Rep. Michael Wray

Maddy summaryThis amendment to House Bill 250 modifies North Carolina's rules for obtaining a limited driving privilege for individuals required to use an ignition interlock device. Specifically, it mandates that if a person commits an interlock violation within the 90 days before their initial compliance period ends, their required compliance time must be extended. The change directly affects drivers subject to these safety requirements by ensuring that violations immediately preceding a license restoration attempt result in a longer waiting period. Additionally, the amendment removes the previous text that established the criteria for obtaining a limited driving privilege under these specific circumstances.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles to study and potentially implement digital mobile driver's licenses that function as legal supplements to physical cards. It also clarifies that ignition interlock devices are required for individuals with habitual impaired driving convictions or specific high-BAC offenses, expanding the scope of this safety measure. Additionally, the legislation increases fees for acknowledging signatures on official documents and clarifies the limited circumstances under which transporter plates can be used for moving truck cabs and bodies. These changes aim to modernize licensing options, enhance safety enforcement, and adjust administrative costs for the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a procedural amendment to House Bill 228, which deals with technical and administrative changes to North Carolina's revenue laws. It specifically modifies the effective date section of the larger act to state that the legislation will take effect immediately upon becoming law, unless other specific provisions indicate a different timeline. This change ensures clarity on when the various technical adjustments within the revenue laws will be implemented.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires lodging establishments, vacation rental property managers, and their contractors to complete human trafficking awareness training and display public awareness signs. The Department of Labor will create or select this training in consultation with state agencies and industry groups, ensuring it is free and accessible to staff performing housekeeping, food service, or check-in duties. Employers must keep records of completed training for three years and report suspected trafficking to law enforcement or a national hotline. Violations of these new requirements can result in administrative penalties ranging from $500 for a first offense to $2,000 for subsequent offenses. The legislation also modifies existing laws related to human trafficking and adjusts the definition of a victim under the state's crime victim compensation act.

Maddy summaryHB 984 creates a new legal process in North Carolina that allows property owners to request law enforcement agencies to quickly remove people who are occupying their private residential homes without permission. To use this process, an owner must file a sworn complaint stating that the occupants are not tenants, have no legal right to the property, and have been told to leave, while also confirming there is no ongoing lawsuit between the parties. If a police department or sheriff's office verifies the complaint, they are required to remove the unauthorized individuals within 48 hours and may arrest them for trespassing or other offenses. The bill also establishes that property owners must pay for police time if they request officers to stay on site to help change locks or secure the property, and it provides a way for removed individuals to sue for damages if the removal was done incorrectly.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the state constitution to eliminate the literacy test requirement for voting. By removing this specific provision, the legislation ensures that all eligible citizens can vote regardless of their reading or writing abilities. The change directly affects voters who previously might have been disenfranchised by this barrier. It does not alter other voting qualifications or the overall structure of the election process.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new Transportation Emergency Reserve fund of $125 million to help North Carolina cover costs during major disasters, with funds accessible only after a federal declaration and subject to strict reporting requirements. It also creates a pilot program allowing the Department of Transportation to use a specific "Progressive Design-Build" procurement method for up to five projects under $500 million, where contractors are selected based on qualifications before finalizing costs. Additionally, the legislation authorizes the department to increase the project cap for this pilot program, enabling larger infrastructure initiatives to be tested under this new delivery system.

Maddy summaryThis bill officially renames the 2023 budget law to the "Current Operations Appropriations Act of 2024" and updates funding levels for the state's education system. It directly affects various institutions, including public universities, community colleges, and the University of North Carolina system, by specifying the exact amounts of state money they will receive for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The legislation details how much money each entity gets after accounting for their own income, ensuring the state allocates its resources according to the approved budget plan.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the composition of North Carolina's Medical Cannabis Production Commission to ensure a more diverse range of oversight. It establishes a 13-member body that includes representatives from law enforcement, agriculture, pharmacy, and medicine, alongside industry experts and patient advocates. A specific provision requires industry representatives to recuse themselves from license selection decisions if they have a personal or business connection to an applicant. The amendment also sets new term lengths and expiration dates for these commissioners to structure their service periods.

Maddy summaryThis amendment to House Bill 207 requires school principals or their designated representatives to accept detailed eyewitness accounts of incidents that could lead to student suspensions. The bill mandates that these accounts be submitted by the end of the school day following the incident, though they can still be accepted after that deadline. Eyewitness testimony can be provided in writing or orally, with the requirement that any oral statements be transcribed into writing by the school official. This change directly affects school administrators and students by formalizing the process for collecting immediate witness statements during disciplinary investigations.