The Daily Bulletin: 2012-05-17

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The Daily Bulletin: 2012-05-17

PUBLIC/HOUSE BILLS
H 608 (2011-2012) HONOR B. HOLT. Filed Apr 4 2011, HONORING THE LIFE AND MEMORY OF BERTHA “B” MERRILL HOLT.

House committee substitute makes the following changes to 1st edition.
Adds additional “whereas” clauses recognizing the achievements of Bertha “B” Merrill Holt. Effective upon adoption.

Intro. by Bordsen, M. Alexander, Ingle, Hackney.
H 992 (2011-2012) SPECIAL PLATE FOR TOWN OF MATTHEWS. Filed May 17 2012, TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO PRODUCE A SPECIAL PLATE FOR THE TOWN OF MATTHEWS.

Amends GS 20-79.4(b) as title indicates. Plate issuance is contingent on the receipt of at least 300 plate applications. Establishes a special plate fee of $20 and requires that $10 of that amount be transferred quarterly to the Town of Matthews. Effective July 1, 2012.

Intro. by Cotham.GS 20
H 995 (2011-2012) TAX ADJUSTMENT PLAN. Filed May 17 2012, TO INCREASE THE SALES TAX BY A PENNY, REDUCE THE CORPORATE INCOME TAX RATE BY ONE PERCENT, INCREASE THE PERSONAL EXEMPTION FOR PERSONAL INCOME TAX, GIVE STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS A TWO PERCENT PAY RAISE, AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR EDUCATION.

Amends GS 105-164.4(a) to increase the sales and use tax rate by 1%, from 4.75% to 5.75%. Amends GS 105-164.44F (distribution of taxes imposed on telecommunications service) and GS 105-164.44I (distribution of taxes imposed on telecommunications service and video programming service) to reduce the distributions to counties and cities. States that the tax rate increase applies to sales made on or after July 1, 2012, and the distribution modifications apply to distributions made on or after July 1, 2012. Designates the purposes for which the 1% increase will be used, in priority order.
Amends GS 105-130.3 to reduce the corporate income tax by 1%, from 6.9% to 5.9%, effective for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2012. Makes a conforming change to reduce the amount credited to the Public School Building Capital Fund in GS 115C-546.1(b), effective July 1, 2012, and applicable to the calendar quarter ending September 30, 2012.
Effective for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2012, amends GS 105-134.6(a1) to increase the personal exemption for personal income tax to $2,950 for taxpayers with an adjusted gross income up to $100,000, and to $2,350 for incomes over $100,000.

Intro. by Owens.GS 105, GS 115C
H 996 (2011-2012) CHILD DEATH RESEARCH FUNDS. Filed May 17 2012, TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO IMPROVE CHILD DEATH RESEARCH AND INVESTIGATION IN NORTH CAROLINA, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CHILD FATALITY TASK FORCE.

Appropriates $65,000 for 2011-12 and $65,000 for 2012-13 from the General Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services, Officer of the Chief Medical Examiner to establish a new child death research position and to reclassify a current research assistant position as a child death research position. Effective July 1, 2011.

Intro. by Earle, Weiss.APPROP
H 997 (2011-2012) FUNDS TO PREVENT INFANT MORTALITY. Filed May 17 2012, TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO PREVENT INFANT MORTALITY IN NORTH CAROLINA.

Appropriates $870,000 for the 2011-13 biennium from the General Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Services, and specifies allocations to the March of Dimes, East Carolina School of Medicine, the Healthy Start Foundation, and the UNC School of Medicine. Effective July 1, 2011.

Intro. by Earle.APPROP
H 998 (2011-2012) FUNDS TO REDUCE CLASS SIZE IN K-3. Filed May 17 2012, TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO REDUCE CLASS SIZE IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH THIRD GRADE.

Appropriates $92,885,877 for 2012-13 from the General Fund to the Department of Public Instruction to provide as title indicates. Effective July 1, 2012.

Intro. by Glazier, M. Alexander, Gill, Rapp.APPROP
H 999 (2011-2012) RESTORE LEA FLEXIBILITY ADJUSTMENT FUNDING. Filed May 17 2012, TO RESTORE PUBLIC SCHOOL FLEXIBILITY ADJUSTMENT FUNDING.

Appropriates $503,067,940 for 2012-13 from the General Fund to the Department of Public Instruction as the title indicates. Asserts that restoring the funding will result in the retention or restoration of an estimated 9,800 teacher, teacher assistant, and other school-based positions. Effective July 1, 2012.

Intro. by Glazier, Michaux, Rapp, McLawhorn.APPROP
H 1000 (2011-2012) COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MGRS. LICENSING ACT. Filed May 17 2012, ESTABLISHING THE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGERS LICENSURE ACT, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS.

Enacts new Article 6, North Carolina Community Association Managers Licensure Act, to GS Chapter 93A. Prohibits a person, on or after October 1, 2012, from acting as a community association manager without first obtaining a license to provide community association management. Requires every community association manager, effective October 1, 2012, to be covered by a fidelity bond of at least $20,000 or an insurance policy complying with specified provisions, and requires a manager controlling a community association's money or a community association member's money to comply with detailed conditions.
Defines community association manager as any person who, for compensation, performs two or more of the listed acts or services for a community association. Exempts specified persons and activities from the licensure requirement. Establishes a seven-member NC Licensure Board for Community Association Managers (Board), with initial appointment by October 1, 2012. Directs the Board to administer Article 6, issue licenses, and perform additional, enumerated duties. Sets out qualifications for licensure as a community association manager and lists fees that may be charged by the Board. Provides for license renewal, and permits the Board to create continuing education programs for licensees. Requires every community association that employs a licensed manager and that meets certain membership guidelines to register with the Board on or before January 1 each year. Grants the Board authority to take disciplinary action against a licensee upon the Board's own initiative or following a complaint by any person. Directs licensees to retain records for at least three years. Makes a violation of Article 6 a Class 2 misdemeanor.
Makes a conforming change to GS 93A-6(a)(12) (disciplinary action by the Real Estate Commission). Allows any person who has been a community association manager in North Carolina for at least three consecutive years to submit proof, within one year of the act's effective date, to the Board and receive a license.

Intro. by Jordan, Justice, Moore, Spear.GS 93A
H 1001 (2011-2012) EO/NO DOMA. Filed May 17 2012, TO REPEAL EXECUTIVE ORDER 85 RELATING TO THE CREATION OF A DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION.

As title indicates. Disapproves the provisions in the Executive Order consolidating and reorganizing certain agencies to create the Department of Management and Administration.

Intro. by Cleveland.HOUSE RES
H 1002 (2011-2012) BILL OF RIGHTS/DEAF/HEARING IMPAIRED. Filed May 17 2012, ESTABLISHING A BILL OF RIGHTS FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE DEAF OR HEARING IMPAIRED, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION REFORM.

Amends Part 29 of Article 3 of GS Chapter 143B to add new section, “Deaf Child’s Bill of Rights.”
Presents the General Assembly’s findings regarding meeting the needs of children with low-incidence disabilities including the educational, vocational, and extra-curricular needs of deaf and hearing-impaired children.
Defines the term “communication mode or language” as used in Part 29 to refer to (1) American Sign Language; (2) English-based manual or sign system; and (3) oral, aural, or speech-based training.
Provides that in preparing an Individualized Education Program (IEP), as defined in GS 115C-106.3(8), for a deaf or hearing impaired student, the IEP team must consider the child’s specific communication mode or language and advise parents of the full continuum of alternative educational placements available to them.

Intro. by Blackwell, Holloway, Jordan, Gill.GS 143B
H 1003 (2011-2012) CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM SOLVENCY AND SUPPORT. Filed May 17 2012, (1) TO PROHIBIT LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS FROM ASSESSING INDIRECT COSTS TO A CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM UNLESS THE PROGRAM IS FINANCIALLY SOLVENT AND (2) TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO PROMOTE OPTIMAL PRICING FOR CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM FOODS AND SUPPLIES, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM EVALUATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE BASED ON RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE PROGRAM EVALUATION DIVISION.

Amends GS 115C-450 as the title indicates. Defines indirect costs as the term is defined in the United States Office of Budget and Management Circular A-87, as revised, and uses the term cost of operation as defined in GS 115C-264(c).
Appropriates $80,000 in recurring funds for 2012-13 from the General Fund to the Department of Public Instruction, Division of School Support, Child Nutritional Services Section, for purposes as the title indicates. Requires the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to make annual reports to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee beginning on October 1, 2013, and each subsequent year that DPI receives this appropriation. Effective July 1, 2012.

Intro. by Howard.APPROP, GS 115C
H 1004 (2011-2012) REFORM WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. Filed May 17 2012, EXPRESSING THE OPINION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT THE LOCAL PROVISION OF WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT SERVICES SHOULD BE STREAMLINED BY REALIGNING LOCAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AREAS WITH THE BOUNDARIES OF COUNCILS OF GOVERNMENTS ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO G.S. 160A-470, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PROGRAM EVALUATION DIVISION AND ENDORSED BY THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM EVALUATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.

As title indicates. Includes whereas clauses related to the Program Evaluation Division’s report on workforce development system integration and accountability.

Intro. by Howard.JOINT RES
H 1005 (2011-2012) FUNDS FOR FSU'S BUTLER BUILDING. Filed May 17 2012, TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA FOR RESTORATION AND REPAIRS TO THE G.L. BUTLER BUILDING ON THE CAMPUS OF FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY.

Appropriates $350,000 for 2012-13 from the General Fund to the UNC Board of Governors to provide as title indicates. Effective July 1, 2012.

Intro. by Parfitt, Floyd, Lucas.APPROP
H 1006 (2011-2012) SPECIAL MOTORCYCLE PLATE FOR VIETNAM VETERANS. Filed May 17 2012, TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO PRODUCE A SPECIAL MOTORCYCLE PLATE FOR VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA.

Amends GS 20-79.4(b)(224) as title indicates. Effective July 1, 2012.

Intro. by Committee on Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House.GS 20
H 1007 (2011-2012) RESOLUTION HONORING SPC ELLIOTT. Filed May 17 2012, HONORING THE LIFE AND MEMORY OF DANIEL LUCAS ELLIOTT, NORTH CAROLINA CITIZEN AND SOLDIER.

As title indicates.

Intro. by Committee on Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House.JOINT RES
H 1008 (2011-2012) NO TELEVISIONS ON DEATH ROW. Filed May 17 2012, TO PROHIBIT TELEVISIONS FOR DEATH ROW INMATES.

Enacts new GS 148-23.3 to provide as title indicates.

Intro. by Committee on Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House.GS 148
H 1009 (2011-2012) MSD AMENDMENTS. Filed May 17 2012, TO AMEND THE NORTH CAROLINA METROPOLITAN SEWERAGE DISTRICTS ACT TO REFLECT POPULATION SHIFTS IN SINGLE-COUNTY DISTRICTS, TO MODIFY REPRESENTATION IN MULTICOUNTY DISTRICTS, AND TO ALLOW METROPOLITAN SEWERAGE DISTRICTS TO ALSO EXERCISE THE SAME POWERS AS METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICTS, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION’S METROPOLITAN SEWERAGE/WATER SYSTEM COMMITTEE.

Amends GS 162A-67(a) (Metropolitan Sewerage District boards) to set the number of district board members required when a district expands into another county, so the district lies in two counties. Requires the county in which the largest portion of the district lies to always have three members on the board, and the county in which the lesser portion of the district lies to always have two members. Makes modifications to the appointment process to the district board in GS 162A-67(a)(4). Makes a conforming change. Amends GS 162A-69 to grant a Metropolitan Sewerage District all the powers of a Metropolitan Water District. Effective July 1, 2012.

Intro. by McGrady, Moffitt.GS 162A
H 1010 (2011-2012) UNC TV/RESTORE FUNDS. Filed May 17 2012, TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO RESTORE FUNDING ON A RECURRING BASIS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA CENTER FOR PUBLIC TELEVISION.

Appropriates $10,583,340, of which $25,199 are receipts, for 2012-13 from the General Fund to the UNC Board of Governors to provide as title indicates. Effective July 1, 2012.

Intro. by Rapp, McLawhorn, Carney, Glazier.APPROP
H 1011 (2011-2012) BUDGET FULL ENROLLMENT GROWTH FOR UNC. Filed May 17 2012, TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA TO FUND FULLY THE ENROLLMENT GROWTH IN THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM.

Appropriates $24,294,287, of which $6,859,482 are receipts, for 2012-13 from the General Fund to the UNC Board of Governors to provide as title indicates. Effective July 1, 2012.

Intro. by Rapp, Wilkins, McLawhorn, Glazier.APPROP
H 1012 (2011-2012) EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF PED. Filed May 17 2012, TO ENSURE THAT THE RESOURCES OF THE PROGRAM EVALUATION DIVISION ARE UTILIZED EFFECTIVELY BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM EVALUATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.

Enacts new GS 120-36.17 to require each introduced bill or resolution that proposes a study or evaluation by the Program Evaluation Division (PED) to also include an attached impact statement, which estimates the number of personnel, number of hours, and estimated costs required to complete the study or evaluation proposed. Provides that if PED is unable to undertake the study as part of its current work plan, PED must indicate another timeframe for the study. Requires PED to prepare the impact statement within two weeks of the request, and allows for extension. Amends GS 120-36.13(a) (PED work plan), requiring the study or evaluation to be included in the next annual PED work plan with a one year reporting extension if the enacted legislation did not include an impact statement, unless the PED did not provide the statement within the specified time period.

Intro. by Howard.GS 120
H 1013 (2011-2012) UNC FACULTY & RETENTION FUND. Filed May 17 2012, TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA TO RECRUIT AND RETAIN OUTSTANDING FACULTY AT EACH OF THE CONSTITUENT INSTITUTIONS.

Appropriates $5 million for 2012-13 from the General Fund to the UNC Board of Governors as the title indicates. Effective July 1, 2012.

Intro. by Wilkins, Rapp, Carney, Hall.APPROP

The Daily Bulletin: 2012-05-17

PUBLIC/SENATE BILLS
S 806 (2011-2012) MODIFY MORTGAGE REGULATION FUNDING. Filed May 17 2012, TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE LAW DEALING WITH THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS OF MORTGAGE BANKERS, MORTGAGE BROKERS, AND MORTGAGE SERVICERS, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON THE MODERNIZATION OF NORTH CAROLINA BANKING LAWS.

Identical to H 949, filed 5/16/12.

Adds new GS 53-244.100A to Article 19B of GS Chapter 53 to create a new funding mechanism for mortgage regulation by replacing the licensing fees for mortgage companies with an assessment system. Provides that the assessment would include a base amount of $2,000 for volumes of no more than $1.5 million, plus an additional amount based on the loan and servicing volume reported by the licensee (mortgage bankers, brokers, and servicers) to the Office of the Commissioner of Banks for the previous calendar year. Includes a table setting out the amount per thousand dollars to be applied to various brackets of loan and servicing volume. Authorizes the Commissioner of Banking to collect the assessment either annually or in periodic installments as approved by the Banking Commission.
Amends GS 53-244.101 (License renewal), repealing the renewal fees currently paid by lenders, brokers, and servicers. Amends GS 53-244.115 (Investigation and examination authority) to provide that the assessment system set out in proposed GS 53-244.100A is for the purpose of meeting the cost of regulation under Article 19B. Repeals GS 53-244.119(e) regarding administrative processing fees for license status changes. Makes additional conforming changes.
Effective October 1, 2012.

Intro. by Brown.GS 53
S 807 (2011-2012) PROHIBIT CERTAIN HARVEST OF MENHADEN. Filed May 17 2012, TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO TAKE MENHADEN OR ATLANTIC THREAD HERRING WITH A PURSE SEINE NET DEPLOYED BY A MOTHER SHIP AND ONE OR MORE RUNNER BOATS IN COASTAL FISHING WATERS.

Enacts new subsection (e) to GS 113-187 to provide as title indicates, and makes a violation a Class A1 misdemeanor. Makes a conforming change to repeal SL 2007-320. Applies to offenses committed on or after December 1, 2012.

Intro. by Brown, Goolsby, Rabon.GS 113
S 808 (2011-2012) CHANGES TO COMMERCE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. Filed May 17 2012, TO MODERNIZE THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND TO SIMPLIFY AND STREAMLINE OTHER REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE.

Current law requires that the first step in developing the Comprehensive Strategic Economic Plan (GS 143B-434.01) is to develop an environmental scan based on information that is periodically updated. Amends GS 143B-434.01(e) to clarify that the updated information may be provided in whatever manner is most efficient.
Deletes the requirement for a needs assessment.
Replaces the annual report with an annual evaluation. Charges the Economic Development Board (Board) with the responsibility for conducting an annual evaluation of the state’s economic performance based on specified statistics. States that the statistics used for evaluation should be made available to policymakers in whatever manner is most efficient. Adds the Joint Legislative Economic Development and Global Engagement Oversight Committee (Global Oversight Committee) to the entities to which the Board must make all data, plans, and reports available. Makes additional clarifying and conforming changes.
Amends GS 143B-435.1 to require that the Department of Commerce (Department) report on all clawbacks triggered under programs that the Department administers to the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations (Governmental Operations) and the Fiscal Research Division of the General Assembly, in addition to the Revenue Laws Study Committee (Revenue Laws), by April 1 and October 1 of each year.
Repeals GS 143B-437.01(c) to conform to the amended reporting requirements as provided in GS 143B-435.1.
Amends GS 143B-437.07, directing the Department to report on the information required by subsection (a) on or before October 1 (was, March 1). Additionally requires that the report include information for each business or joint private venture to which the state has granted in whole or in part economic development incentives in the previous fiscal year (was, previous five calendar years).
In addition to an online posting of a summary report, directs the Department to also submit a written report by October 1 of each year to the Fiscal Research Division, Governmental Operations, Revenue Laws, and Global Oversight Committee. Clarifies that an economic development incentive includes any grant from the specified programs.
Amends GS 143B-437.08 to add subsection (k) requiring the Secretary of Commerce to submit a written report on the tier rankings required by subsection (c) of GS 143B-437.08 to Governmental Operations and the Fiscal Research Division by November 30 annually.
Repeals GS 143B-437.55(d) regarding reporting requirements for the Economic Investment Committee.

Intro. by Brown.GS 143B
S 809 (2011-2012) ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS 2012. Filed May 17 2012, TO MAKE CLARIFYING CONFORMING, AND TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO VARIOUS LAWS RELATED TO ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMISSION.

Identical to H 953, filed 5/16/12.

Amends GS 113A-115.1 (limitations on erosion control structures) to codify requirements included in SL 2011-387, which direct the Coastal Resources Commission to report to the Environmental Review Commission, by September 1 each year, on each permitted terminal groin and its accompanying beach fill project, as specified. Amends GS 143-214.11 to codify the order of preference in which the Ecosystem Enhancement Program must use the specified programs to provide for compensatory mitigation (requirements currently included in SL 2011-343). Makes conforming changes to the respective session laws, GS 113-182.1(e), and GS 143B-279.8(f).

Intro. by Rouzer, East, Jackson.GS 113, GS 113A, GS 143, GS 143B
S 810 (2011-2012) REGULATORY REFORM ACT OF 2012. Filed May 17 2012, TO (1) REESTABLISH THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE; (2) MAKE VARIOUS TECHNICAL AND CLARIFYING CHANGES TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT; (3) EXTEND THE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR CHANGES TO FINAL DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY IN CERTAIN CONTESTED CASES; (4) LIMIT THE PERIOD DURING WHICH RECORDS OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY MUST BE MAINTAINED; (5) REQUIRE AGENCIES TO GIVE WRITTEN NOTICE BEFORE AUDITING OR EXAMINING A BUSINESS; (6) CLARIFY THAT THE DISCHARGE OF WASTE INTO WATERS OF THE STATE DOES NOT INCLUDE THE RELEASE OF AIR CONTAMINANTS INTO THE OUTDOOR ATMOSPHERE; (7) AUTHORIZE RATHER THAN REQUIRE THE COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC HEALTH TO ADOPT RULES FOR THE TESTING OF WATER FROM NEW DRINKING WATER WELLS FOR CERTAIN VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS; (8) DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO TRACK AND REPORT ON PERMIT PROCESSING TIMES; (9) DELAY THE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH WADING POOL FENCING REQUIREMENTS FROM JULY 1, 2012, TO JANUARY 1, 2013; AND (10) DIRECT THE COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC HEALTH TO AMEND THE RULES GOVERNING THE DURATION OF PERMITS FOR SANITARY LANDFILLS AND THE PERIOD IN WHICH THOSE PERMITS ARE REVIEWED, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE JOINT REGULATORY REFORM COMMITTEE.

Repeals Section 1.3 of SL 2011-91, which eliminated the Joint Legislative Administrative Procedure Oversight Committee. Makes clarifying and conforming changes to several provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act. Deletes requirement that the rule-making body must approve a fiscal note for a proposed rule before submission for publication, and modifies the procedure for an agency to post proposed changes on its website.
Amends Section 63 of the 2011 Regulatory Reform Act to provide that specified provisions of that Act become effective in certain contested cases when the US Environmental Protection Agency approvals are issued or on October 1, 2012 (was, June 15, 2012), whichever occurs first. Makes specified provisions of the Act effective, with regard to certain Medicaid contested cases, when the waiver from the single state agency requirement is granted or on February 1, 2013, whichever occurs first.
Amends GS 116B-73(a) to reduce the amount of time that a person must maintain records under the Unclaimed Property Act to five (rather than ten) years.
Enacts new GS 143B-10.1 to require state agencies authorized to audit a business or individual to provide at least seven days written notice before conducting the audit.
Repeals certain provisions that required drinking well water testing. Amends GS 87-97(i), permitting the Commission for Public Health to require new well water testing for volatile organic compounds, and directing the Commission to consider certain factors when making a rule to require such testing.
Enacts new GS 143B-279.17 to direct the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to track the amount of time required to process all permit applications, and to report annually by March 1 on the permit processing times.
Amends Section 3(b) of SL 2011-39 to postpone to January 1, 2013, the date for public swimming pool owners and operators to comply with wading pool fence requirements.
Directs the Commission on Public Health, by July 1, 2013, to adopt rules allowing applicants for sanitary landfills to select one of two specified permit options. Also directs DENR to review fee schedules for sanitary landfill permits, and report any proposed recommendations to the Environmental Review Commission by December 1, 2012.
Makes other clarifying changes.

Intro. by Rouzer, Brown, Davis.GS 87, GS 116B, GS 143, GS 143B, GS 150B
S 811 (2011-2012) ENR REPORTS CONSOLIDATION. Filed May 17 2012, TO AMEND OR REPEAL VARIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMISSION.

Identical to H 954, filed 5/16/12.

Amends Article 9 (Solid Waste Management) of GS Chapter 130A to consolidate certain Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) reporting requirements under GS 130A-294(i). Directs DENR to report to additional specified bodies by January 1 (was, October 1) each year on the hazardous waste management program, as detailed. Effective December 31, 2017, amends GS 130A-294(i), as amended by this act, to modify several reporting requirements related to mercury reduction. Recodifies GS 130A-310.2(b) (notification to legislators about inactive hazardous substance or waste disposal site) as new subsection (a1) in GS 130A-310.10, and requires reporting before October 1 (rather than January 1) each year. Amends GS 143-215.94M to make the report required under the Oil Pollution and Hazardous Substances Control Act due November 1 (was, September 1) each year. Makes conforming changes.

Intro. by Rouzer, East, Jackson.GS 130A, GS 143
S 812 (2011-2012) PROTECT DENR FROM CO-APPLICANT LIABILITY. Filed May 17 2012, TO PROTECT THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE STATE FROM POTENTIAL LIABILITY ASSOCIATED WITH BECOMING A CO APPLICANT WITH A REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM ON THE FEDERAL APPROVALS NEEDED FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF A WATER SUPPLY RESERVOIR OR OTHER WATER SUPPLY RESOURCE, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMISSION.

Identical to H 955, filed 5/16/12.

Amends GS 143-355.7(e) (required conditions for the state as co-applicant) as title indicates. Provides that the indemnification covers any liability related to (1) personal injury or injury to property arising from negligence, gross negligence, intentional acts or omissions, or unlawful conduct and (2) any violation of the federal approval, whether or not caused by the regional water supply system.

Intro. by Rouzer, East, Jackson.GS 143
S 813 (2011-2012) DCR AND DENR/STUDY STATE ATTRACTIONS SAVINGS. Filed May 17 2012, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO STUDY VARIOUS REVENUE ENHANCEMENTS AND POTENTIAL SAVINGS AT STATE HISTORIC SITES AND MUSEUMS, THE STATE ZOO, STATE PARKS, AND STATE AQUARIUMS, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM EVALUATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.

Identical to H 944, filed 5/16/12.

 

As title indicates. Directs the Department of Cultural Resources to study specified issues, including reduced schedules at historic sites and potential savings from adjusting admission fees. Directs the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to study specified issues, including visitation data in relation to periodic closure at parks and an analysis of costs and savings from transferring zoo operations. Includes reporting requirements for both departments.

 
Intro. by Hartsell.STUDY
S 814 (2011-2012) RESTORE PRIVATE WELL PROGRAM/FUNDS. Filed May 17 2012, APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH, TO RESTORE THE PRIVATE WELL PROGRAM AND TO ESTABLISH THREE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH REGIONAL SPECIALIST POSITIONS DEDICATED TO THE PRIVATE WELL PROGRAM.

Appropriates $222,000 in recurring funds for 2012-13 from the General Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, as the title indicates. Allocates the appropriation as follows: (1) $45,000 for operating expenses for the Private Well Program authorized by GS 87-97 and (2) $177,00 to establish three Environmental Health Regional Specialist positions dedicated to the Private Well Program. Effective July 1, 2012.

Intro. by Hartsell.APPROP
S 815 (2011-2012) REFORM WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. Filed May 17 2012, INITIATING REFORM OF THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT LAWS OF NORTH CAROLINA, MODIFYING THE COMPOSITION OF THE NORTH CAROLINA COMMISSION ON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND ESTABLISHING THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM REFORM COMMITTEE, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM EVALUATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE BASED ON RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE PROGRAM EVALUATION DIVISION.

Amends GS 143B-438.10 (concerning the Commission on Workforce Development) to clarify and expand the Commission’s duties, adding, among others, the duty to submit annual reports to the General Assembly, beginning January 15, 2014, and the duty to develop the memorandum of understanding for workforce development programs. Effective January 1, 2013, decreases from 38 to 25 the number of Commission members, as detailed. Provides that the terms of current members expire December 31, 2012. Adds reporting requirements for entities subject to review by the Commission, details a confidentiality provision, and requires appointment of an Advisory Work Group. Sets out a reporting requirement to the newly established Joint Legislative Workforce Development System Reform Oversight Committee.
Directs the Commission to set standards for JobLink Career Centers, as specified, and requires a review of the memorandum of understanding for the Centers, as detailed. Provides for the appointment of a workgroup, composed of representatives from listed entities, to assist with the review, which must be completed by May 15, 2013, with the memorandum effective July 1, 2013. Sets out additional reporting requirements for the Commission.
Amends GS 143B-438.11 to also require local Workforce Development Boards to provide regional workforce development planning and labor market data sharing. Directs the Commission and the Department of Commerce to assist any local board that realigns its service area to the boundaries of a local regional council of governments, and requires quarterly reports, as indicated, on the realignment.
Effective July 1, 2012, amends GS 96-32 to require the Division of Labor and Economic Analysis (DLEA) in the Department of Commerce (rather than the Division of Employment Security) to maintain the common follow-up information management system to track specified performance measures. Adds duties for DLEA, and includes reporting requirements.
Directs the Department of Commerce to develop and implement, by July 1, 2013, a web-based intake system for North Carolina’s workforce development efforts, which must include specified information. Directs the NC Community College System Office to end operation of the Workforce Initiatives program.
Creates the sixteen member Joint Legislative Workforce Development System Reform Oversight Committee to monitor and oversee the workforce development system and JobLink Career Centers. Sets out interim and final reporting deadlines, and directs the Committee to terminate upon filing the final report.

Intro. by Hartsell.GS 96, GS 143B
S 816 (2011-2012) BANKING LAW MODERNIZATION ACT. Filed May 17 2012, TO REWRITE THE BANKING LAWS OF NORTH CAROLINA, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE STUDY COMMISSION ON THE MODERNIZATION OF NORTH CAROLINA BANKING LAWS.

Identical to H 951, filed 5/16/12.

Rewrites North Carolina's banking laws as recommended by the Joint Legislative Study Commission on the Modernization of NC Banking Laws. Renames GS Chapter 53 as Regulation of Financial Services to more accurately reflect the scope of the Chapter.
Repeals Articles 1 through 10, 12, and 13 of GS Chapter 53 and replaces them with the following new Articles in new GS Chapter 53C "Regulation of Banks."
Article 1 - General Provisions. Defines the scope and applicability of GS Chapter 53C. Provides that unless the context specifies otherwise, as applying to (1) all existing banks organized or created under North Carolina law; (2) all banks created under Article 3 of GS Chapter 53C; (3) all persons who subject themselves to the provisions of GS Chapter 53C; and all persons who violate the provisions of GS Chapter 53C and thereby become subject to the Chapter's penalties. States that the provisions of this act apply to federally chartered depository institutions with a branch in North Carolina except as restricted by federal law. Also provides that except as restricted by federal law or by the laws of another state in which it was created, an out-of-state bank having a branch in North Carolina is entitled to the same exemptions and immunities as banks organized and created under this state's law. Provides additional specifications regarding the applicability of GS Chapter 53C to the operations of depository or trust institutions in the state.
Creates a more comprehensive definitions section than under current law. Includes definitions describing the various baking organizations affected by the statute and the federal and state supervisory and regulating agencies.
Includes a severability clause to provide that if one provision of this Chapter is found to be invalid or preempted by federal law, it does not affect the remaining provisions and they continue to be valid.
Article 2 - Commission and Commissioner. Reauthorizes the Banking Commission (Commission) and reduces the membership to 15 including the State Treasurer as an ex officio member (was, 19). Provides criteria for appointments to the Commission, term lengths, filling vacancies, and providing subsistence and travel expenses to Commission members. Also provides criteria regarding the scheduling of meetings, the conditions under which meeting via telephone or video conference is permitted, handling confidential information, and determining a quorum.
Provides for the appointment of a Commissioner of Banks (Commissioner) by the Governor effective April 1, 2011, and every four years thereafter subject to confirmation by the General Assembly by joint resolution. Delineates requirements regarding the appointment of the Commissioner. Provides that the Commission is authorized to supervise, direct, and review the Commissioner's exercise of powers, duties, and functions. Authorizes the Commissioner to adopt all necessary rules subject to the approval of the Commission. Provides that there is to be an Office of the Commissioner of Banks (OCOB) to assist the Commissioner in the performance of the duties of office and declares guidelines governing the selection of personnel and the operation of the OCOB. Establishes uniform provisions for hearings and appeals for all statutes administered by the Commission and the Commissioner. Revises and expands the list of records which are confidential and extends the legally required confidentiality to legal discovery as well as other requests.
Article 3 - Organization of a Bank. Requires an applicant to seek permission to organize as a bank from the Commissioner. Directs the applicant to provide all information required by the Commissioner and to pay a non-refundable application fee. Requires that the organizers have permission from the Commissioner to file articles of incorporation with the Secretary of State. Declares that a proposed bank is under the jurisdiction of the Commissioner. Directs that the proposed bank's articles of incorporation must contain information required by GS Chapter 55 (the Business Corporation Act). Provides criteria that must be met by the organizers prior to the approval of the Commissioner of the charter for a proposed bank. Provides that the Commissioner has the authority to deny approval of an application and provides that an applicant may appeal the denial to the Commission under GS 53C-2-6.
Provides that the Commission hold a public hearing to review the approval of an application by the Commissioner. Requires the applicant to publish notice of the public hearing by the Commission and provides guidelines as to what must be contained in that notice. Authorizes the Commission to approve, modify, or disapprove the Commissioner's decision with respect to the applicant. Prohibits a bank from beginning its operations until the Commissioner issues a charter. Includes provisions for appealing unfavorable decisions from the Commission or the Commissioner.
Article 4 - Governance of Banks. Provides that banks must be formed as corporations under North Carolina law. Requires that a bank be operated and controlled by its board of directors. Establishes the qualifications and liabilities of directors. Requires the board to establish at minimum audit, executive, and loan committees and provides that it may establish others. Requires officers and employees to provide a bond. Establishes the basis upon which the directors may declare a distribution. Provides additional specifications for the governance of banks including affiliate transactions, maintenance of a reserve fund, assessment of the board of directors, and the functions of a compliance review committee.
Article 5 - Powers of Banks. Delineates express powers of banks that are in addition to the powers conferred upon business corporations organized under the laws of North Carolina. Provides that a bank has all powers reasonably necessary or incident to carry out the business of banking. Requires a bank proposing to engage in new activity to apply to the Commissioner for approval unless specified conditions are met that allows for an exception to the prior approval requirement.
Restates the investment authority for banks. Permits investments in depository institutions, other specialized financial institutions, federally chartered institutions, and a variety of state and federal bonds.
Recodifies former GS 53-45 (as GS 53C-5-3) which authorizes banks,and other fiduciaries to invest in securities approved by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), the Veterans Administration (VA), or the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Article 6 - Bank Operations. Establishes provisions that govern a bank's lending functions. Prohibits a bank from making loans to finance the purchase of the bank's stock or "to carry" the stock as defined in 12 CFR Part 221 by the Federal Reserve Board. Provides rules for the maximum amount of loans and extensions of credit that may be made to a single person. Identifies types of transactions that are not to be considered as extensions of credit within the meaning of this subsection. Provides definitions and conditions that apply to this subsection. Directs the Commissioner to monitor the lending activities of banks for activities that could adversely affect the safety and soundness of banks. Prevents the Commissioner from adopting rules that preclude a state bank from making loans that would be permitted to a federally chartered institution.
Authorizes a bank to offer all types of deposit accounts and requires the bank to obtain FDIC insurance on its accounts.
Provides rules governing the securing of deposits. Prohibits a bank from creating a lien on its assets or to otherwise secure the repayment of a deposit except as authorized or required by this section, other state laws, or federal law.
Authorizes a bank to deal with a minor like an adult for purposes of deposit accounts and safe deposit boxes. Provides the structure for a simple account open for a minor by an adult. Provides that these provisions do not affect the law governing transactions with minors in cases outside the scope of this section.
Provides that any two or more individuals may establish a joint deposit account via a written contract and the account will be held for them as joint tenants. Provides that the account may also be held under GS 41-2.1 (right of survivorship in bank deposits created by written agreement). Specifies requirements for joint accounts with right of survivorship and provides a model disclosure form for such accounts. Also establishes the incidents of Payable on Death (POD) accounts and provides a model disclosure form. Provides that this section does not repeal or modify any provision of law relating to estate taxes.
Provides criteria for establishing a personal agency account and provides a model disclosure form. Provides that any personal agency account that was created under GS 53-146.3 (personal agency accounts) prior to the effective date of this section is to be governed by the provisions of this section after the effective date of this section.
Defines the bank's duty in a number of cases, including payment of the balance of an account of a person who is deceased or under a disability, payment under a power of attorney, when and how account statements must be sent and are deemed final, safe deposit boxes and unpaid rentals, and reproduction and retention of records.
Delineates the process for banks to establish branches in this state or other states. Provides that branches may be established de novo (new entities) or by acquisition of existing branches of another bank. Requires the approval of the Commissioner to open a branch, to change the location of a branch or a principal office, or to close a branch.
Sets the process for banks to establish non-branch bank offices. Permits an out-of-state bank to establish and operate a non-branch bank business office in North Carolina upon providing written notice to the Commissioner.
Provides that the bank management may determine the days and hours of the bank's operation. Also provides rules governing the suspension of banking operations during an emergency.
Article 7 - Control Transactions; Combinations; Conversions.
Part I-Change in Control. Prohibits a person from engaging in a control transaction, as defined by GS 53C-1-4(22), involving a bank without the Commissioner's prior approval except as otherwise expressly permitted by this section. Authorizes a contract for a control transaction to be executed without the Commissioner's approval as long as the consummation of the transaction is contingent on the Commissioner's approval. Requires a control transaction applicant to submit the application for approval in a form as required by the Commissioner, pay a filing fee as required by rule, and submit any additional information required by the Commissioner. Requires the applicant to publish notice of the application. Directs the Commissioner to act on the application within 60 days, absent extraordinary circumstances.
Part II-Combinations. Sets the process for dealing with a bank's application to combine with one or more depository institutions or non-depository institution. Requires that the applicant bank be the surviving entity in any combination with a non-depository institution. Requires approval of the Commissioner to combine the institutions. Directs that the application include copies of agreements under which the combination is proposed and any information required by the Commissioner. Mandates that the applicant must publish public notice. Requires the Commissioner to act on the application within 60 days, absent extraordinary circumstances. Authorizes the establishment of an interim bank to effectuate the combination and authorizes a combination with a subsidiary.
Part III-Charter Conversion. Sets the process by which a depository institution that is not a bank may apply to the Commissioner for permission to convert to a North Carolina bank charter. Requires that the applicant submit a conversion plan as a part of the application process and provides that the application be in a form as set by the Commissioner and be accompanied by a fee as set forth by rule. Also provides process for a state bank to convert to another type of institution.
Article 8 - Bank Supervision. Restates the Commissioner's authority to supervise banks, including the authority to order an examination or investigation of any suspected violation of the banking laws. Sets the schedule of bank assessments and fees to be paid into the office of the OCOB. Requires banks to file annual and periodic reports of conditions. Also requires banks to file copies of all applications and reports of condition filed by the bank under federal law at the same time as it files such documents with its primary federal regulator.
Grants broad authority to the Commissioner to examine a bank, its holding company and affiliates, including access to all books and records of the bank, its holding company or affiliates.
Makes it a Class H felony for an examiner to knowingly or willfully make a false report after an examination. Makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor for an examiner or other employee of OCOB to fail to maintain confidentiality of information obtained in an examination. Makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor for a bank to make any loan or give any gratuity to the Commissioner, deputy commissioner, or any examiner. Also makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor for the Commissioner, deputy commissioner, or any bank examiner to accept any such loan or gratuity. Makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person to transmit false statements about the financial condition of a bank. Establishes Class C and H felonies for the misapplication and embezzlement of funds
Specifies the authority of the Commissioner in enforcing banking laws. Authorizes the Commissioner to issue a show cause order to place a bank under supervisory control, when the Commissioner believes the bank has insufficient capital or is being operated in an unsafe or unsound manner that threatens the financial integrity of the bank. Also authorizes the Commissioner to issue an order that temporarily removes an officer, director, or employee of the bank if the Commissioner believes that person has violated the law or engaged in unsafe or unsound practices or for other reasons.
Authorizes the Commissioner to enter cooperative supervisory and information sharing agreements with out-of-state bank regulatory agencies.
Article 9 - Supervisory Liquidation; Voluntary Dissolution and Liquidation.
Part 1-Authorizes the Commissioner to require a combination or other control transaction, upon a finding that the bank is unable to operate in a safe and sound manner. Permits the Commissioner to order the transaction to take place without a vote of the bank's shareholders. Prohibits a bank in the process of either voluntary or involuntary dissolution from paying distributions to its shareholders without the prior written consent of the Commissioner. Establishes the procedural requirements for the Commissioner to cancel a charter.
Part 2-Authorizes a bank, with the Commissioner's approval, to undertake a voluntary dissolution and liquidation.
Part 3-Sets forth the process for the Commissioner to take custody of the books, records, and assets of a bank, and for appointing a receiver for the purpose of receivership and liquidation of the bank.
Part 4-Establishes the provisions relating to any dissolution of receivership, including storage and destruction of records, termination of trusts, and appointment of successor or substitute trustee.
Article 10 - Bank Holding Companies.
Part 1-Requires holding companies to register with the Commissioner and to renew registration annually. Requires the approval of the Commissioner before a person may engage in a control transaction.
Part 2-Authorizes combinations of one or more holding companies or other companies with the approval of the Commissioner.
Part 3-Authorizes the Commissioner to issue cease and desist orders to holding companies upon finding that they may have violated the laws of this state. Requires holding companies to notify the Commissioner of changes in key personnel within two business days of the change.
The reminder of this act makes conforming changes to various sections of the General Statutes that contained references to the sections of the banking law that were repealed in this act (Articles 1 through 10, 12, and 13 of GS Chapter 53).
Effective October 1, 2012.

S 817 (2011-2012) CONFIRM TAMARA NANCE TO INDUSTRIAL COMM. Filed May 17 2012, TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF TAMARA NANCE TO THE NORTH CAROLINA INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION.

As title indicates.

Intro. by Brown.JOINT RES
S 819 (2011-2012) URGE CONGRESS ADOPT DOMESTIC ENERGY POLICY. Filed May 17 2012, EXPRESSING THE OPINION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT THERE SHOULD BE A NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY THAT SUPPORTS THE RESPONSIBLE EXPLORATION FOR AND DEVELOPMENT OF DOMESTIC ENERGY RESOURCES, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMITTEE ON ENERGY POLICY ISSUES.

Sets out whereas clauses related to energy resources and policies. Advocates that the federal 2012-17 leasing plan be amended to include North Carolina’s federally managed waters to accelerate resource exploration and development, and include revenue sharing provisions for those waters. Details several legislative opinions related to nuclear waste policy, and encourages the federal government to establish recommended reforms for nuclear fuel disposal. Endorses (1) statutory oversight to implement an energy policy; (2) access to an impact assessment of the major regulations under consideration under the Clean Air and Clean Water acts; and (3) additional oversight of the EPA.

Intro. by Rucho, Rabon, Goolsby.JOINT RES
S 820 (2011-2012) CLEAN ENERGY AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT. Filed May 17 2012, TO: (1) ESTABLISH AN OIL AND GAS BOARD WITH JURISDICTION AND AUTHORITY OVER MATTERS RELATED TO OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE STATE, INCLUDING THE USE OF HORIZONTAL DRILLING AND HYDRAULIC FRACTURING FOR THAT PURPOSE, AND TO DIRECT THE BOARD TO CREATE A MODERN REGULATORY PROGRAM FOR MANAGEMENT OF OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE STATE, INCLUDING THE USE OF HORIZONTAL DRILLING AND HYDRAULIC FRACTURING FOR THAT PURPOSE; (2) AUTHORIZE THE PROCESSES OF HORIZONTAL DRILLING AND HYDRAULIC FRACTURING FOR THE PURPOSE OF OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE STATE AND PLACE A MORATORIUM ON PERMITTING RELATED TO THOSE PROCESSES UNTIL JULY 1, 2014; (3) ENACT VARIOUS OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO MANAGEMENT OF OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING PROVISIONS RELATED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY OVER THESE ACTIVITIES; (4) ESTABLISH THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON ENERGY POLICY WITH LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT OF ALL MATTERS RELATED TO OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE STATE, AND OTHER ENERGY-RELATED ISSUES; (5) DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION TO PURCHASE SCHOOL BUSES THAT OPERATE ON COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG); (6) DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PURCHASE NEW THREE-QUARTER TON PICK UP TRUCKS AND NEW ONE-HALF TON PICK UP TRUCKS THAT OPERATE ON COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) OR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) AND GASOLINE; (7) CREATE AN INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE TO ESTABLISH PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FUELING INFRASTRUCTURE; (8) ESTABLISH CRITERIA FOR THE OPERATION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS LOCATED AT STATE-OWNED REST STOPS ALONG THE HIGHWAYS; (9) ENSURE THE USE OF FUEL-EFFICIENT AND COST-EFFICIENT RETREAD TIRES ON STATE VEHICLES; AND (10) AMEND THE ENERGY JOBS ACT OF 2011 IF THE ENERGY JOBS ACT OF 2011 BECOMES LAW, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION ENERGY ISSUES POLICY COMMITTEE.

Establish Oil and Gas Board. Enacts new Part 4, Oil and Gas Board, in Article 27 of GS Chapter 113 to establish the nine-member NC Oil and Gas Board (Board), which has jurisdiction and authority concurrent with that of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in the administration and enforcement of oil and gas exploration and development activities and related laws. Details the Board’s access to information related to oil and gas exploration and development, and directs the Board, by December 31, 2013, to adopt rules to regulate oil and gas exploration and development in NC and the use of horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, as specified.
Authorizes the Board to exercise quasi-judicial powers in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. Provides that the Board makes the final agency decision in contested cases arising from civil penalty assessments made, and rules adopted, under Article 27 (Oil and Gas Conservation) of GS Chapter 113. Permits penalties based on listed factors. Requires the appointment, from members of the Board, of a Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions, which makes the final agency decision on remission requests, as detailed. Authorizes the Attorney General to commence a civil action if the violator does not pay the civil penalty within 30 days. Lists the residency and qualification requirements for the nine Board members, and sets out term, meeting, and leadership details. Requires initial appointments to the Board by August 1, 2012, and makes the first quarterly report due January 1, 2013.
Sets out the Board’s reporting requirements to the Joint Legislative Commission on Energy Policy.
Enacts new GS 132-11, requiring all information obtained by the Board and DENR, related to oil and gas exploration and development, to be available for public inspection and examination two years after the Board receives the information, provided the information is not confidential or a trade secret.
Statutory and Rule Changes; Moratorium. Amends GS 113-389 to add four defined terms, including hydraulic fracturing fluid and hydraulic fracturing treatment. Makes conforming changes to GS 113-391 (DENR’s jurisdiction and authority over oil and gas conservation) to make DENR’s authority concurrent with that of the newly-established Board, and to remove restrictions on horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing. Makes conforming changes to GS 113-393(d) (development of lands as drilling units) and GS 143-214.2(b) (prohibited discharges in state waters). Prohibits DENR from enforcing any rule that would ban horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing treatments and related activities, as described. Establishes a moratorium on the issuance of permits for horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing in North Carolina through July 1, 2014.
Misc. Provisions. Enacts new GS 113-388A, authorizing cities and counties to impose a one-time impact fee, up to $30,000, for each oil or gas well; the fee must be calculated as detailed, and may be appealed. Enacts new GS 113-415A to make invalid any local ordinance that prohibits oil and gas exploration and development activities, and the use of horizontal drilling or hydraulic fracturing. Provides a Board hearing process when exploration and development activities would be prevented by a local ordinance, and sets out the procedure to appeal the Board’s decision. Renames the Division of Land Resources in DENR as the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources.
Energy Policy Oversight Commission. Enacts new Article 33 in GS Chapter 120, creating a ten-member Joint Legislative Commission on Energy Policy (Commission) to oversee energy policy in North Carolina. Details the membership, term limits, organization, and powers of the Commission.
Compressed Natural Gas-Fueled Equipment. Directs the Department of Public Instruction to purchase, in specified phases, school buses that operate on compressed natural gas (CNG), beginning July 1, 2013. Directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to purchase, in specified phases, new 3/4 ton and 1/2 ton pickup trucks that operate on CNG or on CNG and gasoline, beginning July 1, 2013. Provides for the creation of an interagency task force to establish public-private partnerships with the CNG industry to develop infrastructure supporting the CNG vehicles. Includes reporting requirements.
Electric Vehicles and Retread Tires. Authorizes the DOT to operate electric vehicle charging stations at state-owned rest stops, provided two detailed conditions are met. Sets out reporting requirements.
Amends GS 115C-249.1 (concerning the purchase, repair, or refurbishment of school bus tires) to prohibit contracts executed on or after July 1, 2012, from including any specification for retread rubber formulations. Also requires the contracts to require pre-cure fuel efficient rated retreaded tires. Amends GS 143-63.2 (concerning the purchase, repair, or refurbishment of state vehicle tires) to require all contracts executed on or after July 1, 2011, excluding contracts in place for future purchases, to comply with the statute. Makes conforming changes.
Energy Jobs Act of 2011. Makes several changes to the Energy Jobs Act of 2011 (SB 709) if the Act becomes law, as follows. Makes clarifying changes to the provision requiring the development of a regional energy strategy (was, regional energy compact) for the exploration and development of offshore energy resources and requires final recommendations by December 31, 2012. Repeals provision requiring DENR’s report on onshore shale gas resources. Amends GS 113B-3 to change the deadline for appointments to the Energy Jobs Council to September 1, 2012 (rather than October 1, 2011). Amends Council membership qualifications. Makes additional clarifying changes.
Includes legislative findings and statements of intent, and incorporates specified recommendations from DENR’s March 2012 draft report on oil and gas resources.

Intro. by Rucho, Blake, Walters.GS 115C, GS 113, GS 120, GS 132, GS 143
S 821 (2011-2012) STUDY AND AMEND FISHERIES LAWS (NEW). Filed May 17 2012, TO DIRECT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF MARINE FISHERIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE WILDLIFE RESOURCES COMMISSION TO JOINTLY STUDY FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ISSUANCE OF COASTAL FISHING LICENSES AND THE NUMBERING AND TITLING OF VESSELS.

As title indicates. Requires reporting to the Legislative Research Commission Committee on Marine Fisheries by September 1, 2012.

Intro. by Brown, Goolsby, Rabon.STUDY
S 822 (2011-2012) PROTECT PLASTIC WASTE RECYCLING STREAM. Filed May 17 2012, TO REQUIRE THAT DEGRADABLE PLASTIC PRODUCTS MEET STANDARDS FOR COMPOSTABLE PRODUCTS AND BE CLEARLY LABELED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF RECYCLED PLASTIC FEEDSTOCKS.

Adds new subdivision to GS 130A-309.10(e) (concerning plastic container labeling) to prohibit any person from distributing or selling a plastic container that is labeled as biodegradable unless the container meets the Standard Specification for Compostable Plastics, includes a “Do Not Recycle” label, and does not include a resin identification label. Makes organizational changes.
Appropriates $2,000 for 2012-13 from the General Fund to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to develop educational resources on the plastic labeling changes.
Applies to plastic containers distributed, sold, or offered for sale after January 1, 2013.

Intro. by Kinnaird.APPROP, GS 130A
S 823 (2011-2012) REPEAL PROHIBITION ON TEACHER PREPAYMENT. Filed May 17 2012, TO REPEAL THE PROHIBITION ON TEACHER PREPAYMENT PROVISION IN THE SCHOOL AND TEACHER PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT OF 2011, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.

Identical to H 966, filed 5/16/12.

As the title indicates; repeals Section 5 of SL 2011-379, which amended GS 115C-302.1(b). Effective July 1, 2012.

Intro. by Tillman, Preston, Soucek.UNCODIFIED
S 824 (2011-2012) EXPEDITED RULE MAKING FOR FORCED COMBINATIONS. Filed May 17 2012, TO REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF REVENUE'S INTERPRETATION OF THE LAW CONCERNING THE SECRETARY'S AUTHORITY TO ADJUST NET INCOME OR REQUIRE A COMBINED RETURN BE MADE THROUGH RULE MAKING AND TO PROVIDE AN EXPEDITED PROCESS FOR RULE MAKING ON THIS ISSUE.

Enacts new GS 105-262A to provide an expedited procedure for the adoption of rules administering GS 105-130.5A, which authorizes the Secretary of Revenue (Secretary) to adjust the net income or require a combined return from a corporation that fails to accurately report state net income. States that the Secretary may not, except for a voluntary redetermination, redetermine state net income until the Secretary adopts a rule under this proposed statute. Directs the Secretary to prepare a fiscal note for a proposed new rule or a proposed change to a rule that has a substantial economic impact (at least $500,000 in a 12-month period), and sets out a procedure to publish and allow written comment on the fiscal note. Allows the Secretary to adopt a rule through the procedure in GS 150B-21.1(a3) (procedure for adopting a temporary rule), and requires electronic notification to persons on the mailing list and interested parties. Makes the rule subject to review, according to the detailed procedure in the statute, if any person objects and requests review by 5:00 p.m. on the third day after notification. Limits the matters that the Rules Review Commission may consider. Specifies that rules adopted under this statute become effective on the last day of the month the Codifier of Rules enters the rule in the NC Administrative Code. Makes conforming changes to GS 105-262 and GS 150B-1(d)(4).
Provides that the Secretary is not required to prepare a fiscal note for a proposed new rule submitted before December 31, 2012. Allows a taxpayer to rely on the interpretation of GS 105-130.5A in the Department of Revenue’s April 17, 2012 Directive for the 2012 tax year. Permits the Secretary to issue a proposed denial of a refund or proposed assessment under GS 105-130.5A for any taxable year after January 1, 2012, after a rule adopted pursuant to GS 105-262A becomes effective.

Intro. by Rucho, Hartsell.GS 105, GS 150B
S 825 (2011-2012) APPRAISAL MGMT CO REPORTED TO DEPT OF REVENUE. Filed May 17 2012, TO REQUIRE THE NORTH CAROLINA APPRAISAL BOARD TO REPORT THE RECORDS OF APPRAISAL MANAGEMENT COMPANIES TO THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE.

Enacts new subsection (b1) to GS 93E-2-9 (concerning NC Appraisal Board records) to provide as title indicates. Lists the information that the Board must report annually. Effective December 1, 2012.

Intro. by Rucho, Hartsell.GS 93E
S 826 (2011-2012) REVENUE LAWS TECH., CLARIFYING, & ADMIN CHANGES. Filed May 17 2012, TO MAKE TECHNICAL, CLARIFYING, AND ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES TO THE TAX AND RELATED LAWS.

Makes technical and clarifying changes to various provisions in GS Chapter 105 and to GS 160A-536(e)(2). Rewrites GS 105-228.90(b)(1b) to update to January 1, 2012, the reference to the Internal Revenue Code. Makes a technical change to GS 20-63(b1) and corrects two license plate fees in GS 20-79.7(a).
Amends GS 105-113.38 (bond requirement) to specify that a bond may also include an irrevocable letter of credit. Amends GS 105-120.2(c), expanding the definition of holding company. Amends GS 105-164.4B(a) to add provisions that apply when determining where to source the sale of a product. Restores language in new GS 105-164.12C, effective August 7, 2009, concerning treatment of items given away by a retailer. Amends GS 105-187.43(b) to require a taxpayer who is consistently liable for $20,000 (was, $10,000) of tax on piped natural gas a month to make a monthly prepayment of the next month’s tax liability. Amends GS 161-10 (uniform fees of registers of deeds) to delete the fee for subsequent instruments and instead imposes an additional $10 fee for each additional reference, as detailed; this provision currently expires July 1, 2013.
Effective December 1, 2012, amends several provisions in the Emergency Program to Reduce Home Foreclosures Act to reference the State Home Foreclosure Prevention Project as a project of the Housing Finance Agency. Makes conforming changes removing references to the Commission of Banks, removes the sunset date, and states that the Housing Finance Agency assumes responsibilities of the Prevention Project by December 31, 2012.
Amends GS 105-330.2(b1) (concerning motor vehicle taxes) to clarify that the owner of a motor vehicle may appeal the appraised value (was, the appraised value or taxability) of the vehicle. Adds subsection (b2), detailing the process to appeal the vehicle’s eligibility for an exemption or exclusion. Amends GS 105-330.3 to set out the procedure for collecting tax on an unregistered vehicle. Amends GS 105-330.4(c) to add that enforcement remedies do not apply to unpaid taxes on a vehicle for which the tax year begins on or after August 1, 2013. Repeals GS 105-330.5(e) (concerning small under- or over-payment of tax). Makes other clarifying and conforming changes to Article 22A (motor vehicles) in GS Chapter 105 and to the applicable session laws.

Intro. by Rucho, Hartsell.GS 105, GS 20, GS 45, GS 143, GS 160A, GS 161, GS 100A
S 827 (2011-2012) EXTEND TAX PROVISIONS. Filed May 17 2012, TO EXTEND THE SUNSET OF CERTAIN TAX PROVISIONS AS PROPOSED BY THE REVENUE LAWS STUDY COMMITTEE.

Amends SL 2009-505 to extend to July 1, 2013, the development tier one designation of seafood industrial parks. Extends the following tax credits through January 1, 2014: GS 105-129.16D(d) (constructing renewable fuel facilities); GS 105-129.16F(b) (biodiesel producers); GS 105-129.16G(b) (Work Opportunity); GS 105-129.82(a) (Article 3J credits for growing businesses); GS 105-130.48(f) and GS 105-151.30(f) (recycling oyster shells); GS 105-151.28(d) (long-term care insurance premiums); GS 105-151.31(c) (earned income); GS 105-131.32(c) (adoption expenses); and GS 105-163.015 (qualified business investments).
Amends GS 105-164.14A(a) to extend the sales tax refund through January 1, 2014, for the following: passenger air carrier fuel; aviation fuel bought by professional motorsports racing team; and analytical services businesses. Amends GS 105-164.14B(f) to extend through January 1, 2014, the sales tax refund for certain industrial facilities.

Intro. by Rucho, Hartsell, Blue.GS 105
S 828 (2011-2012) UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE CHANGES. Filed May 17 2012, TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE LAWS.

Sets out legislative findings related to the Governor’s Executive Orders that extended unemployment benefits, finds the orders invalid, and ratifies and validates the effect of Executive Order No. 113, which extended benefits through February 29, 2012. Declares any executive order issued by the Governor to extend unemployment insurance benefits void, unless the order is based on authority expressly conferred by the General Assembly or by the US Congress.
Amends Section 6.16(d) (three year look-back period for unemployment insurance) in the Appropriations Act of 2011 to extend the sunset on the three year look-back provision to January 1, 2013. Makes conforming changes to GS 96-12.01(a1)(4)c.3. and GS 96-12.01(a1)(4)e. Applies retroactively to January 1, 2012.
Amends GS 96-14(2) (concerning disqualification for benefits) to clarify and expand the definition for “discharge for misconduct connected with the work” and the acts and conduct included within that definition. Amends GS 96-15(b)(2) (concerning claims for benefits) to provide any interested employer 10 days (currently, 30 days) to protest a claim, following delivery of notice (currently, following the earlier of mailing or delivery of notice) of the filing of a claim against the employer’s account. Makes clarifying changes to GS 96-15(f), providing for appeal to the Board of Review if a stipulation of issues is rejected. Makes these provisions effective November 1, 2012.
Amends GS 110-129.2(j) (concerning the New Hire Directory) to add the definition for newly hired employee, to conform to federal law, and makes a conforming change to GS 110-129.2(c). Effective July 1, 2012.

Intro. by Rucho, Hartsell.GS 96, GS 110
S 829 (2011-2012) STUDY REORGANIZATION OF FISH & WILDLIFE MGMT. Filed May 17 2012, TO DIRECT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE WILDLIFE RESOURCES COMMISSION, THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF MARINE FISHERIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES, AND THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE TO JOINTLY STUDY THE REORGANIZATION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT IN THE STATE.

As title indicates. Requires reporting to the Legislative Research Commission Committee on Marine Fisheries by October 1, 2012. States the General Assembly’s intent to transfer the Marine Fisheries Commission to the Wildlife Resources Commission, and to merge the Division of Marine Fisheries and the Wildlife Resources Commission into a new Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission, effective July 1, 2013.

Intro. by Brown, Goolsby, Rabon.STUDY

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LOCAL/HOUSE BILLS
H 991 (2011-2012) JACKSON CO. OCCUPANCY TAX CHANGES. Filed May 17 2012, TO POSTPONE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF CHANGES MADE TO THE JACKSON COUNTY OCCUPANCY TAX DURING THE 2011 REGULAR SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Amends SL 2011-170 to postpone changes made to Jackson County’s occupancy tax until January 1, 2013.

Intro. by Haire.Jackson
H 993 (2011-2012) IREDELL REGISTER OF DEEDS SATELLITE OFFICE. Filed May 17 2012, TO ALLOW IREDELL COUNTY TO ESTABLISH A SATELLITE REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE AND TO AUTHORIZE THE RECORDING OF DOCUMENTS AT THAT OFFICE.

Enacts new GS 161-14.4 as the title indicates. Applies only to Iredell County.

Intro. by Mills.Iredell
H 994 (2011-2012) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY DESIGN-BUILD. Filed May 17 2012, TO ALLOW THE COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM TO USE DESIGN-BUILD DELIVERY METHODS.

As title indicates.

Intro. by Jones, Holloway.Rockingham

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LOCAL/SENATE BILLS
S 818 (2011-2012) CLAY COUNTY COURTHOUSE. Filed May 17 2012, TO EXEMPT CLAY COUNTY FROM CERTAIN STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS IN THE RENOVATION AND RESTORATION OF ITS OLD COURTHOUSE BUILDING TO BE LEASED AND/OR USED AS A MULTIPURPOSE FACILITY.

Exempts Clay County from the requirements of GS 143-128, 143-129, 143-131, and 143-132 as the title indicates. Expires June 30, 2015.

Intro. by Davis.Clay
S 830 (2011-2012) IREDELL REGISTER OF DEEDS SATELLITE OFFICE. Filed May 17 2012, TO ALLOW IREDELL COUNTY TO ESTABLISH A SATELLITE REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE AND TO AUTHORIZE THE RECORDING OF DOCUMENTS AT THAT OFFICE.

Identical to H 993, filed 5/17/12.

 

Enacts new GS 161-14.4 as the title indicates. Applies only to Iredell County.

 
Intro. by Carney.Iredell
S 831 (2011-2012) MORGANTON DEANNEXATION. Filed May 17 2012, REMOVING CERTAIN DESCRIBED NONCONTIGUOUS PROPERTY FROM THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF MORGANTON.

Removes two tracts as described from Morganton’s corporate limits. Effective June 30, 2012.

Intro. by Daniel.Burke
ACTIONS ON BILLS

Actions on Bills: 2012-05-17

PUBLIC BILLS

H 608: HONOR B. HOLT.

    House: Reptd Fav Com Substitute
    House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
    House: Placed On Cal For 5/21/2012

H 925: ANNEXATION REFORM 2 (NEW).

    Senate: Passed 2nd Reading

H 941: PSEUDOEPHEDRINE AMOUNT CLARIFICATIONS.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Judiciary Subcommittee B

H 942: PSEUDOEPHEDRINE RECORD KEEPING CLARIFICATION.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Judiciary Subcommittee B

H 944: DCR AND DENR/STUDY STATE ATTRACTIONS SAVINGS.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Finance

H 946: RESTORE FUNDING FOR TEACHING FELLOWS PROGRAM.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Appropriations

H 948: REPEAL LITERACY TEST.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Judiciary

H 949: MODIFY MORTGAGE REGULATION FUNDING.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref to the Com on Banking, if favorable, Finance

H 950: MODIFY 2011 APPROPRIATIONS ACT.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Appropriations

H 951: BANKING LAW MODERNIZATION ACT.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Banking

H 952: STATE AIR TOXICS PROGRAM REFORMS.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Environment

H 953: AMEND ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS 2 (NEW).

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Environment

H 954: ENR REPORTS CONSOLIDATION.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Environment

H 955: PROTECT DENR FROM CO-APPLICANT LIABILITY.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Environment

H 957: AUTHORIZE VARIOUS SPECIAL PLATES (NEW).

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref to the Com on Transportation, if favorable, Finance

H 958: NC ZOO PUBLIC-PRIVATE PTSHP.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Finance

H 959: STREAMLINE DOT SALE OF UNUSED PROPERTIES.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Transportation

H 960: PROTECT HOMEOWNERS WITH UNDERWATER MORTGAGES.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Banking

H 961: JURY SERVICE/EXEMPT FROM FERRY TOLLS.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Transportation

H 962: REPEAL FERRY TOLLS.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref to the Com on Transportation, if favorable, Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation

H 964: NC LONGITUDINAL DATA SYSTEM (NEW).

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Education

H 965: BROADEN SUCCESSFUL AP PARTICIPATION.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Education

H 966: TEACHER PREPAYMENT & SALARY/PRE-K ELIGIBILITY (NEW).

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Education

H 967: YADKIN VALLEY CAREER ACADEMY FUNDING.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Appropriations

H 968: TRANSFER EVIDENCE WAREHOUSE TO DPS.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Appropriations Subcommittee on Justice and Public Safety

H 969: DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY/TECH & OTHER CHANGES.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On State Personnel

H 970: HONOR UNC-P'S ANNIVERSARY.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

H 971: ACTIVE DUTY DEATH/LEASE TERMINATION.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Judiciary Subcommittee A

H 972: ADD MILITARY FAMILY COUNSELORS.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Appropriations

H 973: VEHICLE CONDITIONAL SALES/NOTICE.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Transportation

H 974: ELIMINATE STUDENT COST REDUCED-PRICE BREAKFAST.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Appropriations

H 975: PROMOTE LOCAL/HEALTHY FOOD.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Health and Human Services

H 976: TASK FORCE & WORK GROUP ON PE AND FITNESS.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Education

H 977: SCHOOL MEALTIME.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Education

H 978: FUNDS FOR CHILD NUTRITION STNDS.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Appropriations Subcommittee on Education

H 979: TECHNICAL CHANGE/EXEMPT PROPERTY FORM.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Judiciary

H 980: HONOR SUSAN HILL.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

H 981: DIX PROPERTY SALE TO REQUIRE GA APPROVAL (NEW).

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Finance

H 982: OPPOSITION TO NDAA.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

H 983: ICLEI NONCOMPLIANCE.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

H 984: RESTORE FUNDING FOR NCCAT.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Appropriations

H 992: SPECIAL PLATE FOR TOWN OF MATTHEWS.

    House: Filed

H 995: TAX ADJUSTMENT PLAN.

    House: Filed

H 996: CHILD DEATH RESEARCH FUNDS.

    House: Filed

H 997: FUNDS TO PREVENT INFANT MORTALITY.

    House: Filed

H 998: FUNDS TO REDUCE CLASS SIZE IN K-3.

    House: Filed

H 999: RESTORE LEA FLEXIBILITY ADJUSTMENT FUNDING.

    House: Filed

H 1000: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MGRS. LICENSING ACT.

    House: Filed

H 1001: EO/NO DOMA.

    House: Filed

H 1002: BILL OF RIGHTS/DEAF/HEARING IMPAIRED.

    House: Filed

H 1003: CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM SOLVENCY AND SUPPORT.

    House: Filed

H 1004: REFORM WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    House: Filed

H 1005: FUNDS FOR FSU'S BUTLER BUILDING.

    House: Filed

H 1006: SPECIAL MOTORCYCLE PLATE FOR VIETNAM VETERANS.

    House: Reptd Fav. For Introduction
    House: Filed

H 1007: RESOLUTION HONORING SPC ELLIOTT.

    House: Reptd Fav. For Introduction
    House: Filed

H 1008: NO TELEVISIONS ON DEATH ROW.

    House: Reptd Fav. For Introduction
    House: Filed

H 1009: MSD AMENDMENTS.

    House: Filed

H 1010: UNC TV/RESTORE FUNDS.

    House: Filed

H 1011: BUDGET FULL ENROLLMENT GROWTH FOR UNC.

    House: Filed

H 1012: EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF PED.

    House: Filed

H 1013: UNC FACULTY & RETENTION FUND.

    House: Filed

S 582: AUTHORIZE INDIAN GAMING/REVENUE (NEW).

    House: Rec From Senate

S 797: PYMT. OF 2012 MEDICAID COSTS/INMATE MED COSTS (NEW).

    House: Rec From Senate

S 800: EUGENICS COMPENSATION PROGRAM.

    Senate: Passed 1st Reading
    Senate: Ref To Com On Appropriations/Base Budget

S 801: ACCESSIBLE ELECTRONIC INFORMATION ACT.

    Senate: Passed 1st Reading
    Senate: Ref to Health Care. If fav, re-ref to Appropriations/Base Budget

S 803: RETIREMENT ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES.

    Senate: Passed 1st Reading
    Senate: Ref To Com On Pensions & Retirement and Aging

S 804: RETIREMENT TECHNICAL CHANGES.

    Senate: Passed 1st Reading
    Senate: Ref To Com On Pensions & Retirement and Aging

S 806: MODIFY MORTGAGE REGULATION FUNDING.

    Senate: Filed

S 807: PROHIBIT CERTAIN HARVEST OF MENHADEN.

    Senate: Filed

S 808: CHANGES TO COMMERCE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

    Senate: Filed

S 809: ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS 2012.

    Senate: Filed

S 810: REGULATORY REFORM ACT OF 2012.

    Senate: Filed

S 811: ENR REPORTS CONSOLIDATION.

    Senate: Filed

S 812: PROTECT DENR FROM CO-APPLICANT LIABILITY.

    Senate: Filed

S 813: DCR AND DENR/STUDY STATE ATTRACTIONS SAVINGS.

    Senate: Filed

S 814: RESTORE PRIVATE WELL PROGRAM/FUNDS.

    Senate: Filed

S 815: REFORM WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    Senate: Filed

S 816: BANKING LAW MODERNIZATION ACT.

    Senate: Filed

S 817: CONFIRM TAMARA NANCE TO INDUSTRIAL COMM.

    Senate: Filed

S 819: URGE CONGRESS ADOPT DOMESTIC ENERGY POLICY.

    Senate: Filed

S 820: CLEAN ENERGY AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT.

    Senate: Filed

S 821: STUDY AND AMEND FISHERIES LAWS (NEW).

    Senate: Filed

S 822: PROTECT PLASTIC WASTE RECYCLING STREAM.

    Senate: Filed

S 823: REPEAL PROHIBITION ON TEACHER PREPAYMENT.

    Senate: Filed

S 824: EXPEDITED RULE MAKING FOR FORCED COMBINATIONS.

    Senate: Filed

S 825: APPRAISAL MGMT CO REPORTED TO DEPT OF REVENUE.

    Senate: Filed

S 826: REVENUE LAWS TECH., CLARIFYING, & ADMIN CHANGES.

    Senate: Filed

S 827: EXTEND TAX PROVISIONS.

    Senate: Filed

S 828: UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE CHANGES.

    Senate: Filed

S 829: STUDY REORGANIZATION OF FISH & WILDLIFE MGMT.

    Senate: Filed

Actions on Bills: 2012-05-17

LOCAL BILLS

H 5: LOCAL DEANNEXATIONS (NEW).

    Senate: Passed 2nd Reading

H 943: DAVIDSON COUNTY ANNEXATIONS.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref to the Com on Government, if favorable, Finance

H 945: MARION LEGISLATIVE ANNEXATION.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref to the Com on Government, if favorable, Finance

H 956: ZONING/JOHNSTON COUNTY OPEN SPACE.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Government

H 963: TOWN OF COLUMBIA/DEANNEXATION.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref to the Com on Government, if favorable, Finance

H 991: JACKSON CO. OCCUPANCY TAX CHANGES.

    House: Filed

H 993: IREDELL REGISTER OF DEEDS SATELLITE OFFICE.

    House: Filed

H 994: ROCKINGHAM COUNTY DESIGN-BUILD.

    House: Filed

S 799: REPAIR GUILFORD LOCAL ACT.

    House: Rec From Senate

S 802: ANSON COUNTY AGRI-CIVIC CENTER FUNDS.

    Senate: Passed 1st Reading
    Senate: Ref To Com On Appropriations/Base Budget

S 805: ISOTHERMAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE FED LOAN PROGRAM.

    Senate: Passed 1st Reading
    Senate: Ref To Com On Education/Higher Education

S 818: CLAY COUNTY COURTHOUSE.

    Senate: Filed

S 830: IREDELL REGISTER OF DEEDS SATELLITE OFFICE.

    Senate: Filed

S 831: MORGANTON DEANNEXATION.

    Senate: Filed

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