The Daily Bulletin: 2018-06-25

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The Daily Bulletin: 2018-06-25

PUBLIC/HOUSE BILLS
H 9 (2017-2018) ALLOW ELECTION DAY SERVICE - RETIRED LEOS. Filed Jan 25 2017, AN ACT TO ALLOW RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO BE EMPLOYED BY A COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS FOR ELECTION DAY SERVICE WITHOUT CAUSING THE SUSPENSION OF THE RETIRED OFFICERS' SPECIAL SEPARATION ALLOWANCE.

AN ACT TO ALLOW RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO BE EMPLOYED BY A COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS FOR ELECTION DAY SERVICE WITHOUT CAUSING THE SUSPENSION OF THE RETIRED OFFICERS' SPECIAL SEPARATION ALLOWANCE. Enacted June 22, 2018. Effective June 22, 2018.

Intro. by Fraley.GS 143
H 86 (2017-2018) VIRTUAL CURRENCY CHANGES (NEW). Filed Feb 9 2017, AN ACT TO MAKE CLARIFYING CHANGES TO PERMISSIBLE INVESTMENTS AND STATUTORY TRUST UNDER THE MONEY TRANSMITTERS ACT.

AN ACT TO MAKE CLARIFYING CHANGES TO PERMISSIBLE INVESTMENTS AND STATUTORY TRUST UNDER THE MONEY TRANSMITTERS ACT. Enacted June 22, 2018. Effective June 22, 2018, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Hardister, Jordan, K. Hall, Goodman.GS 53
H 156 (2017-2018) EYEGLASSES EXEMPTION FROM MEDICAID CAPITATION. Filed Feb 21 2017, AN ACT TO REQUIRE MEDICAID PREPAID HEALTH PLANS TO OBTAIN A LICENSE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE AND TO MAKE OTHER CHANGES PERTAINING TO MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE.

AN ACT TO REQUIRE MEDICAID PREPAID HEALTH PLANS TO OBTAIN A LICENSE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE AND TO MAKE OTHER CHANGES PERTAINING TO MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE. Enacted June 22, 2018. Effective June 22, 2018, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by McNeill, Lambeth, Dobson, Brisson.GS 58, GS 108A
H 277 (2017-2018) NATUROPATHIC STUDY (NEW). Filed Mar 7 2017, AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A WORK GROUP TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APPROPRIATE OVERSIGHT AND REGULATION OF THE PRACTICE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE IN NORTH CAROLINA AND TO REPORT TO THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A WORK GROUP TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APPROPRIATE OVERSIGHT AND REGULATION OF THE PRACTICE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE IN NORTH CAROLINA AND TO REPORT TO THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. Enacted June 22, 2018. Effective June 22, 2018.

Intro. by Faircloth.STUDY
H 284 (2017-2018) 25-YEAR LEO RETIREMENT OPTION. Filed Mar 8 2017, AN ACT TO ALLOW LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM OR THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO RETIRE AFTER ACHIEVING TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF CREDITABLE SERVICE, TO ALLOW FOR SEPARATION BUYOUTS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, AND TO ALLOW TRANSFERS UNDER THE SPECIAL RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE TO BE PAID IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITH EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS.

AN ACT TO ALLOW LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM OR THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO RETIRE AFTER ACHIEVING TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF CREDITABLE SERVICE, TO ALLOW FOR SEPARATION BUYOUTS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, AND TO ALLOW TRANSFERS UNDER THE SPECIAL RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE TO BE PAID IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITH EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS. Enacted June 22, 2018. Sections 2 and 3 are effective July 1, 2019. The remainder is effective June 22, 2018.

Intro. by Murphy, McNeill, Rogers, Malone.GS 128, GS 135, GS 143
H 325 (2017-2018) AMEND ARSON LAW/PROSECUTOR FUNDS. Filed Mar 13 2017, AN ACT TO MODIFY AND STRENGTHEN THE CRIMINAL LAWS REGARDING ARSON.

AN ACT TO MODIFY AND STRENGTHEN THE CRIMINAL LAWS REGARDING ARSON. Enacted June 22, 2018. Section 3 is effective June 22, 2018. The remainder is effective December 1, 2018.

Intro. by McNeill, Hurley.GS 14, GS 58
H 351 (2017-2018) UTILITIES/RATE BASE/FAIR VALUE DETERMINATION. Filed Mar 14 2017, AN ACT AUTHORIZING WATER AND WASTEWATER PUBLIC UTILITIES TO ELECT TO USE A FAIR VALUE DETERMINATION FOR RATE-MAKING PURPOSES WHEN ACQUIRING UTILITIES OWNED BY COUNTIES, MUNICIPALITIES, OR OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES.

AN ACT AUTHORIZING WATER AND WASTEWATER PUBLIC UTILITIES TO ELECT TO USE A FAIR VALUE DETERMINATION FOR RATE-MAKING PURPOSES WHEN ACQUIRING UTILITIES OWNED BY COUNTIES, MUNICIPALITIES, OR OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES. Enacted June 25, 2018. Effective June 25, 2018.

Intro. by Watford, Collins.GS 62
H 403 (2017-2018) MEDICAID AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH MODIFICATIONS (NEW). Filed Mar 16 2017, AN ACT TO MODIFY THE MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION LEGISLATION.

AN ACT TO MODIFY THE MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION LEGISLATION. Enacted June 22, 2018. Effective June 22, 2018.

Intro. by Dollar, Lambeth, Dobson, White.UNCODIFIED
H 551 (2017-2018) STRENGTHENING VICTIMS' RIGHTS. Filed Apr 4 2017, AN ACT TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF NORTH CAROLINA TO PROVIDE BETTER PROTECTIONS AND SAFEGUARDS TO VICTIMS OF CRIME.

Senate committee substitute makes the following changes to 2nd edition. Adds general proclamation that victims of crimes are to be treated with dignity and respect by the criminal justice system. Clarifies that a victim must request to be present at the court proceedings of the accused. Qualifies the right of a victim to be heard in the accused's court proceedings by requiring that the victim may only be reasonably heard. Qualifies the victim's right to restitution from the accused by requiring the restitution to be provided in a reasonably timely manner, and when ordered by the court. Qualifies the victim's right to information about the final disposition of the accused's case by requiring that the victim request this information. Qualifies right to confer with the prosecution by requiring that the conferring be reasonable. Deletes victim's right to be reasonably protected from the defendant. Deletes victim's right to proceedings free from unreasonable delay and a prompt conclusion to the accused's case. Delete's victims right to be treated with fairness and respect for their dignity and privacy. Deletes provision that this section does not affect the State's discovery obligations. Deletes provision that prohibits this section from being construed to authorize a collateral civil cause of action. 

Defines victim as a person that a crime or act of delinquency was committed against or involving their person, or when a crime or act of delinquency is equivalent to a felony property crime. Deletes prior definition of victim

Clarifies that the General Assembly will provide, by general law, the procedure for a victim or victim's representative to assert the rights provided by this section.  

Adds provision that nothing in this section may be construed to provide for any cause of action against any government employees or agents. Adds provision that nothing in this section may be construed to create a right of action for a victim to appeal any decision made in the accused's proceedings, or challenge any adjudication, or participate in any proceeding as a party, or gain access to confidential juvenile records. Adds provision that nothing in this section may be construed to restrict the power of the district attorney or the inherent authority of the court. 

Makes other clarifying and technical changes. 

Intro. by Dollar, R. Turner, Destin Hall, Earle.CONST
H 611 (2017-2018) EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT EXCEPTION (NEW). Filed Apr 5 2017, AN ACT TO CREATE AN EXCEPTION FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS OF SPOUSES OF SUPERINTENDENTS OF LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS WHEN THE LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVES THE EMPLOYMENT.

AN ACT TO CREATE AN EXCEPTION FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS OF SPOUSES OF SUPERINTENDENTS OF LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS WHEN THE LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVES THE EMPLOYMENT. Enacted June 22, 2018. Effective June 22, 2018.

Intro. by Dobson, Bert Jones, Murphy, Earle.GS 14
H 619 (2017-2018) CLARIFY MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER LAWS. Filed Apr 5 2017, AN ACT TO CLARIFY MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS AND MANUFACTURERS LICENSING LAWS.

AN ACT TO CLARIFY MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS AND MANUFACTURERS LICENSING LAWS. Enacted June 22, 2018. Effective June 22, 2018.

Intro. by Brawley, Ross, Johnson, Clampitt.GS 20
H 651 (2017-2018) STATE PENSION/RET. HEALTH BEN. FUND SOLVENCY. Filed Apr 6 2017, AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE UNFUNDED LIABILITY SOLVENCY RESERVE.

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE UNFUNDED LIABILITY SOLVENCY RESERVE. Enacted June 22, 2018. Effective October 1, 2018.

Intro. by Dollar, Lambeth, McNeill, Ross.GS 142, GS 143C
H 779 (2017-2018) ABC ELECTIONS (NEW). Filed Apr 11 2017, AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN SMALL MUNICIPALITIES WITH DECREASING POPULATIONS TO ATTRACT BUSINESS THROUGH A MALT BEVERAGE AND UNFORTIFIED WINE ELECTION, AT THE DISCRETION OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNING BOARD.

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN SMALL MUNICIPALITIES WITH DECREASING POPULATIONS TO ATTRACT BUSINESS THROUGH A MALT BEVERAGE AND UNFORTIFIED WINE ELECTION, AT THE DISCRETION OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNING BOARD. Enacted June 22, 2018. Effective June 22, 2018.

Intro. by Brody, Williams.GS 18B
H 826 (2017-2018) CLARIFY SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FEES. (NEW) Filed Apr 11 2017, AN ACT TO REVISE SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FEES.

AN ACT TO REVISE SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FEES. Enacted June 22, 2018. Effective June 22, 2018, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Riddell, Saine, Dulin, Fraley.GS 162A
H 913 (2017-2018) BIPARTISAN ETHICS AND ELECTIONS ENFORCEMENT. (NEW) Filed Apr 25 2017, AN ACT TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF NORTH CAROLINA TO ESTABLISH A BIPARTISAN BOARD OF ETHICS AND ELECTIONS ENFORCEMENT AND TO CLARIFY BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

House committee substitute makes the following changes to the 1st edition. Deletes all provisions of the previous edition and replaces it with the following.

Subject to approval by voters at the statewide general election in November of 2018, makes the following changes to Article VI of the North Carolina Constitution.

Enacts new Section 11 establishing the Bipartisan State Board of Ethic and Elections Enforcement (Board) to administer ethics and election laws. Places the Board within the Executive Branch for administrative purposes only. The Board consists of eight members, serving four-year terms, with no more than four members registered with the same political affiliation. Requires appointments to be made as follows: (1) four members appointed by the General Assembly, upon the recommendation of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, from nominees submitted by the majority leader and minority leader of the Senate, as prescribed by general law; prohibits the President Pro Tempore from recommending more than two nominees from each leader and (2) four members appointed by the General Assembly, upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, from nominees submitted by the majority leader and minority leader of the House, as prescribed by general law; prohibits the Speaker from recommending more than two nominees from each leader.

Amends Section 6 of Article I by adding that the legislative powers of the State government controls the powers, duties, responsibilities, appointments, and terms of office of any board or commission prescribed by general law. Requires the executive powers of State government to be used to faithfully execute the general laws prescribing the board or commission.

Amends Section 20 of Article II by adding a prohibition on the General Assembly enacting a law that appoints a member of the General assembly to any board or commission that exercises executive or judicial powers.

Amends Section 5 of Article III by adding that the Governor must, when faithfully executing any general laws enacted by the General Assembly controlling the powers, duties, responsibilities, appointments, and terms of office of any board or commission, implement the general law as enacted and the legislative delegation provided for in Section 6 of Article I controls. Further amends the Section by adding that the legislative delegation provided for in Section 6 of Article I controls any executive, legislative, or judicial appointment and must be faithfully executed as enacted.

If approved by the qualified voters, Sections 2 (amending Section 6 of Article I), 3 (amending Section 20 of Article II) and 4 (amending Section 5 of Article III) become effective upon certification. Section 1, adding new Section 11 to Article VI, becomes effective March 1, 2019.

Makes conforming changes to the act's titles.

Intro. by Lewis.CONST
H 948 (2017-2018) BUILDING CODE REGULATORY REFORM. Filed May 16 2018, AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE STATUTES GOVERNING BUILDING CODES, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON IMPLEMENTATION OF BUILDING CODE REGULATORY REFORM LEGISLATION.

AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE STATUTES GOVERNING BUILDING CODES, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON IMPLEMENTATION OF BUILDING CODE REGULATORY REFORM LEGISLATION. Enacted June 22, 2018. Effective October 1, 2018, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Brody, Riddell, Cunningham, Potts.GS 58, GS 143, GS 153A, GS 160A
H 986 (2017-2018) VARIOUS CHANGES TO EDUCATION LAWS (NEW). Filed May 22 2018, AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO EDUCATION LAWS.

AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO EDUCATION LAWS. Enacted June 22, 2018. Effective June 22, 2018, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Hurley, Elmore, Horn, Johnson.STUDY, GS 115C
H 1054 (2017-2018) UNC CAPITAL PROJECTS. Filed May 30 2018, 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 June 22, 2018. Effective June 22, 2018.

Intro. by Brawley, Saine, Jordan.UNCODIFIED
H 1056 (2017-2018) FAIR 2018.-AB Filed May 31 2018, AN ACT TO PROMOTE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY, INTEGRITY, AND RECOVERY OF ASSETS OF THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, THE CONSOLIDATED JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM, THE LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT SYSTEM, THE FIREFIGHTERS AND RESCUE SQUAD WORKERS' PENSION FUND, THE DISABILITY INCOME PLAN, AND THE STATE HEALTH PLAN FOR TEACHERS AND STATE EMPLOYEES.

AN ACT TO PROMOTE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY, INTEGRITY, AND RECOVERY OF ASSETS OF THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, THE CONSOLIDATED JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM, THE LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT SYSTEM, THE FIREFIGHTERS AND RESCUE SQUAD WORKERS' PENSION FUND, THE DISABILITY INCOME PLAN, AND THE STATE HEALTH PLAN FOR TEACHERS AND STATE EMPLOYEES. Enacted June 25, 2018. Effective June 25, 2018, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Collins, McNeill, Ross, Dulin.GS 1, GS 44, GS 58, GS 120, GS 128, GS 135
H 1092 (2017-2018) CONST. AMENDMENT - REQUIRE PHOTO ID TO VOTE. Filed Jun 7 2018, AN ACT TO AMEND THE NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION TO REQUIRE PHOTO IDENTIFICATION TO VOTE.

House amendment makes the following change to 2nd edition. Changes photo identification to photographic identification in Section 2 of Article VI. 

Intro. by T. Moore, Lewis, Presnell, Sauls.CONST
H 1096 (2017-2018) CONFIRM ATHENA BROOKS/SPECIAL SC JUDGE. Filed Jun 25 2018, A JOINT RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE CONFIRMATION OF ATHENA FOX BROOKS AS A SPECIAL SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE.

Confirms the appointment of Athena Fox Brooks as a special superior court judge, with a term running for five years from the date of appointment by the Governor. Contains whereas clauses.  

Intro. by Lewis.JOINT RES
H1097 (2017-2018) CONFIRM BRYAN BEATTY/SPECIAL SC JUDGE. Filed Jun 25 2018, A JOINT RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE CONFIRMATION OF BRYAN E. BEATTY AS A SPECIAL SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE.

Confirms the appointment of Bryan E. Beatty as a special superior court judge, with a term running for five years from the date of appointment by the Governor. Contains whereas clauses.  

Intro. by Lewis.JOINT RES
H 1098 (2017-2018) CONFIRM J. STANLEY CARMICAL/ SPECIAL SC JUDGE. Filed Jun 25 2018, A JOINT RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE CONFIRMATION OF J. STANLEY CARMICAL AS A SPECIAL SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE.

Confirms the appointment of J. Stanley Carmical as a special superior court judge, with a term running for five years from the date of appointment by the Governor. Contains whereas clauses.  

Intro. by Lewis.JOINT RES
H 1099 (2017-2018) CONFIRM ROBERT J. HARRIS/INDUSTRIAL COMM. Filed Jun 25 2018, A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF ROBERT J. HARRIS TO THE NORTH CAROLINA INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION.

Confirms the appointment of Robert J. Harris to the North Carolina Industrial Commission, with a term running from July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2024. Contains whereas clauses.  

Intro. by Lewis.JOINT RES
H 1100 (2017-2018) CONFIRM MYRA L. GRIFFIN/INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION. Filed Jun 25 2018, A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF MYRA L. GRIFFIN TO THE NORTH CAROLINA INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION.

Confirms the appointment of Myra L. Griffin to the North Carolina Industrial Commission, with a term expiring April 30, 2022. Contains whereas clauses.  

Intro. by Lewis.JOINT RES

The Daily Bulletin: 2018-06-25

PUBLIC/SENATE BILLS
S 124 (2017-2018) LEO MANAGED CBD OIL DROP BOX. Filed Feb 22 2017, AN ACT TO REQUIRE RESIDUAL OIL FROM HEMP EXTRACT TO BE DISPOSED AT ESTABLISHED SPECIFIC SECURE COLLECTION BOXES MANAGED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT.

AN ACT TO REQUIRE RESIDUAL OIL FROM HEMP EXTRACT TO BE DISPOSED AT ESTABLISHED SPECIFIC SECURE COLLECTION BOXES MANAGED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT. Enacted June 22, 2018. Effective December 1, 2018.

Intro. by D. Davis, Hise.GS 90
S 125 (2017-2018) VARIOUS CHANGES TO EDUCATION (NEW). Filed Feb 22 2017, AN ACT TO ENCOURAGE LOCAL BOARDS OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT STUDENT ATTENDANCE RECOGNITION PROGRAMS AND TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS SERVING AS LEGISLATIVE OR GOVERNOR'S PAGES SHALL BE ELIGIBLE FOR PARTICIPATION IN THESE PROGRAMS AND TO EXPAND ELIGIBILITY OF CHILDREN TO OBTAIN CERTAIN SCHOLARSHIPS UNDER PART 2 OF ARTICLE 14 OF CHAPTER 143B OF THE GENERAL STATUTES.

AN ACT TO ENCOURAGE LOCAL BOARDS OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT STUDENT ATTENDANCE RECOGNITION PROGRAMS AND TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS SERVING AS LEGISLATIVE OR GOVERNOR'S PAGES SHALL BE ELIGIBLE FOR PARTICIPATION IN THESE PROGRAMS AND TO EXPAND ELIGIBILITY OF CHILDREN TO OBTAIN CERTAIN SCHOLARSHIPS UNDER PART 2 OF ARTICLE 14 OF CHAPTER 143B OF THE GENERAL STATUTES. Enacted June 22, 2018. Effective June 22, 2018.

Intro. by D. Davis, Brown.GS 115C, GS 143B
S 140 (2017-2018) TITLE INS. REV/BAILBONDSMEN DEPOSITS (NEW). Filed Feb 28 2017, AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES RELATED TO REAL ESTATE TITLE INSURANCE COMPANIES AND TO AMEND THE DEPOSIT REQUIRED OF PROFESSIONAL BAILBONDSMEN ACTING AS SURETIES ON BAIL BONDS.

AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES RELATED TO REAL ESTATE TITLE INSURANCE COMPANIES AND TO AMEND THE DEPOSIT REQUIRED OF PROFESSIONAL BAILBONDSMEN ACTING AS SURETIES ON BAIL BONDS. Enacted June 22, 2018. Section 3 is effective June 22, 2018. The remainder is effective October 1, 2018.

Intro. by Hise.GS 58
S 168 (2017-2018) AOC OMNIBUS CHANGES (NEW). Filed Mar 1 2017, AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE LAW GOVERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE.

AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE LAW GOVERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE. Enacted June 22, 2018. Effective June 22, 2018, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Randleman.GS 7A, GS 15A, GS 28A, GS 30, GS 35A, GS 45, GS 48, GS 75, GS 132
S 220 (2017-2018) MOTOR FUEL TAX EXEMPTION FOR JOINT AGENCY. Filed Mar 8 2017, AN ACT TO ALLOW A MOTOR FUEL TAX EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN JOINT ENTITIES.

AN ACT TO ALLOW A MOTOR FUEL TAX EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN JOINT ENTITIES. Enacted June 22, 2018. Effective October 1, 2018.

Intro. by Sanderson.GS 105
S 224 (2017-2018) LANDLORD RECOVERY OF EXPENSES/RULE 60 MOTION (NEW). Filed Mar 8 2017, AN ACT TO ALLOW LANDLORDS TO RECOVER OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES IN SUMMARY EJECTMENT CASES.

House amendment, adopted 6/13/18, makes the following changes to the 2nd edition.

Amends proposed GS 42-46(i) to clarify that the recoverable costs for service of process are also pursuant to service of summons under GS 42-29, and to clarity that the recoverable costs of attorneys' fees applies only to fess actually incurred.

Deletes proposed GS 42-36.1B, judgments for possession satisfied after entry.

Changes the effective date of the act from October 1, 2018, to when the act becomes law.

Changes the act's titles.

Intro. by J. Jackson, Britt, Lee.GS 42
S 224 (2017-2018) LANDLORD RECOVERY OF EXPENSES/RULE 60 MOTION (NEW). Filed Mar 8 2017, AN ACT TO ALLOW LANDLORDS TO RECOVER OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES IN SUMMARY EJECTMENT CASES.

AN ACT TO ALLOW LANDLORDS TO RECOVER OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES IN SUMMARY EJECTMENT CASES. Enacted June 25, 2018. Effective June 25, 2018.

Intro. by J. Jackson, Britt, Lee.GS 42
S 368 (2017-2018) UPDATE FALSE CLAIMS ACT/RARE DISEASE APPT/HIE (NEW). Filed Mar 23 2017, AN ACT TO ALIGN THE NORTH CAROLINA FALSE CLAIMS ACT WITH THE FEDERAL FALSE CLAIMS ACT; TO EXTEND THE TERMS FOR THE CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON RARE DISEASES; AND TO EXTEND PARTICIPATION IN THE HIE NETWORK FOR CERTAIN PROVIDERS.

AN ACT TO ALIGN THE NORTH CAROLINA FALSE CLAIMS ACT WITH THE FEDERAL FALSE CLAIMS ACT; TO EXTEND THE TERMS FOR THE CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON RARE DISEASES; AND TO EXTEND PARTICIPATION IN THE HIE NETWORK FOR CERTAIN PROVIDERS. Enacted June 22, 2018. Effective June 22, 2018, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Hise, Pate, Krawiec.GS 1, GS 90, GS 126
S 411 (2017-2018) VARIOUS MOTOR VEHICLE LAW REVISIONS. Filed Mar 28 2017, AN ACT TO EXPAND THE REQUIRED USE OF THE ELECTRONIC LIEN SYSTEM IMPLEMENTED BY THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES, TO REVISE THE LAW GOVERNING WHEN A MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER THAT DOES NOT HAVE A MOTOR VEHICLE'S STATEMENT OF ORIGIN OR CERTIFICATE OF TITLE MAY TRANSFER TITLE TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE, AND TO MAKE OTHER CHANGES TO LAWS AFFECTING MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS.

AN ACT TO EXPAND THE REQUIRED USE OF THE ELECTRONIC LIEN SYSTEM IMPLEMENTED BY THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES, TO REVISE THE LAW GOVERNING WHEN A MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER THAT DOES NOT HAVE A MOTOR VEHICLE'S STATEMENT OF ORIGIN OR CERTIFICATE OF TITLE MAY TRANSFER TITLE TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE, AND TO MAKE OTHER CHANGES TO LAWS AFFECTING MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS. Enacted June 22, 2018. Effective June 22, 2018, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by B. Jackson.STUDY, GS 20, GS 105
S 412 (2017-2018) ABANDONED VEHICLES/CHARITIES (NEW). Filed Mar 28 2017, AN ACT TO PROVIDE A PROCESS FOR USED MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS TO DISPOSE OF ABANDONED VEHICLES RECEIVED FROM CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.

AN ACT TO PROVIDE A PROCESS FOR USED MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS TO DISPOSE OF ABANDONED VEHICLES RECEIVED FROM CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. Enacted June 22, 2018. Effective June 22, 2018.

Intro. by B. Jackson.GS 20, GS 105
S 559 (2017-2018) STUDY ON INDIAN TRIBE ELIGIBILITY/DRA EXEMPT (NEW). Filed Mar 30 2017, AN ACT TO DETERMINE THE ELIGIBILITY OF STATE-RECOGNIZED INDIAN TRIBES TO RECEIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND DISASTER RECOVERY FUNDS FROM NONPROFITS AND CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONS AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN DISASTER RECOVERY ACT ALLOCATIONS FROM CERTAIN STATE FUNDS PROCEDURES.

AN ACT TO DETERMINE THE ELIGIBILITY OF STATE-RECOGNIZED INDIAN TRIBES TO RECEIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND DISASTER RECOVERY FUNDS FROM NONPROFITS AND CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONS AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN DISASTER RECOVERY ACT ALLOCATIONS FROM CERTAIN STATE FUNDS PROCEDURES. Enacted June 22, 2018. Effective June 22, 2018.

Intro. by J. Jackson, Britt.APPROP
S 616 (2017-2018) HEROIN & OPIOID PREVENTION & ENFORCEMENT ACT (NEW) . Filed Apr 4 2017, AN ACT AMENDING LAWS PERTAINING TO THE NORTH CAROLINA CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT AND THE NORTH CAROLINA CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES REPORTING SYSTEM ACT, INCLUDING THE REVISION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS, AND EXPRESSING THE INTENT TO APPROPRIATE ADDITIONAL FUNDS IN THE FUTURE FOR COMMUNITY-BASED SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT AND RECOVERY SERVICES, THE PURCHASE OF OVERDOSE MEDICATIONS, OPERATION MEDICINE DROP, AND A SPECIAL AGENT POSITION WITHIN THE STATE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, AND TO AMEND THE STATEWIDE TELEPSYCHIATRY PROGRAM THAT DELIVERS MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE CARE.

AN ACT AMENDING LAWS PERTAINING TO THE NORTH CAROLINA CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT AND THE NORTH CAROLINA CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES REPORTING SYSTEM ACT, INCLUDING THE REVISION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS, AND EXPRESSING THE INTENT TO APPROPRIATE ADDITIONAL FUNDS IN THE FUTURE FOR COMMUNITY-BASED SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT AND RECOVERY SERVICES, THE PURCHASE OF OVERDOSE MEDICATIONS, OPERATION MEDICINE DROP, AND A SPECIAL AGENT POSITION WITHIN THE STATE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, AND TO AMEND THE STATEWIDE TELEPSYCHIATRY PROGRAM THAT DELIVERS MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE CARE. Enacted June 22, 2018. Sections 8 and 11(b) are effective July 1, 2019. Section 10 is effective September 1, 2018. Section 9, the offenses created in GS 90-113.74(k) by Section 11(a), and Sections 2-7 are effective December 1, 2018. The remainder is effective July 1, 2018.

Intro. by J. Davis.APPROP, GS 17C, GS 17E, GS 90, GS 143B
S 622 (2017-2018) BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT REVISIONS. Filed Apr 4 2017, AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE NORTH CAROLINA BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT.

AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE NORTH CAROLINA BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT. Enacted June 22, 2018. Effective October 1, 2018.

Intro. by Barringer, Newton.GS 55, GS 55A, GS 57D, GS 59
S 630 (2017-2018) REVISE IVC LAWS TO IMPROVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. Filed Apr 4 2017, AN ACT REVISING THE LAWS PERTAINING TO INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENT IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE DELIVERY OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES IN NORTH CAROLINA.

AN ACT REVISING THE LAWS PERTAINING TO INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENT IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE DELIVERY OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES IN NORTH CAROLINA. Enacted June 22, 2018. Sections 5(c1), 44, 45(a), and 45(b) are effective June 22, 2018. The remainder is effective October 1, 2019.

Intro. by Hise, Krawiec, Randleman.GS 35A, GS 122C
S 655 (2017-2018) CHANGE DATE WHEN PRIMARY ELECTIONS HELD. Filed Apr 4 2017, AN ACT CHANGING THE DATE ON WHICH PRIMARY ELECTIONS ARE HELD.

AN ACT CHANGING THE DATE ON WHICH PRIMARY ELECTIONS ARE HELD. Enacted June 22, 2018. Effective January 1, 2019.

 

Intro. by Brock.GS 163
S 677 (2017-2018) PROTECT RIGHT TO HUNT AND FISH. Filed Jun 6 2017, AN ACT TO AMEND THE NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO HUNT, FISH, AND HARVEST WILDLIFE.

House amendment makes the following changes to 3rd edition. Amends proposed Article I, Section 38, of the North Carolina Constitution, providing that public hunting and fishing are to be the preferred means of managing and controlling wildlife. Removes provision that this section is not to be construed to modify any provision of law relating to public safety or the regulation of commercial activities. Provides that, if approved, new Section 38 would be effective upon certification. 

Intro. by Britt, Brock, Sanderson.CONST
S 768 (2017-2018) PEOPLE FIRST LANGUAGE 2018. Filed May 29 2018, AN ACT TO UPDATE THE GENERAL STATUTES OF NORTH CAROLINA WITH PEOPLE FIRST LANGUAGE BY CHANGING THE PHRASE "MENTAL RETARDATION" TO "INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY" IN CERTAIN SECTIONS AND TO MAKE OTHER PEOPLE FIRST LANGUAGE AMENDMENTS AND TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS IN THOSE SECTIONS, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE GENERAL STATUTES COMMISSION.

AN ACT TO UPDATE THE GENERAL STATUTES OF NORTH CAROLINA WITH PEOPLE FIRST LANGUAGE BY CHANGING THE PHRASE "MENTAL RETARDATION" TO "INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY" IN CERTAIN SECTIONS AND TO MAKE OTHER PEOPLE FIRST LANGUAGE AMENDMENTS AND TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS IN THOSE SECTIONS, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE GENERAL STATUTES COMMISSION. Enacted June 22, 2018. Sections 1 and 2 are effective October 1, 2018. Sections 3, 4, 5, and 8 are effective December 1, 2018. The remainder is effective June 22, 2018.

Intro. by Barringer, Harrington, Krawiec.GS 1, GS 7B, GS 8C, GS 14, GS 15, GS 15A, GS 35A, GS 58, GS 62, GS 90, GS 110, GS 115C, GS 130A, GS 143, GS 153A, GS 159, GS 168, GS 168A
S 814 (2017-2018) JUDICIAL VACANCY SUNSHINE AMENDMENT. Filed Jun 20 2018, AN ACT TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF NORTH CAROLINA TO PROVIDE FOR NONPARTISAN JUDICIAL MERIT COMMISSIONS FOR THE NOMINATION AND RECOMMENDATION OF NOMINEES WHEN FILLING VACANCIES IN THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE OR JUDGE OF THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE AND TO MAKE OTHER CONFORMING CHANGES TO THE CONSTITUTION.

Senate committee substitute makes the following changes to the 1st edition.

Amends proposed Section 23 of Article IV as follows. Requires that nominations for appointees to fill vacancies in the office of Justice or Judge of the General Court of Justice be received from the people of the state by a nonpartisan commission established under this section (previously specified that the Nonpartisan Judicial Merit Commission was to receive nominations). Specifies that the General Assembly is to recommend to the Governor, for each vacancy, at least two of the nominees deemed qualified by the nonpartisan commission. Provides that the Governor is to appoint the nominee that the Governor deems best qualified to serve (previously did not specify who was to decide which nominee was best qualified) from the nominees recommended by the General Assembly. Requires, instead of allows, the General Assembly to provide for the establishment of local merit commissions for nominating judges to the Superior and District courts. Adds that appointments to local merit commissions must be allocated between the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the Governor, and the General Assembly, with none of the three allocated a majority of the appointments to a local commission. Makes clarifying changes.

Makes additional technical and clarifying changes to the proposed changes to Section 19 of Article IV and to the ballot language.

Amends the act's long title.

Intro. by Daniel, Newton, Randleman.CONST

The Daily Bulletin: 2018-06-25

LOCAL/HOUSE BILLS
H 930 (2017-2018) APEX ANNEXATION. Filed May 16 2018, AN ACT ADDING CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF APEX.

AN ACT ADDING CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF APEX. Enacted June 25, 2018. Effective June 30, 2018.

Intro. by Williams.Wake
H 942 (2017-2018) KINSTON DEANNEXATION CORRECTIONS. Filed May 16 2018, AN ACT REMOVING A CERTAIN DESCRIBED PARCEL FROM THE CORPORATE LIMITS AND LAND-USE PLANNING JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF KINSTON.

AN ACT REMOVING A CERTAIN DESCRIBED PARCEL FROM THE CORPORATE LIMITS AND LAND-USE PLANNING JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF KINSTON. Enacted June 25, 2018. Effective June 25, 2018, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by J. Bell.Lenoir
H 946 (2017-2018) MOORESVILLE DEANNEXATION. Filed May 16 2018, AN ACT REMOVING CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY FROM THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF MOORESVILLE.

AN ACT REMOVING CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY FROM THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF MOORESVILLE. Enacted June 25, 2018. Effective June 30, 2018.

Intro. by Fraley.Iredell
H 950 (2017-2018) CARTHAGE, POLLOCKSVILLE SATELLITE ANNEXATIONS (NEW). Filed May 16 2018, AN ACT REMOVING THE CAP ON SATELLITE ANNEXATIONS FOR THE TOWNS OF CARTHAGE AND POLLOCKSVILLE.

AN ACT REMOVING THE CAP ON SATELLITE ANNEXATIONS FOR THE TOWNS OF CARTHAGE AND POLLOCKSVILLE. Enacted June 25, 2018. Effective June 25, 2018.

Intro. by McNeill, Boles.Jones, Moore
H 971 (2017-2018) WINSTON-SALEM DEANNEXATION. Filed May 17 2018, AN ACT REMOVING CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY FROM THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM.

AN ACT REMOVING CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY FROM THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM. Enacted June 25, 2018. Effective June 30, 2018.

Intro. by Conrad.Forsyth
H 978 (2017-2018) HEMBY BRIDGE/STALLINGS CORPORATE LIMITS. Filed May 22 2018, AN ACT REMOVING CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY FROM THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF HEMBY BRIDGE AND ADDING THAT PROPERTY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF STALLINGS.

AN ACT REMOVING CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY FROM THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF HEMBY BRIDGE AND ADDING THAT PROPERTY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF STALLINGS. Enacted June 25, 2018. Effective June 25, 2018, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Arp.Union
H 989 (2017-2018) MADISON CHARTER/TOWN MANAGER. Filed May 22 2018, AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF MADISON TO PROVIDE THAT THE TOWN MANAGER MAY LIVE OUTSIDE TOWN LIMITS.

AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF MADISON TO PROVIDE THAT THE TOWN MANAGER MAY LIVE OUTSIDE TOWN LIMITS. Enacted June 25, 2018. Effective June 25, 2018.

Intro. by K. Hall.Rockingham
H 1005 (2017-2018) ZEBULON CHARTER/CITY CLERK. Filed May 23 2018, AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF ZEBULON TO PROVIDE THAT THE TOWN MANAGER SHALL APPOINT THE TOWN CLERK.

AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF ZEBULON TO PROVIDE THAT THE TOWN MANAGER SHALL APPOINT THE TOWN CLERK. Enacted June 25, 2018. Effective June 25, 2018.

Intro. by Jackson, Malone.Wake
H 1057 (2017-2018) RED SPRINGS CHARTER AMENDMENT. Filed May 31 2018, AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF RED SPRINGS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TO FIX ITS COMPENSATION AND THE COMPENSATION OF THE MAYOR IN THE MANNER PROVIDED FOR BY GENERAL LAW AND MAKING CONFORMING CHANGES REQUIRED BY PRIOR GENERAL OR LOCAL LAWS.

House amendment makes the following changes to the 2nd edition.

Amends proposed language in Section 4 of the Red Springs Town Charter, SL 1949-1252, by removing the provision that prohibited the compensation for the board of commissioners and the mayor from exceeding the average compensation for mayors or commissioners, whichever is applicable, included in the most recent annual survey of municipal salaries for towns with a population of 2,500 to 5,000 published by the North Carolina League of Municipalities.

Intro. by Pierce.Hoke, Robeson
H 1076 (2017-2018) ALAMANCE/GUILFORD BOUNDARY LINE. Filed May 31 2018, AN ACT TO ENABLE THE TRANSITION OF PROPERTIES OF THE AREA ALONG THE COMMON BOUNDARY BETWEEN ALAMANCE COUNTY AND GUILFORD COUNTY DUE TO THE 2008 NORTH CAROLINA GEODETIC SURVEY THAT DEPICTED AND MONUMENTED THE HISTORIC ALAMANCE/GUILFORD COUNTY BOUNDARY LINE, AS DESCRIBED IN THE 1849 SURVEY ESTABLISHING GUILFORD COUNTY.

AN ACT TO ENABLE THE TRANSITION OF PROPERTIES OF THE AREA ALONG THE COMMON BOUNDARY BETWEEN ALAMANCE COUNTY AND GUILFORD COUNTY DUE TO THE 2008 NORTH CAROLINA GEODETIC SURVEY THAT DEPICTED AND MONUMENTED THE HISTORIC ALAMANCE/GUILFORD COUNTY BOUNDARY LINE, AS DESCRIBED IN THE 1849 SURVEY ESTABLISHING GUILFORD COUNTY. Enacted June 25, 2018. Effective July 1, 2018.

Intro. by Hardister, Ross, Quick, Brockman.Alamance, Guilford
H 1082 (2017-2018) WAKE/CHATHAM/HARNETT BOUNDARY LINE. Filed Jun 1 2018, AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE TRI-COUNTY BOUNDARY CORNER BETWEEN WAKE, HARNETT, AND CHATHAM COUNTY AND TO CORRECT A PORTION OF THE SOUTHERNMOST WAKE/CHATHAM COUNTY BOUNDARY LINE AS DESCRIBED IN A 1961 SURVEY.

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE TRI-COUNTY BOUNDARY CORNER BETWEEN WAKE, HARNETT, AND CHATHAM COUNTY AND TO CORRECT A PORTION OF THE SOUTHERNMOST WAKE/CHATHAM COUNTY BOUNDARY LINE AS DESCRIBED IN A 1961 SURVEY. Enacted June 25, 2018. Effective January 1, 2019.

Intro. by Lewis, Jackson, Dollar, Sauls.Chatham, Harnett, Wake
H 1084 (2017-2018) HIGH POINT/CITY MANAGER DISPOSE OF EASEMENTS. Filed Jun 5 2018, AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF HIGH POINT TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY COUNCIL TO DELEGATE TO THE CITY MANAGER THE AUTHORITY TO DISPOSE OF EASEMENTS THAT ARE NO LONGER NEEDED BY THE CITY.

AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF HIGH POINT TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY COUNCIL TO DELEGATE TO THE CITY MANAGER THE AUTHORITY TO DISPOSE OF EASEMENTS THAT ARE NO LONGER NEEDED BY THE CITY. Enacted June 25, 2018. Effective June 25, 2018.

Intro. by Faircloth, Hardister, Quick, Brockman.Davidson

The Daily Bulletin: 2018-06-25

LOCAL/SENATE BILLS
S 813 (2017-2018) ASHEVILLE CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS. Filed Jun 14 2018, AN ACT TO REVISE THE CHARTER FOR THE CITY OF ASHEVILLE TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM DISTRICTS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF THOSE DISTRICTS AND TO PROVIDE FOR EVEN-YEAR MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

Senate amendment makes the following changes to 1st edition. Amends title as indicated. 

Amends SL 1931-121, the Charter of the City of Asheville, Section 6, requiring elections for mayor and councilmembers to be held on a nonpartisan basis at the time of the primary election in 2020 and biennially thereafter, according to the provisions of GS Chapter 163A, Subchapter III. Requires that there be no reference to the party affiliation. Directs the county board of elections under the direction of the Bipartisan State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement to make the necessary provisions for these elections. Sets the term of the mayor and councilmembers to begin at the first regular meeting of the city council in December of even-numbered years. Requires the terms of the six councilmembers to be staggered, such that in the election of 2020, the councilmembers from District 1, District 2, and the City at-large will serve four-year terms. The other three terms will begin in the election of 2022. Sets all terms of office for councilmembers to run for four years beginning in the 2020 election. Sets a five-year term of the mayor elected in 2017, and four-year terms starting with the 2022 election. Requires that no regular election be conducted in the City of Asheville in 2019. Extends the terms of the councilmembers elected in 2015 to 2020. Extends the terms of the mayor and councilmembers elected in 2017 to 2022. 

Intro. by Edwards.Buncombe, GS 163A
ACTIONS ON BILLS

Actions on Bills: 2018-06-25

PUBLIC BILLS

H 15: CONVEY STATE PROP. TO WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH (NEW).

    House: Signed by Gov. 6/25/2018
    House: Ch. SL 2018-73

H 131: MOTIONS FOR APPROPRIATE RELIEF.

    House: Vetoed 06/25/2018
    House: Received from the Governor
    House: Placed On Cal For 06/27/2018

H 223: SPECIAL PLATES/HANDICAPPED PLACARD RENEWAL. (NEW)

    House: Signed by Gov. 6/25/2018
    House: Ch. SL 2018-77

H 320: PUV CHANGES (NEW).

    House: Signed by Gov. 6/25/2018
    House: Ch. SL 2018-95

H 321: WILDLIFE LICENSE CHANGES (NEW).

    House: Signed by Gov. 6/25/2018
    House: Ch. SL 2018-90

H 351: UTILITIES/RATE BASE/FAIR VALUE DETERMINATION.

    House: Became Law W/o Signature
    House: Ch. SL 2018-51

H 357: MODERNIZE DIETETICS/NUTRITION PRACTICE ACT.

    House: Signed by Gov. 6/25/2018
    House: Ch. SL 2018-91

H 374: REGULATORY REFORM ACT OF 2018. (NEW)

    House: Vetoed 06/25/2018
    House: Received from the Governor
    House: Placed On Cal For 06/27/2018

H 379: RECODIFICATION WORKING GROUP. (NEW)

    House: Signed by Gov. 6/25/2018
    House: Ch. SL 2018-69

H 382: DOI OMNIBUS-AB (NEW).

    House: Vetoed 06/25/2018
    House: Received from the Governor
    House: Placed On Cal For 06/27/2018

H 388: MODERNIZE MUTUAL ASSISTANCE STATUTES.

    House: Signed by Gov. 6/25/2018
    House: Ch. SL 2018-87

H 425: STATE WOOLLY WORM FESTIVAL (NEW).

    House: Signed by Gov. 6/25/2018
    House: Ch. SL 2018-89

H 512: MONITOR IMPLEMENTATION OF TBI WAIVER.

    House: Signed by Gov. 6/25/2018
    House: Ch. SL 2018-81

H 529: AMEND FUNERAL LAWS.

    House: Signed by Gov. 6/25/2018
    House: Ch. SL 2018-78

H 551: STRENGTHENING VICTIMS' RIGHTS.

    Senate: Reptd Fav Com Substitute
    Senate: Com Substitute Adopted
    Senate: Re-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
    Senate: Reptd Fav
    Senate: Placed on Today's Calendar
    Senate: Passed 2nd Reading
    Senate: Passed 3rd Reading
    Senate: Special Message Sent To House
    House: Special Message Received For Concurrence in S Com Sub
    House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
    House: Placed On Cal For 06/26/2018

H 569: PRETAX SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS.

    House: Signed by Gov. 6/25/2018
    House: Ch. SL 2018-64

H 573: BUSINESS/REGULATORY CHANGES. (NEW)

    House: Signed by Gov. 6/25/2018
    House: Ch. SL 2018-65

H 613: TRANSFER CERTAIN STATE PROPERTY. (NEW)

    House: Signed by Gov. 6/25/2018
    House: Ch. SL 2018-71

H 670: PROTECT EDUCATIONAL PROPERTY.

    House: Signed by Gov. 6/25/2018
    House: Ch. SL 2018-72

H 688: CERTAIN APPEALS ALLOWED/CLARIFY DISP. ORDERS (NEW).

    House: Signed by Gov. 6/25/2018
    House: Ch. SL 2018-86

H 717: JUDICIAL ELECTIONS CHANGES. (NEW)

    House: Vetoed 06/25/2018
    House: Received from the Governor
    House: Placed On Cal For 06/27/2018

H 741: DHHS STUDY/MATERNAL AND NEONATAL CARE.

    House: Signed by Gov. 6/25/2018
    House: Ch. SL 2018-93

H 744: TRESPASS/EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS LANDS (NEW).

    House: Signed by Gov. 6/25/2018
    House: Ch. SL 2018-66

H 774: AMEND CERTIFICATES OF RELIEF (NEW).

    House: Signed by Gov. 6/25/2018
    House: Ch. SL 2018-79

H 776: ADOPTION AND JUVENILE LAW CHANGES. (NEW)

    House: Signed by Gov. 6/25/2018
    House: Ch. SL 2018-68

H 852: REAL PROP. TECH CORREC/SOLICITATION OF COPIES (NEW).

    House: Signed by Gov. 6/25/2018
    House: Ch. SL 2018-80

H 913: BIPARTISAN ETHICS AND ELECTIONS ENFORCEMENT. (NEW)

    House: Reptd Fav Com Substitute
    House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
    House: Added to Calendar
    House: Added to Calendar
    House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
    House: Placed On Cal For 06/26/2018

H 931: UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE TECHNICAL CHANGES.

    House: Signed by Gov. 6/25/2018
    House: Ch. SL 2018-94

H 945: RAPE EVIDENCE COLLECTION KIT TRACKING ACT.

    House: Signed by Gov. 6/25/2018
    House: Ch. SL 2018-70

H 969: ENHANCE PRISON SECURITY.

    House: Signed by Gov. 6/25/2018
    House: Ch. SL 2018-67

H 977: ADMIN. CHANGES RET. SYSTEM/TREASURER - 2018.-AB

    House: Signed by Gov. 6/25/2018
    House: Ch. SL 2018-84

H 985: RETIREMENT TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT OF 2018.-AB

    House: Signed by Gov. 6/25/2018
    House: Ch. SL 2018-85

H 998: IMPROVING NC RURAL HEALTH (NEW).

    House: Signed by Gov. 6/25/2018
    House: Ch. SL 2018-88

H 1019: FALLEN WILDLIFE OFFICERS MEMORIAL LICENSE.

    House: Signed by Gov. 6/25/2018
    House: Ch. SL 2018-82

H 1031: LOCAL ED. FUNDING DISPUTE PROCESS.

    House: Signed by Gov. 6/25/2018
    House: Ch. SL 2018-83

H 1055: RETIREMENT COMPLEXITY REDUCTION ACT OF 2018.-AB

    House: Vetoed 06/25/2018
    House: Received from the Governor
    House: Placed On Cal For 06/27/2018

H 1056: FAIR 2018.-AB

    House: Became Law W/o Signature
    House: Ch. SL 2018-52

H 1092: CONST. AMENDMENT - REQUIRE PHOTO ID TO VOTE.

    House: Amend Adopted A1
    House: Amendment Withdrawn A2
    House: Amendment Withdrawn A3
    House: Amend Failed A5
    House: Passed 2nd Reading
    House: Passed 2nd Reading

H 1096: CONFIRM ATHENA BROOKS/SPECIAL SC JUDGE.

    House: Filed
    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

H 1097: CONFIRM BRYAN BEATTY/SPECIAL SC JUDGE.

    House: Filed
    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

H 1098: CONFIRM J. STANLEY CARMICAL/ SPECIAL SC JUDGE.

    House: Filed
    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

H 1099: CONFIRM ROBERT J. HARRIS/INDUSTRIAL COMM.

    House: Filed
    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

H 1100: CONFIRM MYRA L. GRIFFIN/INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION.

    House: Filed
    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

S 75: CONST. AMD. - MAX. INCOME TAX RATE OF 7.0% (NEW).

    House: Placed On Cal For 06/26/2018
    House: Placed On Cal For 06/26/2018

S 145: DOT/DMV LEGISLATIVE REQUESTS. (NEW)

    Senate: Signed by Gov. 6/25/2018
    Senate: Ch. SL 2018-74

S 162: HUMAN TRAFFICKING RESTORATIVE JUSTICE (NEW).

    Senate: Signed by Gov. 6/25/2018
    Senate: Ch. SL 2018-75

S 224: LANDLORD RECOVERY OF EXPENSES/RULE 60 MOTION (NEW).

    Senate: Became Law W/o Signature
    Senate: Ch. SL 2018-50

S 325: THE UNIFORM & EXPANDED EARLY VOTING ACT (NEW).

    Senate: Vetoed 06/25/2018

S 420: CC GOVERNANCE/AMEND MEDICAL BD. (NEW)

    Senate: Signed by Gov. 6/25/2018
    Senate: Ch. SL 2018-92

S 531: DEANNEX: TOWNS OF STANFIELD/BADIN/RED CROSS (NEW).

    House: Withdrawn From Cal
    House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
    House: Placed On Cal For 06/26/2018

S 677: PROTECT RIGHT TO HUNT AND FISH.

    House: Amend Adopted A1
    House: Amendment Withdrawn A2
    House: Amend Failed A3
    House: Amend Failed A4
    House: Passed 2nd Reading
    House: Passed 3rd Reading
    House: Special Message Sent To Senate
    Senate: Special Message Received For Concurrence in H Amend
    Senate: Placed on Today's Calendar
    Senate: Concurred In H Amend S677v3
    Senate: Ordered Enrolled
    Senate: Ratified
    Senate: Ch. SL 2018-96

S 707: JT SESSION/STATE BD OF EDUCATION CONFIRMATION.

    House: Withdrawn From Com
    House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
    House: Added to Calendar
    House: Passed 2nd Reading
    House: Passed 3rd Reading
    House: Ordered Enrolled

S 711: NC FARM ACT OF 2018.

    Senate: Vetoed 06/25/2018

S 750: HEALTH-LOCAL COFINEMENT/VET. CONTROLLED SUB (NEW).

    Senate: Signed by Gov. 6/25/2018
    Senate: Ch. SL 2018-76

S 814: JUDICIAL VACANCY SUNSHINE AMENDMENT.

    Senate: Reptd Fav Com Substitute
    Senate: Com Substitute Adopted
    Senate: Re-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
    Senate: Reptd Fav
    Senate: Placed on Today's Calendar
    Senate: Passed 2nd Reading
    Senate: Passed 3rd Reading
    Senate: Special Message Sent To House
    House: Special Message Received From Senate
    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

Actions on Bills: 2018-06-25

LOCAL BILLS

H 930: APEX ANNEXATION.

    House: Ratified
    House: Ch. SL 2018-53

H 942: KINSTON DEANNEXATION CORRECTIONS.

    House: Ratified
    House: Ch. SL 2018-54

H 946: MOORESVILLE DEANNEXATION.

    House: Ratified
    House: Ch. SL 2018-55

H 950: CARTHAGE, POLLOCKSVILLE SATELLITE ANNEXATIONS (NEW).

    House: Ratified
    House: Ch. SL 2018-56

H 971: WINSTON-SALEM DEANNEXATION.

    House: Ratified
    House: Ch. SL 2018-57

H 978: HEMBY BRIDGE/STALLINGS CORPORATE LIMITS.

    House: Ratified
    House: Ch. SL 2018-58

H 989: MADISON CHARTER/TOWN MANAGER.

    House: Ratified
    House: Ch. SL 2018-59

H 1004: WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH LOCAL ACT CHANGES.

    Senate: Passed 3rd Reading
    Senate: Ordered Enrolled

H 1005: ZEBULON CHARTER/CITY CLERK.

    House: Ratified
    House: Ch. SL 2018-60

H 1028: OAK ISLAND CHARTER AMENDMENT.

    House: Concurred In S Com Sub
    House: Ordered Enrolled

H 1057: RED SPRINGS CHARTER AMENDMENT.

    House: Amend Adopted A1
    House: Passed 2nd Reading
    House: Passed 3rd Reading
    House: Ordered Engrossed
    House: Special Message Sent To Senate

H 1058: DISSOLVE AIRPORT COMMISSION OF FORSYTH COUNTY.

    Senate: Withdrawn From Com
    Senate: Re-ref to State and Local Government. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

H 1076: ALAMANCE/GUILFORD BOUNDARY LINE.

    House: Ratified
    House: Ch. SL 2018-61

H 1080: GUILFORD CO. ANIMAL CONTROL RECORDS.

    House: Concurred In S Com Sub
    House: Ordered Enrolled

H 1082: WAKE/CHATHAM/HARNETT BOUNDARY LINE.

    House: Ratified
    House: Ch. SL 2018-62

H 1084: HIGH POINT/CITY MANAGER DISPOSE OF EASEMENTS.

    House: Ratified
    House: Ch. SL 2018-63

H 1091: NORWOOD CHARTER REVISED & CONSOLIDATED.

    Senate: Passed 3rd Reading
    Senate: Ordered Enrolled

S 566: WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH/WILMINGTON DEANNEX-ANNEX (NEW).

    Senate: Concurred On 2nd Reading

S 775: BLACK MOUNTAIN/MONTREAT CORPORATE LIMITS.

    House: Passed 2nd Reading

S 776: HENDERSONVILLE DEANNEXATION.

    House: Passed 2nd Reading

S 802: MINERAL SPRINGS DEANNEXATIONS (NEW).

    House: Passed 2nd Reading

S 813: ASHEVILLE CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS.

    Senate: Amend Adopted A1
    Senate: Passed 2nd Reading
    Senate: Passed 3rd Reading
    Senate: Engrossed
    Senate: Special Message Sent To House
    House: Special Message Received From Senate
    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

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