Bill Summary for S 626 (2011-2012)

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Jun 28 2012

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View NCGA Bill Details2011-2012 Session
Senate Bill 626 (Public) Filed Thursday, April 14, 2011
AUTHORIZING THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM EVALUATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE TO DIRECT THE PROGRAM EVALUATION DIVISION TO STUDY THE PROGRESS OF CLEANUP AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES' HANDLING OF CONTAMINATION PRESENT IN THE AREA SURROUNDING THE FACILITY OWNED BY ALCOA POWER GENERATING, INC., LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF BADIN IN STANLY COUNTY.
Intro. by Hartsell, Bingham.

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House committee substitute makes the following changes to 2nd edition. Completely rewrites bill, with new title: DIRECTING THE LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION TO STUDY FERRY TOLLS AND JUVENILE JUSTICE REFORMS. Directs Legislative Research Commission to study the economic impact of ferry tolls on business, travel, and tourism in coastal areas and specifies factors to be considered in the study. Also directs the Commission to study the state’s juvenile justice system and identify reforms that may reduce long-term recidivism and specifies that study must (1) determine reforms needed to implement SB 434, Edition 3, raising the age for juvenile jurisdiction for misdemeanors; (2) evidence-based models for reducing recidivism; (3) how to reserve secure facilities for the most troubled youth; (4) best practices for community-based programs; and (5) how to prepare local prisons for implementation of regulations related to the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003, P.L. 108-79. Requires Commission to report findings and recommendations to the 2013 General Assembly upon its convening.