Maddy summaryHB 1042 establishes a reimbursement program in North Carolina to help cover veterinary expenses for retired law enforcement and correctional dogs. To qualify, the dogs must have served in official capacities such as detection, apprehension, or search and rescue and hold certification from a national organization. Owners can apply for up to $1,500 annually for essential care like check-ups, vaccinations, emergency surgeries, and euthanasia, but not for elective procedures. The Department of Public Safety will manage a dedicated fund, initially seeded with $300,000, to process these claims and maintain records. The law applies to dogs retiring on or after July 1, 2024, and allows owners to participate voluntarily without affecting any other existing benefits.
Rep. Karl Gillespie
Total votes
1,795
all sessions
Attendance
95%
82 missed
Near the chamber average
With party
99%
of cast votes
Near the chamber average
Bipartisan score
1%
crosses aisle rarely
Near the chamber average
Sponsored
165
bills & resolutions
Lower than 80% of chamber peers
Committees
13
assignments
165 bills and resolutions
Sponsored bills
Total
165
Primary
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Vet Care for Retired Law Enforcement Dogs.
Passed Jun 12, 2024
0 co-sponsors
Add At-Large Members/Macon County Board of Commissioners.
Maddy summaryThis bill changes how members of the Macon County Board of Commissioners are elected in North Carolina. It increases the number of commissioners from three to five and adds two new positions that will be elected by all voters in the county rather than by specific districts. The law also sets a schedule for these new seats, ensuring that one district seat and one at-large seat are up for election in alternating years starting in 2026. This adjustment applies directly to the residents of Macon County who will vote for these representatives.
In committee Jun 4, 2024
1 co-sponsor
Passed May 7, 2024
1 co-sponsor
In committee May 1, 2024
1 co-sponsor
Passed Oct 10, 2023
1 co-sponsor
Signed into law Oct 3, 2023
1 co-sponsor
Signed into law Aug 16, 2023
0 co-sponsors
Signed into law Jun 30, 2023
1 co-sponsor
Passed Jun 29, 2023
1 co-sponsor
Passed Jun 27, 2023
0 co-sponsors
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