House Roll-Call Votes
HB135 — Landfill Permit Fee: Adjusts the fee schedule for permits for sanitary landfills and transfer stations to reflect extension of the duration of these permits. Introduced by Rep. Ruth Samuelson, R-Mecklenburg.
Adopted 113-0. Sent to the Senate for consideration
YES
John Bell, George Graham
HR198 — March of Dimes Anniversary: Honors the memory of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who established the March of Dimes and joins the North Carolina Chapter on its observance of the 75th anniversary of the March of Dimes. Introduced by Rep. Donny Lambeth, R-Forsyth.
Adopted 110-0
YES
John Bell, George Graham
HB203 — Homeowner Protection Act: Revises various sections of the Homeowner/Home Buyer Protection Act. Introduced by Rep. Paul Stam, R-Wake.
Adopted 112-1. Sent to the Senate for consideration
YES
John Bell, George Graham
HB240 — Insurance Changes: Expands the choices for health insurance in North Carolina by exempting health insurance companies from outdated risk exposure requirements; helps mortgage guaranty companies adjust their capital and surplus requirements; and clarifies consumer choice in homeowner’s coverage for wind and hail. Introduced by Rep. Jerry Dockham, R-Davidson.
Adopted 110-1. Sent to the Senate for consideration
YES
John Bell, George Graham
HB248 — Taxpayer Debt Information Act: Requires disclosure on the ballot that authorization of indebtedness includes interest and that taxes may be levied to repay the indebtedness. Introduced by Rep. Debra Conrad, R-Forsyth.
Adopted 113-0. Sent to the Senate for consideration
YES
John Bell, George Graham
HB272 — DOT Condemnation Changes: Provides that interest on a DOT condemnation award shall be paid from the date of taking until the date the judgment is paid and authorizes a defendant in such an action to recover attorneys’ fees and costs if the judgment exceeds the deposit by 35 percent or more. Introduced by Rep. Paul Stam, R-Wake.
Adopted 110-1. Sent to the Senate for consideration
YES
John Bell, George Graham
HB289 — State Computer Equipment/Buy Refurbished: Offers state and local governmental entities the option of purchasing refurbished computer equipment from registered computer equipment refurbishers whenever most appropriate to meet the needs of those entities. Introduced by Rep. Jason Saine, R-Lincoln.
Adopted 112-0. Sent to the Senate for consideration
YES
John Bell, George Graham
HB321 — Local Solid Waste Planning: Repeals the requirement that local governments develop and maintain a solid waste management plan. Introduced by Rep. Chuck McGrady, R-Henderson.
Adopted 111-0. Sent to the Senate for consideration
YES
John Bell, George Graham
HB333 — Sex Offender Residency/Registration: Provides that a person who fails to register with the sheriff’s office and is arrested outside of the applicable prosecutorial district, the person shall be transferred to the custody of the sheriff of the county where the person failed to register and all further criminal and judicial proceedings shall be held in that county. Introduced by Rep. Harry Warren, R-Rowan.
Adopted 112-0. Sent to the Senate for consideration
YES
John Bell, George Graham
HB449 — State Contracts/Furniture: Provides that a vendor is qualified for purposes of any state furniture requirements contract if the vendor’s products are included on a United States General Services Administration (GSA) furniture schedule, the vendor is a federally qualified vendor for the GSA furniture schedule, and the vendor offers products on the same pricing and specifications as the GSA furniture schedule. Introduced by Rep. Edgar Starnes, R-Caldwell.
Adopted 114-0. Sent to the Senate for consideration
YES
John Bell, George Graham
HB482 — Mediation Amendments: Changes the law regarding mediated settlement conferences in superior court, mediation in district court domestic cases, and the regulation of mediators and establishes a dispute resolution fund for monies collected through the existing administrative fee for the certification of mediators and mediation training programs. Introduced by Rep. Tim Moore, R-Cleveland.
Adopted 112-0. Sent to the Senate for consideration
YES
John Bell, George Graham
HB584 — Suspend Truck Inspection/Severe Weather: Allows the governor to temporarily suspend routine weight inspections of trucks prior to severe weather events. Introduced by Rep. Jimmy Dixon, R-Duplin.
Adopted 110-4. Sent to the Senate for consideration
YES
John Bell, George Graham
HB588 — Public School Report Flexibility: Makes individualied education program forms more efficient and reduces the frequency of certain education reports. Introduced by Rep. Chris Whitmire, R-Transylvania.
Adopted 114-0. Sent to the Senate for consideration
YES
John Bell, George Graham
HR667 — Honor U.S. Army Reserve: Celebrates the 105th anniversary of the United States Army Reserve and honors the memory of the members of the U.S. Army Reserve who have given their lives while serving our nation. Introduced by the House Rules Committee.
Adopted 112-0
YES
John Bell, George Graham
HB719 — Education Improvement Act of 2013: Establishes the North Carolina Educator Effectiveness and Compensation Task Force for the purpose of making recommendations on whether to create a statewide model of incentives to encourage the recruitment and retention of highly effective educators and to consider the transition to an alternative compensation system for educators. Introduced by Rep. Bryan Holloway, R-Stokes.
Adopted 113-1. Sent to the Senate for consideration
YES
John Bell, George Graham
HR940 — Honor Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity: Celebrates the founders of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and congratulates the members of the fraternity for their 99 years of outstanding service. Introduced by the House Rules Committee.
Adopted 111-0
YES
John Bell, George Graham
SB91 — Prohibit Expunction Inquiry (House Version): Clarifies the law pertaining to administrative action that may be taken by an occupational licensing board as a result of expunged charges or convictions and prohibits an employer, educational institution, or State or local government agency from requesting that an applicant provide information regarding an arrest, criminal charge, or criminal conviction of the applicant that has been expunged. Introduced by Sen. Warren Daniel, R-Burke.
Adopted 87-25. Returned to the Senate for concurrence
YES
John Bell, George Graham
SB122 — Sex Trafficking/Sex Offender Registration: Adds the offense of human trafficking to the list of criminal convictions that require registration under the sex offender and public protection registration program. Introduced by Sen. Thom Goolsby, R-New Hanover.
Adopted 110-0. Sent to the governor for approval
YES
John Bell, George Graham
SB148 — Steel Tubing Exemption: Exempts the bonding of corrugated stainless steel tubing gas piping systems from licensing requirements under the laws pertaining to electrical contractors. Introduced by Sen. Neal Hunt, R-Wake.
Adopted 111-0. Sent to the governor for approval
YES
John Bell, George Graham
Senate Roll-Call Votes
SB181 — Auto Insurance/Young Driver Classification: Aligns auto insurance risk and rates in North Carolina by allowing the classification of young drivers as a factor in the setting of rates. Introduced by Sen. Tom Apodaca, R-Henderson.
Adopted 43-1. Sent to the House for consideration
YES
Don Davis, Louis Pate
SB222 — Controlled Substance Reporting: Revises the North Carolina Controlled Substances Reporting System act include new report deadlines for all Schedule II through V controlled substances. Introduced by Sen. Austin Allran, R-Catawba.
Adopted 48-0. Sent to the House for consideration
YES
Don Davis, Louis Pate
SB239 — Amends N.C. Business Corporation Act: Makes various revisions to the North Carolina Business Corporation Act. Introduced by Sen. Dan Clodfelter, D-Mecklenburg.
Adopted 46-0. Sent to the House for consideration
YES
Don Davis, Louis Pate
SB344 — Vintage Auto Inspections: Allows for the issuance of title by the Division of Motor Vehicles to the owner of out‑of‑state motor vehicles that are 35 model years old or older if the License and Theft Bureau of the DMV fails to complete an inspection and verification of the vehicle’s identification number within 15 days of receiving a request for inspection and verification. Introduced by Sen. Fletcher Hartsell, R-Cabarrus.
Adopted 44-0. Sent to the House for consideration
YES
Don Davis, Louis Pate
SB358 — Guaranteed Asset Protection Waivers: Authorizes that guaranteed asset protection waivers can be issued in this state. Introduced by Sen. Wesley Meredith, R-Cumberland.
Adopted 43-0. Sent to the House for consideration
YES
Don Davis, Louis Pate
SB426 — Deadline/Audit Response: Changes the deadline to 10 days from receipt of a draft report from the N.C. State Auditor for an audit response to a performance audit. Introduced by Sen. Jim Davis, R-Macon.
Adopted 41-5. Sent to the House for consideration
YES
Don Davis, Louis Pate
SB430 — Clarify Electric Load Control Process: Exempts from permitting requirements persons installing electric load control switches under the laws regulating electrical contractors. Introduced by Sen. Harry Brown, R-Onslow.
Adopted 44-0. Sent to the House for consideration
YES
Don Davis, Louis Pate
SB456 — Designate Primary Stroke Centers: Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to designate qualified hospitals as primary stroke centers.
Introduced by Sen. Louis Pate, R-Wayne.
Adopted 44-0. Sent to the House for consideration
YES
Don Davis, Louis Pate
SB635 — Transmission Line Ownership: Clarifies that only incumbent providers may construct a new electricity transmission line. Introduced by Sen. Buck Newton, R-Wilson.
Adopted 42-4. Sent to the House for consideration
YES
Don Davis, Louis Pate
SB639 — Board of Agriculture Modifications: Clarifies the authority of the Board of Agriculture over plants, including the designation of plants as noxious aquatic weeds. Introduced by Sen. Brent Jackson, R-Sampson.
Adopted 44-2. Sent to the House for consideration
YES
Don Davis, Louis Pate
SB712 — ID Card for Homebound Persons: Allows the Division of Motor Vehicles to develop a process whereby persons who are homebound can apply for a special photo identification card by means other than personal appearance. Introduced by Sen. Neal Hunt, R-Wake.
Adopted 44-0. Sent to the House for consideration
YES
Don Davis, Louis Pate
HB75 — Kilah’s Law/Child Abuse Penalties: Increases the penalty for various criminal offenses of felony child abuse and requires an official record of the offense involving child abuse. Introduced by Rep. Craig Horn, R-Union.
Adopted 46-0. Sent to the governor for approval
YES
Don Davis, Louis Pate