The Daily Bulletin: 2015-06-22

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The Daily Bulletin: 2015-06-22

PUBLIC/HOUSE BILLS
H 16 (2015-2016) REPEAL OUTDATED REPORTS.-AB Filed Jan 28 2015, AN ACT TO REPEAL OUTDATED AND UNNECESSARY INSURANCE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE.

AN ACT TO REPEAL OUTDATED AND UNNECESSARY INSURANCE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE. Enacted June 19, 2015. Effective June 19, 2015.

Intro. by Pendleton.GS 58
H 163 (2015-2016) CAPTIVE INSURANCE AMENDMENTS. Filed Mar 5 2015, AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CLARIFYING AND TECHNICAL CHANGES TO THE NORTH CAROLINA CAPTIVE INSURANCE ACT.

AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CLARIFYING AND TECHNICAL CHANGES TO THE NORTH CAROLINA CAPTIVE INSURANCE ACT. Enacted June 19, 2015. Effective June 19, 2015.

Intro. by Johnson, Collins, Tine.GS 58, GS 105
H 190 (2015-2016) STATE HEALTH PLAN MODIFICATIONS.-AB Filed Mar 10 2015, AN ACT TO MAKE MODIFICATIONS TO THE STATE HEALTH PLAN FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.

AN ACT TO MAKE MODIFICATIONS TO THE STATE HEALTH PLAN FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES. Enacted June 19, 2015. Effective July 1, 2015. 

Intro. by Pendleton.GS 135
H 262 (2015-2016) SURPLUS LINES AMENDMENTS. Filed Mar 17 2015, AN ACT TO MODERNIZE THE SURPLUS LINES ACT BY INCLUDING ALIEN INSURERS IN THE DEFINITION OF AN ELIGIBLE SURPLUS LINES INSURER, BY REPEALING COUNTERSIGNING REQUIREMENTS, AND BY PROVIDING GREATER FLEXIBILITY FOR THE MANNER OF COLLECTION AND REFUND OF THE SURPLUS LINES TAX.

AN ACT TO MODERNIZE THE SURPLUS LINES ACT BY INCLUDING ALIEN INSURERS IN THE DEFINITION OF AN ELIGIBLE SURPLUS LINES INSURER, BY REPEALING COUNTERSIGNING REQUIREMENTS, AND BY PROVIDING GREATER FLEXIBILITY FOR THE MANNER OF COLLECTION AND REFUND OF THE SURPLUS LINES TAX. Enacted June 19, 2015. Effective June 19, 2015.

Intro. by Pendleton, Tine, Setzer.GS 58
H 511 (2015-2016) CREDIT UNIONS/STATUTORY CHANGES. Filed Apr 1 2015, AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS STATUTORY CHANGES RELATED TO CREDIT UNIONS.

AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS STATUTORY CHANGES RELATED TO CREDIT UNIONS. Enacted June 19, 2015. Effective June 19, 2015.

Intro. by S. Ross, J. Bell, Glazier.GS 42, GS 42A, GS 47C, GS 54
H 560 (2015-2016) ASSAULT EMERGENCY WORKERS/HOSPITAL PERSONNEL. Filed Apr 2 2015, AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS A FELONY TO ASSAULT HOSPITAL PERSONNEL AND LICENSED HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS WHO ARE PROVIDING OR ATTEMPTING TO PROVIDE SERVICES IN A HOSPITAL.

AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS A FELONY TO ASSAULT HOSPITAL PERSONNEL AND LICENSED HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS WHO ARE PROVIDING OR ATTEMPTING TO PROVIDE SERVICES IN A HOSPITAL. Enacted June 19, 2015. Effective December 1, 2015. 

Intro. by Dobson, Stevens.GS 14
H 795 (2015-2016) SEPA REFORM. Filed Apr 14 2015, AN ACT TO REFORM AND AMEND THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.

AN ACT TO REFORM AND AMEND THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT. Enacted June 19, 2015. Effective June 19, 2015.

Intro. by Torbett, Hager, Millis.GS 113A, GS 143, GS 159G
H 909 (2015-2016) ABC OMNIBUS LEGISLATION. Filed Apr 15 2015, AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSION LAWS.

AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSION LAWS. Enacted June 19, 2015. Effective June 19, 2015, except as otherwise provided. 

Intro. by Hager, J. Bell.GS 18B, GS 105

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PUBLIC/SENATE BILLS
S 25 (2015-2016) ZONING/DESIGN & AESTHETIC CONTROLS. Filed Feb 3 2015, AN ACT TO CLARIFY WHEN A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY MAY ENACT ZONING ORDINANCES RELATED TO DESIGN AND AESTHETIC CONTROLS.

AN ACT TO CLARIFY WHEN A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY MAY ENACT ZONING ORDINANCES RELATED TO DESIGN AND AESTHETIC CONTROLS. Enacted June 19, 2015. Effective June 19, 2015.

Intro. by Gunn, Apodaca, Tarte.GS 153A, GS 160A
S 60 (2015-2016) NO CONTACT ORDER/NO EXPIRATION. Filed Feb 10 2015, AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT A NON-EXPIRING, PERMANENT CIVIL NO-CONTACT ORDER MAY BE ISSUED AGAINST A SEX OFFENDER ON BEHALF OF THE CRIME VICTIM, TO ESTABLISH THE PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING SUCH AN ORDER, TO CLARIFY ENHANCED PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF PROTECTIVE ORDERS, AND TO ALLOW EXTENSION OF ORDERS ENTERED IN STREET GANG NUISANCE ABATEMENT CASES AFTER A COURT HEARING.

AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT A NON-EXPIRING, PERMANENT CIVIL NO-CONTACT ORDER MAY BE ISSUED AGAINST A SEX OFFENDER ON BEHALF OF THE CRIME VICTIM, TO ESTABLISH THE PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING SUCH AN ORDER, TO CLARIFY ENHANCED PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF PROTECTIVE ORDERS, AND TO ALLOW EXTENSION OF ORDERS ENTERED IN STREET GANG NUISANCE ABATEMENT CASES AFTER A COURT HEARING. Enacted June 19, 2015. Sections 1 and 2 are effective October 1, 2015. Section 3 is effective December 1, 2015. The remainder is effective June 19, 2015.

Intro. by Bingham.GS 14, GS 50B, GS 50D
S 83 (2015-2016) CRIMINAL LAW/FILING FALSE DOCUMENT. Filed Feb 12 2015, A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AMEND THE CRIMINAL LAW CONCERNING THE FILING OR RECORDING OF FALSE LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES KNOWING OR HAVING REASON TO KNOW THAT THE LIEN OR ENCUMBRANCE IS FALSE OR CONTAINS A MATERIALLY FALSE, FICTITIOUS, OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENT OR REPRESENTATION.

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AMEND THE CRIMINAL LAW CONCERNING THE FILING OR RECORDING OF FALSE LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES KNOWING OR HAVING REASON TO KNOW THAT THE LIEN OR ENCUMBRANCE IS FALSE OR CONTAINS A MATERIALLY FALSE, FICTITIOUS, OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENT OR REPRESENTATION. Enacted June 19, 2015. Effective October 1, 2015.

Intro. by Bingham.GS 14
S 99 (2015-2016) FIRE, RESCUE, & SAFETY WORKER SYSTEM CHANGES (NEW). Filed Feb 19 2015, AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A DEFINITION OF FIREFIGHTER FOR PURPOSES OF THE LOCAL FIREFIGHTERS' RELIEF FUND, THE STATEWIDE FIREFIGHTERS' RELIEF FUND, THE STATE FIRE PROTECTION GRANT FUND, VOLUNTEER SAFETY WORKERS ASSISTANCE, AND THE RESCUE SQUAD WORKERS' RELIEF FUND; TO AMEND THE PROCESS FOR FILING CERTIFIED ROSTERS WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION AND THE NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF RESCUE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, INC.: TO AMEND THE RESCUE SQUAD WORKERS' RELIEF FUND; TO AMEND THE LAW-ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS', FIREMEN'S, RESCUE SQUAD WORKERS' AND CIVIL AIR PATROL MEMBERS' DEATH BENEFITS ACT; AND TO SPECIFY LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY AS IT PERTAINS TO A FIRE DEPARTMENT BOARD AND PARTICIPATION IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A DEFINITION OF FIREFIGHTER FOR PURPOSES OF THE LOCAL FIREFIGHTERS' RELIEF FUND, THE STATEWIDE FIREFIGHTERS' RELIEF FUND, THE STATE FIRE PROTECTION GRANT FUND, VOLUNTEER SAFETY WORKERS ASSISTANCE, AND THE RESCUE SQUAD WORKERS' RELIEF FUND; TO AMEND THE PROCESS FOR FILING CERTIFIED ROSTERS WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION AND THE NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF RESCUE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, INC.: TO AMEND THE RESCUE SQUAD WORKERS' RELIEF FUND; TO AMEND THE LAW-ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS', FIREMEN'S, RESCUE SQUAD WORKERS' AND CIVIL AIR PATROL MEMBERS' DEATH BENEFITS ACT; AND TO SPECIFY LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY AS IT PERTAINS TO A FIRE DEPARTMENT BOARD AND PARTICIPATION IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. Enacted June 19, 2015. Effective July 1, 2015.

Intro. by Meredith, Daniel, Newton.GS 58, GS 143
S 154 (2015-2016) CLARIFYING THE GOOD SAMARITAN LAW. Filed Mar 3 2015, AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE OPERATION OF THE LIMITED IMMUNITY FROM PROSECUTION FOR CERTAIN DRUG‑ OR ALCOHOL‑RELATED OFFENSES COMMITTED BY AN INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCING A DRUG‑ OR ALCOHOL‑RELATED OVERDOSE AND AN INDIVIDUAL WHO SEEKS MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR AN INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCING A DRUG‑ OR ALCOHOL‑RELATED OVERDOSE, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS THAT MUST BE MET BEFORE THE LIMITED IMMUNITY IS ESTABLISHED, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT TO ARREST OR REVOCATION OF PRETRIAL RELEASE, PROBATION, PAROLE OR POST‑RELEASE IF BASED UPON AN OFFENSE FOR WHICH THE PERSON IS IMMUNE FROM PROSECUTION, TO PROVIDE THAT A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT TO CIVIL LIABILITY FOR ARRESTING OR CHARGING A PERSON ENTITLED TO IMMUNITY FROM PROSECUTION IF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER ACTED IN GOOD FAITH, TO PROVIDE THAT A PHARMACIST MAY DISPENSE AN OPIOID ANTAGONIST UPON RECEIVING A PRESCRIPTION ISSUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH G.S. 90‑106.2, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PHARMACIST WHO DISPENSES AN OPIOID ANTAGONIST IN ACCORDANCE WITH G.S. 90‑106.2 IS IMMUNE FROM CERTAIN CIVIL OR CRIMINAL LIABILITY.

AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE OPERATION OF THE LIMITED IMMUNITY FROM PROSECUTION FOR CERTAIN DRUG‑ OR ALCOHOL‑RELATED OFFENSES COMMITTED BY AN INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCING A DRUG‑ OR ALCOHOL‑RELATED OVERDOSE AND AN INDIVIDUAL WHO SEEKS MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR AN INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCING A DRUG‑ OR ALCOHOL‑RELATED OVERDOSE, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS THAT MUST BE MET BEFORE THE LIMITED IMMUNITY IS ESTABLISHED, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT TO ARREST OR REVOCATION OF PRETRIAL RELEASE, PROBATION, PAROLE OR POST‑RELEASE IF BASED UPON AN OFFENSE FOR WHICH THE PERSON IS IMMUNE FROM PROSECUTION, TO PROVIDE THAT A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT TO CIVIL LIABILITY FOR ARRESTING OR CHARGING A PERSON ENTITLED TO IMMUNITY FROM PROSECUTION IF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER ACTED IN GOOD FAITH, TO PROVIDE THAT A PHARMACIST MAY DISPENSE AN OPIOID ANTAGONIST UPON RECEIVING A PRESCRIPTION ISSUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH G.S. 90‑106.2, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PHARMACIST WHO DISPENSES AN OPIOID ANTAGONIST IN ACCORDANCE WITH G.S. 90‑106.2 IS IMMUNE FROM CERTAIN CIVIL OR CRIMINAL LIABILITY. Enacted June 19, 2015. Effective August, 1, 2015. 

Intro. by Bingham.GS 18B, GS 90
S 161 (2015-2016) SUPREME COURT SESSIONS IN MORGANTON. Filed Mar 3 2015, AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW GOVERNING SESSIONS OF THE SUPREME COURT TO AUTHORIZE SESSIONS TO BE HELD IN MORGANTON.

AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW GOVERNING SESSIONS OF THE SUPREME COURT TO AUTHORIZE SESSIONS TO BE HELD IN MORGANTON. Enacted June 19, 2015. Effective June 19, 2015.

Intro. by Daniel.GS 7A
S 284 (2015-2016) INFRASTRUCTURE ASSESSMENTS/EXTEND SUNSET. (NEW) Filed Mar 12 2015, AN ACT TO EXTEND THE SUNSET PROVISION ON THE AUTHORITY GRANTED TO COUNTIES AND CITIES TO USE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS TO ADDRESS CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS AND TO SHORTEN THE NUMBER OF ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS.

House amendment makes the following changes to the 2nd edition.

Amends the long title.

Amends GS 153A-210.5 (counties) and GS 160A-239.5 (municipalities), both concerning the repayment of special assessments for critical infrastructure needs, providing that such assessments are payable in annual installments not to exceed 25 in number (was, could not exceed 30 annual installments).

Amends the effective date of the act to provide that it is effective June 30, 2015, applying to assessments made on or after July 1, 2015 (was, effective June 30, 2015). 

 

Intro. by Hartsell.GS 153A, GS 160A
S 366 (2015-2016) AMEND CERTAIN REQS/PERMANENCY INNOVATION COMM. Filed Mar 23 2015, AN ACT TO AMEND THE REPORTING AND MEETING REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE LAWS PERTAINING TO THE PERMANENCY INNOVATION INITIATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.

AN ACT TO AMEND THE REPORTING AND MEETING REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE LAWS PERTAINING TO THE PERMANENCY INNOVATION INITIATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE. Enacted June 19, 2015. Effective June 19, 2015.

Intro. by Barringer.GS 131D
S 487 (2015-2016) HEALTH CHOICE TECHNICAL REVISIONS.-AB Filed Mar 25 2015, AN ACT TO UPDATE OUTDATED AND OBSOLETE PROVISIONS IN CHAPTER 108A OF THE GENERAL STATUTES ON THE NC HEALTH CHOICE PROGRAM IN ORDER TO AVOID CONFUSION BY STAKEHOLDERS AND TO INCREASE EFFICIENCIES IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM.

AN ACT TO UPDATE OUTDATED AND OBSOLETE PROVISIONS IN CHAPTER 108A OF THE GENERAL STATUTES ON THE NC HEALTH CHOICE PROGRAM IN ORDER TO AVOID CONFUSION BY STAKEHOLDERS AND TO INCREASE EFFICIENCIES IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM. Enacted June 19, 2015. Effective June 19, 2015.

Intro. by Pate.GS 108A

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The Daily Bulletin: 2015-06-22

ACTIONS ON BILLS

Actions on Bills: 2015-06-22

PUBLIC BILLS

H 97: 2015 APPROPRIATIONS ACT.

    Senate: Regular Message Sent To House
    House: Regular Message Received For Concurrence in S Com Sub

H 154: LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN STATE HEALTH PLAN. (NEW)

    Ratified

H 714: BEHAVIOR ANALYST LICENSURE.

    House: Passed 2nd Reading
    House: Passed 3rd Reading

H 836: ELECTION MODIFICATIONS.

    Ratified
    Pres. To Gov. 6/22/2015
    Signed by Gov. 6/22/2015
    Ch. SL 2015-103

S 88: POLE ATTACHMENT DISPUTES (NEW).

    House: Passed 2nd Reading
    House: Passed 3rd Reading

S 212: HANDGUN STANDARDS FOR RETIRED SWORN LEO.

    Ratified

S 284: INFRASTRUCTURE ASSESSMENTS/EXTEND SUNSET. (NEW)

    House: Amend Adopted A1
    House: Passed 2nd Reading

S 478: IN-STATE TUITION FOR CERTAIN VETS/FED PROG.

    Senate: Regular Message Received For Concurrence in H Com Sub
    Senate: Placed On Cal For 06/23/2015

Actions on Bills: 2015-06-22

LOCAL BILLS

H 263: CITY ELECTIONS/TRINITY AND GREENSBORO

    House: Withdrawn From Cal
    House: Placed On Cal For 06/24/2015

S 140: LAKE SANTEETLAH OCCUPANCY TAX AUTHORIZATION.

    Ratified
    Ch. SL 2015-102

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