The Daily Bulletin: 2018-06-26

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The Daily Bulletin: 2018-06-26

PUBLIC/HOUSE BILLS
H 15 (2017-2018) CONVEY STATE PROP. TO WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH (NEW). Filed Jan 25 2017, AN ACT TO CONVEY CERTAIN STATE LANDS TO THE TOWN OF WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH.

AN ACT TO CONVEY CERTAIN STATE LANDS TO THE TOWN OF WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH. Enacted June 25, 2018. Effective June 25, 2018.

Intro. by Davis, Iler, Shepard, Torbett.UNCODIFIED, New Hanover
H 131 (2017-2018) MOTIONS FOR APPROPRIATE RELIEF. Filed Feb 16 2017, AN ACT TO AMEND BAIL BOND FORFEITURE LAWS.

The Governor vetoed the act on 06/25/18. The Governor's objections and veto message are available here: https://www.ncleg.net/Sessions/2017/H131Veto/H131Veto.html

Intro. by Destin Hall, Rogers, Duane Hall, John.GS 15A
H 223 (2017-2018) SPECIAL PLATES/HANDICAPPED PLACARD RENEWAL. (NEW) Filed Mar 1 2017, AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO ISSUE DISABLED VETERAN AND PARTIALLY DISABLED VETERAN SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATES FOR MOTORCYCLES, TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION TO PRODUCE AN "ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY" SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATE, TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS REQUIRED FOR COLLEGIATE INSIGNIA PLATES FOR PUBLIC MILITARY COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION TO PRODUCE AN "ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR PRINCE HALL AFFILIATED" SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATE, TO PROVIDE THAT MEDICAL CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED FOR RENEWAL OF A HANDICAPPED PLACARD THAT EXPIRES AFTER THE PERSON TO WHOM IT IS ISSUED IS EIGHTY YEARS OF AGE, AND TO AUTHORIZE DEPARTMENT SECRETARIES TO DELEGATE CERTAIN BUDGETARY DECISIONS.

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO ISSUE DISABLED VETERAN AND PARTIALLY DISABLED VETERAN SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATES FOR MOTORCYCLES, TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION TO PRODUCE AN "ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY" SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATE, TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS REQUIRED FOR COLLEGIATE INSIGNIA PLATES FOR PUBLIC MILITARY COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION TO PRODUCE AN "ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR PRINCE HALL AFFILIATED" SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATE, TO PROVIDE THAT MEDICAL CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED FOR RENEWAL OF A HANDICAPPED PLACARD THAT EXPIRES AFTER THE PERSON TO WHOM IT IS ISSUED IS EIGHTY YEARS OF AGE, AND TO AUTHORIZE DEPARTMENT SECRETARIES TO DELEGATE CERTAIN BUDGETARY DECISIONS. Enacted June 25, 2018. Effective June 25, 2018, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Cleveland.GS 20, GS 143B
H 320 (2017-2018) PUV CHANGES (NEW). Filed Mar 9 2017, AN ACT TO EXPAND THE TYPES OF LAND THAT CAN QUALIFY FOR PRESENT-USE VALUE TAXATION AS WILDLIFE CONSERVATION LAND.

AN ACT TO EXPAND THE TYPES OF LAND THAT CAN QUALIFY FOR PRESENT-USE VALUE TAXATION AS WILDLIFE CONSERVATION LAND. Enacted June 25, 2018. Effective for taxes imposed for taxable years beginning on or after July 1, 2019.

Intro. by Dixon.GS 105
H 321 (2017-2018) WILDLIFE LICENSE CHANGES (NEW). Filed Mar 9 2017, AN ACT TO MAKE CERTAIN CHANGES TO WILDLIFE LICENSES.

AN ACT TO MAKE CERTAIN CHANGES TO WILDLIFE LICENSES. Enacted June 25, 2018. Effective July 1, 2018.

Intro. by Dixon.GS 113
H 357 (2017-2018) MODERNIZE DIETETICS/NUTRITION PRACTICE ACT. Filed Mar 14 2017, AN ACT EXPANDING THE ABILITY OF QUALIFIED NUTRITION PROFESSIONALS TO PRACTICE IN THIS STATE AND AMENDING THE DIETETICS/NUTRITION PRACTICE ACT.

AN ACT EXPANDING THE ABILITY OF QUALIFIED NUTRITION PROFESSIONALS TO PRACTICE IN THIS STATE AND AMENDING THE DIETETICS/NUTRITION PRACTICE ACT. Enacted June 25, 2018. Section 12 is effective October 1, 2018. The remainder is effective July 1, 2018.

Intro. by Malone, Murphy, Adcock.GS 90, GS 143B
H 379 (2017-2018) RECODIFICATION WORKING GROUP. (NEW) Filed Mar 15 2017, AN ACT TO ASSIST THE CRIMINAL LAW RECODIFICATION WORKING GROUP.

AN ACT TO ASSIST THE CRIMINAL LAW RECODIFICATION WORKING GROUP. Enacted June 25, 2018. Effective June 25, 2018.

Intro. by Riddell, Millis, Bradford, Brenden Jones.UNCODIFIED
H 382 (2017-2018) DOI OMNIBUS-AB (NEW). Filed Mar 15 2017, AN ACT TO INCORPORATE NAIC MODEL LANGUAGE INTO NORTH CAROLINA'S LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION ACT; TO AMEND AND MAKE CLARIFYING CHANGES TO THE SURPLUS LINES ACT; TO AMEND CONSENT TO RATE AND CAPTIVE INSURANCE LAWS; AND TO AMEND AND MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES TO OTHER INSURANCE LAWS, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE.

The Governor vetoed the act on 06/25/18. The Governor's objections and veto message are available here: https://www.ncleg.net/Sessions/2017/H382Veto/H382Veto.html 

Intro. by Setzer, Bumgardner, Henson, Destin Hall.GS 15A, GS 58, GS 143
H 388 (2017-2018) MODERNIZE MUTUAL ASSISTANCE STATUTES. Filed Mar 15 2017, AN ACT TO CREATE A PRESUMPTION THAT ALLOWS ONE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY TO EASILY ASSIST ANOTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY WHENEVER NECESSARY AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES.

AN ACT TO CREATE A PRESUMPTION THAT ALLOWS ONE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY TO EASILY ASSIST ANOTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY WHENEVER NECESSARY AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES. Enacted June 25, 2018. Effective June 25, 2018.

Intro. by McNeill, Faircloth, Meyer.GS 160A
H 425 (2017-2018) STATE WOOLLY WORM FESTIVAL (NEW). Filed Mar 21 2017, AN ACT DESIGNATING THE WOOLLY WORM FESTIVAL IN BANNER ELK AS THE STATE'S OFFICIAL WOOLLY WORM FESTIVAL.

AN ACT DESIGNATING THE WOOLLY WORM FESTIVAL IN BANNER ELK AS THE STATE'S OFFICIAL WOOLLY WORM FESTIVAL. Enacted June 25, 2018. Effective June 25, 2018.

Intro. by Dobson, Dollar, Murphy, Earle.GS 145
H 471 (2017-2018) FELONIOUS GAMING MACHINES (NEW). Filed Mar 23 2017, AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE FELONIOUS POSSESSION OF ELECTRONIC SWEEPSTAKES MACHINES OR DEVICES.

House committee substitute deletes all provisions of 1st edition and replaces it with AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE FELONIOUS POSSESSION OF ELECTRONIC SWEEPSTAKES MACHINES OR DEVICES. Amends short title as indicated. Amends GS 14-297, making the possession of two or more electronic gambling machines or devices a Class G felony. Requires that the machines or devices be forfeited. Clarifies the caption to include electronic machines and devices in the list of prohibited devices. Adds gender-neutral language. Effective December 1, 2018, and applies to all offenses committed after that date. 

 

Intro. by Millis, Destin Hall, Cleveland, Burr.GS 14
H 496 (2017-2018) FAIR AND NONPARTISAN BALLOT PLACEMENT. Filed Mar 27 2017, AN ACT REGARDING THE PLACEMENT OF CANDIDATES ON OFFICIAL ELECTION BALLOTS.

AN ACT REGARDING THE PLACEMENT OF CANDIDATES ON OFFICIAL ELECTION BALLOTS. Enacted June 26, 2018. Effective June 26, 2018. Elections held in 2018 shall be conducted using the random selection process previously determined by the State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement for all primaries and elections in 2018.

Intro. by Bert Jones.GS 163A
H 500 (2017-2018) ABC OMNIBUS LEGISLATION. Filed Mar 28 2017, AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LAWS.

AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LAWS. Enacted June 26, 2018. Effective June 26, 2018, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by McGrady, Brawley, Hardister, Harrison.GS 14, GS 18B
H 512 (2017-2018) MONITOR IMPLEMENTATION OF TBI WAIVER. Filed Mar 28 2017, AN ACT REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 1915(C) MEDICAID WAIVER FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY; AUTHORIZING TOWNSHIP HOSPITALS STILL OPERATING UNDER PRE-1983 PUBLIC HOSPITAL LAWS TO EXERCISE SOME OF THE ADDITIONAL POWERS AND AUTHORITIES GRANTED TO PUBLIC HOSPITALS OPERATING UNDER ARTICLE 2 OF CHAPTER 131E OF THE GENERAL STATUTES; REDEFINING THE TERM "LEGACY CARE MEDICAL FACILITY" FOR PURPOSES OF CERTIFICATE OF NEED REVIEW; REQUIRING THAT LEGACY MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES EXEMPTED FROM CERTIFICATE OF NEED REVIEW OPERATE WITHIN THE SAME SERVICE AREAS AS THE FACILITY THAT CEASED CONTINUOUS OPERATIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE TIME BY WHICH A FACILITY MUST BE OPERATIONAL IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR CERTIFICATE OF NEED EXEMPTION AS A LEGACY MEDICAL CARE FACILITY.

AN ACT REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 1915(C) MEDICAID WAIVER FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY; AUTHORIZING TOWNSHIP HOSPITALS STILL OPERATING UNDER PRE-1983 PUBLIC HOSPITAL LAWS TO EXERCISE SOME OF THE ADDITIONAL POWERS AND AUTHORITIES GRANTED TO PUBLIC HOSPITALS OPERATING UNDER ARTICLE 2 OF CHAPTER 131E OF THE GENERAL STATUTES; REDEFINING THE TERM "LEGACY CARE MEDICAL FACILITY" FOR PURPOSES OF CERTIFICATE OF NEED REVIEW; REQUIRING THAT LEGACY MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES EXEMPTED FROM CERTIFICATE OF NEED REVIEW OPERATE WITHIN THE SAME SERVICE AREAS AS THE FACILITY THAT CEASED CONTINUOUS OPERATIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE TIME BY WHICH A FACILITY MUST BE OPERATIONAL IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR CERTIFICATE OF NEED EXEMPTION AS A LEGACY MEDICAL CARE FACILITY. Enacted June 25, 2018. Effective June 25, 2018.

Intro. by Torbett.GS 131E
H 529 (2017-2018) AMEND FUNERAL LAWS. Filed Mar 29 2017, AN ACT AMENDING THE LAWS PERTAINING TO THE PRACTICE OF FUNERAL SERVICE.

AN ACT AMENDING THE LAWS PERTAINING TO THE PRACTICE OF FUNERAL SERVICE. Enacted June 25, 2018. Sections 17 and 24 are effective June 25, 2018. GS 90-210.25(f)(2), as enacted by Section 1, is effective December 1, 2018. The remainder is effective October 1, 2018. 

Intro. by Boles, Alexander, Hunter, Brenden Jones.GS 90, GS 130A
H 569 (2017-2018) PRETAX SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS. Filed Apr 5 2017, AN ACT TO ALLOW PRODUCTS SELECTED BY THE EMPLOYEE INSURANCE COMMITTEES TO BE OFFERED ON A PRETAX BASIS.

AN ACT TO ALLOW PRODUCTS SELECTED BY THE EMPLOYEE INSURANCE COMMITTEES TO BE OFFERED ON A PRETAX BASIS. Enacted June 25, 2018. Effective June 25, 2018, and applies to products or services regulated herein funded by payroll deductions beginning on or after January 1, 2019.

Intro. by Dollar, Malone, Destin Hall, Corbin.GS 58
H 573 (2017-2018) BUSINESS/REGULATORY CHANGES. (NEW) Filed Apr 5 2017, AN ACT TO MAKE BUSINESS AND REGULATORY CHANGES TO VARIOUS STATE LAWS.

AN ACT TO MAKE BUSINESS AND REGULATORY CHANGES TO VARIOUS STATE LAWS. Enacted June 25, 2018. Effective June 25, 2018, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Faircloth, Ross, Blust, Brockman.GS 18B, GS 143, GS 160A
H 613 (2017-2018) TRANSFER CERTAIN STATE PROPERTY. (NEW) Filed Apr 5 2017, AN ACT TO CONVEY CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TO GRANVILLE COUNTY TO BE USED AS A CEMETERY AND TO CONVEY CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TO BLADEN COUNTY TO BE USED AS A DRIVER TRAINING FACILITY FOR FIRST RESPONDERS.

AN ACT TO CONVEY CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TO GRANVILLE COUNTY TO BE USED AS A CEMETERY AND TO CONVEY CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TO BLADEN COUNTY TO BE USED AS A DRIVER TRAINING FACILITY FOR FIRST RESPONDERS. Enacted June 25, 2018. Effective July 1, 2018.

Intro. by Yarborough.UNCODIFIED, Bladen, Granville
H 646 (2017-2018) AMEND PED STATUTES (NEW). Filed Apr 6 2017, AN ACT TO AMEND THE PROGRAM EVALUATION STATUTES TO MAKE IT EXPLICIT THAT THE DIVISION MAY EVALUATE NON-STATE ENTITIES THAT RECEIVE OR EXPEND ANY STATE FUNDS, ADD ADMINISTRATION OF MEASURABILITY ASSESSMENTS AS A FUNCTION OF THE DIVISION, CREATE STANDARDIZED EVALUATION REPORTS, AND REVISE THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM EVALUATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.

AN ACT TO AMEND THE PROGRAM EVALUATION STATUTES TO MAKE IT EXPLICIT THAT THE DIVISION MAY EVALUATE NON-STATE ENTITIES THAT RECEIVE OR EXPEND ANY STATE FUNDS, ADD ADMINISTRATION OF MEASURABILITY ASSESSMENTS AS A FUNCTION OF THE DIVISION, CREATE STANDARDIZED EVALUATION REPORTS, AND REVISE THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM EVALUATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE. Enacted June 26, 2018. Effective June 26, 2018.

Intro. by S. Martin, Horn, Conrad, Brody.GS 120
H 659 (2017-2018) FILLING VACANCIES/U.S. SENATE. Filed Apr 6 2017, AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE MANNER IN WHICH VACANCIES ARE FILLED IN THE OFFICE OF UNITED STATES SENATOR.

AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE MANNER IN WHICH VACANCIES ARE FILLED IN THE OFFICE OF UNITED STATES SENATOR. Enacted June 26, 2018. Effective June 26, 2018.

Intro. by Burr, Saine, Bert Jones, K. Hall.GS 163A
H 670 (2017-2018) PROTECT EDUCATIONAL PROPERTY. Filed Apr 10 2017, AN ACT TO INCREASE THE CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR COMMUNICATING A THREAT OF MASS VIOLENCE ON EDUCATIONAL PROPERTY OR AT A PLACE OF RELIGIOUS WORSHIP, TO PROVIDE FOR CONDITIONAL DISCHARGE OF PERSONS CONVICTED OF THOSE OFFENSES WHEN THE OFFENSE IS COMMITTED UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY, AND TO REQUIRE A JUDGE TO SET CONDITIONS OF RELEASE FOR THOSE OFFENSES.

AN ACT TO INCREASE THE CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR COMMUNICATING A THREAT OF MASS VIOLENCE ON EDUCATIONAL PROPERTY OR AT A PLACE OF RELIGIOUS WORSHIP, TO PROVIDE FOR CONDITIONAL DISCHARGE OF PERSONS CONVICTED OF THOSE OFFENSES WHEN THE OFFENSE IS COMMITTED UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY, AND TO REQUIRE A JUDGE TO SET CONDITIONS OF RELEASE FOR THOSE OFFENSES. Enacted June 25, 2018. Effective December 1, 2018.

Intro. by Faircloth.GS 14, GS 15A
H 688 (2017-2018) CERTAIN APPEALS ALLOWED/CLARIFY DISP. ORDERS (NEW). Filed Apr 10 2017, AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT AN ORDER OR JUDGMENT PERTAINING TO THE VALIDITY OF A PREMARITAL AGREEMENT MAY BE IMMEDIATELY APPEALED AND TO CLARIFY FINDINGS OF FACT REQUIREMENTS MADE IN DISPOSITIONAL ORDERS WHERE REASONABLE EFFORTS FOR REUNIFICATION ARE NOT REQUIRED.

AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT AN ORDER OR JUDGMENT PERTAINING TO THE VALIDITY OF A PREMARITAL AGREEMENT MAY BE IMMEDIATELY APPEALED AND TO CLARIFY FINDINGS OF FACT REQUIREMENTS MADE IN DISPOSITIONAL ORDERS WHERE REASONABLE EFFORTS FOR REUNIFICATION ARE NOT REQUIRED. Enacted June 25, 2018. Effective June 25, 2018.

Intro. by Stevens, Jackson.GS 7B, GS 50
H 717 (2017-2018) JUDICIAL ELECTIONS CHANGES. (NEW) Filed Apr 10 2017, AN ACT TO REVISE THE JUDICIAL DIVISIONS; TO MAKE CERTAIN ADJUSTMENTS TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF COUNTIES TO THE SUPERIOR COURT, DISTRICT COURT, AND PROSECUTORIAL DISTRICTS; TO CLARIFY LISTING OF JUDICIAL SEATS ON THE BALLOT; AND TO LIMIT ROTATION OF SUPERIOR COURT JUDGES TO SIX MONTHS PER YEAR.

The Governor vetoed the act on 06/26/18. The Governor's objections and veto message are available here: https://www.ncleg.net/Sessions/2017/H717Veto/H717Veto.html

Intro. by Burr, Stone, Destin Hall, Millis.GS 7A, GS 163A
H 741 (2017-2018) DHHS STUDY/MATERNAL AND NEONATAL CARE. Filed Apr 11 2017, AN ACT DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO STUDY ISSUES PERTAINING TO HIGH-QUALITY, RISK-APPROPRIATE MATERNAL AND NEONATAL CARE AND TO ALLOW SIMULTANEOUS CREMATION OF CERTAIN FETUSES AND INFANTS.

AN ACT DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO STUDY ISSUES PERTAINING TO HIGH-QUALITY, RISK-APPROPRIATE MATERNAL AND NEONATAL CARE AND TO ALLOW SIMULTANEOUS CREMATION OF CERTAIN FETUSES AND INFANTS. Enacted June 25, 2018. Effective June 25, 2018.

Intro. by Murphy, Boswell, Adcock, Cunningham.STUDY, GS 90
H 744 (2017-2018) TRESPASS/EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS LANDS (NEW). Filed Apr 11 2017, AN ACT TO AMEND THE CRIME OF TRESPASS TO INCLUDE UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY UPON LANDS OF THE EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS.

AN ACT TO AMEND THE CRIME OF TRESPASS TO INCLUDE UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY UPON LANDS OF THE EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS. Enacted June 25, 2018. Effective December 1, 2018.

Intro. by McNeill, R. Turner.GS 14
H 774 (2017-2018) AMEND CERTIFICATES OF RELIEF (NEW). Filed Apr 11 2017, AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING A CERTIFICATE OF RELIEF FOR CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS.

AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING A CERTIFICATE OF RELIEF FOR CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS. Enacted June 25, 2018. Effective December 1, 2018.

Intro. by Stevens, Clampitt.GS 15A
H 776 (2017-2018) ADOPTION AND JUVENILE LAW CHANGES. (NEW) Filed Apr 11 2017, AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS UNDER THE LAWS GOVERNING ADOPTIONS AND JUVENILES.

AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS UNDER THE LAWS GOVERNING ADOPTIONS AND JUVENILES. Enacted June 25, 2018. Effective October 1, 2018.

Intro. by Jordan, Rogers.GS 7B, GS 14, GS 48, GS 131D
H 852 (2017-2018) REAL PROP. TECH CORREC/SOLICITATION OF COPIES (NEW). Filed Apr 11 2017, AN ACT TO MAKE CORRECTIONS AND OTHER AMENDMENTS TO VARIOUS STATUTES IMPACTING REAL PROPERTY OWNERSHIP AND TO MAKE OTHER CONFORMING CHANGES, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE REAL PROPERTY SECTION OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION, TO REGULATE THE SOLICITATION OF A FEE IN EXCHANGE FOR COPIES OF RECORDED DOCUMENTS, AND TO CLARIFY ELIGIBILITY FOR NEEDS-BASED PUBLIC SCHOOL CAPITAL FUND GRANTS.

AN ACT TO MAKE CORRECTIONS AND OTHER AMENDMENTS TO VARIOUS STATUTES IMPACTING REAL PROPERTY OWNERSHIP AND TO MAKE OTHER CONFORMING CHANGES, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE REAL PROPERTY SECTION OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION, TO REGULATE THE SOLICITATION OF A FEE IN EXCHANGE FOR COPIES OF RECORDED DOCUMENTS, AND TO CLARIFY ELIGIBILITY FOR NEEDS-BASED PUBLIC SCHOOL CAPITAL FUND GRANTS. Enacted June 25, 2018. Sections 1.2, 1.3, and 3.1 are effective October 1,  2018. The remainder is effective June 25, 2018, and applies to mortgages and deeds of trust entered into before, on, or after that date. 

Intro. by Jordan, Zachary.GS 39, GS 47, GS 75, GS 161
H 931 (2017-2018) UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE TECHNICAL CHANGES. Filed May 16 2018, AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND CLARIFYING CHANGES TO THE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE LAWS.

AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND CLARIFYING CHANGES TO THE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE LAWS. Enacted June 25, 2018. Effective June 25, 2018, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Howard, Arp, Bumgardner, Warren.GS 96
H 945 (2017-2018) RAPE EVIDENCE COLLECTION KIT TRACKING ACT. Filed May 16 2018, AN ACT TO CREATE THE STATEWIDE SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE COLLECTION KIT TRACKING SYSTEM AND TO REQUIRE TESTING OF PREVIOUSLY UNTESTED SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE COLLECTION KITS, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE STATEWIDE SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE COLLECTION KIT TRACKING SYSTEM AND TO REQUIRE TESTING OF PREVIOUSLY UNTESTED SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE COLLECTION KITS, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY. Enacted June 25, 2018. Effective June 25, 2018.

Intro. by Boles, Davis.GS 114, GS 143B
H 969 (2017-2018) ENHANCE PRISON SECURITY. Filed May 17 2018, AN ACT TO ENHANCE PRISON SECURITY, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY.

AN ACT TO ENHANCE PRISON SECURITY, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY. Enacted June 25, 2018. Sections 1.2 and 4 are effective June 25, 2018. The remainder is effective December 1, 2018.

Intro. by Davis, Boles.GS 14, GS 143B
H 977 (2017-2018) ADMIN. CHANGES RET. SYSTEM/TREASURER - 2018.-AB Filed May 22 2018, AN ACT TO MAKE CLARIFYING AND ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES TO LAWS RELATING TO THE STATE TREASURER, TO THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM LAWS, TO THE STATE HEALTH PLAN FOR TEACHERS AND STATE EMPLOYEES, AND TO RELATED STATUTES.

AN ACT TO MAKE CLARIFYING AND ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES TO LAWS RELATING TO THE STATE TREASURER, TO THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM LAWS, TO THE STATE HEALTH PLAN FOR TEACHERS AND STATE EMPLOYEES, AND TO RELATED STATUTES. Enacted June 25, 2018. Effective June 25, 2018, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Ross, McNeill, Dulin.GS 90, GS 115C, GS 126, GS 128, GS 135, GS 143B, GS 147, GS 159, GS 159D, GS 161
H 985 (2017-2018) RETIREMENT TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT OF 2018.-AB Filed May 22 2018, AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS AND OTHER CONFORMING AND CLARIFYING CHANGES TO THE LAWS GOVERNING THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, AND THE STATE HEALTH PLAN FOR TEACHERS AND STATE EMPLOYEES AND TO OTHER RELATED STATUTES.

AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS AND OTHER CONFORMING AND CLARIFYING CHANGES TO THE LAWS GOVERNING THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, AND THE STATE HEALTH PLAN FOR TEACHERS AND STATE EMPLOYEES AND TO OTHER RELATED STATUTES. Enacted June 25, 2018. Effective June 25, 2018, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Dulin, Ross, McNeill.GS 58, GS 120, GS 128, GS 135
H 998 (2017-2018) IMPROVING NC RURAL HEALTH (NEW). Filed May 23 2018, AN ACT TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO STUDY AND REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS TO CREATE INCENTIVES FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION IN RURAL AREAS OF THE STATE AND TO ASSIST RURAL HOSPITALS IN BECOMING DESIGNATED AS TEACHING HOSPITALS BY THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES; TO DIRECT THE OFFICE OF RURAL HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, TO ENSURE ITS LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM IS TARGETED TO BENEFIT HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS IN RURAL NORTH CAROLINA, INCLUDING IDENTIFYING AND MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS TO ADDRESS THE NEED FOR DENTISTS IN RURAL AREAS; AND TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO DENTAL CARE IN RURAL NORTH CAROLINA; AND TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO STUDY MEDICAID HEALTH OUTCOMES PROGRAMS.

AN ACT TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO STUDY AND REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS TO CREATE INCENTIVES FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION IN RURAL AREAS OF THE STATE AND TO ASSIST RURAL HOSPITALS IN BECOMING DESIGNATED AS TEACHING HOSPITALS BY THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES; TO DIRECT THE OFFICE OF RURAL HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, TO ENSURE ITS LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM IS TARGETED TO BENEFIT HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS IN RURAL NORTH CAROLINA, INCLUDING IDENTIFYING AND MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS TO ADDRESS THE NEED FOR DENTISTS IN RURAL AREAS; AND TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO DENTAL CARE IN RURAL NORTH CAROLINA; AND TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO STUDY MEDICAID HEALTH OUTCOMES PROGRAMS. Enacted June 25, 2018. Section 6(b) is effective October 1, 2018. The remainder is effective June 25, 2018.

Intro. by Lewis, Murphy, White, Hunter.STUDY, GS 90
H 1019 (2017-2018) FALLEN WILDLIFE OFFICERS MEMORIAL LICENSE. Filed May 24 2018, AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE FALLEN WILDLIFE OFFICERS MEMORIAL LIFETIME SPORTSMAN LICENSE, ALSO KNOWN AS THE JOHN OLIVER EDWARDS MEMORIAL LIFETIME SPORTSMAN LICENSE, FOR SURVIVING FAMILY MEMBERS OF WILDLIFE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY.

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE FALLEN WILDLIFE OFFICERS MEMORIAL LIFETIME SPORTSMAN LICENSE, ALSO KNOWN AS THE JOHN OLIVER EDWARDS MEMORIAL LIFETIME SPORTSMAN LICENSE, FOR SURVIVING FAMILY MEMBERS OF WILDLIFE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. Enacted June 25, 2018. Sections 1-3 are effective July 1, 2019. The remainder is effective June 25, 2018.

Intro. by Dixon, J. Bell, Lewis, Adams.GS 113
H 1031 (2017-2018) LOCAL ED. FUNDING DISPUTE PROCESS. Filed May 29 2018, AN ACT REPEALING THE STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR A LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION TO FILE A LEGAL ACTION CHALLENGING THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE FUNDS APPROPRIATED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, PROVIDING A FORMULA FOR DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS TO BE APPROPRIATED IN THE EVENT A BUDGET DISPUTE CANNOT BE RESOLVED BY MEDIATION, AND ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS FUND BALANCES MAINTAINED BY LOCAL BOARDS OF EDUCATION, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM EVALUATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.

AN ACT REPEALING THE STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR A LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION TO FILE A LEGAL ACTION CHALLENGING THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE FUNDS APPROPRIATED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, PROVIDING A FORMULA FOR DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS TO BE APPROPRIATED IN THE EVENT A BUDGET DISPUTE CANNOT BE RESOLVED BY MEDIATION, AND ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS FUND BALANCES MAINTAINED BY LOCAL BOARDS OF EDUCATION, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM EVALUATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE. Enacted June 25, 2018. Effective June 25, 2018.

Intro. by Horn, Hurley, Lucas.GS 115C
H 1055 (2017-2018) RETIREMENT COMPLEXITY REDUCTION ACT OF 2018.-AB Filed May 31 2018, AN ACT TO REDUCE COMPLEXITY AND ADD VALUE TO THE RETIREMENT BENEFITS OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES AND TO INCREASE ADMINISTRATIVE EFFICIENCIES BY MAKING ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROGRAMMATIC CHANGES TO LAWS RELATING TO THE STATE TREASURER, TO THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM LAWS, TO THE STATE HEALTH PLAN FOR TEACHERS AND STATE EMPLOYEES, AND TO RELATED STATUTES.

The Governor vetoed the act on 06/25/18. The Governor's objections and veto message are available here: https://www.ncleg.net/Sessions/2017/H1055Veto/H1055Veto.html

Intro. by Collins, Ross, Dulin, McNeill.GS 128, GS 135, GS 147, GS 150B
H 1083 (2017-2018) APPOINTMENTS BILL 2018 (NEW). Filed Jun 4 2018, AN ACT TO APPOINT PERSONS TO VARIOUS PUBLIC OFFICES UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE.

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

Changes the act's long and short titles as indicated. Includes several whereas clauses. 

Part I changes the effective date of the appointments of the three members of the 911 Board to January 1, 2019. Adds the following appointments of specified persons to the following boards and commissions upon the recommendation of the Speaker, effective on the specified dates, with terms expiring as provided: the African-American Heritage Commission; the NC Agricultural Finance Authority; the Alarm Systems Licensing Board; the NC Arboretum Board of Directors; the NC Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners; the NC State Building Commission; the NC Childcare Commission; the NC Clean Water Management Trust Fund Board of Trustees; the Coastal Resources Commission; the NC Board of Cosmetic Arts Examiners; the NC Board of Dietetics/Nutrition; the Disciplinary Hearing Commission of the NC State Bar; the NC Dispute Resolution Commission; the Domestic Violence Commission; the Economic Investment Committee; the NC Environmental Management Commission; the NC State Board of Examiners of Fee-Based Practicing Pastoral Counselors; the Ferry Transportation Authority; the NC Housing Partnership; the NC State Commission on Indian Affairs; the NC Industrial Hemp Commission; the NC Irrigation Contractor's Licensing Board; the NC Landscape Contractors’ Licensing Board; the License to Give Trust Fund Commission; the NC Locksmith Licensing Board; the NC State Lottery Commission; the NC Manufactured Housing Board; the NC Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy; the Commission for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services; the NC Mining Commission; the NC Oil and Gas Commission; the NC On-Site Wastewater Contractors and Inspectors Certification Board; the Outdoor Heritage Advisory Council; the NC Parks and Recreation Authority; the Permanency Innovation Initiative Oversight Committee; the NC State Ports Authority; the Private Protective Services Board; the NC Railroad Company Board of Directors; the NC Respiratory Care Board; the Rules Review Commission; the Rural Infrastructure Authority; the NC Sheriffs’ Education and Trainings Standards Commission; the Board of Trustees of the State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees; the State Judicial Council; the State Water Infrastructure Authority; the Structural Pest Control Committee; the NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board; the NC Turnpike Authority Board; the Well Contractors Certification Commission; the UNC at Pembroke Board of Trustees; and the Cleveland Community College Board of Trustees.

Part II appoints the specified persons to the following boards and commissions upon the recommendation of the President Pro Tempore, effective on the specified date, with terms expiring as provided: the 911 Board; the Acupuncture Licensing Board; the African-American Heritage Commission; the NC Agricultural Finance Authority; the NC Appraisal Board; the NC Arboretum Board; the NC Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners; the NC Brain Injury Advisory Council; the State Building Commission; the NC Child Care Commission;  the NC Clean Water Management Trust Fund Board of Trustees; the NC Coastal Resources Commission; the NC Code Officials Qualification Board; the NC Board of Dietetics/Nutrition; the Disciplinary Hearing Commission of the NC State Bar; the Domestic Violence Commission; the NC Education and Workforce Innovation Commission; the Ferry Transportation Authority Board of Trustees; the NC Home Inspector Licensure Board; the NC Human Resources Commission; the Board of Directors of the NC Institute of Medicine; the NC Interpreter and Transliterator Licensing Board; the NC Irrigation Contractor's Licensing Board; the State Judicial Council; the Justus-Warren Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Task Force; the NC Landscape Contractors’ Licensing Board; the NC Locksmith Licensing Board; the NC Lottery Commission; the NC Manufactured Housing Board; the NC Medical Board; the Commission for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services; the NC Mining Commission; the NC Oil and Gas Commission; NC On-Site Wastewater Contractors and Inspectors Certification Board; the Outdoor Heritage Advisory Council; the NC Parks and Recreation Authority; the NC Partnership for Children, Inc., Board of Directors; the Permanency Innovation Initiative Oversight Committee; the NC State Ports Authority; the Private Protective Services Board; the NC Respiratory Care Board; the Roanoke Island Historical Commission; the Rules Review Commission; the Rural Infrastructure Authority; the State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees; the Structural Pest Control Committee; the NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board; the NC Turnpike Authority Board; the State Water Infrastructure Authority; the Well Contractors Certification Commission; the Winston-Salem State University Board of Trustees; and the Cleveland Community College Board of Trustees.

Intro. by Lewis.UNCODIFIED
H 1083 (2017-2018) APPOINTMENTS BILL 2018 (NEW). Filed Jun 4 2018, AN ACT TO APPOINT PERSONS TO VARIOUS PUBLIC OFFICES UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE.

Senate amendment amends the 2nd edition by changing the name of the North Carolina Arboretum Board of Trustees to the North Carolina Arboretum Board of Directors.

Intro. by Lewis.UNCODIFIED

The Daily Bulletin: 2018-06-26

PUBLIC/SENATE BILLS
S 145 (2017-2018) DOT/DMV LEGISLATIVE REQUESTS. (NEW) Filed Feb 28 2017, AN ACT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE TRANSPORTATION LAWS OF THE STATE.

AN ACT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE TRANSPORTATION LAWS OF THE STATE. Enacted June 25, 2018. Effective July 1, 2018, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Sanderson.GS 20, GS 93E, GS 136, GS 153A, GS 160A
S 162 (2017-2018) HUMAN TRAFFICKING RESTORATIVE JUSTICE (NEW). Filed Mar 1 2017, AN ACT TO PROVIDE RESTORATIVE JUSTICE TO VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING.

AN ACT TO PROVIDE RESTORATIVE JUSTICE TO VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING. Enacted June 25, 2018. Effective June 25, 2018, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Daniel, Brock, Randleman.STUDY, GS 7B, GS 8C, GS 14, GS 114
S 325 (2017-2018) THE UNIFORM & EXPANDED EARLY VOTING ACT (NEW). Filed Mar 21 2017, AN ACT TO SET HOURS FOR ONE-STOP EARLY VOTING SITES AND TO REQUIRE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL REPORT ON VOTER LIST MAINTENANCE.

The Governor vetoed the act on 06/25/18. The Governor's objections and veto message are available here: https://www.ncleg.net/Sessions/2017/S325Veto/S325Veto.html

Intro. by Tillman, Brock, Tucker.GS 163
S 335 (2017-2018) BUDGET TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS AND STUDY (NEW). Filed Mar 21 2017, AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL, CLARIFYING, AND OTHER MODIFICATIONS TO THE CURRENT OPERATIONS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2018 AND TO CREATE THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON THE FAIR TREATMENT OF COLLEGE STUDENT-ATHLETES.

AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL, CLARIFYING, AND OTHER MODIFICATIONS TO THE CURRENT OPERATIONS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2018 AND TO CREATE THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON THE FAIR TREATMENT OF COLLEGE STUDENT-ATHLETES. Enacted June 26, 2018. Effective July 1, 2018, except as otherwise provided.

S 420 (2017-2018) CC GOVERNANCE/AMEND MEDICAL BD. (NEW) Filed Mar 28 2017, AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH THE STATE BOARD OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES MAY APPOINT AN INTERIM BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO ASSUME THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF A BOARD OF TRUSTEES; TO CLARIFY THE TIME FOR ELECTIONS OF OFFICERS FOR BOARDS OF TRUSTEES; TO REQUIRE THAT A BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEET AT LEAST SIX TIMES A YEAR; TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BOARD OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO REQUIRE FINANCIAL AUDITS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE NORTH CAROLINA MEDICAL BOARD.

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH THE STATE BOARD OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES MAY APPOINT AN INTERIM BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO ASSUME THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF A BOARD OF TRUSTEES; TO CLARIFY THE TIME FOR ELECTIONS OF OFFICERS FOR BOARDS OF TRUSTEES; TO REQUIRE THAT A BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEET AT LEAST SIX TIMES A YEAR; TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BOARD OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO REQUIRE FINANCIAL AUDITS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE NORTH CAROLINA MEDICAL BOARD. Enacted June 25, 2018. Effective June 25, 2018, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Curtis, Barefoot.GS 90, GS 115D
S 561 (2017-2018) VIOLATE TAX LAW/VENUE/PROPERTY TAX. (NEW) Filed Mar 30 2017, AN ACT TO CONFORM TREATMENT OF LEASEHOLD INTERESTS IN EXEMPT PROPERTY TO THAT OF OTHER TYPES OF INTANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROPERTY TAX AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE SITUS OF TAX LAW VIOLATIONS IS IN THE COUNTY WHERE THE CHARGED OFFENSE OCCURS.

AN ACT TO CONFORM TREATMENT OF LEASEHOLD INTERESTS IN EXEMPT PROPERTY TO THAT OF OTHER TYPES OF INTANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROPERTY TAX AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE SITUS OF TAX LAW VIOLATIONS IS IN THE COUNTY WHERE THE CHARGED OFFENSE OCCURS. Enacted June 26, 2018. Effective June 26, 2018, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by J. Jackson, Britt, B. Jackson.GS 105
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.

AN ACT TO AMEND THE NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO HUNT, FISH, AND HARVEST WILDLIFE. Enacted June 25, 2018. Effective June 25, 2018.

Intro. by Britt, Brock, Sanderson.CONST
S 750 (2017-2018) HEALTH-LOCAL COFINEMENT/VET. CONTROLLED SUB (NEW). Filed May 24 2018, AN ACT TO ADDRESS HEALTH ISSUES IN LOCAL CONFINEMENT FACILITIES AND TO ENSURE THAT STATE PRISONS ARE FULL PARTICIPANTS IN THE NC HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE KNOWN AS NC HEALTHCONNEX, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS PERTAINING TO INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENT; TO AMEND THE NORTH CAROLINA CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT AND THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES REPORTING SYSTEM PERTAINING TO THE PRACTICE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE; TO REQUIRE CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR VETERINARIANS ON ABUSE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES; TO INCLUDE THE NORTH CAROLINA VETERINARY MEDICAL BOARD ON THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND TO AMEND VARIOUS BUDGET PROVISIONS.

AN ACT TO ADDRESS HEALTH ISSUES IN LOCAL CONFINEMENT FACILITIES AND TO ENSURE THAT STATE PRISONS ARE FULL PARTICIPANTS IN THE NC HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE KNOWN AS NC HEALTHCONNEX, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS PERTAINING TO INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENT; TO AMEND THE NORTH CAROLINA CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT AND THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES REPORTING SYSTEM PERTAINING TO THE PRACTICE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE; TO REQUIRE CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR VETERINARIANS ON ABUSE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES; TO INCLUDE THE NORTH CAROLINA VETERINARY MEDICAL BOARD ON THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND TO AMEND VARIOUS BUDGET PROVISIONS. Enacted June 25, 2018. Section 5 is effective January 1, 2020. Section 6 is effective January 1, 2019. The remainder is effective June 25, 2018. Section 8 applies to renewal applications received in 2020.

Intro. by Krawiec, Pate.GS 90, GS 153A
S 815 (2017-2018) HONORING BATH'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO NC. Filed Jun 26 2018, A SENATE RESOLUTION HONORING THE CITIZENS OF THE TOWN OF BATH AND THE PAMLICO SOUND REGION FOR THE CONTRIBUTIONS THEY HAVE MADE TO THE STATE.

As title indicates.

Intro. by Cook.SENATE RES, Beaufort, Hyde
S 816 (2017-2018) CONFIRM JIM ZHANG/OIL AND GAS COMMISSION. Filed Jun 26 2018, A SENATE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT, NOMINATION, AND CONFIRMATION OF DR. JUNFENG "JIM" ZHANG TO THE NORTH CAROLINA OIL AND GAS COMMISSION.

Confirms the appointment of Dr. Junfeng "Jim" Zhang to the North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission for a term expiring on December 31, 2019. Includes whereas clauses.

Intro. by Rabon.SENATE RES
S 817 (2017-2018) CONFIRM REBECCA WYHOF/OIL & GAS COMMISSION. Filed Jun 26 2018, A SENATE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT, NOMINATION, AND CONFIRMATION OF REBECCA WYHOF SALMON TO THE NORTH CAROLINA OIL AND GAS COMMISSION.

Confirms the appointment of Rebecca Wyhof Salmon to the North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission for a term expiring on December 31, 2020. Includes whereas clauses.

Intro. by Rabon.SENATE RES
S 818 (2017-2018) CONFIRM ROBERT J. HARRIS/INDUSTRIAL COMM. Filed Jun 26 2018, A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF ROBERT J. HARRIS TO THE NORTH CAROLINA INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION.

Identical to H 1099, filed 06/25/18.

Intro. by Rabon.JOINT RES
S 819 (2017-2018) CONFIRM MYRA L. GRIFFIN/INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION. Filed Jun 26 2018, A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF MYRA L. GRIFFIN TO THE NORTH CAROLINA INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION.

Identical to H 1100, filed 06/25/18.

Intro. by Rabon.JOINT RES

The Daily Bulletin: 2018-06-26

LOCAL/HOUSE BILLS
H 1004 (2017-2018) WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH LOCAL ACT CHANGES. Filed May 23 2018, AN ACT TO MAKE CHANGES TO A LOCAL ACT FOR THE TOWN OF WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH TO ALLOW FOR GREATER PUBLIC ACCESS AND TO PERMIT THE COUNTY OF CHOWAN TO LEASE PROPERTY TO THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB.

AN ACT TO MAKE CHANGES TO A LOCAL ACT FOR THE TOWN OF WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH TO ALLOW FOR GREATER PUBLIC ACCESS AND TO PERMIT THE COUNTY OF CHOWAN TO LEASE PROPERTY TO THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB. Enacted June 26, 2018. Effective June 26, 2018. 

Intro. by Davis.Chowan, New Hanover
H 1028 (2017-2018) OAK ISLAND CHARTER AMENDMENT. Filed May 29 2018, AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF OAK ISLAND RELATED TO THE CALLING OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETINGS AND THE AUTHORITY OF THE TOWN MANAGER.

AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF OAK ISLAND RELATED TO THE CALLING OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETINGS AND THE AUTHORITY OF THE TOWN MANAGER. Enacted June 26, 2018. Effective June 26, 2018.

Intro. by Iler.Brunswick
H 1080 (2017-2018) GUILFORD CO. ANIMAL CONTROL RECORDS. Filed May 31 2018, AN ACT RELATING TO THE RELEASE OF ANIMAL SERVICES RECORDS IN GUILFORD COUNTY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF GREENSBORO TO DISCLOSE LIMITED PERSONNEL INFORMATION CONCERNING THE DISPOSITION OF DISCIPLINARY CHARGES AGAINST A POLICE OFFICER TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVISORY COMMISSION AND ITS SUBCOMMITTEE, THE POLICE COMMUNITY REVIEW BOARD, DESIGNATED BY THE CITY COUNCIL TO PROVIDE CITIZEN REVIEW OF THE POLICE DISCIPLINARY PROCESS.

AN ACT RELATING TO THE RELEASE OF ANIMAL SERVICES RECORDS IN GUILFORD COUNTY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF GREENSBORO TO DISCLOSE LIMITED PERSONNEL INFORMATION CONCERNING THE DISPOSITION OF DISCIPLINARY CHARGES AGAINST A POLICE OFFICER TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVISORY COMMISSION AND ITS SUBCOMMITTEE, THE POLICE COMMUNITY REVIEW BOARD, DESIGNATED BY THE CITY COUNCIL TO PROVIDE CITIZEN REVIEW OF THE POLICE DISCIPLINARY PROCESS. Enacted June 26, 2018. Effective June 26, 2018.

Intro. by Hardister, Blust, Brockman, Quick.Guilford
H 1091 (2017-2018) NORWOOD CHARTER REVISED & CONSOLIDATED. Filed Jun 7 2018, AN ACT TO REVISE AND CONSOLIDATE THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF NORWOOD.

AN ACT TO REVISE AND CONSOLIDATE THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF NORWOOD. Enacted June 26, 2018. Effective June 26, 2018.

Intro. by Burr.Stanly

The Daily Bulletin: 2018-06-26

LOCAL/SENATE BILLS
S 808 (2017-2018) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FATALITY REVIEW IN BUNCOMBE (NEW). Filed Jun 6 2018, AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE REVIEW TEAM IN BUNCOMBE COUNTY.

Senate committee substitute deletes all provisions of 1st edition and replaces it with AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE REVIEW TEAM IN BUNCOMBE COUNTY. Amends short title as indicated. Amends SL 2009-52, Section 5, as amended by SL 2013-70 and SL 2013-270, which establishes a domestic violence fatality prevention and protection review team in certain counties, to include Buncombe County in the list of participating counties. Amends SL 2013-70, Section 5, as amended by SL 2013-270, with the same change. 

Intro. by Edwards.Buncombe
ACTIONS ON BILLS

Actions on Bills: 2018-06-26

PUBLIC BILLS

H 471: FELONIOUS GAMING MACHINES (NEW).

    House: Reptd Fav Com Substitute
    House: Re-ref Com On Judiciary I

H 496: FAIR AND NONPARTISAN BALLOT PLACEMENT.

    House: Became Law W/o Signature
    House: Ch. SL 2018-99

H 500: ABC OMNIBUS LEGISLATION.

    House: Became Law W/o Signature
    House: Ch. SL 2018-100

H 551: STRENGTHENING VICTIMS' RIGHTS.

    House: Concurred In S Com Sub
    House: Ordered Enrolled
    House: Ratified
    House: Ch. SL 2018-110

H 646: AMEND PED STATUTES (NEW).

    House: Became Law W/o Signature
    House: Ch. SL 2018-101

H 659: FILLING VACANCIES/U.S. SENATE.

    House: Became Law W/o Signature
    House: Ch. SL 2018-102

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

    House: Passed 2nd Reading
    House: Passed 3rd Reading
    House: Special Message Sent To Senate
    Senate: Special Message Received From House
    Senate: Passed 1st Reading
    Senate: Ref to Select Committee on Elections. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

H 992: AZALEA FESTIVAL/OFFICIAL SPRING CELEBRATION.

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

H 1083: APPOINTMENTS BILL 2018 (NEW).

    Senate: Reptd Fav Com Substitute
    Senate: Com Substitute Adopted
    Senate: Placed on Today's Calendar
    Senate: Amend Adopted A1
    Senate: Passed 2nd Reading
    Senate: Passed 3rd Reading
    Senate: Engrossed
    Senate: Special Message Sent To House
    House: Special Message Received For Concurrence in S Com Sub
    House: Cal Pursuant 36(b)
    House: Added to Calendar
    House: Failed Concur In S Com Sub
    House: Conf Com Appointed

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

    House: Passed 3rd Reading
    House: Ordered Engrossed
    House: Special Message Sent To Senate
    Senate: Special Message Received From House
    Senate: Passed 1st Reading
    Senate: Ref to Select Committee on Elections. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

H 1096: CONFIRM ATHENA BROOKS/SPECIAL SC JUDGE.

    House: Reptd Without Prejudice
    House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
    House: Added to Calendar
    House: Withdrawn From Cal
    House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
    House: Placed On Cal For 06/27/2018

H 1097: CONFIRM BRYAN BEATTY/SPECIAL SC JUDGE.

    House: Reptd Without Prejudice
    House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
    House: Added to Calendar
    House: Withdrawn From Cal
    House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
    House: Placed On Cal For 06/27/2018

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

    House: Reptd Without Prejudice
    House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
    House: Added to Calendar
    House: Withdrawn From Cal
    House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
    House: Placed On Cal For 06/27/2018

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

    House: Reptd Without Prejudice
    House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
    House: Added to Calendar
    House: Withdrawn From Cal
    House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
    House: Placed On Cal For 06/27/2018

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

    House: Reptd Without Prejudice
    House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
    House: Added to Calendar
    House: Withdrawn From Cal
    House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
    House: Placed On Cal For 06/27/2018

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

    House: Withdrawn From Cal
    House: Placed On Cal For 06/27/2018
    House: Placed On Cal For 06/27/2018
    House: Withdrawn From Cal
    House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
    House: Placed On Cal For 06/27/2018

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

    Senate: Placed on Today's Calendar
    Senate: Veto Overridden
    House: Received from Senate
    House: Placed On Cal For 06/27/2018

S 335: BUDGET TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS AND STUDY (NEW).

    Senate: Became Law W/o Signature
    Senate: Ch. SL 2018-97

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 06/27/2018

S 561: VIOLATE TAX LAW/VENUE/PROPERTY TAX. (NEW)

    Senate: Became Law W/o Signature
    Senate: Ch. SL 2018-98

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

    Senate: Ratified
    Senate: Ch. Res 2018-5

S 711: NC FARM ACT OF 2018.

    Senate: Placed on Today's Calendar
    Senate: Veto Overridden
    House: Received from Senate
    House: Placed On Cal For 06/27/2018

S 814: JUDICIAL VACANCY SUNSHINE AMENDMENT.

    House: Reptd Fav
    House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
    House: Placed On Cal For 06/27/2018

S 815: HONORING BATH'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO NC.

    Senate: Filed
    Senate: Passed 1st Reading
    Senate: Placed on Today's Calendar
    Senate: Adopted

S 816: CONFIRM JIM ZHANG/OIL AND GAS COMMISSION.

    Senate: Filed
    Senate: Passed 1st Reading
    Senate: Ref to Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

S 817: CONFIRM REBECCA WYHOF/OIL & GAS COMMISSION.

    Senate: Filed
    Senate: Passed 1st Reading
    Senate: Ref to Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

S 818: CONFIRM ROBERT J. HARRIS/INDUSTRIAL COMM.

    Senate: Filed
    Senate: Passed 1st Reading
    Senate: Ref to Commerce and Insurance. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

S 819: CONFIRM MYRA L. GRIFFIN/INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION.

    Senate: Filed
    Senate: Passed 1st Reading
    Senate: Ref to Commerce and Insurance. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

Actions on Bills: 2018-06-26

LOCAL BILLS

H 995: WINSTON-SALEM/WC/THIRD-PARTY ADMIN DEF.

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

H 1004: WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH LOCAL ACT CHANGES.

    House: Ratified
    House: Ch. SL 2018-103

H 1028: OAK ISLAND CHARTER AMENDMENT.

    House: Ratified
    House: Ch. SL 2018-104

H 1057: RED SPRINGS CHARTER AMENDMENT.

    Senate: Special Message Received From House
    Senate: Passed 1st Reading
    Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

H 1058: DISSOLVE AIRPORT COMMISSION OF FORSYTH COUNTY.

    Senate: Reptd Fav
    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: Ordered Enrolled

H 1080: GUILFORD CO. ANIMAL CONTROL RECORDS.

    House: Ratified
    House: Ch. SL 2018-105

H 1091: NORWOOD CHARTER REVISED & CONSOLIDATED.

    House: Ratified
    House: Ch. SL 2018-106

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

    Senate: Concurred On 3rd Reading
    Senate: Ordered Enrolled

S 725: ALLOW DURHAM PUBLIC SCHLS TO PROVIDE HOUSING.

    Senate: Withdrawn From Com
    Senate: Re-ref to Education/Higher Education. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

S 775: BLACK MOUNTAIN/MONTREAT CORPORATE LIMITS.

    House: Passed 3rd Reading
    House: Ordered Enrolled

S 776: HENDERSONVILLE DEANNEXATION.

    House: Passed 3rd Reading
    House: Ordered Enrolled

S 802: MINERAL SPRINGS DEANNEXATIONS (NEW).

    House: Passed 3rd Reading
    House: Special Message Sent To Senate
    Senate: Special Message Received For Concurrence in H Com Sub

S 807: EXTEND SUNSET/BUNCOMBE CO./CC PROJECTS.

    House: Withdrawn From Com
    House: Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
    House: Reptd Fav
    House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
    House: Placed On Cal For 06/27/2018

S 808: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FATALITY REVIEW IN BUNCOMBE (NEW).

    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
    House: Reptd Fav
    House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
    House: Placed On Cal For 06/27/2018

S 813: ASHEVILLE CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS.

    House: Reptd Fav
    House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
    House: Placed On Cal For 06/27/2018

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