The Daily Bulletin: 2017-07-14

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The Daily Bulletin: 2017-07-14

PUBLIC/HOUSE BILLS
H 21 (2017-2018) DRIVER INSTRUCTION/LAW ENFORCEMENT STOPS. Filed Jan 25 2017, AN ACT TO REQUIRE DRIVER INSTRUCTION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES DURING TRAFFIC STOPS.

AN ACT TO REQUIRE DRIVER INSTRUCTION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES DURING TRAFFIC STOPS. Enacted July 12, 2017. Section 1 is effective January 1, 2018. The remainder is effective July 12, 2017, and applies beginning with the 2017-18 school year.

Intro. by Goodman, Faircloth, McNeill, Earle.GS 20, GS 115C
H 27 (2017-2018) CLARIFY EXPIRATION OF VEHICLE REGISTRATION. Filed Jan 31 2017, AN ACT TO CLARIFY WHEN THE REGISTRATION OF A VEHICLE RENEWED BY MEANS OF A NEW REGISTRATION PLATE EXPIRES.

AN ACT TO CLARIFY WHEN THE REGISTRATION OF A VEHICLE RENEWED BY MEANS OF A NEW REGISTRATION PLATE EXPIRES. Enacted July 12, 2017. Effective July 12, 2017.

Intro. by Clampitt, Grange, Strickland, White.GS 20
H 95 (2017-2018) TRUCK DELIVERIES TO PORT/NIGHT TRAVEL.(NEW) Filed Feb 14 2017, AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE PERMITTED OVERSIZED OR OVERWEIGHT VEHICLES TO TRAVEL AFTER SUNSET WHEN TRANSPORTING AND DELIVERING CARGO, CONTAINERS, OR OTHER EQUIPMENT TO OR FROM INTERNATIONAL PORTS.

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE PERMITTED OVERSIZED OR OVERWEIGHT VEHICLES TO TRAVEL AFTER SUNSET WHEN TRANSPORTING AND DELIVERING CARGO, CONTAINERS, OR OTHER EQUIPMENT TO OR FROM INTERNATIONAL PORTS. Enacted July 12, 2017. Effective July 12, 2017.

Intro. by Torbett, Presnell.GS 20
H 159 (2017-2018) CHARTER SCHOOL TSERS ELECTION. Filed Feb 21 2017, AN ACT TO EXTEND THE AMOUNT OF TIME A CHARTER SCHOOL HAS TO ELECT TO BECOME A PARTICIPATING EMPLOYER IN THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

AN ACT TO EXTEND THE AMOUNT OF TIME A CHARTER SCHOOL HAS TO ELECT TO BECOME A PARTICIPATING EMPLOYER IN THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. Enacted July 12, 2017. Effective August 1, 2017.

Intro. by R. Turner, Williams.GS 135
H 190 (2017-2018) LOCAL FIREFIGHTER RELIEF FUND ELIGIBILITY. Filed Feb 23 2017, AN ACT TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF YEARS THAT A DESTITUTE FIREFIGHTER SERVING HONORABLY WITH A CERTIFIED FIRE DEPARTMENT MUST SERVE IN ORDER TO RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM A LOCAL FIREFIGHTERS' RELIEF FUND AND TO SIMPLIFY VARIOUS LOCAL BOARD REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

AN ACT TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF YEARS THAT A DESTITUTE FIREFIGHTER SERVING HONORABLY WITH A CERTIFIED FIRE DEPARTMENT MUST SERVE IN ORDER TO RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM A LOCAL FIREFIGHTERS' RELIEF FUND AND TO SIMPLIFY VARIOUS LOCAL BOARD REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. Enacted July 12, 2017. Effective July 1, 2017.

Intro. by Hurley, Warren.GS 58
H 212 (2017-2018) ZETA PHI BETA SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATE. Filed Feb 28 2017, AN ACT TO REAUTHORIZE THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO ISSUE A SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATE FOR THE ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY.

AN ACT TO REAUTHORIZE THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO ISSUE A SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATE FOR THE ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY. Enacted July 12, 2017. Effective July 12, 2017.

Intro. by Gill, Pierce, Holley, B. Richardson.GS 20
H 224 (2017-2018) WARRANT CHECK OF INMATES IN CUSTODY. Filed Mar 1 2017, AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE COURT TO ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY OUTSTANDING WARRANTS BEFORE ENTERING AN ORDER IN A CRIMINAL CASE ONLY IN CASES IN WHICH THE DEFENDANT IS IN CUSTODY, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA COURTS COMMISSION.

AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE COURT TO ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY OUTSTANDING WARRANTS BEFORE ENTERING AN ORDER IN A CRIMINAL CASE ONLY IN CASES IN WHICH THE DEFENDANT IS IN CUSTODY, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA COURTS COMMISSION. Enacted July 12, 2017. Effective December 1, 2017.

Intro. by Rogers, Duane Hall, Destin Hall, John.GS 15A
H 229 (2017-2018) GSC TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS 2017. Filed Mar 1 2017, AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE GENERAL STATUTES, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE GENERAL STATUTES COMMISSION, AND TO MAKE OTHER TECHNICAL, CONFORMING, AND CLARIFYING CHANGES.

AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE GENERAL STATUTES, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE GENERAL STATUTES COMMISSION, AND TO MAKE OTHER TECHNICAL, CONFORMING, AND CLARIFYING CHANGES. Enacted July 12, 2017. Section 5 is effective December 1, 2015. The remainder is effective July 12, 2017, except as otherwise provided.

H 248 (2017-2018) OMBUDSMAN CHANGES & DHHS STUDY (NEW). Filed Mar 2 2017, AN ACT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ADULT CARE HOME AND NURSING HOME ADVISORY COMMITTEES TO CONFORM TO THE ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING RULES AND RECENT CHANGES TO THE STATE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM AND TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO STUDY THE HOPE ACT AND RELATED FEDERAL REGULATIONS AND TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.

AN ACT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ADULT CARE HOME AND NURSING HOME ADVISORY COMMITTEES TO CONFORM TO THE ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING RULES AND RECENT CHANGES TO THE STATE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM AND TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO STUDY THE HOPE ACT AND RELATED FEDERAL REGULATIONS AND TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. Enacted July 12, 2017. Effective July 12, 2017.

Intro. by Dobson, Presnell, White, Carney.STUDY, GS 108C, GS 131D, GS 131E, GS 143B
H 511 (2017-2018) GAME NIGHTS/NONPROFIT FUND-RAISER. Filed Mar 28 2017, AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO OPERATE "GAME NIGHTS," TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS HOLDING "GAME NIGHTS," AND TO ALLOW THE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT "GAME NIGHTS," TO INCREASE THE ABILITY OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO HOLD FUND-RAISING RAFFLES AND TO AUTHORIZE REISSUANCE OF CERTAIN ONE-TIME ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSION PERMITS.

The Governor vetoed the act on 07/12/17. The Governor's objections and veto message are available here: http://www.ncleg.net/Sessions/2017/H511Veto/H511Veto.html

Intro. by Boles, Lucas, Saine, Floyd.GS 14, GS 18B
H 530 (2017-2018) COUNTIES/CONDEMNATION OF UNSAFE BLDGS/LIENS. Filed Mar 29 2017, AN ACT GRANTING COUNTIES THE SAME AUTHORITY AS CITIES TO DECLARE CERTAIN BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES UNSAFE AND TO REMOVE OR DEMOLISH UNSAFE BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES AND TO PLACE A LIEN ON THE OWNER'S REAL PROPERTY FOR THE COSTS INCURRED.

AN ACT GRANTING COUNTIES THE SAME AUTHORITY AS CITIES TO DECLARE CERTAIN BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES UNSAFE AND TO REMOVE OR DEMOLISH UNSAFE BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES AND TO PLACE A LIEN ON THE OWNER'S REAL PROPERTY FOR THE COSTS INCURRED. Enacted July 12, 2017. Effective July 12, 2017.

Intro. by Lewis, Sauls, Willingham.GS 153A
H 584 (2017-2018) REAL PROP./ERROR CORRECTION & TITLE CURATIVE. Filed Apr 5 2017, AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE PROCESS FOR CORRECTING NONMATERIAL ERRORS IN RECORDED INSTRUMENTS OF TITLE, TO CREATE A CURATIVE PROCEDURE FOR OBVIOUS DESCRIPTION ERRORS IN DOCUMENTS OF TITLE, AND TO CREATE A SEVEN-YEAR CURATIVE PROVISION FOR CERTAIN DEFECTS IN RECORDED INSTRUMENTS OF TITLE.

AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE PROCESS FOR CORRECTING NONMATERIAL ERRORS IN RECORDED INSTRUMENTS OF TITLE, TO CREATE A CURATIVE PROCEDURE FOR OBVIOUS DESCRIPTION ERRORS IN DOCUMENTS OF TITLE, AND TO CREATE A SEVEN-YEAR CURATIVE PROVISION FOR CERTAIN DEFECTS IN RECORDED INSTRUMENTS OF TITLE. Enacted July 12, 2017. Effective August 31, 2018.

Intro. by Jordan, Stevens, Dulin.GS 47, GS 161

The Daily Bulletin: 2017-07-14

PUBLIC/SENATE BILLS
S 8 (2017-2018) BLDG. CODE EXEMPT/AIRPORT CHANGES (NEW). Filed Jan 25 2017, AN ACT TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION TO BUILDING CODE PROVISIONS ALLOWING CONSTRUCTION OF A PARKING GARAGE TO EXTEND ACROSS A LOT LINE BETWEEN A CITY‑OWNED LOT AND A PRIVATELY OWNED LOT WITHOUT MEETING CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS; TO RESTRICT THE STORMWATER RUNOFF REQUIREMENTS THAT A LOCAL GOVERNMENT CAN APPLY TO PUBLIC AIRPORTS; AND TO REVISE THE COMPOSITION OF THE LINCOLNTON‑LINCOLN AIRPORT AUTHORITY, TO NAME THE AIRPORT, AND TO NAME THE AIRFIELD WITHIN THE AIRPORT.

AN ACT TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION TO BUILDING CODE PROVISIONS ALLOWING CONSTRUCTION OF A PARKING GARAGE TO EXTEND ACROSS A LOT LINE BETWEEN A CITY‑OWNED LOT AND A PRIVATELY OWNED LOT WITHOUT MEETING CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS; TO RESTRICT THE STORMWATER RUNOFF REQUIREMENTS THAT A LOCAL GOVERNMENT CAN APPLY TO PUBLIC AIRPORTS; AND TO REVISE THE COMPOSITION OF THE LINCOLNTON‑LINCOLN AIRPORT AUTHORITY, TO NAME THE AIRPORT, AND TO NAME THE AIRFIELD WITHIN THE AIRPORT. Enacted July 12, 2017. Effective July 12, 2017, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Wells, Brown, Pate.GS 143
S 69 (2017-2018) LOCAL GOV'T COMM/FINANCE OFFICER TRAINING. Filed Feb 9 2017, AN ACT PROVIDING THAT THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSION SHALL NOTIFY A FINANCE OFFICER OR OTHER EMPLOYEE WHO PERFORMS THE DUTIES OF A FINANCE OFFICER WHEN HE OR SHE IS REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN TRAINING RELATED TO THE POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FINANCE OFFICER AND REQUIRING THE EMPLOYING LOCAL GOVERNMENT OR PUBLIC AUTHORITY TO NOTIFY THE COMMISSION WHEN THE FINANCE OFFICER OR OTHER EMPLOYEE HAS COMPLETED THE REQUIRED TRAINING.

AN ACT PROVIDING THAT THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSION SHALL NOTIFY A FINANCE OFFICER OR OTHER EMPLOYEE WHO PERFORMS THE DUTIES OF A FINANCE OFFICER WHEN HE OR SHE IS REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN TRAINING RELATED TO THE POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FINANCE OFFICER AND REQUIRING THE EMPLOYING LOCAL GOVERNMENT OR PUBLIC AUTHORITY TO NOTIFY THE COMMISSION WHEN THE FINANCE OFFICER OR OTHER EMPLOYEE HAS COMPLETED THE REQUIRED TRAINING. Enacted July 12, 2017. Effective July 12, 2017.

Intro. by D. Davis, Tarte.GS 159
S 74 (2017-2018) UPDATE RABIES CONTROL LAWS. Filed Feb 14 2017, AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS AND GUIDELINES OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE PUBLIC HEALTH VETERINARIANS REGARDING THE MANAGEMENT OF DOGS, CATS, AND FERRETS EXPOSED TO RABIES.

AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS AND GUIDELINES OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE PUBLIC HEALTH VETERINARIANS REGARDING THE MANAGEMENT OF DOGS, CATS, AND FERRETS EXPOSED TO RABIES. Enacted July 12, 2017. Effective October 1, 2017.

Intro. by J. Davis.GS 130A
S 119 (2017-2018) PISGAH CONSERVANCY SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATE. Filed Feb 21 2017, AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO PRODUCE A PISGAH CONSERVANCY SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATE.

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO PRODUCE A PISGAH CONSERVANCY SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATE. Enacted July 12, 2017. Effective July 1, 2017.

Intro. by Edwards.GS 20
S 160 (2017-2018) HANDICAP PARKING PRIVILEGE CERTIFICATION. Filed Mar 1 2017, AN ACT TO CLARIFY THAT MEDICAL CERTIFICATION AND RECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR HANDICAPPED PARKING PRIVILEGES MAY BE SATISFIED BY CERTIFICATION OF A LICENSED PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT, A LICENSED NURSE PRACTITIONER, OR A LICENSED CERTIFIED NURSE MIDWIFE THAT THE PERSON IS HANDICAPPED.

AN ACT TO CLARIFY THAT MEDICAL CERTIFICATION AND RECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR HANDICAPPED PARKING PRIVILEGES MAY BE SATISFIED BY CERTIFICATION OF A LICENSED PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT, A LICENSED NURSE PRACTITIONER, OR A LICENSED CERTIFIED NURSE MIDWIFE THAT THE PERSON IS HANDICAPPED. Enacted July 12, 2017. Effective July 12, 2017.

Intro. by Brock, Meredith, Hise.GS 20
S 182 (2017-2018) PROHIBIT USE OF LIGHT BARS ON MOTOR VEHICLES. Filed Mar 6 2017, AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF LIGHT BAR LIGHTING DEVICES ON A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE THE MOTOR VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN ON THE HIGHWAYS OF THIS STATE.

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF LIGHT BAR LIGHTING DEVICES ON A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE THE MOTOR VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN ON THE HIGHWAYS OF THIS STATE. Enacted July 12, 2017. Effective October 1, 2017.

Intro. by McInnis.GS 20
S 545 (2017-2018) STATE NATURE AND HISTORIC PRESERVE ADDS/DELS. Filed Mar 30 2017, AN ACT TO ALLOW THE INSTALLATION OF A PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY IN CHIMNEY ROCK STATE PARK, TO ACCEPT CERTAIN OTHER PROPERTIES AS PART OF THE STATE NATURE AND HISTORIC PRESERVE, AND TO REMOVE CERTAIN LANDS FROM THE STATE NATURE AND HISTORIC PRESERVE.

AN ACT TO ALLOW THE INSTALLATION OF A PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY IN CHIMNEY ROCK STATE PARK, TO ACCEPT CERTAIN OTHER PROPERTIES AS PART OF THE STATE NATURE AND HISTORIC PRESERVE, AND TO REMOVE CERTAIN LANDS FROM THE STATE NATURE AND HISTORIC PRESERVE. Enacted July 12, 2017. Effective July 12, 2017.

Intro. by Hise, Britt.GS 143

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