The Daily Bulletin: 2015-08-26

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The Daily Bulletin: 2015-08-26

PUBLIC/HOUSE BILLS
H 268 (2015-2016) AMEND TRANSPORTATION LAWS.-AB Filed Mar 17 2015, AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE TRANSPORTATION LAWS OF THE STATE.

AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE TRANSPORTATION LAWS OF THE STATE. Enacted August 25, 2015. Effective August 25, 2015, and applies to any obstructions to traffic arising on or after 12:01 a.m. August 26, 2015.

Intro. by Iler, Torbett, Shepard, Tine.GS 20, GS 136

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PUBLIC/SENATE BILLS
S 52 (2015-2016) CITIES/MEANS FOR ACTIVATING PARKING METERS. Filed Feb 10 2015, AN ACT AUTHORIZING CITIES TO ALLOW ACTIVATION OF PARKING METERS BY COINS, TOKENS, CASH, CREDIT CARDS, DEBIT CARDS, OR OTHER ELECTRONIC MEANS.

AN ACT AUTHORIZING CITIES TO ALLOW ACTIVATION OF PARKING METERS BY COINS, TOKENS, CASH, CREDIT CARDS, DEBIT CARDS, OR OTHER ELECTRONIC MEANS. Enacted August 25, 2015. Effective August 25, 2015.

Intro. by Krawiec.GS 160A
S 185 (2015-2016) CLARIFY CREDIT FOR TIME SERVED. Filed Mar 4 2015, AN ACT TO CLARIFY CREDIT FOR TIME SERVED AS RECOMMENDED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA SENTENCING AND POLICY ADVISORY COMMISSION.

AN ACT TO CLARIFY CREDIT FOR TIME SERVED AS RECOMMENDED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA SENTENCING AND POLICY ADVISORY COMMISSION. Enacted August 25, 2015. Effective December 1, 2015.

Intro. by Daniel, McKissick, Randleman.GS 15
S 298 (2015-2016) SCHOOL BUS CAMERAS/CIVIL PENALTIES. Filed Mar 17 2015, AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC OR VIDEO EVIDENCE FOR THE CIVIL ENFORCEMENT OF VIOLATIONS FOR PASSING A STOPPED SCHOOL BUS.

House committee substitute makes the following change to the 4th edition. 

Rewrites proposed GS 153A-246, regarding civil enforcement proceedings using photographs and videos from school bus safety cameras, among other things to release the registered owner of a vehicle from liability if the owner does not receive notice within 60 (was, 90) days after the date of the violation. Requires that a citation include an image showing the vehicle involved in the violation, affirmation from a county employee or law enforcement officer, and certain warnings about the consequences of failure to respond. Institutes a step penalty system wherein a first offense results in a penalty of $400, a second in $750, and all subsequent in $1,000; the 4th edition simply provided for a civil penalty of $500. Removes a requirement that decisions in nonjudicial administrative hearings be made by persons who are not employed by the county, the school system, or certain vendors. Replaces a reference to "personal service" of a citation with a reference to GS 1A-1, Rule 4, which governs service of process. Expands on the requirements of the nonjudicial administrative hearings and appeals to the General Court of Justice. Includes a statement that criminal prosecution, rather than the new civil enforcement mechanism, is the preferred method of enforcement when identification of a motor vehicle operator is possible. 

Amends proposed GS 115C-242.1 to require compliance with GS 143-129 pertaining to public contracts and includes a provision allowing renewal or extension of contracts for only one additional term of three years. Includes a reference to the statutory provisions governing interlocal agreements and adds that law enforcement agencies may enter into such agreements.

Deletes a requirement that the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts annually submit a report to the North Carolina Child Fatality Task Force and the General Assembly regarding offenses and convictions under GS 20-217, the criminal offense of failure to stop for a school bus. 

Changes the effective date of the provision governing the Division of Motor Vehicle's authority to refuse registration to one year after becoming law, with the remainder of the act effective upon becoming law. The 4th edition contained an effective date of July 1, 2015.

Makes technical and conforming changes. 

Intro. by GS 20, GS 115C, GS 153A
S 332 (2015-2016) REGISTER OF DEEDS-POA INDEXING FEES. Filed Mar 18 2015, AN ACT TO ENABLE REGISTERS OF DEEDS TO COLLECT ADDITIONAL FEES FOR INDEXING INSTRUMENTS THAT CONTAIN EXHIBITS WITH MULTIPLE ENTERABLE PARTIES.

AN ACT TO ENABLE REGISTERS OF DEEDS TO COLLECT ADDITIONAL FEES FOR INDEXING INSTRUMENTS THAT CONTAIN EXHIBITS WITH MULTIPLE ENTERABLE PARTIES. Enacted August 25, 2015. Effective October 1, 2015.

Intro. by Daniel.GS 161
S 378 (2015-2016) INCREASE PUNISHMENT/MISD. DEATH BY VEHICLE. Filed Mar 24 2015, AN ACT TO INCREASE THE PUNISHMENT FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES OF MISDEMEANOR DEATH BY VEHICLE.

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

Changes the reference in GS 20-141.4(a7) to the offense of improper equipment from GS 20-141(o)(1) to GS 20-123.2. 

Removes an exception for impaired driving offenses from the prior criminal history that constitutes an element of the crime of aggravated misdemeanor death by vehicle. 

Makes organizational, technical, and conforming changes. 

Intro. by Bingham.GS 20
S 446 (2015-2016) DEALER LOANERS/UNMANNED AIRCRAFT/BRUNSWICK CO. (NEW) Filed Mar 25 2015, AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE UNIFORM TREATMENT OF FRANCHISED DEALER LOANER VEHICLES; TO CLARIFY THAT AGENTS OR AGENCIES OF THE STATE OR A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE SHALL HAVE AUTHORITY TO PROCURE AND OPERATE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS UPON APPROVAL OF THE STATE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER AND TO MODIFY THE REGULATION OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS TO CONFORM TO FAA GUIDELINES; AND AUTHORIZING BRUNSWICK COUNTY TO REGULATE NAVIGABLE WATERS WITHIN ITS BOUNDARIES.

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE UNIFORM TREATMENT OF FRANCHISED DEALER LOANER VEHICLES; TO CLARIFY THAT AGENTS OR AGENCIES OF THE STATE OR A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE SHALL HAVE AUTHORITY TO PROCURE AND OPERATE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS UPON APPROVAL OF THE STATE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER AND TO MODIFY THE REGULATION OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS TO CONFORM TO FAA GUIDELINES; AND AUTHORIZING BRUNSWICK COUNTY TO REGULATE NAVIGABLE WATERS WITHIN ITS BOUNDARIES. Enacted August 25, 2015. Effective August 25, 2015, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by B. Jackson.Brunswick, GS 20, GS 63
S 477 (2015-2016) TRANSFER OF BLADEN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY (NEW). Filed Mar 25 2015, AN ACT TO TRANSFER THE FORMER BLADEN CORRECTIONAL CENTER PROPERTY TO THE BLADEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS.

AN ACT TO TRANSFER THE FORMER BLADEN CORRECTIONAL CENTER PROPERTY TO THE BLADEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS. Enacted August 25, 2015. Effective October 1, 2015.

Intro. by Brown.UNCODIFIED, Bladen
S 519 (2015-2016) AMEND CHILD CUSTODY LAWS (NEW). Filed Mar 26 2015, AN ACT TO PROMOTE THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF PARENTING TIME WITH CHILDREN BY BOTH PARENTS.

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

Amends the long title.

Amends proposed GS 50-13.01, which provides the policy and the mission of the state in regards to child custody by highlighting five focus areas, by making clarifying and technical changes. Also adds clarifying language that the focus on encouraging healthy relationships between parents is subject to the the understanding of certain factors, including mental illness, substance abuse, domestic violence, or other factors deemed appropriate by the court. 

Amends GS 50-13.2 making organizational changes and requiring orders for custody to include written findings of fact of the specified factors concerning the best interest of the child (previously, only specified that orders for custody had to include findings of fact, not necessarily requiring them to be written). Reenacts language previously deleted in the first edition which provides that joint custody by the parents must be considered at the request of either parent. Makes organizational changes.

 

Intro. by B. Jackson.GS 50
S 675 (2015-2016) LIMIT PAROLE REVIEW FREQUENCY. Filed Mar 26 2015, AN ACT TO LIMIT THE FREQUENCY OF PAROLE REVIEWS FOR INMATES CONVICTED OF SEXUALLY VIOLENT OFFENSES.

AN ACT TO LIMIT THE FREQUENCY OF PAROLE REVIEWS FOR INMATES CONVICTED OF SEXUALLY VIOLENT OFFENSES. Enacted August 25, 2015. Effective October 1, 2015.

Intro. by Apodaca.GS 15A

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ACTIONS ON BILLS

Actions on Bills: 2015-08-26

PUBLIC BILLS

S 15: UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE LAW CHANGES (NEW)

    Senate: Concurred On 2nd Reading

S 298: SCHOOL BUS CAMERAS/CIVIL PENALTIES.

    House: Reptd Fav Com Substitute
    House: Re-ref Com On Appropriations

S 304: ADMINISTRATION OF LOGO SIGN PROGRAM.

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

S 378: INCREASE PUNISHMENT/MISD. DEATH BY VEHICLE.

    House: Reptd Fav Com Substitute
    House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
    House: Placed On Cal For 08/27/2015

S 399: JOINT AGENCY TAX REFUND.

    House: Passed 2nd Reading

S 519: AMEND CHILD CUSTODY LAWS (NEW).

    House: Reptd Fav Com Substitute
    House: Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

S 541: REGULATE TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES.

    House: Passed 2nd Reading

S 665: UNCLAIMED LIFE INSURANCE BENEFITS.

    Ratified

Actions on Bills: 2015-08-26

LOCAL BILLS

S 156: MT. GILEAD CHARTER REVISION & CONSOLIDATION.

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

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