The Daily Bulletin: 2023-03-23

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The Daily Bulletin: 2023-03-23

PUBLIC/HOUSE BILLS
H 139 (2023-2024) U.S. & N.C. FLAGS/MADE IN USA. Filed Feb 16 2023, AN ACT PROVIDING THAT STATE INSTITUTIONS AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE SHALL NOT USE PUBLIC FUNDS TO PURCHASE FLAGS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA OR THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA UNLESS THE FLAGS ARE MADE IN THE UNITED STATES.

House committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes. Amends proposed GS 144-10 by removing the exception for when the head of the State institution or governing body of the political subdivision determines the flag purchase would result in a sacrifice or loss in price or quality. Specifies that the act applies to purchases made on or after October 1, 2023.

Intro. by D. Hall, Chesser, Goodwin, Riddell.GS 144
H 168 (2023-2024) DNCR AGENCY BILL.-AB Filed Feb 21 2023, AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE STATUTES GOVERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT.

House committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes. Amends GS 121-20(b) by changing the Tryon Palace Commission’s authorized use of proceeds for sales or lease of artifacts and furnishings, after deduction of expenses related to the sale or lease to allow the proceeds for expenses associated with the purchase, maintenance, or conservation of its artifacts and furnishings (was, just acquisition of those artifacts and furnishings). Amends GS 132-11(c) (pertaining to exception to time limits on the confidentiality of records) to clarify that the juvenile records referred to in the subsection are confidential juvenile records. 

Intro. by K. Hall, Wray.GS 20, GS 66, GS 121, GS 132, GS 140, GS 143, GS 143B, GS 146
H 223 (2023-2024) OSHR/VARIOUS SHRA CHANGES. Filed Feb 28 2023, AN ACT MAKING VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE STATE HUMAN RESOURCES ACT AND RELATED LAW.

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

Further amends GS 126-14.3, which requires the State Human Resources Commission (Commission) to adopt specified rules or policies, by requiring the adoption of a rule/policy to allow agencies to make job offers as soon as possible after the completion of interviews, including authorizing agencies to make job offers that are contingent on satisfactory reference checks and, if required, satisfactory background checks.

Makes technical changes in GS 126-10 and GS 95-47.6.

Adds the following new content. 

Amends GS 96-29 to no longer prohibit State agencies from filling a job opening that is not to be filled by promotion or transfer, for at least 21 days after the listing has been filed with the Division of Employment Security. Makes a conforming deletion of the provision related to the waiver of the 21-day requirement.

Amends GS 126-4 by adding the following to the requirement that the State Human Resources Commission (Commission) establish policies and rules governing for each class of positions reasonable qualifications as to education, experience, specialized training, licenses, certifications, and other job-related requirements pertinent to the work. Allows classifications, class qualifications, and classification specifications to be added, revised, and deleted by the Commission, subject to the Governor's approval, or by the Director of the Office of State Human Resources based on accepted labor market practices. Requires the changes by the Director to be consistent with the classification plan structure approved by the Commission and requires they be reported to the Commission at its next meeting that is no more than five business days from the date of the change.

Requires the Commission to adopt temporary rules, followed by permanent rules, on the hiring and compensation of trainees for local government positions subject to the State Human Resources Act. Requires the rule and notice of public hearing to be submitted to the Codifier of Rules no later than 60 days from this act's effective date.

Amends GS 126-34.02 to expand upon what may be heard as contested cases after the completion of the agency grievance procedure and review by the Office of State Human Resources to also include an applicant for State employment or State employee's allegation that he or she was denied national guard preference in violation of the law.

Amends GS 126-30 to also subject to discipline any employee who knowingly and willfully discloses false or misleading information, conceals dishonorable military service, or conceals prior employment history or other required information significantly related to job responsibilities on a document attached to or supplementing an application for State employment (was, limited to just the application for State employment). Requires that the statement informing applicants of the consequences of fraudulent disclosures or lack of disclosure also appear on any screen that allows an applicant to attach materials to, or supplement, a State application.

Intro. by Cleveland, Riddell.GS 95, GS 126
H 364 (2023-2024) 2023 UNC SELF-LIQUIDATING CAPITAL PROJECTS. Filed Mar 14 2023, AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE FINANCING, WITHOUT APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE GENERAL FUND OR THE STATE CAPITAL AND INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, OF CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS OF THE CONSTITUENT INSTITUTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AND TO AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF PERSONAL PROPERTY BETWEEN CONSTITUENT INSTITUTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA.

House committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes. Adds new part to the act, enacting new subsection GS 116-13(c) allowing UNC constituent institutions, upon prior approval of the President of UNC, to transfer personal property, including, without limitation, personal property of athletic departments to another UNC constituent institution, including athletic departments, at no cost and without obtaining any prior approval from the State Surplus Property Agency or any other approval required by law. Makes organizational and conforming changes. Makes conforming changes to the act’s long title.  

Intro. by Hastings, Arp, Winslow, Hardister.GS 116
H 463 (2023-2024) NC FARMLAND AND MILITARY PROTECTION ACT. Filed Mar 23 2023, AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE ACQUISITION OF AGRICULTURAL AND OTHER LANDS CRITICAL TO THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF THE STATE BY CERTAIN FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS DESIGNATED AS ADVERSARIAL BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE.

Adds new Article 3, Prohibit Adversarial Foreign Government Acquisition of Certain Lands, providing as follows. Titles the act as the North Carolina Farmland and Military Protection Act. Sets out the act's purpose. Prohibits an adversarial foreign government from purchasing, acquiring, leasing, or holding an interest in (1) agricultural land or (2) land situated within a 25-mile radius of a military base, military installation, or military airport. Voids any land transfer in violation of this statute. Defines adversarial foreign government to mean a state-controlled enterprise (a business enterprise, however denominated, in which a foreign government possesses more than 50% of the ownership interest or less if an owner directs the business and affairs of the entity without the requirements or consent of any other party) or the government of a foreign nation that has received a designation under 15 C.F.R. § 7.4 (determination of foreign adversaries) from a determination by the US Secretary of Commerce that the entity has engaged in a long-term pattern or serious instances of conduct significantly adverse to US national security or security and safety of US persons. Also defines the terms agricultural land and interest.

Includes a severability clause.

Applies to interests in land acquired on or after January 1, 2024.

Intro. by Bell, Balkcom, Zenger, Moore.GS 64
H 465 (2023-2024) N.C. RES. ENLISTED MILITARY PAY TAX DEDUCTION. Filed Mar 23 2023, AN ACT TO ALLOW ENLISTED MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS RESIDING IN NORTH CAROLINA TO DEDUCT THE FIRST SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS RECEIVED AS BASIC PAY FROM THE STATE INCOME TAX.

Amends GS 105-153.5(b) (pertaining to deductions from individual State income taxes) to permit the following servicemembers residing in the State to deduct the first $6,000 of basic pay income: (1) active members of the US Armed Forces; (2) members of the Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, or Air Force Reserve; and (3) members of the Army or Air National Guards. Effective for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2023.

Intro. by Loftis, Chesser, Goodwin.GS 105
H 466 (2023-2024) ALLOW TEMPORARY DWELLINGS DURING CONSTRUCTION. Filed Mar 23 2023, AN ACT TO ESTABLISH CRITERIA TO ALLOW FOR THE USE OF TEMPORARY DWELLINGS ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY FOR THE DURATION OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PERMANENT RESIDENTIAL DWELLING.

Amends the statutory provisions relating to building code enforcement (Article 11 of GS Chapter 160D) to enact new section GS 160D-1110.1, authorizing the siting and use of certain unaffixed temporary dwelling units (TDUs), including certain recreational vehicles, during construction of a permanent residential dwelling (PRD) on the same parcel so long as the following criteria are met: (1) all permits and approvals for the construction of the PRD have been secured, (2) the TDU meets minimum habitability and safety standards applicable to that dwelling, (3) the TDU has access to a source of power and meets applicable sanitary conditions, (4) the TDU is available for periodic inspections to verify ongoing compliance with the criteria set forth in GS 160D-1110.1, (5)  the subject parcel must have a permitted driveway access installed. 

Requires counties to issue a permit for the use of a TDU meeting the criteria set forth above upon payment of a reasonable fee. Specifies that TDU permits are exclusively regulated by the issuing county and supersede the regulatory authority of any other local government entity. Sets forth permitted conditions counties may impose in issuing a permit: (1) that the parcel be at least one acre in size; (2) demonstration by the applicant of evidence that financing has been secured for the construction of the PRD; (3) biennial renewal of the TDU permit; (4) reasonable limits on the duration of the TDU permit to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, certificate of compliance, or temporary certificate pursuant to the building code; (4) limiting the issuance of a TDU permit to one active permit per subject parcel. Sets forth conditions under which a county may revoke a TDU permit. Clarifies that GS 160D-1110.1 does not affect the validity or enforceability of applicable nuisance ordinances, private covenants, or contractual agreements among property owners.

Intro. by Crutchfield, Johnson, McNeely, Balkcom.GS 160D
H 467 (2023-2024) LOBBYIST FAST PASS. Filed Mar 23 2023, AN ACT TO ALLOW THE LEGISLATIVE SERVICES COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH AND CHARGE A FEE FOR A FAST PASS FOR ENTRY INTO THE LEGISLATIVE COMPLEX BY REGISTERED LOBBYISTS AND LIAISON PERSONNEL.

Amends GS 120-32.1 requiring the Legislative Services Commission to establish a policy allowing registered lobbyists and liaisons to obtain a pass that authorizes entry into the Legislative and Legislative Office buildings during the time they are open to the public. Allows for revocation or suspension of the pass for violations. Allows charging up to $500 for the pass. Effective October 1, 2023.

Requires the Legislative Services Officer to submit a plan, by October 1, 2023, to the Commission that would implement the pass system by February 1, 2024.

Intro. by Setzer, Howard, Saine.GS 120
H 469 (2023-2024) FORECLOSURES/EXTEND SERVICEMEMBER PROTECTIONS. Filed Mar 23 2023, AN ACT TO SUPPLEMENT AND EXTEND PROTECTIONS FROM REAL ESTATE FORECLOSURES FOR OUR SERVICEMEMBERS.

Amends GS 45-21.12A (pertaining to the power of sale during periods of military service) extending the time a mortgagee, trustee, or other creditor is barred from executing a power of sale against a mortgagor, debtor, or trustor from 90 days after their military service to 365 days after their military service. Makes a conforming change. Applies to petitions filed on or after the act becomes law.  

Intro. by Cleveland, Shepard.GS 45
H 471 (2023-2024) STATE AUDITOR/INFO. SYSTEMS/CORRECTIVE ACTION. Filed Mar 23 2023, AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE AUDITOR MAY AUDIT INFORMATION SYSTEMS, TO DIRECT THE STATE AUDITOR TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS ON CORRECTIVE ACTION TO UNDERPERFORMING STATE AGENCIES, AND TO MAKE OTHER AMENDMENTS RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR.

Amends GS 93B-4 (pertaining to audits of occupational licensing boards) to specify that books, records, and operations of each occupational licensing board are subject to audit by the State Auditor (currently, subject to oversight).  Makes the requirement that occupational licensing boards with a budget of at lest $50,00 provide a copy of their annual financial audits to the State Auditor optional instead of mandatory.

Amends the definitions pertaining to the State Auditor as follows. Amends the elements of the definition of audit (currently, financial and compliance, economy and efficiency, and program results) to add information systems (as defined) as another element to audit so that there are four elements total. Makes clarifying and conforming changes to the remainder of the definition. Makes technical change to the definition of state agency

Amends the duties and responsibilities of the State Auditor (GS 147-64.6) to add the following for the State Auditor to examine in an audit of the practices of a state agency: whether the agency is developing, maintaining, and operating information systems, including hardware, software, network communications, and data in compliance with applicable laws, rules, and best practices and maintaining appropriate levels of data confidentiality, integrity, and availability within those systems, so that there are eight areas of examination total. Makes changes to the filing requirements relating to audit reports.  Specifies that work papers and related supportive material maintained by the Auditor’s office in its audit files are not public records under State public records law and must be kept confidential. Deletes provision that also designates any interpretations, advisory opinions, or other information or materials furnished to or by the State Ethics Commission as confidential. Removes language giving discretion to State Auditor for release of audit records to State and federal government representatives for access and inspection in connection with a matter officially before them, including criminal investigations. Makes technical, clarifying, and conforming changes.

Enacts new GS 147-64.6E, pertaining to corrective action that may be taken by the State Auditor, as follows. Allows the State Auditor to include recommendations to the State agency to correct deficiencies if the State Auditor finds that the agency is not adhering to one of the eight practices referenced above.  Requires the agency to submit a progress report to the State Auditor and the specified NCGA committee one year after receiving the recommendations so that they may determine if the agency has made significant progress in correcting the identified deficiencies in a timely manner. If the specified NCGA committee finds that the agency has failed to makes significant progress, the committee may direct the agency to appear before a legislative committee to provide information regarding the deficiencies and corrective action taken by the agency.

Effective October 1, 2023.

Makes technical changes and language gender neutral in GS 147-64.7A (pertaining to the obstruction of an audit). Clarifies that for there to be a violation, the person must hinder or obstruct the State Auditor or designated representative in the performance of their statutory duties (currently, just the performance of their duties). Effective December 1, 2023, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date.

Intro. by Cleveland, Riddell.GS 93B, GS 147
H 472 (2023-2024) REQUIRE STATE AUDITOR TO BE A CPA. Filed Mar 23 2023, AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT THE STATE AUDITOR BE A CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT LICENSED TO PRACTICE IN THIS STATE.

Amends GS 147-64.6, as the title indicates.

Intro. by Cleveland, Riddell.GS 147
H 473 (2023-2024) MODIFY LOW-SPEED VEHICLE DEFINITION. Filed Mar 23 2023, AN ACT TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF LOW-SPEED VEHICLE.

Amends GS 20-4.01 (definitions of the motor vehicle act) to also include four-wheeled vehicles propelled by a gasoline engine that meet the speed specifications in the definition of low-speed vehicle. (Currently, just four-wheeled electric vehicles are included in the definition.) Effective October 1, 2023. 

Intro. by Davis, Shepard, Tyson, B. Jones.GS 20
H 474 (2023-2024) FACILITATE SMALL HOUSING. Filed Mar 23 2023, AN ACT TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTIONS BY ALLOWING FOR THE SITING OF SMALL HOUSING IN AREAS ZONED FOR RESIDENTIAL USE.

Creates new GS 160D-707, which requires local governments to permit the construction of small housing on lots zoned residential or mixed-use. Defines small housing as detached single-family dwellings that are 800 sq. ft. or smaller and are built to the standards of the North Carolina Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings that are on a foundation and connected to utilities, but excludes RVs and manufactured homes that are not affixed to real property. Creates exceptions for local historic districts and private covenants between landowners. Requires local governments to permit the connection of small housing to existing water and sewer systems without additional fees, meters, or approvals for connection.  

Intro. by Price, Brody, Dahle.GS 160D
H 475 (2023-2024) REVISE CERTAIN BALLOT &AMP 48-HOUR REPORT REQS. Filed Mar 23 2023, AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT PARTY DESIGNATIONS ON OFFICIAL BALLOTS BE PRINTED IN BOLD AND TWELVE-POINT FONT SIZE, TO RAISE THE THRESHOLD AMOUNT THAT TRIGGERS THE FORTY-EIGHT-HOUR REPORT, WITH AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENTS FOR INFLATION, UNDER CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS, AND TO WAIVE THE FORTY-EIGHT-HOUR REPORTING REQUIREMENT FOR CANDIDATES WHO ARE UNOPPOSED DURING A PRIMARY ELECTION.

Amends GS 163-165.5 (specifying contents of official ballots) to require that party designations in partisan ballot votes be printed in bold and in no less than 12-point font. Amends GS 163-278.9 (pertaining to statements filed by political campaigns) and GS 163-278.9A (pertaining to statements filed by referendum committee) to increase the contribution dollar limit triggering the 48-hour notification requirement to the State Board of Elections from $1,000 to $2,000 and providing for odd-year biennial increases in that dollar limit based on inflation starting in 2025. Sets forth basis for calculating dollar increase and notification requirements. Waives the reporting requirement for unopposed candidates in primary elections, beginning in elections held on or after January 1, 2023. The remainder of the act applies to elections held on or after the act becomes law. 

Intro. by Blackwell, Mills, N. Jackson.GS 163
H 476 (2023-2024) INCREASE PERSONAL NEEDS ALLOWANCE/MEDICAID. Filed Mar 23 2023, AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO INCREASE THE PERSONAL NEEDS ALLOWANCE FOR MEDICAID RECIPIENTS WHO RESIDE IN INSTITUTIONS IN ORDER TO PARTIALLY CORRECT FOR INFLATION AND ALLOW OUR STATE'S RESIDENTS OF NURSING HOMES AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS TO RETAIN MORE OF THEIR OWN FUNDS TO PURCHASE PERSONAL ITEMS.

Includes whereas clauses.

Directs the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to increase the Personal Needs Allowance (PAN) from $30 to $70 for individual Medicaid recipients who are institutionalized and from $60 to $140 for married couples who are Medicaid recipients when both spouses are institutionalized. Requires DHHS to deduct the applicable increased PAN from the total monthly income taken into consideration when applying the individual's or couple's income to the cost of institutionalized care. Requires DHHS to develop a plan to increase the PAN at the start of each State fiscal year by an inflation factor determined by the DHHS in rule or in the NC Medicaid State Plan. Sets forth submission requirements for any amendments the NC Medicaid State Plan necessary to implement the act. The rate increases are effective only upon approval and as of the effective date approved.

Appropriates from the General Fund to DHHS, Department of Health Benefits (DHB), the sum of $4.73 million in recurring funds for each year of the 2023-25 fiscal year to implement the PAN increases specified above. Specifies that the funds will provide a State match for an estimated $9.6 million in recurring federal funds for each year of that biennium. Appropriates those federal funds to DHB to pay for the costs associated with the rate increases set forth above. 

Effective July 1, 2023.    

Intro. by Ball, White, Potts, Carney.APPROP, UNCODIFIED
H 478 (2023-2024) SUPPORT STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. Filed Mar 23 2023, AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM FOR LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS TO APPLY TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION FOR ONGOING EXTRAORDINARY COSTS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, INCLUDING FOR PLACEMENT OF STUDENTS IN SETTINGS OUTSIDE THE SCHOOL SYSTEM TO REDUCE THE USE OF MODIFIED DAY, HOMEBOUND, AND HOSPITALIZED PLACEMENTS, AND TO REQUIRE AN ANNUAL REPORT ON THE MONITORING OF STUDENTS IN HOMEBOUND, MODIFIED DAY, AND HOSPITAL PLACEMENTS.

Requires the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to establish a grant program for local school administrative units to apply for funds from the Special State Reserve Fund (SSRF) for children with disabilities, beginning with the 2023-24 fiscal year, to cover extraordinary costs of certain students with disabilities, including costs associated with the placement of students in private schools with approved nonpublic education programs providing special education in accordance with a student's individualized education program (IEP). Requires the program to provide funds for students with disabilities on an ongoing basis according to the students' IEPs. Specifies that the funds supplement and not supplant existing federal, State, and local funding for children with disabilities.

Allows a local school administrative unit to apply for grant funds for a student with disabilities served by the unit for extraordinary costs (as defined) associated with services provided to the student. Requires the unit to demonstrate that the total cost of the services equals or exceeds four times the State average per pupil expenditure for children with disabilities in the prior fiscal year. Requires that the student's IEP support the determination of the services. Grants are student-specific and follow the student for special education and related services provided within the State. Sets out documentation requirements. Allows for grant renewals. Requires reimbursement of 75% of the extraordinary costs and disburses funds quarterly. 

Requires DPI to ensure that, if a student who is covered by grant funds is placed in a private school that has an approved nonpublic education program providing special education in accordance with a student's individualized education program (IEP), that the school is approved by DPI as adhering laws governing education services for students with disabilities and governing seclusion and restraint of students. Continues the local school administrative unit's liability for ensuring the student is receiving a free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE) while the student is placed in the private school, and requires annual review of the student's IEP and any interim reviews requested by the student's parent or legal guardian for purposes of educational decision making. Sets out conditions to be met before the grant is renewed. 

Appropriates $1 million in recurring funds for 2023-24 from the General Fund to the SSRF for the grant program.

Requires DPI to report by March 15, 2024, to the specified NCGA committees and division on the amount of grant applications for the 2023-24 school year, amount of funds awarded, types of out-of-school system placements and service providers, and the type of extraordinary costs reimbursed.

Amends GS 115C-107.5 to add to the items that the State Board of Education must include in its annual report to the specified NCGA committee on children with disabilities, to also include a summary analysis of of the following to be monitored and collected monthly by DPI on students with disabilities in each local school administrative unit: (1) the number of new and continued homebound placements; (2) the number of new and continued modified day placements; (3) the number of new and continued Home/Hospital, Separate Schools, and Residential placements; and (4) the number of new and continued PRTF placements. Sets out requirements for the data and report. Requires this information to be submitted beginning with the report submitted to the NCGA committee by October 15, 2024.

Effective July 1, 2023.

Intro. by Lofton, Bradford, Hawkins, Willis.APPROP, GS 115C
H 479 (2023-2024) RECOVERY REBATE FOR WORKING FAMILIES ACT. Filed Mar 23 2023, AN ACT TO REENACT THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.

Includes whereas clauses. Reenacts GS 105-151.31 as it existed immediately before its expiration (expiration effective for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2014). Recodifies the statute as GS 105-153.11, with the following changes. Provides for an earned income tax credit in the amount of 20% of the amount of earned income tax credit the individual qualified for under section 32 of the Internal Revenue Code (previously provided for a 4.5% or 5% credit determined by taxable year). Provides for reduction of the credit for nonresident and part-year resident taxpayers under updated statutory cross-reference, as appropriate. Eliminates an outdated provision referencing a since repealed section of the Code. Eliminates the sunset provision. Effective for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2023. 

Intro. by Harris, Longest, Buansi, G. Brown.GS 105
H 480 (2023-2024) ADOPT DOC WATSON DAY. Filed Mar 23 2023, AN ACT ADOPTING THE THIRD DAY OF MARCH OF EACH YEAR AS DOC WATSON DAY IN HONOR OF ARTHEL LANE "DOC" WATSON.

Contains whereas clauses. Amends GS Chapter 103 (pertaining to Sundays, holidays, and special days) to enact GS 103-17, Doc Watson Day in North Carolina on the third day of March each year.  

Intro. by Pickett, Rudow, Elmore, Blackwell.GS 103

The Daily Bulletin: 2023-03-23

PUBLIC/SENATE BILLS
S 361 (2023-2024) STOP ADDICTION FRAUD ETHICS ACT OF 2023. Filed Mar 22 2023, AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE STOP ADDICTION FRAUD ETHICS (SAFE) ACT OF 2023.

Identical to H 415, filed 3/20/23.

Enacts new Article 5H to GS Chapter 90. Names the act “The Stop Addiction Fraud Ethics Act of 2023” or the “SAFE Act of 2023.” Defines the following terms: recovery residence (a shared living environment that is, or is intended to be, free from alcohol and illicit drug use and centered on peer support and connection to services that promote sustained recovery from substance use disorders), treatment facility (a facility or program that is, or is required to be, licensed, accredited, or certified to provide substance use disorder treatment services), and treatment provider (a person or entity that is, or is required to be, licensed, accredited, or certified to provide substance use disorder treatment services, including treatment facilities). Also defines referral and patient. 

Directs a treatment provider, treatment facility, recovery residence, or third party providing services to any treatment provider, treatment facility, or recovery residence to produce accurate and complete advertising materials containing the following information in plain, easy to understand language: (1) the types and methods of services provided or used, and information about where they are provided, using the categories of treatment and levels of care described in the American Society of Addiction Medicine, Patient Placement Criteria, Revised; (2) the average lengths of stay at the treatment facility during the preceding 12-month period for each of the categories of treatment and levels of care referenced above; (3) the treatment facility’s name and brand; and (4) a brief summary of any financial relationships between the treatment facility and any publisher of marketing or advertising.  

Requires each operator of a recovery residence or licensed residential treatment facility that also provides separately licensed outpatient substance use disorder services to clearly: (1) label each facility and service separately in any marketing or advertising material published or  provided by the operator and (2) distinguish the recovery residence or licensed residential treatment facility from the licensed outpatient substance use disorder services.

Makes the following two acts committed by any treatment provider, treatment facility, recovery residence, or third party providing services to any treatment provider, treatment facility, or recovery residence an unfair or deceptive trade practice under GS 75-1.1 (State Consumer Protection Act) and a Class G felony for knowing violations: (1) making a materially false or misleading statement, or providing false or misleading information, about the nature, identity, or location of substance use disorder treatment services or a recovery residence in advertising materials, on a call line, on an internet website, or in any other marketing materials; (2) making a false or misleading statement about the treatment provider's status as an in-network or out-of-network provider; the credentials, qualifications, or experiences of persons providing treatment or services; or the rate of recovery or success in providing services. Each violation constitutes a separate offense.

Makes the following four acts committed by any person or entity an unfair or deceptive trade practice under GS 75-1.1 and a Class G felony for knowing violations: (1) to provide, or direct any other person or entity to provide, false or misleading information about the identity of, or contact information for, any treatment provider; (2) to include false or misleading information about the internet website of any treatment provider, or to surreptitiously direct or redirect the reader to another internet website; (3) to suggest or imply that a relationship with a treatment provider exists, unless the treatment provider has provided express, written consent to indicate such a relationship; (4) to make a materially false or misleading statement about substance use disorder treatment services. Each violation constitutes a separate offense.

Makes it a Class G felony for any person or entity, including a treatment provider, treatment facility, recovery residence, or third party providing services to any of these persons or entities to engage in any of the following acts of patient brokering or kickbacks: (1) offer or pay anything of value, directly or indirectly, in cash or in kind, or engage in any split-fee arrangement, in any form whatsoever, to induce the referral of a patient or patronage to or from a treatment provider or laboratory; (2) solicit or receive anything of value, directly or indirectly, in cash or in kind, or engage in any split-fee arrangement, in any form whatsoever, in return for referring a patient or patronage to or from a treatment provider or laboratory; (3) solicit or receive anything of value, directly or indirectly, in cash or in kind, or engage in any split-fee arrangement, in any form whatsoever, in return for the acceptance or acknowledgment of treatment from a health care provider or health care facility; (4) aid or abet any of the above conduct in this paragraph. Specifies that the following are not considered unlawful patient brokering or kickbacks: (1) any discount, payment, waiver of payment, or payment practice that is  expressly authorized by 42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7b(b)(3) (pertaining to lawful financial transactions in federal health care programs) or any regulation adopted under that statute; (2) a reasonable contingency management technique or other reasonable motivational incentive that is part of the treatment provided by an accredited, licensed, or certified treatment provider.

Exempts licensed general hospitals and hospital authorities from the Act.

Effective January 1, 2024, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date.

Intro. by Burgin, Mayfield, Corbin.GS 90
S 362 (2023-2024) FUNDS/FARMLAND PRESERVATION. Filed Mar 23 2023, AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO THE NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND FARMLAND PRESERVATION TRUST FUND.

Appropriates $250 million for 2023-24 from the General Fund to the North Carolina Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust. Limits the use of these funds to the following: (1) for the purchase of agricultural conservation easements, including transaction costs and (2) to fund conservation agreements to bring into or maintain farmland in active production of food, fiber, and other agricultural products. Effective July 1, 2023.

Intro. by Moffitt.APPROP
S 363 (2023-2024) ESTABLISH INDEPENDENT STATE FIRE MARSHAL. Filed Mar 23 2023, AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AN INDEPENDENT OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE.

Adds new Article 78A, Office of the State Fire Marshal, to GS Chapter 58, providing as follows. Creates the Office of State Fire Marshal (Office) in the Department of Insurance (Department), allowing the Office to exercise its duties independently of the Department. Requires the Commissioner of Insurance (Commissioner) to provide general administrative support. Specifies that the State Fire Marshal is the head of the Office and is appointed by the Commissioner by and with the Senate's consent. Prohibits the Commissioner from being the State Fire Marshal and sets the term of office at three years. Sets out the process for filling a vacancy that arises when the NCGA is not in session. 

Makes a conforming change to GS 58-80-1 by no longer defining state Fire Marshal to be the Commissioner. Makes conforming changes to GS 14-410. 

Requires the Commissioner to serve as the State Fire Marshall until the Senate confirms an independent State Fire Marshal.

Effective January 1, 2024.

Intro. by Perry, Britt, Craven.GS 14, GS 58
S 364 (2023-2024) NONDISCRIMIN & DIGNITY IN STATE WORK. (NEW) Filed Mar 23 2023, AN ACT TO AMEND THE STATE HUMAN RESOURCES ACT TO PROHIBIT COMPELLED SPEECH WHEN AN INDIVIDUAL SEEKS STATE GOVERNMENT OR COMMUNITY COLLEGE EMPLOYMENT, TO DEMONSTRATE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S INTENT THAT STATE AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE EMPLOYEES RECOGNIZE THE EQUALITY AND RIGHTS OF ALL PERSONS, AND TO PROHIBIT STATE GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE WORKPLACES FROM PROMOTING CERTAIN CONCEPTS THAT ARE CONTRARY TO THAT INTENT.

Enacts new GS 126-14.5 requiring State agencies, departments, and institutions to refrain from soliciting or requiring an applicant for employment: (1) to endorse or opine about beliefs, affiliations, ideals, or principles regarding matters of contemporary political debate or social action as a condition of employment and (2) to describe the applicant's actions in support of, or in opposition to, the beliefs, affiliations, ideals, or principles identified above. Specifies that this does not infringe on an applicant's ability to voluntarily opine or speak on any matter. Prohibits applications for employment from inquiring into matters prohibited as compelled speech. Specifies that this does not: (1) prohibit discussion with or questions to an applicant about the applicant's resume, (2) affect the ability of the prospective employing agency from complying with applicable federal or State law, or (3) apply to speech protected by the First Amendment.

Amends GS 126-5 to make new GS 126-14.5 applicable to all exempt and nonexempt State employees in the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.

Intro. by Daniel, Johnson, Overcash.GS 126
S 365 (2023-2024) DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS/MULTIJURISDICTION. Filed Mar 23 2023, AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A DEFAULT JURISDICTION FOR A PARCEL OF LAND THAT LIES WITHIN THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION JURISDICTION OF MORE THAN ONE LOCAL GOVERNMENT.

Amends GS 160D-203, which provides that if a parcel of land lies within the planning and development regulation jurisdiction of more than one local government, the local governments may, by mutual agreement and with the landowner's written consent, assign exclusive planning and development regulation jurisdiction for the entire parcel to any one of those local governments; expands upon this provision to also allow such an agreement for additional phases identified or proposed future phases. Adds that if a mutual agreement does not exist, then the decision as to which jurisdiction controls an entire project, including utilities; annexation for utility access; if applicable, all proposed and future phases; and other services offered by the controlling jurisdiction are to be made by the developer. Allows the developer or petitioner to enter into an agreement with multiple jurisdictions for any part of the development subject to permission from the controlling jurisdiction. Specifies that this is only applicable to development regulations and that it does not affect taxation or other nonregulatory matters.

Intro. by Jarvis, Johnson, Moffitt.GS 160D
S 366 (2023-2024) BAN DELTA-8 & DELTA-9 ON SCHOOL GROUNDS. Filed Mar 23 2023, AN ACT TO BAN DELTA-8 AND DELTA-9 PRODUCTS FROM SCHOOL GROUNDS.

Amends GS 115C-407 (prohibiting tobacco use in school buildings, grounds, and at school sponsored events) as follows. Changes the implementing entity responsible for the adoption of a written policy prohibiting tobacco use to governing bodies of public school entities from local boards of education. (Currently, local boards of education are responsible for the adoption, implementation, and enforcement of the tobacco policy.) Makes conforming changes. Removes outdated language.

Enacts new GS 115C-407.1 (requiring a policy prohibiting use of certain hemp products in school buildings, grounds, and at school-sponsored events) as follows.  Defines hemp products to mean products derived from hemp, as defined in the State controlled substances act, and their synthetic counterparts designed, manufactured, or sold to be inhaled or otherwise consumed, including the substances commonly known as  "delta-8," "delta-9," and "CBD." Requires governing bodies of public school units to adopt a written policy prohibiting at all times the use of any hemp product by any person in school buildings, in school facilities, on school campuses, and in or on any other school property owned or operated by the public school unit. Further specifies that the policy must further prohibit the use of all tobacco products by persons attending a school-sponsored event at a location not listed in this subsection when in the presence of students or school personnel or in an area where smoking is otherwise prohibited by law. Sets forth the following minimum required elements of the policy: (1) adequate notice to students, parents, the public, and school personnel of the policy; (2) posting of signs prohibiting at all times the use of hemp products by any person in and on school property; and (3) requirements that school personnel enforce the policy. Allows governing bodies of public school units to permit hemp products to be included in instructional or research activities in public school buildings if the activity is conducted or supervised by the faculty member overseeing the instruction or research and the activity does not include smoking, chewing, or otherwise ingesting the hemp product. Clarifies that the governing body of a public school unit is not prohibited by the act or State law on smoking in public places (GS 143-595 through GS 143-601) from adopting and enforcing a more restrictive policy on the use of hemp products in school buildings, in school facilities, on school campuses, or at school-related or school-sponsored events, and in or on other school property.

Applies beginning with the 2023-24 school year. 

Intro. by Lazzara, Perry, McInnis.GS 115C
S 367 (2023-2024) INTERCEPT COMMUNICATIONS/ALL PARTIES CONSENT. Filed Mar 23 2023, AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE INTERCEPTION AND DISCLOSURE OF A WIRE, ORAL, OR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF ALL PARTIES TO THE COMMUNICATION.

Expands GS 15A-287, which makes it a Class H felony to intercept and use or disclose any wire, oral, or electronic communication without the consent of at least one party to the communication. Now provides for the described action to constitute the felony offense unless the person obtained prior consent of all parties to the communication. Adds to the activities that are deemed to not be unlawful: (1) for an investigative or law enforcement officer or a person acting under their direction to intercept a wire, oral, or electronic communication when the officer or person is a party to the communication, or one of the parties has given prior consent, and the purpose of the interception is to obtain criminal evidence; (2) for a law enforcement officer to intercept a communication as part of making a recording from a body-worn camera or a dashboard camera during the course of the officer's official duties; (3) for a telephone company employee to intercept a wire communication for the sole purpose of tracing its origin when requested by the recipient of the communication who alleges the communication to be obscene, harassing, or threatening; requires the employee to notify authorities within 48 hours of the interception; and (4) for a public utility employee or law enforcement agency, fire department, ambulance company, or other emergency medical services provider to intercept or disclose a communication when receiving or responding to an emergency call while engaged in any activity which is incident to their services or the protection of life or property. Makes technical and clarifying changes; makes language gender neutral. Applies to offenses committed on or after December 1, 2023.

Intro. by Moffitt.GS 15A
S 368 (2023-2024) ENABLING OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP REPORTING. Filed Mar 23 2023, AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE ADMINISTRATION OF A COMMON EXAMINATION TO A SAMPLE OF CERTAIN NONPUBLIC AND PUBLIC STUDENTS FOR THE PURPOSES OF ENABLING OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP GRANT PROGRAM REPORTING AND TO PROVIDE FOR FUNDS FOR THE EVALUATION.

Includes whereas clauses.

Amends GS 115C-562.2 to require an eligible student awarded an opportunity scholarship grant to attend a nonpublic school to participate, if selected, in administration of a common examination selected by the State Education Assistance Authority (Authority) for program evaluation purposes, in order to maintain eligibility for receipt of the scholarship grant.

Amends GS 115C-562.5 to require nonpublic schools that accept eligible students receiving opportunity scholarship grants to (1) administer or allow administration of a common examination to those students selected for purposes of program evaluation, and (2) provide to the Authority grade retention rates for students receiving scholarship grants and grade retention rates for the total number of students enrolled.

Amends GS 115C-562.7 to require the Authority to annually report to the specified NCGA committees on the evaluation of the opportunity scholarship grants as required by GS 115C-562.7A, as enacted. Eliminates previous reporting requirements of the Authority concerning scholarship grants.

Enacts GS 115C-562.7A to require the Authority to select an independent research organization to conduct research for the reporting required under GS 115C-562.7(c), as amended. Requires the Authority to select a common test to be used for scholarship grant evaluations. Requires the Authority to provide information to the organization to establish student samples. Details the information the organization is required to research and report to the Authority concerning learning gains and losses of students receiving scholarship grants, and competitive effects on public school performance on standardized tests as a result of the scholarship grant program (similar to the reporting requirements eliminated from GS 115C-562.7 by the act). Details student sample selection requirements and evaluation. Provides for schools to provide the organization with test results if a selected student has otherwise been administered the common test in that school year. Requires DPI and the Authority to provide aggregate test information for nonpublic and public students to the organization upon request. Deems all personally identifiable student information confidential and not public record.

Amends GS 115C-174.11 to mandate that DPI require local boards of education to participate in the administration of the common test for purposes set out in new GS 115C-562.7A. Adds that the testing should be conducted with the smallest sample size necessary to ensure valid comparisons.

The above provisions apply beginning with the 2023-24 school year.

Amends GS 115C-562.8 to allow the Authority to retain 4% of funds appropriated to award scholarship grants or $2.15 million each fiscal year for administrative costs for the scholarship program (was, up to 4% of the funds appropriated or $1.5 million). Adds a new requirement for the Authority to use up to $150,000 each fiscal year to cover expenses related to the selection of an independent research organization for program evaluation under new GS 115C-562.7A. Effective July 1, 2023.

Makes a conforming reporting deletion in Section 8.29 of SL 2013-360.

Requires the Authority to select an independent research organization beginning with the 2023-24 school year, with the first learning gains report required under GS 115C-562.7, as amended, due December 1, 2024.

Requires a nonpublic school enrolling a student receiving an opportunity scholarship grant for the 2023-24 school year to provide the Authority with data on grade retention required under GS 115C-562.5(a)(4b), as enacted, for the 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, and 2022-23 school years.

Intro. by Meyer, Chaudhuri, Blue.GS 115C
S 369 (2023-2024) FAIR ACCESS TO FINANCIAL SERVICES ACT. Filed Mar 23 2023, AN ACT TO ENACT THE FAIR ACCESS TO FINANCIAL SERVICES ACT.

Enacts new Article 26, Fair Access to Financial Services Act, to GS Chapter 53, providing as follows. Requires a financial institution operating in this state to make each financial product or service it offers available on proportionally equal terms to all persons engaged in a lawful activity. Prohibits denying a person engaged in a lawful activity a financial product or service based on a personal, ideological, moral, or political opinion. Requires a financial institution operating in this state to include a directive to comply with this GS Article in its written policies and procedures. Defines financial institution as: (1) a banking corporation, trust company, savings and loan association, credit union, or other person principally engaged in the business of lending money or receiving or soliciting money on deposit, not including entities chartered or supervised by a federal agency or agency of another state or (2) a payment processing platform or credit card company.

Allows the North Carolina Commissioner of Banks (Commissioner), after notice and opportunity for hearing, to revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew a financial institution's charter, license, or registration when there is a violation of this Article. 

Allows the Commissioner to examine a financial institution chartered or licensed by or registered with the Commissioner, with costs and expenses paid by the institution.  

Allows the Commissioner to receive complaints about a financial institution chartered or licensed by or registered with the Commissioner and allows examination of the institution upon receiving the complaint.  

Sets out provisions governing the confidentiality of information received by the Commissioner and for agreements for sharing that information.

Allows the Commissioner to adopt rules to enforce this Article. Allows a person aggrieved by any rule adopted or order issued by the Commissioner to appeal to the State Banking Commission for review upon providing a written notice of appeal within 20 days after the rule was adopted or order was issued. Sets out what must be included in the notice of appeal. Allows any party aggrieved by a decision of the State Banking Commission to petition for judicial review.

Allows the North Carolina Administrator of Credit Unions (Administrator) to, after notice and opportunity for hearing, revoke or suspend a credit union's certificate of approval for violations of this Article. Allows the Administrator to examine a credit union that is under the Administrator's supervision, with costs paid by the credit union. Allows the Administrator to receive a complaint from a person regarding a credit union under the Administrator's supervision and examine the credit union upon receiving the complaint. Allows the Administrator to adopt rules to enforce this Article.

Effective October 1, 2023.

Intro. by Moffitt, B. Newton, Hanig.GS 53

The Daily Bulletin: 2023-03-23

LOCAL/HOUSE BILLS
H 462 (2023-2024) CITY OF WASHINGTON/DEANNEXATION OF AIRPORT. Filed Mar 23 2023, AN ACT TO REMOVE THE WARREN FIELD AIRPORT PROPERTY FROM THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WASHINGTON.

Removes specified property from Washington's corporate limits. Specifies that the act has no effect upon the validity of any of the City's liens for ad valorem taxes or special assessments outstanding before the effective date of this act; allows the liens to be collected or foreclosed upon after the effective date of this act as though the property were still within the Washington corporate limits. 

Effective June 30, 2023. Specifies that property in the removed territory as of January 1, 2023, is no longer subject to municipal taxes for taxes imposed for taxable years beginning on or after July 1, 2023.

Intro. by Kidwell.UNCODIFIED, Beaufort
H 464 (2023-2024) BEAUFORT COUNTY LOCAL MATTERS. (NEW) Filed Mar 23 2023, AN ACT TO ALTER THE MANNER IN WHICH APPOINTMENTS ARE MADE TO THE WASHINGTON-WARREN AIRPORT AUTHORITY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOLS TO TEACH THE HILLSDALE COLLEGE CURRICULUM.

Amends Section 2 of SL 2022-34 to change the manner in which appointments are made to the Washington-Warren Airport Authority (Authority) and the composition of its members, as follows. Removes the Washington City Council (Council) as the sole appointing authority and makes conforming changes to the filling of vacancies. For those members appointed based on experience, changes the requirement from aviation experience to experience with aviation, drone, or business management. Removes the two members whose only qualifications are that they be a registered voter of the City of Washington and a registered voter of the County of Beaufort who may also be a registered voter in the City of Washington, respectively.  The Authority will now be comprised of the following seven members:

  • One member appointed by the City of Washington who is a registered voter in the City of Washington, with experience in aviation, drone, or business management.
  • Two members appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, both of whom are registered voters of the County of Beaufort with experience in aviation, drone, or business management but not registered voters of the City of Washington.
  • Two members appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the House, both of whom are registered voters of the County of Beaufort with experience in aviation, drone, or business management but not registered voters of the City of Washington.
  • One member is a registered voter of the County of Beaufort and not a registered voter of the City of Washington.
  • One member selected from the businesses located at the Washington-Warren Airport who is appointed by the members of the Authority at the first meeting of the Authority after their appointment.

Repeals Section 16 of SL 2022-34 (establishing the initial and continuing appointment authority of the Council).

Directs that the terms of current members of the Authority will expire six months after the date this act becomes law. Upon the expiration of those terms, directs that appointments will be made to the Authority as provided above, with three seats expiring in one year and two seats expiring in each of the next two years to stagger the terms. After establishing the staggered terms, all terms of office will be for three years as provided in Section 2 of SL 2022-34, as enacted by the act.

Intro. by Kidwell.Beaufort
H 468 (2023-2024) CAMERA ENFORCEMENT OF GREENSBORO SCHOOL ZONES. Filed Mar 23 2023, AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF GREENSBORO TO ESTABLISH A PILOT PROGRAM FOR THE USE OF ELECTRONIC SPEED-MEASURING SYSTEMS TO DETECT SPEED LIMIT VIOLATIONS IN SCHOOL ZONES.

Authorizes the City of Greensboro (City) to establish and implement a pilot program to use electronic speed-measuring systems to detect speed limit violations in school zones. Defines electronic speed-measuring systems (systems) as a mobile or fixed device (1) consisting of an automated traffic camera and sensor and (2) capable of measuring speed and producing digital photos of vehicles violating the school zone speed limit. Sets information and photograph requirements these systems must produce per violation. Requires the City to place notice within 1,000 feet of a system. Makes violations captured by systems subject to a $250 civil penalty. Bars assigning points to the owner or driver of the vehicle and specifies that violations are noncriminal. Details notice requirements for violations detected by systems, including that the notice must be delivered by first-class mail. Deems registered owners served five days after mailing, whereby owners have 30 days to remit payment or respond before becoming subject to an additional $125 civil penalty. Allows for owners to contest responsibility within 30 days of service by providing the City with a sworn affidavit stating the name and address of the person who had physical control of the vehicle at violation, or that the vehicle was stolen or lost at the time of violation, subject to specified content requirements; failure to respond within 30 days of service waives the right to contest responsibility. Allows for persons identified by owners as those in control of the vehicle at violation to be issued a citation in the same manner as a registered owner and subject to the described penalties. Requires provision of system photos of violations to the investigating law enforcement agency for use in proceedings. Requires law enforcement to notify the City when citations or arrests are made where systems are in use; bars the City from issuing a notice of violation or imposing penalties under the act. Requires the City to establish an administrative nonjudicial hearing process to review challenges and provides for appeal of final decisions to district court, with appeal of the district court's decision to the Court of Appeals. Authorizes the City and the Greensboro Public Schools Board of Education to enter into an interlocal agreement to implement the act. Requires the City to report no later than three years from implementation on the results of the program to the specified NCGA committee chairs. Requires the SBI to report program results within one year of implementation to the specified NCGA chairs; allows inclusion of legislative proposals for program expansion. Terminates the program at the earlier of either submission of the City's report to the NCGA or three years from the date the act becomes law.

Intro. by Clemmons, Hardister, Faircloth, Quick.Guilford
H 470 (2023-2024) GREENSBORO/WINSTON-SALEM CIVIL SERVICE BOARD. Filed Mar 23 2023, AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITIES OF GREENSBORO AND WINSTON-SALEM TO ESTABLISH A CIVIL SERVICE BOARD.

Amends the Charters of the Cities of Greensboro and Winston-Salem, SL 1959-1137 and SL 1927-232, respectively and as amended, adding a new section to each with the following identical provisions. 

Establishes a Civil Service Board (Board) as part of each City's government charged with oversight of their classified service, defined as all nonelected officers and employees of the City, the city manager, directors and assistant directors of departments, members of advisory boards appointed by department directors, clerks and deputy clerks, members of any board or commission appointed by the council, and employees of independent boards choosing their own employees. 

Provides for the composition of each five-member Board, including two members elected by members of the classified service. Details member eligibility and disqualifications. Allows for successive terms. Provides further details relating to service on and election to the Board. Bars engaging or benefiting from any contractual work or employment with the City for two years following serving on the Board. Specifies members are unpaid except for reimbursement permitted by city policies. Designates the city clerk or their designee as the Board Secretary and describes the duties and responsibilities of the Secretary, including meeting notices and electronic recordings of meetings. Requires the Board to meet annually to adopt a regular meeting schedule. Details notice and agenda requirements of Board meetings. Requires the Board to notify their Director of Human Resources (HR) of any actions, reports, or recommendations made by the Board within a reasonable time after a meeting, with HR then required to notify affected classified service members. Bars supervisors from prohibiting, directing, or discouraging employees from wearing their uniforms while attending Board meetings. 

Requires each Board to adopt substantive rules pertaining to classified service efficiency. Lists policies that such rules may provide for, among other things, such as position classification and standardization, disciplinary suspensions up to 90 days, and investigations and recordkeeping relating to classified service. Requires the Board to also adopt procedural rules. Describes the procedure for adoption or amendment of rules, including submission to the respective city council, public inspection and public hearing, and required approval by a majority vote of the council. Grants the council authority to amend the rules or amendments submitted to it for approval. 

Grants each city council (by majority vote of membership), the city manager, or the Board (by majority vote of membership) authority to make official investigations with regard to the operation and enforcement of the new section's provisions, the Board's rules, and the condition of civil service, and refer such matters to the Board for hearing or further investigation. Grants the power to compel witnesses and issue subpoenas for any investigation. Requires copies of investigation reports to be filed with the city clerk and open for public inspection pursuant to state law. 

Provides procedure for members of the classified service to request a hearing before the Board regarding discharge, suspension, rank reduction, transfer, or denial of promotion or raise; requires exhaustion of all remedies under the City's laws or policies prior to requesting a hearing with the Board. Establishes timelines for grievance procedures and Board hearings. Entitles members to representation at hearings before the Board. Grants the Board authority to issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses or the production of documents. Places the burden of justifying an act or omission on the City. Provides for the member to inspect and copy records the City plans to rely on upon written request. Requires the Board to render a decision affirming or rescinding the action or omission within 10 days of the hearing. Allows the Board to order the City to take additional steps for a just conclusion if the Board finds the action or omission unjustified. Further details requirements for orders of the Board. Provides for appeal of the Board's decision by the member or the City to superior court within 10 days of receipt of the Board's decision.

Authorizes the Board to designate independent legal counsel to advice and represent the Board, and requires the Board to establish a roster of attorneys for advising or in connection with grievance hearings. Provides for requirements and limitations as to such designations and rosters. Deems the City responsible for the costs of legal services. Details specific procedure for requesting the Office of the City Attorney to serve as legal advisor or attorney for the Board.

Deems the Board responsible for enforcement of the section's provisions and rules adopted thereunder. Authorizes disciplinary action up to and including dismissal for noncompliance. Subjects employees or officials who threaten or intimidate other employees from exercising their rights to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. 

Includes a severability clause. Provides for the act's provisions to supersede conflicting laws, rules, or clauses.

Intro. by Zenger, Hardister, K. Hall.Forsyth, Guilford
H 477 (2023-2024) HALIFAX-NORTHAMPTON AIRPORT AUTHORITY/LEASES. Filed Mar 23 2023, AN ACT TO EXEMPT LEASES OF PROPERTY BY THE HALIFAX-NORTHAMPTON REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY FROM GENERAL LAWS REGARDING DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY AND TO ALLOW THE AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO CERTAIN LEASES FOR A TERM OF UP TO FORTY YEARS.

Amends Section 4 of SL 1997-275, as amended, by changing the term of leases that the Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport Authority (Authority) may enter into concerning facilities related to the maintenance and furnishings of the air terminal from a term not to exceed 25 years to a term not to exceed 40 years. Exempts Authority’s leases of its personal and real property from the procedures set forth in Article 12 of GS Chapter 160A (pertaining to the sale and disposition of property), so that only property sold by the Authority is subject to those procedures. Permits these leases to be made on terms and conditions deemed advisable by the Authority.   

Intro. by Wray.UNCODIFIED, Halifax, Northampton

The Daily Bulletin: 2023-03-23

ACTIONS ON BILLS

Actions on Bills: 2023-03-23

PUBLIC BILLS

H 2: 2022 BUDGET TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS. (NEW)

    House: Ratified

H 11: SCHOOLS FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND.

    House: Pres. To Gov. 3/23/2023

H 76: ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE OPTIONS.

    House: Concurred On 3rd Reading
    House: Ordered Enrolled
    House: Ratified
    House: Pres. To Gov. 3/23/2023

H 77: DRIVERS LICENSE DESIGNATION/AUTISM.

    House: Passed 2nd Reading
    House: Passed 3rd Reading
    House: Special Message Sent To Senate
    Senate: Special Message Received From House
    Senate: Passed 1st Reading
    Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

H 96: NC REACH ACT.

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

H 97: IN-STATE TUITION PILOT PROGRAM.

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

H 113: PROHIBIT RENAMING OF FAYETTEVILLE STATE.

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

H 124: AUTHORIZE HAW RIVER STATE TRAIL.

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

H 134: SHP CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR CHANGES.-AB

    House: Reptd Fav
    House: Re-ref Com On Health

H 139: U.S. & N.C. FLAGS/MADE IN USA.

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

H 158: STANLY CC/CONTRACT DATE &AMP MCC STATUS.

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

H 159: ADOPT OFFICIAL NC DOGWOOD FESTIVAL.

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

H 168: DNCR AGENCY BILL.-AB

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

H 180: ADOPT HAYWOOD COUNTY AS ELK CAPITAL OF NC.

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

H 187: EQUALITY IN EDUCATION.

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

H 210: REDUCE BARRIERS TO STATE EMPLOYMENT.

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

H 223: OSHR/VARIOUS SHRA CHANGES.

    House: Reptd Fav Com Substitute
    House: Re-ref Com On Judiciary 1

H 225: DESIGNATE STATE BALLOON RALLY.

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

H 248: REMEMBER 9/11 WITH FREEDOM FLAG.

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

H 250: DEATH BY DISTRIBUTION/GOOD SAMARITAN/AUTOPSY. (NEW)

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

H 252: MULTIJURISDICTIONAL PROPERTY.

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

H 278: THE RAKIM SHACKLEFORD EMBALMING FLUID ACT.

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

H 282: TRADE SCHOOLS STUDY.

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

H 288: REMOVE FEE/FIRE DEPT. &AMP RESCUE SQUAD PLATE.

    House: Passed 2nd Reading
    House: Passed 3rd Reading
    House: Special Message Sent To Senate
    Senate: Special Message Received From House
    Senate: Passed 1st Reading
    Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

H 296: ADOPT VETERANS HISTORY MUSEUM.

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

H 320: CREATE BLDG. CODE PERMIT TECH. CERT.

    House: Reptd Fav
    House: Re-ref Com On Finance

H 332: STREAMLINE COMM./MULTIFAM. BLDG. PLAN REVIEW.

    House: Reptd Fav
    House: Re-ref Com On Finance

H 364: 2023 UNC SELF-LIQUIDATING CAPITAL PROJECTS.

    House: Reptd Fav Com Substitute
    House: Re-ref Com On Finance

H 411: GENERAL ASSEMBLY APPOINTMENTS.

    House: Regular Message Sent To Senate
    Senate: Regular Message Received From House
    Senate: Passed 1st Reading
    Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
    Senate: Withdrawn From Com
    Senate: Ref To Com On Select Committee on Nominations

H 429: MAKE STREET TAKEOVERS UNLAWFUL.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref to the Com on Transportation, if favorable, Judiciary 2, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

H 430: GOVERNOR'S BUDGET.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

H 431: NEW ARCHITECT RECRUITMENT ACT.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref to the Com on Commerce, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

H 432: PRINCIPAL LICENSURE CHANGES.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref to the Com on Education - K-12, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

H 433: HAND HYGIENE PILOT PROGRAM.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref to the Com on Health, if favorable, Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

H 434: NATIONAL INST. OF MINORITY ECO. DEV. FUNDING.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

H 436: PERMANENT PLATES FOR WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref to the Com on Transportation, if favorable, Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

H 437: TOWN OF GREENVILLE BULKHEAD REPAIR/FUNDS.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

H 439: RBG ACT.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

H 440: DIRECT CARE WORK WAGE INCREASES/INNOV. WAIVER.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

H 442: UI DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENTS/FUNDS.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref to the Com on Judiciary 1, if favorable, Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

H 443: RENEWABLE ENERGY TAX CREDIT.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

H 444: SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER/UPDATE LANGUAGE.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref to the Com on Judiciary 1, if favorable, Health, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

H 445: OPEN MEETING CHANGES. (NEW)

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref to the Com on Local Government, if favorable, Judiciary 1, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref to the Com on Local Government, if favorable, Judiciary 1, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

H 446: EXPEDITE SURPLUS PROP./EDUCATIONAL ORGS.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref to the Com on Education - Universities, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

H 447: CLARIFY MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER LAWS.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref to the Com on Transportation, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

H 448: VARIOUS MOTOR VEHICLE LAW REVISIONS.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref to the Com on Transportation, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

H 450: PHARMACIST PROVIDED HEALTH CARE SERVICES.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref to the Com on Health, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

H 451: NONCONTIGUOUS EXPANSION OF MSDS.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref to the Com on Local Government, if favorable, Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

H 455: EXPEDITE WATER/WASTEWATER FRANCHISE TRANSFER.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref to the Com on Energy and Public Utilities, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

H 456: REPEAL VEHICLE EMISSIONS INSPECTION RQMT'S.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref to the Com on Transportation, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

H 463: NC FARMLAND AND MILITARY PROTECTION ACT.

    House: Filed

H 465: N.C. RES. ENLISTED MILITARY PAY TAX DEDUCTION.

    House: Filed

H 466: ALLOW TEMPORARY DWELLINGS DURING CONSTRUCTION.

    House: Filed

H 467: LOBBYIST FAST PASS.

    House: Filed

H 469: FORECLOSURES/EXTEND SERVICEMEMBER PROTECTIONS.

    House: Filed

H 471: STATE AUDITOR/INFO. SYSTEMS/CORRECTIVE ACTION.

    House: Filed

H 472: REQUIRE STATE AUDITOR TO BE A CPA.

    House: Filed

H 473: MODIFY LOW-SPEED VEHICLE DEFINITION.

    House: Filed

H 474: FACILITATE SMALL HOUSING.

    House: Filed

H 475: REVISE CERTAIN BALLOT &AMP 48-HOUR REPORT REQS.

    House: Filed

H 476: INCREASE PERSONAL NEEDS ALLOWANCE/MEDICAID.

    House: Filed

H 478: SUPPORT STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES ACT.

    House: Filed

H 479: RECOVERY REBATE FOR WORKING FAMILIES ACT.

    House: Filed

H 480: ADOPT DOC WATSON DAY.

    House: Filed

S 41: GUARANTEE 2ND AMEND FREEDOM AND PROTECTIONS. (NEW)

    Senate: Vetoed 03/24/2023

S 54: CONFIRM KATHERINE BOSKEN, COMM. OF BANKS.

    Senate: Ratified
    Senate: Ch. Res 2023-5

S 83: NO HIGH-RISK APPS/GOVERNMENT NETWORKS & DEVICES. (NEW)

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

S 100: AUTHORIZE HAW RIVER STATE TRAIL.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

S 174: REV. LAWS TECH., CLARIFYING, & ADMIN. CHNGS.

    House: Regular Message Sent To Senate
    Senate: Regular Message Received For Concurrence in H Com Sub
    Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

S 187: TEACHER LICENSURE CHANGES (NEW).

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

S 195: UNC OMNIBUS.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

S 269: EXEMPT CERTAIN DOD CHILD CARE CTRS/LIC. REQS.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

S 291: QRIS/STAR RATING SYSTEM REFORM.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

S 308: GUARDIANSHIP RIGHTS/MODIFY FIREARMS RETRIEVAL. (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

S 349: WHIZ KIDS/SLOW POKES VOTER REGISTRATION.

    Senate: Passed 1st Reading
    Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

S 350: 2023 SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT.

    Senate: Passed 1st Reading
    Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

S 351: STATEWIDE YEAR-ROUND SCHOOL STUDY.

    Senate: Passed 1st Reading
    Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

S 352: REMOVE FOREIGN CITIZENS FROM VOTING ROLLS.

    Senate: Passed 1st Reading
    Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

S 353: RBG ACT.

    Senate: Passed 1st Reading
    Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

S 354: NC TEN.

    Senate: Passed 1st Reading
    Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

S 355: CLARIFY DEFINITION/PROPERTY-HAULING VEHICLES.

    Senate: Passed 1st Reading
    Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

S 356: CLARIFY MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER LAWS.

    Senate: Passed 1st Reading
    Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

S 357: VARIOUS MOTOR VEHICLE LAW REVISIONS.

    Senate: Passed 1st Reading
    Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

S 358: REDIRECT LOTTERY ADVERTISING FOR FOSTER CARE.

    Senate: Passed 1st Reading
    Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

S 359: MEDAL OF VALOR AWARD FOR EMER. RESPONDERS.

    Senate: Passed 1st Reading
    Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

S 360: MODIFY VICTIM AND SEX OFFENSE REGISTRY LAWS.

    Senate: Passed 1st Reading
    Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

S 361: STOP ADDICTION FRAUD ETHICS ACT OF 2023.

    Senate: Passed 1st Reading
    Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

S 362: FUNDS/FARMLAND PRESERVATION.

    Senate: Filed

S 363: ESTABLISH INDEPENDENT STATE FIRE MARSHAL.

    Senate: Filed

S 364: NONDISCRIMIN & DIGNITY IN STATE WORK. (NEW)

    Senate: Filed
    Senate: Filed

S 365: DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS/MULTIJURISDICTION.

    Senate: Filed

S 366: BAN DELTA-8 & DELTA-9 ON SCHOOL GROUNDS.

    Senate: Filed

S 367: INTERCEPT COMMUNICATIONS/ALL PARTIES CONSENT.

    Senate: Filed

S 368: ENABLING OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP REPORTING.

    Senate: Filed

S 369: FAIR ACCESS TO FINANCIAL SERVICES ACT.

    Senate: Filed

Actions on Bills: 2023-03-23

LOCAL BILLS

H 133: GRAHAM COUNTY OCCUPANCY TAX.

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

H 184: MAGGIE VALLEY DEV. AUTH. (NEW)

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

H 213: INDIAN TRAIL/STALLINGS OCCUPANCY TAX AUTH.

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

H 220: LANSING/JEFFERSON/STOKES OCC. TAX AUTH. (NEW)

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

H 231: YANCEY COUNTY OCCUPANCY TAX MODIFICATION. (NEW)

    House: Passed 2nd Reading
    House: Placed On Cal For 03/28/2023

H 232: MITCHELL COUNTY OCCUPANCY TAX INCREASE.

    House: Passed 2nd Reading
    House: Placed On Cal For 03/28/2023

H 233: AVERY COUNTY OCCUPANCY TAX MODIFICATION.

    House: Passed 2nd Reading
    House: Placed On Cal For 03/28/2023

H 238: TOWN OF CLAYTON OCCUPANCY TAX.

    House: Passed 2nd Reading
    House: Placed On Cal For 03/28/2023

H 240: TOWN OF FOUR OAKS OCC. TAX AUTHORIZATION.

    House: Passed 2nd Reading
    House: Placed On Cal For 03/28/2023

H 242: WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH INITIATIVE ORDINANCES.

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

H 308: ALEXANDER CO. BD. OF ED. REFERENDUM.

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

H 435: BULKHEAD AUTHORITY FOR CAROLINA BEACH.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref to the Com on Local Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

H 438: FRANKLIN/GRANVILLE RECOGNIZED COMMON BOUNDARY.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref to the Com on Local Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

H 441: CLARIFY ANIMAL WELFARE ACT.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref to the Com on Judiciary 1, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

H 449: CERTAIN BEACH TOWNS/NAVIGABLE WATERS.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref to the Com on Local Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

H 452: FRANKLIN CO. BD. OF ED. ELECT. METHOD. (NEW)

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref to the Com on Local Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref to the Com on Local Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

H 453: CABARRUS COUNTY BD COMMISSIONER/VACANCIES. (NEW)

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref to the Com on Local Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref to the Com on Local Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

H 454: CONCORD/DISTRIBUTION OF ABC NET PROFITS.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref to the Com on Local Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

H 462: CITY OF WASHINGTON/DEANNEXATION OF AIRPORT.

    House: Filed

H 464: BEAUFORT COUNTY LOCAL MATTERS. (NEW)

    House: Filed
    House: Filed

H 468: CAMERA ENFORCEMENT OF GREENSBORO SCHOOL ZONES.

    House: Filed

H 470: GREENSBORO/WINSTON-SALEM CIVIL SERVICE BOARD.

    House: Filed

H 477: HALIFAX-NORTHAMPTON AIRPORT AUTHORITY/LEASES.

    House: Filed

S 126: CITY OF ASHEVILLE/PARKING METER PROCEEDS.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

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