Senate amendments make the following changes to the 2nd edition, as amended.
Amendment #4 makes the following changes.
Amends GS 87-97 by deleting the proposed language that provided if a local government mandates that improved property be connected to a public water system, the local government must determine at the time of the application for and before issuing a permit to construct or repair a well whether the improved property will be served by the public system or the well. Adds new (m) requiring the local health department, after receiving an application for a construction permit for a new private drinking water well, and before issuing the permit, to determine if the property is within a jurisdictional area served by a public water system and take one of three specified actions on the permit depending on whether the property is within the jurisdiction of a public water system.
Makes technical changes.
Deletes proposed GS 136-66.1(b) and replaces it with the following. Prohibits reducing the number of travel lanes to accommodate the addition of bicycle lanes within the existing paved and marked travel lanes of any state highway system street or highway located in a municipality if (1) the street or highway has an average daily traffic volume of 20,000 vehicles per day or greater or (2) the action taken reduces the projected road capacity, for a 20-year period starting at the time the bicycle lane is established, to below a Level D. Makes conforming changes.
Deletes proposed GS 143-214.18, Exemption to riparian buffer requirements for certain private properties in the Neuse River and Tar-Pamlico River Basins.
Requires, until the convening of the 2016 Regular Session of the 2015 General Assembly, that 15A NCAC 02B .0233 (Neuse River Basin: Nutrient Sensitive Waters Management Strategy: Protection and Maintenance of Existing Riparian Buffers) be implemented as follows: (1) Zones 1 and 2 are not enforced, (2) the riparian buffer consists of the 30-foot riparian area that was formerly Zone 1, and (3) the activities and uses for the riparian buffer are those that could have occurred in Zone 2. Requires during that same time frame that all other rules adopted for the protection and maintenance of existing riparian buffers for nutrient sensitive waters be implemented in a manner that is consistent with the above provisions. Requires the Environmental Management Commission (EMC) to adopt temporary rules to amend its rules consistent with these provisions.
Amends proposed GS 143-214.19, Delineation of protective riparian buffers for coastal wetlands and marshlands, to make the statute's provisions applicable to all coastal wetlands and marshlands, not just those located in the Neuse or Tar-Pamlico River basins. Adds that the EMC must adopt temporary rules to amend its rules consistent with the statute.
Replaces the study requirement with the requirement that the Environmental Review Commission and Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) study the use of riparian buffers by the state and local governments, specifically examining the circumstances under which local governments have created development buffers along waterways that are wider than those established by the Commission or DENR. Sets out additional issues to be considered in the study. Requires a report on the study to the 2016 Regular Session of the 2015 General Assembly.
Amendment #7 makes the following changes.
Amends proposed GS 153A-457 (concerning county notice before construction) and GS 160A-499.4 (concerning city notice before construction) to require notice under the statute to be given in writing at least 30 days before beginning construction, except if (1) the construction is a repair of an emergency nature, the notice may be given by any means that the entity has for contacting the property owner within a reasonable time before or after commencement of the repair; (2) the property owner requests action of the county or city that requires construction activity; or (3) the property owner consents to less than 30 days' notice (was, notice must be in writing at least 30 days before commencement of construction, unless the construction is a repair of an emergency nature, upon which notice may be given by any means).
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AN ACT ALLOWING VOTERS TO ELECT, AND THEN RETAIN, JUSTICES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT FOR ELECTION. Enacted June 11, 2015. Effective June 11, 2015.
House committee substitute makes the following changes to the 1st edition.
Enacts the new Healthy Food Small Retailer Act in new Article 62B of GS Chapter 106 instead of in Part 2J of Article 10 of GS Chapter 143B.
Establishes the Healthy Food Small Retailer Fund (Fund) in the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (Department) (was, the Department of Commerce) and makes conforming changes. Amends the definition of small food retailer to limit the size to no more than 5,000 (was, 3,000) heated square feet.
Decreases the cap on the amount of funds that the Department may use to administer the Fund from 12% to 5% of the funds appropriated to the Fund.
Amends the entities that are to receive the Department's report on the use of funds in the Fund to require it be submitted to the House and Senate appropriations committees with jurisdiction over agriculture and natural and economic resources (was, to the Joint Legislative Economic Development and Global Engagement Oversight Committee).
Deletes the $1 million appropriation from the General Fund to the Department of Commerce which was to be allocated to the Fund.
Intro. by Holley, Whitmire, B. Brown, Lambeth. | GS 106 |
AN ACT TO ENACT THE RETIREMENT TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT OF 2015. Enacted June 11, 2015. Effective July 1, 2015.
Senate committee substitute makes the following changes to the 2nd edition.
Amends GS 58-19-5 to make a technical change.
Amends GS 58-19-25 by deleting the provision that required the Commissioner of Insurance to give all parties in interest notice and opportunity to be heard, and make specific findings of fact, before disallowing a disclaimer of affiliation.
Adds a section amending GS 20-309(a) to permit proof of insurance to be satisfied by producing records of insurance in either physical or electronic format. Effective when the act becomes law.
Enacts new GS 58-36-43 to authorize member companies writing private passenger automobile or homeowner's insurance to incorporate optional enhancements to their automobile and homeowners' programs that do not alter coverage under rate bureau jurisdiction. Sets out additional guidelines for the optional enhancements. Effective July 1, 2015, and applies to optional enhancements filed and approved after that date.
Changes the act's long title.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE TREASURER AUTHORITY IN THE HANDLING OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY DETERMINED TO BE OF A HAZARDOUS NATURE OR WHICH IS OTHERWISE REGULATED, ILLEGAL, OR WHICH HAS NO SUBSTANTIAL COMMERCIAL VALUE AND TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE FOR THE PROPER HANDLING AND DISPOSITION OF THESE MATERIALS ON THE PART OF FINANCIAL ORGANIZATIONS. Enacted June 11, 2015. Effective October 1, 2015.
Intro. by Hurley. | GS 116B |
Senate Amendment makes the following change to the 3rd edition.
Directs the Division of Health Service Regulation (Division) of the Department of Health and Human Services, in consultation with other specified entities, to also address lethal deterrents, such as pistols and revolvers, in its study on how emergency medical service personnel can protect themselves while performing their public health and safety duties.
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR WEEKEND BURIALS AT ALL OF THE STATE'S VETERANS CEMETERIES. Enacted June 11, 2015. Effective June 11, 2015.
Intro. by Shepard, Cleveland, Boles, Whitmire. | GS 65 |
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THAT COUNTIES MAY ENFORCE ORDINANCES WITHIN THE STATE'S PUBLIC TRUST AREAS. Enacted June 11, 2015. Effective June 11, 2015.
AN ACT TO ALTER THE STANDARD OF PROOF FOR PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS AND DISPATCHERS. Enacted June 11, 2015. Effective June 11, 2015.
Intro. by Torbett. | GS 99E |
AN ACT TO ENACT THE WOMEN AND CHILDREN'S PROTECTION ACT OF 2015. Enacted June 5, 2015. Effective June 5, 2015, except as otherwise provided.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF GRAFFITI VANDALISM. Enacted June 11, 2015. Effective December 1, 2015.
Intro. by McGrady, Glazier, B. Brown, J. Bell. | GS 14 |
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT STATE WILDLIFE LAWS DO NOT APPLY TO OPOSSUMS BETWEEN THE DATES OF DECEMBER 29 AND JANUARY 2. Enacted June 11, 2015. Effective June 11, 2015.
Intro. by West, Hager, McElraft, Lucas. | UNCODIFIED |
AN ACT TO MAKE IT A FELONY TO ASSAULT A MEMBER OF THE NORTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD WHO IS DISCHARGING OR ATTEMPTING TO DISCHARGE OFFICIAL DUTIES. Enacted June 11, 2015. Effective December 1, 2015.
Intro. by Whitmire, Pendleton. | GS 14 |
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AN ACT TO ALLOW MAGISTRATES, ASSISTANT REGISTERS OF DEEDS, AND DEPUTY REGISTERS OF DEEDS TO RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM PERFORMING DUTIES RELATED TO MARRIAGE CEREMONIES DUE TO SINCERELY HELD RELIGIOUS OBJECTION. Enacted June 11, 2015. Effective June 11, 2015.
AN ACT URGING ALL COASTAL COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO OFFER COURSES ON COMMERCIAL FISHING AND AQUACULTURE. Enacted June 11, 2015. Effective June 11, 2015.
Intro. by Cook, Tillman, Sanderson. | UNCODIFIED |
AN ACT AUTHORIZING LOCAL BOARDS OF EDUCATION TO MAKE OUTDOOR SCHOOL PROPERTY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES AND TO MAKE OTHER CONFORMING CHANGES. Enacted June 11, 2015. Effective June 11, 2015.
Intro. by Pate, Tillman, Van Duyn. | GS 115C |
AN ACT TO REPEAL REFERENCES TO THE ABC'S PROGRAM IN THE GENERAL STATUTES. Enacted June 11, 2015. Effective June 11, 2015.
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House amendment makes the following changes to the 1st edition.
Amends GS 105-540, as enacted in this act, creating a subsection (b), which provides that a tax levied under new Article 47 of GS Chapter 105 may not be in effect in a county at the same time as a tax that is levied under either Article 43 (Local Government Sales and Use Taxes for Public Transportation) or Article 46 (One-Quarter Cent County Sales and use Tax) of GS Chapter 105. Makes organizational changes. Amends the catch phrase for GS 105-540 to Applicability; limitation (was, Limitations).
Intro. by Pierce, Goodman. | Hoke |
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AN ACT TO INCREASE THE MONTHLY PENSION BENEFIT PAID TO MEMBERS OF THE WILKESBORO FIREMEN'S SUPPLEMENTAL PENSION FUND. Enacted June 11, 2015. Effective July 1, 2015.
Intro. by Randleman. | Wilkes |
Actions on Bills: 2015-06-15
H 19: MODIFY DEFINITION OF FIREFIGHTER. (NEW)
H 44: LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGULATORY REFORM 2015. (NEW)
H 86: UTILITY LINE RELOACTION/SCHOOL BOARD.
H 148: INSURANCE REQUIRED FOR MOPEDS. (NEW)
H 154: LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN STATE HEALTH PLAN. (NEW)
H 250: HEALTHY FOOD SMALL RETAILER/CORNER STORE ACT.
H 287: AMEND INSURANCE LAWS.-AB
H 288: INSURANCE TECHNICAL CHANGES.-AB
H 327: EMS PERSONNEL TECHNICAL CHANGES. (NEW)
H 339: ADD FONTA FLORA TRAIL TO STATE PARKS SYSTEM.
H 562: AMEND FIREARM LAWS.
H 652: RIGHT TO TRY ACT FOR TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS.
H 766: AMEND CBD OIL STATUTE.
H 812: GRANT RECIPIENTS POSTED ON GRANTOR WEB SITE.
H 836: ELECTION MODIFICATIONS.
S 7: FOOD STAND SEATING & OUTDOOR FOOD SERVICE.
S 88: POLE ATTACHMENT DISPUTES (NEW).
S 301: DOT/PURCHASE OF CONTAMINATED LAND.-AB
S 345: LIMIT STORAGE DURATION FOR DAMAGED VEHICLE (NEW).
S 423: FOSTER CARE FAMILY ACT.
S 448: EQUALIZE TAX ON PROPANE USED AS A MOTOR FUEL.
S 462: PUBLIC AUTHORITIES/NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS.
S 488: AMEND UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT.-AB
S 578: TRANSITION CERTAIN ABUSE INVESTIGATIONS/DCDEE.
S 596: PROTECTION AGAINST UNCONST. FOREIGN JUDGMNTS.
S 600: APPRAISER COMPENSATION/JUDGE PERFORM MARRIAGE (NEW).
S 682: MODIFY SUNSET RE: CONTINGENT AUDITS.
S 716: MOUNTAIN ENERGY ACT OF 2015 (NEW).
Actions on Bills: 2015-06-15
H 73: CARY ANNEXATION.
H 99: TOWN OF POLKTON/DEANNEXATION.
H 218: CLAYTON ANNEXATION.
H 247: HOKE COUNTY LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX.
H 337: TOWN OF CARY/RELEASE UNNEEDED EASEMENTS.
H 353: WILSON'S MILLS/SATELLITE ANNEXATIONS.
H 386: HOPE MILLS/SPRING LAKE/SATELLITE ANNEXATIONS (NEW).
H 411: TOWN OF ANGIER/DEANNEXATION.
H 412: DUNN ANNEXATION/HOLLY RIDGE ANNEXATION.
H 415: FONTANA DAM/ESTABLISH ELECTRIC POWER BOARD.
H 426: TOWN OF WELDON/DEANNEXATION.
H 526: STANFIELD ANNEXATION/LOCUST DEANNEXATION (NEW).
S 101: OMNIBUS LOCAL ACT (NEW).
S 141: WAYNESVILLE ANNEXATION/REFERENDUM.
S 218: FRANKLIN/ARCHDALE/SATELLITE ANNEXATIONS.
S 256: DURHAM VOLUNTARY ANNEXATIONS/ADJACENT STREETS.
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