The Daily Bulletin: 2015-07-14

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The Daily Bulletin: 2015-07-14

PUBLIC/HOUSE BILLS
H 255 (2015-2016) BUILDING CODE REG. REFORM. Filed Mar 17 2015, AN ACT TO REFORM BUILDING CODE ENFORCEMENT TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC GROWTH BY CONFORMING WORK IN PROGRESS INSPECTION AUTHORITY TO RECENTLY ENACTED INSPECTION LIMITATIONS, BY REQUIRING THE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL TO STUDY THE ALTERNATE METHODS APPROVAL PROCESS, BY CLARIFYING THE DEFINITION OF OFFICIAL MISCONDUCT FOR CODE OFFICIALS, BY RAISING THE THRESHOLD FOR REQUIREMENT OF A BUILDING PERMIT, BY CREATING THE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL RESIDENTIAL CODE COMMITTEE AND THE BUILDING CODE COMMITTEE, BY REQUIRING INTERNET POSTING OF CERTAIN COUNCIL DECISIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS, BY CLARIFYING THAT INSPECTION FEES COLLECTED BY CITIES AND COUNTIES MAY ONLY BE USED TO SUPPORT THE INSPECTION DEPARTMENT, AND BY REQUIRING THAT INSPECTIONS BE PERFORMED IN FULL AND IN A TIMELY MANNER AND INSPECTION REPORTS TO INCLUDE ALL ITEMS FAILING TO MEET CODE REQUIREMENTS, BY AUTHORIZING INSPECTIONS OF COMPONENTS OR ELEMENTS OF BUILDINGS CERTIFIED BY LICENSED ARCHITECTS OR LICENSED ENGINEERS, AND BY EXEMPTING CERTAIN COMMERCIAL BUILDING PROJECTS FROM THE REQUIREMENT OF A PROFESSIONAL SEAL.

AN ACT TO REFORM BUILDING CODE ENFORCEMENT TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC GROWTH BY CONFORMING WORK IN PROGRESS INSPECTION AUTHORITY TO RECENTLY ENACTED INSPECTION LIMITATIONS, BY REQUIRING THE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL TO STUDY THE ALTERNATE METHODS APPROVAL PROCESS, BY CLARIFYING THE DEFINITION OF OFFICIAL MISCONDUCT FOR CODE OFFICIALS, BY RAISING THE THRESHOLD FOR REQUIREMENT OF A BUILDING PERMIT, BY CREATING THE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL RESIDENTIAL CODE COMMITTEE AND THE BUILDING CODE COMMITTEE, BY REQUIRING INTERNET POSTING OF CERTAIN COUNCIL DECISIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS, BY CLARIFYING THAT INSPECTION FEES COLLECTED BY CITIES AND COUNTIES MAY ONLY BE USED TO SUPPORT THE INSPECTION DEPARTMENT, AND BY REQUIRING THAT INSPECTIONS BE PERFORMED IN FULL AND IN A TIMELY MANNER AND INSPECTION REPORTS TO INCLUDE ALL ITEMS FAILING TO MEET CODE REQUIREMENTS, BY AUTHORIZING INSPECTIONS OF COMPONENTS OR ELEMENTS OF BUILDINGS CERTIFIED BY LICENSED ARCHITECTS OR LICENSED ENGINEERS, AND BY EXEMPTING CERTAIN COMMERCIAL BUILDING PROJECTS FROM THE REQUIREMENT OF A PROFESSIONAL SEAL. Enacted July 13, 2015. Effective October 1, 2015.

Intro. by Brody, Riddell, Cotham.STUDY, GS 143, GS 153A, GS 160A
H 288 (2015-2016) INSURANCE TECHNICAL CHANGES.-AB Filed Mar 18 2015, AN ACT TO MAINTAIN NAIC ACCREDITATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE BY MAKING REVISIONS TO THE LAWS GOVERNING INSURANCE COMPANY HOLDING SYSTEMS, RISK‑BASED CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LIFE INSURERS, AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR RISK RETENTION GROUPS; AND TO MAKE CONFORMING AND CLARIFYING CHANGES TO THE LAWS GOVERNING MOTOR VEHICLE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTO AND HOMEOWNERS' INSURANCE OPTIONAL PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE.

AN ACT TO MAINTAIN NAIC ACCREDITATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE BY MAKING REVISIONS TO THE LAWS GOVERNING INSURANCE COMPANY HOLDING SYSTEMS, RISK‑BASED CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LIFE INSURERS, AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR RISK RETENTION GROUPS; AND TO MAKE CONFORMING AND CLARIFYING CHANGES TO THE LAWS GOVERNING MOTOR VEHICLE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTO AND HOMEOWNERS' INSURANCE OPTIONAL PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE. Enacted July 13, 2015. Sections 1, 3, and 5 are effective July 1, 2015. Section 2 is effective January 1, 2017. The remainder is effective July 13, 2015.

Intro. by Setzer, Bumgardner.GS 20, GS 58
H 705 (2015-2016) AMEND SEPTIC TANK REQUIREMENTS. Filed Apr 14 2015, AN ACT TO (1) BROADEN THE TYPES OF SUBSURFACE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS THAT MAY SERVE AS THE BASIS FOR DESIGNATED REPAIR AREA REQUIREMENTS FOR REPLACEMENT WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND (2) MAKE CAPACITY AND MANAGEMENT CHANGES FOR CERTAIN DISPERSAL SYSTEMS.

AN ACT TO (1) BROADEN THE TYPES OF SUBSURFACE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS THAT MAY SERVE AS THE BASIS FOR DESIGNATED REPAIR AREA REQUIREMENTS FOR REPLACEMENT WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND (2) MAKE CAPACITY AND MANAGEMENT CHANGES FOR CERTAIN DISPERSAL SYSTEMS. Enacted July 13, 2015. Effective July 13, 2015.

Intro. by Brody.UNCODIFIED

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LOCAL/HOUSE BILLS
H 467 (2015-2016) CLEVELAND COUNTY CORONER/ME RECOMMENDATIONS. Filed Apr 1 2015, AN ACT EXPANDING THE CATEGORY OF INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY BE APPOINTED AS COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINERS IN CLEVELAND COUNTY.

AN ACT EXPANDING THE CATEGORY OF INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY BE APPOINTED AS COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINERS IN CLEVELAND COUNTY. Enacted July 13, 2015. Effective July 13, 2015.

Intro. by Hastings.Cleveland

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LOCAL/SENATE BILLS
S 252 (2015-2016) REPEAL CLAY COUNTY WILDLIFE EXCLUSION (NEW). Filed Mar 11 2015, AN ACT TO REPEAL A LOCAL ACT TO EXEMPT CLAY COUNTY FROM STATE WILDLIFE LAWS WITH RESPECT TO OPOSSUMS BETWEEN THE DATES OF DECEMBER 26 AND JANUARY 2.

House committee substitute makes the following changes to the 2nd edition.

Deletes all of the provisions of the previous bill and replaces it with the following.

Repeals SL 2014-7, which exempted Clay County from state wildlife laws for opossums during specified dates.

Amends the short and long titles.

Intro. by Barringer, Stein.Clay
ACTIONS ON BILLS

Actions on Bills: 2015-07-14

PUBLIC BILLS

H 39: LABOR/UP AMUSEMENT DEVICE PENALTIES.

    House: Concurred In S/Com Sub
    House: Ordered Enrolled

H 59: CLARIFY REPORT ADMISSIBILITY.

    Senate: Withdrawn From Cal
    Senate: Placed On Cal For 07/15/2015

H 97: 2015 APPROPRIATIONS ACT.

    House: Conf Com Appointed

H 201: ZONING CHANGES/CITIZEN INPUT.

    House: Cal Pursuant 36(b)
    House: Placed On Cal For 07/15/2015

H 254: PROTECT NATIONAL GUARD REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS.

    Senate: Reptd Fav

H 268: AMEND TRANSPORTATION LAWS.-AB

    House: Cal Pursuant 36(b)
    House: Placed On Cal For 07/15/2015

H 273: CLARIFY COND. DISCHARGE LAW/NO DWI EXPUNGE.

    Pres. To Gov. 7/14/2015

H 289: NC MONEY TRANSMITTERS ACT.-AB

    Senate: Reptd Fav
    Senate: Re-ref Com On Finance

H 334: CHARTER SCHOOLS & OTHER EDUCATION LAW CHANGES (NEW).

    Senate: Withdrawn From Com
    Senate: Re-ref Com On Education/Higher Education
    Senate: Withdrawn From Com
    Senate: Re-ref Com On Education/Higher Education
    Senate: Withdrawn From Com
    Senate: Re-ref Com On Education/Higher Education

H 341: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES/NBOME & OTHER DRUGS.

    Senate: Reptd Fav

H 350: RESTORE DRIVING PRIVILEGES/COMPETENCY.

    Senate: Passed 2nd Reading
    Senate: Passed 3rd Reading

H 373: ELECTIONS. (NEW)

    Senate: Withdrawn From Com
    Senate: Re-ref Com On Redistricting
    Senate: Withdrawn From Com
    Senate: Re-ref Com On Redistricting
    Senate: Withdrawn From Com
    Senate: Re-ref Com On Redistricting

H 376: CIV PRO/MODERNIZE EXPERT DISCOVERY.

    House: Concurred In S/Com Sub
    House: Ordered Enrolled

H 512: AMEND/CLARIFY BACK-UP PSAP REQUIREMENTS.

    Senate: Withdrawn From Cal
    Senate: Placed On Cal For 07/15/2015

H 544: COUNTY SIGN ORDINANCE IN CITIES.

    Senate: Passed 2nd Reading
    Senate: Passed 3rd Reading

H 613: CLARIFY SIGNS ON HIGHWAYS AND ROADS (NEW).

    Senate: Withdrawn From Cal
    Senate: Re-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

H 765: REGULATORY REFORM ACT OF 2015.

    House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
    House: Withdrawn From Cal
    House: Re-ref Com On Environment

H 766: AMEND CBD OIL STATUTE.

    House: Concurred In S/Com Sub
    House: Ordered Enrolled

H 823: ESTABLISH ADVISORY COUNCIL ON RARE DISEASES.

    House: Withdrawn From Cal
    House: Placed On Cal For 07/21/2015

S 575: NC/SC ORIGINAL BORDER CONFIRMATION.

    Senate: Withdrawn From Com
    Senate: Re-ref Com On State and Local Government
    Senate: Withdrawn From Com
    Senate: Re-ref Com On State and Local Government

S 654: MAP ACT/CLARIFICATIONS.

    Senate: Concurred In H/Com Sub
    Senate: Ordered Enrolled

Actions on Bills: 2015-07-14

LOCAL BILLS

H 58: ALAMANCE COUNTY SHERIFF/FOOD PURCHASES.

    Senate: Reptd Fav

H 236: CERTAIN COUNTIES/PURCHASING EXEMPTION.

    Senate: Reptd Fav

H 312: CERTAIN COUNTIES SHERIFF/FOOD PURCHASES.

    Senate: Reptd Fav

S 168: $5 Vehicle Tax for Greene Co Economic Dev.

    Senate: Withdrawn From Com
    Senate: Re-ref to State and Local Government. If fav, re-ref to Finance
    Senate: Withdrawn From Com
    Senate: Re-ref to State and Local Government. If fav, re-ref to Finance

S 252: REPEAL CLAY COUNTY WILDLIFE EXCLUSION (NEW).

    House: Withdrawn From Com
    House: Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
    House: Reptd Fav Com Substitute
    House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
    House: Placed On Cal For 07/15/2015

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