This bill confirms Governor Roy Cooper's appointment of Jay Ludlam as the Director of the Division of Health Benefits within the Department of Health and Human Services. The legislation formally validates Ludlam's role, which began following the retirement of the previous director, Dave Richard. Once ratified, Ludlam will serve a term that ends on June 30, 2029. This action fulfills a state requirement that such high-level appointments be approved by the General Assembly.
This North Carolina legislative resolution sets the specific dates for the General Assembly to end its current session and return later in 2024. It establishes that the legislature will adjourn on November 22, 2024, and reconvene on December 2 or December 11, 2024, depending on the schedule. During this interim period, lawmakers are only permitted to consider a narrow list of urgent matters, such as overriding a governor's veto, filling key vacancies, addressing election laws, and handling impeachment cases. The resolution also outlines the final adjournment date of December 13, 2024, which will officially end the 2023 regular session.
This amendment to House Bill 10 allocates $278,994 annually from the state's General Fund to hire two full-time jail inspectors for the 2023-2025 fiscal period. The funds are directed to the Department of Health and Human Services to support the Division of Health Services Regulation in its construction section. These positions become effective on July 1, 2023, and the amendment also updates the bill's title to reflect the addition of these inspector roles.
This amendment to Senate Bill 445 modifies the fee for recording court-filed documents in North Carolina. It specifically increases the cost from five hundred dollars to one thousand dollars. The change directly impacts individuals or entities submitting legal documents to the court system.
Senate Bill 743, titled the Disaster Recovery Act of 2024 - Part II, provides additional state funding to help North Carolina recover from Hurricane Helene. The bill allocates a total of $604.15 million from the state's Savings Reserve to the Hurricane Helene Disaster Recovery Fund for use by various state agencies and non-state entities in affected counties. These funds are distributed to departments including education, health and human services, agriculture, natural and economic resources, justice and public safety, and general government for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Additionally, the legislation establishes a separate reserve within the Office of State Budget and Management to handle relief efforts related to Tropical Storm Debby and PTC8. The act also requires state agencies to report any federal disaster assistance awards received to the legislature within 30 days.
This bill requires specific North Carolina counties to add early voting sites for the November 2024 election to ensure there is at least one site for every 30,000 registered voters. The law applies to Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Transylvania, Watauga, and Yancey counties and must be implemented by October 29, 2024. To comply, county election boards must select diverse locations, use tax-supported buildings when possible, and provide at least 12 hours' notice for any meetings needed to approve these sites. The bill also mandates that counties educate voters about the new locations and notify the state if they cannot find enough staff to run the additional sites.
The Disaster Recovery Act of 2024 establishes two separate state funds to manage financial relief for damage caused by Hurricane Helene and Potential Tropical Cyclone #8. The first fund, for Hurricane Helene, is restricted to counties declared major disasters by the federal government plus Nash County, while the second fund is dedicated exclusively to Brunswick and New Hanover Counties. Both funds are administered by the Office of State Budget and Management and require state agencies to justify expenses based on demonstrated needs. Additionally, the bill extends the statewide state of emergency declaration until March 1, 2025, to support ongoing recovery efforts. Any unspent money in these funds must be returned to the state treasury by June 30, 2030, unless the General Assembly decides otherwise.
This joint resolution sets the schedule for the North Carolina General Assembly to end its current session and return for a special session in late October 2024. It specifies that the legislature will adjourn on September 11, 2024, and reconvene on October 9, 2024, to address specific items such as overriding a governor's veto, filling vacancies, handling election law changes, and considering impeachment. The resolution also outlines a second special session beginning on October 24, 2024, which would focus on similar limited topics before a final adjournment. The bill directly affects the state's lawmakers by defining the dates and scope of their legislative work for the remainder of the year.
This bill amends North Carolina's building and environmental codes to limit when public water systems can require customers to install backflow preventers and to reduce the frequency of required testing for residential irrigation systems. It specifically prohibits local governments from mandating these devices on existing connections unless a high hazard is officially determined by the state Department of Environmental Quality, and it shields water system employees from civil liability if they follow these new rules. Additionally, the legislation bans the requirement for redundant inline shut-off valves between a water meter and a residential dwelling, while allowing exceptions for valves integrated into meter boxes or installed as main shutoffs near entrances. The changes also clarify that increases in water flow alone do not necessitate a backflow preventer and establish a three-year maximum testing interval for residential irrigation systems that do not use chemical feeds.
Senate Bill 917 appoints specific individuals to various public boards and commissions in North Carolina based on recommendations from the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House. The legislation directly affects state agencies including the North Carolina State Bar, community college boards, and professional oversight committees by establishing new terms for these officials. Additionally, the bill corrects errors in appointment dates and term lengths found in a previous law, ensuring those records accurately reflect the intended start and end dates for the appointed individuals.
This North Carolina Senate Joint Resolution confirms the appointment of Adam Lockhart Taylor to the state Board of Review. The bill officially approves his selection as the member representing employers for a four-year term starting July 1, 2024. This action fulfills a legal requirement that the General Assembly must confirm the Governor's appointments to this board. Once ratified, the resolution takes effect immediately, allowing Taylor to assume his duties on the specified start date.
This bill amends North Carolina's existing rules for issuing titles to off-road and low-speed vehicles. It requires the title document to include specific details such as the vehicle's make and model, the owner's name, and a complete list of any liens with their holder information. The amendment also clarifies that standard rules for perfecting security interests do not apply to these specific vehicle titles. By updating the required information on the title, the bill ensures that ownership and financial claims on these vehicles are clearly documented.
