The Daily Bulletin: 2019-07-22

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The Daily Bulletin: 2019-07-22

PUBLIC/HOUSE BILLS
H 18 (2019-2020) ALLOW ABSENTEE BALLOTS/FIRE DISTRICT ELECTION. Filed Feb 4 2019, AN ACT TO ALLOW VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT IN FIRE DISTRICT ELECTIONS.

AN ACT TO ALLOW VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT IN FIRE DISTRICT ELECTIONS. SL 2019-136. Enacted July 19, 2019. Effective July 19, 2019.

Intro. by Howard.GS 163A
H 106 (2019-2020) INMATE HEALTH CARE & 340B PROGRAM. (NEW) Filed Feb 19 2019, AN ACT TO IMPROVE INMATE HEALTH CARE REIMBURSEMENT AND INTERNAL PROCESSES AND TO ESTABLISH A TELEMEDICINE PILOT PROGRAM; IN ADDITION TO DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO PARTNER WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN MEDICATIONS FOR INMATES, TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ISSUE REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN NORTH CAROLINA 340B PROGRAM ENTITIES AND THE FOUR NORTH CAROLINA PRISON REGIONS, TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO PARTNER WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA HEALTH SYSTEM TO SHIFT PRESCRIBING AUTHORITY ON CERTAIN MEDICATIONS, AND TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO SUBMIT VARIOUS REPORTS TO THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY AND THE FISCAL RESEARCH DIVISION.

AN ACT TO IMPROVE INMATE HEALTH CARE REIMBURSEMENT AND INTERNAL PROCESSES AND TO ESTABLISH A TELEMEDICINE PILOT PROGRAM; IN ADDITION TO DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO PARTNER WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN MEDICATIONS FOR INMATES, TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ISSUE REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN NORTH CAROLINA 340B PROGRAM ENTITIES AND THE FOUR NORTH CAROLINA PRISON REGIONS, TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO PARTNER WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA HEALTH SYSTEM TO SHIFT PRESCRIBING AUTHORITY ON CERTAIN MEDICATIONS, AND TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO SUBMIT VARIOUS REPORTS TO THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY AND THE FISCAL RESEARCH DIVISION. SL 2019-135. Enacted July 19, 2019. Effective July 19, 2019, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Horn, Farmer-Butterfield, Lucas, R. Turner.GS 143B
H 107 (2019-2020) PED OVERSIGHT/EPP CHANGES. Filed Feb 19 2019, AN ACT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAM PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND DATA REPORTING SYSTEM.

AN ACT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAM PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND DATA REPORTING SYSTEM. SL 2019-149. Enacted July 22, 2019. Effective July 22, 2019.

Intro. by Horn, Farmer-Butterfield, Lucas.STUDY, GS 115C
H 138 (2019-2020) DAMAGE JAIL & PRISON FIRE SPRINKLER/PENALTY. Filed Feb 20 2019, AN ACT TO INCREASE THE PUNISHMENT FOR WILLFULLY INTERFERING WITH, DAMAGING, DEFACING, MOLESTING, OR INJURING ANY PART OR PORTION OF A FIRE-ALARM, FIRE-DETECTION, SMOKE-DETECTION, OR FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM IN A PRISON OR LOCAL CONFINEMENT FACILITY.

AN ACT TO INCREASE THE PUNISHMENT FOR WILLFULLY INTERFERING WITH, DAMAGING, DEFACING, MOLESTING, OR INJURING ANY PART OR PORTION OF A FIRE-ALARM, FIRE-DETECTION, SMOKE-DETECTION, OR FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM IN A PRISON OR LOCAL CONFINEMENT FACILITY. SL 2019-134. Enacted July 19, 2019. Effective December 1, 2019.

Intro. by Shepard, McNeill, C. Smith, Cleveland.GS 14
H 156 (2019-2020) SWAIN COUNTY SETTLEMENT TRUST FUND. (NEW) Filed Feb 21 2019, AN ACT TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO CERTAIN ASSETS OF THE SWAIN COUNTY SETTLEMENT TRUST FUND BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF SWAIN COUNTY.

AN ACT TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO CERTAIN ASSETS OF THE SWAIN COUNTY SETTLEMENT TRUST FUND BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF SWAIN COUNTY. SL 2019-133. Enacted July 19, 2019. Effective October 1, 2019.

Intro. by Warren.Swain, GS 147
H 198 (2019-2020) HUMAN TRAFFICKING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS.-AB Filed Feb 26 2019, AN ACT TO IMPLEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY THE NORTH CAROLINA HUMAN TRAFFICKING COMMISSION.

AN ACT TO IMPLEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY THE NORTH CAROLINA HUMAN TRAFFICKING COMMISSION. SL 2019-158. Enacted July 22, 2019. Effective July 1, 2019, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Davis, Stevens, Jarvis, Carter.GS 7B, GS 14, GS 15A
H 243 (2019-2020) STATE HUMAN RESOURCES ACT AMENDMENTS.-AB Filed Feb 28 2019, AN ACT AMENDING THE STATE HUMAN RESOURCES ACT RELATING TO THE CONSULTATIVE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO STATE WORKPLACE SAFETY PROGRAMS BY THE OFFICE OF STATE HUMAN RESOURCES AND AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF ELIGIBLE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES IN THE FLEXIBLE COMPENSATION PLAN TO INCLUDE MEMBERS OF THE CONSOLIDATED JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

AN ACT AMENDING THE STATE HUMAN RESOURCES ACT RELATING TO THE CONSULTATIVE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO STATE WORKPLACE SAFETY PROGRAMS BY THE OFFICE OF STATE HUMAN RESOURCES AND AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF ELIGIBLE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES IN THE FLEXIBLE COMPENSATION PLAN TO INCLUDE MEMBERS OF THE CONSOLIDATED JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT SYSTEM. SL 2019-152. Enacted July 22, 2019. Effective July 22, 2019.

Intro. by Riddell, Cleveland, Floyd.GS 126, GS 143
H 268 (2019-2020) AMEND ON-SITE WASTEWATER LAWS/MISC. TC. (NEW) Filed Mar 5 2019, AN ACT TO DISAPPROVE CERTAIN WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND DISPERSAL RULES ADOPTED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC HEALTH, TO CREATE A TASK FORCE TO RECOMMEND NEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND DISPERSAL RULES, TO CREATE STANDARDS FOR AN ON-SITE WASTEWATER EVALUATOR; AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.

AN ACT TO DISAPPROVE CERTAIN WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND DISPERSAL RULES ADOPTED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC HEALTH, TO CREATE A TASK FORCE TO RECOMMEND NEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND DISPERSAL RULES, TO CREATE STANDARDS FOR AN ON-SITE WASTEWATER EVALUATOR; AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS. SL 2019-151. Enacted July 22, 2019. Effective July 22, 2019.

Intro. by Brody, Wray.STUDY, GS 130A
H 323 (2019-2020) ASSESS COSTS OF LOCAL LEO CRIME LAB ANALYSIS. Filed Mar 11 2019, AN ACT TO ASSESS AS PART OF THE COST OF COURT FOR CONVICTED OFFENDERS THE COST OF LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT CRIME LAB ANALYSIS DURING INVESTIGATION.

AN ACT TO ASSESS AS PART OF THE COST OF COURT FOR CONVICTED OFFENDERS THE COST OF LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT CRIME LAB ANALYSIS DURING INVESTIGATION. SL 2019-150. Enacted July 22, 2019. Effective July 1, 2019.

Intro. by Faircloth, McNeill, Boles, Davis.GS 7A
H 325 (2019-2020) OPIOID EPIDEMIC RESPONSE ACT. (NEW) Filed Mar 11 2019, AN ACT REMOVING THE REQUIREMENT THAT BUPRENORPHINE PRESCRIBERS REGISTER WITH THE STATE, IN ADDITION TO REGISTERING WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT; DECRIMINALIZING THE USE OF DRUG TESTING EQUIPMENT TO DETECT CONTAMINANTS; BROADENING THE OBJECTIVES OF SYRINGE EXCHANGE PROGRAMS TO ENCOMPASS REDUCING THE NUMBER OF DRUG OVERDOSES IN THE STATE; AND REMOVING THE BAN ON THE USE OF STATE FUNDS TO PURCHASE CERTAIN SUPPLIES.

AN ACT REMOVING THE REQUIREMENT THAT BUPRENORPHINE PRESCRIBERS REGISTER WITH THE STATE, IN ADDITION TO REGISTERING WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT; DECRIMINALIZING THE USE OF DRUG TESTING EQUIPMENT TO DETECT CONTAMINANTS; BROADENING THE OBJECTIVES OF SYRINGE EXCHANGE PROGRAMS TO ENCOMPASS REDUCING THE NUMBER OF DRUG OVERDOSES IN THE STATE; AND REMOVING THE BAN ON THE USE OF STATE FUNDS TO PURCHASE CERTAIN SUPPLIES. SL 2019-159. Enacted July 22, 2019. Effective July 22, 2019.

Intro. by Dobson, White, Barnes, Black.GS 90
H 329 (2019-2020) RENEWABLE ENERGY AMENDS. (NEW) Filed Mar 11 2019, AN ACT TO (I) EXEMPT ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS FROM REGULATION AS PUBLIC UTILITIES, (II) REQUIRE THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION TO ADOPT RULES TO ESTABLISH A REGULATORY PROGRAM TO GOVERN THE MANAGEMENT OF END-OF-LIFE PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES AND ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM BATTERIES, AND DECOMMISSIONING OF UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR PROJECTS AND WIND ENERGY FACILITIES, AND REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO ESTABLISH A STAKEHOLDER PROCESS TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF THE RULES, AND (III) PROVIDE SMALL HYDROELECTRIC POWER FACILITIES CERTAIN TREATMENT SIMILAR TO THAT GIVEN TO SMALL POWER PRODUCERS THAT PRODUCE ENERGY FROM SWINE AND POULTRY WASTE.

AN ACT TO (I) EXEMPT ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS FROM REGULATION AS PUBLIC UTILITIES, (II) REQUIRE THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION TO ADOPT RULES TO ESTABLISH A REGULATORY PROGRAM TO GOVERN THE MANAGEMENT OF END-OF-LIFE PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES AND ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM BATTERIES, AND DECOMMISSIONING OF UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR PROJECTS AND WIND ENERGY FACILITIES, AND REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO ESTABLISH A STAKEHOLDER PROCESS TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF THE RULES, AND (III) PROVIDE SMALL HYDROELECTRIC POWER FACILITIES CERTAIN TREATMENT SIMILAR TO THAT GIVEN TO SMALL POWER PRODUCERS THAT PRODUCE ENERGY FROM SWINE AND POULTRY WASTE. SL 2019-132. Enacted July 19, 2019. Effective July 19, 2019.

Intro. by Szoka, Arp, Hanig, Warren.GS 62
H 337 (2019-2020) CHANGE SALVAGE VEHICLE TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS. Filed Mar 12 2019, AN ACT TO AMEND LAWS GOVERNING THE TRANSFER OF SALVAGE VEHICLES BY REMOVING NOTARY REQUIREMENTS, PERMITTING ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES, AND ALLOWING ACCESS TO DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLE SYSTEMS FOR SALVAGE VEHICLE TITLE PROCESSING.

AN ACT TO AMEND LAWS GOVERNING THE TRANSFER OF SALVAGE VEHICLES BY REMOVING NOTARY REQUIREMENTS, PERMITTING ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES, AND ALLOWING ACCESS TO DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLE SYSTEMS FOR SALVAGE VEHICLE TITLE PROCESSING. SL 2019-153. Enacted July 22, 2019. Effective October 1, 2019.

Intro. by Torbett, Lewis.GS 20
H 362 (2019-2020) 15-POINT SCALE FOR SCHOOL PERFORMANCE GRADES. Filed Mar 13 2019, AN ACT TO ADOPT A FIFTEEN-POINT SCALE IN THE DETERMINATION OF SCHOOL PERFORMANCE GRADES, TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT EMERGENCY RULES IN PREPARATION FOR PERMANENT RULE MAKING, AND TO DIRECT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO STUDY THE REPORTING METHODS USED FOR SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY PURPOSES ON THE NORTH CAROLINA ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT CARDS.

AN ACT TO ADOPT A FIFTEEN-POINT SCALE IN THE DETERMINATION OF SCHOOL PERFORMANCE GRADES, TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT EMERGENCY RULES IN PREPARATION FOR PERMANENT RULE MAKING, AND TO DIRECT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO STUDY THE REPORTING METHODS USED FOR SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY PURPOSES ON THE NORTH CAROLINA ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT CARDS. SL 2019-154. Enacted July 22, 2019. Effective July 22, 2019.

Intro. by Horn, Harris, Elmore, Autry.GS 115C
H 391 (2019-2020) PASSENGER PROTECTION ACT. (NEW) Filed Mar 19 2019, AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANY LAWS AND TO CREATE NEW CRIMINAL OFFENSES RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANY DRIVERS.

Senate amendment makes the following changes to the 5th edition.

Modifies and adds to the proposed changes to GS 20-280.5 as follows. More specifically requires transportation network companies (TNCs) to keep for one year a record of each TNC driver's current address the TNC has on record at the time the driver's relationship with the TNC ended. Concerning the required license plate number displays in TNC driver vehicles, adds that the vehicle license plate number must be printed in a legible and contrasting font no smaller than three inches in height (previously, did not require contrasting font and had a two-inch minimum height requirement). Qualifies the proposed requirement for TNCs to require a TNC driver to display consistent and distinctive signage or emblems at all times when the TNC driver is active on the TNC digital platform or when providing any TNC service which reasonably assists customers to identify or verify a TNC driver responsible to a ride request. Adds a new subsection, effective July 1, 2020, to allow a TNC to seek approval from the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for technological identifiers as an alternative to the required distinctive signage or emblems. Permits DMV approval if it reasonably assists customers to identify or verify a TNC driver responsing to a ride request. Requires the approved technological identifiers to be used in the same manner as other distinctive signage or emblems.

Intro. by Bell.GS 14, GS 20
H 402 (2019-2020) UNC CAPITAL PROJECTS. Filed Mar 20 2019, AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ACQUISITION OR CONSTRUCTION AND THE FINANCING, WITHOUT APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE GENERAL FUND, OF CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT 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 IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS OF THE CONSTITUENT INSTITUTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA. SL 2019-124. Enacted July 19, 2019. Effective July 19, 2019.

Intro. by Grange, Szoka, Fraley.UNCODIFIED
H 411 (2019-2020) MODIFY SCHOOL QUAL./STUDENT SUCCESS INDICATOR. Filed Mar 20 2019, AN ACT TO COMBINE THE CAREER AND COLLEGE READINESS INDICATORS USED FOR SCHOOL PERFORMANCE GRADES AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW FOR GRADES NINE THROUGH TWELVE, TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL CAREER AND COLLEGE READINESS INFORMATION ON ANNUAL REPORT CARDS, AND TO ALLOW CERTAIN LOTTERY WINNERS TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS FOR NINETY DAYS.

AN ACT TO COMBINE THE CAREER AND COLLEGE READINESS INDICATORS USED FOR SCHOOL PERFORMANCE GRADES AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW FOR GRADES NINE THROUGH TWELVE, TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL CAREER AND COLLEGE READINESS INFORMATION ON ANNUAL REPORT CARDS, AND TO ALLOW CERTAIN LOTTERY WINNERS TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS FOR NINETY DAYS. SL 2019-142. Enacted July 19, 2019. Effective July 19, 2019.

Intro. by Horn, Corbin, Elmore, Johnson.GS 18C, GS 115C, GS 132
H 492 (2019-2020) SIMPLIFY BUILDER INVENTORY EXCLUSION. Filed Mar 27 2019, AN ACT TO SIMPLIFY THE PROPERTY TAX EXCLUSION FOR INCREASES IN VALUE OF PROPERTY HELD BY A BUILDER.

AN ACT TO SIMPLIFY THE PROPERTY TAX EXCLUSION FOR INCREASES IN VALUE OF PROPERTY HELD BY A BUILDER. SL 2019-123. Enacted July 19, 2019. Effective for taxes imposed for taxable years beginning on or after July 1, 2019.

Intro. by Brody, Howard, B. Turner.GS 105
H 495 (2019-2020) NO MUNICIPAL REG/OFF-SITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS. (NEW) Filed Mar 27 2019, AN ACT TO PROHIBIT MUNICIPALITIES FROM REGULATING OFF-SITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT MUNICIPALITIES FROM REGULATING OFF-SITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS. SL 2019-131. Enacted July 19, 2019. Effective July 19, 2019.

Intro. by McElraft.GS 130A
H 546 (2019-2020) PROHIBIT COUNTERFEIT/NONFUNCTIONAL AIRBAGS. Filed Apr 2 2019, AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE IMPORT, MANUFACTURE, SALE, OFFER OF SALE, INSTALLATION, OR REINSTALLATION OF COUNTERFEIT AND NONFUNCTIONAL AIRBAGS.

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE IMPORT, MANUFACTURE, SALE, OFFER OF SALE, INSTALLATION, OR REINSTALLATION OF COUNTERFEIT AND NONFUNCTIONAL AIRBAGS. SL 2019-155. Enacted July 22, 2019. Effective October 1, 2019.

Intro. by Faircloth, R. Turner, Cleveland, McNeill.GS 20
H 590 (2019-2020) AMEND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE LAWS. Filed Apr 3 2019, AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE LAWS.

AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE LAWS. SL 2019-140. Enacted July 19, 2019. Effective July 19, 2019, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Riddell, Stevens, Hardister, Floyd.STUDY, GS 150B
H 620 (2019-2020) STREET DATABASE/MANUAL/PUBLIC RECORD EXCEPT. (NEW) Filed Apr 4 2019, AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO COMPILE A PUBLIC STREET INFORMATION DATABASE AND TO UPDATE THE SUBDIVISION ROADS MANUAL REGULARLY, AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN PROPRIETARY DESIGN WORK OR WORK PRODUCT SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FROM PUBLIC RECORDS TEMPORARILY.

AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO COMPILE A PUBLIC STREET INFORMATION DATABASE AND TO UPDATE THE SUBDIVISION ROADS MANUAL REGULARLY, AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN PROPRIETARY DESIGN WORK OR WORK PRODUCT SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FROM PUBLIC RECORDS TEMPORARILY. SL 2019-156. Enacted July 22, 2019. Effective July 22, 2019.

Intro. by Szoka, Bumgardner, Hawkins, Iler.GS 132, GS 136
H 629 (2019-2020) LAW-ENFORCEMENT MUTUAL AID. Filed Apr 8 2019, AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS WITH OUT-OF-STATE LAW-ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES.

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS WITH OUT-OF-STATE LAW-ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES. SL 2019-130. Enacted July 19, 2019. Effective July 19, 2019.

Intro. by McNeill, C. Smith.GS 160A
H 645 (2019-2020) REVISIONS TO OUTDOOR ADVERTISING LAWS. Filed Apr 9 2019, AN ACT TO REVISE THE OUTDOOR ADVERTISING LAWS.

Senate amendment to the 5th edition makes the following changes.

Makes further technical changes to GS 136-128.

Modifies proposed GS 136-131.3 to refer to lawfully erected outdoor advertising signs (was, legally erected). Amends the criteria for the relocation site of any legally erected outdoor advertising sign due to the property the sign is lawfully existing upon being acquired and the acquiring party requiring its removal. Adds that the sign cannot be relocated adjacent to any highway as provided in GS 136-129.2, except within the same sign location or site (previously, was included as a specification for permitted relocation sites in areas zoned commercial or industrial within the same zoning jurisdiction only). No longer explicitly requires the outdoor advertising sign at the relocated site to conform with customary use in areas zoned commercial or industrial under authority of state law, or if the relocated site is unzoned, in unzoned commercial or industrial areas. Eliminates the prohibition against reconstructed signs increasing the advertising surface area of the outdoor advertising sign that is required to be removed and permitted to be reconstructed. Specifies when the Department of Transportation must issue a new outdoor advertising permit to the owner of a relocated outdoor advertising permit, limited to relocated signs pursuant to subsection (a); provides for addendums to existing permits in other instances of relocation under the statute. Now specifies that, in the event of a taking of an outdoor advertising location, the fact that the outdoor advertising is not relocated cannot prejudice the determination of compensation owed to the owner of the outdoor advertising as provided by state law (previously, permitted the fact finder to consider the actual relocation of the outdoor advertising in determining just compensation as provided by law). Makes additional organizational, technical and clarifying changes. Makes further organizational changes to move the provisions of previous subsection (f) of proposed GS 136-131.3, concerning view corridors, to new GS 136-131.4. Makes clarifying, conforming and organizational changes to the provisions. Changes the applicability of proposed GS 136-131.3, now making the provisions apply to outdoor advertising signs removed on or after July 1, 2019 (was, removed on or after the date the act becomes law).

Intro. by Saine, Dixon, Jones, Wray.GS 136
H 668 (2019-2020) VARIOUS HIGHER EDUCATION CHANGES. Filed Apr 9 2019, AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO HIGHER EDUCATION LAWS.

AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO HIGHER EDUCATION LAWS. SL 2019-139. Enacted July 19, 2019. Effective July 19, 2019.

Intro. by Fraley.GS 115D, GS 116, GS 116D, GS 120, GS 143B
H 735 (2019-2020) ADOPT RULES INCORPORATING 2017 FOOD CODE. Filed Apr 11 2019, AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC HEALTH TO ADOPT RULES INCORPORATING ALL OR PART OF THE MOST RECENT EDITION OF THE UNITED STATES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION FOOD CODE.

AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC HEALTH TO ADOPT RULES INCORPORATING ALL OR PART OF THE MOST RECENT EDITION OF THE UNITED STATES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION FOOD CODE. SL 2019-129. Enacted July 19, 2019. Effective July 19, 2019.

Intro. by Carney, Dobson, Reives, Howard.UNCODIFIED
H 755 (2019-2020) TRAVEL INSURANCE AMENDMENTS. Filed Apr 15 2019, AN ACT TO CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE FRAMEWORK FOR THE SALE OF TRAVEL INSURANCE IN NORTH CAROLINA.

AN ACT TO CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE FRAMEWORK FOR THE SALE OF TRAVEL INSURANCE IN NORTH CAROLINA. SL 2019-128. Enacted July 19, 2019. Effective January 1, 2020.

Intro. by Corbin, Hardister, Hunter.GS 58
H 757 (2019-2020) PENDER COUNTY/BUTNER PROPERTY TRANSFERS. (NEW) Filed Apr 15 2019, AN ACT TO CONVEY CERTAIN STATE-OWNED LANDS TO PENDER COUNTY TO BE USED FOR A NEW JAIL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER AND TO CONVEY CERTAIN STATE-OWNED LANDS TO THE TOWN OF BUTNER.

AN ACT TO CONVEY CERTAIN STATE-OWNED LANDS TO PENDER COUNTY TO BE USED FOR A NEW JAIL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER AND TO CONVEY CERTAIN STATE-OWNED LANDS TO THE TOWN OF BUTNER. SL 2019-137. Enacted July 19, 2019. Effective July 19, 2019.

Intro. by C. Smith.UNCODIFIED, Granville, Pender
H 758 (2019-2020) MSD EXPANSION AND GOVERNANCE/DACS STUDY. (NEW) Filed Apr 15 2019, AN ACT TO EXPAND THE MEMBERSHIP OF CERTAIN METROPOLITAN SEWERAGE DISTRICTS, AND TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES TO STUDY WILDLIFE ENHANCEMENT, INVASIVE SPECIES CONTROL, AND NATIVE HABITAT RESTORATION ON PROPERTIES MANAGED BY THE STATE.

AN ACT TO EXPAND THE MEMBERSHIP OF CERTAIN METROPOLITAN SEWERAGE DISTRICTS, AND TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES TO STUDY WILDLIFE ENHANCEMENT, INVASIVE SPECIES CONTROL, AND NATIVE HABITAT RESTORATION ON PROPERTIES MANAGED BY THE STATE. SL 2019-127. Enacted July 19, 2019. Effective July 19, 2019.

Intro. by McGrady.STUDY, GS 162A
H 761 (2019-2020) CLARIFY WASTEWATER PERMITTING LIABILITY. Filed Apr 15 2019, AN ACT TO CLARIFY THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, ITS AUTHORIZED AGENTS, AND LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR WASTEWATER SYSTEMS FAILURES THAT ARE A DIRECT RESULT OF CERTAIN EVALUATIONS CONDUCTED BY LICENSED SOIL SCIENTISTS AND LICENSED GEOLOGISTS.

AN ACT TO CLARIFY THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, ITS AUTHORIZED AGENTS, AND LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR WASTEWATER SYSTEMS FAILURES THAT ARE A DIRECT RESULT OF CERTAIN EVALUATIONS CONDUCTED BY LICENSED SOIL SCIENTISTS AND LICENSED GEOLOGISTS. SL 2019-126. Enacted July 19, 2019. Effective July 19, 2019.

Intro. by Yarborough, McElraft, Carney, Corbin.GS 130A

The Daily Bulletin: 2019-07-22

PUBLIC/SENATE BILLS
S 29 (2019-2020) MOVE OVER LAW/INCREASE PENALTIES/AMBER LIGHTS. (NEW) Filed Feb 6 2019, AN ACT TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE MOVE OVER LAW AND TO LIMIT THE USE OF FLASHING AMBER LIGHTS.

AN ACT TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE MOVE OVER LAW AND TO LIMIT THE USE OF FLASHING AMBER LIGHTS. SL 2019-157. Enacted July 22, 2019. Effective December 1, 2019.

Intro. by Britt, McInnis.GS 20
S 210 (2019-2020) ORGAN & TISSUE DONATION/HEART HEROES. Filed Mar 7 2019, AN ACT AMENDING THE REVISED UNIFORM ANATOMICAL GIFT ACT TO INCLUDE TISSUE DONATION AS PART OF THE DRIVERS LICENSE DONOR AUTHORIZATION.

AN ACT AMENDING THE REVISED UNIFORM ANATOMICAL GIFT ACT TO INCLUDE TISSUE DONATION AS PART OF THE DRIVERS LICENSE DONOR AUTHORIZATION. SL 2019-143. Enacted July 19, 2019. Effective October 1, 2019.

Intro. by Krawiec, McKissick, Horner.GS 130A
S 297 (2019-2020) CANCER RESEARCH ADVISORY PANEL. Filed Mar 19 2019, AN ACT TO DIRECT THE NORTH CAROLINA POLICY COLLABORATORY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL TO ASSEMBLE A RESEARCH ADVISORY PANEL TO STUDY AND DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS ON STRATEGIES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF A RESEARCH PROGRAM TO DETERMINE WHETHER ANY CLUSTERS OF CANCER INCIDENTS EXIST WITHIN THE STATE.

AN ACT TO DIRECT THE NORTH CAROLINA POLICY COLLABORATORY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL TO ASSEMBLE A RESEARCH ADVISORY PANEL TO STUDY AND DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS ON STRATEGIES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF A RESEARCH PROGRAM TO DETERMINE WHETHER ANY CLUSTERS OF CANCER INCIDENTS EXIST WITHIN THE STATE. SL 2019-145. Enacted July 19, 2019. Effective July 19, 2019.

Intro. by Sawyer, Perry, T. Alexander.STUDY
S 316 (2019-2020) AFFORDABLE HOUSING. Filed Mar 20 2019, AN ACT TO DIRECT CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES TO REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDING, SUBSIDIES, AND ACTIVITIES RELATED TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

AN ACT TO DIRECT CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES TO REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDING, SUBSIDIES, AND ACTIVITIES RELATED TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING. SL 2019-144. Enacted July 19, 2019. Effective July 19, 2019.

Intro. by Wells, Krawiec, Edwards.UNCODIFIED
S 321 (2019-2020) FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY/PRISM. (NEW) Filed Mar 20 2019, AN ACT TO IMPLEMENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S PERFORMANCE AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT (PRISM) PROGRAM.

House committee substitute to the 2nd edition makes the following changes. Deletes the content of the previous edition and replaces it with the following.

Enacts new GS 20-43.3 to allow the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to collect and maintain motor carrier or commercial motor vehicle data in a manner that complies with the information system established by the US Secretary of Transportation.

Amends GS 20-54 by requiring the DMV to deny registration of a vehicle of a motor carrier if the applicant fails to disclose material information required; if the applicant has made a materially false statement on the application; if the applicant has applied as a subterfuge for the real party in interest who has been issued a Federal out-of-service order; or if the applicant's business is operated, managed, or otherwise controlled by or affiliated with a person who is ineligible for registration. Also requires denying registration for a vehicle that has been assigned for safety to a commercial motor carrier who has been prohibited from operating by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration or a carrier whose business is operated, managed, or otherwise controlled by or affiliated with a person who is ineligible for registration. Previously, required the DMV to refuse registration or issuance of a certificate of title or any transfer of registration when the applicant motor carrier is subject to an order issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration or the DMV to cease all operations based on a finding that the continued operations of the motor carrier pose an imminent hazard. Makes the same changes to the requirements of GS 20-110 concerning cancelling and rescinding registration of a vehicle of a motor carrier. 

Makes conforming changes to GS 20-381.

Effective 90 days after the act becomes law. 

Makes conforming changes to the act's titles. 

Intro. by T. Alexander.GS 20
S 384 (2019-2020) CLARIFY MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER LAWS. Filed Mar 27 2019, AN ACT TO CLARIFY VARIOUS MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER LAWS.

AN ACT TO CLARIFY VARIOUS MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER LAWS. SL 2019-125. Enacted July 19, 2019. Section 7 is effective October 1, 2020. The remainder is effective July 19, 2019.

Intro. by B. Jackson.GS 20
S 438 (2019-2020) EXCELLENT PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACT OF 2019. Filed Apr 1 2019, AN ACT TO MODIFY THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NORTH CAROLINA READ TO ACHIEVE PROGRAM IN ORDER TO ATTAIN STATEWIDE READING PROFICIENCY BY THE THIRD GRADE.

House amendments makes the following changes to the 3rd edition, as amended.

Amendment #3 amends the directives regarding the convening of a task force to develop a Comprehensive Plan to Improve Literacy Instruction (Plan). Adds that the task force must also review national and international early literacy research, programs, and initiatives, including the successes and setbacks of these efforts in increasing student reading proficiency by the end of third grade.

Amendment #4 adds new Part XII to the act. Amends GS 115C-83.6 and GS 115C-174.11 to allow a local board of education to select different reading assessments for kindergarten, first, second, and third grade students, alternatively to those assessments made available by the State Board of Education. Specifies that the local board's selection is subject to its available funds and the existing criteria of assessments set forth in the statute. Applies beginning with the 2019-20 school year. Makes conforming organizational changes.

Intro. by Berger.GS 115C
S 444 (2019-2020) ALLOW USE OF OYSTER SHELLS AS SERVING DISHES. Filed Apr 1 2019, AN ACT ALLOWING FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS TO REPURPOSE OYSTER SHELLS AS SERVING DISHES.

AN ACT ALLOWING FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS TO REPURPOSE OYSTER SHELLS AS SERVING DISHES. SL 2019-141. Enacted July 19, 2019. Effective October 1, 2019.

Intro. by McInnis.GS 130A
S 462 (2019-2020) MODIFICATIONS TO NC APPRAISAL BOARD. Filed Apr 1 2019, AN ACT TO REPLACE NORTH CAROLINA EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A LICENSED OR CERTIFIED APPRAISER WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE APPRAISAL FOUNDATION APPRAISER QUALIFICATIONS BOARD, TO ALLOW THE NORTH CAROLINA APPRAISAL BOARD TO COLLECT NEW FEES, TO MAKE OTHER MODIFICATIONS THAT WOULD ALLOW NORTH CAROLINA APPRAISAL MANAGEMENT COMPANIES TO BE PLACED ON THE APPRAISAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY NATIONAL REGISTRY, AND TO MODIFY CERTAIN JMAC AWARDS.

AN ACT TO REPLACE NORTH CAROLINA EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A LICENSED OR CERTIFIED APPRAISER WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE APPRAISAL FOUNDATION APPRAISER QUALIFICATIONS BOARD, TO ALLOW THE NORTH CAROLINA APPRAISAL BOARD TO COLLECT NEW FEES, TO MAKE OTHER MODIFICATIONS THAT WOULD ALLOW NORTH CAROLINA APPRAISAL MANAGEMENT COMPANIES TO BE PLACED ON THE APPRAISAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY NATIONAL REGISTRY, AND TO MODIFY CERTAIN JMAC AWARDS. SL 2019-146. Enacted July 22, 2019. Sections 1-3 are effective October 1, 2019. The remainder is effective July 22, 2019.

Intro. by Burgin, McInnis, Wells.GS 93E, GS 143B
S 508 (2019-2020) CIVIL PROCEDURE/DEPONENT DECLARATION. Filed Apr 2 2019, AN ACT AMENDING RULE 30 OF THE NORTH CAROLINA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE RELATING TO THE TAKING OF DEPOSITIONS.

AN ACT AMENDING RULE 30 OF THE NORTH CAROLINA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE RELATING TO THE TAKING OF DEPOSITIONS. SL 2019-147. Enacted July 22, 2019. Effective October 1, 2019.

Intro. by Bishop.GS 1A
s 535 (2019-2020) AUTHORIZE STATE PARK/CLARIFY CORP NAME. (NEW) Filed Apr 2 2019, AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ADDITION OF PISGAH VIEW STATE PARK TO THE STATE PARKS SYSTEM AND TO CLARIFY THE STATUTES DEALING WITH CONSERVATION CORPS NORTH CAROLINA.

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ADDITION OF PISGAH VIEW STATE PARK TO THE STATE PARKS SYSTEM AND TO CLARIFY THE STATUTES DEALING WITH CONSERVATION CORPS NORTH CAROLINA. SL 2019-138. Enacted July 19, 2019. Effective July 19, 2019.

Intro. by Edwards, Hise, J. Davis.GS 143
S 606 (2019-2020) PRIORITIZE NATIVE NC PLANTS ON HIGHWAY ROW. Filed Apr 3 2019, AN ACT TO PRIORITIZE THE USE OF NATIVE NORTH CAROLINA TREES, SHRUBS, VINES, GRASSES, AND LEGUMES ON HIGHWAY RIGHTS-OF-WAY.

AN ACT TO PRIORITIZE THE USE OF NATIVE NORTH CAROLINA TREES, SHRUBS, VINES, GRASSES, AND LEGUMES ON HIGHWAY RIGHTS-OF-WAY. SL 2019-148. Enacted July 22, 2019. Effective July 22, 2019.

Intro. by Rabon, J. Davis, McInnis.GS 136

The Daily Bulletin: 2019-07-22

The Daily Bulletin: 2019-07-22

ACTIONS ON BILLS

Actions on Bills: 2019-07-22

PUBLIC BILLS

H 107: PED OVERSIGHT/EPP CHANGES.

    House: Signed by Gov. 7/22/2019
    House: Ch. SL 2019-149

H 126: PAY INCREASES/STATE HIGHWAY PATROL. (NEW)

    Senate: Withdrawn From Cal
    Senate: Placed On Cal For 07/23/2019
    Senate: Withdrawn From Cal
    Senate: Placed On Cal For 07/23/2019

H 198: HUMAN TRAFFICKING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS.-AB

    House: Signed by Gov. 7/22/2019
    House: Ch. SL 2019-158

H 226: PAY INCREASES/STATE EMPLOYEES. (NEW)

    Senate: Withdrawn From Cal
    Senate: Placed On Cal For 07/23/2019
    Senate: Withdrawn From Cal
    Senate: Placed On Cal For 07/23/2019

H 228: MODERNIZE LAWS PERTAINING TO NC MEDICAL BOARD.-AB

    Senate: Passed 2nd Reading
    Senate: Passed 3rd Reading
    Senate: Special Message Sent To House

H 243: STATE HUMAN RESOURCES ACT AMENDMENTS.-AB

    House: Signed by Gov. 7/22/2019
    House: Ch. SL 2019-152

H 268: AMEND ON-SITE WASTEWATER LAWS/MISC. TC. (NEW)

    House: Signed by Gov. 7/22/2019
    House: Ch. SL 2019-151
    House: Signed by Gov. 7/22/2019
    House: Ch. SL 2019-151

H 283: CONNER’S LAW.

    Senate: Withdrawn From Cal
    Senate: Placed On Cal For 07/23/2019

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

    House: Signed by Gov. 7/22/2019
    House: Ch. SL 2019-150

H 325: OPIOID EPIDEMIC RESPONSE ACT. (NEW)

    House: Signed by Gov. 7/22/2019
    House: Ch. SL 2019-159

H 337: CHANGE SALVAGE VEHICLE TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS.

    House: Signed by Gov. 7/22/2019
    House: Ch. SL 2019-153

H 362: 15-POINT SCALE FOR SCHOOL PERFORMANCE GRADES.

    House: Signed by Gov. 7/22/2019
    House: Ch. SL 2019-154

H 391: PASSENGER PROTECTION ACT. (NEW)

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

H 546: PROHIBIT COUNTERFEIT/NONFUNCTIONAL AIRBAGS.

    House: Signed by Gov. 7/22/2019
    House: Ch. SL 2019-155

H 554: FUNERAL PRACTICE LICENSURE TECH. CORRECTIONS.

    Senate: Reptd Fav

H 597: WILDLIFE RESOURCES COMMISSION AMENDS.

    Senate: Withdrawn From Com
    Senate: Re-ref to Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources. If fav, re-ref to Finance. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

H 620: STREET DATABASE/MANUAL/PUBLIC RECORD EXCEPT. (NEW)

    House: Signed by Gov. 7/22/2019
    House: Ch. SL 2019-156

H 633: TEMP. OUTDOOR RESTAURANT/BAR. (NEW)

    Senate: Withdrawn From Cal
    Senate: Placed On Cal For 07/23/2019

H 645: REVISIONS TO OUTDOOR ADVERTISING LAWS.

    Senate: Amend Adopted A1
    Senate: Passed 2nd Reading

H 724: TRUTH IN CALLER ID ACT.

    Senate: Passed 2nd Reading
    Senate: Passed 3rd Reading
    Senate: Ordered Enrolled

H 760: EXPAND LOSS PREVENTION INVESTIGATIONS.

    Senate: Withdrawn From Cal
    Senate: Placed On Cal For 07/23/2019

H 863: QUALIFICATIONS FOR SHERIFF/EXPUNCTIONS.

    House: Reptd Fav
    House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
    House: Placed On Cal For 07/23/2019

H 872: UNDERGROUND UTILITY SAFETY ACT/CHANGES.

    Senate: Withdrawn From Cal
    Senate: Placed On Cal For 07/23/2019

H 880: LANDLORD/TENANT CHANGES.

    Senate: Withdrawn From Cal
    Senate: Placed On Cal For 07/23/2019

H 961: ENSURING AUTHORIZATION OF FEDERAL FUNDS. (NEW)

    Senate: Reptd Fav
    Senate: Placed on Today's Calendar
    Senate: Passed 2nd Reading
    Senate: Passed 3rd Reading
    Senate: Special Message Sent To House

S 5: SCHOOL SAFETY OMNIBUS. (NEW)

    House: Passed 2nd Reading

S 9: FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION/CLARIFY PROHIBITION.

    Senate: Concurred In H Com Sub
    Senate: Ordered Enrolled

S 29: MOVE OVER LAW/INCREASE PENALTIES/AMBER LIGHTS. (NEW)

    Senate: Signed by Gov. 7/22/2019
    Senate: Ch. SL 2019-157

S 123: GEO ISO SCH/TRANSP EFF BUFF/CURRITUCK CTY SCH. (NEW)

    House: Reptd Fav
    House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
    House: Placed On Cal For 07/23/2019

S 124: SMALL TOWN MIXED BEVERAGE ELECTION REQS.

    House: Reptd Fav
    House: Re-ref Com On Alcoholic Beverage Control

S 199: CHILD SEX ABUSE/STRENGTHEN LAWS.

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

S 217: UI/PRECINCT WORKERS/2020 GENERAL ELECTION. (NEW)

    Senate: Withdrawn From Cal
    Senate: Placed On Cal For 07/23/2019
    Senate: Withdrawn From Cal
    Senate: Placed On Cal For 07/23/2019

S 301: REGIONAL SCHOOL MODIFICATIONS. (NEW)

    Senate: Concurred In H Com Sub
    Senate: Ordered Enrolled

S 320: REGIONAL WATER SYSTEMS AND STATE GRANTS.

    Senate: Concurred In H Com Sub
    Senate: Ordered Enrolled

S 321: FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY/PRISM. (NEW)

    House: Reptd Fav Com Substitute
    House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
    House: Placed On Cal For 07/23/2019

S 366: 9TH/10TH GRADE/COLLEGE TRANSFER PATHWAYS. (NEW)

    Senate: Conf Report Adopted
    Senate: Ordered Enrolled
    Senate: Conf Report Adopted
    Senate: Ordered Enrolled

S 413: RAISE THE AGE MODIFICATIONS.

    Senate: Concurred In H Com Sub
    Senate: Ordered Enrolled

S 438: EXCELLENT PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACT OF 2019.

    House: Amend Adopted A3
    House: Amend Adopted A4
    House: Passed 3rd Reading
    House: Ordered Engrossed

S 462: MODIFICATIONS TO NC APPRAISAL BOARD.

    Senate: Signed by Gov. 7/22/2019
    Senate: Ch. SL 2019-146

S 476: SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH. (NEW)

    Senate: Failed Concur In H Com Sub
    Senate: Failed Concur In H Com Sub

S 498: FACILITATE RESPONSE TO DISASTERS.

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

S 508: CIVIL PROCEDURE/DEPONENT DECLARATION.

    Senate: Signed by Gov. 7/22/2019
    Senate: Ch. SL 2019-147

S 562: THE SECOND CHANCE ACT.

    House: Reptd Fav
    House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)

S 574: GAMING COMMISSION. (NEW)

    Senate: Withdrawn From Cal
    Senate: Placed On Cal For 07/23/2019
    Senate: Withdrawn From Cal
    Senate: Placed On Cal For 07/23/2019

S 606: PRIORITIZE NATIVE NC PLANTS ON HIGHWAY ROW.

    Senate: Signed by Gov. 7/22/2019
    Senate: Ch. SL 2019-148

Actions on Bills: 2019-07-22

LOCAL BILLS

S 190: EXPAND SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR DAM REPAIR.

    House: Passed 2nd Reading

S 194: WEST JEFFERSON/SALUDA/YANCEYVILLE ANNEX. (NEW)

    Senate: Conf Report Passed 2nd
    House: Conf Report Adopted 2nd

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