Legislative Reporting Service

Courts/Judiciary, Civil, Civil Law, Civil Procedure

H 118 (2019-2020) COVID-19 LIAB. SAFE HARBOR. (NEW) Filed Feb 19 2019, AN ACT TO PROVIDE LIMITED IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY FOR CLAIMS BASED ON TRANSMISSION OF CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19).

AN ACT TO PROVIDE LIMITED IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY FOR CLAIMS BASED ON TRANSMISSION OF CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19). SL 2020-89. Enacted July 2, 2020. Effective July 2, 2020.

Intro. by Warren, Corbin, D. Hall, Potts.

GS 99E

Business and Commerce, Courts/Judiciary, Civil, Civil Law, Government, Public Safety and Emergency Management

H 258 (2019-2020) OPEN AMUSEMENT PARKS/ARCADES/VENUES. (NEW) Filed Mar 4 2019, AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AMUSEMENT PARKS, GAMING AND BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS WITH VIDEO GAMES AND ARCADE GAMES, AND VENUES FOR RECEPTIONS OR PARTIES TO RESUME OPERATIONS.

The Governor vetoed the act on 07/02/20. The Governor's objections and veto message are available here: https://webservices.ncleg.gov/ViewBillDocument/2019/8622/0/H258-BD-NBC-8609

Intro. by Boles, McNeill.

UNCODIFIED, GS 130A, GS 166A

Business and Commerce, Government, Public Safety and Emergency Management, State Agencies, Department of Environmental Quality (formerly DENR), Department of Health and Human Services, State Government, Executive, Health and Human Services, Health, Public Health

H 308 (2019-2020) REGULATORY REFORM ACT OF 2020. (NEW) Filed Mar 7 2019, AN ACT TO PROVIDE FURTHER REGULATORY RELIEF TO THE CITIZENS OF NORTH CAROLINA.

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FURTHER REGULATORY RELIEF TO THE CITIZENS OF NORTH CAROLINA. SL 2020-74. Enacted July 1, 2020. Effective July 1, 2020, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Dixon, Strickland, Barnes, Conrad.

GS 10B, GS 14, GS 74, GS 77, GS 78A, GS 78C, GS 83A, GS 90A, GS 97, GS 113, GS 113A, GS 116, GS 117, GS 125, GS 130A, GS 136, GS 143, GS 143B, GS 153A, GS 160A, GS 160D

H 425 (2019-2020) IMPLEMENT CONNER'S LAW. (NEW) Filed Mar 21 2019, AN ACT TO IMPLEMENT CONNER'S LAW.

AN ACT TO IMPLEMENT CONNER'S LAW. SL 2020-86. Enacted July 2, 2020. Effective July 1, 2020.

Intro. by Faircloth, McNeill, Ross, Boles.

Courts/Judiciary, Criminal Justice, Government, Budget/Appropriations, Public Safety and Emergency Management, State Agencies, Department of State Treasurer, State Government, State Personnel

H 455 (2019-2020) AMEND VARIOUS MOTOR VEHICLE LAWS. (NEW) Filed Mar 26 2019, AN ACT TO EXTEND DEADLINES RELATED TO LOANER DEALER REGISTRATION PLATES AND DEALER DATA REQUIREMENTS AND TO INCLUDE OUT-OF-STATE TITLES IN THE TITLE IN TRANSIT PROCESS.

AN ACT TO EXTEND DEADLINES RELATED TO LOANER DEALER REGISTRATION PLATES AND DEALER DATA REQUIREMENTS AND TO INCLUDE OUT-OF-STATE TITLES IN THE TITLE IN TRANSIT PROCESS. SL 2020-51. Enacted June 30, 2020. Effective June 30, 2020, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Ross, Wray.

GS 20

Courts/Judiciary, Motor Vehicle

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.

AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE DIVISION OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY TO STRENGTHEN UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM INTEGRITY DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC AND PREVENTING CERTAIN PAYMENTS TO PRECINCT OFFICIALS FROM REDUCING UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS. SL 2020-54. Enacted June 30, 2020. Effective July 1, 2020.

Intro. by Rogers, Brody, Hardister, John.

Courts/Judiciary, Criminal Justice, Corrections (Sentencing/Probation), Education, Higher Education, Government, Budget/Appropriations

H 471 (2019-2020) EXEMPT DIRECT PRIMARY CARE FROM DOI REGS. (NEW) Filed Mar 26 2019, AN ACT EXEMPTING MEDICAL DIRECT PRIMARY CARE FROM REGULATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE.

AN ACT EXEMPTING MEDICAL DIRECT PRIMARY CARE FROM REGULATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE. SL 2020-85. Enacted July 1, 2020. Effective July 1, 2020.

Intro. by Hardister, White, Dobson, Adcock.

GS 58

Government, Health and Human Services, Health, Health Care Facilities and Providers

H 593 (2019-2020) JCPC/DETENTION/CAA AND OTHER FEES. (NEW) Filed Apr 3 2019, AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS MODIFICATIONS TO THE GENERAL STATUTES RELATED TO JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCILS, INDIVIDUALS UNDER EIGHTEEN IN CUSTODY, THE STATEWIDE MISDEMEANANT CONFINEMENT PROGRAM, CRIMINAL COURT FEES, AND RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY PLANNING FEES; TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS; TO CREATE A REGISTRY REQUIREMENT REVIEW FOR CERTAIN SEX OFFENDERS; AND TO CLARIFY DECLARATION PUBLICATION.

AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS MODIFICATIONS TO THE GENERAL STATUTES RELATED TO JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCILS, INDIVIDUALS UNDER EIGHTEEN IN CUSTODY, THE STATEWIDE MISDEMEANANT CONFINEMENT PROGRAM, CRIMINAL COURT FEES, AND RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY PLANNING FEES; TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS; TO CREATE A REGISTRY REQUIREMENT REVIEW FOR CERTAIN SEX OFFENDERS; AND TO CLARIFY DECLARATION PUBLICATION. SL 2020-83. Enacted July 1, 2020. Effective July 1, 2020, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Richardson, Morey, John, Rogers.

GS 7A, GS 14, GS 15, GS 15A, GS 143B, GS 148, GS 153A, GS 162, GS 166A

Courts/Judiciary, Juvenile Law, Abuse, Neglect and Dependency, Delinquency, Criminal Justice, Corrections (Sentencing/Probation), Criminal Law and Procedure, Government, Budget/Appropriations, Public Safety and Emergency Management, State Agencies, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Justice, Department of Public Safety, Local Government, Health and Human Services, Mental Health

H 612 (2019-2020) DSS REVIEW OF PROCEDURES/CRIMINAL HISTORY/OAH. (NEW) Filed Apr 4 2019, AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE SOCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION OF THE DIVISION OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO REVIEW POLICIES, GUIDELINES, AND OTHER INTERPRETIVE STATEMENTS AND SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS; CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY OF BOARDS TO REQUIRE CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS; AND UPDATE THE PROCESS FOR LEGISLATIVE REVIEW OF RULES.

The Governor vetoed the act on 07/02/20. The Governor's objections and veto message are available here: https://webservices.ncleg.gov/ViewBillDocument/2019/8623/0/H612-BD-NBC-8610

Intro. by Stevens, Riddell, White.

GS 150B

Government, APA/Rule Making, General Assembly, State Agencies, State Government, Executive

H 652 (2019-2020) 2ND AMENDMENT PROTECTION ACT. (NEW) Filed Apr 9 2019, AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO HAS A CONCEALED CARRY HANDGUN PERMIT MAY CARRY A HANDGUN ON EDUCATIONAL PROPERTY THAT IS THE LOCATION OF BOTH A SCHOOL AND A PLACE OF RELIGIOUS WORSHIP AND TO ENACT THE 2ND AMENDMENT PROTECTION ACT OF 2020.

The Governor vetoed the act on 07/02/20. The Governor's objections and veto message are available here: https://webservices.ncleg.gov/ViewBillDocument/2019/8624/0/H652-BD-NBC-8611

Intro. by Torbett, Lewis.

GS 14

Education, Elementary and Secondary Education, Government, Public Safety and Emergency Management, Local Government, Health and Human Services, Health, Health Care Facilities and Providers

H 686 (2019-2020) FREEDOM TO CELEBRATE THE FOURTH OF JULY. (NEW) Filed Apr 10 2019, AN ACT TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO CELEBRATE THE FOURTH OF JULY, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE OF THE UNITED STATES.

The Governor vetoed the act on 07/02/20. The Governor's objections and veto message are available here: https://webservices.ncleg.gov/ViewBillDocument/2019/8625/0/H686-BD-NBC-8612

Intro. by Stevens.

Courts/Judiciary, Criminal Justice, Criminal Law and Procedure, Government, Public Records and Open Meetings, State Government, Executive, Local Government

H 694 (2019-2020) DESIGNATE LEGACY AIRPORTS. Filed Apr 10 2019, AN ACT TO DESIGNATE CERTAIN AIRPORTS NORTH CAROLINA LEGACY AIRPORTS.

AN ACT TO DESIGNATE CERTAIN AIRPORTS NORTH CAROLINA LEGACY AIRPORTS. SL 2020-62. Enacted July 1, 2020. Effective July 1, 2020.

Intro. by Conrad, Montgomery, Terry.

GS 63

Government, State Agencies, Department of Transportation, Transportation

H 736 (2019-2020) ELECTIVE SHARE-JOINT ACCOUNTS. Filed Apr 11 2019, AN ACT TO LIMIT SPOUSAL SHARE WITH RESPECT TO JOINTLY HELD PROPERTY TO A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF IN-KIND CONTRIBUTION UNLESS OTHERWISE ESTABLISHED BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE AND TO REQUIRE A FEE FOR FILING A CLAIM FOR AN ELECTIVE SHARE.

AN ACT TO LIMIT SPOUSAL SHARE WITH RESPECT TO JOINTLY HELD PROPERTY TO A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF IN-KIND CONTRIBUTION UNLESS OTHERWISE ESTABLISHED BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE AND TO REQUIRE A FEE FOR FILING A CLAIM FOR AN ELECTIVE SHARE. SL 2020-60. Enacted June 30, 2020. Sections 2 and 3 are effective December 1, 2020. The remainder is effective June 30, 2020.

Intro. by Zachary, Conrad, Howard.

GS 7A, GS 30

Courts/Judiciary, Civil, Civil Law

H 806 (2019-2020) OPEN EXERCISE & FITNESS FACILITIES. (NEW) Filed Apr 16 2019, AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE INDOOR OR OUTDOOR EXERCISE AND FITNESS FACILITIES, GYMS, HEALTH CLUBS, AND FITNESS CENTERS TO RESUME OPERATIONS.AUTHORIZE INDOOR OR OUTDOOR EXERCISE AND FITNESS FACILITIES, GYMS, HEALTH CLUBS, AND FITNESS CENTERS TO RESUME OPERATIONS.

The Governor vetoed the act on 07/02/20. The Governor's objections and veto message are available here: https://webservices.ncleg.gov/ViewBillDocument/2019/8626/0/H806-BD-NBC-8613

Intro. by Saine, Strickland.

Business and Commerce, Government, Public Safety and Emergency Management, Health and Human Services, Health

H 873 (2019-2020) SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FEE/ADU SEWER PERMIT. (NEW) Filed Apr 16 2019, AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE TIMING OF COLLECTION OF SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FEES AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO AMEND A RULE THAT CURRENTLY ALLOWS A SEWER THAT SERVES A SINGLE BUILDING TO BE DEEMED PERMITTED, TO ALLOW A SEWER SHARED WITH AN ACCESSORY BUILDING ON THE SAME PROPERTY TO BE DEEMED PERMITTED AS WELL.

AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE TIMING OF COLLECTION OF SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FEES AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO AMEND A RULE THAT CURRENTLY ALLOWS A SEWER THAT SERVES A SINGLE BUILDING TO BE DEEMED PERMITTED, TO ALLOW A SEWER SHARED WITH AN ACCESSORY BUILDING ON THE SAME PROPERTY TO BE DEEMED PERMITTED AS WELL. SL 2020-61. Enacted June 30, 2020. Effective June 30, 2020, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Arp, Boles, McNeill.

GS 162A

Development, Land Use and Housing, Government, State Agencies, Health and Human Services, Health, Public Health, Public Enterprises and Utilities

H 885 (2019-2020) ONLY ALLOW COURTS TO CHARGE FTA FEE ONCE. (NEW) Filed Apr 16 2019, AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY ONE FEE MAY BE ASSESSED TO A DEFENDANT FOR FAILING TO APPEAR IN COURT IN A CRIMINAL CASE.

AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY ONE FEE MAY BE ASSESSED TO A DEFENDANT FOR FAILING TO APPEAR IN COURT IN A CRIMINAL CASE. SL 2020-68. Enacted July 1, 2020. Effective December 1, 2020.

Intro. by R. Turner, McGrady, McNeill, Faircloth.

GS 7A

Courts/Judiciary, Criminal Justice, Criminal Law and Procedure

H 902 (2019-2020) P&C CHANGES/GLOB. TRANP./PRISON PILOT. (NEW) Filed Apr 16 2019, AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIVISION OF PURCHASE AND CONTRACT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION SHALL REVIEW PROTESTS ON CONTRACTS AND RECEIVE REPORTS ON EMERGENCY PURCHASES BY STATE DEPARTMENTS, INSTITUTIONS, AND AGENCIES IF THE DOLLAR AMOUNT EXCEEDS THE EXPENDITURE BENCHMARK ESTABLISHED BY THE SECRETARY OF ADMINISTRATION; TO ELIMINATE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE RELATING TO FURNITURE CONTRACTS FROM THE GENERAL STATUTES; TO PROVIDE PROCUREMENT SIMPLIFICATION AND INCREASED ACCOUNTABILITY; TO CLARIFY PLAN REVIEW, CODE ENFORCEMENT, AND CREATE AN EXEMPTION FROM THE STATE PROPERTY FIRE INSURANCE FUND FOR CERTAIN BUILDINGS WITHIN NC GLOBAL TRANSPARK; TO CREATE A PRISON SOFTWARE MANAGEMENT PILOT PROGRAM; TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY OF OWNERS ASSOCIATIONS TO IMPOSE CHARGES FOR STATEMENTS OF UNPAID ASSESSMENTS; TO CLARIFY DISTRICT ATTORNEY DISCRETION IN REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT REVIEWS; AND TO PROVIDE LIMITED IMMUNITY FROM COVID-19 RELATED CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE REOPENING OF PRIVATELY OWNED COMMUNITY SWIMMING POOLS IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXECUTIVE ORDERS ISSUED BY THE GOVERNOR DURING THE COVID-19 STATE OF EMERGENCY.

AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIVISION OF PURCHASE AND CONTRACT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION SHALL REVIEW PROTESTS ON CONTRACTS AND RECEIVE REPORTS ON EMERGENCY PURCHASES BY STATE DEPARTMENTS, INSTITUTIONS, AND AGENCIES IF THE DOLLAR AMOUNT EXCEEDS THE EXPENDITURE BENCHMARK ESTABLISHED BY THE SECRETARY OF ADMINISTRATION; TO ELIMINATE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE RELATING TO FURNITURE CONTRACTS FROM THE GENERAL STATUTES; TO PROVIDE PROCUREMENT SIMPLIFICATION AND INCREASED ACCOUNTABILITY; TO CLARIFY PLAN REVIEW, CODE ENFORCEMENT, AND CREATE AN EXEMPTION FROM THE STATE PROPERTY FIRE INSURANCE FUND FOR CERTAIN BUILDINGS WITHIN NC GLOBAL TRANSPARK; TO CREATE A PRISON SOFTWARE MANAGEMENT PILOT PROGRAM; TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY OF OWNERS ASSOCIATIONS TO IMPOSE CHARGES FOR STATEMENTS OF UNPAID ASSESSMENTS; TO CLARIFY DISTRICT ATTORNEY DISCRETION IN REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT REVIEWS; AND TO PROVIDE LIMITED IMMUNITY FROM COVID-19 RELATED CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE REOPENING OF PRIVATELY OWNED COMMUNITY SWIMMING POOLS IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXECUTIVE ORDERS ISSUED BY THE GOVERNOR DURING THE COVID-19 STATE OF EMERGENCY. SL 2020-90. Enacted July 2, 2020. Effective July 2, 2020, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Grange, Bell.

STUDY, GS 47C, GS 47F, GS 58, GS 63A, GS 99E, GS 143

Business and Commerce, Insurance, Courts/Judiciary, Civil, Civil Law, Criminal Justice, Corrections (Sentencing/Probation), Criminal Law and Procedure, Development, Land Use and Housing, Property and Housing, Government, State Agencies, Department of Administration, State Government, State Property

H 918 (2019-2020) EXPEDITE PERMANENCY/DHHS REPORT SNAP/TANF. (NEW) Filed Apr 16 2019, AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND DEPENDENCY LAWS TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF CHILDREN IN OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENTS, EXPEDITE PERMANENCY PLANNING HEARINGS FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE HOME, CREATE A PRESUMPTION THAT FOSTER PARENTS WITH WHOM A CHILD HAS LIVED CONTINUOUSLY FOR NINE MONTHS ARE DEEMED NONRELATIVE KIN, CREATE AN AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCE FOR THE EXPOSURE TO UNLAWFUL CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES IN UTERO OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES USED IN VIOLATION OF THE LAW IN UTERO, AND REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF SOCIAL SERVICES, TO REPORT ANNUALLY CERTAIN EXPENDITURES FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) AND TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) PROGRAM.

The Governor vetoed the act on 07/02/20. The Governor's objections and veto message are available here: https://webservices.ncleg.gov/ViewBillDocument/2019/8627/0/H918-BD-NBC-8614

Intro. by Jarvis, Stevens, Murphy.

GS 7B

Courts/Judiciary, Juvenile Law, Abuse, Neglect and Dependency, Government, State Agencies, Department of Health and Human Services, Health and Human Services, Social Services, Public Assistance

H 920 (2019-2020) CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION CHANGES. Filed Apr 16 2019, AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE STATUTES GOVERNING CONDOMINIUMS AND CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS.

AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE STATUTES GOVERNING CONDOMINIUMS AND CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS. SL 2020-52. Enacted June 30, 2020. Section 3(b) is effective October 1, 2020. The remainder is effective June 30, 2020.

Intro. by D. Hall, K. Hall, Hardister.

GS 47C

Courts/Judiciary, Civil, Civil Law, Development, Land Use and Housing, Property and Housing

H 1023 (2019-2020) CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND/ADDITIONS & REVISIONS (NEW). Filed Oct 22 2019, AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL AND REVISED USES FOR FEDERAL CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUNDS; TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR SCHOOL NUTRITIONAL NEEDS; TO EXTEND THE ABILITY OF CERTAIN GOVERNMENTAL RETIREES TO ENGAGE IN PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT AFFECTING RETIREMENT; TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SCHOOL BUSINESS SYSTEM MODERNIZATION PLAN; TO WAIVE MATCH REQUIREMENTS FOR A CERTAIN COMPETITIVE GRANT PROCESS FOR NONPROFITS; AND TO MAKE OTHER CHANGES.

AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL AND REVISED USES FOR FEDERAL CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUNDS; TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR SCHOOL NUTRITIONAL NEEDS; TO EXTEND THE ABILITY OF CERTAIN GOVERNMENTAL RETIREES TO ENGAGE IN PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT AFFECTING RETIREMENT; TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SCHOOL BUSINESS SYSTEM MODERNIZATION PLAN; TO WAIVE MATCH REQUIREMENTS FOR A CERTAIN COMPETITIVE GRANT PROCESS FOR NONPROFITS; AND TO MAKE OTHER CHANGES. SL 2020-80. Enacted July 1, 2020. Effective July 1, 2020, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House.

APPROP, GS 10B, GS 106, GS 116B

Agriculture, Business and Commerce, Courts/Judiciary, Civil, Civil Law, Development, Land Use and Housing, Property and Housing, Government, Public Safety and Emergency Management, State Agencies, Department of Commerce, Department of State Treasurer, Office of State Budget and Management

H 1050 (2019-2020) PED/LOW-PERFORMING SCHOOL DISTRICTS. Filed Apr 29 2020, AN ACT TO REQUIRE CONSIDERATION OF EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING IN IMPROVEMENT PLANS FOR LOW-PERFORMING LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS AND TO REQUIRE THAT COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENTS FOR LOW-PERFORMING LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS INCLUDE ANALYSIS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING.

AN ACT TO REQUIRE CONSIDERATION OF EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING IN IMPROVEMENT PLANS FOR LOW-PERFORMING LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS AND TO REQUIRE THAT COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENTS FOR LOW-PERFORMING LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS INCLUDE ANALYSIS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING. SL 2020-55. Enacted June 30, 2020. Effective June 30, 2020.

Intro. by Horn, Fraley, Clemmons.

GS 115C

Education, Elementary and Secondary Education, Government, State Agencies, Department of Public Instruction

H 1053 (2019-2020) PED/MILITARY OL & AUDIOLOGY INTERSTATE COMPCT. (NEW) Filed Apr 30 2020, AN ACT TO EXPEDITE OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE FOR MILITARY SPOUSES; TO PUBLICIZE LICENSURE INFORMATION; TO REPORT DATA REGARDING APPLICANTS WHO ARE MILITARY SPOUSES AND APPLICANTS THAT HAVE MILITARY TRAINING, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM EVALUATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE; AND TO ESTABLISH THE INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR THE PRACTICE OF AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH PATHOLOGY.

AN ACT TO EXPEDITE OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE FOR MILITARY SPOUSES; TO PUBLICIZE LICENSURE INFORMATION; TO REPORT DATA REGARDING APPLICANTS WHO ARE MILITARY SPOUSES AND APPLICANTS THAT HAVE MILITARY TRAINING, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM EVALUATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE; AND TO ESTABLISH THE INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR THE PRACTICE OF AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH PATHOLOGY. SL 2020-87. Enacted July 2, 2020. Part 1 is effective December 1, 2020. Part II is effective when at least 10 states have enacted the Interstate Compact for Audiology and Speech Pathology set forth in Section 3. Part III is effective July 2, 2020.

Intro. by Horn, Lucas.

GS 90, GS 93B

Business and Commerce, Occupational Licensing, Government, State Agencies, Department of Military & Veterans Affairs, Health and Human Services, Health, Health Care Facilities and Providers, Military and Veteran's Affairs

H 1064 (2019-2020) GSC CLARIFYING BINGO LICENSE STATUTE. Filed May 8 2020, AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE BINGO LICENSE STATUTE, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE GENERAL STATUTES COMMISSION, AND TO MAKE ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS AND TO AMEND THE RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE AND THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT CONCERNING THE GRANTING OF CONTINUANCES FOR GOOD CAUSE ON ACCOUNT OF SERVICE ON A STATE BOARD, COMMISSION, OR AUTHORITY AS AN APPOINTEE OF THE GOVERNOR, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, OR GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE BINGO LICENSE STATUTE, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE GENERAL STATUTES COMMISSION, AND TO MAKE ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS AND TO AMEND THE RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE AND THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT CONCERNING THE GRANTING OF CONTINUANCES FOR GOOD CAUSE ON ACCOUNT OF SERVICE ON A STATE BOARD, COMMISSION, OR AUTHORITY AS AN APPOINTEE OF THE GOVERNOR, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, OR GENERAL ASSEMBLY. SL 2020-72. Enacted July 1, 2020. Effective July 1, 2020, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Davis.

GS 1A, GS 14, GS 15A

Courts/Judiciary, Civil, Civil Procedure, Criminal Justice, Criminal Law and Procedure, Government, State Agencies, Department of Public Safety, Lottery and Gaming, Nonprofits

H 1072 (2019-2020) GSC TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS 2020. Filed May 14 2020, AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE GENERAL STATUTES AND SESSION LAWS AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE REGISTER OF DEEDS DOES NOT NEED TO VERIFY THE CAPACITY OR AUTHORITY OF THE PERSON LISTED AS THE DRAFTER OF A DEED OR DEED OF TRUST, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE GENERAL STATUTES COMMISSION.

AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE GENERAL STATUTES AND SESSION LAWS AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE REGISTER OF DEEDS DOES NOT NEED TO VERIFY THE CAPACITY OR AUTHORITY OF THE PERSON LISTED AS THE DRAFTER OF A DEED OR DEED OF TRUST, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE GENERAL STATUTES COMMISSION. SL 2020-69. Enacted July 1, 2020. Effective July 1, 2020, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Davis.

GS 1C, GS 15A, GS 28A, GS 36C, GS 47, GS 58, GS 75A, GS 136, GS 143B, GS 146, GS 147, GS 153A, GS 163, GS 164

H 1080 (2019-2020) REVENUE LAWS RECOMMENDATIONS. Filed May 14 2020, AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE REVENUE LAWS AND TO CODIFY THE INSURANCE REGULATORY CHARGE.

AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE REVENUE LAWS AND TO CODIFY THE INSURANCE REGULATORY CHARGE. SL 2020-58. Enacted June 30, 2020. Effective June 30, 2020, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Howard, Ross, Setzer, Szoka.

GS 58, GS 93B, GS 105, GS 119, GS 143B, GS 153A, GS 160A

Business and Commerce, Insurance, Occupational Licensing, Development, Land Use and Housing, Community and Economic Development, Education, Elementary and Secondary Education, Government, State Agencies, Department of Revenue, Local Government

H 1087 (2019-2020) WATER/WASTEWATER PUBLIC ENTERPRISE REFORM. (NEW) Filed May 14 2020, AN ACT TO IMPROVE VIABILITY OF THE WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS OF CERTAIN UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY REQUIRING LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSION APPROVAL OF GRANT APPLICATIONS; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS TO UNDERGO A REVIEW OF INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT, ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT, AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT; TO CREATE AND PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE VIABLE UTILITY RESERVE TO PROVIDE GRANT MONEY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS; TO PROVIDE A STATUTORY PROCESS FOR MERGER AND DISSOLUTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS ESTABLISHED UNDER CHAPTER 162A OF THE GENERAL STATUTES; TO PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS TO THE OPERATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS; TO STUDY SUBBASIN TRANSFERS AND HISTORICAL CHARTERS; TO REALLOCATE CERTAIN UNUSED FUNDS FROM THE PFAS RECOVERY FUND; TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE SOUTHERN REGIONAL AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER AND FOR WATER RESOURCES PROJECTS; AND TO INCORPORATE FLOOD STORAGE CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS INTO THE ACTIVITIES AND PURPOSES OF THE DIVISION OF MITIGATION SERVICES.

AN ACT TO IMPROVE VIABILITY OF THE WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS OF CERTAIN UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY REQUIRING LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSION APPROVAL OF GRANT APPLICATIONS; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS TO UNDERGO A REVIEW OF INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT, ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT, AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT; TO CREATE AND PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE VIABLE UTILITY RESERVE TO PROVIDE GRANT MONEY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS; TO PROVIDE A STATUTORY PROCESS FOR MERGER AND DISSOLUTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS ESTABLISHED UNDER CHAPTER 162A OF THE GENERAL STATUTES; TO PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS TO THE OPERATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS; TO STUDY SUBBASIN TRANSFERS AND HISTORICAL CHARTERS; TO REALLOCATE CERTAIN UNUSED FUNDS FROM THE PFAS RECOVERY FUND; TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE SOUTHERN REGIONAL AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER AND FOR WATER RESOURCES PROJECTS; AND TO INCORPORATE FLOOD STORAGE CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS INTO THE ACTIVITIES AND PURPOSES OF THE DIVISION OF MITIGATION SERVICES. SL 2020-79. Enacted July 1, 2020. Effective July 1, 2020, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Lambeth.

APPROP, STUDY, GS 143, GS 159G, GS 160A, GS 162A

Courts/Judiciary, Motor Vehicle, Environment, Environment/Natural Resources, Government, Budget/Appropriations, State Agencies, Department of Commerce, Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (formerly Dept. of Cultural Resources), Department of State Treasurer, Local Government, Health and Human Services, Health, Public Health, Public Enterprises and Utilities

H 1096 (2019-2020) UNC OMNIBUS CHANGES/UNC LAB SCHOOL FUNDS. (NEW) Filed May 14 2020, AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES RELATED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA SYSTEM; TO DIRECT THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF OFFERING ACCELERATED UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS AT CONSTITUENT INSTITUTIONS; AND TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA LABORATORY SCHOOLS.

AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES RELATED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA SYSTEM; TO DIRECT THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF OFFERING ACCELERATED UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS AT CONSTITUENT INSTITUTIONS; AND TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA LABORATORY SCHOOLS. SL 2020-56. Enacted June 30, 2020. Effective June 30, 2020, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Fraley, Clemmons, Horn.

APPROP, STUDY, GS 115C, GS 116

Business and Commerce, Courts/Judiciary, Civil, Civil Law, Education, Elementary and Secondary Education, Higher Education, Government, Budget/Appropriations, State Agencies, UNC System, Department of Public Instruction, Local Government

H 1163 (2019-2020) GUILFORD FUNDS/CABARRUS LAND/BRUNSW SHELLFISH. (NEW) Filed May 19 2020, AN ACT TO REALLOCATE CERTAIN WATER AND SEWER FUNDING AND TO TRANSFER CERTAIN PARCELS OF THE STONEWALL JACKSON MANUAL TRAINING AND INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL PROPERTY TO THE COUNTY OF CABARRUS AND TO CREATE A PILOT PROGRAM FOR SHELLFISH CULTIVATION OR WATER COLUMN LEASES IN BRUNSWICK COUNTY.

AN ACT TO REALLOCATE CERTAIN WATER AND SEWER FUNDING AND TO TRANSFER CERTAIN PARCELS OF THE STONEWALL JACKSON MANUAL TRAINING AND INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL PROPERTY TO THE COUNTY OF CABARRUS AND TO CREATE A PILOT PROGRAM FOR SHELLFISH CULTIVATION OR WATER COLUMN LEASES IN BRUNSWICK COUNTY. SL 2020-63. Enacted July 1, 2020. Effective July 1, 2020, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Faircloth, Hardister.

APPROP, Brunswick, Cabarrus, Guilford, GS 146

Environment, Aquaculture and Fisheries, Government, Budget/Appropriations, State Agencies, Department of Administration, Department of Environmental Quality (formerly DENR), Department of Public Safety, State Government, State Property, Health and Human Services, Health, Public Health, Public Enterprises and Utilities

H 1168 (2019-2020) MURPHY BRANCH CORRIDOR REDUCTION. Filed May 22 2020, AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE REDUCTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S INTEREST IN A CERTAIN PORTION OF THE ANDREWS TO MURPHY RAIL CORRIDOR WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF CHEROKEE COUNTY.

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE REDUCTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S INTEREST IN A CERTAIN PORTION OF THE ANDREWS TO MURPHY RAIL CORRIDOR WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF CHEROKEE COUNTY. SL 2020-59. Enacted June 30, 2020. Effective June 30, 2020.

Intro. by Corbin, McNeely.

UNCODIFIED, Cherokee

Government, State Agencies, Department of Transportation, State Government, State Property, Transportation

H 1229 (2019-2020) UI PROGRAM INTEGRITY/TEMP. ABAWD TIME WAIVERS. Filed May 27 2020, AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE DIVISION OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY TO STRENGTHEN UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM INTEGRITY DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC AND PREVENTING CERTAIN PAYMENTS TO PRECINCT OFFICIALS FROM REDUCING UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS.

AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE DIVISION OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY TO STRENGTHEN UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM INTEGRITY DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC AND PREVENTING CERTAIN PAYMENTS TO PRECINCT OFFICIALS FROM REDUCING UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS. SL 2020-53. Enacted June 30, 2020. Effective June 30, 2020.

Intro. by Howard, Wray, Saine.

Government, State Agencies, Department of Commerce, Office of State Budget and Management, Office of State Controller, Health and Human Services, Social Services, Public Assistance

The Daily Bulletin: 2020-07-02

PUBLIC/SENATE BILLS

S 105 (2019-2020) CLARIFY EMERGENCY POWERS. (NEW) Filed Feb 21 2019, AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE EXPIRATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY AND THE EXERCISE OF CERTAIN POWERS UNDER A STATE OF EMERGENCY AND TO CLARIFY THE ABATEMENT OF STATEWIDE IMMINENT HAZARDS.

The Governor vetoed the act on 07/02/20. The Governor's objections and veto message are available here: https://webservices.ncleg.gov/ViewBillDocument/2019/8614/0/S105-BD-NBC-8604

Intro. by J. Jackson, J. Davis, Britt.

GS 130A, GS 166A

Government, Public Safety and Emergency Management, State Agencies, Department of Environmental Quality (formerly DENR), Department of Health and Human Services, State Government, Executive, Local Government, Health and Human Services, Health, Public Health

S 208 (2019-2020) COVID-19 IMMUNITY/IHES. (NEW) Filed Mar 7 2019, AN ACT TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FOR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION FOR CLAIMS RELATED TO COVID-19 CLOSURES FOR SPRING 2020.

AN ACT TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FOR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION FOR CLAIMS RELATED TO COVID-19 CLOSURES FOR SPRING 2020. SL 2020-70. Enacted July 1, 2020. Effective July 1, 2020, and applies to all actions commenced on or after March 27, 2020.

Intro. by McInnis, Daniel, Hise.

GS 116

Courts/Judiciary, Civil, Civil Law, Education, Higher Education, Government, Public Safety and Emergency Management, State Agencies, Community Colleges System Office, UNC System

S 212 (2019-2020) CAPITAL APPROPRIATIONS/R&R/DIT/CYBERSECURITY. (NEW) Filed Mar 11 2019, AN ACT TO FUND VARIOUS CAPITAL AND REPAIRS AND RENOVATIONS PROJECTS FOR STATE AGENCIES AND THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA; TO ENACT VARIOUS STATUTORY CHANGES RELATING TO FUNDING, COMMENCING, AND ADMINISTERING CAPITAL PROJECTS FROM THE STATE CAPITAL AND INFRASTRUCTURE FUND; TO ESTABLISH PILOT PROGRAMS AND A SATELLITE-BASED BROADBAND GRANT PROGRAM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY; TO STREAMLINE LEASES AND LEASE RENEWALS FOR BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE; TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY; AND TO CREATE A STATUTORY DEFINITION FOR "YEAR-ROUND SCHOOL."

AN ACT TO FUND VARIOUS CAPITAL AND REPAIRS AND RENOVATIONS PROJECTS FOR STATE AGENCIES AND THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA; TO ENACT VARIOUS STATUTORY CHANGES RELATING TO FUNDING, COMMENCING, AND ADMINISTERING CAPITAL PROJECTS FROM THE STATE CAPITAL AND INFRASTRUCTURE FUND; TO ESTABLISH PILOT PROGRAMS AND A SATELLITE-BASED BROADBAND GRANT PROGRAM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY; TO STREAMLINE LEASES AND LEASE RENEWALS FOR BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE; TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY; AND TO CREATE A STATUTORY DEFINITION FOR "YEAR-ROUND SCHOOL." SL 2020-81. Enacted July 1, 2020. Effective July 1, 2020.

Intro. by Krawiec, Hise.

APPROP, GS 115C, GS 116, GS 143, GS 143B, GS 143C, GS 146

Education, Elementary and Secondary Education, Government, Budget/Appropriations, Cultural Resources and Museums, State Agencies, UNC System, Department of Administration, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Department of Information Technology, Office of State Budget and Management, State Government, State Property, Local Government, Health and Human Services, Health, Public Enterprises and Utilities

S 217 (2019-2020) UI/PRECINCT WORKERS/2020 GENERAL ELECTION. (NEW) Filed Mar 11 2019, AN ACT TO PREVENT CERTAIN PAYMENTS TO PRECINCT OFFICIALS WORKING IN THE 2020 GENERAL ELECTION FROM REDUCING UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS.

AN ACT TO PREVENT CERTAIN PAYMENTS TO PRECINCT OFFICIALS WORKING IN THE 2020 GENERAL ELECTION FROM REDUCING UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS. SL 2020-71. Enacted July 1, 2020. Effective July 1, 2020.

Intro. by Britt, Daniel.

Government, Elections, Health and Human Services, Social Services, Public Assistance

S 361 (2019-2020) HEALTHY NC. (NEW) Filed Mar 26 2019, AN ACT TO ENACT THE PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT, ALLOW LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS TO CONDUCT FIRST-LEVEL COMMITMENT EXAMINATIONS, ELIMINATE REDUNDANCY IN ADULT CARE HOME INSPECTIONS, ENSURE THE PROPER ADMINISTRATION OF STEP THERAPY PROTOCOLS, AND CLARIFY THE USE OF CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUNDS ALLOCATED TO THE NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER ASSOCIATION.

AN ACT TO ENACT THE PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT, ALLOW LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS TO CONDUCT FIRST-LEVEL COMMITMENT EXAMINATIONS, ELIMINATE REDUNDANCY IN ADULT CARE HOME INSPECTIONS, ENSURE THE PROPER ADMINISTRATION OF STEP THERAPY PROTOCOLS, AND CLARIFY THE USE OF CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUNDS ALLOCATED TO THE NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER ASSOCIATION. SL 2020-82. Enacted July 1, 2020. Effective July 1, 2020, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Krawiec, Bishop, Hise.

APPROP, GS 58, GS 90, GS 122C, GS 131D

Business and Commerce, Occupational Licensing, Courts/Judiciary, Civil, Civil Law, Government, Budget/Appropriations, Public Safety and Emergency Management, State Agencies, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Justice, Health and Human Services, Health, Health Care Facilities and Providers, Health Insurance, Mental Health

S 364 (2019-2020) NC COMMERCIAL RECEIVERSHIP ACT REVISIONS. (NEW) Filed Mar 26 2019, AN ACT TO ENACT THE NORTH CAROLINA COMMERCIAL RECEIVERSHIP ACT; REPEAL CORRESPONDING ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF CREDITOR STATUTES; AND MAKE AN ACTION FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A GENERAL RECEIVER FOR CERTAIN BUSINESS ENTITY DEBTORS A MANDATORY COMPLEX BUSINESS CASE, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA BAR ASSOCIATION.

AN ACT TO ENACT THE NORTH CAROLINA COMMERCIAL RECEIVERSHIP ACT; REPEAL CORRESPONDING ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF CREDITOR STATUTES; AND MAKE AN ACTION FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A GENERAL RECEIVER FOR CERTAIN BUSINESS ENTITY DEBTORS A MANDATORY COMPLEX BUSINESS CASE, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA BAR ASSOCIATION. SL 2020-75. Enacted July 1, 2020. Effective January 1, 2021.

Intro. by Bishop.

GS 1, GS 7A, GS 23, GS 46A, GS 57D

Banking and Finance, Courts/Judiciary, Civil, Civil Law

S 488 (2019-2020) DMV/MV DEALER CHANGES. (NEW) Filed Apr 2 2019, AN ACT TO MAKE CHANGES TO VARIOUS DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES PROCESSES.

AN ACT TO MAKE CHANGES TO VARIOUS DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES PROCESSES. SL 2020-77. Enacted July 1, 2020. Effective July 1, 2020, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by B. Jackson, Wells, Chaudhuri.

GS 20, GS 93B

Business and Commerce, Occupational Licensing, Courts/Judiciary, Motor Vehicle, Government, State Agencies, Department of Transportation, Transportation

S 595 (2019-2020) CHANGES TO REAL PROPERTY STATUTES. Filed Apr 3 2019, AN ACT TO MAKE CHANGES AND TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE GENERAL STATUTES CONCERNING REAL PROPERTY LAW, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA BAR ASSOCIATION.

AN ACT TO MAKE CHANGES AND TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE GENERAL STATUTES CONCERNING REAL PROPERTY LAW, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA BAR ASSOCIATION. SL 2020-50. Enacted June 30, 2020. Effective June 30, 2020, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Daniel.

GS 31A, GS 39, GS 41, GS 47

Courts/Judiciary, Civil, Civil Law, Development, Land Use and Housing, Property and Housing

S 599 (2019-2020) OPEN SKATING RINKS/BOWLING ALLEYS. (NEW) Filed Apr 3 2019, AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE SKATING RINKS AND BOWLING ALLEYS TO RESUME OPERATIONS AND TO MODIFY THE CAPACITY OF TEMPORARY OUTDOOR SEATING FOR FOOD AND DRINK ESTABLISHMENTS.

The Governor vetoed the act on 07/02/20. The Governor's objections and veto message are available here: https://webservices.ncleg.gov/ViewBillDocument/2019/8615/0/S599-BD-NBC-8605

Intro. by Edwards, Wells, Horner.

S 681 (2019-2020) AGENCY POLICY DIRECTIVES/2019-2020. (NEW) Filed Jun 20 2019, AN ACT ENACTING AGENCY POLICY DIRECTIVES FOR THE 2019-2021 FISCAL BIENNIUM, CONSISTENT WITH CERTAIN POLICY DIRECTIVES IN RATIFIED HOUSE BILL 966 OF THE 2019 REGULAR SESSION; MODIFYING STAFFING IN THE OFFICE OF RECOVERY AND RESILIENCY; AND CLARIFYING THAT PARTIES TO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL SUPPORT AGREEMENT WITH A MAJOR MILITARY INSTALLATION THAT OPERATES A PSAP MAY USE 911 FUNDS FOR NEXT GENERATION 911 SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY.

AN ACT ENACTING AGENCY POLICY DIRECTIVES FOR THE 2019-2021 FISCAL BIENNIUM, CONSISTENT WITH CERTAIN POLICY DIRECTIVES IN RATIFIED HOUSE BILL 966 OF THE 2019 REGULAR SESSION; MODIFYING STAFFING IN THE OFFICE OF RECOVERY AND RESILIENCY; AND CLARIFYING THAT PARTIES TO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL SUPPORT AGREEMENT WITH A MAJOR MILITARY INSTALLATION THAT OPERATES A PSAP MAY USE 911 FUNDS FOR NEXT GENERATION 911 SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY. SL 2020-78. Enacted July 1, 2020. Effective July 1, 2020, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Berger, Tillman.

STUDY, GS 7B, GS 15A, GS 17C, GS 18C, GS 19A, GS 66, GS 90, GS 105, GS 106, GS 108A, GS 113A, GS 115C, GS 116, GS 121, GS 126, GS 130A, GS 131D, GS 143, GS 143B, GS 147, GS 148

Agriculture, Courts/Judiciary, Juvenile Law, Abuse, Neglect and Dependency, Delinquency, Criminal Justice, Corrections (Sentencing/Probation), Criminal Law and Procedure, Education, Preschool, Elementary and Secondary Education, Higher Education, Environment, Environment/Natural Resources, Government, Public Safety and Emergency Management, State Agencies, Community Colleges System Office, UNC System, Department of Administration, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Department of Commerce, Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (formerly Dept. of Cultural Resources), Department of Environmental Quality (formerly DENR), Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Information Technology, Department of Military & Veterans Affairs, Department of Public Safety, Office of State Auditor, Office of State Budget and Management, Office of State Controller, State Board of Education, Local Government, Health and Human Services, Health, Health Care Facilities and Providers, Health Insurance, Public Health, Mental Health, Social Services, Adult Services, Child Welfare, Public Assistance, Lottery and Gaming, Military and Veteran's Affairs

S 733 (2019-2020) UNC CAPITAL PROJECTS. (NEW) Filed May 13 2020, 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 2020-66. Enacted July 1, 2020. Effective July 1, 2020.

Intro. by Newton, Gunn.

Education, Higher Education, Government, State Agencies, UNC System

S 739 (2019-2020) PERSONAL DELIVERY DEVICE/PDD/DELIVERY ROBOTS. Filed May 14 2020, AN ACT TO DEFINE AND REGULATE PERSONAL DELIVERY DEVICES.

AN ACT TO DEFINE AND REGULATE PERSONAL DELIVERY DEVICES. SL 2020-73. Enacted July 1, 2020. Effective December 1, 2020, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Perry, Searcy, Sawyer.

GS 20

Business and Commerce, Courts/Judiciary, Motor Vehicle, Government, State Agencies, Department of Public Safety, Transportation

S 750 (2019-2020) CAPITAL PROJECTS-ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIV. (NEW) Filed May 14 2020, AN ACT TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS AT ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIVERSITY AND FOR THE HATTERAS AND OCRACOKE FERRY.

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS AT ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIVERSITY AND FOR THE HATTERAS AND OCRACOKE FERRY. SL 2020-57. Enacted June 30, 2020. Sections 1 and 2 are effective July 1, 2020. The remainder is effective June 30, 2020.

Intro. by Steinburg.

Education, Higher Education, Government, Budget/Appropriations, State Agencies, UNC System, Department of Transportation, Office of State Budget and Management, Transportation

S 782 (2019-2020) MERCHANDISE SALES LIMIT/MECK. DIST. CT. (NEW) Filed May 14 2020, AN ACT AMENDING THE CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS TO RAISE THE LIMIT ON MERCHANDISE SALES FOR POLITICAL PARTIES AND TO PROVIDE FOR AT-LARGE ELECTION OF DISTRICT COURT JUDGES IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY.

AN ACT AMENDING THE CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS TO RAISE THE LIMIT ON MERCHANDISE SALES FOR POLITICAL PARTIES AND TO PROVIDE FOR AT-LARGE ELECTION OF DISTRICT COURT JUDGES IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY. SL 2020-84. Enacted July 1, 2020. Effective July 1, 2020, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Edwards, Hise, D. Davis.

Mecklenburg, GS 7A, GS 163

Courts/Judiciary, Government, Elections

S 808 (2019-2020) MEDICAID FUNDING ACT (NEW). Filed May 19 2020, AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE DOROTHEA DIX CAMPUS RELOCATION PROJECT AND FOR NORTH CAROLINA FAMILIES ACCESSING SERVICES THROUGH TECHNOLOGY (NC FAST); APPROPRIATING CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUNDS FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND CRISIS SERVICES, EARLY CHILDHOOD INITIATIVES, AND COVID-19 TESTING, CONTACT TRACING, AND TRENDS TRACKING AND ANALYSIS; APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE NORTH CAROLINA MEDICAID PROGRAM AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION; AND MAKING MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION-RELATED CHANGES.

AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE DOROTHEA DIX CAMPUS RELOCATION PROJECT AND FOR NORTH CAROLINA FAMILIES ACCESSING SERVICES THROUGH TECHNOLOGY (NC FAST); APPROPRIATING CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUNDS FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND CRISIS SERVICES, EARLY CHILDHOOD INITIATIVES, AND COVID-19 TESTING, CONTACT TRACING, AND TRENDS TRACKING AND ANALYSIS; APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE NORTH CAROLINA MEDICAID PROGRAM AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION; AND MAKING MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION-RELATED CHANGES. SL 2020-88. Enacted July 2, 2020. Effective July 2, 2020, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Brown, Harrington, B. Jackson.

APPROP, GS 58, GS 105, GS 108A, GS 108D, GS 122C, GS 143C

S 813 (2019-2020) UNC BUILDING RESERVE/CERTAIN PROJECT/FY 20-21. Filed May 19 2020, AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA BUILDING RESERVE FOR CERTAIN BUILDING PROJECTS.

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA BUILDING RESERVE FOR CERTAIN BUILDING PROJECTS. SL 2020-76. Enacted July 1, 2020. Effective July 1, 2020.

Intro. by Brown, Harrington, B. Jackson.

Education, Higher Education, Government, Budget/Appropriations, State Agencies, UNC System, Department of Administration, Department of Revenue

S 816 (2019-2020) CC FUNDS/CIHS FUNDS/CR FUNDS AND OFFSETS. (NEW) Filed May 19 2020, AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR ENROLLMENT GROWTH AT NORTH CAROLINA'S COMMUNITY COLLEGES, TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR ADDITIONAL COOPERATIVE INNOVATIVE HIGH SCHOOLS, TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION TO REPORT ON THE FUNDING FOR COOPERATIVE INNOVATIVE HIGH SCHOOLS BY DEVELOPMENT TIER AREA LOCATION, TO PLACE A MORATORIUM ON NEW COOPERATIVE INNOVATIVE HIGH SCHOOLS FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR, TO LIMIT APPROVALS FOR CERTAIN NEW COOPERATIVE INNOVATIVE HIGH SCHOOLS, AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FROM THE CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND TO BE USED TO OFFSET GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS ACROSS STATE GOVERNMENT FOR ALLOWABLE EXPENDITURES.

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR ENROLLMENT GROWTH AT NORTH CAROLINA'S COMMUNITY COLLEGES, TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR ADDITIONAL COOPERATIVE INNOVATIVE HIGH SCHOOLS, TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION TO REPORT ON THE FUNDING FOR COOPERATIVE INNOVATIVE HIGH SCHOOLS BY DEVELOPMENT TIER AREA LOCATION, TO PLACE A MORATORIUM ON NEW COOPERATIVE INNOVATIVE HIGH SCHOOLS FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR, TO LIMIT APPROVALS FOR CERTAIN NEW COOPERATIVE INNOVATIVE HIGH SCHOOLS, AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FROM THE CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND TO BE USED TO OFFSET GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS ACROSS STATE GOVERNMENT FOR ALLOWABLE EXPENDITURES. SL 2020-64. Enacted July 1, 2020. Effective July 1, 2020.

Intro. by Brown, Harrington, B. Jackson.

APPROP, GS 115C

Education, Elementary and Secondary Education, Higher Education, Government, Budget/Appropriations, Public Safety and Emergency Management, State Agencies, Community Colleges System Office, Department of Public Instruction, Office of State Budget and Management, Office of State Controller, State Board of Education, State Government

S 817 (2019-2020) FUNDS FOR UNC ENROLLMENT GROWTH/FY 2020-2021. Filed May 19 2020, AN ACT TO FULLY FUND ENROLLMENT GROWTH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA.

AN ACT TO FULLY FUND ENROLLMENT GROWTH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA. SL 2020-67. Enacted July 1, 2020. Effective July, 1, 2020.

Intro. by Brown, Harrington, B. Jackson.