AN ACT TO CLARIFY THAT AN INJURY NOT IDENTIFIED IN AN AWARD ARISING OUT OF G.S. 97-18(b) OR G.S. 97-18(d) IS NOT PRESUMED CAUSALLY RELATED, AND TO AMEND THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT REGARDING APPROVAL OF DISPUTED LEGAL FEES BY THE INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION. Enacted July 20, 2017. Effective July 20, 2017, except as otherwise provided, and applies to claims pending on or after that date.
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H 26 (2017-2018) WORKERS' COMP/APPROVAL OF DISPUTED LEGAL FEES. Filed Jan 26 2017, AN ACT TO CLARIFY THAT AN INJURY NOT IDENTIFIED IN AN AWARD ARISING OUT OF G.S. 97-18(b) OR G.S. 97-18(d) IS NOT PRESUMED CAUSALLY RELATED, AND TO AMEND THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT REGARDING APPROVAL OF DISPUTED LEGAL FEES BY THE INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION.
| Intro. by Watford, Zachary. | GS 97 |
H 89 (2017-2018) HOUSING AUTHORITY TRANSFERS. Filed Feb 13 2017, AN ACT TO ALLOW MUNICIPALITIES TO TRANSFER THE POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY TO A REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENT.
AN ACT TO ALLOW MUNICIPALITIES TO TRANSFER THE POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY TO A REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENT. Enacted July 25, 2017. Effective July 25, 2017.
H 115 (2017-2018) RETIREMENT TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT OF 2017.-AB Filed Feb 15 2017, AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS AND OTHER CONFORMING CHANGES TO THE LAWS GOVERNING THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, AND OTHER RELATED STATUTES.
AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS AND OTHER CONFORMING CHANGES TO THE LAWS GOVERNING THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, AND OTHER RELATED STATUTES. Enacted July 20, 2017. Effective July 20, 2017.
H 120 (2017-2018) NATIONAL GUARD CAN PURCHASE FROM CE. Filed Feb 15 2017, AN ACT TO ADD NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, AND RETIREES TO THE LIST OF INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE TO PURCHASE FROM CORRECTION ENTERPRISES.
AN ACT TO ADD NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, AND RETIREES TO THE LIST OF INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE TO PURCHASE FROM CORRECTION ENTERPRISES. Enacted July 21, 2017. Effective July 21, 2017.
| Intro. by McNeill, Warren, Grange, Goodman. | GS 148 |
H 128 (2017-2018) PROHIBIT DRONE USE OVER PRISON/JAIL. Filed Feb 16 2017, AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF AN UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM NEAR A LOCAL CONFINEMENT FACILITY OR STATE OR FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITY.
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF AN UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM NEAR A LOCAL CONFINEMENT FACILITY OR STATE OR FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITY. Enacted July 25, 2017. Effective December 1, 2017.
| Intro. by McNeill, Torbett, Faircloth. | GS 15A |
H 135 (2017-2018) TECHNICAL CHANGES TO COURSES OF STUDY STATUTE. Filed Feb 16 2017, AN ACT TO MAKE ORGANIZATIONAL AND TECHNICAL CHANGES TO THE COURSES OF STUDY STATUTES.
AN ACT TO MAKE ORGANIZATIONAL AND TECHNICAL CHANGES TO THE COURSES OF STUDY STATUTES. Enacted July 20, 2017. Effective July 20, 2017.
H 149 (2017-2018) STUDENTS W/DYSLEXIA AND DYSCALCULIA. Filed Feb 21 2017, AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND LOCAL BOARDS OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP TOOLS TO ENSURE IDENTIFICATION OF STUDENTS WITH DYSLEXIA AND DYSCALCULIA.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND LOCAL BOARDS OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP TOOLS TO ENSURE IDENTIFICATION OF STUDENTS WITH DYSLEXIA AND DYSCALCULIA. Enacted July 20, 2017. Effective July 20, 2017.
| Intro. by Conrad, Jackson, Elmore, Gill. | UNCODIFIED |
S 155 (2017-2018) OMNIBUS EDUCATION LAW CHANGES (NEW). Filed Feb 21 2017, AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO EDUCATION LAWS.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO EDUCATION LAWS. Enacted July 21, 2017. Effective July 21, 2017, except as otherwise provided.
H 176 (2017-2018) PENSIONS INTEGRITY ACT OF 2017.-AB Filed Feb 22 2017, AN ACT TO MAKE CHANGES THAT WILL ASSIST IN PREVENTING AND DETECTING FRAUD, WASTE, AND ABUSE AND IN ENSURING THE FISCAL INTEGRITY OF THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, THE RETIREE HEALTH BENEFIT, AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
AN ACT TO MAKE CHANGES THAT WILL ASSIST IN PREVENTING AND DETECTING FRAUD, WASTE, AND ABUSE AND IN ENSURING THE FISCAL INTEGRITY OF THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, THE RETIREE HEALTH BENEFIT, AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. Enacted July 20, 2017. Effective July 20, 2017, except as otherwise provided.
H 183 (2017-2018) RETIREMENT ADMIN. CHANGES ACT OF 2017.-AB Filed Feb 22 2017, AN ACT TO MAKE CLARIFYING AND ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES TO THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM LAWS AND RELATED STATUTES.
AN ACT TO MAKE CLARIFYING AND ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES TO THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM LAWS AND RELATED STATUTES. Enacted July 20, 2017. Effective July 20, 2017, except as otherwise provided.
H 236 (2017-2018) NCAOC OMNIBUS BILL. Filed Mar 1 2017, AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE CLERK TO APPOINT AN INTERIM GUARDIAN AD LITEM ON THE CLERK'S OWN MOTION; TO PROVIDE FOR THE CLERK TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR FILING INVENTORY IN THE PROPERTY OF THE DECEASED; TO PROVIDE FOR ISSUANCE OF AN ORDER FOR AN ARREST WHEN A PERSON FAILS TO APPEAR AFTER BEING SERVED WITH A SHOW CAUSE IN A CIVIL PROCEEDING; TO AMEND HOW COSTS IN ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ARE ASSESSED; TO ALLOW FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEYS WHEN THERE IS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST; TO AMEND OTHER STATUTES GOVERNING THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION PROGRAM FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA BUSINESS COURT; TO AMEND STATUTES GOVERNING MEDIATION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE; AND TO AMEND THE LAW GOVERNING THE REGULATION OF MEDIATORS.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE CLERK TO APPOINT AN INTERIM GUARDIAN AD LITEM ON THE CLERK'S OWN MOTION; TO PROVIDE FOR THE CLERK TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR FILING INVENTORY IN THE PROPERTY OF THE DECEASED; TO PROVIDE FOR ISSUANCE OF AN ORDER FOR AN ARREST WHEN A PERSON FAILS TO APPEAR AFTER BEING SERVED WITH A SHOW CAUSE IN A CIVIL PROCEEDING; TO AMEND HOW COSTS IN ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ARE ASSESSED; TO ALLOW FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEYS WHEN THERE IS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST; TO AMEND OTHER STATUTES GOVERNING THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION PROGRAM FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA BUSINESS COURT; TO AMEND STATUTES GOVERNING MEDIATION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE; AND TO AMEND THE LAW GOVERNING THE REGULATION OF MEDIATORS. Enacted July 21, 2017. Effective July 21, 2017.
H 252 (2017-2018) BUILDING CODE REGULATORY REFORM. Filed Mar 2 2017, AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES AND CLARIFICATIONS TO THE STATUTES GOVERNING THE CREATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING CODES.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES AND CLARIFICATIONS TO THE STATUTES GOVERNING THE CREATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING CODES. Enacted July 20, 2017. Effective July 20, 2017.
H 258 (2017-2018) AMEND MED. MAL. HEALTH CARE PROVIDER DEFIN. Filed Mar 6 2017, AN ACT AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDER IN ARTICLE 1B OF CHAPTER 90 OF THE GENERAL STATUTES TO INCLUDE PARAMEDICS.
AN ACT AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDER IN ARTICLE 1B OF CHAPTER 90 OF THE GENERAL STATUTES TO INCLUDE PARAMEDICS. Enacted July 20, 2017. Effective July 20, 2017.
| Intro. by Riddell, Fraley, Bert Jones, Clampitt. | GS 90 |
H 275 (2017-2018) NO STORMWATER FEES ON TAXIWAYS OR RUNWAYS. Filed Mar 7 2017, AN ACT TO EXEMPT AIRPORTS FROM PAYING A STORMWATER UTILITY FEE LEVIED ON RUNWAYS AND TAXIWAYS.
AN ACT TO EXEMPT AIRPORTS FROM PAYING A STORMWATER UTILITY FEE LEVIED ON RUNWAYS AND TAXIWAYS. Enacted July 20, 2017. Effective January 1, 2018.
H 283 (2017-2018) DHHS RECOMMEND TELEMEDICINE POLICY (New) Filed Mar 8 2017, AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO STUDY AND RECOMMEND A TELEMEDICINE POLICY.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO STUDY AND RECOMMEND A TELEMEDICINE POLICY. Enacted July 20, 2017. Effective July 20, 2017.
| Intro. by Lambeth, Insko, Murphy, Dobson. | STUDY |
H 294 (2017-2018) UNCLAIMED PROPERTY NOTICE REQUIREMENTS.-AB Filed Mar 8 2017, AN ACT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS AND PENALTY FOR THE DISPOSITION OF ABANDONED PROPERTY AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL AND CLARIFYING CHANGES TO THE UNCLAIMED PROPERTY STATUTES, AND TO MODIFY TERMS OF APPOINTMENT FOR VARIOUS BOARDS.
AN ACT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS AND PENALTY FOR THE DISPOSITION OF ABANDONED PROPERTY AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL AND CLARIFYING CHANGES TO THE UNCLAIMED PROPERTY STATUTES, AND TO MODIFY TERMS OF APPOINTMENT FOR VARIOUS BOARDS. Enacted July 20, 2017. Effective July 20, 2017, except as otherwise provided.
H 299 (2017-2018) STATE HEALTH PLAN ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES.-AB Filed Mar 8 2017, AN ACT TO MAKE CLARIFYING AND ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES TO THE LAWS RELATING TO THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE HEALTH PLAN FOR TEACHERS AND STATE EMPLOYEES.
AN ACT TO MAKE CLARIFYING AND ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES TO THE LAWS RELATING TO THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE HEALTH PLAN FOR TEACHERS AND STATE EMPLOYEES. Enacted July 20, 2017. Effective July 20, 2017, except as otherwise provided.
H 310 (2017-2018) WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE SITING. Filed Mar 9 2017, AN ACT TO REFORM COLLOCATION OF SMALL WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE TO AID IN DEPLOYMENT OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES.
AN ACT TO REFORM COLLOCATION OF SMALL WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE TO AID IN DEPLOYMENT OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES. Enacted July 21, 2017. Effective July 21, 2017.
H 337 (2017-2018) UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS LAW REVISIONS. Filed Mar 14 2017, AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE LAWS GOVERNING THE USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE LAWS GOVERNING THE USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS. Enacted July 21, 2017. Section 1 is effective December 1, 2017. The remainder is effective July 21, 2017.
H 353 (2017-2018) AUTHORIZE STATE PARK SYSTEM EXPANSION.-AB Filed Mar 14 2017, AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ADDITION OF BOB'S CREEK STATE NATURAL AREA, WARWICK MILL BAY STATE NATURAL AREA, AND SALMON CREEK STATE NATURAL AREA TO THE STATE PARKS SYSTEM, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES, AND TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT TO STUDY THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STATE PARK ON THE BLACK RIVER.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ADDITION OF BOB'S CREEK STATE NATURAL AREA, WARWICK MILL BAY STATE NATURAL AREA, AND SALMON CREEK STATE NATURAL AREA TO THE STATE PARKS SYSTEM, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES, AND TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT TO STUDY THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STATE PARK ON THE BLACK RIVER. Enacted July 25, 2017. Effective July 25, 2017.
| Intro. by Dobson, Brisson, Brenden Jones, Hunter. | STUDY |
H 362 (2017-2018) CHANGES TO THE JUVENILE CODE.-AB Filed Mar 15 2017, AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE JUVENILE LAWS.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE JUVENILE LAWS. Enacted July 21, 2017. Effective October 1, 2017.
| Intro. by Jordan. | GS 7B |
H 383 (2017-2018) NAIC MODELS/ORSA & CREDIT FOR REINSURANCE.-AB (NEW) Filed Mar 15 2017, AN ACT TO MAKE CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE NORTH CAROLINA INSURANCE LAWS REGARDING OWN RISK AND SOLVENCY ASSESSMENTS AND CREDIT FOR REINSURANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MODEL ACTS OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE COMMISSIONERS, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, AND TO IMPLEMENT REVISED MODEL REGULATIONS OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE COMMISSIONERS GOVERNING RECOMMENDATIONS MADE TO CONSUMERS REGARDING THE PURCHASE OR EXCHANGE OF ANNUITIES.
AN ACT TO MAKE CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE NORTH CAROLINA INSURANCE LAWS REGARDING OWN RISK AND SOLVENCY ASSESSMENTS AND CREDIT FOR REINSURANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MODEL ACTS OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE COMMISSIONERS, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, AND TO IMPLEMENT REVISED MODEL REGULATIONS OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE COMMISSIONERS GOVERNING RECOMMENDATIONS MADE TO CONSUMERS REGARDING THE PURCHASE OR EXCHANGE OF ANNUITIES. Enacted July 20, 2017. Sections 2 and 3 are effective January 1, 2019. Section 1 is effective January 1, 2018. Section 5 is effective on the date that rules adopted pursuant to Section 4 become effective. The remainder is effective July 20, 2017, except as otherwise provided.
| Intro. by Setzer, Bumgardner, Henson, Destin Hall. | GS 58 |
H 384 (2017-2018) INCREASE PENALTIES/ORGANIZED RETAIL THEFT. Filed Mar 15 2017, AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN THE ORGANIZED RETAIL THEFT LAWS.
AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN THE ORGANIZED RETAIL THEFT LAWS. Enacted July 21, 2017. Effective December 1, 2017.
H 396 (2017-2018) MUNICIPAL BROADBAND SERVICE AREA. Filed Mar 16 2017, AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WILSON TO CONTINUE THE PROVISIONS OF COMMUNICATION SERVICES IN THE CITY'S TEMPORARY EXTENSION AREAS UNTIL THIRTY DAYS AFTER ALTERNATIVE SERVICE IS ESTABLISHED.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WILSON TO CONTINUE THE PROVISIONS OF COMMUNICATION SERVICES IN THE CITY'S TEMPORARY EXTENSION AREAS UNTIL THIRTY DAYS AFTER ALTERNATIVE SERVICE IS ESTABLISHED. Enacted July 25, 2017. Effective July 25, 2017.
| Intro. by S. Martin, Farmer-Butterfield. | GS 160A |
H 402 (2017-2018) LIMIT ENV. LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN RECYCLERS. Filed Mar 16 2017, AN ACT TO GENERALLY EXEMPT PERSONS WHO ARRANGE FOR RECYCLING OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS FROM LIABILITY FOR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES RELEASED OR THREATENED TO BE RELEASED AT A FACILITY OWNED OR OPERATED BY ANOTHER PERSON.
AN ACT TO GENERALLY EXEMPT PERSONS WHO ARRANGE FOR RECYCLING OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS FROM LIABILITY FOR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES RELEASED OR THREATENED TO BE RELEASED AT A FACILITY OWNED OR OPERATED BY ANOTHER PERSON. Enacted July 21, 2017. Effective July 21, 2017.
| Intro. by McElraft, Yarborough. | GS 130A |
H 434 (2017-2018) COINS/CURRENCY/BULLION SALES TAX EXEMPTION. Filed Mar 22 2017, AN ACT TO EXEMPT RARE COINS, PAPER CURRENCY, AND PRECIOUS METALS SALES FROM SALES TAX.
AN ACT TO EXEMPT RARE COINS, PAPER CURRENCY, AND PRECIOUS METALS SALES FROM SALES TAX. Enacted July 25, 2017. Effective July 1, 2017.
| Intro. by Bumgardner. | GS 105 |
H 436 (2017-2018) LOCAL GOVERNMENT/REGULATORY FEES. Filed Mar 22 2017, AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR UNIFORM AUTHORITY TO IMPLEMENT SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FEES FOR PUBLIC WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS IN NORTH CAROLINA AND TO CLARIFY THE APPLICABLE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR UNIFORM AUTHORITY TO IMPLEMENT SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FEES FOR PUBLIC WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS IN NORTH CAROLINA AND TO CLARIFY THE APPLICABLE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS. Enacted July 20, 2017. Sections 1-9 are effective October 1, 2017. The remainder is effective July 20, 2017, and applies to claims accrued or pending prior to and after that date.
H 440 (2017-2018) FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK/INSURER RECEIVERSHIP. Filed Mar 22 2017, AN ACT TO CLARIFY OBLIGATIONS AND THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN A FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK AND A NORTH CAROLINA INSURANCE COMPANY DURING THE CONSERVATORSHIP AND REHABILITATION PROCESS.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY OBLIGATIONS AND THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN A FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK AND A NORTH CAROLINA INSURANCE COMPANY DURING THE CONSERVATORSHIP AND REHABILITATION PROCESS. Enacted July 21, 2017. Effective July 1, 2017.
| Intro. by Collins, Bradford, Rogers, Millis. | GS 58 |
H 462 (2017-2018) BANKING LAW AMENDMENTS. Filed Mar 23 2017, AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL, CLARIFYING, AND OTHER AMENDMENTS TO PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO COMMERCIAL BANKS, PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO BANK HOLDING COMPANIES, AND PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO CREDIT UNIONS.
AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL, CLARIFYING, AND OTHER AMENDMENTS TO PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO COMMERCIAL BANKS, PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO BANK HOLDING COMPANIES, AND PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO CREDIT UNIONS. Enacted July 21, 2017. Effective July 21, 2017.
H 469 (2017-2018) REGULATION OF FULLY AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES. Filed Mar 23 2017, AN ACT TO REGULATE THE OPERATION OF FULLY AUTONOMOUS MOTOR VEHICLES ON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAYS OF THIS STATE.
AN ACT TO REGULATE THE OPERATION OF FULLY AUTONOMOUS MOTOR VEHICLES ON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAYS OF THIS STATE. Enacted July 21, 2017. Effective December 1, 2017.
| Intro. by Shepard, Torbett. | GS 20 |
H 486 (2017-2018) NATIONAL GUARD EDUCATION ASSISTANCE CHANGES. (NEW) Filed Mar 27 2017, AN ACT TO DIRECT THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA SYSTEM AND THE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT A UNIFORM POLICY TO REQUIRE THAT A STUDENT WHO IS A NATIONAL GUARD SERVICE MEMBER PLACED ON ACTIVE DUTY STATUS BE GIVEN AN EXCUSED ABSENCE FOR THE PERIOD OF TIME THE STUDENT IS ON ACTIVE DUTY AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL OPTIONS TO THE STUDENT FOR COMPLETION OR WITHDRAWAL FROM CLASSES THAT WILL NOT PENALIZE THE STUDENT ACADEMICALLY; TO BROADEN THE NATIONAL GUARD TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO COVER STUDENTS ENROLLED IN AN APPROVED PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM; TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW FOR IN‑STATE TUITION FOR VETERANS; AND TO PROHIBIT THE CLOSURE OF THE EASTERN CAROLINA STATE VETERANS CEMETERY IN GOLDSBORO.
AN ACT TO DIRECT THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA SYSTEM AND THE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT A UNIFORM POLICY TO REQUIRE THAT A STUDENT WHO IS A NATIONAL GUARD SERVICE MEMBER PLACED ON ACTIVE DUTY STATUS BE GIVEN AN EXCUSED ABSENCE FOR THE PERIOD OF TIME THE STUDENT IS ON ACTIVE DUTY AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL OPTIONS TO THE STUDENT FOR COMPLETION OR WITHDRAWAL FROM CLASSES THAT WILL NOT PENALIZE THE STUDENT ACADEMICALLY; TO BROADEN THE NATIONAL GUARD TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO COVER STUDENTS ENROLLED IN AN APPROVED PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM; TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW FOR IN‑STATE TUITION FOR VETERANS; AND TO PROHIBIT THE CLOSURE OF THE EASTERN CAROLINA STATE VETERANS CEMETERY IN GOLDSBORO. Enacted July 21, 2017. Section 4 is effective July 1, 2017. The remainder is effective July 21, 2017. Sections 1 and 2 apply beginning with the 2017 fall academic semester.
H 487 (2017-2018) NAT. GUARD REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS/DEFINITIONS. Filed Mar 27 2017, AN ACT TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS TO CLARIFY THE NATIONAL GUARD REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS AND TO EXTEND THE REEMPLOYMENT APPLICATION PERIOD FOR NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS WHO HAVE INCURRED AN INJURY DURING THE PERFORMANCE OF STATE ACTIVE DUTY AND TO ADD ADDITIONAL PROTECTIONS FOR ACTIVE AND RESERVE NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS UPON EARLY TERMINATION OF A RENTAL AGREEMENT.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS TO CLARIFY THE NATIONAL GUARD REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS AND TO EXTEND THE REEMPLOYMENT APPLICATION PERIOD FOR NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS WHO HAVE INCURRED AN INJURY DURING THE PERFORMANCE OF STATE ACTIVE DUTY AND TO ADD ADDITIONAL PROTECTIONS FOR ACTIVE AND RESERVE NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS UPON EARLY TERMINATION OF A RENTAL AGREEMENT. Enacted July 21, 2017. Effective July 21, 2017.
H 501 (2017-2018) DOT/SURVEYING INFORMATION IN PLANS. Filed Mar 28 2017, AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO INCLUDE SURVEYING INFORMATION IN ANY PLANS PREPARED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING CERTAIN PROPERTY RIGHTS, TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RESIDUE PROPERTY DISPOSAL PROCEDURE, AND TO MODIFY THE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY LIMITS FOR TAXICABS.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO INCLUDE SURVEYING INFORMATION IN ANY PLANS PREPARED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING CERTAIN PROPERTY RIGHTS, TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RESIDUE PROPERTY DISPOSAL PROCEDURE, AND TO MODIFY THE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY LIMITS FOR TAXICABS. Enacted July 20, 2017. Effective October 1, 2017.
H 548 (2017-2018) EQUALIZE TREATMENT OF WASTEWATER PRODUCTS. Filed Apr 3 2017, AN ACT TO EQUALIZE THE SALES TAX TREATMENT OF WASTEWATER DISPERSAL PRODUCTS.
AN ACT TO EQUALIZE THE SALES TAX TREATMENT OF WASTEWATER DISPERSAL PRODUCTS. Enacted July 20, 2017. Effective July 1, 2017.
H 550 (2017-2018) ESTABLISH NEW NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT. Filed Apr 4 2017, AN ACT REPEALING AND REPLACING NORTH CAROLINA'S CURRENT NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT.
AN ACT REPEALING AND REPLACING NORTH CAROLINA'S CURRENT NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT. Enacted July 20, 2017. Effective when at least 26 states have enacted the Nurse Licensure Compact set forth in Section 2 or December 31, 2018, whichever is earlier.
| Intro. by Szoka, Adcock, Boswell, White. | GS 90 |
H 559 (2017-2018) OUTDOOR HERITAGE ENHANCED. Filed Apr 4 2017, AN ACT TO EXPAND THE USE OF FIREARMS FOR HUNTING OF WILD ANIMALS AND UPLAND GAME BIRDS ON SUNDAY AND TO ALLOW HUNTING OF MIGRATORY BIRDS ON SUNDAY.
AN ACT TO EXPAND THE USE OF FIREARMS FOR HUNTING OF WILD ANIMALS AND UPLAND GAME BIRDS ON SUNDAY AND TO ALLOW HUNTING OF MIGRATORY BIRDS ON SUNDAY. Enacted July 25, 2017. Section 3(a) is effective October 1, 2017. The remainder is effective July 25, 2017.
H 620 (2017-2018) UNC CAPITAL PROJECTS. Filed Apr 5 2017, AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ACQUISITION OR CONSTRUCTION AND THE FINANCING, WITHOUT APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE GENERAL FUND, OF CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS OF THE CONSTITUENT INSTITUTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ACQUISITION OR CONSTRUCTION AND THE FINANCING, WITHOUT APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE GENERAL FUND, OF CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS OF THE CONSTITUENT INSTITUTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA. Enacted July 20, 2017. Effective July 20, 2017.
| Intro. by Brawley, Saine, Szoka, Rogers. | UNCODIFIED |
H 656 (2017-2018) COLLEGE OF ALBEMARLE/CONSTRUCTION FUNDS. Filed Apr 6 2017, AN ACT TO PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY TO THE COLLEGE OF THE ALBEMARLE IN USING STATE FUNDS TO ENTER INTO CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES WITH THE COUNTIES SERVED BY THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY TO THE COLLEGE OF THE ALBEMARLE IN USING STATE FUNDS TO ENTER INTO CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES WITH THE COUNTIES SERVED BY THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE. Enacted July 25, 2017. Effective July 25, 2017.
| Intro. by Steinburg. | UNCODIFIED |
H 657 (2017-2018) IMPROVE ADULT CARE HOME REGULATION. Filed Apr 6 2017, AN ACT MODIFYING THE LAWS PROHIBITING ISSUANCE OF ADULT CARE HOME LICENSES DUE TO PRIOR VIOLATIONS; EXEMPTING FROM CERTIFICATE OF NEED REVIEW NEW INSTITUTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES INVOLVING THE ACQUISITION OF AN UNLICENSED ADULT CARE HOME THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY LICENSED; ESTABLISHING A PROCESS FOR ADULT CARE HOMES TO REQUEST INFORMAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION OF CERTAIN ADVERSE INSPECTION FINDINGS BY COUNTY DEPARTMENTS OF SOCIAL SERVICES PRIOR TO IMPOSITION OF A PENALTY OR ISSUANCE OF A STAR RATING CERTIFICATE BASED ON THE ADVERSE INSPECTION FINDINGS; AMENDING THE RULES PERTAINING TO MINIMUM TRAINING FOR PERSONAL CARE AIDES; ELIMINATING THE TWELVE- TO TWENTY-FOUR-MONTH PENALTY ON ADULT CARE HOME STAR RATINGS; AND DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO STUDY THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STAR-RATED CERTIFICATE PROGRAM FOR ADULT CARE HOMES.
AN ACT MODIFYING THE LAWS PROHIBITING ISSUANCE OF ADULT CARE HOME LICENSES DUE TO PRIOR VIOLATIONS; EXEMPTING FROM CERTIFICATE OF NEED REVIEW NEW INSTITUTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES INVOLVING THE ACQUISITION OF AN UNLICENSED ADULT CARE HOME THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY LICENSED; ESTABLISHING A PROCESS FOR ADULT CARE HOMES TO REQUEST INFORMAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION OF CERTAIN ADVERSE INSPECTION FINDINGS BY COUNTY DEPARTMENTS OF SOCIAL SERVICES PRIOR TO IMPOSITION OF A PENALTY OR ISSUANCE OF A STAR RATING CERTIFICATE BASED ON THE ADVERSE INSPECTION FINDINGS; AMENDING THE RULES PERTAINING TO MINIMUM TRAINING FOR PERSONAL CARE AIDES; ELIMINATING THE TWELVE- TO TWENTY-FOUR-MONTH PENALTY ON ADULT CARE HOME STAR RATINGS; AND DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO STUDY THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STAR-RATED CERTIFICATE PROGRAM FOR ADULT CARE HOMES. Enacted July 25, 2017. Effective October 1, 2017, except as otherwise provided.
H 666 (2017-2018) REVISE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT REQ'TS. Filed Apr 10 2017, AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR A WAIVER OF MINIMUM PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR A WAIVER OF MINIMUM PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS. Enacted July 21, 2017. Effective July 21, 2017.
| Intro. by Brenden Jones, Saine. | UNCODIFIED |
H 707 (2017-2018) LIEN AGENT/NOTICE OF CANCELLATION. Filed Apr 10 2017, AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE STATUTES GOVERNING LIEN AGENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FOR THE CANCELLATION AND RENEWAL OF A NOTICE TO LIEN AGENT.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE STATUTES GOVERNING LIEN AGENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FOR THE CANCELLATION AND RENEWAL OF A NOTICE TO LIEN AGENT. Enacted July 21, 2017. Effective October 1, 2018.
H 716 (2017-2018) CMVS/USE OF PLATOONS. Filed Apr 10 2017, AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT THE LAWS REGULATING THE DISTANCE BETWEEN MOTOR VEHICLES TRAVELING ON THE ROAD DO NOT APPLY TO ANY NON‑LEADING COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE TRAVELING WITHIN A PLATOON WHERE AUTHORIZED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT THE LAWS REGULATING THE DISTANCE BETWEEN MOTOR VEHICLES TRAVELING ON THE ROAD DO NOT APPLY TO ANY NON‑LEADING COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE TRAVELING WITHIN A PLATOON WHERE AUTHORIZED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. Enacted July 21, 2017. Effective August 1, 2017.
| Intro. by Torbett. | GS 20 |
H 740 (2017-2018) SAR RENAME/DISPUTED COUNTY BOUNDARIES/MAPPING. Filed Apr 11 2017, AN ACT TO MODIFY THE NAME OF SEARCH AND RESCUE SERVICES, TO ALLOW THE NORTH CAROLINA GEODETIC SURVEY TO RATIFY RESULTS OF COUNTY BOUNDARY RESURVEYS, AND TO CLARIFY THAT PROTECTIVE RIDGELINE MAPS ARE HOUSED WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA GEODETIC SURVEY RATHER THAN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY.
AN ACT TO MODIFY THE NAME OF SEARCH AND RESCUE SERVICES, TO ALLOW THE NORTH CAROLINA GEODETIC SURVEY TO RATIFY RESULTS OF COUNTY BOUNDARY RESURVEYS, AND TO CLARIFY THAT PROTECTIVE RIDGELINE MAPS ARE HOUSED WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA GEODETIC SURVEY RATHER THAN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY. Enacted July 21, 2017. Section 1 is effective July 1, 2017. The remainder is effective July 21, 2017.
H 772 (2017-2018) AMEND NC INT'L ARBITRATION/CONCILIATION ACT. Filed Apr 11 2017, AN ACT TO AMEND THE NORTH CAROLINA INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION AND CONCILIATION ACT.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE NORTH CAROLINA INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION AND CONCILIATION ACT. Enacted July 21, 2017. Effective October 1, 2017.
| Intro. by Destin Hall, Grange, Rogers, John. | GS 1 |
H 799 (2017-2018) UTILITY BILLING BY LESSORS. Filed Apr 11 2017, AN ACT TO ALLOW FOR LANDLORDS TO CHARGE INDIVIDUAL TENANTS FOR SHARED COST OF NATURAL GAS SERVICE PROVIDED TO LEASED PREMISES.
AN ACT TO ALLOW FOR LANDLORDS TO CHARGE INDIVIDUAL TENANTS FOR SHARED COST OF NATURAL GAS SERVICE PROVIDED TO LEASED PREMISES. Enacted July 21, 2017. Effective July 21, 2017.
H 800 (2017-2018) VARIOUS CHANGES TO CHARTER SCHOOL LAWS. Filed Apr 11 2017, AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE LAWS AFFECTING CHARTER SCHOOLS.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE LAWS AFFECTING CHARTER SCHOOLS. Enacted July 21, 2017. Effective July 21, 2017, except as otherwise provided.
| Intro. by Bradford, Saine, Stone, Grange. | GS 115C |
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PUBLIC/SENATE BILLS
S 42 (2017-2018) REDUCE COST & REG. BURDEN/HOSP. CONSTRUCTION. Filed Feb 7 2017, AN ACT DIRECTING THE MEDICAL CARE COMMISSION TO ADOPT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEALTHCARE ENGINEERING'S FACILITY GUIDELINES INSTITUTE.
AN ACT DIRECTING THE MEDICAL CARE COMMISSION TO ADOPT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEALTHCARE ENGINEERING'S FACILITY GUIDELINES INSTITUTE. Enacted July 21, 2017. Effective July 21, 2017, and applies to any licensee or prospective applicant who seeks to make specified types of alterations or additions to hospital facilities or construct new hospital facilities and who submits plans and specifications to DHHS pursuant to GS Chapter 113E, Article 5, on or after January 1, 2016.
| Intro. by Hise, Krawiec, Pate. | UNCODIFIED |
S 78 (2017-2018) COST TO COMPLY/FED ED FUNDS/PED STUDY. Filed Feb 14 2017, AN ACT TO STUDY THE FINANCIAL COSTS TO THE STATE AND LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS OF COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MANDATES RELATED TO THE RECEIPT OF FEDERAL EDUCATION FUNDING AND TO ESTABLISH THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE STUDY COMMISSION ON EFFICIENCY AND COST-SAVINGS IN STATE GOVERNMENT.
AN ACT TO STUDY THE FINANCIAL COSTS TO THE STATE AND LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS OF COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MANDATES RELATED TO THE RECEIPT OF FEDERAL EDUCATION FUNDING AND TO ESTABLISH THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE STUDY COMMISSION ON EFFICIENCY AND COST-SAVINGS IN STATE GOVERNMENT. Enacted July 20, 2017. Effective July 20, 2017.
| Intro. by Daniel. | STUDY |
S 82 (2017-2018) ACHIEVING BUSINESS EFFICIENCIES (NEW). Filed Feb 14 2017, AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE EMPLOYMENT LAWS.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE EMPLOYMENT LAWS. Enacted July 25, 2017. Effective January 1, 2018, except as otherwise provided.
| Intro. by Brock, Tillman, Tucker. | GS 95 |
S 88 (2017-2018) LANDLORD/TENANT-ALIAS & PLURIES SUMMARY EJECT. Filed Feb 14 2017, AN ACT TO ALLOW FOR SEVERANCE OF SUMMARY EJECTMENT AND MONETARY CLAIMS IN SMALL CLAIMS ACTIONS WHEN SERVICE OF PROCESS ONLY MEETS SUMMARY EJECTMENT STANDARDS, TO ALLOW FOR THE SEVERED MONETARY CLAIM TO BE CONTINUED WITH ALIAS AND PLURIES SUMMONS, AND TO ALLOW PRO SE REPRESENTATION ON APPEAL.
AN ACT TO ALLOW FOR SEVERANCE OF SUMMARY EJECTMENT AND MONETARY CLAIMS IN SMALL CLAIMS ACTIONS WHEN SERVICE OF PROCESS ONLY MEETS SUMMARY EJECTMENT STANDARDS, TO ALLOW FOR THE SEVERED MONETARY CLAIM TO BE CONTINUED WITH ALIAS AND PLURIES SUMMONS, AND TO ALLOW PRO SE REPRESENTATION ON APPEAL. Enacted July 20, 2017. Effective October 1, 2017.
S 104 (2017-2018) REQUIRE CRIMINAL BGC/PHARMACIST LICENSURE. Filed Feb 16 2017, AN ACT REQUIRING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR APPLICANTS FOR PHARMACIST LICENSURE.
AN ACT REQUIRING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR APPLICANTS FOR PHARMACIST LICENSURE. Enacted July 20, 2017. Effective January 1, 2018.
| Intro. by Tillman. | GS 90 |
S 107 (2017-2018) STREAMLINE DAM REMOVAL. Filed Feb 16 2017, AN ACT TO REMOVE SAFETY HAZARDS AND RESTORE NORTH CAROLINA'S NATURAL RIVERINE RESOURCES BY FACILITATING THE REMOVAL OF OBSOLETE AND UNWANTED DAMS.
AN ACT TO REMOVE SAFETY HAZARDS AND RESTORE NORTH CAROLINA'S NATURAL RIVERINE RESOURCES BY FACILITATING THE REMOVAL OF OBSOLETE AND UNWANTED DAMS. Enacted July 20, 2017. Section 3 is effective July 20, 2017. The remainder is effective July 1, 2017.
S 196 (2017-2018) VETERINARY PRACTICE OMNIBUS. Filed Mar 7 2017, AN ACT TO CLARIFY THAT THE PRACTICE OF HORSESHOEING IS NOT THE PRACTICE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE AND TO STUDY VETERINARY PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOUNDING.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THAT THE PRACTICE OF HORSESHOEING IS NOT THE PRACTICE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE AND TO STUDY VETERINARY PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOUNDING. Enacted July 20, 2017. Effective July 20, 2017.
S 323 (2017-2018) UNC PUBLIC RECORDS/ATHLETIC CONFERENCES. Filed Mar 21 2017, AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT COMMUNICATIONS AND OTHER DOCUMENTARY MATERIAL POSSESSED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA OR ANY OF ITS CONSTITUENT INSTITUTIONS REGARDING MEMBERSHIP IN THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (NCAA), IN THE ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE (ACC) OR OTHER NCAA CONFERENCES, OR IN ANY OTHER COLLEGIATE SPORTS ASSOCIATION OR ORGANIZATION ARE PUBLIC RECORDS.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT COMMUNICATIONS AND OTHER DOCUMENTARY MATERIAL POSSESSED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA OR ANY OF ITS CONSTITUENT INSTITUTIONS REGARDING MEMBERSHIP IN THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (NCAA), IN THE ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE (ACC) OR OTHER NCAA CONFERENCES, OR IN ANY OTHER COLLEGIATE SPORTS ASSOCIATION OR ORGANIZATION ARE PUBLIC RECORDS. Enacted July 21, 2017. Effective October 1, 2017.
| Intro. by Lee, Hise, Daniel. | GS 132 |
S 344 (2017-2018) COMBINE ADULT CORRECTION & JUVENILE JUSTICE. Filed Mar 21 2017, AN ACT TO CONSOLIDATE THE DIVISION OF ADULT CORRECTION AND THE DIVISION OF JUVENILE JUSTICE INTO A SINGLE DIVISION WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY AND TO EXEMPT THE FABRICATION OF EYEGLASSES FROM CAPITATED PREPAID HEALTH PLAN CONTRACTS UNDER MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION.
AN ACT TO CONSOLIDATE THE DIVISION OF ADULT CORRECTION AND THE DIVISION OF JUVENILE JUSTICE INTO A SINGLE DIVISION WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY AND TO EXEMPT THE FABRICATION OF EYEGLASSES FROM CAPITATED PREPAID HEALTH PLAN CONTRACTS UNDER MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION. Enacted July 25, 2017. Effective July 25, 2017, except as otherwise provided.
S 384 (2017-2018) CRIMINAL LAW CHANGES. (NEW) Filed Mar 23 2017, AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE USE OF MOTIONS FOR APPROPRIATE RELIEF; TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF "FELONY OFFENSE" FOR PURPOSES OF THE HABITUAL FELON LAW AND TO REMOVE THE SUNSET ON DRIVERS LICENSE ELIGIBILITY FOR PERSONS CONVICTED OF HABITUAL IMPAIRED DRIVING; TO INCLUDE BREAKING AND ENTERING WITH THE INTENT TO TERRORIZE AS A HABITUAL BREAKING AND ENTERING STATUS OFFENSE; TO CLARIFY THAT WHEN A PERSON IS CHARGED WITH AN OFFENSE WHICH REQUIRES MANDATORY FINGERPRINTING, FINGERPRINTING WILL BE ORDERED BY THE COURT IF THE OFFENDER WAS NOT ARRESTED AND FINGERPRINTED AT THE TIME OF THE OFFENSE; AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PRIVATE CITIZEN'S SHOWING OF PROBABLE CAUSE TO THE MAGISTRATE SHALL INCLUDE SUFFICIENT INFORMATION SUPPORTED BY OATH OR AFFIRMATION THAT A CRIME HAS OCCURRED AND SHALL ISSUE AS A SUMMONS UNLESS A SUBSTANTIAL LIKELIHOOD EXISTS THAT THE DEFENDANT WILL NOT RESPOND TO A SUMMONS; AND TO AMEND THE SHERIFF'S SUPPLEMENTAL PENSION FUND.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE USE OF MOTIONS FOR APPROPRIATE RELIEF; TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF "FELONY OFFENSE" FOR PURPOSES OF THE HABITUAL FELON LAW AND TO REMOVE THE SUNSET ON DRIVERS LICENSE ELIGIBILITY FOR PERSONS CONVICTED OF HABITUAL IMPAIRED DRIVING; TO INCLUDE BREAKING AND ENTERING WITH THE INTENT TO TERRORIZE AS A HABITUAL BREAKING AND ENTERING STATUS OFFENSE; TO CLARIFY THAT WHEN A PERSON IS CHARGED WITH AN OFFENSE WHICH REQUIRES MANDATORY FINGERPRINTING, FINGERPRINTING WILL BE ORDERED BY THE COURT IF THE OFFENDER WAS NOT ARRESTED AND FINGERPRINTED AT THE TIME OF THE OFFENSE; AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PRIVATE CITIZEN'S SHOWING OF PROBABLE CAUSE TO THE MAGISTRATE SHALL INCLUDE SUFFICIENT INFORMATION SUPPORTED BY OATH OR AFFIRMATION THAT A CRIME HAS OCCURRED AND SHALL ISSUE AS A SUMMONS UNLESS A SUBSTANTIAL LIKELIHOOD EXISTS THAT THE DEFENDANT WILL NOT RESPOND TO A SUMMONS; AND TO AMEND THE SHERIFF'S SUPPLEMENTAL PENSION FUND. Enacted July 21, 2017. Effective July 21, 2017, except as otherwise provided.
S 388 (2017-2018) INCAPACITY TO PROCEED. Filed Mar 23 2017, AN ACT TO ALLOW REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE COURT ON THE LACK OF CAPACITY TO PROCEED TO BE SHARED WITH TREATMENT PROVIDERS AND TO STUDY THE LACK OF CAPACITY TO PROCEED PROCESS.
AN ACT TO ALLOW REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE COURT ON THE LACK OF CAPACITY TO PROCEED TO BE SHARED WITH TREATMENT PROVIDERS AND TO STUDY THE LACK OF CAPACITY TO PROCEED PROCESS. Enacted July 20, 2017. Effective July 20, 2017.
S 413 (2017-2018) CLARIFY MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER LAWS. Filed Mar 28 2017, AN ACT TO CLARIFY MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS AND MANUFACTURERS LICENSING LAWS.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS AND MANUFACTURERS LICENSING LAWS. Enacted July 20, 2017. Section 5 is effective January 1, 2018. The remainder is effective July 20, 2017.
| Intro. by B. Jackson. | GS 20 |
S 415 (2017-2018) CLARIFY DEF'N. OF COLLECTION AGENCY. Filed Mar 28 2017, AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF COLLECTION AGENCY TO EXCLUDE PERSONS ENGAGED IN ROUTINE BILLING SERVICES.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF COLLECTION AGENCY TO EXCLUDE PERSONS ENGAGED IN ROUTINE BILLING SERVICES. Enacted July 20, 2017. Effective July 20, 2017.
| Intro. by Bishop, Newton, Woodard. | GS 58 |
S 468 (2017-2018) QZAB USE MODIFICATION. Filed Mar 29 2017, AN ACT TO MODIFY THE USES FOR QUALIFIED ZONE ACADEMY BONDS.
AN ACT TO MODIFY THE USES FOR QUALIFIED ZONE ACADEMY BONDS. Enacted July 25, 2017. Effective July 25, 2017, except as otherwise provided.
| Intro. by Brown. | GS 115C |
S 489 (2017-2018) CLARIFY WORKERS' COMP. POLICY CANCELLATION. Filed Mar 29 2017, AN ACT TO CLARIFY WHEN NOTICES OF CANCELLATION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION POLICIES ARE PRESUMED EFFECTIVE AND COMPLETE AND TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED WHEN THE DEPUTY OR MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION THAT HEARD THE PARTIES AT ISSUE AND THEIR REPRESENTATIVES AND WITNESSES IS UNABLE TO DECIDE THE CASE AND ISSUE AN AWARD.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY WHEN NOTICES OF CANCELLATION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION POLICIES ARE PRESUMED EFFECTIVE AND COMPLETE AND TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED WHEN THE DEPUTY OR MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION THAT HEARD THE PARTIES AT ISSUE AND THEIR REPRESENTATIVES AND WITNESSES IS UNABLE TO DECIDE THE CASE AND ISSUE AN AWARD. Enacted July 20, 2017. Effective July 20, 2017.
S 548 (2017-2018) STRENGTHEN HUMAN TRAFFICKING LAWS/STUDIES. Filed Mar 30 2017, AN ACT STRENGTHENING HUMAN TRAFFICKING LAWS, AUTHORIZING THE NORTH CAROLINA BOARD OF MASSAGE AND BODYWORK THERAPY TO REGULATE MASSAGE AND BODYWORK THERAPY ESTABLISHMENTS, REQUIRING MASSAGE AND BODYWORK THERAPISTS TO OBTAIN A STATEWIDE PRIVILEGE LICENSE, AND AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO STUDY WAYS TO IDENTIFY AND PROTECT VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
AN ACT STRENGTHENING HUMAN TRAFFICKING LAWS, AUTHORIZING THE NORTH CAROLINA BOARD OF MASSAGE AND BODYWORK THERAPY TO REGULATE MASSAGE AND BODYWORK THERAPY ESTABLISHMENTS, REQUIRING MASSAGE AND BODYWORK THERAPISTS TO OBTAIN A STATEWIDE PRIVILEGE LICENSE, AND AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO STUDY WAYS TO IDENTIFY AND PROTECT VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING. Enacted July 20, 2017. Sections 1 and 3(l) are effective December 1, 2017. Sections 2(a)-(c) and 3(a)-(k) are effective October 1, 2017. Section 4 is effective July 20, 2017, and applies to taxable years beginning on or after July 1, 2018. The remainder is effective July 20, 2017.
S 567 (2017-2018) REFORM/CORRECT/WILLS AND TRUSTS. Filed Mar 30 2017, AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE JUDICIAL REFORMATION OF WILLS TO CORRECT MISTAKES AND THE JUDICIAL MODIFICATION OF WILLS TO ACHIEVE THE TESTATOR'S TAX OBJECTIVES AND TO REVISE THE NORTH CAROLINA UNIFORM TRUST CODE TO ACHIEVE CONSISTENCY IN THE REFORMATION OF TRUSTS WITH THE REFORMATION OF WILLS, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE GENERAL STATUTES COMMISSION.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE JUDICIAL REFORMATION OF WILLS TO CORRECT MISTAKES AND THE JUDICIAL MODIFICATION OF WILLS TO ACHIEVE THE TESTATOR'S TAX OBJECTIVES AND TO REVISE THE NORTH CAROLINA UNIFORM TRUST CODE TO ACHIEVE CONSISTENCY IN THE REFORMATION OF TRUSTS WITH THE REFORMATION OF WILLS, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE GENERAL STATUTES COMMISSION. Enacted July 20, 2017. Effective January 1, 2018, except as otherwise provided. Sections 1 and 3 apply to estates of decedents dying before, on, or after that date.
S 569 (2017-2018) UNIFORM POWER OF ATTORNEY ACT. Filed Mar 30 2017, AN ACT TO ADOPT THE UNIFORM POWER OF ATTORNEY ACT IN THIS STATE.
AN ACT TO ADOPT THE UNIFORM POWER OF ATTORNEY ACT IN THIS STATE. Enacted July 20, 2017. Effective January 1, 2018.
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ACTIONS ON BILLS
Actions on Bills: 2017-07-25
PUBLIC BILLS
H 89: HOUSING AUTHORITY TRANSFERS.
Signed by Gov. 7/25/2017
Ch. SL 2017-178
H 128: PROHIBIT DRONE USE OVER PRISON/JAIL.
Signed by Gov. 7/25/2017
Ch. SL 2017-179
H 353: AUTHORIZE STATE PARK SYSTEM EXPANSION.-AB
Signed by Gov. 7/25/2017
Ch. SL 2017-177
H 396: MUNICIPAL BROADBAND SERVICE AREA.
Signed by Gov. 7/25/2017
Ch. SL 2017-180
H 434: COINS/CURRENCY/BULLION SALES TAX EXEMPTION.
Signed by Gov. 7/25/2017
Ch. SL 2017-181
H 559: OUTDOOR HERITAGE ENHANCED.
Signed by Gov. 7/25/2017
Ch. SL 2017-182
H 656: COLLEGE OF ALBEMARLE/CONSTRUCTION FUNDS.
Signed by Gov. 7/25/2017
Ch. SL 2017-183
H 657: IMPROVE ADULT CARE HOME REGULATION.
Signed by Gov. 7/25/2017
Ch. SL 2017-184
S 55: SCHOOL BUS CAMERAS/CIVIL PENALTIES.
Signed by Gov. 7/25/2017
Ch. SL 2017-188
S 82: ACHIEVING BUSINESS EFFICIENCIES (NEW).
Signed by Gov. 7/25/2017
Ch. SL 2017-185
S 344: COMBINE ADULT CORRECTION & JUVENILE JUSTICE.
Signed by Gov. 7/25/2017
Ch. SL 2017-186
S 468: QZAB USE MODIFICATION.
Signed by Gov. 7/25/2017
Ch. SL 2017-187
Actions on Bills: 2017-07-25
No local actions on bills
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