The Daily Bulletin: 2015-08-18

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The Daily Bulletin: 2015-08-18

PUBLIC/HOUSE BILLS
H 430 (2015-2016) COUNTY OMNIBUS LEGISLATION. Filed Mar 31 2015, AN ACT REESTABLISHING THE STATE PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES STUDY COMMISSION; DIRECTING THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMISSION TO STUDY ISSUES RELATING TO STATEWIDE APPROACHES TO CONTROL INVASIVE AQUATIC NOXIOUS WEEDS IN THE STATE'S WATERS; DIRECTING THE REVENUE LAWS COMMITTEE TO STUDY ISSUES RELATING TO THE FINANCIAL IMPACTS ON LOCAL GOVERNMENTS OF EXEMPTING PREVIOUSLY TAXABLE PROPERTIES FROM THE PROPERTY TAX BASE WHEN ACQUIRED BY NONPROFITS; AND CLARIFYING THE AUTHORITY OF COUNTIES TO ESTABLISH RESIDENTIAL RECYCLABLE MATERIALS COLLECTION PROGRAMS.

House committee substitute makes the following changes to the 3rd edition.

Deletes proposed changes made to GS 153A-292 which allowed a board of county commissioners to establish, by ordinance, a program for collecting residential recyclable materials, including fees as specified.

Amends GS 159-32 concerning daily deposits of moneys collected or received by local governments or public authorities, eliminating required monthly deposits and allowing such moneys to be deposited or submitted to a licensed and recognized cash collection service daily (previously, only allowed moneys to deposited daily). Specifies that deposits are required only when the total is $250 or greater, and removes the requirement that a deposit be made on the last business day of the month. Further provides that collected moneys must be kept in a secure location until deposited or submitted to a cash collection service as specified. Effective October 1, 2015.

Intro. by McElraft.STUDY, GS 159

The Daily Bulletin: 2015-08-18

PUBLIC/SENATE BILLS
S 379 (2015-2016) CEMETERIES LOCATED ON STATE PROPERTY. Filed Mar 24 2015, AN ACT RELATING TO CEMETERIES LOCATED ON LANDS OWNED, OCCUPIED, OR CONTROLLED BY THE STATE.

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

Removes a subsection from proposed GS 70-21 requiring the Department of Cultural Resources (the Department), with the cooperation of respective state agencies, to (1) map, mark, and delineate all cemeteries on state lands; and (2) ensure, to the extent possible, that cemetery boundaries on state lands are clearly laid out and take proper steps to preserve them from encroachment. 

Removes a requirement that family members or other interested persons obtain approval from the Department prior to performing maintenance on the cemetery. 

Intro. by Bingham, McKissick.GS 70
S 561 (2015-2016) FUNDS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS (NEW). Filed Mar 26 2015, AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS.

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

Adds language providing that students enrolled in the Occupational Course of Study to receive their high school diplomas are not required to participate in the preparation program or the mandatory remedial courses as provided for in this act, unless a parent specifically requests such participation.

Deletes a requirement that the program include revisions to direct instruction remediation modules. Requires high schools to use only curriculum approved by the State Board of Community Colleges, in consultation with the State Board of Education. 

Amends requirements concerning the delivery of remedial instruction, now requiring high school faculty teaching the remedial course to complete specified training requirements as determined by the State Board of Community Colleges, in consultation with the State Board of Education. Also, directs the NC Community College System to provide oversight of the remedial courses. Deletes language from the previous edition that detailed specific oversight and training responsibilities of community college faculty concerning the high school remediation courses.  

Makes technical changes.

Intro. by Barefoot, Rucho.UNCODIFIED

The Daily Bulletin: 2015-08-18

The Daily Bulletin: 2015-08-18

LOCAL/SENATE BILLS
S 101 (2015-2016) OMNIBUS LOCAL ACT (NEW). Filed Feb 19 2015, AN ACT CLARIFYING THE BOARD VOTING RULES FOR THE ELIZABETH CITY-PASQUOTANK BOARD OF EDUCATION AND TO ADD BEAUFORT, DATE, GATES AND HYDE COUNTIES TO THE LIST OF COUNTIES COVERED BY G.S. 153A-15 AND TO MAKE A CONFORMING CHANGE TO THE GASTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND GASTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION RESULTING FROM A CHANGE IN TOWNSHIP LINES.

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

Makes certain changes, effective January 1, 2016, to the Gaston County Board of Commissioners and Gaston County Board of Education to reflect the division of Gastonia Township into North Gastonia and South Gastonia. Amends SL 1975-375, Section 3, to include both townships in the composition of the board of commissioners and amends SL 1977-633, Section 2, to include both townships in the board of education. 

Changes the long and short titles and provides that the rest of the act will be effective when it becomes law. 

Intro. by Cook.Beaufort, Dare, Gaston, Gates, Hyde, Pasquotank
ACTIONS ON BILLS

Actions on Bills: 2015-08-18

PUBLIC BILLS

H 13: AMEND SCHOOL HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENT.

    Signed by Gov. 8/18/2015
    Ch. SL 2015-222

H 38: JUDICIAL EFFICIENCY/EFFECT. ADMIN. OF JUSTICE.

    House: Passed 3rd Reading

H 168: EXEMPT BUILDERS' INVENTORY.

    Signed by Gov. 8/18/2015
    Ch. SL 2015-223

H 184: CHANGE DCR PROCESS FOR UNCLAIMED PROPERTY.-AB

    Signed by Gov. 8/18/2015
    Ch. SL 2015-218

H 268: AMEND TRANSPORTATION LAWS.-AB

    House: Conf Report Adopted
    House: Ordered Enrolled

H 308: CLARIFY REASONABLE HEALTH INSUR/LTC OMBUDSMAN.

    Signed by Gov. 8/18/2015
    Ch. SL 2015-220

H 371: TERROR CLAIMS/DAMAGES/LIABILITY FOR SUPPORT.

    Signed by Gov. 8/18/2015
    Ch. SL 2015-215

H 372: MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION AND REORGANIZATION

    House: Placed On Cal For 08/19/2015
    House: Placed On Cal For 08/19/2015

H 430: COUNTY OMNIBUS LEGISLATION.

    House: Reptd Fav Com Sub 2
    House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
    House: Placed On Cal For 08/19/2015

H 482: EMPLOYEE FAIR CLASSIFICATION ACT.

    Senate: Held in Senate Clerk's Office

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

    Signed by Gov. 8/18/2015
    Ch. SL 2015-219

S 52: CITIES/MEANS FOR ACTIVATING PARKING METERS.

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

S 185: CLARIFY CREDIT FOR TIME SERVED.

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

S 199: FUNDS DEPOSITED WITH CLERK OF COURT.

    Signed by Gov. 8/18/2015
    Ch. SL 2015-216

S 332: REGISTER OF DEEDS-POA INDEXING FEES.

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

S 379: CEMETERIES LOCATED ON STATE PROPERTY.

    House: Reptd Fav Com Substitute
    House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
    House: Placed On Cal For 08/19/2015

S 429: LABOR/2015 TECHNICAL & CONFORMING CHANGES.

    Signed by Gov. 8/18/2015
    Ch. SL 2015-221

S 446: DEALER LOANERS/UNMANNED AIRCRAFT/BRUNSWICK CO. (NEW)

    Senate: Withdrawn From Cal
    Senate: Placed On Cal For 08/19/2015

S 448: EQUALIZE TAX ON PROPANE USED AS A MOTOR FUEL.

    Signed by Gov. 8/18/2015
    Ch. SL 2015-224

S 477: TRANSFER OF BLADEN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY (NEW).

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

S 561: FUNDS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS (NEW).

    House: Reptd Fav Com Substitute
    House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
    House: Placed On Cal For 08/19/2015
    House: Reptd Fav Com Substitute
    House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
    House: Placed On Cal For 08/19/2015

S 581: STUDY SUBDIV. STREETS/TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICES (NEW).

    Signed by Gov. 8/18/2015
    Ch. SL 2015-217

S 699: PROTECT LEO HOME ADDRESS/OTHER INFORMATION.

    Signed by Gov. 8/18/2015
    Ch. SL 2015-225

S 719: HONOR WORLD WAR II VETERANS.

    Senate: Passed 1st Reading
    Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

S 720: HONOR WORLD WAR II VETERANS.

    Senate: Passed 1st Reading
    Senate: Placed on Today's Calendar
    Senate: Passed 2nd Reading
    Senate: Passed 3rd Reading
    Senate: Regular Message Sent To House
    House: Regular Message Received From Senate
    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Cal Pursuant 32
    House: Added to Calendar
    House: Passed 2nd Reading
    House: Passed 3rd Reading
    House: Ordered Enrolled

Actions on Bills: 2015-08-18

LOCAL BILLS

S 101: OMNIBUS LOCAL ACT (NEW).

    House: Reptd Fav Com Substitute
    House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
    House: Placed On Cal For 08/19/2015

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