Capital Correspondence for week ending June 27
House Roll-Call Votes
HB67 — Permanent Plates for Charter Schools: Makes charter schools eligible to receive permanent registration plates. Introduced by Rep. Bert Jones, R-Rockingham.
Adopted 99-3. Sent to the Senate for consideration
YES
John Bell, George Graham
HB336 — Continuing Budget Authority (Senate Version): Authorizes the Director of the Budget to continue expenditures for the operation of governmnet at a percentage of the present leveluntil July 31. Introduced by Rep. Debra Conrad, R-Forsyth.
Adopted 111-0. Sent to the governor for approval
YES
John Bell, George Graham
SB127 — Economic Development Modifications (House Version): Permits the Department of Commerce to contract with a North Carolina nonprofit corporation for the performance of certain economic development functions. Introduced by Sen. Harry Brown, R-Onslow.
Adopted 86-27. Returned to the Senate for concurrence
YES
John Bell, George Graham
SB132 — Health Curriculum/Preterm Birth (House Version): Requires instruction in the school health education program on the preventable causes of preterm birth, including induced abortion as a cause of preterm birth in subsequent pregnancies. Introduced by Sen. Warren Daniel, R-Burke.
Adopted 69-42. Returned to the Senate for concurrence
YES
John Bell
NO
George Graham
SB174 — Disapprove Industrial Commission Rules (House Version): Disapproves certain rules adopted by the North Carolina Industrial Commission while providing specific directions to the Industrial Commission to replace the rules and amends certain provisions of the Workers’ Compensation law. Introduced by Sen. Harry Brown, R-Onslow.
Adopted 101-2. Returned to the Senate for concurrence
YES
John Bell, George Graham
SB205 — Animal Waste Testing: Eliminates unnecessary soil testing requirements in animal waste management plans by requiring them every three years instead of annually. Introduced by Sen. Michael Walters, D-Robeson.
Adopted 107-0. Sent to the governor for approval
YES
John Bell, George Graham
SB280 — Historic Site Fees (House Version): Expands the authority of the Department of Cultural Resources and Tryon Palace to charge admission and related activity fees. Introduced by Sen. Wesley Meredith, R-Cumberland.
Adopted 101-1. Returned to the Senate for concurrence
YES
John Bell, George Graham
SB399 — Criminal Defendant My Waive Jury Trial (House Version): Amends the state constitution to provide that a person accused of any non-capital criminal offense may waive the right to trial by jury and instead be tried by a judge. Introduced by Sen. Peter Brunstetter, R-Forsyth.
Adopted 104-1. Returned to the Senate for concurrence
YES
John Bell, George Graham
SB490 — Exclude Custom Software from Property Tax: Provides that custom computer software is exempt from property Tax. Introduced by Sen. Rick Gunn, R-Alamance.
Adopted 96-20. Sent to the Governor for approval
YES
John Bell
NO
George Graham
SB613 — Create Military Affairs Commission: Establishes the North Carolina Military Affairs Commission to provide advice, counsel and recommendations to the governor, the General Assembly, the Secretary of Commerce and other state agencies on initiatives, programs and legislation concerning the role that North Carolina’s military installations, the National Guard and Reserves play in defense strategy and the economic health and vitality of the State. Introduced by Sen. Harry Brown, R-Onslow.
Adopted 108-0. Sent to the governor for approval
YES
John Bell, George Graham
SB638 — N.C. Farm Act of 2013 (House Version): Limits the liability of farm animal activity sponsors and professionals as a result of inherent risks of farm animal activies; limits the personally identifying information that the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services may disclose about its animal health program; repeals the Interstate Pest Control Compact; repeals certain cleanliness standards for creameries and dairy facilities that are addressed by the N.C. Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act; changes setback distances and burn times from ground clearing activities; repeals the state sulfur content standards for gasoline; exempts certain structures from the sprinkler system requirements of the N.C. Building Code; and allows a landowner to withdraw water for agricultural use during water shortage emergencies. Introduced by Sen. Brent Jackson, R-Sampson.
Adopted 109-3. Returned to the Senate for concurrence
YES
John Bell, George Graham
SB709 — DOT Study 75 MPH Speed Limit (House Version): Directs the Department of Transportation to conduct a study of increasing the speed limit on up to four controlled access highways to 75 miles per hour and to develop a pilot program proposal by Jan. 31, 2014. Introduced by Sen. Neal Hunt, R-Wake.
Failed 64-44
NO
John Bell, George Graham
SB717 — Motor Vehicle Safety Inspector Law Change (House Version): Authorizes the Division of Motor Vehicles discretion in assessing penalties and suspensions on safety inspection license holders for safety inspection law violations. Introduced by Sen. Bill Rabon, R-Brunswick.
Adopted 108-1. Returned to the Senate for concurrence
YES
John Bell, George Graham
Senate Roll-Call Votes
SB328 — Solid Waste Management Reform: Extends to the duration of permits for sanitary landfills and transfer stations to 30 years; modifies certain requirements including applicable buffers, cleaning and inspection of leachate collection; and authorizes cities and counties that accept solid waste from other local governments to levy a surcharge for the use of their facilities. Introduced by Sen. Trudy Wade, R-Guilford.
Adopted 29-16. Sent to the Senate for consideration
YES
Brent Jackson
NO
Don Davis, Louis Pate
SB485 — UNC Reports and E‑Commerce Improvements: Eliminates duplicative reporting requirements regarding personal service contracts for the University of North Carolina and allows the Board of Governors to provide for the implementation and expansion of e‑commerce infrastructure. Introduced by Sen. Tom Apodaca, R-Henderson.
Adopted 46-0. Sent to the House for consideration
YES
Don Davis, Brent Jackson, Louis Pate
SB488 — Nursing Home Administrator Fees: Amend the Nursing Home Administrator Act and increases certain fees. Introduced by Sen. Tommy Tucker, R-Union.
Adopted 49-0. Sent to the House for consideration
YES
Don Davis, Brent Jackson, Louis Pate
SB640 — Tax Withholding on H2A Workers: Exempts compensation paid to an H‑2A agricultural worker from state income tax withholding to the extent the compensation is exempt from federal income tax withholding. Introduced by Sen. Brent Jackson, R-Sampson.
Adopted 49-0. Sent to the House for consideration
YES
Don Davis, Brent Jackson, Louis Pate
HB336 — Continuing Budget Authority (Senate Version): Authorizes the Director of the Budget to continue expenditures for the operation of government at a percentage of the present level until July 31. Introduced by Rep. Debra Conrad, R-Forsyth.
Adopted 37-12. Returned to the House for concurrence
YES
Don Davis, Brent Jackson, Louis Pate
HB343 — Court Fees and Procedures Changes (Senate Version): Eliminates arbitration caps in district court; makes clarifications to court fees and provides priority for the payment of criminal costs and fees. Introduced by Rep. Rena Turner, R-Iredell.
Adopted 49-0. Returned to the House for concurrence
YES
Don Davis, Brent Jackson, Louis Pate