The Daily Bulletin: 2019-06-11

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The Daily Bulletin: 2019-06-11

PUBLIC/HOUSE BILLS
H 463 (2019-2020) EDUCATION IN PRISONS. (NEW) Filed Mar 26 2019, AN ACT TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO EDUCATION FOR INDIVIDUALS INCARCERATED IN STATE PRISONS.

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

Deletes the changes to GS 115C-499.2, which modified the requirement that the student must meet all other eligibility requirements for the federal Pell Grant by excepting any eligibility requirements related to whether an individual is incarcerated in a State penal institution from the requirement.

Deletes the changes to GS 115D-40.1, which required that an incarcerated individual who is not eligible for federal education assistance on the basis of the incarceration is not disqualified from receiving financial assistance under the Need-Based Assistance program or the Targeted Assistance program for community college students.

Deletes the changes to GS 116-25.1, which provided that an incarcerated individual who is not eligible for federal education assistance on the basis of the incarceration is not disqualified from receiving financial assistance under The University of North Carolina Need-Based Financial Aid Program if the individual otherwise meets the requirements of the program.

Deletes the changes to GS 116-143.1, which established that an individual's incarceration in a State penal institution located in the State is prima facie evidence of the individual's legal residence in the State, and can be reinforced or rebutted by other evidence of legal residence requested of the individual. Also deletes the requirement that an individual qualifying as a legal resident under the subsection be (1) permitted to enroll and receive State financial assistance as a resident without meeting the 12-month durational requirement and (2) classified as a resident for purposes of receiving the in-State tuition rate. 

Deletes the changes to GS 116-281, which modified the requirement that the student must meet all other eligibility requirements for the federal Pell Grant by excepting any eligibility requirements related to whether an individual is incarcerated in a State penal institution from the requirement.

Intro. by Rogers, Brody, Hardister, John.GS 115D

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PUBLIC/SENATE BILLS
S 315 (2019-2020) NORTH CAROLINA FARM ACT OF 2019-20. (NEW) Filed Mar 20 2019, AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE AGRICULTURAL LAWS OF THE STATE.

Senate committee substitute modifies and adds to the 2nd edition as follows. 

Deletes the proposed changes to GS 90-95 concerning penalties for hemp licensees with regard to Schedule VI controlled substance violations. Instead, enacts GS 90-94.5 to establish immunity for individuals possessing a valid hemp license issued by the NC Hemp Commission (Commission) from prosecution under the specified controlled substance laws with respect to the commodity cultivated by the licensee containing a THC level that exceeds the federally defined THC level for hemp. Excludes willful, knowing, or intentional violations from immunity. Specifies that no criminal penalty can attach to the specified negligent violations concerning production of cannabis with more than the federally defined THC level for hemp. Instead establishes that the penalty for a licensee's negligent violation will be determined by the Commission pursuant to GS 106-568.55B, as enacted. Effective and applies to offenses committed on or after the later of December 1, 2019, or 30 days after the effective date of specified regulations adopted by the US Department of Agriculture, and expire July 1, 2021. Enacts the same statute with nearly identical provisions, effective July 1, 2021; however, provides immunity for individuals possessing hemp licenses issued by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services rather than the Commission. Makes a conforming change to the statutory cross reference concerning disciplinary action for licensees.

Intro. by B. Jackson, Sanderson, Johnson.STUDY, GS 20, GS 62, GS 75, GS 89C, GS 90, GS 99E, GS 105, GS 106, GS 120, GS 136, GS 139, GS 143, GS 153A, GS 160A

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LOCAL/HOUSE BILLS
H 9 (2019-2020) BESSEMER CITY CHARTER AMENDMENT. Filed Jan 30 2019, AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF BESSEMER CITY TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPOINT A POLICE CHIEF.

AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF BESSEMER CITY TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPOINT A POLICE CHIEF. Enacted June 11, 2019. Effective June 11, 2019.

Intro. by Hastings.Gaston
H 201 (2019-2020) RANDOLPH CO. REGISTER OF DEEDS TAX CERT. (NEW) Filed Feb 26 2019, AN ACT TO ALLOW RANDOLPH COUNTY TO NOT ACCEPT THE REGISTRATION OF A DEED TRANSFERRING REAL PROPERTY WHEN TAXES ARE DELINQUENT.

AN ACT TO ALLOW RANDOLPH COUNTY TO NOT ACCEPT THE REGISTRATION OF A DEED TRANSFERRING REAL PROPERTY WHEN TAXES ARE DELINQUENT. Enacted June 11, 2019. Effective June 11, 2019.

Intro. by Hurley, McNeill.Randolph
H 336 (2019-2020) EXTEND SUSPENSION OF SPENCER MOUNTAIN. Filed Mar 12 2019, AN ACT TO EXTEND THE SUNSET ON THE SUSPENSION OF THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF SPENCER MOUNTAIN AND TO TEMPORARILY SUSPEND THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF EUREKA.

Senate amendment adds the following to the 1st edition.

Suspends the Eureka Town Charter, located in SL 1879-90, as amended. Provides that no annual audit is required during the suspension, upon completion of the 2018-19 fiscal year audit. Prohibits election of mayor or Town commissioners during the suspension; allows any person serving as an elected official for Eureka as of July 1, 2019, to continue to use their title and participate as elected officials in organizations dedicated to serving municipalities during the suspension. Requires monies and assets held by Eureka to be placed under the State Treasurer's control to be held and used for the Town; the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act does not apply during the suspension. Requires monies due to and payable to Eureka to be collected by the State Treasurer to be held and used for the town. Requires the State Treasurer to determine how the monies and assets are to be held and allows requiring an annual report or accounting. Provides that if another unit of local government is due monies from Eureka in installments that would constitute 20% or more of the unit's monthly revenue for a fund to which the installments from Eureka are credited, then the unit of local government is deemed to be in default on a future debt service payment if the financial policies and practices of the unit of local government are not improved. These provisions are effective July 1, 2019, and expire June 30, 2024.

Makes conforming changes to the act's long title.

Intro. by Torbett.Gaston, Wayne
H 383 (2019-2020) TOPSAIL BEACH CHARTER/BOARD VACANCIES. Filed Mar 19 2019, AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF TOPSAIL BEACH TO PROVIDE FOR THE FILLING OF VACANCIES ON THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND TO CLARIFY THE TIMING OF THE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION.

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

Modifies the proposed changes to Section 4 of the Charter of the Town of Topsail Beach set out in SL 1963-67, as amended. Concerning vacancies in the office of mayor or commissioner, provides that when a vacancy occurs within 90 days of the next regular town election, the person appointed to fill the vacancy must serve the remainder of the unexpired term (previously, also applied to instances in which the term of office expires immediately following the next regular town election). In other instances in which a successor is elected, provides that the elected successor must serve (1) the remainder of the unexpired term or (2) a four-year term if the office was slated in the election to be for a full term of office (previously, only provided for the elected successor to serve the remainder of the unexpired term). Makes language gender-neutral. Clarifies that the act applies to vacancies existing on or after the date the act becomes law.

Intro. by C. Smith.Pender

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LOCAL/SENATE BILLS
S 30 (2019-2020) STANLY CC/CONTRACTING DATE EXTENSION. (NEW) Filed Feb 6 2019, AN ACT EXTENDING THE CONTRACTING DATE FOR AGREEMENTS BETWEEN STANLY COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND STANLY COUNTY TO JOINTLY ERECT BUILDINGS ON PROPERTY OWNED BY STANLY COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

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

Further amends Section 1 of SL 2014-82 to clarify that Stanly County Community College is authorized to enter into agreements with Stanly County jointly to erect buildings on property owned by the College (was, authorized to enter into agreements with Stanly County to jointly erect buildings on property owned by the College) without the approval of the State Board of Community Colleges so long as the specified requirements are satisfied.

Intro. by Ford.Stanly
ACTIONS ON BILLS

Actions on Bills: 2019-06-11

PUBLIC BILLS

H 57: CREATE TERM FOR PUBLIC SCHS. & CODIFY NCVPS.

    Senate: Reptd Fav

H 82: RAILROAD CROSSINGS/ON-TRACK EQUIPMENT.

    Senate: Reptd Fav

H 99: TRANSFER ALE/MOVE BOXING ADVISORY COMMISSION. (NEW)

    Senate: Reptd Fav
    Senate: Re-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

H 131: REPEAL MAP ACT.

    Senate: Reptd Fav

H 179: MINI-TRUCK CLASSIFICATION.

    Senate: Reptd Fav

H 301: CIP REVISIONS/JUVENILE CODE.

    Senate: Reptd Fav

H 323: ASSESS COSTS OF LOCAL LEO CRIME LAB ANALYSIS.

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

H 337: CHANGE SALVAGE VEHICLE TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS.

    Senate: Withdrawn From Com
    Senate: Re-ref to Transportation. If fav, re-ref to Finance. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

H 370: REQUIRE COOPERATION WITH ICE DETAINERS. (NEW)

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

H 402: UNC CAPITAL PROJECTS.

    House: Passed 3rd Reading

H 415: PHOTOS OF JUVENILES/SHOW-UPS.

    Senate: Reptd Fav

H 463: EDUCATION IN PRISONS. (NEW)

    House: Reptd Fav Com Substitute
    House: Re-ref Com On Education - Universities
    House: Reptd Fav Com Substitute
    House: Re-ref Com On Education - Universities

H 531: PROTECT. TENANTS AT FORECLOSURE ACT RESTORED.

    Senate: Reptd Fav

H 548: MODIFY PHYSICAL THERAPY DEFINITION.

    Senate: Reptd Fav

H 553: LICENSING CERTAIN FIRE SAFETY EQUIP. WORK.

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

H 578: MODIFY LEGITIMATIONS PROVISIONS.

    Senate: Reptd Fav

H 617: ALLOW REPEAT REFERRAL TO TEEN COURT.

    Senate: Reptd Fav

H 664: MYFUTURENC/POSTSECONDARY ATTAINMENT GOAL.

    Senate: Reptd Fav

H 697: STATE SURPLUS PROP. COMPUTERS FOR NONPROFITS.

    Senate: Reptd Fav
    Senate: Re-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

H 760: EXPAND LOSS PREVENTION INVESTIGATIONS.

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

H 770: FREEDOM TO WORK/OLB REFORM. (NEW)

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

H 777: PAY INCREASES/SBI & ALE. (NEW)

    Senate: Withdrawn From Com
    Senate: Re-ref to Pensions and Retirement and Aging. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate
    Senate: Withdrawn From Com
    Senate: Re-ref to Pensions and Retirement and Aging. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate
    Senate: Withdrawn From Com
    Senate: Re-ref to Pensions and Retirement and Aging. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

H 924: TEACHER CONTRACT CHANGES.

    Senate: Reptd Fav

S 90: PROTECT RELIGIOUS MEETING PLACES.

    Senate: Withdrawn From Com
    Senate: Re-ref to Judiciary. If fav, re-ref to Finance. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

S 255: STATE BOARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CLAIM.

    Senate: Withdrawn From Cal
    Senate: Placed On Cal For 06/12/2019

S 315: NORTH CAROLINA FARM ACT OF 2019-20. (NEW)

    Senate: Reptd Fav Com Substitute
    Senate: Com Substitute Adopted
    Senate: Re-ref Com On Finance
    Senate: Reptd Fav Com Substitute
    Senate: Com Substitute Adopted
    Senate: Re-ref Com On Finance

S 381: RECONSTITUTE/CLARIFY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. (NEW)

    Senate: Concurred In H Com Sub
    Senate: Ordered Enrolled

S 529: FEES/RETURNED CHECKS (NEW)

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

S 553: REGULATORY REFORM ACT OF 2019.

    Senate: Regular Message Sent To House
    House: Regular Message Received From Senate

Actions on Bills: 2019-06-11

LOCAL BILLS

H 9: BESSEMER CITY CHARTER AMENDMENT.

    House: Ratified
    House: Ch. SL 2019-24

H 201: RANDOLPH CO. REGISTER OF DEEDS TAX CERT. (NEW)

    House: Ratified
    House: Ch. SL 2019-25

H 336: EXTEND SUSPENSION OF SPENCER MOUNTAIN.

    Senate: Amend Adopted A1
    Senate: Passed 2nd Reading
    Senate: Passed 3rd Reading

H 383: TOPSAIL BEACH CHARTER/BOARD VACANCIES.

    Senate: Reptd Fav Com Substitute
    Senate: Com Substitute Adopted
    Senate: Re-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

S 30: STANLY CC/CONTRACTING DATE EXTENSION. (NEW)

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

S 267: BUNCOMBE 1/4 CENT SALES TAX USE RESTRICTION.

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

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