The Daily Bulletin: 2020-01-14

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The Daily Bulletin: 2020-01-14

PUBLIC/HOUSE BILLS
H 1032 (2019-2020) EXPAND MEDICAID TO 100% FPL. Filed Jan 14 2020, AN ACT TO EXPRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S INTENT TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE IN NORTH CAROLINA BY EXPANDING ELIGIBILITY FOR THE MEDICAID PROGRAM TO RESIDENTS WITH A MODIFIED ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME THAT IS BELOW ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL.

States legislative intent to expand Medicaid eligibility to the following described North Carolina residents: individuals with a modified adjusted gross income that is below 100% of the federal poverty level; individuals aged 19 to 64; individuals who are not Medicaid eligible under Part A or Part B of Title XVII of the federal Social Security Act; and individuals who are not otherwise eligible for Medicaid coverage under the State Plan as it existed on October 1, 2019. Further states the legislative intent to fund the described Medicaid expansion entirely from $500 million from the General Fund, a state tax on pharmaceuticals, an increase in hospital assessments, and a state tax on prepaid health plan premiums and managed care organization assessments.

Intro. by Richardson.UNCODIFIED

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PUBLIC/SENATE BILLS
S 560 (2019-2020) SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHILDREN OF WARTIME VETERANS. (NEW) Filed Apr 2 2019, AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA SCHOLARSHIP FOR CHILDREN OF WARTIME VETERANS.

House committee substitute to the 3rd edition deletes the content of the previous edition and replaces it with the following.

Appropriates $2.4 million in recurring funds for the 2019-21 biennium from the Escheats Fund to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to add to the funds available for room and board expenses of students receiving a North Carolina Scholarship for Children of Wartime Veterans. Effective July 1, 2019. Makes conforming changes to the act's titles.

Intro. by Rabon, Britt.APPROP
S 622 (2019-2020) REDUCE THRESHOLD/MEDICAL EXPENSE DEDUCTION. (NEW) Filed Apr 3 2019, AN ACT TO REDUCE THE THRESHOLD AMOUNT FOR THE MEDICAL EXPENSE DEDUCTION FOR THE 2019 AND 2020 TAXABLE YEARS.

House committee substitute deletes the provisions of the 4th edition and replaces them with the following.

Amends GS 105-153.5 to modify the itemized deduction individual taxpayers may elect to deduct from their adjusted gross income for medical and dental expenses. Amends the authorized medical and dental expense deduction to allow for such deductions as provided under the Internal Revenue Code as of January 1, 2020 (rather than under the Code as of January 1, 2019, as the term is currently defined). Makes conforming changes to the act's titles.

Intro. by Tillman, Hise, Newton.GS 105
S 703 (2019-2020) ADJOURN JANUARY SESSION. Filed Jan 14 2020, A JOINT RESOLUTION ADJOURNING THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE 2019 GENERAL ASSEMBLY UNTIL A DATE CERTAIN AND LIMITING THE MATTERS THAT MAY BE CONSIDERED.

Provides that when the House of Representatives (House) and Senate adjourn the session convened on January 14, 2020, they stand adjourned to reconvene on April 28, 2020, at noon. Limits the matters that may be considered during the reconvened session to:

  • bills concerning the State budget, or State or local pension or retirement systems, which must be submitted to the Legislative Drafting Division by May 1, 2020, and be introduced in the House or filed in the Senate by May 14, 2020;
  • bills and resolutions implementing recommendations of specified legislative committees and commissions, including the General Statutes Commission, the Courts Commission, the House Ethics Committee, and the Joint Legislative Ethics Committee, which must be submitted to the Legislative Drafting Division by April 30, 2020, and introduced in the House or filed in the Senate by May 13, 2020;
  • local bills submitted to the Legislative Drafting Division by May 5, 2020, and introduced in the House or filed in the Senate by May 19, 2020, that are accompanied by sponsor certification that the bill will not require a public hearing, is noncontroversial, and the bill is approved by all members whose districts are involved;
  • bills providing for constitutional amendments or statutory amendments to implement proposed constitutional amendments;
  • bills and resolutions introduced in 2019 that passed the crossover deadline and were not disposed of in the other house by tabling, unfavorable committee report, indefinite postponement, or failure to pass any reading and which do not violate the receiving house's rules;
  • bills concerning legislative appointments, elections, or confirmation;
  • bills concerning action on gubernatorial nominations or appointments;
  • bills concerning any matter approved by two-thirds majority of those present and voting;
  • joint resolutions authorizing the immediately preceding bills described;
  • joint resolutions and simple resolutions authorized by Senate Rule 40.1 or House Rule 31;
  • bills returned by the Governor with objections;
  • bills responding to litigation challenging the legality of legislative enactments;
  • bills related to election laws;
  • bills to disapprove rules under GS 150B-21.3;
  • bills providing for impeachment;
  • bills revising or establishing districts for any elected federal, State, or local office; and
  • a joint resolution further adjourning the 2019 Regular Session to a certain date, amending a joint resolution adjourning the 2019 Regular Session to a certain date; or adjourning the 2019 Regular Session sine die.

Allows the Speaker of the House and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to authorize committees or subcommittees to meet during the interims between sessions to review State budget matters, prepare reports, or consider other matters as the Speaker and President Pro Tempore deem appropriate. Also authorizes conference committees to meet during the interim upon approval of either the Speaker or the President Pro Tempore.

Intro. by Rabon.JOINT RES

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ACTIONS ON BILLS

Actions on Bills: 2020-01-14

PUBLIC BILLS

H 966: 2019 APPROPRIATIONS ACT.

    Senate: Withdrawn From Com
    Senate: Placed on Today's Calendar
    Senate: Withdrawn From Cal
    Senate: Re-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

H 1032: EXPAND MEDICAID TO 100% FPL.

    House: Filed
    House: Rules Suspended
    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

S 354: STRENGTHENING EDUCATORS' PAY ACT. (NEW)

    Senate: Withdrawn From Com
    Senate: Placed on Today's Calendar
    Senate: Failed To Override Veto

S 553: REGULATORY REFORM ACT OF 2019.

    Senate: Withdrawn From Com
    Senate: Placed on Today's Calendar
    Senate: Failed To Override Veto

S 560: SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHILDREN OF WARTIME VETERANS. (NEW)

    House: Withdrawn From Com
    House: Re-ref Com On Appropriations
    House: Reptd Fav Com Substitute
    House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
    House: Passed 2nd Reading
    House: Passed 3rd Reading
    House: Special Message Sent To Senate
    Senate: Special Message Received For Concurrence in H Com Sub
    Senate: Placed on Today's Calendar
    Senate: Concurred In H Com Sub
    Senate: Ordered Enrolled
    Senate: Ratified
    Senate: Pres. To Gov. 1/14/2020
    Senate: Pres. To Gov. 1/14/2020

S 622: REDUCE THRESHOLD/MEDICAL EXPENSE DEDUCTION. (NEW)

    House: Withdrawn From Com
    House: Re-ref Com On Finance
    House: Reptd Fav Com Substitute
    House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
    House: Added to Calendar
    House: Passed 2nd Reading
    House: Passed 3rd Reading
    House: Special Message Sent To Senate
    Senate: Special Message Received For Concurrence in H Com Sub
    Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

S 703: ADJOURN JANUARY SESSION.

    Senate: Filed
    Senate: Passed 1st Reading
    Senate: Placed On Cal For 01/14/2020
    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: Added to Calendar
    House: Passed 2nd Reading
    House: Passed 3rd Reading
    House: Ordered Enrolled
    Senate: Ratified
    Senate: Ch. Res 2020-1

Actions on Bills: 2020-01-14

No local actions on bills

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