House committee substitute makes the following changes to 1st edition. Deletes all provisions of previous edition with the exception of amendments to GS 42-34.1(regarding rent pending execution of judgment), GS 42-51 (regarding permitted uses of deposit), GS 42A- 11(b), and GS 42A-17 (new subsection concerning cleaning fees in vacation rental agreements).
Amends GS 42-25.9(d) by increasing the value of property either abandoned or left after eviction, which a landlord may deliver to a nonprofit, to $750 or less (previously $500 or less). Amends GS 42-25.9(h) by stating that property valuing less than $500 (currently, less than $100) and remaining on the premises at the time of execution of a writ of possession in an action of summary ejectment will be deemed abandoned five days after execution, and may be disposed of by the landlord.
Enacts new subsection (c) to GS 42-26 providing that in an action for summary ejectment based on the tenant doing or omitting an act for which the lease may be terminated, the lease may provide that acceptance of partial rent or partial housing subsidy payment does not waive the tenant’s breach. States that the landlord’s exercise of the right of re-entry is not an unfair and deceptive trade practice.
Clarifies GS 42-51(a)(3) by providing that security deposits may be used for damages as the result of the nonfulfillment of a rental period, except where the tenant terminated the rental agreement under GS 42-45, GS 42-45.1, or because the tenant was forced to leave the property because of the landlord’s violation of Article 2A of GS Chapter 42 or was constructively evicted by the landlord’s violation of GS 42-42(a).
Directs the General Statutes Commission to study and recommend to the 2012 General Assembly changes to the statutes to provide for the orderly and prompt removal by a landlord of the personal property of a deceased tenant where the heirs are not readily identifiable or available to take possession of the property. This provision is effective when it becomes law.
Makes other technical and clarifying changes.

Senate committee substitute makes the following changes to 3rd edition.
Deletes amendment to GS 50-10, which removed language stating the allegations in a divorce complaint are deemed denied by the defendant whether or not the defendant denies the allegations in a pleading. Makes a conforming change to the bill title. Amends GS 50B-2(c) (ex parte orders) to clarify that a hearing continuance is limited to one extension of no more than ten days unless all parties consent or for good cause. Changes the act’s effective date to October 1, 2012 (was, October 1, 2011), and applies to actions or motions filed on or after that date.

Senate committee substitute makes the following changes to 2nd edition.
I. Changes to Chapter 166A of the General Statutes.
Section 1.(b): Makes the following changes within this section:
GS 166A-19. Short title.
No change from 2nd edition.
GS 166A-19.1. Purposes.
No change from 2nd edition.
GS 166A-19.2. Limitations.
No change from 2nd edition.
GS 166A-19.3. Definitions.
1) Revises subsection (3) to add new definition of disaster declaration as being a gubernatorial declaration that the impact or anticipated impact of an emergency constitutes a disaster of one of the types enumerated in Article 1A of Chapter 166A (specifically, GS 166A-19.21(b)) and renumbers the remaining subsections of this section accordingly.
2) Makes technical correction to statutory citation in subsection (4).
3) Amends subsection (6) definition of emergency to delete reference that the term “emergency” is synonymous with the term “disaster” (change made to conform to new definition of “disaster declaration” added in subsection (3)).
4) Amends subsection (17) by adding the word “federal” to clarify that Hazard Mitigation Grant Program referenced in this subsection is a federal program.
5) Makes other technical and conforming changes.
GS 166A-19.10. Powers of the Governor.
1) Amends subsection (a) to include “mitigation” among the aspects of the state emergency management program.
GS 166A-19.11. Powers of the Secretary of Public Safety.
1) Makes technical change to the title of the Department (was Department of Crime Control and Public Safety).
2) Amends subsection (3) to make grammatical changes and reference “disaster declaration” (was “emergency declaration”).
GS 166A-19.12. Powers of the Division of Emergency Management.
1) Makes technical and conforming change to title of the Department (was Department of Crime Control and Public Safety).
2) Adds new subsection (15) authorizing new power and duty of the Division to utilize and maintain technology enabling efficient and effective communication and management of resources between governmental entities involved in emergency management.
3) Adds new subsection (16) authorizing new power and duty of the Division to establish and operate a 24-hour operations center to serve as the single point of contact for local governments in emergency and disaster events and to coordinate state and local response assets.
4) Adds new subsection (17) authorizing new power and duty of the Division to develop, maintain, and implement emergency response plans for fixed nuclear power generating facilities in or near the state.
5) Adds new subsection (18) authorizing new power and duty of the Division to maintain the state emergency operations center facility to house the state emergency response team when activated for disaster response.
6) Adds new subsection (19) authorizing new power and duty of the Division to serve as the agency responsible for managing intrastate and interstate mutual aid plans and resource procurement in emergency response and recovery.
GS 166A-19.15. County and municipal emergency management.
1) Makes technical conforming change to statutory citation in subsection (f)(4).
GS 166A-19.20. Gubernatorial or legislative declaration of state of emergency.
1) Amends subsection (a) to delete reference to Type L emergency (see further discussion on deletion of Type L emergency in summary of changes to GS 166A-19.21 below).
2) Deletes existing subsections (b), (c), (d), and (e) and recodifies these subsections in GS 166A-19.21.
3) Adds new language to subsection (b) requiring that an executive or legislative state of emergency declaration must define the area to which the emergency declaration shall apply.
4) Adds new language to subsection (c) providing that an executive or legislative state of emergency declaration expires when rescinded by the issuing authority.
5) Adds language to subsection (d) that was previously in GS 166A-19.20(g) of 2nd edition; language provides that exercise of state powers authorized during a declared state of emergency are not contingent on a disaster declaration being issued.
GS 166A-19.21. Gubernatorial disaster declaration.
1) Generally, clarifies distinction between a state of emergency declaration and a disaster declaration: a state of emergency declaration may be issued when an emergency exists; a disaster declaration may be issued if the impact of the emergency results in the finding that a disaster has occurred.
2) Deletes reference to Type L disaster throughout the section; Type L disaster established in 2nd edition in subsection (b)(4) to reference gubernatorial authority to assume control of local authorities and operations when local control is deemed insufficient. Authority now codified in GS 166A-19.30(c) and no longer designated as a Type L disaster (conforming to distinction between state of emergency declaration and disaster declaration). Also deletes subsection (c)(4) relating to expiration of Type L disaster.
3) Makes other technical and conforming changes to reference “disaster” instead of “emergency” where appropriate.
GS 166A-19.22. Municipal or county declaration of state of emergency.
1) Amends subsection (b) to make technical correction to conform to other sections of Article 1A (removes “state of emergency declaration issued pursuant to this section or by ordinance authorized by this section”).
2) Amends subsection (b)(1) to clarify that governing body declaring state of emergency may designate emergency area in part or all of the governing body’s jurisdiction.
3) Amends subsection (b)(2) to clarify that a municipal governing body or mayor may consent to or request county emergency restrictions applying within part or all of the municipal jurisdiction (2nd edition required request or consent by resolution adopted by the municipal governing body).
4) Amends subsection (b)(3) to add authorizations under this subsection be exercised by the board of commissioners or the board chairman (board of commissioners not included in 2nd edition).
GS 166A-19.23. Excessive pricing prohibitions
Adds new section to cross-reference prohibitions against excessive pricing during states of disaster, emergency, or abnormal market disruptions established in existing law under GS 75-37 and 75-38.
GS 166A-19.30. Additional powers of the Governor during a state of emergency.
1) Amends subsection (a) and (b) to delete reference to Type L disaster.
2) Revises subsection (c) to delete reference to Type L disaster and incorporates language in GS 166A-19.20(d)(4) in 2nd edition that provides for circumstances under which Governor may assume control over local authorities and operations during a state of emergency.
GS 166A-19.31. Powers of municipalities and counties to enact ordinances to deal with states of emergency.
1) Amends subsection (a) to make technical conforming change to statutory reference (GS 166A-19.22).
2) Amends subsection (b)(1) to specifically include imposing a curfew among the authorized restrictions and prohibitions and clarifies that evacuations may be ordered as voluntary or mandatory.
3) Amends subsection (b)(4) to provide that restrictions and prohibitions imposed on dangerous weapons and substances shall not apply to lawfully possessed firearms or ammunition. The term “dangerous weapons and substances” is defined in GS 14-288.1, and the term “firearm” is defined in GS 14-409.39(2) (subsection amended in response to federal court decision on constitutional challenge to existing GS 14-288.12(b) and related statutes).
4) Amends subsection (e)(1) to clarify that a prohibition or restriction imposed under a local state of emergency declaration may be terminated by either the official or entity that imposed it (was “governing board” in 2nd edition).
5) Amends subsection (g) to specify October 1, 2012, to conform to the effective date of the act.
GS 166A-19.40. Use of contingency and emergency funds.
No change from 2nd edition.
GS 166A-19.41. State emergency assistance funds.
Amends subsection (b)(2)a.4. to delete reference to Type L disaster.
GS 166A-19.42. State Emergency Response Account.
No change from 2nd edition.
GS 166A-19.60. Immunity and exemption.
Amends subsection (b)(1)b. to make technical change to statutory reference (GS 166A-19.22).
GS 166A-19.61. No private liability.
No change from 2nd edition.
GS 166A-19.62. Civil liability of persons who willfully ignore a warning in an emergency.
Makes technical change to title of statute to read “emergency” instead of “disaster.”
GS 166A-19.70. Ensuring availability of emergency supplies and utility services.
Amends subsection (b) to make technical change to title of Department from Crime Control and Public Safety to Public Safety.
GS 166A-19.71. Accept services, gifts, grants, and loans.
No change from 2nd edition.
GS 166A-19.72. Establishment of mutual aid agreements.
No change from 2nd edition.
GS 166A-19.73. Compensation.
No change from 2nd edition.
GS 166A-19.74. Nondiscrimination in emergency management.
No change from 2nd edition.
GS 166A-19.75. Emergency management personnel.
No change from 2nd edition.
GS 166A-19.76. Leave options for voluntary firefighters, rescue squad workers, and emergency medical service personnel called into service.
No change from 2nd edition.
GS 166A-19.77. Division of Forest Resources designated as emergency response agency.
No change from 2nd edition.
GS 166A-19.78. Governor’s power to order evacuation of public building.
No change from 2nd edition.
GS 166A-19.79. Severability.
No change from 2nd edition.
Section (1).(c).
No change from 2nd edition.
Section (1).(d).
No change from 2nd edition.
II. Conforming Changes
Changes made to Sections 2.(g), (i), (j), (k), (l), (m), (n), (r), (cc), and (ww) are technical and conforming except for the following:
Section 2.(c)
Repeals GS 166A-288.7, which imposed an automatic prohibition against the possession and use of a dangerous weapon off one’s premises when in the vicinity of a riot or during a state of emergency (statute repealed in response to federal court decision on constitutional challenge to this statute).

Senate committee substitute makes the following changes to 1st edition. Changes the title of the act to AN ACT TO REPEAL THE PROHIBITION ON TEACHER PREPAYMENT, CLARIFY ELIGIBILITY FOR THE NC PRE-K PROGRAM, AND ENACT 2012-2013 SALARY SCHEDULES FOR TEACHERS AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS.
Adds a new section amending Section 10.7(f) in the Appropriations Act of 2011 to direct the Division of Child Development and Early Education to establish income eligibility requirements for the NC Pre-K program that do not exceed 75% of the state median income; allows up to 20% of enrolled children to have family incomes above the cutoff if they have other designated risk factors (currently, the Division serves at-risk children regardless of income). Repeals Section 10.7(h) in the Appropriations Act of 2011, which established a parent co-payment requirement.
Adds a new section setting salary schedules as follows. Sets out the monthly salaries for 2012-13 for “A” teachers, ranging from $3,043 to $5,886, and for “M” teachers, ranging from $3,347 to $6,475. Provides that the first step of the school psychologist salary schedule is equivalent to Step 9, corresponding to nine years of experience, on the “M” teacher schedule. Sets out the base salaries for 2012-13 for school-based administrators (principals and assistant principals), ranging from $3,781 to $8,340.
Amends SL 2011-145 to place an administrator with a one-year provisional assistant principal’s certificate at the higher of the entry-level salary for an assistant principal or the appropriate step on the teacher salary schedule for the 2012-13 fiscal year.
Effective July 1, 2012.

House amendment makes the following changes to 1st edition. Changes the act’s effective date to October 1, 2012 (was, effective when the act becomes law).