The Daily Bulletin: 2023-07-10

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The Daily Bulletin: 2023-07-10

PUBLIC/HOUSE BILLS
H 34 (2023-2024) PROTECT THOSE WHO SERVE AND PROTECT ACT. Filed Jan 30 2023, AN ACT ENACTING THE PROTECT THOSE WHO SERVE AND PROTECT ACT.

AN ACT ENACTING THE PROTECT THOSE WHO SERVE AND PROTECT ACT. SL 2023-76. Enacted July 7, 2023. Effective December 1, 2023.

Intro. by Hastings, Saine, Carson Smith, Pyrtle.GS 14
View summary Animals, Courts/Judiciary, Criminal Justice, Criminal Law and Procedure, Government, Public Safety and Emergency Management, Health and Human Services, Health, Health Care Facilities and Providers, Military and Veteran's Affairs
H 173 (2023-2024) TREASURY ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES ACT.-AB Filed Feb 22 2023, AN ACT MAKING CLARIFYING AND ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES TO LAWS RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE TREASURER'S BANKING OPERATIONS AND INVESTMENT PROGRAMS, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE TREASURER.

AN ACT MAKING CLARIFYING AND ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES TO LAWS RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE TREASURER'S BANKING OPERATIONS AND INVESTMENT PROGRAMS, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE TREASURER. SL 2023-93. Enacted July 10, 2023, Effective July 10, 2023. 

Intro. by Ross, Carson Smith.GS 147
View summary Government, State Agencies, Department of State Treasurer
H 181 (2023-2024) UNCLAIMED PROPERTY DIVISION CHANGES.-AB Filed Feb 22 2023, AN ACT MAKING VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE UNCLAIMED PROPERTY DIVISION STATUTES AND WAIVING FEES FOR ESTATE ADMINISTRATION LIMITED TO CERTAIN PROPERTIES HELD IN THE ESCHEAT FUND, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE TREASURER.

AN ACT MAKING VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE UNCLAIMED PROPERTY DIVISION STATUTES AND WAIVING FEES FOR ESTATE ADMINISTRATION LIMITED TO CERTAIN PROPERTIES HELD IN THE ESCHEAT FUND, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE TREASURER. SL 2023-88. Enacted July 10, 2023. Section 7 is effective January 1, 2024. The remainder is effective July 10, 2023.

Intro. by Hardister, Rudow, Carson Smith.GS 7A, GS 116B
View summary Development, Land Use and Housing, Property and Housing, Government, State Agencies, Department of State Treasurer
H 203 (2023-2024) DST TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.-AB Filed Feb 23 2023, AN ACT MAKING TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS AND OTHER CONFORMING AND CLARIFYING CHANGES TO THE LAWS GOVERNING THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, AND TO OTHER RELATED STATUTES, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE TREASURER.

AN ACT MAKING TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS AND OTHER CONFORMING AND CLARIFYING CHANGES TO THE LAWS GOVERNING THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, AND TO OTHER RELATED STATUTES, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE TREASURER. SL 2023-89. Enacted July 10, 2023. Effective January 1, 2024.

Intro. by Wheatley, Carson Smith.GS 128, GS 136, GS 143A, GS 146
View summary Employment and Retirement, Government, State Agencies, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (formerly Dept. of Cultural Resources), Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Public Safety, Department of State Treasurer, Office of State Auditor, State Government, State Personnel
H 344 (2023-2024) MENTAL HEALTH LIC. FAIR PRACTICE STDS. (NEW) Filed Mar 9 2023, AN ACT TO MAKE REGULATORY CHANGES AND CREATE OVERSIGHT REQUIREMENTS TO THE DIVISION OF HEALTH SERVICE REGULATION'S MENTAL HEALTH LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION SECTION.

AN ACT TO MAKE REGULATORY CHANGES AND CREATE OVERSIGHT REQUIREMENTS TO THE DIVISION OF HEALTH SERVICE REGULATION'S MENTAL HEALTH LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION SECTION. SL 2023-80. Enacted July 7, 2023. Effective October 1, 2023.

Intro. by Willis, Clemmons, Lambeth, Jeffers.UNCODIFIED
View summary Government, State Agencies, Department of Health and Human Services, Health and Human Services, Health, Health Care Facilities and Providers, Public Health, Mental Health
H 387 (2023-2024) MEDAL OF VALOR AWARD FOR FIRST RESPONDERS. (NEW) Filed Mar 15 2023, AN ACT TO CREATE THE MEDAL OF VALOR AWARD FOR FIRST RESPONDERS.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE MEDAL OF VALOR AWARD FOR FIRST RESPONDERS. SL 2023-94. Enacted July 10, 2023. Effective July 10, 2023.

Intro. by Miller.GS 143A, GS 147
View summary Government, Public Safety and Emergency Management, State Government, Executive
H 484 (2023-2024) MENTAL HEALTH CONFIDENTIAL INFO. DISCLOSURE. Filed Mar 27 2023, AN ACT TO MODIFY THE LAW PERTAINING TO THE RELEASE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION BY MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

AN ACT TO MODIFY THE LAW PERTAINING TO THE RELEASE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION BY MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL REGULATIONS. SL 2023-95. Enacted July 10, 2023. Effective October 1, 2023.

Intro. by Blackwell, Sasser, K. Baker, Crutchfield.GS 122C
View summary Government, State Agencies, Department of Health and Human Services, Health and Human Services, Mental Health
H 488 (2023-2024) CODE COUNCIL REORG. AND VAR. CODE AMEND. Filed Mar 27 2023, AN ACT TO REORGANIZE THE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL AND CREATE THE RESIDENTIAL CODE COUNCIL, TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BUILDING CODE AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, AND TO INCREASE THE PROJECT COST MINIMUM FOR APPLICABILITY OF GENERAL CONTRACTOR LICENSING REQUIREMENTS.

The Governor vetoed the act on July 7, 2023. The Governor's objections and veto message are available here: https://webservices.ncleg.gov/ViewBillDocument/2023/6812/0/H488-BD-NBC-11126.

Intro. by Brody, D. Hall, Cotham, Riddell.GS 44A, GS 87, GS 113A, GS 143, GS 153A, GS 160A, GS 160D
View summary Development, Land Use and Housing, Building and Construction, Land Use, Planning and Zoning, Property and Housing, Environment, Environment/Natural Resources, Government, State Agencies, Department of Environmental Quality (formerly DENR), Local Government, Public Enterprises and Utilities
H 605 (2023-2024) SCHOOL THREAT ASSESSMENT TEAMS. Filed Apr 13 2023, AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THREAT ASSESSMENT TEAMS IN PUBLIC SCHOOL UNITS, TO ESTABLISH PEER-TO-PEER COUNSELING IN PUBLIC SCHOOL UNITS, TO CLARIFY THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION SHALL PARTICIPATE IN THE ADOPTION OF POLICIES REGARDING PLACEMENT AND CONTENTS OF SCHOOL CRISIS KITS IN PUBLIC SCHOOL UNITS, TO EXPAND LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCESS FROM ONLY TRADITIONAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO ALL PUBLIC SCHOOL UNITS, AND TO EXPAND DATA COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS REGARDING SCHOOL SAFETY EXERCISES FROM ONLY TRADITIONAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO ALL PUBLIC SCHOOL UNITS.

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THREAT ASSESSMENT TEAMS IN PUBLIC SCHOOL UNITS, TO ESTABLISH PEER-TO-PEER COUNSELING IN PUBLIC SCHOOL UNITS, TO CLARIFY THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION SHALL PARTICIPATE IN THE ADOPTION OF POLICIES REGARDING PLACEMENT AND CONTENTS OF SCHOOL CRISIS KITS IN PUBLIC SCHOOL UNITS, TO EXPAND LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCESS FROM ONLY TRADITIONAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO ALL PUBLIC SCHOOL UNITS, AND TO EXPAND DATA COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS REGARDING SCHOOL SAFETY EXERCISES FROM ONLY TRADITIONAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO ALL PUBLIC SCHOOL UNITS. SL 2023-78. Enacted July 7, 2023. Effective July 7, 2023, except as otherwise provided, and applies with the beginning of the 2024-25 school year.

Intro. by Torbett, Blackwell.GS 115C, GS 116, GS 122C
View summary Education, Elementary and Secondary Education, Government, Public Safety and Emergency Management, State Agencies, Department of Public Instruction
H 618 (2023-2024) CHARTER SCHOOL REVIEW BOARD. Filed Apr 13 2023, AN ACT TO CONVERT THE CHARTER SCHOOLS ADVISORY BOARD INTO THE CHARTER SCHOOLS REVIEW BOARD, TO SHIFT THE AUTHORITY TO APPROVE CHARTERS FROM THE STATE BOARD TO THE REVIEW BOARD, AND TO CREATE A RIGHT OF APPEAL TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION FROM REVIEW BOARD DECISIONS.

The Governor vetoed the act on July 7, 2023. The Governor's objections and veto message are available here: https://webservices.ncleg.gov/ViewBillDocument/2023/6813/0/H618-BD-NBC-11127. 

Intro. by Cotham, Moore, D. Hall, Willis.GS 115C, GS 135
View summary Education, Elementary and Secondary Education, Government, State Agencies, State Board of Education
H 627 (2023-2024) ON-SITE WASTEWATER RULES IMPLEMENTATION. Filed Apr 17 2023, AN ACT TO DIRECT THE COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC HEALTH TO IMPLEMENT ITS ON-SITE WASTEWATER RULES DIFFERENTLY AND READOPT ITS RULES CONSISTENT WITH THAT IMPLEMENTATION.

AN ACT TO DIRECT THE COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC HEALTH TO IMPLEMENT ITS ON-SITE WASTEWATER RULES DIFFERENTLY AND READOPT ITS RULES CONSISTENT WITH THAT IMPLEMENTATION. SL 2023-77. Enacted July 7, 2023. Effective January 1, 2024.

Intro. by Brody, Dahle, N. Jackson, Cairns.UNCODIFIED
View summary Development, Land Use and Housing, Building and Construction, Environment, Government, APA/Rule Making, State Agencies, Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (formerly Dept. of Cultural Resources), Local Government, Health and Human Services, Health, Public Health, Public Enterprises and Utilities
H 628 (2023-2024) AMEND ON-SITE WASTEWATER/ENVIRONMENT STATUTES. Filed Apr 17 2023, AN ACT TO AMEND THE STATUTES GOVERNING ON-SITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS, TO MAKE CERTAIN NC ON-SITE WASTEWATER CONTRACTORS AND INSPECTORS CERTIFICATION BOARD CHANGES, TO DIRECT THE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL TO CREATE AN ON-SITE WASTEWATER EXISTING SYSTEM AFFIDAVIT, TO MAKE CERTAIN WASTEWATER ELECTRICAL CHANGES, TO MAKE CERTAIN CHANGES TO PRIVATE DRINKING WATER WELL BUILDING INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION, TO PROHIBIT FORCED SEWER CONNECTIONS IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS, AND TO ESTABLISH A REGISTERED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATION UNDER THE STATE BOARD OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST EXAMINERS.

AN ACT TO AMEND THE STATUTES GOVERNING ON-SITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS, TO MAKE CERTAIN NC ON-SITE WASTEWATER CONTRACTORS AND INSPECTORS CERTIFICATION BOARD CHANGES, TO DIRECT THE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL TO CREATE AN ON-SITE WASTEWATER EXISTING SYSTEM AFFIDAVIT, TO MAKE CERTAIN WASTEWATER ELECTRICAL CHANGES, TO MAKE CERTAIN CHANGES TO PRIVATE DRINKING WATER WELL BUILDING INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION, TO PROHIBIT FORCED SEWER CONNECTIONS IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS, AND TO ESTABLISH A REGISTERED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATION UNDER THE STATE BOARD OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST EXAMINERS. SL 2023-90. Enacted July 10, 2023. Effective July 10, 2023, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Brody, Dahle, N. Jackson, Cairns.GS 87, GS 90A, GS 130A, GS 153A, GS 160A, GS 160D
View summary Business and Commerce, Occupational Licensing, Development, Land Use and Housing, Building and Construction, Land Use, Planning and Zoning, Environment, Environment/Natural Resources, Government, State Agencies, Department of Environmental Quality (formerly DENR), Department of Health and Human Services, Local Government, Health and Human Services, Health, Public Health
H 674 (2023-2024) CHILD ADVOCACY CENTERS/SHARE INFORMATION. Filed Apr 18 2023, AN ACT TO SET CERTAIN CRITERIA FOR CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE STATE FUNDS, TO GOVERN THE SHARING OF INFORMATION AND RECORDS OF CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAMS, AND TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN IMMUNITY FOR CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS.

AN ACT TO SET CERTAIN CRITERIA FOR CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE STATE FUNDS, TO GOVERN THE SHARING OF INFORMATION AND RECORDS OF CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAMS, AND TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN IMMUNITY FOR CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS. SL 2023-96. Enacted July 10, 2023. Effective July 1, 2024.

Intro. by Saine, Riddell, Crawford, Potts.GS 7B, GS 108A
View summary Courts/Judiciary, Juvenile Law, Abuse, Neglect and Dependency, Government, Public Records and Open Meetings, Public Safety and Emergency Management, State Agencies, Department of Health and Human Services, Health and Human Services, Social Services, Child Welfare
H 782 (2023-2024) CODE EXEMPTION FOR TEMP. MOVIE SETS. Filed Apr 18 2023, AN ACT TO AMEND THE NORTH CAROLINA BUILDING CODE EXCLUSION FOR TEMPORARY MOTION PICTURE, TELEVISION, AND THEATER STAGE SETS AND SCENERY TO EXEMPT THEM FROM USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION UNDER THE CODE; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO ESTABLISH AN APPROVAL PROCESS FOR RADON PROFICIENCY PROGRAMS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT EVIDENCE OF A LICENSEE HAVING MAINTAINED A LICENSE IN GOOD STANDING UNDER ARTICLE 2 OF CHAPTER 87 OF THE GENERAL STATUTES FOR AT LEAST FIFTEEN YEARS SHALL BE ACCEPTED AS EXPERIENCE FOR PLUMBING AND HEATING QUALIFICATIONS BY THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PLUMBING, HEATING, AND FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS.

AN ACT TO AMEND THE NORTH CAROLINA BUILDING CODE EXCLUSION FOR TEMPORARY MOTION PICTURE, TELEVISION, AND THEATER STAGE SETS AND SCENERY TO EXEMPT THEM FROM USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION UNDER THE CODE; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO ESTABLISH AN APPROVAL PROCESS FOR RADON PROFICIENCY PROGRAMS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT EVIDENCE OF A LICENSEE HAVING MAINTAINED A LICENSE IN GOOD STANDING UNDER ARTICLE 2 OF CHAPTER 87 OF THE GENERAL STATUTES FOR AT LEAST FIFTEEN YEARS SHALL BE ACCEPTED AS EXPERIENCE FOR PLUMBING AND HEATING QUALIFICATIONS BY THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PLUMBING, HEATING, AND FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS. SL 2023-91. Enacted July 10, 2023. Section 3 is effective July 1, 2023. The remainder is effective July 10, 2023.

Intro. by Cotham, Saine, Bradford, Zenger.GS 87, GS 143
View summary Business and Commerce, Occupational Licensing, Development, Land Use and Housing, Building and Construction, Government, State Agencies, Department of Health and Human Services
H 790 (2023-2024) INNOCENCE INQUIRY COMMISSION PROVISIONS. Filed Apr 18 2023, AN ACT TO MODIFY LAWS RELATING TO THE NORTH CAROLINA INNOCENCE INQUIRY COMMISSION AND TO MODIFY VARIOUS LAWS RELATED TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.

AN ACT TO MODIFY LAWS RELATING TO THE NORTH CAROLINA INNOCENCE INQUIRY COMMISSION AND TO MODIFY VARIOUS LAWS RELATED TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE. SL 2023-74. Enacted July 7, 2023. Effective July 7, 2023, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Pyrtle.GS 15A
View summary Courts/Judiciary, Juvenile Law, Delinquency, Court System, Administrative Office of the Courts, Criminal Justice, Corrections (Sentencing/Probation), Criminal Law and Procedure
H 813 (2023-2024) THE PRETRIAL INTEGRITY ACT. Filed Apr 18 2023, AN ACT TO MODIFY LAWS RELATING TO PRETRIAL RELEASE.

AN ACT TO MODIFY LAWS RELATING TO PRETRIAL RELEASE. SL 2023-75. Enacted July 7, 2023. Effective July 7, 2023, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Bradford, D. Hall, A. Jones.GS 7B, GS 15A
View summary Courts/Judiciary, Juvenile Law, Delinquency, Criminal Justice, Criminal Law and Procedure
H 814 (2023-2024) EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT MODS. Filed Apr 18 2023, AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACT AND OTHER PROVISIONS GOVERNING EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.

AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACT AND OTHER PROVISIONS GOVERNING EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY. SL 2023-92. Enacted July 10, 2023. Effective July 10, 2023.

Intro. by Pless.GS 102, GS 153A, GS 166A
View summary Government, Public Safety and Emergency Management, State Agencies, Department of Public Safety, Local Government
H 815 (2023-2024) THE LOVING HOMES ACT. Filed Apr 18 2023, AN ACT TO ALLOW ONE CHILD OR SIBLINGS IN FOSTER CARE TO BE PLACED IN A FAMILY FOSTER HOME IF THE FOSTER FAMILY HAS FIVE BIOLOGICAL CHILDREN.

AN ACT TO ALLOW ONE CHILD OR SIBLINGS IN FOSTER CARE TO BE PLACED IN A FAMILY FOSTER HOME IF THE FOSTER FAMILY HAS FIVE BIOLOGICAL CHILDREN. SL 2023-82. Enacted July 7, 2023. Section 1 is effective on October 1, 2023, if a State Plan amendment is not necessary to implement G.S. 131D-10.2C, as enacted in Section 1. Section 1 is effective on the date the amended family foster care home rule is approved by the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services in accordance with Section 3, if applicable, to implement G.S. 131D-10.2C, as enacted in Section 1. The remainder is effective July 7, 2023.

Intro. by Chesser, Loftis, Reeder, Willingham.GS 131D
View summary Courts/Judiciary, Juvenile Law, Abuse, Neglect and Dependency, Government, State Agencies, Department of Health and Human Services, Health and Human Services, Social Services, Child Welfare

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PUBLIC/SENATE BILLS
S 45 (2023-2024) CADC SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS. Filed Jan 31 2023, AN ACT TO MODIFY THE SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELORS AND CERTIFIED CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADDICTIONS PROFESSIONALS.

AN ACT TO MODIFY THE SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELORS AND CERTIFIED CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADDICTIONS PROFESSIONALS. SL 2023-83. Enacted July 7, 2023. Effective October 1, 2023.

Intro. by Krawiec, Burgin, Corbin.GS 90
View summary Business and Commerce, Occupational Licensing, Courts/Judiciary, Criminal Justice, Health and Human Services, Health, Public Health, Mental Health
S 91 (2023-2024) AMEND RULE 4/ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE. Filed Feb 9 2023, AN ACT AMENDING RULE 4 OF THE NORTH CAROLINA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE TO ALLOW ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE USING AN OFFICIAL FORM, TO MAKE STREET TAKEOVERS UNLAWFUL, TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO COURTROOM PROCEDURES, AND TO ALLOW FOR EVEN-YEAR ELECTIONS FOR CERTAIN SANITARY DISTRICT BOARDS, AND TO MAKE AN ABC TECHNICAL CORRECTION.

AN ACT AMENDING RULE 4 OF THE NORTH CAROLINA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE TO ALLOW ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE USING AN OFFICIAL FORM, TO MAKE STREET TAKEOVERS UNLAWFUL, TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO COURTROOM PROCEDURES, AND TO ALLOW FOR EVEN-YEAR ELECTIONS FOR CERTAIN SANITARY DISTRICT BOARDS, AND TO MAKE AN ABC TECHNICAL CORRECTION. SL 2023-97. Enacted July 10, 2023. Effective July 10, 2023, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Galey, Sawrey, B. Newton.GS 1A, GS 7A, GS 15A, GS 18B, GS 20, GS 130A
View summary Alcoholic Beverage Control, Courts/Judiciary, Civil, Civil Procedure, Motor Vehicle, Court System, Administrative Office of the Courts, Criminal Justice, Criminal Law and Procedure, Government, Elections, Local Government
S 135 (2023-2024) REGISTERED VET. TECH. MODIFICATION. Filed Feb 20 2023, AN ACT TO PREVENT PERSONS FROM USING A TITLE OR ABBREVIATION INDICATING THE QUALIFICATION AS A REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN REGISTERED WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA VETERINARY MEDICAL BOARD.

AN ACT TO PREVENT PERSONS FROM USING A TITLE OR ABBREVIATION INDICATING THE QUALIFICATION AS A REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN REGISTERED WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA VETERINARY MEDICAL BOARD. SL 2023-81. Enacted July 7, 2023. Effective December 1, 2023.

Intro. by Rabon.GS 90
View summary Animals, Business and Commerce, Occupational Licensing, Health and Human Services, Health, Health Care Facilities and Providers
S 171 (2023-2024) DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCY BILL.-AB Filed Feb 28 2023, AN ACT TO MODIFY LAWS RELATED TO PUBLIC SAFETY, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.

AN ACT TO MODIFY LAWS RELATED TO PUBLIC SAFETY, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY. SL 2023-86. Enacted July 10, 2023. Effective July 10, 2023, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Daniel.GS 14, GS 20, GS 127A, GS 132, GS 143B, GS 146
View summary Courts/Judiciary, Motor Vehicle, Criminal Justice, Criminal Law and Procedure, Government, Public Safety and Emergency Management, State Agencies, Department of Public Safety, State Government, State Property, Military and Veteran's Affairs
S 246 (2023-2024) PROPERTY OWNERS PROTECTION ACT. Filed Mar 8 2023, AN ACT TO AMEND WHAT CONSTITUTES THE CRIME OF SECOND DEGREE TRESPASS TO INCLUDE ENTERING OR REMAINING ON THE CURTILAGE OF A DWELLING BETWEEN THE HOURS OF MIDNIGHT AND 6:00 A.M.

AN ACT TO AMEND WHAT CONSTITUTES THE CRIME OF SECOND DEGREE TRESPASS TO INCLUDE ENTERING OR REMAINING ON THE CURTILAGE OF A DWELLING BETWEEN THE HOURS OF MIDNIGHT AND 6:00 A.M. SL 2023-85. Enacted July 8, 2023. Effective December 1, 2023.

Intro. by Britt, Perry.GS 14
View summary Courts/Judiciary, Criminal Justice, Criminal Law and Procedure
S 389 (2023-2024) PARENT CONSENT TO DONATE BLOOD/TECH CORRECT. (NEW) Filed Mar 28 2023, AN ACT TO ALLOW PERSONS SIXTEEN AND SEVENTEEN YEARS OF AGE TO GIVE OR DONATE BLOOD WITH WRITTEN PARENTAL CONSENT AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE MIDWIFERY STATUTES.

AN ACT TO ALLOW PERSONS SIXTEEN AND SEVENTEEN YEARS OF AGE TO GIVE OR DONATE BLOOD WITH WRITTEN PARENTAL CONSENT AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE MIDWIFERY STATUTES. SL 2023-79. Enacted July 7, 2023. Effective July 7, 2023, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Hise, Mayfield.GS 90, GS 130A
View summary Health and Human Services, Health, Health Care Facilities and Providers
S 507 (2023-2024) CHIROPRACTIC PRECEPTORSHIP MODIFICATIONS. Filed Apr 3 2023, AN ACT TO ALLOW STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN CHIROPRACTIC PRECEPTORSHIP PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN SERVICES UNDER DIRECT SUPERVISION.

AN ACT TO ALLOW STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN CHIROPRACTIC PRECEPTORSHIP PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN SERVICES UNDER DIRECT SUPERVISION. SL 2023-84. Enacted July 7, 2023. Effective October 1, 2023.

Intro. by Hise, Krawiec, Corbin.GS 90
View summary Business and Commerce, Occupational Licensing, Health and Human Services, Health, Health Care Facilities and Providers
S 722 (2023-2024) CHILD CARE FLEXIBILITIES. Filed Apr 6 2023, AN ACT TO PROVIDE FLEXIBILITIES IN CHILD CARE TO ADDRESS THE WORKFORCE SHORTAGE BY RECOGNIZING THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE (CDA) CREDENTIAL IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FLEXIBILITIES IN CHILD CARE TO ADDRESS THE WORKFORCE SHORTAGE BY RECOGNIZING THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE (CDA) CREDENTIAL IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. SL 2023-87. Enacted July 10, 2023. Effective October 1, 2023.

Intro. by Krawiec.UNCODIFIED
View summary Education, Preschool, Government, State Agencies, Department of Health and Human Services, Health and Human Services, Social Services, Child Welfare

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The Daily Bulletin: 2023-07-10

ACTIONS ON BILLS

Actions on Bills: 2023-07-10

PUBLIC BILLS

H 173: TREASURY ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES ACT.-AB

    House: Signed by Gov. 7/10/2023
    House: Ch. SL 2023-93

H 181: UNCLAIMED PROPERTY DIVISION CHANGES.-AB

    House: Signed by Gov. 7/10/2023
    House: Ch. SL 2023-88

H 203: DST TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.-AB

    House: Signed by Gov. 7/10/2023
    House: Ch. SL 2023-89

H 387: MEDAL OF VALOR AWARD FOR FIRST RESPONDERS. (NEW)

    House: Signed by Gov. 7/10/2023
    House: Ch. SL 2023-94

H 484: MENTAL HEALTH CONFIDENTIAL INFO. DISCLOSURE.

    House: Signed by Gov. 7/10/2023
    House: Ch. SL 2023-95

H 488: CODE COUNCIL REORG. AND VAR. CODE AMEND.

    House: Placed On Cal For 07/12/2023

H 618: CHARTER SCHOOL REVIEW BOARD.

    House: Placed On Cal For 07/12/2023

H 628: AMEND ON-SITE WASTEWATER/ENVIRONMENT STATUTES.

    House: Signed by Gov. 7/10/2023
    House: Ch. SL 2023-90

H 674: CHILD ADVOCACY CENTERS/SHARE INFORMATION.

    House: Signed by Gov. 7/10/2023
    House: Ch. SL 2023-96

H 782: CODE EXEMPTION FOR TEMP. MOVIE SETS.

    House: Signed by Gov. 7/10/2023
    House: Ch. SL 2023-91

H 814: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT MODS.

    House: Signed by Gov. 7/10/2023
    House: Ch. SL 2023-92

S 91: AMEND RULE 4/ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE.

    Senate: Signed by Gov. 7/10/2023
    Senate: Ch. SL 2023-97

S 171: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCY BILL.-AB

    Senate: Became Law W/o Signature
    Senate: Ch. SL 2023-86

S 246: PROPERTY OWNERS PROTECTION ACT.

    Senate: Ch. SL 2023-85

S 722: CHILD CARE FLEXIBILITIES.

    Senate: Signed by Gov. 7/10/2023
    Senate: Ch. SL 2023-87

Actions on Bills: 2023-07-10

No local actions on bills

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