOTAL LAND AREA OF THE COUNTY AND (2) RESCIND THE CURRENT DESIGNATION OF ANY SUCH COUNTY. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/28/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective June 23, 2011.
| Intro. by Howard. |
H 501/SL 2011-221 (2011-2012) CREDIT UNION OWNERSHIP OF INS. CO (NEW). Filed Mar 29 2011, TO PROVIDE FOR THE FORMATION AND OWNERSHIP OF STOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES BY CREDIT UNIONS.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE OWNERSHIP OF INSURANCE COMPANIES BY CREDIT UNIONS. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/29/11 and 5/18/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective October 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Glazier. |
H 507/SL 2011-289 (2011-2012) WITHDRAWING PUBLIC USE DEDICATION. Filed Mar 29 2011, AUTHORIZING PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATIONS THAT OWN STREETS THAT ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE INCORPORATED MUNICIPALITIES AND THAT HAVE NOT BEEN ACCEPTED FOR MAINTENANCE BY THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY YEARS TO FILE, WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, A DECLARATION WITHDRAWING THE DEDICATION TO PUBLIC USE OF SUCH STREETS.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATIONS THAT OWN STREETS THAT ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE INCORPORATED MUNICIPALITIES AND THAT HAVE NOT BEEN ACCEPTED FOR MAINTENANCE BY THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY YEARS TO FILE, WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, A DECLARATION WITHDRAWING THE DEDICATION TO PUBLIC USE OF SUCH STREETS. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/29/11. Enacted June 24, 2011. Effective June 24, 2011.
| Intro. by Owens. |
H 509/SL 2011-202 (2011-2012) EXCLUSIONS FROM LICENSURE: HOME SERVICES. Filed Mar 29 2011, TO EXCLUDE FROM LICENSURE AS A FACILITY CONSUMERS LIVING IN THEIR OWN HOME AND RECEIVING SERVICES.
AN ACT TO EXCLUDE FROM LICENSURE AS A FACILITY CONSUMERS LIVING IN THEIR OWN HOME AND RECEIVING SERVICES. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/29/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective June 23, 2011.
| Intro. by Hurley. |
H 538/SL 2011-371 (2011-2012) LGERS LEO DISABILITY (NEW). Filed Mar 30 2011, TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS HAVE ONE YEAR OF CREDITABLE SERVICE IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR DISABILITY RETIREMENT BENEFITS UNDER THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR INJURIES INCURRED IN THE LINE OF DUTY.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS HAVE ONE YEAR OF CREDITABLE SERVICE IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR DISABILITY RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR INJURIES INCURRED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/30/11, 6/14/11, and 6/16/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective July 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Randleman, Dollar, Cotham, Faircloth. |
H 542/SL 2011-283 (2011-2012) TORT REFORM FOR CITIZENS AND BUSINESSES. Filed Mar 30 2011, TO PROVIDE TORT REFORM FOR NORTH CAROLINA CITIZENS AND BUSINESSES.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE TORT REFORM FOR NORTH CAROLINA CITIZENS AND BUSINESSES. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/30/11, 5/10/11, 6/1/11, 6/13/11, and 6/14/11. Enacted June 24, 2011. Section 4.1(a) is effective June 24, 2011. The remainder is effective October 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Rhyne, McComas, Brisson, Crawford. |
H 567/SL 2011-372 (2011-2012) MOUNTAIN RESOURCES COMM'N/STAGGERED TERMS. Filed Mar 30 2011, TO PROVIDE FOR STAGGERED TERMS FOR THE MOUNTAIN RESOURCES COMMISSION ESTABLISHED BY CHAPTER 153B OF THE GENERAL STATUTES.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR STAGGERED TERMS FOR THE MOUNTAIN RESOURCES COMMISSION ESTABLISHED BY CHAPTER 153B OF THE GENERAL STATUTES. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/31/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective June 27, 2011.
| Intro. by McGrady, Rapp. |
H 575/SL 2011-222 (2011-2012) SERVICE AGREEMENTS/ALLOW RESERVE ACCOUNT. Filed Mar 31 2011, TO PROVIDE THAT IN LIEU OF CONTRACTUAL LIABILITY INSURANCE, A SERVICE CONTRACT PROVIDER MAY MAINTAIN A FUNDED RESERVE ACCOUNT FOR ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER SERVICE CONTRACTS ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING IN THIS STATE.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT IN LIEU OF CONTRACTUAL LIABILITY INSURANCE, A SERVICE CONTRACT PROVIDER MAY MAINTAIN A FUNDED RESERVE ACCOUNT FOR ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER SERVICE CONTRACTS ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING IN THIS STATE. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/31/11 and 5/18/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective July 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Dockham. |
H 588/SL 2011-273 (2011-2012) THE FOUNDING PRINCIPLES ACT. Filed Apr 4 2011, TO ENACT THE FOUNDING PRINCIPLES ACT.
AN ACT TO ENACT THE FOUNDING PRINCIPLES ACT. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/4/11, 6/8/11, 6/14/11, 6/15/11, and 6/17/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective June 23, 2011, and applies beginning with the 2014–15 school year.
| Intro. by Brubaker. |
H 594/SL 2011-261 (2011-2012) FUNCTIONALLY EQUIVALENT WASTEWATER SYSTEMS. Filed Apr 4 2011, TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC HEALTH TO DESIGNATE AS AN ACCEPTED ON SITE SUBSURFACE WASTEWATER SYSTEM ANY WASTEWATER SYSTEM THAT IS SHOWN BY THE CERTIFIED DOCUMENTATION OF AN INDEPENDENT, THIRD PARTY ENGINEERING OR TESTING LABORATORY TO BE FUNCTIONALLY EQUIVALENT TO AN ACCEPTED ON SITE SUBSURFACE WASTEWATER SYSTEM.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC HEALTH TO APPROVE AS AN INNOVATIVE WASTEWATER SYSTEM ANY WASTEWATER TRENCH SYSTEM THAT IS DETERMINED BY THE COMMISSION TO BE FUNCTIONALLY EQUIVALENT TO AN ACCEPTED WASTEWATER TRENCH SYSTEM. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/4/11, 5/12/11, and 6/9/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective June 23, 2011.
| Intro. by Hilton, Gillespie. |
H 595/SL 2011-291 (2011-2012) REORGANIZATION/LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMNS. Filed Apr 4 2011, CHANGING THE STRUCTURE OF CERTAIN LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS, TRANSFERRING THE DUTIES OF CERTAIN COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS TO OTHER COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS, CHANGING THE COMPOSITION OF VARIOUS LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS, AND MAKING CONFORMING CHANGES.
AN ACT CHANGING THE STRUCTURE OF CERTAIN LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS, TRANSFERRING THE DUTIES OF CERTAIN COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS TO OTHER COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS, CHANGING THE COMPOSITION OF VARIOUS LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS, AND MAKING CONFORMING CHANGES. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/4/11, 4/14/11, and 6/8/11. Enacted June 24, 2011. Effective June 24, 2011, unless otherwise provided.
| Intro. by Barnhart, Burr. |
H 596/SL 2011-373 (2011-2012) TRANSFER SURPLUS PROP. TO RETIREMENT SYSTEM. Filed Apr 4 2011, TO FACILITATE THE IDENTIFICATION OF SURPLUS STATE OWNED REAL PROPERTY; TO REQUIRE THAT THE OWNERSHIP OF THAT PROPERTY BE TRANSFERRED TO THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM; TO REQUIRE THE STATE TREASURER TO MANAGE THAT PROPERTY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES TO THE GENERAL STATUTES.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT THE PROCEEDS OF CERTAIN DISPOSITIONS OF STATE-OWNED REAL PROPERTY BE USED IN PART TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL FUND, IN PART TO SUPPORT THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF NORTH CAROLINA, AND IN PART TO SUPPORT THE AGENCIES TO WHICH THE PROPERTY WAS ALLOCATED; AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THESE PURPOSES. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/5/11, 5/19/11, 5/23/11, and 6/16/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Sections 1 and 2 are effective July 1, 2011. The remainder is effective June 27, 2011.
| Intro. by Hastings, Stam, Crawford. |
H 609 (2011-2012) PROMOTE WATER SUPPLY DEVELOPMENT/EFFICIENCY (NEW). Filed Apr 4 2011, TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF WATER SUPPLY RESERVOIRS AND OTHER WATER SUPPLY RESOURCES.
AN ACT TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF WATER SUPPLY RESERVOIRS AND OTHER WATER SUPPLY RESOURCES, TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS FROM THE CLEAN WATER MANAGEMENT TRUST FUND MAY BE USED TO PRESERVE LANDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF WATER SUPPLY RESERVOIRS, AND TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY OF USE OF NORTH CAROLINA'S WATER RESOURCES. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/5/11, 5/31/11, 6/13/11, and 6/14/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Sections 3.1'3.5 are effective October 1, 2011. The remainder is effective June 27, 2011.
| Intro. by McGrady, Stam, Gillepsie, Carney. |
H 613 (2011-2012) NC-THINKS PROGRAM AMENDMENTS. Filed Apr 4 2011, MAKING PROGRAMMATIC AMENDMENTS TO THE NC-THINKS STATE EMPLOYEE SUGGESTIONS PROGRAM.
AN ACT MAKING PROGRAMMATIC AMENDMENTS TO THE NC-THINKS STATE EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION PROGRAM. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/5/11 and 4/13/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective July 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Dollar, McGee. |
H 616/SL 2011-304 (2011-2012) AMEND ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS LAWS. Filed Apr 4 2011, TO AMEND THE LAWS RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF ENGINEERING AND LAND SURVEYING.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAWS RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF ENGINEERING AND LAND SURVEYING. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/5/11 and 6/15/11. Enacted June 26, 2011. Effective June 26, 2011.
| Intro. by Gillespie. |
H 617/SL 2011-225 (2011-2012) PORTABLE ELECTRONICS INSURANCE COVERAGE. Filed Apr 5 2011, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF PORTABLE ELECTRONICS INSURANCE.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF PORTABLE ELECTRONICS INSURANCE. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/5/11 and 5/18/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective January 1, 2012.
| Intro. by Dockham. |
H 618/SL 2011-253 (2011-2012) STREAMLINE OVERSIGHT/DHHS SERVICE PROVIDERS. Filed Apr 5 2011, TO STREAMLINE DUPLICATE OVERSIGHT OF DHHS SERVICE PROVIDERS.
AN ACT TO STREAMLINE DUPLICATE OVERSIGHT OF CERTAIN DHHS SERVICE PROVIDERS. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/5/11, 5/17/11, 6/7/11, 6/8/11, and 6/15/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective June 23, 2011.
| Intro. by Lewis, Hurley. |
H 622/SL 2011-226 (2011-2012) NURSING HOMES/FOOD SERVICE INSPECTIONS (NEW). Filed Apr 5 2011, DIRECTING THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE TO STUDY HOW TO RECONCILE AND HARMONIZE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS IN CONTESTED CASES ARISING UNDER ARTICLE 3A OF CHAPTER 150B OF THE GENERAL STATUTES.
AN ACT RELATING TO THE FREQUENCY OF FOOD SERVICE INSPECTIONS IN NURSING HOMES AND NURSING HOME BEDS LICENSED UNDER CHAPTER 131E OF THE GENERAL STATUTES THAT ARE ALSO CERTIFIED BY MEDICARE AND MEDICAID. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 6/3/11 and 6/7/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective October 1, 2011.
| Intro. by McCormick, Stevens, Cleveland, Glazier. |
H 629/SL 2011-254 (2011-2012) SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT. Filed Apr 5 2011, TO AUTHORIZE SCREENING AND ASSESSING FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY FOR DEFENDANTS ORDERED TO SUBMIT TO RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT AT THE BLACK MOUNTAIN SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CENTER FOR WOMEN AND TO PROVIDE THAT A DEFENDANT MAY BE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN TREATMENT ORDERED BY THE COURT FOR ITS DURATION REGARDLESS OF THE LENGTH OF THE SUSPENDED SENTENCE IMPOSED.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE SCREENING AND ASSESSING FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY FOR DEFENDANTS ORDERED TO SUBMIT TO RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT AT THE BLACK MOUNTAIN SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CENTER FOR WOMEN, TO PROVIDE THAT A DEFENDANT MAY BE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN TREATMENT ORDERED BY THE COURT FOR ITS DURATION REGARDLESS OF THE LENGTH OF THE SUSPENDED SENTENCE IMPOSED, AND BY AUTHORIZING THE NORTH CAROLINA SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE BOARD TO ADOPT RULES RELATED TO THE APPROVAL OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE SPECIALTY CURRICULA. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/5/11, 4/27/11, and 6/14/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Section 2 is effective December 1, 2011. The remainder is effective June 23, 2011.
| Intro. by Guice, Ingle, Faircloth. |
H 641/SL 2011-265 (2011-2012) CERTIFICATE OF RELIEF ACT (NEW). Filed Apr 5 2011, TO ESTABLISH A CERTIFICATE OF RESTORATION OF RIGHTS THAT WILL ASSIST INDIVIDUALS CONVICTED OF LESS SERIOUS CRIMES IN DEALING WITH COLLATERAL SANCTIONS AND DISQUALIFICATIONS THAT RESULT FROM A CRIMINAL CONVICTION AND A PROCEDURE FOR ISSUING THAT CERTIFICATE.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A CERTIFICATE OF RELIEF THAT WILL ASSIST INDIVIDUALS CONVICTED OF LESS SERIOUS CRIMES IN DEALING WITH COLLATERAL SANCTIONS AND DISQUALIFICATIONS THAT RESULT FROM A CRIMINAL CONVICTION AND A PROCEDURE FOR ISSUING THAT CERTIFICATE. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/5/11 and 6/2/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective December 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Guice, Floyd. |
H 643 (2011-2012) EXEMPT CCPCUA FROM IBT REQUIREMENTS. Filed Apr 5 2011, TO EXEMPT TRANSFERS OF WATER IN THE CENTRAL COASTAL PLAIN CAPACITY USE AREA FROM INTERBASIN TRANSFER CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.
AN ACT TO EXEMPT CERTAIN TRANSFERS OF WATER IN THE CENTRAL COASTAL PLAIN CAPACITY USE AREA FROM INTERBASIN TRANSFER CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/5/11 and 5/9/11. Enacted June 24, 2011. Effective June 24, 2011.
| Intro. by LaRoque, McLawhorn, Wainwright. |
H 644 (2011-2012) ESTABLISH PHARMACY AUDIT RIGHTS. Filed Apr 5 2011, TO ESTABLISH PHARMACY AUDIT RIGHTS AND TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR RECOUPMENT OF CLAIMS.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH PHARMACY AUDIT RIGHTS AND TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR RECOUPMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZING A THIRTY-DAY PERIOD TO SUBMIT A WRITTEN REQUEST FOR A RECONSIDERATION REVIEW TO THE DIVISION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/5/11, 5/31/11, 6/2/11, and 6/15/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Section 1 is effective January 1, 2012. The remainder is effective June 27, 2011.
| Intro. by Murry. |
H 646 (2011-2012) PRISON HOSPITAL COMPLETION. Filed Apr 5 2011, TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION TO COMPLETE THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN AUTHORIZED PRISON HOSPITAL.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION TO COMPLETE THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN AUTHORIZED PRISON HOSPITAL. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/5/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective June 23, 2011.
| Intro. by Committee on Health and Human Services. |
H 648/SL 2011-376 (2011-2012) IMPROVE ENFORCEMENT/GENERAL CONTRACTOR LAWS. Filed Apr 5 2011, TO CLARIFY AND AMEND THE LAWS PERTAINING TO EXCEPTIONS AND BUILDING PERMITS AS RELATED TO GENERAL CONTRACTORS.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY AND AMEND THE LAWS PERTAINING TO EXCEPTIONS AND BUILDING PERMITS AS RELATED TO GENERAL CONTRACTORS. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/5/11, 4/21/11, and 6/15/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective June 27, 2011.
| Intro. by Hastings, Hager. |
H 649 (2011-2012) AMEND GROUNDS/LICENSE REVOCAT'N/BAIL BONDSMAN. Filed Apr 5 2011, TO AMEND THE LAWS PERTAINING TO GROUNDS FOR REVOCATION OF LICENSURE UNDER THE LAWS REGULATING BAIL BONDSMAN.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAWS PERTAINING TO GROUNDS FOR REVOCATION OF LICENSURE UNDER THE LAWS REGULATING BAIL BONDSMEN AND ALLOWING A BAIL AGENT ACTING ON BEHALF OF A SURETY COMPANY TO MAKE WRITTEN MOTIONS REGARDING SETTING ASIDE BAIL FORFEITURE AND RELIEF FROM FINAL JUDGMENT OF BAIL FORFEITURE UNDER THE LAWS PERTAINING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/5/11, 5/16/11, 6/9/11, and 6/17/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Sections 6'10 are effective December 1, 2011. The remainder is effective June 27, 2011.
| Intro. by Randleman. |
H 650 (2011-2012) AMEND VARIOUS GUN LAWS/CASTLE DOCTRINE (NEW). Filed Apr 5 2011, TO AMEND VARIOUS LAWS REGARDING THE RIGHT TO OWN, POSSESS, OR CARRY A FIREARM IN NORTH CAROLINA.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE WHEN A PERSON MAY USE DEFENSIVE FORCE AND TO AMEND VARIOUS LAWS REGARDING THE RIGHT TO OWN, POSSESS, OR CARRY A FIREARM IN NORTH CAROLINA. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/5/11, 6/2/11, 6/7/11, and 6/14/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective December 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Hilton, LaRoque, Cleveland, Hastings. |
H 661 (2011-2012) CDL/HAZMAT ENDORSEMENT EXPIRATION. Filed Apr 6 2011, TO REQUIRE THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO MAKE A COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE AND A HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ENDORSEMENT EXPIRE AT THE SAME TIME.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO MAKE A COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE AND A HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ENDORSEMENT EXPIRE AT THE SAME TIME. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/6/11 and 5/31/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective July 1, 2012.
| Intro. by Cook. |
H 662 (2011-2012) ELECTRONIC MONITORING FEE. Filed Apr 6 2011, TO AUTHORIZE COUNTIES THAT PROVIDE ELECTRONIC MONITORING FOR OFFENDERS TO COLLECT A FEE TO RECOVER THE ACTUAL COSTS OF PROVIDING THAT MONITORING.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE COUNTIES THAT PROVIDE ELECTRONIC MONITORING FOR OFFENDERS TO COLLECT A FEE TO RECOVER THE ACTUAL COSTS OF PROVIDING THAT MONITORING. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/6/11, 6/1/11, and 6/2/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective July 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Cook. |
H 664 (2011-2012) DISCLOSURE/GROUP LIFE INSURANCE. Filed Apr 6 2011, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN INFORMATION REGARDING A DECEASED PERSON'S GROUP LIFE INSURANCE TO A FUNERAL DIRECTOR OR ESTABLISHMENT.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE CERTAIN INFORMATION REGARDING A DECEASED PERSON'S GROUP LIFE INSURANCE TO A FUNERAL DIRECTOR OR ESTABLISHMENT. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/6/11 and 5/25/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective June 23, 2011.
| Intro. by K. Alexander. |
H 677/SL 2011-272 (2011-2012) DISCHARGE OF ADULT CARE HOME RESIDENTS. Filed Apr 6 2011, TO PROVIDE ADULT CARE HOMES WITH GREATER FLEXIBILITY IN THE TRANSFER AND DISCHARGE OF RESIDENTS, TO MAKE COUNTY DEPARTMENTS OF SOCIAL SERVICES RESPONSIBLE FOR PLACING CERTAIN DISCHARGED RESIDENTS, AND TO ENACT APPEAL RIGHTS FOR ADULT CARE HOME RESIDENTS AND ADULT CARE HOMES WITH RESPECT TO DISCHARGE DECISIONS.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADULT CARE HOMES WITH GREATER FLEXIBILITY IN THE TRANSFER AND DISCHARGE OF RESIDENTS AND TO ENACT APPEAL RIGHTS FOR ADULT CARE HOME RESIDENTS AND ADULT CARE HOMES WITH RESPECT TO DISCHARGE DECISIONS AND TO CREATE ADULT CARE HOME RESIDENT DISCHARGE TEAMS WITHIN EVERY COUNTY WHICH CONTAINS AN ADULT CARE HOME LICENSED UNDER CHAPTER 131D OF THE GENERAL STATUTES. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/6/11, 6/7/11, 6/14/11, and 6/15/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective October 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Lewis. |
H 678/SL 2011-389 (2011-2012) PILOT RELEASE OF INMATES TO ADULT CARE HOMES. Filed Apr 6 2011, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, TO ESTABLISH A PILOT PROGRAM TO ALLOW CERTAIN INMATES RELEASED FROM CONFINEMENT TO BE PLACED IN ADULT CARE HOMES TO RECEIVE PERSONAL CARE SERVICES AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, TO ESTABLISH A PILOT PROGRAM TO ALLOW CERTAIN INMATES RELEASED FROM CONFINEMENT TO BE PLACED IN ADULT CARE HOMES TO RECEIVE PERSONAL CARE SERVICES AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/6/11 and 6/8/11. Enacted June 28, 2011. Effective June 28, 2011.
| Intro. by Lewis. |
H 686/SL 2011-236 (2011-2012) PAYABLE ON DEATH ACCOUNTS. Filed Apr 6 2011, TO AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PAYABLE ON DEATH ACCOUNT NAMING AN ENTITY OTHER THAN A NATURAL PERSON AS BENEFICIARY.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PAYABLE ON DEATH ACCOUNT NAMING AN ENTITY OTHER THAN A NATURAL PERSON AS BENEFICIARY. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/6/11 and 5/23/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective October 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Hastings. |
H 687/SL 2011-299 (2011-2012) ATTY FEES/CITY OR COUNTY ACTION OUTSIDE AUTH. (NEW). Filed Apr 6 2011, TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN CITIES AND COUNTIES ENACT ORDINANCES OR TAKE ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS FOR WHICH THERE IS NO STATUTORY AUTHORITY, AND THE ORDINANCE OR ACTION IS AN ABUSE OF AUTHORITY, THE PLAINTIFF MAY RECOVER ATTORNEY FEES.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN CITIES AND COUNTIES ACT OUTSIDE OF THE SCOPE OF THEIR AUTHORITY, THE PARTY SUCCESSFULLY CHALLENGING THAT ACTION MAY RECOVER REASONABLE ATTORNEYS' FEES. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/6/11, 5/23/11, 5/24/11, and 6/15/11. Enacted June 24, 2011. Effective October 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Brawley, Moffitt, LaRoque, Brubaker. |
H 692/SL 2011-230 (2011-2012) INCREASE PAYMENT OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY CLAIMS. Filed Apr 6 2011, TO MODIFY THE STATUTES GOVERNING UNCLAIMED PROPERTY IN ORDER TO INCREASE CLAIMS PAID TO RIGHTFUL OWNERS AND REDUCE REPORTING BURDENS ON BUSINESS HOLDERS OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY.
AN ACT TO MODIFY THE STATUTES GOVERNING UNCLAIMED PROPERTY IN ORDER TO INCREASE CLAIMS PAID TO RIGHTFUL OWNERS AND REDUCE REPORTING BURDENS ON BUSINESS HOLDERS OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/6/11 and 5/5/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective October 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Hurley, Randleman. |
H 709/SL 2011-287 (2011-2012) PROTECT AND PUT NC BACK TO WORK. Filed Apr 6 2011, PROTECTING AND PUTTING NORTH CAROLINA BACK TO WORK BY REFORMING THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT TO (1) DEFINE "SUITABLE EMPLOYMENT" PERTAINING TO AN EMPLOYEE'S RETURN TO WORK WITHIN RESTRICTIONS OR AFTER REACHING MAXIMUM IMPROVEMENT; (2) MAKE WILLFUL MISREPRESENTATIONS GROUNDS FOR DISQUALIFICATION FROM RECEIVING BENEFITS; (3) PROVIDE THAT PARTIES MAY REACH A SEPARATE CONTEMPORANEOUS AGREEMENT TO RESOLVE ISSUES NOT COVERED BY THE ACT; (4) CLARIFY THE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES REGARDING MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS, TREATMENT, AND ACCESS TO MEDICAL INFORMATION; (5) CAP THE DURATION OF COMPENSATION FOR TEMPORARY TOTAL DISABILITY; (6) EXTEND FROM THREE HUNDRED TO FIVE HUNDRED THE NUMBER OF WEEKS AN INJURED EMPLOYEE IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE COMPENSATION FOR PARTIAL INCAPACITY; (7) INCREASE THE DEATH BENEFIT AND BURIAL EXPENSE ALLOWANCE; (8) REDUCE THE INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION FROM SEVEN TO FIVE MEMBERS SUBJECT TO LEGISLATIVE CONFIRMATION; (9) PROVIDE THAT COMMISSIONERS AND DEPUTY COMMISSIONERS ARE SUBJECT TO THE CODE OF JUDICIAL STANDARDS; AND (10) REPEAL THE COMMISSION'S FULL EXEMPTION FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT, THEREBY SUBJECTING THE COMMISSION TO RULE MAKING PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 2A OF CHAPTER 150B OF THE GENERAL STATUTES AND REQUIRING THE COMMISSION TO READOPT RULES PURSUANT TO THAT ARTICLE.
AN ACT PROTECTING AND PUTTING NORTH CAROLINA BACK TO WORK BY REFORMING THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/6/11 and 5/31/11. Enacted June 24, 2011. Effective June 24, 2011.
| Intro. by Folwell, Dollar, Hager, Crawford. |
H 713/SL 2011-360 (2011-2012) PUBLIC CONTRACTS/MULTIPLE AWARD. Filed Apr 6 2011, AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION TO USE MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULE CONTRACTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ALL GROUND MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION, AND FORESTRY EQUIPMENT.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION TO USE MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULE CONTRACTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ALL GROUND MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION, COMMUNICATIONS, AND FORESTRY EQUIPMENT. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/6/11, 6/2/11, 6/13/11, and 6/14/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective June 27, 2011.
| Intro. by Stam, Lewis, Murry. |
H 720/SL 2011-379 (2011-2012) SCHOOL & TEACHER PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT. Filed Apr 6 2011, TO ENACT THE SCHOOL AND TEACHER PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT.
AN ACT TO ENACT THE SCHOOL AND TEACHER PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/6/11, 6/7/11, 6/8/11, 6/15/11, and 6/17/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Section 5 is effective July 1, 2012. The remainder is effective June 27, 2011, and applies beginning with the 2011–12 school year.
| Intro. by Murry, Blust, Brandon. |
H 730 (2011-2012) LOCAL BDS OF EDUCATION/403(B) OPTION. Filed Apr 6 2011, TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE TREASURER TO CREATE A CENTRALIZED 403(B) RETIREMENT ANNUITY PLAN AS AN OPTION FOR EMPLOYEES OF LOCAL BOARDS OF EDUCATION.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE TREASURER TO CREATE A CENTRALIZED 403(B) RETIREMENT ANNUITY PLAN AS AN OPTION FOR EMPLOYEES OF LOCAL BOARDS OF EDUCATION. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/6/11, 6/8/11, 6/9/11, and 6/14/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective July 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Fisher. |
H 736/SL 2011-282 (2011-2012) AMEND LAW RE: SCHOOL DISCIPLINE. Filed Apr 6 2011, TO REORGANIZE THE GENERAL STATUTES RELATING TO SCHOOL DISCIPLINE; PREVENT LITIGATION BY ADDING DEFINITIONS TO AND CLARIFYING AMBIGUITIES IN THE CURRENT LAW; CODIFY EXISTING CASE LAW; AND INCREASE LOCAL CONTROL AND FLEXIBILITY REGARDING DISCIPLINE.
AN ACT TO REORGANIZE THE GENERAL STATUTES RELATING TO SCHOOL DISCIPLINE; PREVENT LITIGATION BY ADDING DEFINITIONS TO, AND CLARIFYING AMBIGUITIES IN, THE CURRENT LAW; CODIFY EXISTING CASE LAW; AND INCREASE LOCAL CONTROL AND FLEXIBILITY REGARDING DISCIPLINE. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/6/11, 4/21/11, 4/28/11, 6/7/11, 6/8/11, and 6/15/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective June 23, 2011.
| Intro. by Langdon, Luebke, Daughtry, Lucas. |
H 744/SL 2011-388 (2011-2012) SAFE STUDENTS ACT. Filed Apr 6 2011, TO ENACT THE SAFE STUDENTS ACT.
AN ACT TO ENACT THE SAFE STUDENTS ACT. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/7/11, 6/7/11, and 6/8/11. Enacted June 28, 2011. Effective June 28, 2011.
| Intro. by Folwell, R. Brown, Hastings, Torbett. |
H 750/SL 2011-256 (2011-2012) ASSCS.-STORMWATER RESP./SD & SEPT'G. RULES (NEW). Filed Apr 6 2011, TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO TRANSFER A PERMIT FOR A STORMWATER BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICE FROM A DECLARANT OF A CONDOMINIUM OR PLANNED COMMUNITY TO AN OWNERS' ASSOCIATION UPON REQUEST OF THE DECLARANT AND SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTATION THAT DECLARANT CONTROL FOR THE COMMUNITY HAS TERMINATED.
AN ACT TO (1) REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO TRANSFER A PERMIT FOR A STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FROM A DECLARANT OF A CONDOMINIUM OR PLANNED COMMUNITY TO AN OWNERS ASSOCIATION UPON REQUEST OF THE PERMITTEE AND SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTATION THAT DECLARANT CONTROL HAS TERMINATED, (2) PROVIDE THAT THE RULES OF A SANITARY DISTRICT MAY NOT BE MORE RESTRICTIVE THAN OR CONFLICT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OR ORDINANCES OF A COUNTY WITH JURISDICTION OVER THE AREA; AND (3) PROHIBIT ANY PERSON FROM CONTRACTING OR SUBCONTRACTING TO RENT OR LEASE TO ANOTHER A PORTABLE TOILET OR MANAGE OR DISPOSE OF WASTE FROM A PORTABLE TOILET UNLESS THAT PERSON IS PERMITTED TO OPERATE A SEPTAGE MANAGEMENT FIRM. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/7/11, 5/12/11, and 6/7/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective June 23, 2011.
| Intro. by McComas. |
H 751/SL 2011-302 (2011-2012) VARIOUS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES (NEW). Filed Apr 6 2011, TO CLARIFY THAT A PORT FACILITY THAT UTILIZES SPECIALIZED MACHINERY TO PROCESS BULK CARGO INTO A FORM SUITABLE FOR DELIVERY AND USE BY A MANUFACTURING FACILITY QUALIFIES AS A MANUFACTURING FACILITY FOR PURPOSES OF THE PRIVILEGE TAX ON MILL MACHINERY.
AN ACT TO EXPAND THE APPLICATION OF THE ONE PERCENT, EIGHTY DOLLAR EXCISE TAX ON CERTAIN MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT TO SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT USED AT A PORT FACILITY AND TO MACHINERY USED AT A LARGE MANUFACTURING AND DISTRIBUTION FACILITY; TO PROVIDE TIER ONE TREATMENT FOR PORT ENHANCEMENT ZONES; TO RETAIN AND ENCOURAGE INVESTMENT IN ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED TIMES TO REMAIN ELIGIBLE TO TAKE AN INSTALLMENT OF A CREDIT EARNED UNDER THE BILL LEE ACT; AND TO AMEND THE AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE SPECIAL INDEBTEDNESS FOR AN EDUCATIONAL BUILDING AT APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/6/11, 6/16/11, and 6/17/11. Enacted June 24, 2011. Effective June 24, 2011, except as otherwise provided.
| Intro. by McComas. |
H 755/SL 2011-380 (2011-2012) STUDY FOX LAWS (NEW). Filed Apr 6 2011, TO PROVIDE THE WILDLIFE RESOURCES COMMISSION AUTHORITY TO REGULATE THE TAKING OF FOXES AND COYOTES.
AN ACT TO DIRECT THE WILDLIFE RESOURCES COMMISSION TO STUDY FOX AND COYOTE POPULATIONS AND REPORT ITS RECOMMENDATIONS ON MANAGEMENT METHODS AND CONTROLS TO THE 2012 GENERAL ASSEMBLY. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/13/11 and 5/31/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective June 27, 2011.
| Intro. by Committee on Agriculture. |
H 758/SL 2011-301 (2011-2012) ESTABLISH ARTS EDUCATION COMMISSION. Filed Apr 6 2011, TO ESTABLISH THE ARTS EDUCATION COMMISSION.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE ARTS EDUCATION COMMISSION. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/7/11, 6/7/11, and 6/13/11. Enacted June 24, 2011. Effective June 24, 2011.
| Intro. by Carney, Glazier, Adams, Johnson. |
H 761/SL 2011-381 (2011-2012) IGNITION INTERLOCK SYSTEMS/RECORD CHECKS. Filed Apr 6 2011, TO MAKE TAMPERING WITH AN IGNITION INTERLOCK SYSTEM AN UNLAWFUL ACT AND TO ALLOW THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO CONDUCT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS ON EVERY PERSON APPLYING FOR A DEALER'S LICENSE, MECHANIC'S LICENSE, OR ANY OTHER LICENSE ISSUED BY THE DIVISION EXCEPT FOR A DRIVERS LICENSE.
AN ACT TO MAKE TAMPERING WITH AN IGNITION INTERLOCK SYSTEM AN UNLAWFUL ACT, TO REMOVE COLORED BORDER REQUIREMENTS FROM CERTAIN LICENSES, TO CLARIFY THAT SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARDS ARE SUBJECT TO VIOLATION PROVISIONS, AND TO ALLOW THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO CONDUCT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS ON EVERY PERSON APPLYING FOR A RESTORATION OF A REVOKED LICENSE. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/7/11, 6/7/11, 6/15/11, and 6/16/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective December 1, 2011.
| Intro. by McComas, Carney. |
H 762/SL 2011-231 (2011-2012) LANDOWNER PROTECTION ACT. Filed Apr 6 2011, TO PROTECT LANDOWNER RIGHTS AND INCREASE PUBLIC SAFETY BY REQUIRING WRITTEN PERMISSION TO HUNT ON THE LAND OF ANOTHER STATEWIDE AND BY PROHIBITING HUNTING FROM THE RIGHT OF WAY STATEWIDE.
AN ACT TO PROTECT LANDOWNER RIGHTS. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/7/11, 5/18/11, 5/24/11, and 6/8/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective October 1, 2011.
| Intro. by McComas, LaRoque, Collins. |
H 763/SL 2011-382 (2011-2012) LICENSE PLATE AGENCY CONTRACTS. Filed Apr 6 2011, AUTHORIZING THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM EVALUATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE TO DIRECT THE PROGRAM EVALUATION DIVISION TO STUDY THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES' COMMISSION CONTRACT FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PLATES AND CERTIFICATES PROGRAM TO DEVELOP OPERATIONAL PRACTICES THAT WOULD RESULT IN INCREASED OPERATING EFFICIENCY.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM EVALUATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE TO DIRECT THE PROGRAM EVALUATION DIVISION TO STUDY THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES' COMMISSION CONTRACT FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PLATES AND CERTIFICATES PROGRAM TO DEVELOP OPERATIONAL PRACTICES THAT WOULD RESULT IN INCREASED OPERATING EFFICIENCY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO PROVIDE TAG SERVICES AT MILITARY BASES. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/7/11, 6/8/11, and 6/14/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective June 27, 2011.
| Intro. by Lewis. |
H 765/SL 2011-257 (2011-2012) STUDY LENGTH OF SCHOOL YEAR. Filed Apr 6 2011, TO ESTABLISH A BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION TO STUDY THE CURRENT LENGTH OF THE SCHOOL YEAR IN NORTH CAROLINA AND TO DETERMINE HOW LONG THE SCHOOL YEAR SHOULD BE.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION TO STUDY THE CURRENT LENGTH OF THE SCHOOL YEAR IN NORTH CAROLINA AND TO DETERMINE HOW LONG THE SCHOOL YEAR SHOULD BE. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/7/11 and 6/14/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective July 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Lewis. |
H 805/SL 2011-303 (2011-2012) ADDITIONAL NAME CHANGE REQUIREMENTS. Filed Apr 6 2011, AMENDING THE NAME CHANGE STATUTE TO INCLUDE A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT MAY GRANT OR DENY A NAME CHANGE APPLICATION.
AN ACT AMENDING THE NAME CHANGE STATUTE TO INCLUDE A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT MAY GRANT OR DENY A NAME CHANGE APPLICATION. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/7/11, 5/23/11, and 5/24/11. Enacted June 24, 2011. Effective June 24, 2011.
| Intro. by Spear, Randleman, Stam. |
H 806/SL 2011-384 (2011-2012) ZONING ST. OF LIMIT./AG. DIST. CHANGE. Filed Apr 6 2011, CHANGING THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS AND REPOSE FOR CHALLENGING ZONING ORDINANCES AND TO PROHIBIT SPECIFIED ZONING ORDINANCES AFFECTING SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL USES ON LOTS GREATER THAN TEN ACRES IN AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICTS.
AN ACT CHANGING THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS AND REPOSE FOR CHALLENGING ZONING ORDINANCES, CLARIFYING THE APPLICABILITY OF THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS TO ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS OR ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS, AND TO PROHIBIT SPECIFIED ZONING ORDINANCES AFFECTING SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL USES ON LOTS GREATER THAN TEN ACRES IN AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICTS. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/7/11, 4/27/11, 5/11/11, and 6/14/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective July 1, 2011, but the provisions of Sections 1–4 that effect a change in existing law shall not apply to litigation pending on that date.
| Intro. by Jordan, Stam, Moffitt, Stevens. |
H 808/SL 2011-258 (2011-2012) REVISE LAWS ON ADULT CARE HOMES. Filed Apr 6 2011, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF HEALTH SERVICE REGULATION, TO WAIVE ANNUAL INSPECTIONS OF ADULT CARE HOMES THAT ACHIEVE THE HIGHEST RATING, AND TO DEVELOP AN INFORMAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURE THAT ALLOWS ADULT CARE HOMES TO DISPUTE CITED INSPECTION DEFICIENCIES.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF HEALTH SERVICE REGULATION, TO WAIVE ANNUAL INSPECTIONS OF ADULT CARE HOMES THAT ACHIEVE THE HIGHEST RATING, AND TO DEVELOP AN INFORMAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURE THAT ALLOWS ADULT CARE HOMES TO DISPUTE CITED INSPECTION DEFICIENCIES. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/7/11, 4/28/11, and 6/8/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective October 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Burr. |
H 809/SL 2011-386 (2011-2012) MODEL HEALTHCARE-ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS LAW. Filed Apr 6 2011, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH, TO ESTABLISH A HEALTHCARE-ASSOCIATED INFECTION SURVEILLANCE, PREVENTION, AND CONTROL PROGRAM, TO ESTABLISH A REGULATORY FEE FOR THE PROGRAM, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO ASSESS AN ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY AGAINST HEALTH CARE FACILITIES THAT FAIL TO COMPLY WITH PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE SURVEILLANCE AND REPORTING SYSTEM FOR HEALTH CARE-ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS AND TO SUBJECT HOSPITALS TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STATEWIDE SURVEILLANCE AND REPORTING SYSTEM. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/7/11, 6/7/11, and 6/15/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective June 27, 2011.
| Intro. by Burr. |
H 822/SL 2011-259 (2011-2012) DROPOUT RECOVERY PILOT PROGRAM. Filed Apr 6 2011, DIRECTING THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT A DROPOUT RECOVERY PILOT PROGRAM.
AN ACT DIRECTING THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT A DROPOUT RECOVERY PILOT PROGRAM. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/7/11 and 6/8/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective July 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Holloway, Hilton, Cotham, Langdon. |
H 846/SL 2011-237 (2011-2012) EXPAND ACCESS/DEATH CERTIFICATE/ADULT ADOPTEE. Filed Apr 6 2011, TO EXPAND THE SCOPE OF THE LAW THAT ALLOWS AN AGENCY ACTING AS A CONFIDENTIAL INTERMEDIARY TO OBTAIN A COPY OF A DEATH CERTIFICATE OF A BIOLOGICAL PARENT OR AN ADULT ADOPTEE TO INCLUDE A LINEAL ASCENDANT OF A BIOLOGICAL PARENT WHEN IT IS DETERMINED THE BIOLOGICAL PARENT, ADULT ADOPTEE, OR THE LINEAL ASCENDANT OF THE BIOLOGICAL PARENT IS DECEASED.
AN ACT TO EXPAND THE SCOPE OF THE LAW THAT ALLOWS AN AGENCY ACTING AS A CONFIDENTIAL INTERMEDIARY TO OBTAIN A COPY OF A DEATH CERTIFICATE OF A BIOLOGICAL PARENT OR AN ADULT ADOPTEE TO INCLUDE A LINEAL ASCENDANT OF A BIOLOGICAL PARENT WHEN IT IS DETERMINED THE BIOLOGICAL PARENT, ADULT ADOPTEE, OR THE LINEAL ASCENDANT OF THE BIOLOGICAL PARENT IS DECEASED. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/8/11 and 4/26/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective June 23, 2011.
| Intro. by LaRoque. |
H 895/SL 2011-260 (2011-2012) BUTNER FIRE & POLICE DISTRICT MODIFICATIONS. Filed May 4 2011, TO MAKE MODIFICATIONS TO THE BUTNER PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION.
AN ACT TO MAKE MODIFICATIONS TO THE BUTNER PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 5/4/11, 6/7/11, and 6/8/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective June 23, 2011.
| Intro. by Crawford. | Granville |
H 896/SL 2011-238 (2011-2012) FACILITATE ELECTRONIC LISTING (NEW). Filed May 4 2011, TO REQUIRE THE COUNTIES TO ACCEPT ELECTRONIC LISTING OF PROPERTY FOR PROPERTY TAX PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO FACILITATE ELECTRONIC LISTING OF PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR PROPERTY TAX PURPOSES. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 5/4/11 and 6/3/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective June 23, 2011.
| Intro. by Brubaker. |
H 916/SL 2011-264 (2011-2012) STATEWIDE EXPANSION OF 1915(B)/(C) WAIVER. Filed May 4 2011, TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND LOCAL MANAGEMENT ENTITIES WITH RESPECT TO STATEWIDE EXPANSION OF THE 1915(B)/(C) MEDICAID WAIVER.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND LOCAL MANAGEMENT ENTITIES WITH RESPECT TO STATEWIDE EXPANSION OF THE 1915(B)/(C) MEDICAID WAIVER. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 5/5/11, 5/31/11, and 6/1/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective June 23, 2011.
| Intro. by Barnhart, Dollar, Burr, Insko. |
H 927/SL 2011-232 (2011-2012) STATE PENSION PLAN SOLVENCY REFORM ACT. Filed May 4 2011, TO ADJUST THE RETIREMENT AGE FOR MEMBERS OF THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM WHO BECOME MEMBERS ON OR AFTER AUGUST 1, 2011, TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF SICK LEAVE THAT CAN BE CONVERTED TO RETIREMENT CREDIT, TO LIMIT COMPENSATION FOR PURPOSES OF CONTRIBUTIONS AND CALCULATION OF BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS WHO BECOME MEMBERS ON OR AFTER AUGUST 1, 2011, TO THE SALARY SET FOR THE GOVERNOR, TO PROVIDE THAT COMPENSATION TO BE USED IN CALCULATING AVERAGE FINAL COMPENSATION FOR MEMBERS WHO BECOME MEMBERS ON OR AFTER AUGUST 1, 2011, CAN INCREASE BY NO MORE THAN TEN PERCENT FROM ONE YEAR TO THE NEXT, TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS SPECIAL SEPARATION ALLOWANCE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS HIRED ON OR AFTER AUGUST 1, 2011, AND TO MAKE IT A CLASS 1 MISDEMEANOR TO FRAUDULENTLY RECEIVE THE RETIREMENT BENEFIT OF A DECEASED RETIREE AT LEAST TWO MONTHS AFTER THE RETIREE'S DEATH.
AN ACT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE STATUTES GOVERNING THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CONSOLIDATED JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO ENSURE THE FUTURE SOLVENCY OF THOSE SYSTEMS, TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS OF THE SPECIAL SEPARATION ALLOWANCE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS HIRED ON OR AFTER AUGUST 1, 2011, AND TO MAKE IT A CLASS 1 MISDEMEANOR TO FRAUDULENTLY RECEIVE THE RETIREMENT BENEFIT OF A DECEASED RETIREE AT LEAST TWO MONTHS AFTER THE RETIREE'S DEATH. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 5/5/11 and 6/8/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Section 10 is effective December 1, 2011. The remainder is effective August 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Folwell, McGee, Dixon, Starnes. |
The Daily Bulletin: 2011-06-30
PUBLIC/SENATE BILLS
S 31/SL 2011-194 (2011-2012) CLARIFY PENALTY UNAUTH. PRACTICE OF MEDICINE (NEW). Filed Feb 2 2011, TO CONFORM THE PENALTY FOR THE UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF MEDICINE.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE PENALTY FOR THE UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF MEDICINE. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 2/2/11, 3/3/11, 4/7/11, 6/2/11, and 6/13/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective December 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Mansfield. |
S 63 (2011-2012) CLARIFY PERMIT REQ. COLLECTION AGENCY E'EE (NEW). Filed Feb 10 2011, TO SPECIFY THAT CERTAIN PERSONS ARE NOT SUBJECT TO THE STATUTES GOVERNING COLLECTION AGENCIES.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THAT REGULAR EMPLOYEES OF DULY LICENSED DEBT COLLECTION AGENCIES ARE NOT REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A COLLECTION AGENCY PERMIT. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 2/10/11 and 5/23/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective June 27, 2011.
| Intro. by Jenkins. |
S 98 (2011-2012) 911 CALL TRANSCRIPTS. Filed Feb 22 2011, TO PROVIDE THAT A TRANSCRIPT OR ALTERED VOICE REPRODUCTION MAY BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR A 911 CALL SO AS NOT TO IDENTIFY THE CALLER BY THE NATURAL VOICE.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT A TRANSCRIPT OR ALTERED VOICE REPRODUCTION MAY BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR A 911 CALL SO AS NOT TO IDENTIFY THE CALLER BY THE NATURAL VOICE. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 2/22/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective June 27, 2011.
| Intro. by McKissick, Atwater. | GS 132 |
S 110/SL 2011-387 (2011-2012) PERMIT TERMINAL GROINS. Filed Feb 23 2011, TO AUTHORIZE THE PERMITTING AND CONSTRUCTION OF TERMINAL GROINS AT INLETS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE PERMITTING AND CONSTRUCTION OF UP TO FOUR TERMINAL GROINS AT INLETS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 2/23/11, 3/9/11, 3/14/11, 4/19/11, and 6/13/11. Enacted June 28, 2011. Effective June 28, 2011.
| Intro. by Brown, Goolsby, Rabon. |
S 118/SL 2011-322 (2011-2012) DOWNTOWN SERVICE DISTRICT DEFINITION. Filed Feb 23 2011, TO EXPAND THE DEFINITION OF DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION IN THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE DISTRICT LAW.
AN ACT TO EXPAND THE DEFINITION OF DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION IN THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE DISTRICT LAW. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 2/23/11 and 6/7/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective June 27, 2011.
| Intro. by Preston. |
S 125/SL 2011-241 (2011-2012) REGIONAL SCHOOLS (NEW). Filed Feb 24 2011, TO CREATE THE NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF AGRISCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE JOINING OUR BUSINESSES AND SCHOOLS (JOBS) STUDY COMMISSION UPON THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE AGRISCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY REGIONAL SCHOOL PLANNING COMMISSION.
AN ACT TO PERMIT LOCAL BOARDS OF EDUCATION TO JOINTLY ESTABLISH REGIONAL SCHOOLS. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/26/11, 5/11/11, and 6/15/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective June 23, 2011.
| Intro. by Brown. |
S 129/SL 2011-233 (2011-2012) STATE MINERAL IS GOLD. Filed Feb 24 2011, TO MAKE GOLD (AURUM) THE STATE MINERAL.
AN ACT TO MAKE GOLD (AURUM) THE STATE MINERAL. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 2/24/11 and 5/23/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective June 23, 2011.
| Intro. by Brown. |
S 131/SL 2011-323 (2011-2012) AOC COLLECTION ASSISTANCE FEE. Filed Feb 24 2011, TO AUTHORIZE EXPANDED METHODS OF COLLECTING FINES, FEES, COSTS, AND RESTITUTION FROM OFFENDERS NOT SENTENCED TO SUPERVISED PROBATION OR ACTIVE TIME AND TO PERMIT THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE COLLECTION ASSISTANCE FEE IS COLLECTED TO RETAIN THE FEE, PROVIDING THE FEE IS COLLECTED BY A COLLECTIONS PROGRAM FUNDED BY THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE EXPANDED METHODS OF COLLECTING FINES, FEES, COSTS, AND RESTITUTION FROM OFFENDERS NOT SENTENCED TO SUPERVISED PROBATION OR ACTIVE TIME AND TO PERMIT THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE COLLECTION ASSISTANCE FEE IS COLLECTED TO RETAIN THE FEE, PROVIDING THE FEE IS COLLECTED BY A COLLECTIONS PROGRAM PURSUANT TO A CONTRACT WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 2/24/11 and 6/15/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective July 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Clodfelter. |
S 135/SL 2011-277 (2011-2012) ALLOW JUVENILE RECORD/RISK DETERMINATION/BOND. Filed Feb 24 2011, TO ALLOW A JUVENILE RECORD TO BE CONSIDERED IN MAKING THE RISK DETERMINATION FOR ESTABLISHING A BOND UNDER THE LAWS PERTAINING TO THE JUVENILE CODE.
AN ACT TO ALLOW A JUVENILE RECORD TO BE CONSIDERED IN MAKING THE RISK DETERMINATION FOR ESTABLISHING A BOND UNDER THE LAWS PERTAINING TO THE JUVENILE CODE. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 2/24/11 and 6/15/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective December 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Clodfelter. |
S 143/SL 2011-324 (2011-2012) DETENTION FACILITY REQUIREMENTS. Filed Feb 24 2011, TO MODIFY DORMITORY REQUIREMENTS IN CERTAIN COUNTY DETENTION FACILITIES.
AN ACT TO MODIFY DORMITORY REQUIREMENTS IN CERTAIN COUNTY DETENTION FACILITIES AND TO PROVIDE THAT OFFENDERS ARE PROHIBITED FROM OBTAINING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE'S PERSONNEL RECORDS. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 2/24/11 and 6/16/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective June 27, 2011.
| Intro. by Mansfield. |
S 144/SL 2011-325 (2011-2012) CASH CONVERTERS MUST KEEP PURCHASE RECORDS. Filed Feb 24 2011, TO REQUIRE CASH CONVERTER BUSINESSES TO KEEP RECORDS OF PURCHASES AND TO MAKE THOSE RECORDS AVAILABLE TO LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE CASH CONVERTER BUSINESSES TO KEEP RECORDS OF PURCHASES AND TO MAKE THOSE RECORDS AVAILABLE TO LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN LICENSED CHECK CASHERS FROM THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF THE CHECK-CASHING BUSINESSES ACT. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 2/24/11, 4/28/11, 6/15/11, and 6/16/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective December 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Meredith |
S 148/SL 2011-326 GSC TECH CORRECTIONS/OTHER CHANGES (NEW). Filed Feb 28 2011, TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE GENERAL STATUTES AS RECOMMENDED BY THE GENERAL STATUTES COMMISSION.
AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE GENERAL STATUTES AS RECOMMENDED BY THE GENERAL STATUTES COMMISSION AND TO MAKE OTHER TECHNICAL AND OTHER CHANGES TO THE GENERAL STATUTES AND SESSION LAWS. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 2/28/11 and 6/17/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective June 27, 2011, unless otherwise provided.
| Intro. by Hartsell. |
S 166/SL 2011-327 (2011-2012) NO ADULT LEFT BEHIND. Filed Mar 1 2011, ESTABLISHING THE "NO ADULT LEFT BEHIND" INITIATIVE TO EXPAND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORKING ADULTS AND ACHIEVE STATEWIDE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT GOALS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE "NO ADULT LEFT BEHIND" INITIATIVE TO EXPAND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORKING ADULTS AND ACHIEVE STATEWIDE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT GOALS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/1/11, 6/8/11, and 6/15/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective July 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Hartsell. |
S 194/SL 2011-206 (2011-2012) ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLE INCENTIVES (NEW). Filed Mar 2 2011, TO AUTHORIZE PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES TO OPERATE IN HIGH OCCUPANCY VEHICLE LANES AND TO EXEMPT PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES FROM THE EMISSIONS INSPECTION REQUIREMENT.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS VEHICLES AND FUEL CELL ELECTRIC VEHICLES TO OPERATE IN HIGH OCCUPANCY VEHICLE LANES AND TO EXEMPT FUEL CELL ELECTRIC VEHICLES FROM THE EMISSIONS INSPECTION REQUIREMENT. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/2/11, 3/15/11, and 6/8/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective June 23, 2011.
| Intro. by Apodaca, Meredith. |
S 203/SL 2011-328 (2011-2012) SET ASIDE PATERNITY/CHILD SUPPORT (NEW). Filed Mar 3 2011, ESTABLISHING A PROCESS TO SET ASIDE AN ORDER OF PATERNITY OR AN AFFIDAVIT OF PARENTAGE UNDER LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PROCESS TO SET ASIDE AN ORDER OF PATERNITY OR AN AFFIDAVIT OF PARENTAGE UNDER LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES, AND TO ALLOW RELIEF FROM A CHILD SUPPORT ORDER WHEN THE OBLIGOR IS NOT THE CHILD'S FATHER. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/3/11, 6/7/11, and 6/15/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective January 1, 2012.
| Intro. by McKissick, East. |
S 214/SL 2011-242 (2011-2012) TRANSPORTATION MAP CORRIDORS/CONDEMNATION. Filed Mar 3 2011, TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF TIME LAND MAY BE ENCUMBERED BY A TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR OFFICIAL MAP BEFORE THE ENTITY ESTABLISHING, ADOPTING, OR AMENDING THE TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR OFFICIAL MAP IS REQUIRED BY LAW TO PURCHASE THE PROPERTY OR INITIATE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST THE PROPERTY.
AN ACT TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF TIME LAND MAY BE ENCUMBERED BY A TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR OFFICIAL MAP BEFORE THE ENTITY ESTABLISHING, ADOPTING, OR AMENDING THE TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR OFFICIAL MAP IS REQUIRED BY LAW TO PURCHASE THE PROPERTY OR RELEASE THE PROPERTY FROM ANY ENCUMBRANCES DUE TO FILING OF THE CORRIDOR MAP. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/3/11 and 6/8/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective December 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Goolsby, Jenkins, Rabon. |
S 241/SL 2011-329 (2011-2012) DWI/CUSTODIAL INTERROGATION AMENDMENTS (NEW). Filed Mar 7 2011, TO REQUIRE THAT DWI SENTENCING BE AT LEVEL ONE IF THE OFFENSE OCCURS WITH A CHILD LESS THAN SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE IN THE VEHICLE.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT DWI SENTENCING BE AT LEVEL ONE IF THE OFFENSE OCCURS WITH A CHILD LESS THAN EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE, A PERSON WITH THE MENTAL DEVELOPMENT OF A CHILD LESS THAN EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE, OR A PERSON WITH A PHYSICAL DISABILITY PREVENTING UNAIDED EXIT FROM THE VEHICLE IN THE VEHICLE, AND TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ELECTRONIC RECORDING OF CUSTODIAL INTERROGATIONS. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/7/11, 4/4/11, 6/15/11, and 6/16/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective December 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Purcell, Allran, Atwater. |
S 243/SL 2011-234 (2011-2012) PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP FOR SCHOOLS. Filed Mar 7 2011, TO EXTEND THE SUNSET ON THE LAW ALLOWING CAPITAL LEASE FINANCING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
AN ACT TO EXTEND THE SUNSET ON THE LAW ALLOWING CAPITAL LEASE FINANCING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/7/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective June 23, 2011.
| Intro. by Stevens. |
S 252 (2011-2012) DEVISEE/DEVISE/STATUTORY COMMISSION Filed Mar 8 2011, TO APPLY THROUGHOUT THE GENERAL STATUTES THE DEFINITION OF "DEVISEE" FOUND IN CHAPTER 28A OF THE GENERAL STATUTES RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF DECEDENTS' ESTATES AND TO DEFINE "DEVISE" CONSISTENTLY WITH THAT DEFINITION, TO MAKE THE USAGE OF THESE TERMS MORE UNIFORM
THROUGHOUT THE GENERAL STATUTES, AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES TO SECTIONS OF THE GENERAL STATUTES OTHERWISE AMENDED BY THIS ACT, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE GENERAL STATUTES COMMISSION.
AN ACT TO APPLY THROUGHOUT THE GENERAL STATUTES THE DEFINITION OF "DEVISEE" FOUND IN CHAPTER 28A OF THE GENERAL STATUTES RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF DECEDENTS' ESTATES AND TO DEFINE "DEVISE" CONSISTENTLY WITH THAT DEFINITION, TO MAKE THE USAGE OF THESE TERMS MORE UNIFORM THROUGHOUT THE GENERAL STATUTES, AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES TO SECTIONS OF THE GENERAL STATUTES OTHERWISE AMENDED BY THIS ACT, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE GENERAL STATUTES COMMISSION. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/8/11. Enacted June 24, 2011. Effective June 24, 2011.
| Intro. by Hartsell. |
S 267/SL 2011-330 (2011-2012) REV LAWS TECH, CLARIFY., & ADMIN. CHANGES. Filed Mar 8 2011, TO MAKE TECHNICAL, CLARIFYING, AND ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES TO THE REVENUE LAWS AND RELATED STATUTES.
AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL, CLARIFYING, AND ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES TO THE REVENUE LAWS AND RELATED STATUTES. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/8/11, 6/9/11, 6/13/11, and 6/15/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective June 27, 2011, except as otherwise provided.
| Intro. by Clodfelter, Hartsell, Tillman. |
S 272/SL 2011-267 (2011-2012) VICTIMS' COMPENSATION LAW CHANGES. Filed Mar 8 2011, TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF DEPENDENT FOR THE PURPOSES OF CRIME VICTIMS' COMPENSATION, TO CLARIFY CONFIDENTIALITY OF CRIME VICTIMS COMPENSATION COMMISSION RECORDS, TO REQUIRE SUSPENSION OF THE PAYMENT OF BENEFITS UPON REQUEST OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, AND TO CLARIFY THE HANDLING OF WRITE-OFFS FOR CLAIMS HANDLED BY THE CRIME VICTIMS COMPENSATION COMMISSION.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE ROLE OF CHARITABLE DONATIONS AND WRITE-OFFS AS COLLATERAL SOURCES FOR CRIME VICTIMS COMPENSATION, TO MODIFY THE SCOPE OF DEPENDENT'S ECONOMIC LOSS FOR CRIME VICTIMS COMPENSATION, TO CLARIFY THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF CRIME VICTIMS COMPENSATION COMMISSION RECORDS, TO REQUIRE SUSPENSION OF CRIME VICTIMS COMPENSATION PROCEEDINGS UPON REQUEST OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, AND TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN STATE BAR RECORDS ON DISCIPLINARY MATTERS AND THE LAWYERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ARE NOT PUBLIC RECORD. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/8/11, 4/12/11, and 6/8/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Sections 1–4 are effective July 1, 2011. The remainder is effective June 23, 2011.
| Intro. by Brunstetter. |
S 287 (2011-2012) EXTEND SMALL BUSINESS CENTER INCUBATOR PERIOD. Filed Mar 9 2011, TO AMEND THE UMSTEAD ACT TO EXTEND THE PERIOD OF TIME FOR WHICH COMMUNITY COLLEGE SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATORS CAN OFFER SERVICES TO NEW BUSINESS VENTURES.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE UMSTEAD ACT TO EXTEND THE PERIOD OF TIME FOR WHICH COMMUNITY COLLEGE SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATORS CAN OFFER SERVICES TO NEW BUSINESS VENTURES. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/9/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective June 27, 2011.
| Intro. by Apodaca. |
S 300/SL 2011-332 (2011-2012) MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE/PROCESS AMENDMENTS. Filed Mar 9 2011, TO (1) ALLOW SERVICE BY SIGNATURE CONFIRMATION OR DESIGNATED DELIVERY SERVICE IN SMALL CLAIM ACTIONS ASSIGNED TO MAGISTRATES AND IN ADMINISTRATIVE CASES, (2) CLARIFY THAT THE SIXTY DAY TIME FRAME FOR SERVING A SUMMONS UNDER RULE 4 OF THE RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE APPLIES TO ALL SUMMONSES UNDER RULE 4(J) AND (J1), (3) REQUIRE THAT A COPY OF A MOTION TO TERMINATE PARENTAL RIGHTS THAT IS SERVED ON A PARENT BE SENT TO THAT PARENT'S ATTORNEY OF RECORD, IF ANY, (4) REQUIRE THAT A PARTY'S ATTORNEY OF RECORD, IF ANY, MUST BE SERVED WHEN SERVICE IS MADE UNDER RULE 5(B) OF THE RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, IN ADDITION TO ANY SERVICE ON THE PARTY, AND (5) CLARIFY THAT AN ATTORNEY MAY BE SERVED UNDER RULE 5(B) BY MAIL, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE GENERAL STATUTES COMMISSION.
AN ACT TO (1) ALLOW SERVICE BY SIGNATURE CONFIRMATION OR DESIGNATED DELIVERY SERVICE IN SMALL CLAIM ACTIONS ASSIGNED TO MAGISTRATES AND IN ADMINISTRATIVE CASES, (2) CLARIFY THAT THE SIXTY-DAY TIME FRAME FOR SERVING A SUMMONS UNDER RULE 4 OF THE RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE APPLIES TO ALL SUMMONSES UNDER RULE 4(J) AND (J1), (3) REQUIRE THAT A COPY OF A MOTION TO TERMINATE PARENTAL RIGHTS THAT IS SERVED ON A PARENT BE SENT TO THAT PARENT'S ATTORNEY OF RECORD, IF ANY, (4) REQUIRE THAT A PARTY'S ATTORNEY OF RECORD, IF ANY, MUST BE SERVED WHEN SERVICE IS MADE UNDER RULE 5(B) OF THE RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, IN ADDITION TO ANY SERVICE ON THE PARTY, AND (5) CLARIFY THAT AN ATTORNEY MAY BE SERVED UNDER RULE 5(B) BY MAIL, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE GENERAL STATUTES COMMISSION. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/9/11 and 6/15/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective October 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Hartsell. |
S 309/SL 2011-209 (2011-2012) CONSERVATION EASEMENTS STEWARDSHIP FUNDS. Filed Mar 9 2011, TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNING BOARD OF ANY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT TO ESTABLISH A SPECIAL RESERVE FUND TO BE USED FOR MAINTAINING CONSERVATION EASEMENTS.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNING BOARD OF ANY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT TO ESTABLISH A SPECIAL RESERVE FUND TO BE USED FOR MAINTAINING CONSERVATION EASEMENTS. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/9/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective July 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Jackson. |
S 311/SL 2011-245 (2011-2012) PRETRIAL RELEASE VIOLATION/ARREST (NEW). Filed Mar 9 2011, TO ALLOW WARRANTLESS ARREST FOR VIOLATION OF PRETRIAL RELEASE CONDITIONS WHEN THE VIOLATION OCCURS OUTSIDE THE PRESENCE OF THE OFFICER.
AN ACT TO ALLOW WARRANTLESS ARREST FOR VIOLATION OF PRETRIAL RELEASE CONDITIONS, AND RELATING TO ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY IN CRIMINAL PROCESS AND PROCEDURE. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/9/11, 4/28/11, and 6/14/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Section 1 is effective December 1, 2011. Section 2 is effective October 1, 2011. Section 3 is effective June 23, 2011.
| Intro. by East. |
S 320/SL 2011-212 (2011-2012) MUNICIPAL SYSTEMS. Filed Mar 10 2011, TO BROADEN THE AUTHORITY OF CITIES CONCERNING WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE AUTHORITY OF CITIES CONCERNING WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/10/11 and 5/18/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective January 1, 2012.
| Intro. by Jenkins. |
S 324/SL 2011-333 (2011-2012) ABC LAW/EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS. Filed Mar 10 2011, TO AUTHORIZE THE EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS, A FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED INDIAN TRIBE AND SOVEREIGN NATION, TO RECEIVE SHIPMENTS OF SPIRITUOUS LIQUOR AND FORTIFIED WINES FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSION AND TO AUTHORIZE THE EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS TO ESTABLISH A TRIBAL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSION TO REGULATE THE PURCHASE, POSSESSION, CONSUMPTION, SALE, AND DELIVERY OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT RETAIL.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS, A FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED INDIAN TRIBE AND SOVEREIGN NATION, TO RECEIVE SHIPMENTS OF SPIRITUOUS LIQUOR FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSION; TO AUTHORIZE THE EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS TO ESTABLISH A TRIBAL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSION TO REGULATE THE PURCHASE, POSSESSION, CONSUMPTION, SALE, AND DELIVERY OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT RETAIL; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE LIMITED TRANSFER OF WINE BY ON-PREMISES WINE PERMITTEES UNDER COMMON OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/10/11, 6/7/11, and 6/15/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective June 27, 2011.
| Intro. by Apodaca, Davis. |
S 339/SL 2011-334 (2011-2012) MODIFY DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM. Filed Mar 14 2011, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FISCAL AND TECHNICAL OVERSIGHT OF THE DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM EVALUATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT A SALARY RANGE FOR THE DELIVERY OF DRIVER EDUCATION COURSES BY PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/14/11, 3/31/11, 4/4/11, and 6/15/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective July 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Hartsell. |
S 340/SL 2011-213 (2011-2012) STATE HISTORIC SITES SPECIAL FUND. Filed Mar 14 2011, ESTABLISHING THE STATE HISTORIC SITES FUND IN THE DIVISION OF STATE HISTORIC SITES.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE STATE HISTORIC SITES FUND IN THE DIVISION OF STATE HISTORIC SITES. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/14/11 and 3/29/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective July 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Hartsell. |
S 346/SL 2011-335 (2011-2012) EXEMPT COOKING SCHOOLS FROM FOOD REGULATIONS. Filed Mar 15 2011, TO EXEMPT BONA FIDE COOKING SCHOOLS FROM REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE SANITATION OF ESTABLISHMENTS THAT PREPARE OR SERVE FOOD OR DRINK TO THE PUBLIC.
AN ACT TO EXEMPT BONA FIDE COOKING SCHOOLS FROM REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE SANITATION OF ESTABLISHMENTS THAT PREPARE OR SERVE FOOD OR DRINK TO THE PUBLIC. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/15/11, 3/31/11, and 4/20/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective June 27, 2011.
| Intro. by Kinnaird. |
S 349/SL 2011-336 (2011-2012) CONFIDENTIALITY/OPTOMETRY/RE CLOSING INT (NEW). Filed Mar 15 2011, ALLOWING THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN OPTOMETRY TO CONSIDER CERTAIN INVESTIGATIVE INFORMATION AS CONFIDENTIAL.
AN ACT WHICH ALLOWS THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN OPTOMETRY TO CONSIDER CERTAIN INVESTIGATIVE INFORMATION AS CONFIDENTIAL, REQUIRES LICENSEES TO COOPERATE WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, AND REQUIRES LICENSEES TO SELF-REPORT CERTAIN INDICTMENTS, ARRESTS, MEDICAL JUDGMENTS, AWARDS, PAYMENTS, AND SETTLEMENTS; AND TO REQUIRE THAT INTEREST EARNED ON REAL ESTATE SETTLEMENT FUNDS HELD IN TRUST OR ESCROW ACCOUNTS BE PAID INTO THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR'S INTEREST ON LAWYERS' TRUST ACCOUNT FUND AND TO PROVIDE FOR A PRIVATE CAUSE OF ACTION FOR PERSONS HARMED BY THE UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF LAW. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/15/11, 6/7/11, and 6/15/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Section 7 is effective October 1, 2011. Sections 3 and 8 are effective January 1, 2012. Sections 4–6 are effective December 1, 2011. The remainder is effective June 27, 2011.
| Intro. by Purcell, Pate. |
S 356 (2011-2012) NO RUN FOR TWO OFFICES/SAME GENERAL ELECTIONS (NEW). Filed Mar 16 2011, TO LIMIT A PARTY NOMINEE FROM FILING AS AN UNAFFILIATED CANDIDATE FOR ANOTHER OFFICE EXCEPT IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
AN ACT TO LIMIT AN INDIVIDUAL FROM RUNNING ON THE SAME GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT FOR MORE THAN ONE OFFICE, EXCEPT TO FILL A VACANCY FOR THE REMAINDER OF AN UNEXPIRED TERM. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/16/11 and 6/7/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective with respect to elections occurring on or after January 1, 2012.
| Intro. by Robinson. |
S 375/SL 2011-337 (2011-2012) FACILITATE STATEWIDE HEALTH INFO EXCHANGE. Filed Mar 17 2011, TO FACILITATE AND REGULATE THE DISCLOSURE OF PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION THROUGH A VOLUNTARY, STATEWIDE HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE NETWORK.
AN ACT TO FACILITATE AND REGULATE THE DISCLOSURE OF PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION THROUGH A VOLUNTARY, STATEWIDE HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE NETWORK. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/17/11, 3/31/11, and 6/15/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective October 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Stein, Brunstetter. |
S 378/SL 2011-198 (2011-2012) ENERGY CROPS FOR BIOFUELS FEEDSTOCKS. Filed Mar 17 2011, TO REQUIRE THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH AGRONOMIC RATES FOR ENERGY CROPS FOR UTILIZATION BY BIOFUELS FACILITIES.
AN ACT TO DIRECT THE INTERAGENCY GROUP TO ESTABLISH AGRONOMIC RATES FOR ENERGY CROPS FOR UTILIZATION BY BIOFUELS FACILITIES. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/17/11 and 4/5/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective June 23, 2011.
| Intro. by Goolsby, Rouzer, Jackson. |
S 385/SL 2011-297 (2011-2012) SMALL BUSINESS ASSIST. RECORDS/TAX PAYMENTS (NEW). Filed Mar 21 2011, CONCERNING THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF SMALL BUSINESS COUNSELING INFORMATION.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE RECORDS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE NOT PUBLIC RECORDS AND TO ALLOW A PASS-THROUGH ENTITY THAT CLAIMS A TAX CREDIT UNDER ARTICLE 3J TO TREAT THE CREDIT CLAIMED AS A TAX PAYMENT MADE BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE TAXPAYER. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/21/11, 5/23/11, and 6/14/11. Enacted June 24, 2011. Section 4 is effective for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2011. The remainder is effective June 24, 2011.
| Intro. by Hartsell. |
S 394/SL 2011-248 (2011-2012) CLARIFY PROCESS/REPORTABLE OFFENSES IN SCH. Filed Mar 22 2011, TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENT THAT SCHOOL PRINCIPALS REPORT CERTAIN ACTS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENT THAT SCHOOL PRINCIPALS REPORT CERTAIN ACTS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/22/11 and 4/11/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective June 23, 2011.
| Intro. by Newton, Tillman, Preston. |
S 397/SL 2011-278 (2011-2012) EXPUNGE NONVIOLENT OFFENSE BY MINOR. Filed Mar 22 2011, TO PROVIDE THAT A YOUTHFUL OFFENDER'S CRIMINAL RECORD MAY BE EXPUNGED OF NONVIOLENT FELONIES BUT TO ALLOW THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION AND TRAINING STANDARDS COMMISSION AND THE SHERIFF’S EDUCATION AND TRAINING STANDARDS COMMISSION ACCESS TO THE RECORDS OF EXPUNCTION.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT A YOUTHFUL OFFENDER'S CRIMINAL RECORD MAY BE EXPUNGED OF NONVIOLENT FELONIES BUT TO ALLOW THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION AND TRAINING STANDARDS COMMISSION AND THE SHERIFFS' EDUCATION AND TRAINING STANDARDS COMMISSION ACCESS TO THE RECORDS OF EXPUNCTION. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/22/11 and 6/14/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective December 1, 2011.
| Intro. by D. Berger, McKissick, Daniel. |
S 404/SL 2011-338 (2011-2012) DEPT. OF ADMIN/PROCUREMENT MODERNIZATION. Filed Mar 23 2011, TO MODERNIZE PROCUREMENT METHODS USED BY THE SECRETARY OF ADMINISTRATION AND STATE DEPARTMENTS, INSTITUTIONS, AND AGENCIES.
AN ACT TO MODERNIZE PROCUREMENT METHODS USED BY THE SECRETARY OF ADMINISTRATION AND STATE DEPARTMENTS, INSTITUTIONS, AND AGENCIES. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/23/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective July 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Brock. |
S 407 (2011-2012) TRUSTS AND ESTATE PLANNING CHANGES. Filed Mar 23 2011, TO AMEND THE LAWS GOVERNING TRUSTS, ESTATE PLANNING, AND TRUST COMPANIES.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAWS GOVERNING TRUSTS, ESTATE PLANNING, AND TRUST COMPANIES. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/23/11 and 4/11/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective October 1, 2011, and applies to all trusts created before, on, or after that date.
| Intro. by Hartsell. |
S 409 (2011-2012) GLOBAL TRANSPARK GOV. REFORM & LOAN REPAYMENT (NEW). Filed Mar 23 2011, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROGRAM EVALUATION DIVISION OF THE NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM AND FINANCIAL REVIEW OF THE NORTH CAROLINA GLOBAL TRANSPARK AUTHORITY.
AN ACT TO REFORM THE GOVERNANCE OF THE NORTH CAROLINA GLOBAL TRANSPARK AND TO REPAY THE LOAN FROM THE ESCHEAT FUND TO THE GLOBAL TRANSPARK. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 6/8/11 and 6/14/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective July 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Hartsell, Clary, Clodfelter. |
S 414 (2011-2012) ALLOW ATTORNEYS' FEES IN BUSINESS CONTRACTS (NEW). Filed Mar 23 2011, TO PROVIDE THAT RECIPROCAL ATTORNEYS' FEES PROVISIONS IN BUSINESS CONTRACTS ARE VALID AND ENFORCEABLE UNDER THE LAWS OF THIS STATE.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT RECIPROCAL ATTORNEYS' FEES PROVISIONS IN BUSINESS CONTRACTS ARE VALID AND ENFORCEABLE UNDER THE LAWS OF THIS STATE. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/23/11, 4/11/11, 4/20/11, 4/26/11, and 6/15/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective October 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Clodfelter. |
S 415 (2011-2012) ELIMINATE COST/REDUCED-PRICE SCH BREAKFAST. Filed Mar 23 2011, TO ELIMINATE THE COST OF REDUCED PRICE LUNCHES FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN WHO QUALIFY FOR REDUCED PRICE MEALS.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE SCHOOL BREAKFASTS AT NO COST FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN WHO QUALIFY FOR REDUCED-PRICE MEALS AT SCHOOLS PARTICIPATING IN THE NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM; AND TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO REPORT ON THE PUBLIC SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAMS OPERATED BY THE LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION; AND TO DIRECT THE STATE AUDITOR TO AUDIT CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 6/8/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective July 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Purcell. |
S 425/SL 2011-343 (2011-2012) ECOSYSTEM ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM CHANGES. Filed Mar 24 2011, TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REORGANIZE THE ECOSYSTEM ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM TO IMPROVE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY, AND TO MAKE CLARIFYING CHANGES TO THE STATUTES GOVERNING COMPENSATORY MITIGATION AND THE CLEAN WATER MANAGEMENT TRUST FUND.
AN ACT TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REORGANIZE THE ECOSYSTEM ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM TO IMPROVE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/24/11, 6/8/11, 6/15/11, and 6/16/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective June 27, 2011.
| Intro. by Hunt. |
S 432/SL 2011-344 (2011-2012) REVISE PROBATE CODE. Filed Mar 28 2011, TO AMEND THE JURISDICTIONAL AND PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS OF THE PROBATE CODE AND RELATED STATUTES TO PROVIDE UNIFORMITY IN ESTATE MATTERS, TO DEFINE THE JURISDICTION OF THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT CONSISTENT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE UNIFORM TRUST CODE, TO RECODIFY CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE PROBATE OF WILLS, AND TO UPDATE AND AMEND THE PROCEDURE FOR CLAIMING SPOUSAL AND CHILDREN’S ALLOWANCES.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE JURISDICTIONAL AND PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS OF THE PROBATE CODE AND RELATED STATUTES TO PROVIDE UNIFORMITY IN ESTATE MATTERS, TO DEFINE THE JURISDICTION OF THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT CONSISTENT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE UNIFORM TRUST CODE, TO RECODIFY CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE PROBATE OF WILLS, AND TO UPDATE AND AMEND THE PROCEDURE FOR CLAIMING SPOUSAL AND CHILDREN'S ALLOWANCES. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/30/11 and 5/3/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective January 1, 2012.
| Intro. by Hartsell. |
S 436 (2011-2012) EXTEND SUNSETS (NEW). Filed Mar 28 2011, TO EXTEND THE QUALIFIED BUSINESS VENTURE TAX CREDIT SUNSET.
AN ACT TO EXTEND THE SALES TAX REFUND ALLOWED TO A JOINT GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY CREATED TO OPERATE A CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM FOR ONE YEAR. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/28/11, 6/13/11, 6/16/11, and 6/17/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective June 27, 2011.
| Intro. by Hartsell. |
S 437/SL 2011-346 (2011-2012) ENACT FIRST EVALUTION PROGRAM. Filed Mar 28 2011, TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO ALLOW CERTAIN CERTIFIED PROVIDERS TO CONDUCT INITIAL (FIRST LEVEL) EXAMINATIONS FOR INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS, IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE FIRST EVALUATION PILOT PROGRAM.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO ALLOW CERTAIN CERTIFIED PROVIDERS TO CONDUCT INITIAL (FIRST-LEVEL) EXAMINATIONS FOR INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS, IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE FIRST EVALUATION PILOT PROGRAM. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/28/11, 4/14/11, 4/19/11, and 6/15/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective October 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Hartsell. |
S 438 (2011-2012) CLARIFY MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSING LAW. Filed Mar 28 2011, TO CLARIFY MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS AND MANUFACTURERS LICENSING LAW.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS AND MANUFACTURERS LICENSING LAW. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/28/11, 6/2/11, 6/6/11, and 6/13/11. Enacted June 24, 2011. Section 6 is effective January 1, 2014. The remainder is effective June 24, 2011.
| Intro. by Apodaca. |
S 457 (2011-2012) AMEND ARTICLE 13 OF BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT. Filed Mar 29 2011, TO AMEND ARTICLE 13 OF THE NORTH CAROLINA BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARTICLE 13 OF THE NORTH CAROLINA BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/29/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective October 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Clodfelter. |
S 466/SL 2011-348 (2011-2012) MODIFY TEACHER CAREER STATUS LAW. Filed Mar 30 2011, TO MODIFY THE LAW RELATING TO CAREER STATUS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS.
AN ACT TO MODIFY THE LAW RELATING TO CAREER STATUS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/31/11, 4/14/11, and 6/15/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective July 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Hartsell, Tillman. |
S 474/SL 2011-349 (2011-2012) PHOTO ID FOR CERTAIN CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES. Filed Mar 30 2011, TO DIRECT PHARMACIES TO REQUIRE PHOTO IDENTIFICATION PRIOR TO DISPENSING SCHEDULE II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
AN ACT TO DIRECT PHARMACIES TO REQUIRE PHOTO IDENTIFICATION PRIOR TO DISPENSING CERTAIN CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/30/11, 4/19/11, 4/20/11, and 6/15/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective March 1, 2012.
| Intro. by Apodaca, Hise. |
S 479/SL 2011-280 (2011-2012) TESTING IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Filed Mar 31 2011, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF CAREER AND COLLEGE READINESS WITH NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY BENCHMARKED TESTS; THE CONTINUATION OF NORTH CAROLINA’S PARTICIPATION IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF TESTS RELATED TO COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS ADOPTED BY A MAJORITY OF STATES; A PILOT STUDY OF A NEW ASSESSMENT OF U.S. HISTORY BASED ON THE REVISED CURRICULUM AND THAT ASSESSES CRITICAL THINKING AND WRITING SKILLS; AND DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS TO ASSIST IN TEACHING AND STUDENT LEARNING.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF CAREER AND COLLEGE READINESS WITH NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY BENCHMARKED TESTS; THE CONTINUATION OF NORTH CAROLINA'S PARTICIPATION IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF TESTS RELATED TO COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS ADOPTED BY A MAJORITY OF STATES; AND DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS TO ASSIST IN TEACHING AND STUDENT LEARNING. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/31/11, 4/27/11, and 6/16/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective July 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Tillman, Preston, Soucek. |
S 484/SL 2011-279 (2011-2012) REPS CREDITS AT CLEANFIELDS PARKS. Filed Mar 31 2011, TO PROVIDE THAT, WHEN THE NORTH CAROLINA UTILITY COMMISSION ASSIGNS TRIPLE CREDIT TO ANY ELECTRIC POWER OR RENEWABLE ENERGY CERTIFICATES GENERATED FROM RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES AT A BIOMASS RENEWABLE ENERGY FACILITY LOCATED IN A CLEANFIELDS RENEWABLE ENERGY DEMONSTRATION PARK, THE ADDITIONAL CREDITS ARE ELIGIBLE TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES, ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATIONS, AND MUNICIPALITIES UNDER THE RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS (REPS) RATHER THAN REQUIRING THAT THESE ADDITIONAL CREDITS MUST FIRST BE USED TO MEET ALL THE REPS REQUIREMENTS THROUGH THE USE OF POULTRY WASTE RESOURCES.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT THE ADDITIONAL CREDITS ASSIGNED TO THE FIRST TEN MEGAWATTS OF BIOMASS RENEWABLE ENERGY FACILITY GENERATION CAPACITY PURSUANT TO S.L. 2010-195 (CLEANFIELDS ACT OF 2010) ARE ELIGIBLE TO SATISFY THE POULTRY WASTE SET-ASIDE. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/31/11 and 5/10/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective June 23, 2011.
| Intro. by Jackson. |
S 487/SL 2011-350 (2011-2012) DISPUTED EARNEST MONEY/ATTORNEYS DEPOSIT. Filed Mar 31 2011, AUTHORIZING ATTORNEYS LICENSED IN THIS STATE TO DEPOSIT DISPUTED EARNEST MONEY WITH THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING ATTORNEYS LICENSED IN THIS STATE TO DEPOSIT DISPUTED EARNEST MONEY WITH THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/31/11 and 6/14/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective October 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Stein, Vaughan, Newton. |
S 493/SL 2011-201 (2011-2012) CODIFY NC CENTURY FARMS PROGRAM IN DACS. Filed Mar 31 2011, TO CODIFY THE NORTH CAROLINA CENTURY FARMS PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES.
AN ACT TO CODIFY THE NORTH CAROLINA CENTURY FARMS PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/31/11 and 4/26/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective July 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Daniel, Jackson. |
S 498/SL 2011-270 (2011-2012) MODIFY LAW RE: CORPORAL PUNISHMENT. Filed Mar 31 2011, TO REQUIRE THE INVOLVEMENT OF A PARENT OR GUARDIAN BEFORE SCHOOL OFFICIALS MAY ADMINISTER CORPORAL PUNISHMENT ON A STUDENT.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE INVOLVEMENT OF A PARENT OR GUARDIAN BEFORE SCHOOL OFFICIALS MAY ADMINISTER CORPORAL PUNISHMENT ON A STUDENT. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/31/11, 5/5/11, and 6/15/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective June 23, 2011.
| Intro. by Pate, Purcell. |
S 499/SL 2011-251 (2011-2012) CLARIFY AG DEVELOPMENT/PRESERVATION IN DACS. Filed Mar 31 2011, TO CLARIFY THAT IT IS THE DUTY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES TO ADMINISTER AND SUPERVISE THE AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND FARMLAND PRESERVATION ENABLING ACT.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THAT IT IS THE DUTY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES TO ADMINISTER AND SUPERVISE THE AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND FARMLAND PRESERVATION ENABLING ACT. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/31/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective June 23, 2011.
| Intro. by Rabon, Rouzer. |
S 507/SL 2011-235 (2011-2012) CLARIFY EXCEPTION/REAL ESTATE BROKER LAWS. Filed Apr 4 2011, TO ALLOW AN EMPLOYEE OF A PERSON OR BUSINESS ENTITY WHO PERFORMS REAL ESTATE BROKER ACTS AS RELATED TO PROPERTY OWNED OR LEASED BY THE PERSON OR BUSINESS ENTITY TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF LICENSURE UNDER THE LAWS REGULATING REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND SALESPERSONS.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THAT OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF A PERSON OR BUSINESS ENTITY WHO PERFORMS REAL ESTATE BROKER ACTS AS RELATED TO PROPERTY OWNED OR LEASED BY THE PERSON OR BUSINESS ENTITY ARE EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF LICENSURE UNDER THE LAWS REGULATING REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND SALESPERSONS. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/4/11 and 6/8/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective June 23, 2011.
| Intro. by Hunt. |
S 519 (2011-2012) MEMO OF CONTRACT/DEEDS & DEEDS OF TRUST. Filed Apr 5 2011, TO ALLOW THAT A CONTRACT TO CONVEY REAL ESTATE MAY BE REGISTERED BY REGISTERING A MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT AND TO REQUIRE THAT DEEDS AND DEEDS OF TRUST PREPARED IN OTHER STATES AND PRESENTED FOR REGISTRATION TO THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OF ANY COUNTY IN THIS STATE SHALL BEAR AN ENTRY SHOWING THE NAME OF EITHER THE PERSON OR LAW FIRM WHO DRAFTED THE INSTRUMENT.
AN ACT TO ALLOW THAT A CONTRACT TO CONVEY REAL ESTATE MAY BE REGISTERED BY REGISTERING A MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT AND TO REQUIRE THAT DEEDS AND DEEDS OF TRUST PREPARED IN OTHER STATES AND PRESENTED FOR REGISTRATION TO THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OF ANY COUNTY IN THIS STATE SHALL BEAR AN ENTRY SHOWING THE NAME OF EITHER THE PERSON OR LAW FIRM WHO DRAFTED THE INSTRUMENT. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/5/11 and 6/15/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective June 27, 2011. Sections 2 and 3 apply to all memoranda of contracts to purchase real estate recorded prior to and on or after that date.
| Intro. by Vaughan, Stein, Newton. |
S 533 (2011-2012) INDIVIDUALLY METERED UNITS/TENANTS CHARGED. Filed Apr 7 2011, AUTHORIZING THE UTILITIES COMMISSION TO ADOPT PROCEDURES THAT ALLOW A LESSOR OF A RESIDENTIAL BUILDING OR COMPLEX HAVING INDIVIDUALLY METERED UNITS FOR ELECTRIC SERVICE IN THE LESSOR'S NAME TO CHARGE FOR THE ACTUAL COSTS OF PROVIDING ELECTRIC SERVICE TO EACH TENANT WHEN THE LESSOR HAS A SEPARATE LEASE FOR EACH BEDROOM IN THE UNIT.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE UTILITIES COMMISSION TO ADOPT PROCEDURES THAT ALLOW A LESSOR OF A RESIDENTIAL BUILDING OR COMPLEX HAVING INDIVIDUALLY METERED UNITS FOR ELECTRIC SERVICE IN THE LESSOR'S NAME TO CHARGE FOR THE ACTUAL COSTS OF PROVIDING ELECTRIC SERVICE TO EACH TENANT WHEN THE LESSOR HAS A SEPARATE LEASE FOR EACH BEDROOM IN THE UNIT, AND TO MAKE OTHER CONFORMING CHANGES. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/7/11 and 6/8/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective October 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Hunt. |
S 537 (2011-2012) INCREASE IN REM FORECLOSURE FEE. Filed Apr 7 2011, TO INCREASE THE IN REM FORECLOSURE FEE.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE IN REM FORECLOSURE FEE. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/7/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective July 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Hartsell. |
S 555/SL 2011-353 (2011-2012) STUDY MODERNIZATION OF BANKING LAWS. Filed Apr 11 2011, TO ESTABLISH THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE STUDY COMMISSION ON THE MODERNIZATION OF NORTH CAROLINA BANKING LAWS.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE STUDY COMMISSION ON THE MODERNIZATION OF NORTH CAROLINA BANKING LAWS. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/11/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective June 27, 2011.
| Intro. by Brown. |
S 556/SL 2011-319 (2011-2012) PUBLIC DISCLOSURE CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS. Filed Apr 11 2011, TO AMEND THE CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS ACT TO ENSURE PUBLIC DISCLOSURE ON COLLECTION RECEPTACLES.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS ACT TO ENSURE PUBLIC DISCLOSURE ON COLLECTION RECEPTACLES. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/11/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective October 1, 2011.
| Intro. by McKissick. |
S 578 (2011-2012) FACILITATE TRANSFER SPH BEDS COM. FACILITY (NEW). Filed Apr 12 2011, TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM POPULATION THRESHOLD FOR LOCAL MANAGEMENT ENTITIES.
AN ACT TO FACILITATE THE TRANSFER OF BEDS FROM A STATE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL TO A COMMUNITY FACILITY WITHIN CERTAIN LMES. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 6/2/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective June 23, 2011.
| Intro. by Hartsell. |
S 581 (2011-2012) CLARIFY MOTOR VEHICLE LAWS. Filed Apr 12 2011, TO CLARIFY THAT A SECURITY INTEREST IN A TITLE SHALL BE RELEASED AFTER SATISFACTION AND TO RESTRICT FRANCHISED MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS PLATES TO AN OFFICER, SALES REPRESENTATIVE, OR OTHER EMPLOYEE OF A FRANCHISED MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER OR AN IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OF AN OFFICER, SALES REPRESENTATIVE, OR OTHER EMPLOYEE OF A FRANCHISED MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THAT A SECURITY INTEREST IN A TITLE SHALL BE RELEASED AFTER SATISFACTION AND TO RESTRICT FRANCHISED MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS PLATES TO AN OFFICER, SALES REPRESENTATIVE, OR OTHER EMPLOYEE OF A FRANCHISED MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER OR AN IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OF AN OFFICER, SALES REPRESENTATIVE, OR OTHER EMPLOYEE OF A FRANCHISED MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/12/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective August 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Apodaca. |
S 586 (2011-2012) MOTION HEARINGS IN MULTICOUNTY DIST./RCP 7. Filed Apr 13 2011, AMENDING RULE 7 OF THE RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE TO PROVIDE THAT, WITH THE PERMISSION OF THE SENIOR RESIDENT SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE, A MOTION IN A CIVIL ACTION IN A COUNTY THAT IS PART OF A MULTICOUNTY JUDICIAL DISTRICT MAY BE HEARD DURING CIVIL SESSION IN AN INCLUDED COUNTY DIFFERENT FROM WHERE THE CASE WAS FILED.
AN ACT AMENDING RULE 7 OF THE RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE TO PROVIDE THAT, WITH THE PERMISSION OF THE SENIOR RESIDENT SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE, A MOTION IN A CIVIL ACTION IN A COUNTY THAT IS PART OF A MULTICOUNTY JUDICIAL DISTRICT MAY BE HEARD DURING CIVIL SESSION IN AN INCLUDED COUNTY DIFFERENT FROM WHERE THE CASE WAS FILED. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/13/11 and 6/16/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective October 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Newton. |
S 590 (2011-2012) TERMINAL RENTAL ADJUSTMENT CLAUSES. Filed Apr 13 2011, TO CLARIFY THAT TERMINAL RENTAL ADJUSTMENT CLAUSES DO NOT CREATE A SALE OR SECURITY INTEREST IN THE LEASED VEHICLE.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THAT TERMINAL RENTAL ADJUSTMENT CLAUSES DO NOT CREATE A SALE OR SECURITY INTEREST IN THE LEASED VEHICLE. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/13/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective June 23, 2011.
| Intro. by Vaughan. |
S 593 (2011-2012) GOVERNMENT REDUCTION ACT (NEW). Filed Apr 13 2011, TO REPEAL THE ANDREW JACKSON HISTORIC MEMORIAL COMMITTEE.
AN ACT REDUCING STATE GOVERNMENT BY ABOLISHING CERTAIN STATE BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/13/11, 6/8/11, 6/9/11, and 6/17/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective July 1, 2011, unless otherwise provided.
| Intro. by Clary, Brock, Soucek. |
S 600/SL 2011-316 (2011-2012) OUT-OF-STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT/SPECIAL EVENTS. Filed Apr 14 2011, TO AUTHORIZE A CITY WITH A POPULATION OF MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND PEOPLE WHICH HOLDS A NATIONAL CONVENTION TO CONTRACT WITH OUT-OF-STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY FOR THE NATIONAL CONVENTION.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE A CITY WITH A POPULATION OF MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND PEOPLE WHICH HOLDS A NATIONAL CONVENTION TO CONTRACT WITH OUT-OF-STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY FOR THE NATIONAL CONVENTION. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/14/11, 5/10/11, and 6/15/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective January 1, 2012.
| Intro. by Clodfelter. |
S 602/SL 2011-313 (2011-2012) DOMESTIC FOWL STRAY/COMMERCIAL POULTRY LANDS. Filed Apr 14 2011, TO MAKE IT A CLASS 3 MISDEMEANOR FOR A PERSON TO ALLOW DOMESTIC FOWLS TO RUN AT LARGE ON THE LANDS OF A COMMERCIAL POULTRY OPERATION AFTER RECEIVING ACTUAL OR CONSTRUCTIVE NOTICE OF THE RUNNING AT LARGE.
AN ACT TO MAKE IT A CLASS 3 MISDEMEANOR FOR A PERSON TO ALLOW CERTAIN FOWLS TO RUN AT LARGE ON CERTAIN LANDS AFTER RECEIVING ACTUAL OR CONSTRUCTIVE NOTICE OF THE RUNNING AT LARGE. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/14/11 and 5/17/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective December 1, 2011.
| Intro. by East. |
S 603/SL 2011-239 (2011-2012) PESTICIDE REGISTRATION PAPER REDUCTION. Filed Apr 14 2011, TO NO LONGER REQUIRE, FOR ANY PERSON REQUIRED TO REGISTER A PESTICIDE IN THE OFFICE OF THE NORTH CAROLINA PESTICIDE BOARD, THE SUBMISSION OF THE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET TO BE FILED WITH THE PESTICIDE BOARD.
AN ACT TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT TO SUBMIT A MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET TO THE NORTH CAROLINA PESTICIDE BOARD IN CONNECTION WITH REGISTRATION OF A PESTICIDE. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/14/11 and 6/7/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective June 23, 2011.
| Intro. by East. |
S 607/SL 2011-314 (2011-2012) CONFORM MEDICAL RECORD LAWS. Filed Apr 14 2011, TO CONFORM MEDICAL RECORD CONFIDENTIALITY LAWS.
AN ACT TO CONFORM MEDICAL RECORD CONFIDENTIALITY LAWS. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/14/11, 4/28/11, 5/5/11, 6/14/11, and 6/15/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective January 1, 2012.
| Intro. by Stein. |
S 609/SL 2011-315 FACILITATE LOCUM TENENS PHYSICIANS. Filed Apr 14 2011, TO AMEND THE INSURANCE LAWS IN ORDER TO FACILITATE THE USE OF LOCUM TENENS PHYSICIANS TO ENSURE NORTH CAROLINA'S MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS ARE CAPABLE OF SERVING THE STATE'S EXPANDING POPULATION.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE INSURANCE LAWS IN ORDER TO FACILITATE THE USE OF LOCUM TENENS PHYSICIANS AND TO AMEND THE BOARD OF PHARMACY RULES TO ENSURE NORTH CAROLINA'S MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS ARE CAPABLE OF SERVING THE STATE'S EXPANDING POPULATION. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/14/11, 6/8/11, 6/15/11, and 6/16/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Sections 1 and 2 are effective October 1, 2011. The remainder is effective June 27, 2011.
| Intro. by Rouzer, Rabon. |
S 636/SL 2011-385 (2011-2012) MODIFY GRADUATED LICENSING REQUIREMENTS. Filed Apr 18 2011, TO MODIFY THE LEVEL 2 RESTRICTIONS FOR PROVISIONAL LICENSES; TO REQUIRE A DRIVING LOG SHOWING ONE HUNDRED TWENTY HOURS OF DRIVING TIME BY A PROVISIONAL LICENSEE BEFORE A LEVEL 3 PROVISIONAL LICENSE MAY BE ISSUED; TO REQUIRE A ONE YEAR REVOCATION OF A PROVISIONAL LICENSEE'S OR SUPERVISING DRIVERS LICENSE IF A DRIVING LOG IS FALSIFIED; TO REQUIRE AN IMMEDIATE REVOCATION OF A PROVISIONAL LICENSE IF THE PROVISIONAL LICENSEE IS CHARGED WITH A VIOLATION OF THE RESTRICTIONS FOR A PROVISIONAL LICENSEE, A MOVING VIOLATION, OR A SEAT BELT VIOLATION; AND TO REQUIRE THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO REPORT ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT.
AN ACT TO MODIFY THE LEVEL 2 RESTRICTIONS FOR PROVISIONAL LICENSES; TO REQUIRE A DRIVING LOG SHOWING SIXTY HOURS OF DRIVING TIME BY A PERSON WITH A LIMITED LEARNER'S PERMIT BEFORE A LEVEL 2 PROVISIONAL LICENSE MAY BE ISSUED; TO REQUIRE A DRIVING LOG SHOWING TWELVE HOURS OF DRIVING TIME BY A PROVISIONAL LICENSEE BEFORE A LEVEL 3 PROVISIONAL LICENSE MAY BE ISSUED; TO REQUIRE AN IMMEDIATE REVOCATION OF A PROVISIONAL LICENSE IF THE PROVISIONAL LICENSEE IS CHARGED WITH CERTAIN MOVING VIOLATIONS; AND TO REQUIRE THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO REPORT ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/18/11, 6/7/11, 6/15/11, and 6/17/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective October 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Rouzer. |
S 644/SL 2011-383 (2011-2012) DSS ADOPTION ASSISTANCE AGREEMENTS BINDING. Filed Apr 18 2011, ESTABLISHING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SHALL NOT REQUIRE A REDETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR VENDOR PAYMENTS UNDER AN ADOPTION ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT UNLESS THE AGREEMENT SPECIFIES THAT A REDETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY IS REQUIRED, UNDER THE LAWS REGULATING PROGRAMS OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.
AN ACT TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF SOCIAL SERVICES, TO REQUIRE A REDETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR VENDOR PAYMENTS ONLY IF THE ADOPTION ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT SPECIFICALLY REQUIRES A REDETERMINATION TO RECEIVE VENDOR PAYMENTS. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/18/11, 5/12/11, and 6/14/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective June 27, 2011.
| Intro. by Rouzer. |
S 670/SL 2011-311 (2011-2012) REVISE MEMBERSHIP/HEARING AID FITTERS BOARD. Filed Apr 19 2011, REVISING THE MEMBERSHIP ON THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE HEARING AID DEALERS AND FITTERS BOARD.
AN ACT RELATING TO HEARING AID FITTING AND DISPENSING BY CERTAIN LICENSED AUDIOLOGISTS AND REVISING THE MEMBERSHIP ON THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE HEARING AID DEALERS AND FITTERS BOARD. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/19/11, 5/12/11, 5/17/11, 6/15/11, and 6/16/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective June 27, 2011.
| Intro. by Hartsell. |
S 676/SL 2011-255 (2011-2012) CLARIFY WATER AND WELL RIGHTS/PRIVATE PROPERTY. Filed Apr 19 2011, TO CLARIFY LANDOWNERS' RIGHTS OVER WATER ON THEIR PROPERTY AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF WELLS ON THEIR PROPERTY.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY LANDOWNERS' RIGHTS OVER WATER ON THEIR PROPERTY AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF WELLS ON THEIR PROPERTY. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/19/11, 5/3/11, and 5/12/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective June 23, 2011.
| Intro. by Rouzer, Jackson, East. |
S 679/SL 2011-312 (2011-2012) DEEDS OF TRUST/MODERNIZE PROCEDURES (NEW). Filed Apr 19 2011, TO STRENGTHEN THE LAW PROHIBITING COCKFIGHTING AND RELATED ACTIVITIES.
AN ACT TO MODERNIZE AND ENACT CERTAIN PROVISIONS REGARDING DEEDS OF TRUST, INCLUDING RELEASES, SHORT SALES, FUTURE ADVANCE PROVISION TERMINATIONS AND SATISFACTIONS, TERMINATIONS AND SATISFACTIONS FOR EQUITY LINE LIENS, RELEASE OF ANCILLARY DOCUMENTS, ELIMINATING TRUSTEE OF DEED OF TRUST AS NECESSARY PARTY FOR CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS AND LITIGATION, AND INDEXING OF SUBSEQUENT INSTRUMENTS RELATED THERETO. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 6/15/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective October 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Newton. |
S 683/SL 2011-281 (2011-2012) RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTIONS. Filed Apr 19 2011, REQUIRING COUNTIES AND CITIES TO HAVE REASONABLE CAUSE BEFORE INSPECTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES.
AN ACT REQUIRING COUNTIES AND CITIES TO HAVE REASONABLE CAUSE BEFORE INSPECTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/19/11, 6/8/11, 6/13/11, 6/15/11, and 6/17/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective June 23, 2011.
| Intro. by Hunt. |
S 684/SL 2011-307 (2011-2012) SEX OFFENDER SUPERVISION/FORENSIC AMENDMENTS (NEW). Filed Apr 19 2011, TO CLARIFY AND AMEND THE LAW PROVIDING FOR A FIVE-YEAR PERIOD OF POST-RELEASE SUPERVISION FOR SEX OFFENDERS BY INCREASING THE MAXIMUM SENTENCE FOR SEX OFFENDERS AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR RELEASE ON POST-RELEASE SUPERVISION WITH FIVE YEARS REMAINING ON THEIR SENTENCES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT WILLFUL REFUSAL TO ACCEPT OR COMPLY WITH THE TERMS OF POST-RELEASE SUPERVISION IS PUNISHABLE AS CONTEMPT OF COURT.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY AND AMEND THE LAW PROVIDING FOR A FIVE-YEAR PERIOD OF POST-RELEASE SUPERVISION FOR SEX OFFENDERS BY INCREASING THE MAXIMUM SENTENCE FOR SEX OFFENDERS AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR RELEASE ON POST-RELEASE SUPERVISION WITH FIVE YEARS REMAINING ON THEIR SENTENCES AND TO PROVIDE THAT WILLFUL REFUSAL TO ACCEPT OR COMPLY WITH THE TERMS OF POST-RELEASE SUPERVISION IS PUNISHABLE AS CONTEMPT OF COURT, AND TO AMEND THE FORENSIC SCIENCES ACT. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/19/11, 6/2/11, and 6/15/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Sections 5–10 are effective June 27, 2011. The remainder is effective December 1, 2011.
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S 685/SL 2011-308 (2011-2012) MODIFY REGULATION OF PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS. Filed Apr 19 2011, TO AMEND THE LAW RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/19/11, 5/11/11, 5/18/11, and 6/14/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Sections 1–9 are effective January 1, 2012. Section 10 is effective July 1, 2011. The remainder is effective June 27, 2011.
| Intro. by Apodaca. |
S 702/SL 2011-300 (2011-2012) DIRECTOR AND OFFICER INSURANCE FOR TREASURER. Filed Apr 19 2011, TO ALLOW THE STATE TREASURER TO PURCHASE LIABILITY INSURANCE.
AN ACT TO ALLOW THE STATE TREASURER TO PURCHASE LIABILITY INSURANCE. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/19/11 and 6/7/11. Enacted June 24, 2011. Effective June 24, 2011.
| Intro. by Meredith. |
S 708/SL 2011-269 (2011-2012) BUILDING CODE RULES/EFFECTIVE DATES (NEW). Filed Apr 19 2011, TO CLARIFY AND AMEND THE LAWS PERTAINING TO EXCEPTIONS AND BUILDING PERMITS AS RELATED TO GENERAL CONTRACTORS.
AN ACT TO RECONCILE THE EFFECTIVE DATES OF CERTAIN RULES ADOPTED BY THE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL RELATED TO THE 2012 ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE AND THE 2012 NC RESIDENTIAL CODE. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 6/8/11. Enacted June 23, 2011. Effective June 23, 2011.
| Intro. by Hise, Tucker, White. |
S 710/SL 2011-309 (2011-2012) POULTRY WASTE RECS (NEW). Filed Apr 19 2011, TO ALLOW RENEWABLE ENERGY CERTIFICATES (RECS) DERIVED FROM THE THERMAL ENERGY OUTPUT OF COMBINED HEAT AND POWER FACILITIES THAT USE SWINE WASTE OR POULTRY WASTE AS A FUEL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SWINE WASTE SET ASIDE AND THE POULTRY WASTE SET ASIDE.
AN ACT TO ALLOW RENEWABLE ENERGY CERTIFICATES (RECS) DERIVED FROM THE THERMAL ENERGY OUTPUT OF COMBINED HEAT AND POWER FACILITIES THAT USE POULTRY WASTE AS A FUEL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE POULTRY WASTE SET-ASIDE. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/19/11 and 6/16/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective June 27, 2011.
| Intro. by Rucho. |
S 726/SL 2011-354 (2011-2012) MULTIPLE BIRTH SIBLING CLASSROOM PLACEMENT. Filed Apr 19 2011, TO ALLOW PARENTS OR GUARDIANS TO MAKE THE DECISION REGARDING CLASSROOM PLACEMENT FOR MULTIPLE BIRTH SIBLINGS.
AN ACT TO ALLOW PARENTS OR GUARDIANS TO MAKE THE DECISION REGARDING CLASSROOM PLACEMENT FOR MULTIPLE BIRTH SIBLINGS. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/20/11, 6/7/11, and 6/14/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective beginning with the 2011–12 school year.
| Intro. by Hise. |
S 743/SL 2011-355 (2011-2012) ENCOURAGE VOLUNTEER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS. Filed Apr 19 2011, TO ENCOURAGE THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL SERVICES TO INDIGENT PERSONS BY PROVIDING FOR A RETIRED LIMITED VOLUNTEER LICENSE AND BY BROADENING THE APPLICABILITY OF A LIMITED VOLUNTEER LICENSE.
AN ACT TO ENCOURAGE THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL SERVICES TO INDIGENT PERSONS BY PROVIDING FOR A RETIRED LIMITED VOLUNTEER LICENSE AND BY BROADENING THE APPLICABILITY OF A LIMITED VOLUNTEER LICENSE AND BY LIMITING LIABILITY FOR NONPROFIT COMMUNITY HEALTH REFERRAL SERVICES. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/20/11, 5/24/11, 6/14/11, and 6/17/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective June 27, 2011.
| Intro. by Goolsby. |
S 762/SL2011-356 (2011-2012) ASSAULT ON LAW ENFORCEMENT & EM WORKER/FELONY. Filed Apr 19 2011, TO MAKE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF SIMPLE ASSAULT A FELONY RATHER THAN A MISDEMEANOR WHEN THE SIMPLE ASSAULT IS COMMITTED AGAINST A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, A FIREFIGHTER, OR EMERGENCY PERSONNEL AND TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR ASSAULT AGAINST CERTAIN EMERGENCY PERSONNEL IF THE ASSAULT IS WITH A DEADLY WEAPON OR INFLICTS SERIOUS BODILY INJURY.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF ASSAULT CAUSING PHYSICAL INJURY AGAINST A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OR DETENTION PERSONNEL AND TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR ASSAULT CAUSING PHYSICAL INJURY AND FOR ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON OR INFLICTING SERIOUS BODILY INJURY ON EMERGENCY PERSONNEL. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/20/11, 6/7/11, 6/8/11, and 6/15/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective December 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Brock. |
S 770/SL-2011-357 (2011-2012) BIRTH CERTIFICATE/STILLBORN INFANTS. Filed Apr 19 2011, TO AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CERTIFICATE OF BIRTH RESULTING IN STILLBIRTH.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CERTIFICATE OF BIRTH RESULTING IN STILLBIRTH. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/20/11, 6/8/11, and 6/15/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective October 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Brock. |
S 771/SL 2011-358 (2011-2012) SINGLE TRIP PERMITS/MODULAR HOMES. Filed Apr 19 2011, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A SINGLE TRIP PERMIT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE TRANSPORT AND DELIVERY OF SIXTEEN-FOOT-WIDE MANUFACTURED AND MODULAR HOMES SUBJECT TO CERTAIN RULES ADOPTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A SINGLE TRIP PERMIT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE TRANSPORT AND DELIVERY OF SIXTEEN-FOOT-WIDE MANUFACTURED AND MODULAR HOMES SUBJECT TO CERTAIN RULES ADOPTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 4/20/11 and 6/15/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective October 1, 2011.
| Intro. by Brock. |
The Daily Bulletin: 2011-06-30
LOCAL/HOUSE BILLS
H 403/SL011-367 (2011-2012) CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURES (NEW). Filed Mar 17 2011, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WILMINGTON TO APPLY THE CITY'S DEMOLITION BY NEGLECT ORDINANCES TO CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURES LOCATED IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS WITHIN THE CITY'S CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING MUNICIPALITIES TO APPLY DEMOLITION BY NEGLECT ORDINANCES TO CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURES LOCATED OUTSIDE LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICTS. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 3/17/11, 4/21/11, 6/14/11, and 6/17/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective June 27, 2011.
| Intro. by Hamilton. |
The Daily Bulletin: 2011-06-30
LOCAL/SENATE BILLS
S 159/SL 2011-305 (2011-2012) CONVEY BLUE RIDGE CORR. FAC TO MAYLAND CC (NEW) Filed Mar 1 2011, RELATING TO THE 47TH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
AN ACT TO TRANSFER THE BLUE RIDGE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY TO MAYLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR THE EXPANSION OF EXISTING COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROGRAMS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PROGRAMS. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 6/7/11. Enacted June 27, 2011. Effective June 27, 2011.
ACTIONS ON BILLS
Actions on Bills: 2011-06-30
PUBLIC BILLS
H 22: 2011 BUDGET TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS (NEW).
Signed By Gov. 6/30/2011
Ch. SL 2011-391
H 289: AUTHORIZE VARIOUS SPECIAL PLATES.
Signed By Gov. 6/30/2011
Ch. SL 2011-392
H 619: FORCED COMBINATIONS (NEW).
Signed By Gov. 6/30/2011
Ch. SL 2011-390
S 496: MEDICAID AND HEALTH CHOICE PROVIDER REQ. (NEW).
Vetoed 6/30/2011
S 532: ESC/JOBS REFORM.
Vetoed 6/30/2011
S 709: ENERGY JOBS ACT.
Vetoed 6/30/2011
S 781: REGULATORY REFORM ACT OF 2011.
Vetoed 6/30/2011
Actions on Bills: 2011-06-30
No local actions on bills
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