AN ACT TO INCREASE THE REWARD AMOUNT THAT THE GOVERNOR MAY OFFER FOR THE APPREHENSION OF A FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE OR FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE ARREST AND CONVICTION OF A FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE. Enacted July 18, 2013. Effective July 18, 2013.
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PUBLIC/HOUSE BILLS
H 137 (SL 2013-276) (2013-2014) REWARD AMT/ARREST OF FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE. Filed Feb 20 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO INCREASE THE REWARD AMOUNT THAT THE GOVERNOR MAY OFFER FOR THE APPREHENSION OF A FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE OR FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE ARREST AND CONVICTION OF A FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE.
| Intro. by Stevens, Faircloth, McNeill, Burr. | GS 15 |
H 161 (SL 2013-277) (2013-2014) MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE FOR MAGISTRATES. Filed Feb 26 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE FOR MAGISTRATES.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE FOR MAGISTRATES. Enacted July 18, 2013. Effective January 1, 2015, and applies to individuals whose terms of office as magistrates begin on or after that date.
| Intro. by Glazier, McGrady, Jordan. | GS 7A |
H 168 (SL 2013-278) (2013-2014) DIVISION OF ATTY'S FEES IN WORKERS' COMP (NEW). Filed Feb 27 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT GRANTING THE NORTH CAROLINA INDUSTRIAL COMISSION JURISDICTION TO DECIDE DISPUTES BETWEEN AN EMPLOYEE'S PAST AND CURRENT ATTORNEYS REGARDING THE DIVISION OF A FEE AS APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION.
AN ACT GRANTING THE NORTH CAROLINA INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION JURISDICTION TO DECIDE DISPUTES BETWEEN AN EMPLOYEE'S PAST AND CURRENT ATTORNEYS REGARDING THE DIVISION OF A FEE AS APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION. Enacted July 18, 2013. Effective July 18, 2013.
| Intro. by Murry. | GS 97 |
H 176 (SL 2013-279) (2013-2014) CHARTER SCHOOL ELECTION. Filed Feb 27 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE CORVIAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL, AN EXISTING CHARTER SCHOOL, TO ELECT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE STATE HEALTH PLAN FOR TEACHERS AND STATE EMPLOYEES.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE CORVIAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL, AN EXISTING CHARTER SCHOOL, TO ELECT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE STATE HEALTH PLAN FOR TEACHERS AND STATE EMPLOYEES. Enacted July 18, 2013. Effective July 18, 2013.
| Intro. by Alexander. | UNCODIFIED |
H 214 (SL 2013-280) (2013-2014) AMEND REAL ESTATE LICENSE LAW/RECORDS. Filed Mar 5 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT EXEMPTING FROM PUBLIC RECORDS DOCUMENTS COLLECTED OR COMPILED IN CONNECTION WITH AN APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE UNDER THE LAWS REGULATING REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND SALESPERSONS.
AN ACT EXEMPTING FROM PUBLIC RECORDS DOCUMENTS COLLECTED OR COMPILED IN CONNECTION WITH AN APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE UNDER THE LAWS REGULATING REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND SALESPERSONS. Enacted July 18, 2013. Effective July 18, 2013.
| Intro. by Whitmire, Howard, McElraft, W. Brawley. | GS 93A |
H 241 (SL 2013-282) (2013-2014) BLUE MONDAY SHAD FRY. Filed Mar 6 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MAKE THE BLUE MONDAY SHAD FRY IN EAST ARCADIA LOCATED ON THE CAPE FEAR RIVER LOCK AND DAM #1 IN BLADEN COUNTY AND SOUTHEAST COLUMBUS COUNTY THE OFFICIAL STATE BLUE MONDAY SHAD FRY.
AN ACT TO MAKE THE BLUE MONDAY SHAD FRY IN EAST ARCADIA LOCATED ON THE CAPE FEAR RIVER LOCK AND DAM #1 IN BLADEN COUNTY AND SOUTHEAST COLUMBUS COUNTY THE OFFICIAL STATE BLUE MONDAY SHAD FRY. Enacted July 18, 2013. Effective July 18, 2013.
| Intro. by Brisson, Waddell. | GS 145 |
H 257 (SL 2013-281) (2013-2014) UNCLAIMED PROPERTY PROGRAM IMPROVEMENTS. Filed Mar 6 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AMEND THE STATUTES GOVERNING THE ESCHEAT FUND TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF INFORMATION COLLECTED FOR THE PROCESS OF PAYING CLAIMS; TO ELIMINATE THE FEE PAID BY HOLDERS FOR FILING AN EXTENSION REQUEST; TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF PAPERWORK REQUIRED BY HOLDERS; AND TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF PROCESSING HOLDER REPORTS.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE STATUTES GOVERNING THE ESCHEAT FUND TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF INFORMATION COLLECTED FOR THE PROCESS OF PAYING CLAIMS; TO ELIMINATE THE FEE PAID BY HOLDERS FOR FILING AN EXTENSION REQUEST; TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF PAPERWORK REQUIRED BY HOLDERS; AND TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF PROCESSING HOLDER REPORTS. Enacted July 18, 2013. Effective July 18, 2013.
| Intro. by Hurley. | GS 116B |
H 296 (SL 2013-283) (2013-2014) OMNIBUS WILDLIFE RESOURCES COMMISSION ACT (NEW). Filed Mar 13 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO (1) ADJUST THE FEES CHARGED FOR CERTAIN HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES ISSUED BY THE WILDLIFE RESOURCES COMMISSION AND REPEAL THE COUNTY HUNTING, FISHING, AND TRAPPING LICENSES AND THE NONCOMMERCIAL SPECIAL DEVICE LICENSES; (2) ESTABLISH A BLACK BEAR MANAGEMENT STAMP THAT MUST BE PROCURED BEFORE TAKING BEAR WITHIN THE STATE AND AMEND THE LAW RESTRICTING THE TAKING OF BLACK BEAR WITH BAIT; (3) ADJUST THE AGE FOR DISCOUNTED SPECIAL LICENSES FROM AGE SIXTY-FIVE TO AGE SEVENTY; (4) PROVIDE THAT EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2015, THOSE HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSE FEES IN EFFECT SHALL REMAIN AT THE EXISTING LEVELS UNTIL THE WILDLIFE RESOURCES COMMISSION ESTABLISHES NEW FEES THROUGH RULE MAKING, AND AUTHORIZE THE WILDLIFE RESOURCES COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH LICENSE FEES THROUGH RULE MAKING BEGINNING IN 2015; (5) REPLACE THE CURRENT SIX PERCENT WILDLIFE SERVICE AGENT COMMISSION FEE WITH A TWO-DOLLAR TRANSACTION FEE; (6) PROVIDE THAT NO MORE THAN TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE WILDLIFE RESOURCES COMMISSION'S AUTHORIZED OPERATING BUDGET SHALL BE KEPT IN RESERVE; AND (7) PROVIDE AN ANNUAL TARGET FOR UTILIZATION OF THE ANNUAL EXPENDABLE INTEREST OF THE WILDLIFE ENDOWMENT FUND.
AN ACT TO (1) ADJUST THE FEES CHARGED FOR CERTAIN HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES ISSUED BY THE WILDLIFE RESOURCES COMMISSION AND REPEAL THE COUNTY HUNTING, FISHING, AND TRAPPING LICENSES AND THE NONCOMMERCIAL SPECIAL DEVICE LICENSES; (2) ESTABLISH A BLACK BEAR MANAGEMENT STAMP THAT MUST BE PROCURED BEFORE TAKING BEAR WITHIN THE STATE AND AMEND THE LAW RESTRICTING THE TAKING OF BLACK BEAR WITH BAIT; (3) ADJUST THE AGE FOR DISCOUNTED SPECIAL LICENSES FROM AGE SIXTY-FIVE TO AGE SEVENTY; (4) PROVIDE THAT EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2015, THOSE HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSE FEES IN EFFECT SHALL REMAIN AT THE EXISTING LEVELS UNTIL THE WILDLIFE RESOURCES COMMISSION ESTABLISHES NEW FEES THROUGH RULE MAKING, AND AUTHORIZE THE WILDLIFE RESOURCES COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH LICENSE FEES THROUGH RULE MAKING BEGINNING IN 2015; (5) REPLACE THE CURRENT SIX PERCENT WILDLIFE SERVICE AGENT COMMISSION FEE WITH A TWO-DOLLAR TRANSACTION FEE; (6) PROVIDE THAT NO MORE THAN TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE WILDLIFE RESOURCES COMMISSION'S AUTHORIZED OPERATING BUDGET SHALL BE KEPT IN RESERVE; AND (7) PROVIDE AN ANNUAL TARGET FOR UTILIZATION OF THE ANNUAL EXPENDABLE INTEREST OF THE WILDLIFE ENDOWMENT FUND. Enacted July 18, 2013. Sections 1 through 11 and 14 through 21 are effective August 1, 2014. Sections 12 and 13 are effective July 18, 2013. Sections 15 through 18 are effective January 1, 2014. Section 20 is effective January 1, 2015. The remainder is effective July 1, 2013.
H 327 (SL 2013-284) (2013-2014) FIRE AND RESCUE PENSION REVISIONS OF 2013.-AB Filed Mar 18 2013, AN ACT TO MODERNIZE, UPDATE, AND CLARIFY THE STATUTES GOVERNING THE FIREMEN'S AND RESCUE SQUAD WORKERS' PENSION FUND BY ADDING A DEFINITION SECTION TO THE STATUTES, TO REPEAL ARCHAIC AND UNNECESSARY PROVISIONS, TO MAKE THE PROVISIONS GENDER NEUTRAL, TO ELIMINATE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WHILE TRANSFERRING ITS AUTHORITY TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, TO ESTABLISH A FIREFIGHTERS' AND RESCUE SQUAD WORKERS' ADVISORY PANEL, TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN FELONS FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE FUND, AND TO ESTABLISH AN AGGRAVATING FACTOR FOR DEFENDANTS WHO COMMIT OFFENSES DIRECTLY RELATED TO THEIR SERVICE AS FIREFIGHTERS OR RESCUE SQUAD WORKERS.
AN ACT TO MODERNIZE, UPDATE, AND CLARIFY THE STATUTES GOVERNING THE FIREMEN'S AND RESCUE SQUAD WORKERS' PENSION FUND BY ADDING A DEFINITION SECTION TO THE STATUTES, TO REPEAL ARCHAIC AND UNNECESSARY PROVISIONS, TO MAKE THE PROVISIONS GENDER NEUTRAL, TO ELIMINATE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WHILE TRANSFERRING ITS AUTHORITY TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, TO ESTABLISH A FIREFIGHTERS' AND RESCUE SQUAD WORKERS' ADVISORY PANEL, TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN FELONS FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE FUND, AND TO ESTABLISH AN AGGRAVATING FACTOR FOR DEFENDANTS WHO COMMIT OFFENSES DIRECTLY RELATED TO THEIR SERVICE AS FIREFIGHTERS OR RESCUE SQUAD WORKERS. Enacted July 18, 2013. Section 2 is effective December 1, 2013. The remainder is effective July 1, 2013.
H 340 (SL 2013-285) (2013-2014) LIMITED LINES TRAVEL INSURANCE. Filed Mar 19 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO LICENSE NATIONAL TRAVEL INSURANCE PRODUCERS TO SELL TRAVEL INSURANCE THROUGH THIRD-PARTY TRAVEL RETAILERS.
AN ACT TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO LICENSE NATIONAL TRAVEL INSURANCE PRODUCERS TO SELL TRAVEL INSURANCE THROUGH THIRD-PARTY TRAVEL RETAILERS. Enacted July 18, 2013. Effective January 1, 2014.
| Intro. by Dockham. | GS 58 |
H 345 (SL 2013-286) (2013-2014) INCREASE PENALTIES FOR MISUSE OF 911 SYSTEM. Filed Mar 19 2013, AN ACT TO INCREASE THE CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR MISUSE OF THE 911 SYSTEM, AND TO PROVIDE FOR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CERTAIN APPOINTMENTS TO THE STATE 911 BOARD.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR MISUSE OF THE 911 SYSTEM, AND TO PROVIDE FOR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CERTAIN APPOINTMENTS TO THE STATE 911 BOARD. Enacted July 18, 2013. Section 1 is effective December 1, 2013. The remainder is effective July 18, 2013.l
H 357 (SL 2013-287) (2013-2014) RETIREMENT GOVERNANCE CHANGES ACT OF 2013.-AB Filed Mar 19 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO INCREASE CITIZEN OVERSIGHT AND TO MAKE OTHER CONSOLIDATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS IN THE GOVERNANCE OF THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS, AND TO IMPROVE TRANSPARENCY BY ENSURING THAT ALL RETIREMENT PLANS ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE TREASURER ARE OVERSEEN BY A BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
AN ACT TO INCREASE CITIZEN OVERSIGHT AND TO MAKE OTHER CONSOLIDATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS IN THE GOVERNANCE OF THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS, AND TO IMPROVE TRANSPARENCY BY ENSURING THAT ALL RETIREMENT PLANS ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE TREASURER ARE OVERSEEN BY A BOARD OF TRUSTEES. Enacted July 18, 2013. Effective July 18, 2013.
H 358 (SL 2013-288) (2013-2014) RETIREMENT TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.-AB Filed Mar 19 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING CHANGES TO THE STATUTES AFFECTING THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS.
AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING CHANGES TO THE STATUTES AFFECTING THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS. Enacted July 18, 2013. Section 9 is effective December 1, 2013. The remainder is effective July 1, 2013.
H 362 (SL 2013-289) (2013-2014) DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY CHANGES.-AB Filed Mar 19 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL, CLARIFYING, AND SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND TO ELIMINATE THE BENCHMARKS CEILING RELATING TO PURCHASES AND CONTRACTS.
AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL, CLARIFYING, AND SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND TO ELIMINATE THE BENCHMARKS CEILING RELATING TO PURCHASES AND CONTRACTS. Enacted July 18, 2013. Effective July 18, 2013.
H 371 (SL 2013-290) (2013-2014) CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION/FEE.-AB Filed Mar 20 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE STATE BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS TO ESTABLISH AND ENFORCE EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS FOR CHIROPRACTIC CLINICAL ASSISTANTS.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE STATE BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS TO ESTABLISH AND ENFORCE EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS FOR CHIROPRACTIC CLINICAL ASSISTANTS. Enacted July 18, 2013. Effective July 1, 2014.
| Intro. by Bryan, Conrad. | GS 90 |
H 391 (SL 2013-291) (2013-2014) VOLUNTEER SERVICE IN RETIREMENT. Filed Mar 20 2013, AN ACT TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF RETIREMENT TO CLARIFY THAT SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF A COMMUNITY COLLEGE, AS A MEMBER OF A BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF A CONSTITUENT INSTITUTION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA, OR AS A VOLUNTEER GUARDIAN AD LITEM IN THE GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM IS NOT CONSIDERED SERVICE FOR THE PURPOSES OF THAT DEFINITION.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF RETIREMENT TO CLARIFY THAT SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF A COMMUNITY COLLEGE, AS A MEMBER OF A BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF A CONSTITUENT INSTITUTION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA, OR AS A VOLUNTEER GUARDIAN AD LITEM IN THE GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM IS NOT CONSIDERED SERVICE FOR THE PURPOSES OF THAT DEFINITION. Enacted July 18, 2013. Effective July 1, 2013.
| Intro. by Boles. | GS 135 |
H 402 (SL 2013-292) (2013-2014) TRICARE SUPPLEMENT FOR FLEX ACCOUNTS. Filed Mar 20 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE A TRICARE SUPPLEMENT TO BE OFFERED IF A PLAN OF FLEXIBLE COMPENSATION IS OFFERED BY THE STATE.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE A TRICARE SUPPLEMENT TO BE OFFERED IF A PLAN OF FLEXIBLE COMPENSATION IS OFFERED BY THE STATE. Enacted July 18, 2013. Effective July 18, 2013.
H 428 (SL 2013-293) (2013-2014) NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL BUS SAFETY ACT. Filed Mar 26 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT THE PUNISHMENT FOR PASSING A STOPPED SCHOOL BUS IN VIOLATION OF G.S. 20-217 SHALL INCLUDE A FINE IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES, A REVOCATION OF THE PERSON'S DRIVERS LICENSE IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND DISQUALIFICATION OF THE PERSON'S COMMERCIAL DRIVING PRIVILEGES IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES SHALL WITHHOLD THE REGISTRATION RENEWAL OF A PERSON WHO FAILS TO PAY ANY FINE IMPOSED PURSUANT TO G.S. 20-217; AND TO ENCOURAGE LOCAL BOARDS OF EDUCATION TO USE THE PROCEEDS OF ANY FINES COLLECTED FOR VIOLATIONS OF G.S. 20-217 TO PURCHASE AUTOMATED CAMERA AND VIDEO RECORDING SYSTEMS TO INSTALL ON SCHOOL BUSES.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT THE PUNISHMENT FOR PASSING A STOPPED SCHOOL BUS IN VIOLATION OF G.S. 20-217 SHALL INCLUDE A FINE IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES, A REVOCATION OF THE PERSON'S DRIVERS LICENSE IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND DISQUALIFICATION OF THE PERSON'S COMMERCIAL DRIVING PRIVILEGES IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES SHALL WITHHOLD THE REGISTRATION RENEWAL OF A PERSON WHO FAILS TO PAY ANY FINE IMPOSED PURSUANT TO G.S. 20-217; AND TO ENCOURAGE LOCAL BOARDS OF EDUCATION TO USE THE PROCEEDS OF ANY FINES COLLECTED FOR VIOLATIONS OF G.S. 20-217 TO PURCHASE AUTOMATED CAMERA AND VIDEO RECORDING SYSTEMS TO INSTALL ON SCHOOL BUSES. Enacted July 18, 2013. Effective December 1, 2013.
| Intro. by Hanes, Lambeth. | GS 20 |
H 783 (SL 2013-275) (2013-2014) PYROTECHNICS TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING CHANGES. Filed Apr 10 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING CHANGES TO THE LAWS GOVERNING PYROTECHNICS DISPLAYS.
AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING CHANGES TO THE LAWS GOVERNING PYROTECHNICS DISPLAYS. Enacted July 18, 2013. Effective July 18, 2013.
H 895 (SL 2013-273) (2013-2014) UNC/MAHEC/HONOR REP. MARY NESBITT. Filed Apr 11 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO RENAME THE BILTMORE CAMPUS OF THE MOUNTAIN AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER IN ASHEVILLE THE MARY CORDELL NESBITT CAMPUS.
AN ACT TO RENAME THE BILTMORE CAMPUS OF THE MOUNTAIN AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER IN ASHEVILLE THE MARY CORDELL NESBITT CAMPUS. Enacted July 18, 2013. Effective July 18, 2013.
| Intro. by Fisher, Ramsey, Moffitt. | UNCODIFIED |
H 982 (SL 2013-274) (2013-2014) MODIFY MEDICAID SUBROGATION STATUTE. Filed Apr 17 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MODIFY THE MEDICAID SUBROGATION STATUTE IN RESPONSE TO THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT DECISION IN WOS V. E.M.A.
AN ACT TO MODIFY THE MEDICAID SUBROGATION STATUTE IN RESPONSE TO THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT DECISION IN WOS V. E.M.A. Enacted July 18, 2013. Effective July 18, 2013.
| Intro. by Burr, Avila. | GS 108A |
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PUBLIC/SENATE BILLS
S 174 (SL 2013-294) (2013-2014) DISAPPROVE INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION RULES. Filed Mar 4 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO DISAPPROVE CERTAIN RULES ADOPTED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC DIRECTIONS TO THE INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION TO REPLACE THE RULES, AND TO AMEND CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE WORKERS COMPENSATION LAW.
AN ACT TO DISAPPROVE CERTAIN RULES ADOPTED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC DIRECTIONS TO THE INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION TO REPLACE THE RULES, AND TO AMEND CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE WORKERS COMPENSATION LAW. Enacted July 18, 2013. Effective July 18, 2013.
| Intro. by Brown. | GS 97 |
S 182 (2013-2014) LIMIT APPEALS TO SUPERIOR COURT. Filed Mar 5 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ELIMINATE APPEALS FOR INFRACTIONS, TO MODIFY APPEALS TO THE SUPERIOR COURT IN PROBATION REVOCATIONS IN WHICH THE DEFENDANT HAS WAIVED A HEARING, TO AMEND THE LAW PERTAINING TO RESENTENCING UPON THE REVERSAL OF A SENTENCE ON APPELLATE REVIEW, TO MAKE CHANGES REGARDING THE PROCEDURES FOR A MOTION FOR APPROPRITE RELIEF, AND TO RECLASSIFY CERTAIN MISDEMEANORS AS INFRACTIONS.
House amendment makes the following changes to the 4th edition.
Amends the title ofthis act to reflect changes in the bill content.
Amends GS 15A-1420 regardingmotions for appropriate relief to delete subsection (b2), which providesfor the assignment for review, and the initial review of motions, and the setting of a time frame for hearings and rulings on motions in non-capital cases. Also deletes subsection (b3) pertaining to the review and calendaring of motions in capital cases. Provides that this act applies to motions filed on or after December 1, 2013, the effective date of this act.
S 231 (SL 2013-295) (2013-2014) MODIFY DUTIES/ADVISORY COUNCIL ON INDIAN EDUC. Filed Mar 7 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MODIFY THE DUTIES OF THE STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON INDIAN EDUCATION.
AN ACT TO MODIFY THE DUTIES OF THE STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON INDIAN EDUCATION. Enacted July 18, 2013. Effective July 18, 2013.
| Intro. by J. Davis. | GS 115C |
S 248 (SL 2013-296) (2013-2014) CHOICE OF HEARING AID SPECIALIST. Filed Mar 11 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ENSURE THAT PATIENTS HAVE THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE THEIR HEARING AID SPECIALIST UNDER THEIR HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS, TO AUTHORIZE THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE HEARING AID DEALERS AND FITTERS BOARD TO INCREASE CERTAIN FEES, AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES TO THE STATUTE ON CHOOSING SERVICES OF PROVIDERS.
AN ACT TO ENSURE THAT PATIENTS HAVE THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE THEIR HEARING AID SPECIALIST UNDER THEIR HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS, TO AUTHORIZE THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE HEARING AID DEALERS AND FITTERS BOARD TO INCREASE CERTAIN FEES, AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES TO THE STATUTE ON CHOOSING SERVICES OF PROVIDERS. Enacted July 18, 2013. Effective October 1, 2013.
S 280 (SL 2013-297) (2013-2014) DCR/HISTORIC SITES/FEES (NEW). Filed Mar 13 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT ALLOWING NON-STATE EMPLOYEES AFFILIATED WITH THE TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM TO DRIVE STATE-OWNED VEHICLES; EXPANDING THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES AND THE TRYON PALACE TO CHARGE ADMISSION AND RELATED ACTIVITY FEES; AND ESTABLISHING THE A+ SCHOOLS SPECIAL FUND IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES, THE NORTH CAROLINA ARTS COUNCIL.
AN ACT ALLOWING NON-STATE EMPLOYEES AFFILIATED WITH THE TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM TO DRIVE STATE-OWNED VEHICLES; EXPANDING THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES AND THE TRYON PALACE TO CHARGE ADMISSION AND RELATED ACTIVITY FEES; AND ESTABLISHING THE A+ SCHOOLS SPECIAL FUND IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES, THE NORTH CAROLINA ARTS COUNCIL. Enacted July 18, 2013. Effective July 18, 2013.
S 316 (SL 2013-2989) (2013-2014) PRETRIAL RELEASE/REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION. Filed Mar 13 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION EXISTS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES THAT A PERSON CHARGED WITH A FELONY OR CLASS A1 MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE INVOLVING THE ILLEGAL USE, POSSESSION, OR DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM SHOULD NOT BE RELEASED PRIOR TO TRIAL, AND TO AMEND CERTAIN BOND PROVISIONS.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION EXISTS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES THAT A PERSON CHARGED WITH A FELONY OR CLASS A1 MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE INVOLVING THE ILLEGAL USE, POSSESSION, OR DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM SHOULD NOT BE RELEASED PRIOR TO TRIAL, AND TO AMEND CERTAIN BOND PROVISIONS. Enacted July 18, 2013. Effective December 1, 2013.
| Intro. by McKissick, Woodard. | GS 15A |
S 321 (2013-2014) INMATE COSTS/CT.APPT./NOTARIES. Filed Mar 13 2013, AN ACT TO CAP REIMBURSEMENT BY COUNTIES, TO MAKE ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO PAYMENT, FOR MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDED TO INMATES IN COUNTY JAILS, TO ALLOW COUNTIES TO UTILIZE MEDICAID FOR ELIGIBLE PRISONERS, TO PROVIDE THAT VACANCIES IN THE OFFICE OF DISTRICT COURT JUDGE SHALL BE FILLED BY APPOINTMENT OF THE GOVERNOR; AND TO CREATE A PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION AGAINST NOTARIES WHO VIOLATE THE NOTARY PUBLIC ACT.
House amendments to the 7th edition make the following changes.
Amendment #1 amends the long title to remove reference to amending environmental laws. Amends GS 10B-61 to provide that a party to a transaction requiring a notarial certificate for verification, and any licensed attorney involved in such a transaction, has standing to bring a civil action against any commissioned notary (was, pubic notary) who violates the act's provisions.
Amendment #2 amends GS 7A-142 to remove the requirement that any vacancy in the office of district judge must be filled no sooner than 30 days after the vacancy occurs.
S 378 (SL 2013-299) (2013-2014) ASSESS PROPANE DEALERS/DISTRIBUTORS. Filed Mar 20 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE A REFERENDUM OF PROPANE DEALERS AND DISTRIBUTORS REGARDING A VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENT ON PROPANE TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR PROMOTIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND OTHER PROGRAMS OF THE INDUSTRY.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE A REFERENDUM OF PROPANE DEALERS AND DISTRIBUTORS REGARDING A VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENT ON PROPANE TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR PROMOTIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND OTHER PROGRAMS OF THE INDUSTRY. Enacted July 18, 2013. Effective July 18, 2013.
| Intro. by Jackson, Rabin, Walters. | GS 119 |
S 399 (SL 2013-300) (2013-2014) CRIMINAL DEFENDANT MAY WAIVE JURY TRIAL. Filed Mar 21 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON ACCUSED OF ANY CRIMINAL OFFENSE IN SUPERIOR COURT FOR WHICH THE STATE IS NOT SEEKING A SENTENCE OF DEATH MAY WAIVE THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY AND INSTEAD BE TRIED BY A JUDGE.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON ACCUSED OF ANY CRIMINAL OFFENSE IN SUPERIOR COURT FOR WHICH THE STATE IS NOT SEEKING A SENTENCE OF DEATH MAY WAIVE THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY AND INSTEAD BE TRIED BY A JUDGE. Enacted July 18, 2013. If the constitutional amendment proposed in Section 1 is approved by the voters, Section 4 is effective December 1, 2014. The remainder is effective July 18, 2013.
| Intro. by Brunstetter. | GS 15A |
S 402 (2013-2014) APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2013. Filed Mar 25 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MAKE BASE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT OPERATIONS OF STATE DEPARTMENTS, INSTITUTIONS, AND AGENCIES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Conference report to the 5th edition will not be summarized. For more information on the bill, please see the NCGA news page: http://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/News/NewsArchive.pl.
| Intro. by Brunstetter, Brown, Hunt. | APPROP |
S 465 (SL 2013-301) (2013-2014) PROHIBIT USE OF TAX ZAPPER SOFTWARE. Filed Mar 27 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MAKE IT A CRIMINAL OFFENSE TO SELL, PURCHASE, INSTALL, POSSESS, TRANSFER, USE, OR ACCESS AN AUTOMATED SALES SUPPRESSION DEVICE.
AN ACT TO MAKE IT A CRIMINAL OFFENSE TO SELL, PURCHASE, INSTALL, POSSESS, TRANSFER, USE, OR ACCESS AN AUTOMATED SALES SUPPRESSION DEVICE. Enacted July 18, 2013. Effective December 1, 2013.
| Intro. by McKissick, Brown, Daniel. | GS 14 |
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LOCAL/HOUSE BILLS
H 537 (SL 2013-271) (2013-2014) EDENTON-CHOWAN SCH. BD. TERMS. Filed Apr 3 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR FOUR-YEAR TERMS RATHER THAN SIX-YEAR TERMS FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE EDENTON-CHOWAN BOARD OF EDUCATION AND CHANGE THE ELECTION SCHEDULE FOR ONE DISTRICT SEAT.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR FOUR-YEAR TERMS RATHER THAN SIX-YEAR TERMS FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE EDENTON-CHOWAN BOARD OF EDUCATION AND CHANGE THE ELECTION SCHEDULE FOR ONE DISTRICT SEAT. Enacted July 18, 2013. Effective July 18, 2013.
| Intro. by Steinburg. | Chowan |
The Daily Bulletin: 2013-07-22
LOCAL/SENATE BILLS
S 81 (SL 2013-272) (2013-2014) CHARLOTTE DOUGLAS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (NEW). Filed Feb 13 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO CREATE THE CHARLOTTE DOUGLAS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE CHARLOTTE DOUGLAS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY. Enacted July 18, 2013. Effective July 18, 2013.
| Intro. by Rucho. | Mecklenburg |
S 229 (SL 2013-269) (2013-2014) OCEAN ISLE BEACH/SEA TURTLE SANCTUARY. Filed Mar 7 2013, AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE TOWN OF OCEAN ISLE BEACH TO CREATE A SEA TURTLE SANCTUARY AND TO EXCHANGE A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY FOR SERVICES.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE TOWN OF OCEAN ISLE BEACH TO CREATE A SEA TURTLE SANCTUARY AND TO EXCHANGE A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY FOR SERVICES. Enacted July 18, 2013. Effective July 18, 2013.
S 288 (SL 2013-270) (2013-2014) WAKE COMM VACANCY & ABERDEEN ZONING (NEW). Filed Mar 13 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT CONCERNING FILLING OF VACANCIES ON THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF WAKE COUNTY AND ESTABLISHING A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FATALITY PREVENTION AND PROTECTION REVIEW TEAM IN WAKE COUNTY AND TO PERMIT MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT ON CERTAIN PARCELS IN THE TOWN OF ABERDEEN.
AN ACT CONCERNING FILLING OF VACANCIES ON THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF WAKE COUNTY AND ESTABLISHING A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FATALITY PREVENTION AND PROTECTION REVIEW TEAM IN WAKE COUNTY AND TO PERMIT MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT ON CERTAIN PARCELS IN THE TOWN OF ABERDEEN. Enacted July 18, 2013. Effective July 18, 2013.
S 317 (2013-2014) GUILFORD AND STANLY ELECTION SYSTEMS (NEW). Filed Mar 13 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REDUCE THE SIZE OF THE GUILFORD COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION FROM ELEVEN TO NINE MEMBERS, TO ESTABLISH REVISED DISTRICTS FOR THE GUILFORD COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR PARTISAN ELECTIONS FOR THAT BOARD, AND TO DISTRICT THE STANLY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND THE STANLY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION.
House committee substitute makes the following changes to the 2nd edition.
Amends the short and long titles.
Provides that effective the first Monday in December of 2016, the Guilford Board of Education will reduce in size from 11 members to 9 members, by creating eight single-member districts with one at-large seat. In the 2016 general election and every four years after that, those elected in Districts 1, 2, 3, and 7 would be elected to a two-year term with subsequent members being elected to four-year terms. In the 2016 general election, Districts 4, 5, 6, 8 and the at-large member would be elected to four-year terms and every four years after that; members in 1, 2, 3, and 7 would be elected for two-year terms and then to four-year terms is 2018. The districts and boundaries to be used are as provided and described in the act. Amends the makeup of the districts. Makes conforming changes.
Subject to a voter referendum conducted during the May 2014 primary, if favorable, elections concerning the Guilford Board of Education will become partisan beginning with the 2016 election cycle. Effective December 1, 2016, vacancies on the Board would be filled as provided for in Section 6 of Chapter 78 of SL 1991, in accordance with GS 115C-37.1 and based on recommendations by the executive committee of the party of the vacating member.
Amends the makeup of the Stanly County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education, providing that the Board of Commissioners would expand to have seven members (was, five members elected at large for four-year staggered terms). Five members would be elected from single-member residency districts and two members would be elected at large. All members would be elected to serve four-year terms. In 2014 and every four years after that, members from Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4 and one at-large member would be elected. In 2016 and every four years after that, a member from District 5 and one at-large member would be elected. Provides that this act does not alter or change the term of office for any member that expires in 2016. Effective July 1, 2011.
Effective July 1, 2014, the Stanly County Board of Education would be reduced from nine members to seven members. Five members would be elected from single-member residency districts and two members elected at large. All members would serve four-year terms. Starting in 2014, and every four years after that, a member from District 1 and one at-large member would be elected. Beginning in 2016 and every four years after that, one member each from Districts 2, 3, 4, and 5 and one at-large member would be elected. The districts and boundaries to be used in the elections are as provided and described in the act.
Amends the enactment clause, providing that except as provided in the act, the provisions are effective when the act becomes law. Provides that Sections 1 and 2 of the act do not affect the terms of office of members of the Guilford County Board of Education elected in 2010 or 2012.
ACTIONS ON BILLS
Actions on Bills: 2013-07-22
PUBLIC BILLS
H 14: REV LAWS TECHNICAL, CLARIFYING, & ADMIN. CHG.
House: Concurred On 2nd Reading
H 15: VARIOUS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CHANGES.
House: Concurred In S/Com Sub
House: Ordered Enrolled
H 74: REGULATORY REFORM ACT OF 2013 (NEW).
House: Failed Concur In S Com Sub
House: Conf Com Appointed
Senate: Conf Com Appointed
H 135: ADJUST LANDFILL PERMIT FEE TIMING.
Senate: Withdrawn From Com
Senate: Re-ref Com On Finance
H 269: CHILDREN W/DISABILITIES SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS.
House: Concurred In S/Com Sub
House: Ordered Enrolled
H 359: RETIREMENT ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES ACT OF 2013.
House: Postponed To 07/23/2013
H 392: WARRANT STATUS/DRUG SCREEN PUBLIC ASSIST (NEW).
House: Failed Concur In S Com Sub
House: Conf Com Appointed
H 399: AMEND LAWS PERTAINING TO DHHS.-AB
House: Concurred In S/Com Sub
House: Ordered Enrolled
H 476: REWRITE UNDERGROUND DAMAGE PREVENTION ACT.
House: Concurred In S/Com Sub
House: Ordered Enrolled
H 522: FOREIGN LAWS/PROTECT CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS (NEW).
House: Rec From Senate
House: Rec To Concur S Com Sub
H 565: AMEND REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS' LAWS/FEES.
House: Concurred In S/Com Sub
House: Ordered Enrolled
H 692: AMEND PREDATORY LENDING LAW.
House: Concurred In S/Com Sub
House: Ordered Enrolled
H 936: WILDLIFE POACHER REWARD FUND.
House: Concurred In S Amend SA1
House: Ordered Enrolled
S 18: AMEND LOCKSMITH LICENSE ACT/RAISE FEE CEILING.
House: Withdrawn From Cal
House: Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
S 76: DOMESTIC ENERGY JOBS ACT.
House: Conf Report Adopted
S 151: COASTAL POLICY REFORM ACT OF 2013.
Ratified
S 182: LIMIT APPEALS TO SUPERIOR COURT.
House: Amend Adopted A1
House: Passed 2nd Reading
S 305: DMV COMMISSION CONTRACT CHANGES.
Ratified
S 321: INMATE COSTS/CT.APPT./NOTARIES.
House: Amend Adopted A5
House: Amend Adopted A6
S 337: NC CHARTER SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD (NEW).
House: Postponed To 07/23/2013
S 341: AMEND INTERBASIN TRANSFER LAW.
Ratified
S 379: EXP. OF NATURAL GAS & PROPANE FOR AGRICULTURE (NEW).
Ratified
S 402: APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2013.
Senate: Conf Com Reported
Senate: Placed On Cal For 07/23/2013
S 470: NO BEER/WINE IF PERMIT REVOKED OR SUSPENDED.
House: Reptd Fav
House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
House: Placed On Cal For 07/23/2013
S 473: HEALTH COST TRANSP/SPEAKER AND PPT STANDING (NEW).
House: Serial Referral To Finance Stricken
House: Withdrawn From Com
House: Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
S 480: UNC CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
House: Postponed To 07/23/2013
S 483: DOJ LEASES/SETOFF DEBT (NEW).
House: Withdrawn From Com
House: Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
S 515: JORDAN LAKE WATER QUALITY ACT (NEW).
House: Postponed To 07/24/2013
S 547: ENERGY SAVINGS CONTRACTING AMENDMENTS.
House: Passed 3rd Reading
S 581: ESTABLISH HISTORICAL BOILERS LICENSING ACT
House: Rec From Senate
S 626: RECODIFY ANIMAL SHELTER LAW.
Ratified
Actions on Bills: 2013-07-22
LOCAL BILLS
H 186: TOWNS ENFORCE NOISE ORDINANCES/LAKE NORMAN (NEW).
House: Concurred In S/Com Sub
House: Ordered Enrolled
H 191: GRIFTON/DEANNEXATION.
Ratified
Ch. SL 2013-315
H 493: ROBBINSVILLE/GRAHAM OCCUPANCY TAX (NEW).
House: Failed Concur In S Com Sub
House: Conf Com Appointed
Senate: Conf Com Appointed
H 523: PITT CO. BD. OF EDUCATION.
House: Concurred In S Amend SA1
House: Ordered Enrolled
H 530: BUNCOMBE MPO MEMBERSHIP.
House: Concurred In S/Com Sub
House: Ordered Enrolled
H 870: DUPLIN COUNTY BOARDS OF COMMS. AND EDUC. (NEW).
House: Concurred In S/Com Sub
House: Ordered Enrolled
H 1015: BESSEMER CITY ANNEXATION.
Senate: Withdrawn From Senate Clerk's Office
Senate: Passed 1st Reading
Senate: Ref To Com On Finance
S 317: GUILFORD AND STANLY ELECTION SYSTEMS (NEW).
House: Reptd Fav Com Substitute
House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
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