The Daily Bulletin: 2013-09-03

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The Daily Bulletin: 2013-09-03

PUBLIC/HOUSE BILLS
H 14 (SL 2013-414) (2013-2014) REV LAWS TECHNICAL, CLARIFYING, & ADMIN. CHG. Filed Jan 30 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL, CLARIFYING, AND ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES TO THE REVENUE LAWS AND RELATED STATUTES, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE REVENUE LAWS STUDY COMMITTEE.

AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL, CLARIFYING, AND ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES TO THE REVENUE LAWS AND RELATED STATUTES, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE REVENUE LAWS STUDY COMMITTEE. Enacted August 23, 2013. Sections 5 through 7 are effective for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2012. The remainder is effective August 23, 2013, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Howard.GS 105, GS 20, GS 62A, GS 66, GS 113A, GS 160A
H 15 (SL 2013-415) (2013-2014) VARIOUS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CHANGES. Filed Jan 30 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO (1) FACILITATE THE USE OF VEHICLES EXCLUSIVELY FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING, OR OTHER EMERGENCY RESPONSE PURPOSES BY THE DIVISION OF PARKS AND RECREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE NORTH CAROLINA FOREST SERVICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES; AND (2) DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO STUDY METHODS OF ALLOWING PRISONERS TO CONTRIBUTE TO CLEANUP AND MITIGATION EFFORTS IN CONNECTION WITH STATES OF EMERGENCY DECLARED IN THIS STATE.

AN ACT TO (1) FACILITATE THE USE OF VEHICLES EXCLUSIVELY FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING, OR OTHER EMERGENCY RESPONSE PURPOSES BY THE DIVISION OF PARKS AND RECREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE NORTH CAROLINA FOREST SERVICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES; AND (2) DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO STUDY METHODS OF ALLOWING PRISONERS TO CONTRIBUTE TO CLEANUP AND MITIGATION EFFORTS IN CONNECTION WITH STATES OF EMERGENCY DECLARED IN THIS STATE. Enacted August 23, 2013. Section 1 is effective October 1, 2013. The remainder is effective August 23, 2013.

Intro. by Faircloth, Saine, Boles. STUDY, GS 20
H 74 (SL 2013-413) (2013-2014) REGULATORY REFORM ACT OF 2013 (NEW). Filed Feb 5 2013, AN ACT TO IMPROVE AND STREAMLINE THE REGULATORY PROCESS IN ORDER TO STIMULATE JOB CREATION, TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY REGULATION, TO MAKE VARIOUS OTHER STATUTORY CHANGES, AND TO AMEND CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES LAWS.

AN ACT TO IMPROVE AND STREAMLINE THE REGULATORY PROCESS IN ORDER TO STIMULATE JOB CREATION, TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY REGULATION, TO MAKE VARIOUS OTHER STATUTORY CHANGES, AND TO AMEND CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES LAWS. Enacted August 23, 2013. Effective August 23, 2013, except as otherwise provided.

H 92 (SL 2013-410) (2013-2014) GSC TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS 2013. Filed Feb 12 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE GENERAL STATUTES AND SESSION LAWS, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE GENERAL STATUTES COMMISSION, AND TO MAKE ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL AND OTHER CHANGES TO THE GENERAL STATUTES AND SESSION LAWS.

AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE GENERAL STATUTES AND SESSION LAWS, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE GENERAL STATUTES COMMISSION, AND TO MAKE ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL AND OTHER CHANGES TO THE GENERAL STATUTES AND SESSION LAWS. Enacted August 23, 2013. Effective August 23, 2013, except as otherwise provided.

H 122 (SL 2013-411) (2013-2014) AMEND INTERLOCUTORY APPEALS/FAMILY LAW. Filed Feb 19 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAWS PERTAINING TO INTERLOCUTORY APPEALS AS RELATED TO FAMILY LAW.

AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAWS PERTAINING TO INTERLOCUTORY APPEALS AS RELATED TO FAMILY LAW. Enacted August 23, 2013. Effective August 23, 2013.

Intro. by Glazier, Stevens. GS 7A, GS 50
H 135 (SL 2013-408) (2013-2014) ADJUST LANDFILL PERMIT FEE TIMING. Filed Feb 20 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FEE SCHEDULE FOR PERMITS FOR SANITARY LANDFILLS AND TRANSFER STATIONS TO REFLECT EXTENSION OF THE DURATION OF THESE PERMITS AS DIRECTED BY S.L. 2012-187, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMISSION.

AN ACT TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FEE SCHEDULE FOR PERMITS FOR SANITARY LANDFILLS AND TRANSFER STATIONS TO REFLECT EXTENSION OF THE DURATION OF THESE PERMITS AS DIRECTED BY S.L. 2012-187, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMISSION. Enacted August 23, 2013. Effective August 23, 2013, and applies to permit applications submitted on or after July 1, 2013.

Intro. by Samuelson, McElraft, McGrady.GS 130A
H 293 (SL 2013-412) (2013-2014) MORTGAGES/S.A.F.E. ACT. Filed Mar 13 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT AMENDING THE SECURE AND FAIR ENFORCEMENT MORTGAGE LICENSING ACT TO REDUCE REGULATORY BURDENS, MAKING CLARIFYING AND TECHNICAL CHANGES, AND MODIFYING CERTAIN FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS.

AN ACT AMENDING THE SECURE AND FAIR ENFORCEMENT MORTGAGE LICENSING ACT TO REDUCE REGULATORY BURDENS, MAKING CLARIFYING AND TECHNICAL CHANGES, AND MODIFYING CERTAIN FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS. Enacted August 23, 2013. Effective August 23, 2013.

Intro. by Szoka, J. Bell, Hardister.GS 45, GS 53
H 321 (SL 2013-409) (2013-2014) AMEND LOCAL SOLID WASTE PLANNING. Filed Mar 14 2013, AN ACT TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT THAT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN.

AN ACT TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT THAT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN. Enacted August 23, 2013. Effective August 23, 2013.

Intro. by McGrady, McElraft, G. Graham, Speciale.GS 130A
H 359 (SL 2013-405) (2013-2014) RETIREMENT ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES ACT OF 2013. Filed Mar 19 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MAKE CHANGES TO ADMINISTRATION OF THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS THAT WILL EXTEND THE TRANSFER BENEFIT OPTION TO PARTICIPANTS IN THE 403(B) SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PLAN, CLARIFY THE TIMING OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY OFFSET FOR LONG‑TERM DISABILITY BENEFITS, ESTABLISH A 415(M) BENEFITS PRESERVATION ARRANGEMENT AS ALLOWED UNDER FEDERAL LAW, AND PROVIDE THAT DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDERS DIVIDING INTERESTS UNDER THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM MUST BE SUBMITTED ON APPROVED FORMS, AND TO CORRECT AN OVERSIGHT IN THE DISABILITY INCOME PLAN, AND TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS FOR ALLOWANCE OF RETROACTIVE MEMBERSHIP SERVICE IN THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

AN ACT TO MAKE CHANGES TO ADMINISTRATION OF THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS THAT WILL EXTEND THE TRANSFER BENEFIT OPTION TO PARTICIPANTS IN THE 403(B) SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PLAN, CLARIFY THE TIMING OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY OFFSET FOR LONG‑TERM DISABILITY BENEFITS, ESTABLISH A 415(M) BENEFITS PRESERVATION ARRANGEMENT AS ALLOWED UNDER FEDERAL LAW, AND PROVIDE THAT DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDERS DIVIDING INTERESTS UNDER THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM MUST BE SUBMITTED ON APPROVED FORMS, AND TO CORRECT AN OVERSIGHT IN THE DISABILITY INCOME PLAN, AND TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS FOR ALLOWANCE OF RETROACTIVE MEMBERSHIP SERVICE IN THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. Enacted August 23, 2013. Section 3 is effective January 1, 2014. Section 5 is effective January 1, 2012, and applies to persons retiring on or after that date. Section 4 is effective September 1, 2013. The remainder is effective July 1, 2013.

Intro. by Moffitt. GS 128, GS 135
H 417 (SL 2013-406) (2013-2014) MODIFY INTERNAL AUDITING STATUTES. Filed Mar 21 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MODIFY THE INTERNAL AUDITING STATUTES APPLICABLE TO LARGE STATE DEPARTMENTS AND THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM.

AN ACT TO MODIFY THE INTERNAL AUDITING STATUTES APPLICABLE TO LARGE STATE DEPARTMENTS AND THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM. Enacted August 23, 2013. Effective August 23, 2013. GS 143-749, as enacted by this act, applies to offenses committed on or after December 1, 2013.

Intro. by Hastings, Stone, S. Ross, R. Brown.GS 143
H 476 (SL 2013-407) (2013-2014) REWRITE UNDERGROUND DAMAGE PREVENTION ACT. Filed Mar 28 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT REWRITING THE LAWS REGULATING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DAMAGE PREVENTION.

AN ACT REWRITING THE LAWS REGULATING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DAMAGE PREVENTION. Enacted August 23, 2013. Effective October 1, 2014.

Intro. by Hager, Moffitt, Murry.GS 87
H 522 (SL 2013-416) (2013-2014) FOREIGN LAWS/PROTECT CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS (NEW). Filed Apr 2 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROTECT RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES GRANTED UNDER THE UNITED STATES AND NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION IN THE APPLICATION OF FOREIGN LAW.

AN ACT TO PROTECT RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES GRANTED UNDER THE UNITED STATES AND NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION IN THE APPLICATION OF FOREIGN LAW. Enacted August 26, 2013. Effective September 1, 2013.

Intro. by Avila.GS 1
H 552 (SL 2013-402) (2013-2014) REMOVE AREA FROM COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT. Filed Apr 3 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE TO REMOVE AN AREA FROM A COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT.

AN ACT TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE TO REMOVE AN AREA FROM A COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT. Enacted August 23, 2013. Effective August 23, 2013.

Intro. by McElraft.GS 153A
H 565 (SL 2013-403) (2013-2014) AMEND REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS' LAWS/FEES. Filed Apr 3 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAWS REGULATING REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS.

AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAWS REGULATING REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS. Enacted August 23, 2013. Sections 10 and 11 are effective August 23, 2013. The remainder is effective January 1, 2014.

Intro. by Szoka, Howard, B. Brown, Saine.STUDY, GS 93E, GS 114
H 652 (SL 2013-404) (2013-2014) MODIFY JUDICIAL DISCIPLINE (NEW). Filed Apr 9 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MODIFY THE LAW REGARDING DISCIPLINE FOR JUDGES.

AN ACT TO MODIFY THE LAW REGARDING DISCIPLINE FOR JUDGES. Enacted August 23, 2013. Effective August 23, 2013.

Intro. by Davis, Stam.GS 7A
H 692 (SL 2013-399) (2013-2014) AMEND PREDATORY LENDING LAW. Filed Apr 9 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AMEND THE NORTH CAROLINA ANTI-PREDATORY LENDING LAW, AND TO LIMIT THE PROVISIONS OF STATE MORTGAGE LENDING LAW TO BEING NO MORE RESTRICTIVE THAN FEDERAL LAW.

AN ACT TO AMEND THE NORTH CAROLINA ANTI-PREDATORY LENDING LAW, AND TO LIMIT THE PROVISIONS OF STATE MORTGAGE LENDING LAW TO BEING NO MORE RESTRICTIVE THAN FEDERAL LAW. Enacted August 23, 2013. Effective October 1, 2013.

Intro. by Szoka, Hanes, Dockham, Samuelson.GS 24
H 727 (SL 2013-400) (2013-2014) ALT. PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING SALVAGE TITLE. Filed Apr 10 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ALLOW THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO ISSUE A SALVAGE CERTIFICATE OF TITLE TO AN INSURANCE COMPANY OR USED CAR DEALER IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS WHERE THE INSURANCE COMPANY OR USED CAR DEALER IS UNABLE TO OBTAIN THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE FROM THE OWNER OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE.

AN ACT TO ALLOW THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO ISSUE A SALVAGE CERTIFICATE OF TITLE TO AN INSURANCE COMPANY OR USED CAR DEALER IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS WHERE THE INSURANCE COMPANY OR USED CAR DEALER IS UNABLE TO OBTAIN THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE FROM THE OWNER OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE. Enacted August 23, 2013. Effective October 1, 2013.

Intro. by Hamilton.GS 105, GS 20
H 857 (SL 2013-401) (2013-2014) PUBLIC CONTRACTS/CONSTRUCTION METHODS/DB/P3. Filed Apr 11 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT AUTHORIZING PUBLIC CONTRACTS TO UTILIZE THE DESIGN BUILD METHOD OR PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.

AN ACT AUTHORIZING PUBLIC CONTRACTS TO UTILIZE THE DESIGN BUILD METHOD OR PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS. Enacted August 23, 2013. Effective thirty days after August 23, 2013.

Intro. by Arp, Bryan, Moffitt, Hager.STUDY, GS 115C, GS 44A, GS 143
H 1024 (2013-2014) ADJOURN RECONVENED SESSION. Filed Sep 3 2013, A JOINT RESOLUTION ADJOURNING THE RECONVENED SESSION.

Joint Resolution provides that the Senate and House of Representatives will adjourn the Reconvened 2013 Session of the 2013 General Assembly on September 4, 2013, and reconvene May 14, 2014 at noon.

Effective when ratified.

Intro. by T. Moore. JOINT RES

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PUBLIC/SENATE BILLS
S 71 (SL 2013-383) (2013-2014) AMEND IRRIGATION CONTRACTORS LICENSING LAWS. Filed Feb 7 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT AMENDING THE LAWS REGULATING IRRIGATION CONTRACTORS TO PROVIDE SUBSTANTIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSING CORPORATIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF LICENSES TO NONRESIDENTS, TO CLARIFY THE FEE STRUCTURE AND TO MAKE OTHER CONFORMING CHANGES.

AN ACT AMENDING THE LAWS REGULATING IRRIGATION CONTRACTORS TO PROVIDE SUBSTANTIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSING CORPORATIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF LICENSES TO NONRESIDENTS, TO CLARIFY THE FEE STRUCTURE AND TO MAKE OTHER CONFORMING CHANGES. Enacted August 23, 2013. Effective October 1, 2013.

Intro. by Tucker. GS 89G
S 151 (SL 2013-384) (2013-2014) COASTAL POLICY REFORM ACT OF 2013. Filed Feb 28 2013, AN ACT TO AMEND MARINE FISHERIES LAWS; AMEND THE LAWS GOVERNING THE CONSTRUCTION OF TERMINAL GROINS; AND CLARIFY THAT CITIES MAY ENFORCE ORDINANCES WITHIN THE STATE'S PUBLIC TRUST AREAS.

AN ACT TO AMEND MARINE FISHERIES LAWS; AMEND THE LAWS GOVERNING THE CONSTRUCTION OF TERMINAL GROINS; AND CLARIFY THAT CITIES MAY ENFORCE ORDINANCES WITHIN THE STATE'S PUBLIC TRUST AREAS. Enacted August 23, 2013. Effective August 23, 2013.

Intro. by Rabon.GS 113, GS 113A, GS 160A
S 182 (SL 2013-385) (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.

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. Enacted August 23, 2013. Effective December 1, 2013.

Intro. by Brunstetter. GS 15A, GS 20, GS 113
S 321 (SL 2013-387) (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.

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. Enacted August 23, 2013. Sections 1 and 3 are effective September 1, 2013. Section 2 is effective July 1, 2014. The remainder is effective August 23, 2013.

Intro. by J. Davis, Newton, Goolsby. GS 7A, GS 10B, GS 153A
S 341 (SL 2013-388) (2013-2014) AMEND INTERBASIN TRANSFER LAW. Filed Mar 18 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AN EXPEDITED PROCESS FOR THE MODIFICATION OF INTERBASIN TRANSFER CERTIFICATES AND FOR THE ISSUANCE OF INTERBASIN TRANSFER CERTIFICATES IN THE CENTRAL COASTAL PLAIN CAPACITY USE AREA AND THE COASTAL AREA COUNTIES AND TO AMEND S.L. 2013-50, AN ACT TO PROMOTE THE PROVISION OF REGIONAL WATER AND SEWER SERVICES BY TRANSFERRING OWNERSHIP AND OPERATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS TO A METROPOLITAN WATER AND SEWERAGE DISTRICT.

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AN EXPEDITED PROCESS FOR THE MODIFICATION OF INTERBASIN TRANSFER CERTIFICATES AND FOR THE ISSUANCE OF INTERBASIN TRANSFER CERTIFICATES IN THE CENTRAL COASTAL PLAIN CAPACITY USE AREA AND THE COASTAL AREA COUNTIES AND TO AMEND S.L. 2013-50, AN ACT TO PROMOTE THE PROVISION OF REGIONAL WATER AND SEWER SERVICES BY TRANSFERRING OWNERSHIP AND OPERATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS TO A METROPOLITAN WATER AND SEWERAGE DISTRICT. Enacted August 23, 2013. Effective August 23, 2013.

Intro. by Rabon. GS 143
S 368 (SL 2013-389) (2013-2014) COUNTY/SHERIFF FEE CHANGES/FELONY ESCAPE (NEW). Filed Mar 19 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR A TEN-DOLLAR CO-PAY FOR PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION DISPENSED IN A COUNTY JAIL, TO PROVIDE THE PISTOL PERMIT FEE TO BE AN APPLICATION FEE, AND TO MAKE IT A FELONY TO ESCAPE FROM A COUNTY FACILITY WHEN CHARGED WITH AND BEING HELD FOR A FELONY.

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR A TEN-DOLLAR CO-PAY FOR PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION DISPENSED IN A COUNTY JAIL, TO PROVIDE THE PISTOL PERMIT FEE TO BE AN APPLICATION FEE, AND TO MAKE IT A FELONY TO ESCAPE FROM A COUNTY FACILITY WHEN CHARGED WITH AND BEING HELD FOR A FELONY. Enacted August 23, 2013. Section 3 is effective December 1, 2013. The remainder is effective August 1, 2013.

Intro. by Bingham.GS 14, GS 153A
S 409 (SL 2013-390) (2013-2014) ASSESS COSTS/RESTRAINING ORDERS (NEW). Filed Mar 25 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AMEND PROCEDURES, CLARIFY COSTS AND ATTORNEYS' FEES PROVISIONS APPLICABLE WHEN RELIEF IS NOT ORDERED IN CHAPTER 50B PROTECTIVE ORDER AND CHAPTER 50C NO CONTACT ORDER CASES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES UPON THE GRANT OF RELIEF IN CHAPTER 50C CASES.

AN ACT TO AMEND PROCEDURES, CLARIFY COSTS AND ATTORNEYS' FEES PROVISIONS APPLICABLE WHEN RELIEF IS NOT ORDERED IN CHAPTER 50B PROTECTIVE ORDER AND CHAPTER 50C NO CONTACT ORDER CASES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES UPON THE GRANT OF RELIEF IN CHAPTER 50C CASES. Enacted August 23, 2013. Effective October 1, 2013.

Intro. by Tarte. GS 50B, GS 50C
S 420 (SL 2013-391) (2013-2014) UI LAWS ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (NEW). Filed Mar 26 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND CLARIFYING CHANGES TO THE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE LAWS.

AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND CLARIFYING CHANGES TO THE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE LAWS. Enacted August 23, 2013. Effective July 1, 2013. Changes made by this act to the determination and application of the contribution rate apply to contributions payable for calendar quarters beginning on or after January 1, 2014.

Intro. by Clark.GS 96
S 470 (SL 2013-392) (2013-2014) NO BEER/WINE IF PERMIT REVOKED OR SUSPENDED. Filed Mar 27 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE CONSUMPTION OF MALT BEVERAGES OR UNFORTIFIED WINE ON THE PREMISES OF ANY BUSINESS DURING THE PERIOD OF TIME WHERE ANY ON-PREMISES PERMIT ISSUED TO THE BUSINESS AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF MALT BEVERAGES OR UNFORTIFIED WINE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED BY THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSION AND AMEND THE DEFINITION OF A CONVENTION CENTER FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE'S ABC LAWS.

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE CONSUMPTION OF MALT BEVERAGES OR UNFORTIFIED WINE ON THE PREMISES OF ANY BUSINESS DURING THE PERIOD OF TIME WHERE ANY ON-PREMISES PERMIT ISSUED TO THE BUSINESS AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF MALT BEVERAGES OR UNFORTIFIED WINE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED BY THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSION AND AMEND THE DEFINITION OF A CONVENTION CENTER FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE'S ABC LAWS. Enacted August 23, 2013. Section 1 is effective December 1, 2013. The remainder is effective August 23, 2013.

Intro. by Wade, Gunn.GS 18B
S 473 (SL 2013-393) (2013-2014) HEALTH COST TRANSP/SPEAKER AND PPT STANDING (NEW). Filed Mar 27 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS OF HOUSE BILL 834 RELATED TO HEALTH CARE COST REDUCTION AND TRANSPARENCY AND FAIR HEALTH CARE BILLING AND COLLECTIONS PRACTICES; AND TO ALLOW THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE AND PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE, AS AGENTS OF THE STATE, TO JOINTLY INTERVENE ON BEHALF OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN ANY JUDICIAL PROCEEDING CHALLENGING A NORTH CAROLINA STATUTE OR A PROVISION OF THE NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION.

AN ACT TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS OF HOUSE BILL 834 RELATED TO HEALTH CARE COST REDUCTION AND TRANSPARENCY AND FAIR HEALTH CARE BILLING AND COLLECTIONS PRACTICES; AND TO ALLOW THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE AND PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE, AS AGENTS OF THE STATE, TO JOINTLY INTERVENE ON BEHALF OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN ANY JUDICIAL PROCEEDING CHALLENGING A NORTH CAROLINA STATUTE OR A PROVISION OF THE NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION. Enacted August 23, 2013. Section 1 is effective December 1, 2013. Section 2 is effective October 1, 2013. The remainder is effective August 23, 2013.

Intro. by Rucho, Brown.GS 1, GS 131E
S 480 (SL 2013-394) (2013-2014) UNC CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. Filed Mar 27 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ACQUISITION OR CONSTRUCTION AND THE FINANCING, WITHOUT APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE GENERAL FUND, OF CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS OF THE CONSTITUENT INSTITUTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA.

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ACQUISITION OR CONSTRUCTION AND THE FINANCING, WITHOUT APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE GENERAL FUND, OF CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS OF THE CONSTITUENT INSTITUTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA. Enacted August 23, 2013. Effective August 23, 2013.

Intro. by Apodaca. GS 18B
S 515 (SL 2013-395) (2013-2014) JORDAN LAKE WATER QUALITY ACT (NEW). Filed Mar 27 2013, AN ACT TO DELAY ADDITIONAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE JORDAN LAKE RULES AND JORDAN LAKE SESSION LAWS AND PROVIDE FOR ALTERNATIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROTECTION OF EXISTING BUFFERS RULE.

AN ACT TO DELAY ADDITIONAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE JORDAN LAKE RULES AND JORDAN LAKE SESSION LAWS AND PROVIDE FOR ALTERNATIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROTECTION OF EXISTING BUFFERS RULE. Enacted August 23, 2013. Effective August 23, 2013.

Intro. by Gunn, Wade.UNCODIFIED
S 547 (SL 2013-396) (2013-2014) ENERGY SAVINGS CONTRACTING AMENDMENTS. Filed Mar 28 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AMEND THE STATUTES GOVERNING GUARANTEED ENERGY SAVINGS CONTRACTS FOR GOVERNMENTAL UNITS.

AN ACT TO AMEND THE STATUTES GOVERNING GUARANTEED ENERGY SAVINGS CONTRACTS FOR GOVERNMENTAL UNITS. Enacted August 23, 2013. Effective August 23, 2013.

Intro. by Hunt.GS 142, GS 143
S 553 (SL 2013-397) (2013-2014) LME/MCO ENROLLEE GRIEVANCES & APPEALS. Filed Mar 28 2013, AN ACT TO ESTABLISH GRIEVANCE AND APPEAL PROCEDURES FOR LOCAL MANAGEMENT ENTITY/MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATION (LME/MCO) MEDICAID ENROLLEES; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO ESTABLISH A SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS TRANSITIONING FROM INSTITUTIONAL SETTINGS TO INTEGRATED COMMUNITY-BASED SETTINGS, TO CLARIFY HOW FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF THIS PROGRAM SHALL BE USED, AND TO CREATE A COMMUNITY LIVING HOUSING FUND WITHIN THE HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY TO INTEGRATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES INTO COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORTED HOUSING; AND TO MODIFY ALLOCATION OF STATE'S SHARE IN HOSPITAL PROVIDER ASSESSMENT TAX.

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH GRIEVANCE AND APPEAL PROCEDURES FOR LOCAL MANAGEMENT ENTITY/MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATION (LME/MCO) MEDICAID ENROLLEES; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO ESTABLISH A SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS TRANSITIONING FROM INSTITUTIONAL SETTINGS TO INTEGRATED COMMUNITY-BASED SETTINGS, TO CLARIFY HOW FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF THIS PROGRAM SHALL BE USED, AND TO CREATE A COMMUNITY LIVING HOUSING FUND WITHIN THE HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY TO INTEGRATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES INTO COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORTED HOUSING; AND TO MODIFY ALLOCATION OF STATE'S SHARE IN HOSPITAL PROVIDER ASSESSMENT TAX. Enacted August 23, 2013. Section 7 is effective October 1, 2013. Section 10 is effective July 1, 2013. The remainder is effective August 23, 2013.

Intro. by Hise. GS 108A, GS 122C, GS 122E, GS 150B, GS 108D
S 558 (SL 2013-398) (2013-2014) TREASURER'S INVESTMENTS. Filed Mar 28 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW GOVERNING THE STATE TREASURER'S INVESTMENT AUTHORITY WITH REGARD TO SPECIAL FUNDS HELD BY THE TREASURER.

AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW GOVERNING THE STATE TREASURER'S INVESTMENT AUTHORITY WITH REGARD TO SPECIAL FUNDS HELD BY THE TREASURER. Enacted August 23, 2013. Effective August 23, 2013.

Intro. by Hise.GS 147

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The Daily Bulletin: 2013-09-03

LOCAL/SENATE BILLS
S 315 (SL 2013-386) (2013-2014) MUNICIPAL SERVICES (NEW). Filed Mar 13 2013, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN A PROPERLY SUBMITTED VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PETITION IS DEFEATED BY VOTE OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNING BODY THE MUNICIPALITY MUST PROVIDE SOME MUNICIPAL SERVICES UPON PAYMENT OF DEFINED COSTS, TO LEGISLATIVELY ANNEX CERTAIN PROPERTY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF DURHAM THAT WAS PETITIONED FOR ANNEXATION, AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF DURHAM TO ALLOW THE CITY TO DELAY THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF VOLUNTARY ANNEXATIONS, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF DURHAM TO USE DESIGN-BUILD DELIVERY METHODS FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A POLICE HEADQUARTERS AND ANNEX FACILITY, TWO POLICE SERVICE CENTERS, AND A 911 FACILITY, AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF DURHAM TO CONSTRUCT WATER TREATMENT PLANT AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PROJECTS WITHOUT COMPLYING WITH SPECIFIED PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 8 OF CHAPTER 143 OF THE GENERAL STATUTES, AND CONCERNING NOTES OR DEEDS OF TRUST TO RESERVE WASTEWATER TREATMENT CAPACITY.

 AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN A PROPERLY SUBMITTED VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PETITION IS DEFEATED BY VOTE OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNING BODY THE MUNICIPALITY MUST PROVIDE SOME MUNICIPAL SERVICES UPON PAYMENT OF DEFINED COSTS, TO LEGISLATIVELY ANNEX CERTAIN PROPERTY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF DURHAM THAT WAS PETITIONED FOR ANNEXATION, AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF DURHAM TO ALLOW THE CITY TO DELAY THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF VOLUNTARY ANNEXATIONS, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF DURHAM TO USE DESIGN-BUILD DELIVERY METHODS FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A POLICE HEADQUARTERS AND ANNEX FACILITY, TWO POLICE SERVICE CENTERS, AND A 911 FACILITY, AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF DURHAM TO CONSTRUCT WATER TREATMENT PLANT AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PROJECTS WITHOUT COMPLYING WITH SPECIFIED PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 8 OF CHAPTER 143 OF THE GENERAL STATUTES, AND CONCERNING NOTES OR DEEDS OF TRUST TO RESERVE WASTEWATER TREATMENT CAPACITY. Enacted August 23, 2013. Effective August 23, 2013.

Intro. by McKissick, Woodard. Durham, GS 160A
ACTIONS ON BILLS

Actions on Bills: 2013-09-03

PUBLIC BILLS

H 392: WARRANT STATUS/DRUG SCREEN PUBLIC ASSIST (NEW).

    House: Added to Calendar
    House: Veto Overridden
    Senate: Rec From House

H 786: RECLAIM NC ACT.

    House: Added to Calendar
    House: Veto Overridden
    Senate: Rec From House

H 1024: ADJOURN RECONVENED SESSION.

    House: Filed
    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Cal Pursuant 32(a)
    House: Added to Calendar
    House: Passed 2nd Reading
    House: Passed 3rd Reading
    Senate: Rec From House
    Senate: Passed 1st Reading
    Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

Actions on Bills: 2013-09-03

No local actions on bills

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