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| We need your help to stop this bad bill.
Together, these provisions greatly undermine local elected officials' ability to protect your communities, while the buffer provisions destroy vital water quality protections. |
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Monday, August 24, 2015
Keep North Carolina Waters Safe
Thank you for standing up for North Carolina,
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
#NCGA Senate Calendar April 15, 2015
The Senate Calendar has been posted on the N.C. General Assembly's website.
http://www.ncleg.net/
NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY
2015 SESSION
SENATE CALENDAR
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
| Senate Convenes - 2:00 p.m. | Legislative Day 44 |
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| CALL TO ORDER | Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest, President |
| PRAYER | The Reverend Peter Milner, Senate Chaplain |
JOURNAL APPROVAL
RATIFICATION OF BILLS ORDERED ENROLLED
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
REPORTS OF SELECT COMMITTEES
INTRODUCTIONS
MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
VETO MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
SPECIAL ORDERS
GENERAL ORDERS
PUBLIC BILLS
SECOND READING
| Barringer |
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| AMEND CERTAIN REQS/PERMANENCY INNOVATION COMM. |
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| 3-24-15 | Rules | ||
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| 3-26-15 | W/D Rules; rerefer Health Care | ||
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| 4-14-15 | Fav | ||
| Hartsell | 2nd Ed. | |||
| PUBLIC AUTHORITIES/NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS. | Com Sub | |||
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| 3-26-15 | Rules | ||
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| 3-30-15 | W/D Rules; rerefer Judiciary II | ||
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| 4-14-15 | Unfav bill; Judiciary II Com Sub Adopted | ||
| Pate |
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| HEALTH CHOICE TECHNICAL REVISIONS.-AB |
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| 3-26-15 | Rules | ||
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| 3-30-15 | W/D Rules; rerefer Health Care | ||
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| 4-14-15 | Fav | ||
PUBLIC BILLS (continued)
SECOND READING (continued)
| Gunn, Clark |
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| MODIFY SUNSET RE: CONTINGENT AUDITS. |
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| 3-30-15 | Commerce | ||
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| 4-14-15 | Fav | ||
| Hastings, Bradford, Pendleton, Farmer-Butterfield | 2nd Ed. | ||
| LINEMAN APPRECIATION DAY IN NC. | Com Sub | ||
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| 4-2-15 | Rules | |
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| 4-13-15 | W/D Rules; rerefer St. and Loc. Gov. | |
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| 4-14-15 | Fav | |
FOR ADOPTION
| Pate, Meredith, Rabin |
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| HONOR STATE'S VETERANS. |
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| 3-30-15 | Rules | ||
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| 4-14-15 | W/D Rules; Cal 4‑15‑15 | ||
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Wednesday, April 15
| JOINT APPROPRIATIONS ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | 8:30 a.m. | 643 LOB |
| AGRICULTURE/ENVIRONMENT/ | 10:00 a.m. | 544 LOB |
| SELECT COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS | 10:00 a.m. | 1027/1128 LB |
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| Confirm Director of SBI | ||||
| EDUCATION/HIGHER EDUCATION | 11:00 a.m. | 544 LOB |
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| Teacher Attrition Data | ||||
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| Student Assault On Teacher/Felony Offense | ||||
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| Pilot/Sports for Students w/ Disabilities | ||||
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| Uniform Political Activity/Employees | ||||
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| Note: Committee will vote on nominees for State Board of Community Colleges | ||||
| TRANSPORTATION | 11:00 a.m. | 1027/1128 LB |
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| Rail Corridor Lease/City of Wilmington | ||||
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| Motor Vehicle Service Agreement Amendments | ||||
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| Distribution of Highway Use Tax and Fees | ||||
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| Motor Vehicle Tax: Waive Penalties/Interest | ||||
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| DOT/Purchase of Contaminated Land-AB | ||||
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| License Plate/Retired Register of Deeds | ||||
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| Limit Storage Fees on Damaged Vehicle | ||||
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| Priority Pass/Ferry | ||||
COMMITTEE MEETINGS (continued)
Wednesday, April 15 (continued)
| WORKFORCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | 12:00 p.m. | 544 LOB |
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| Workforce Enrichment/Veterans | ||||
| RULES AND OPERATIONS OF THE SENATE | 4:00 p.m. | 1027/1128 LB |
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| Clarify Laws on Exec. Orders and Appointments | ||||
Thursday, April 16
| JOINT APPROPRIATIONS ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | 8:30 a.m. | 643 LOB |
| u CROSSOVER DEADLINE u Thursday, April 30, 2015 |
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| SARAH LANG Principal Clerk |
Friday, April 10, 2015
Letter from Rep. Larry Hall, “help to stop discrimination.”
North Carolina House Republicans are considering passing HB 348 – a bill that would effectively legalize discrimination and allow individual businesses to target and deny services to members of the LGBT community.
Similar legislation in Indiana and Arkansas has drawn national attention and sparked significant backlash. Individuals are boycotting the states and businesses are threatening to relocate. HB 348 is more extreme than either version passed in those two states.
We believe that North Carolina should be open and tolerant. Our state should embrace our diversity and welcome all who want to live, work and raise a family here in North Carolina.
There is simply no place for discriminatory legislation like HB 348 if North Carolina wants to continue to grow, protect its reputation nationally and recruit major companies to locate here.
The time to stop this hateful legislation is now. That is why we are calling on Speaker Tim Moore to publically announce that HB 348 will not be heard in committee and will not be voted on in the North Carolina House.
Our goal is to collect 2,500 signatures before the House reconvenes after the Easter holiday. Please sign our petition and forward it to 5 friends to help us hit this goal. I will personally deliver the petition to Speaker Moore’s office to be sure your voice is heard.
Sincerely,
Representative Larry D. Hall
Democratic Leader, NC House Democratic Caucus
P.S. For more information on HB 348 you can click here. Please help us stop discrimination in its tracks by signing our petition today and forwarding it to 5 friends.
#NCGA House Calendar April 13, 2015
The House Calendar has been posted to the NCGA website.
http://www.ncleg.net/Calendars/CurrentCalendars/CurrentHouseCalendar.pdf
| HOUSE CALENDAR 40th Legislative Day Monday, April 13, 2015 House Convenes at 7:00 P.M. |
Tim Moore, Speaker
INTRODUCED BILLS
(Reminder: Members may electronically cosponsor these bills until 5:00 p.m. Tuesday)
| HB | R. Johnson REPORTS/VETERANS SERVED BY HOUSING PROGRAMS. | |
| HB | Pittman PARENT-TAUGHT DRIVER EDUCATION. | |
| HB | R. Johnson REDUCE UNFAIR BARRIERS TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT. | |
| HB | Horn AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR LICENSING BOARD. | |
| HB | Meyer and Hardister (Primary Sponsors) ALLOW PROTECTED CONSUMER SECURITY FREEZES. | |
| HB | Harrison and G. Martin (Primary Sponsors) DO NOT CALL REGISTRY/ROBOCALL PREVENTION. | |
| HB | Harrison, Fisher and Carney (Primary Sponsors) HEALTHY AND HIGH-PERFORMING SCHOOLS. | |
| HB | Harrison, Insko and Fisher (Primary Sponsors) CITIZENS UNITED DISCLOSURES. | |
| HB | Harrison and Fisher (Primary Sponsors) ENACT DEATH WITH DIGNITY ACT. | |
| HB | Pierce, G. Graham, Willingham and Floyd (Primary Sponsors) "BAN THE BOX". | |
| HB | Brawley CLARIFY POLITICAL SIGN ORDINANCE AUTHORITY. | |
| HB | McNeill JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY STUDY/CRIMINAL RULES OF DISCOVERY. | |
| HB | McNeill PROBATION VIOLATION COURT COSTS. | |
| HB | McNeill LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT. | |
| HB | Cotham and Lewis (Primary Sponsors) LOBBYIST EXPENDITURE REPORTS - TRANSPARENCY. | |
| HB | Hager and Elmore (Primary Sponsors) DRIVERS LICENSE/CONCEALED CARRY. | |
| HB | Harrison, Fisher, Luebke and D. Hall (Primary Sponsors) OMNIBUS ACT REGARDING COAL-BASED ENERGY. | |
| HB | Harrison, Fisher, Luebke and D. Hall (Primary Sponsors) FOSSIL FUELS PUBLIC FUNDS DIVESTMENT REPORT. |
INTRODUCED BILLS
(continued)
(Reminder: Members may electronically cosponsor these bills until 5:00 p.m. Tuesday)
| HB | Insko, Fisher and Harrison (Primary Sponsors) PUBLIC FINANCING OF MUNICIPAL CAMPAIGNS. | |
| HB | Insko END OVARIAN CANCER/LICENSE PLATE. | |
| HB | Dobson DEVICE AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT PERMIT REQUIREMENTS. | |
| HB | Meyer SCHOOL PERFORMANCE GRADES CALCULATION. |
CALENDAR
LOCAL BILLS
SECOND AND THIRD READINGS
| HB | Avila, Adcock and D. Hall (Primary Sponsors) ZONING/RECREATIONAL LAND REQUIREMENT-MORRISVILLE. (Local Government) (1st Edition) | |
| HB | Dollar, Adcock and D. Hall (Primary Sponsors) TOWN OF CARY/RELEASE UNNEEDED EASEMENTS. (Local Government) (1st Edition) |
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
(Three digit rooms = Legislative Office Building - Four digit rooms = Legislative Building)
| Tuesday, April 14 | Room | Time |
| APPROPRIATIONS, CAPITAL | 425 | 8:30 am |
| APPROPRIATIONS, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (JOINT) | 643 | 8:30 am |
| APPROPRIATIONS, TRANSPORTATION | 1228/1327 | 8:30 am |
| EDUCATION - COMMUNITY COLLEGES | 643 | 11:00 am |
| HB | Beaufort Co. CC/Washington Co. | ||
| HB | Tri-County CC/Bd. of Trustees. | ||
| HB | CC Innovative Pilot Program. |
| EDUCATION - K-12 | 643 | 10:00 am |
| HB | Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention/Students. | ||
| HB | Repeal Personal Ed Plans/Trans Teams & Plans. | ||
| HB | Statewide School Safety Management. |
| FINANCE -- CORRECTED | 544 | 8:30 am |
| HB | Expand 1%/$80 Rate for Mill Machinery. | ||
| HB | Building Code Reg. Reform. | ||
| HB | Dispute Resolution Amendments. | ||
| HB | NCUC Reg. Fee Changes. |
| INSURANCE | 1228/1327 | 1:00 pm |
| HB | Captive Insurance Amendments. | ||
| HB | Amend Insurance Laws.-AB | ||
| HB | Insurance Technical Changes.-AB |
| JUDICIARY II | 421 | 1:00 pm |
| HB | Compliance Court Costs. |
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
(continued)
(Three digit rooms = Legislative Office Building - Four digit rooms = Legislative Building)
| Tuesday, April 14 | Room | Time |
| JUDICIARY II -- (CONTINUED) | 421 | 1:00 pm |
| HB | Allow Use of Pepper Spray by EMS Workers. | ||
| HB | Toxicology Reports/District Court. | ||
| HB | IDS Efficiency Act. |
| PENSIONS AND RETIREMENT | 415 | 10:00 am |
| HB | Retirement Admin. Changes Act of 2015.-AB | ||
| HB | Escheat Fund Modifications.-AB | ||
| HB | Sheriffs' Supp. Pension Fund/Sick Leave. | ||
| HB | Increase Sheriffs' Supp. Pension Court Cost. | ||
| HB | Probation/Parole Officers Retirement. |
| TRANSPORTATION | 643 | 12:00 pm |
| HB | Handicapped Parking/Veterans Plate. | ||
| HB | Restore Driving Privileges/Competency. | ||
| HB | Handicap Placard/Med. Recertification. | ||
| HB | Regional Transportation Authority Revisions. | ||
| HB | Clarify Dealer Plate Requirements. | ||
| HB | DOT Sales of Unused Property. |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Joint Legislative Program Evaluation Oversight Committee will meet Monday, April, 13, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. in Room 544 of the Legislative Office Building.
The Joint Legislative Program Evaluation Oversight Committee/Personal Services Contracts Committee will meet Tuesday, April, 14, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. in Room 421 of the Legislative Office Building.
2015 House Request/Filing Deadlines
| Drafts | To Bill Drafting By 4:00 PM | Filed in House By 4:00 PM |
| Public Bills & Resolutions (Not Appropriations or Finance) | Thursday, April 2 | Tuesday, April 14 |
| Public Bills (Appropriations and Finance) | Thursday, April 2 | Filed in House by 3:00 PM Thursday, April 16 |
Crossover Deadline: Thursday, April 30
Eligible to file in 2015 but no deadlines:
1. Redistricting bills for House, Senate, Congress or local entities (H).
2. Ratification of amendments to the Constitution of the United States (H).
3. Bills introduced on the report of the House Committees on Appropriations, Finance, or Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House. (H).
4. Resolution for consideration of a gubernatorial nomination or appointment that requires confirmation by the General Assembly or the Senate. (S).
5. Adjournment resolution (H & S).
*Revised per HR 481
4/02/2015
Denise G. Weeks
Principal Clerk
