Amends GS 120-11.1 to restrict the number of days the General Assembly may meet to (1) 135 calendar days in odd-numbered years, with one allowable extension of 10 calendar days by joint resolution and (2) 60 calendar days in even-numbered years, with one allowable extension of 10 calendar days by joint resolution. Excludes reconvened sessions under Article III, Section 5, of the North Carolina Constitution from the time calculation. Prohibits actions other than adjournment after these time limits have expired.
LIMIT SESSION LENGTH.
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AN ACT TO LIMIT THE LENGTH OF LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS.Intro. by Chaudhuri, Tillman.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate Action) (Mar 27 2017)
Bill History:
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Thu, 23 Mar 2017 Senate: Filed
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Mon, 27 Mar 2017 Senate: Passed 1st Reading
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Mon, 27 Mar 2017 Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
S 387
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