Bills & Legislation

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A DISASTER READINESS AND RESPONSE FUND.

IV John R. BellRepublican

AN ACT TO DEVELOP POLICIES TO RESTRICT STUDENT USE OF CELL PHONES IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Brent JacksonRepublican

AN ACT TO AMEND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS, TO ESTABLISH NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMORANDUMS OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, AND TO MAKE OTHER CHANGES TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS IN NORTH CAROLINA.

Mark BrodyRepublican

AN ACT TO REMOVE THE EXEMPTION FOR EDUCATIONAL INTERPRETERS OR TRANSLITERATORS FROM THE LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA INTERPRETER AND TRANSLITERATOR LICENSURE ACT.

Hugh BlackwellRepublican

AN ACT TO STUDY ALTERNATIVE METHODS FOR HIGHWAY FUNDING.

Erin ParéRepublican

AN ACT TO REQUIRE LICENSURE FOR LOCKSMITH BUSINESSES, TO MODIFY REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCKSMITH APPRENTICES, TO CLARIFY LOCKSMITH LICENSING REQUIREMENTS AND EXEMPTIONS, AND TO STRENGTHEN ENFORCEMENT OF THE LOCKSMITH LICENSING ACT.

Mike SchietzeltRepublican

AN ACT TO INCREASE THE PUNISHMENT FOR COMMITTING THE OFFENSE OF DISSEMINATING HARMFUL MATERIAL TO MINORS OR EXHIBITING HARMFUL PERFORMANCES TO MINORS; TO ESTABLISH THE OFFENSE OF HABITUAL INDECENT EXPOSURE; TO ADD THE OFFENSES OF DISSEMINATING HARMFUL MATERIAL TO MINORS AND EXHIBITING HARMFUL PERFORMANCES TO MINORS TO THE LIST OF CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS THAT MAY REQUIRE REGISTRATION UNDER THE SEX OFFENDER AND PUBLIC PROTECTION REGISTRATION PROGRAM; AND TO PROHIBIT TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES FROM PROVIDING SERVICE TO UNEMANCIPATED MINORS WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING CONSENT FROM THE MINOR'S PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN.

John A. TorbettRepublican

AN ACT ALLOWING MOBILE TATTOO PARLORS.

Jonathan L. AlmondRepublican

AN ACT IMPOSING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE EXPIRATION OF CERTAIN CLASS C DRIVERS LICENSES.

Jay AdamsRepublican

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE STUDY COMMISSION ON LARGE LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS.

Donny LambethRepublican

AN ACT REQUIRING NOTICE AND CONSENT BEFORE AN INSURANCE INSTITUTION OR AGENT MAY USE VEHICLE TELEMATICS DATA.

Donnie LoftisRepublican

AN ACT TO REQUIRE ASSESSORS TO PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS OF CERTAIN INFORMATION RELATED TO THE REVALUATION OF REAL PROPERTY AND TO REQUIRE BUDGET OFFICERS TO PUBLISH AN ESTIMATE OF THE REVENUE-NEUTRAL RATE DURING YEARS IN WHICH A REAPPRAISAL OCCURS.

Erin ParéRepublican

AN ACT TO REMOVE CLASS SIZE REQUIREMENTS AND TO REQUIRE FIFTY PERCENT OF TEACHERS IN A PUBLIC SCHOOL TO HAVE A LICENSE.

David WillisRepublican

AN ACT TO REDUCE AND BETTER MANAGE THE DISPOSAL OF SINGLE-USE WASTE.

Harry WarrenRepublican

AN ACT TO CREATE THE SMALL BUSINESS RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAM AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS.

John L. LoweryRepublican

AN ACT TO REFORM LOCAL GOVERNMENT DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS IN THIS STATE.

Jeff ZengerRepublican

AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH, TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO NONPROFIT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS FOR THE PURCHASE AND DISTRIBUTION OF LONG-ACTING REVERSIBLE CONTRACEPTIVES.

Monika Johnson-HostlerDemocrat

AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE WILDLIFE LAWS, AS REQUESTED BY THE WILDLIFE RESOURCES COMMISSION.

Jay AdamsRepublican

AN ACT TO CONDUCT A STUDY FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND REFORM FOR FAIR COMPETITION IN NORTH CAROLINA'S ENERGY MARKET.

Jr. Ben T. MossRepublican

AN ACT TO ALLOW LIVE-IN DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS IN GROUP HOMES.

Sarah CrawfordDemocrat

AN ACT TO DIRECT AND FUND THE ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND CREATION OF A DISASTER FOCUSED CONSTITUENT ENGAGEMENT PORTAL AND TO ESTABLISH LIMITS OF CONTRACTOR LIABILITY UNDER CERTAIN STATE PROCUREMENT CONTRACTS.

Todd JohnsonRepublican

AN ACT TO CHANGE THE PROPERTY TAX EXCLUSION FOR SOLAR ENERGY ELECTRIC SYSTEMS, TO PROHIBIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR FACILITIES THAT ARE NOT QUALIFYING FACILITIES UNDER PURPA, AND TO REQUIRE FINANCIAL ASSURANCE FOR EXISTING SOLAR ENERGY FACILITIES.

Jimmy DixonRepublican

AN ACT ENACTING REVISIONS TO THE INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION ACT, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE.

Chris HumphreyRepublican

AN ACT TO REQUIRE AT LEAST THREE CREDIT HOURS OF INSTRUCTION IN AMERICAN HISTORY OR AMERICAN GOVERNMENT IN ORDER TO GRADUATE FROM A CONSTITUENT INSTITUTION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA WITH A BACCALAUREATE DEGREE OR A COMMUNITY COLLEGE WITH AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE.

Keith KidwellRepublican

AN ACT TO ALLOW HERTFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS TO ALIGN THEIR SCHOOL CALENDAR WITH THE SCHOOL CALENDAR OF ROANOKE-CHOWAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

Bill WardRepublican

AN ACT PROVIDING THAT A SHERIFF SHALL NOT DISCHARGE A DEPUTY SHERIFF OR OTHER EMPLOYEE IN THE OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF FOR FAILING TO MAKE A CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION TO THE SHERIFF OR THE SHERIFF'S CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE.

Dana JonesRepublican

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE GENETIC COUNSELORS LICENSURE BOARD AND TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF GENETIC COUNSELING.

Larry W. PottsRepublican

AN ACT TO REQUIRE MILITARY ADMISSIONS DEFERMENT FOR CERTAIN PERSONS ADMITTED TO CONSTITUENT INSTITUTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AND TO PROVIDE IN-STATE TUITION TO CERTAIN HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS.

MD Grant L. CampbellRepublican

AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE NATIONAL REGISTRY OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS EXAMINATION FOR CREDENTIALING AS VARIOUS EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL.

Mark PlessRepublican

AN ACT TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT SPENDING.

Brian EchevarriaRepublican

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT INTERCHANGE FEES ON SALES TAX OR GRATUITIES.

Julia C. HowardRepublican

AN ACT TO MODIFY CALCULATION OF TRANSPORTATION GOODS UNIT PRICING COST.

Allen ChesserRepublican

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT CONTENT THAT IS HARMFUL TO MINORS IS NOT MADE AVAILABLE IN SCHOOLS AND TO ESTABLISH A PRIVATE CAUSE OF ACTION FOR PARENTS, GUARDIANS, STUDENTS, OR RESIDENTS OF A COUNTY AGAINST A PUBLIC SCHOOL UNIT THAT IS VIOLATING THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 7B OF CHAPTER 115C OF THE GENERAL STATUTES, CHAPTER 114A OF THE GENERAL STATUTES, OR PART 3 OF ARTICLE 1A OF CHAPTER 90 OF THE GENERAL STATUTES.

Brent JacksonRepublican

AN ACT TO REVISE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF HAZING AND TO REQUIRE EDUCATION ENTITIES TO ESTABLISH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO PREVENT HAZING.

Stephen M. RossRepublican

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A JOINT LEGISLATIVE STUDY COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A STATE INFRASTRUCTURE BANK TO SUSTAINABLY FINANCE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS AND DRIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH IN THE STATE.

Brandon LoftonDemocrat

AN ACT TO INCREASE AFFORDABLE HOUSING BY ALLOWING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OR SITING OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS.

Vernetta AlstonDemocrat

AN ACT TO ENACT THE FARMERS PROTECTION ACT TO PREVENT DISCRIMINATION IN FINANCING AGAINST FARMERS.

Brent JacksonRepublican

AN ACT DIRECTING THE STATE HEALTH DIRECTOR TO ISSUE A STATEWIDE STANDING ORDER TO ALLOW PHARMACISTS TO DISPENSE IVERMECTIN WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION; AND PROVIDING IMMUNITY FROM CIVIL OR CRIMINAL LIABILITY FOR THE STATE HEALTH DIRECTOR AND ANY PHARMACIST WHO DISPENSES IVERMECTIN PURSUANT TO THE STATEWIDE STANDING ORDER.

Jonathan L. AlmondRepublican

AN ACT TO PROVIDE MILITARY FAMILIES ADDITIONAL TIME TO PROVIDE PROOF OF RESIDENCY FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL ENROLLMENT.

Donnie LoftisRepublican

AN ACT TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL SALES OF NATURAL, UNPASTEURIZED MILK.

Matthew WinslowRepublican

AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS IN THE TOWN OF ORIENTAL SHALL BE HELD IN EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS.

Keith KidwellRepublican

AN ACT TO CREATE CONSUMER PROTECTIONS FOR SECONDARY TICKET PURCHASERS AND TO PROHIBIT SECONDARY TICKET SELLERS FROM USING THE NAME OF A VENUE OR EVENT IN THEIR WEBSITE ADDRESS.

David WillisRepublican

AN ACT TO MODIFY THE PROCESS BY WHICH UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, PUBLIC AUTHORITIES, AND LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS SELECT AN ACCOUNTANT TO CONDUCT ANNUAL AUDITS; AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE STATE AUDITOR TO ASSIST LOCAL GOVERNMENTS WITH FINANCIAL RECORD KEEPING.

Matthew WinslowRepublican

AN ACT ENACTING THE G.U.A.R.D. (GUARANTEEING UNINTERRUPTED ACCESS TO RESIDENT DIGNITY) ACT TO PERMIT RESIDENTS OF NURSING HOMES AND ADULT CARE HOMES, AND THEIR FAMILIES, TO MONITOR RESIDENTS THROUGH THE USE OF ELECTRONIC MONITORING DEVICES AT THE EXPENSE OF THE RESIDENTS; TO REQUIRE NURSING HOMES AND ADULT CARE HOMES TO PROVIDE A POWER SOURCE AND MOUNTING SPACE FOR ELECTRONIC MONITORING DEVICES; TO PROHIBIT NURSING HOMES AND ADULT CARE HOMES FROM REFUSING TO ADMIT RESIDENTS BECAUSE OF A REQUEST TO INSTALL AN ELECTRONIC MONITORING DEVICE; TO ALLOW RECORDINGS FROM RESIDENTS' ELECTRONIC MONITORING DEVICES TO BE ADMISSIBLE IN CRIMINAL AND CIVIL ACTIONS, SUBJECT TO THE RULES OF EVIDENCE; AND TO IMPOSE CRIMINAL PENALTIES ON NURSING HOMES AND ADULT CARE HOMES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE G.U.A.R.D. ACT.

David WillisRepublican

AN ACT TO EXPAND THE ELDERLY OR DISABLED PROPERTY TAX HOMESTEAD EXCLUSION.

Erin ParéRepublican

AN ACT ELIMINATING DRIVING ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATE AND WAITING PERIOD REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF LEARNER'S PERMITS AND PROVISIONAL DRIVERS LICENSES.

David WillisRepublican

AN ACT TO ENACT THE PROTECT OUR NORTH CAROLINA TOWERS AND TRUCKERS ACT.

Jeffrey C. McNeelyRepublican

AN ACT TO REQUIRE SUICIDE PREVENTION EDUCATION BE PART OF THE SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH POLICY OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL.

Ray PickettRepublican

AN ACT ADOPTING THE VETERANS HISTORY MUSEUM OF THE CAROLINAS AS THE STATE'S VETERANS HISTORY MUSEUM.

Mike ClampittRepublican

AN ACT TO ENSURE ACCESS TO AN EARLY AND ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS OF DEMENTIA IN ORDER TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO CARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR, ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF, AND REDUCE THE FINANCIAL IMPACT OF THE CONDITION ON NORTH CAROLINIANS.

Diane WheatleyRepublican