NC LEAF FUNDS.

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View NCGA Bill Details2017-2018 Session
House Bill 129 (Public) Filed Thursday, February 16, 2017
AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO PROVIDE NC LEAF THE FUNDS NECESSARY TO CONTINUE PROVIDING LOAN REPAYMENT ASSISTANCE FOR PUBLIC INTEREST ATTORNEYS, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA COURTS COMMISSION.
Intro. by Destin Hall, Rogers, Duane Hall, John.

Status: Ref To Com On Appropriations (House Action) (Feb 20 2017)

Bill History:

H 129

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Feb 16 2017 - View Summary

    Appropriates $500,000 in recurring funds from the General Fund to the Department of Justice for the 2017-18 fiscal year, to be allocated to the North Carolina Legal Education Assistance Fund (NC LEAF).  Provides that these funds are to be used to assist public interest attorneys with student loan repayment, and are to restore reductions made to NC LEAF in fiscal years 2009-10, 2010-11, and 2011-12.

    Effective July 1, 2017.