2003-2004
LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONS
NON-STANDING COMMITTEES
INTERIM STUDIES
RESEARCH DIVISION
LEGISLATIVE SERVICES OFFICE
NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY
545 LEGISLATIVE OFFICE BUILDING
300 N. SALISBURY STREET
RALEIGH, NC 27603-5925
February 4, 2005
February 4, 2005
MEMORANDUM
TO: Members of the General Assembly
FROM: Terrence D. Sullivan, Director of
Research
RE: Legislative Commissions, Non-Standing Committees, Interim Studies
This document contains lists of all permanent legislative commissions
and non-standing committees and all studies authorized or directed to be
undertaken by all the sessions of the 2003 General Assembly. The
listing includes not only studies undertaken by legislative bodies, but
also those directed to be undertaken by other agencies of State
government.
Permanent commissions, committees, and other bodies of the executive
and judicial branches are not included in this publication. For
memberships of and information on other existing permanent executive
and judicial agencies, please contact Ms. Cathy Martin, our Legislative
Librarian, at 919.733.9390 or Ms. Sondra Davis, the Governor's Director
of Boards and Commissions, at 919.715.0966.
Mr. Brian Peck of the Legislative Library, working with other legislative
staff and executive branch employees, compiled and edited this
publication. The explanation of the publication's format is on the
following page.
We hope that the publication will aid you and your constituents in
rapidly getting accurate information on matters of government policy.
Your comments on and suggestions for improvement as to this
publication, as well as other Research Division efforts, are solicited and
always appreciated.
Publications – Leg Comms, Non-Std Comms, Intrm Studs, transmittal ltr '05
PREFACE
For ease of use this publication is divided into two parts, ‘Studies and Reports’, and
‘Study Commissions, Committees and Task Forces’. Each part is color coded to assist the
user.
Part I, printed on yellow paper, is ‘Studies and Reports’. This is a subject listing of
each of the studies and reports authorized or undertaken by the 2001 General Assembly, or
that are due during this biennium. Entries are arranged by subject and include references to
the legal authority of the study or report; the commission, committee, task force or agency
from which the report is due; when the report is due; and to who it is to be made. A contact
name is provided for agencies and statutory commissions when available. Legislative
committee or commission contact information can be found in Part II under the listing for
that committee.
Part II, printed on green paper, is ‘Study Commissions, Committees and Task
Forces’. This is an alphabetical listing by title of each commission, committee or task force
directed or authorized to conduct the study listed in the first (yellow) part of this
publication. Each entry includes the establishing legal authority; reporting requirements
when applicable; scope of duties; additional studies assigned or referred; and, for
legislative commissions and committees, the membership appointed to date along with
their names, addresses and telephone numbers, and committee staff and their telephone
numbers.
A comprehensive index is provided for additional access points.
NOTE: Please be aware that, when possible, the 'Scope' of a study given is the complete text from the bill or
document creating the study, however, for studies having a long or detailed description this may only
represent a summary of the study's purpose. Please consult the authority given for the official language.
The Editor.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I : STUDIES & REPORTS BY SUBJECT.............................................................................. 1
ABANDONED JUNK VEHICLES .......................................................................................... 1
ACTIVITY BUS SAFETY RULES.......................................................................................... 1
ADJUST PENALTIES FOR B1 TO E OFFENSES ................................................................. 1
ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT ADVOCACY PROGRAMS ...................................... 1
AGRIBUSINESS AND AGRICULTURE TEACHING FELLOWS....................................... 1
AGRICULTURE COMMODITY INCENTIVES .................................................................... 1
ALCOHOL AND DRUG EDUCATION TRAFFIC (ADET) SCHOOLS............................... 2
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (HOUSE)................................................................. 2
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL.................................................................................. 2
ALTERNATIVE-FUEL/LOW EMISSION SCHOOL BUS PURCHASES ............................ 2
ALTERNATIVE FUELS .......................................................................................................... 2
APPROPRIATE EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS ON LONG-TERM
SUSPENSION................................................................................................................ 3
ARSON OFFENSES................................................................................................................. 4
ATTORNEY SOLICITATION REGULATION ...................................................................... 4
ATTRACTING TEACHERS TO BECOME COACHES......................................................... 4
AVAILABILITY/DELIVERY OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES TO
HISPANICS.................................................................................................................... 4
BANKING LAWS .................................................................................................................... 4
BENEFITS FOR STATE EMPLOYEE DEPENDENTS ......................................................... 4
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS SIZE AND SCOPE............................................................ 4
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COUNCILS...................................................................... 4
BUDGET PRACTICES ............................................................................................................ 4
BUDGET PROCESS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES...................................... 4
BULK PURCHASING OF PHARMACEUTICAL DRUGS ................................................... 5
BUSINESS TAXATION...........................................................................................................
CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS STANDARDS AND PLANS
IMPLEMENTATION..................................................................................................... 5
CARE AND SAFETY OF RESIDENTS OF RESIDENTIAL CARE
FACILITIES................................................................................................................... 5
CASINO NIGHTS FOR NONPROFITS .................................................................................. 5
CHAPTER 20 (MOTOR VEHICLE ACT) CONSOLIDATION ............................................. 5
CHARITABLE BINGO/BEACH BINGO................................................................................ 6
CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, FOSTER CARE, AND ADOPTION................................ 6
CLEAN AIR TRUST FUND .................................................................................................... 6
CLOSE ACHIEVEMENT GAP................................................................................................ 6
COLLECTION AND PAYMENT OF RESTITUTION ........................................................... 6
COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIREMENTS AND
EMERGENCY SITUATIONS....................................................................................... 7
COMPANION ANIMALS........................................................................................................ 7
COMPANION ANIMALS (HOUSE)....................................................................................... 7
COMPARATIVE TAX BURDEN............................................................................................ 7
COMPENSATION FOR CERTAIN HIGH-LEVEL OFFICERS ............................................ 7
COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
PLANNING.................................................................................................................... 8
COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION ISSUES............................................................... 8
COMPUTER-BASED MATH AND LITERACY PROGRAMS............................................. 8
CONFINEMENT OF INCAPACITATED INMATES............................................................. 8
CONFORM BANK EXPENSE DEDUCTION ........................................................................ 8
CONSOLIDATED CORPORATE INCOME TAX RETURNS............................................... 9
CONSOLIDATION OF STATE HEALTH CARE SERVICES............................................... 9
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CRAVEN TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL ............................................................................... 9
CREDIT FOR HIRING APPRENTICES.................................................................................. 9
CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECKS FEE ADJUSTMENT........................................................ 10
CURRITUCK TO OUTER BANKS FERRY........................................................................... 10
DAIRY INDUSTRY ................................................................................................................. 10
DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ........................................................................................ 10
DETER JUVENILE ESCAPES ................................................................................................ 10
DETERRENTS TO STORMWATER RUNOFF...................................................................... 11
DISPUTE SETTLEMENT CENTERS ..................................................................................... 11
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.......................................................................................................... 11
DOROTHEA DIX HOSPITAL PROPERTY ........................................................................... 11
DOROTHEA DIX PROPERTY................................................................................................ 11
DREDGE.................................................................................................................................. 12
DRIVER EDUCATION PRIVATIZATION ............................................................................ 12
DUPLICATION OF SMART START SERVICES.................................................................. 12
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INFRASTRUCTURE ........................................................... 12
ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT................................................................... 12
EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS ON LONG TERM SUSPENSION...................................... 13
EFFECTIVENESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS.................................................... 13
ELECTRONIC MONITORING................................................................................................ 13
ELECTRONIC NOTARIZATION ........................................................................................... 13
ELECTRONIC RECORDATION............................................................................................. 14
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES IN RURAL COUNTIES........................................... 14
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS........................................................................................... 14
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND STATEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS.................... 14
EMPLOYEE HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL BENEFITS ......................................................... 14
ENVIRONMENTAL CAUSES OF CANCER......................................................................... 15
EQUITY-BUILDING HOME OWNERSHIP........................................................................... 15
E-TEXTBOOKS FOR STUDENTS ......................................................................................... 15
EUGENIC STERILIZATION COMPENSATION................................................................... 15
EVALUATE WATER QUALITY AND ENDANGERED SPECIES
PROTECTION IN SWIFT CREEK .............................................................................. 15
EXPANDING RAIL SERVICE................................................................................................ 15
FAIR BARGAIN ACT.............................................................................................................. 16
FEDERAL STRUCTURED SENTENCING SYSTEM ........................................................... 16
FILM INDUSTRY FEASIBILITY ........................................................................................... 16
FILM INDUSTRY INCENTIVES............................................................................................ 16
FINANCIAL BUSINESS INFRASTRUCTURE...................................................................... 16
FIRE SAFETY IN LOCAL CONFINEMENT FACILITIES................................................... 17
FLOODPLAIN MAPPING INFORMATION SHARING PLAN............................................ 17
FOOD SAFETY AND SECURITY.......................................................................................... 17
FORGIVENESS OF STUDENT DEBT PROGRAM............................................................... 17
FORT FISHER VEHICLE ACCESS........................................................................................ 17
FUTURE OF ELECTRIC SERVICES...................................................................................... 18
FUTURE OF THE NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD........................................................... 18
GIVING NOTICE OF RIGHTS TO CONTEST MECHANIC'S LIEN
STORAGE CHARGE OF VEHICLES SEIZED UNDER DWI
FORFEITURE LAWS.................................................................................................... 18
GLOBAL TRANSPARK DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION BOARD
STRUCTURE................................................................................................................. 18
GUARDIANSHIP LAWS......................................................................................................... 19
HABITUAL FELON LAW AMENDMENT............................................................................ 19
HANDHELD CELL PHONE USE WHILE DRIVING ........................................................... 19
HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT............................................................... 19
HEALTH INSURANCE ........................................................................................................... 19
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HEALTH INSURANCE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES/TRADE
ASSOCIATIONS ........................................................................................................... 20
HEALTH INSURANCE FOR UNINSURABLE INDIVIDUALS .......................................... 20
HEALTH INSURANCE MANDATES.................................................................................... 20
HIGH-RISK HEALTH INSURANCE POOLS ........................................................................ 20
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATE INCENTIVES......................................................... 20
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN COLLEGE LEVEL COURSES.......................................... 20
HIGHWAY TRUST FUND...................................................................................................... 20
HIGHWAY USE TAX BASED ON EFFICIENCY/VEHICLE
REGISTRATION BASED ON VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED ................................. 21
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY ........................ 21
HORACE WILLIAMS AIRPORT............................................................................................ 21
HURRICANE EVACUATION STANDARDS STUDY COMMISSION............................... 21
HURRICANE RELIEF ............................................................................................................. 21
I-95 TOLLS.............................................................................................................................. 22
IMMIGRATION...................................................................................................................... 22
IMPACT OF ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR CONSERVATION ON LOCAL
TAX REVENUES .......................................................................................................... 22
INCOME TAX DERIVED FROM MANUFACTURING ....................................................... 22
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BUDGET STRUCTURE REVIEW................................. 22
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LEGACY SYSTEMS....................................................... 23
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OPERATION CENTRALIZATION FOR
DHHS ............................................................................................................................. 23
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY ASSESSMENT............................................ 23
INSURANCE AND CIVIL JUSTICE REFORM..................................................................... 23
INTEGRATION OF CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH MULTIPLE SYSTEM
SERVICE NEEDS.......................................................................................................... 24
INTERNET SALE OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS ................................................................... 24
JOB SHARING ......................................................................................................................... 24
JUDICIAL APPROVAL FOR PLEAS IN CERTAIN CASES ................................................ 24
KINDERGARTEN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS............................................................. 24
LABOR AUDIT SYSTEMS/INCENTIVES............................................................................. 25
LANDSCAPE/IRRIGATION CONTRACTORS..................................................................... 25
LAPTOPS IN THE SENATE CHAMBER............................................................................... 25
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER RECLASSIFICATION.................................................... 25
LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PROGRAM ............................................. 25
LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE BRANCH LOBBYING ................................................. 26
LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT SYSTEM TRANSFER OF SERVICE ................................. 26
LICENSE PLATE ISSUES....................................................................................................... 26
LIGHT POLLUTION................................................................................................................ 26
LOCAL SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION FINANCING.............................................................. 26
LONG-TERM CARE REMEDIATION ................................................................................... 26
LOSS OF MANUFACTURING BUSINESSES....................................................................... 27
MASSAGE THERAPY REGULATION.................................................................................. 27
MEDICAID FUNDING............................................................................................................ 27
MEDICAID REFORM.............................................................................................................. 27
MEDICAL ERRORS ................................................................................................................ 27
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE.................................................................................................... 27
MEETING IRS REQUEST FOR A DEFINED RETIREMENT AGE..................................... 28
MENTAL HEALTH, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND
SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES FINANCING ........................................................ 28
MENTAL HEALTH IN PRISONS........................................................................................... 28
MENTALLY ILL LONG-TERM CARE RESIDENTS ........................................................... 28
MERCURY EMISSIONS MONITORING............................................................................... 28
MILITARY AFFAIRS .............................................................................................................. 29
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MILITARY AFFAIRS (SENATE) ........................................................................................... 29
MOBILE MEDICAL OPERATING ROOM............................................................................ 29
MOPED IDENTIFICATION TAG........................................................................................... 29
MOTOR VEHICLE TOTAL LOSS CLAIMS DISCLOSURE
CLARIFICATION.......................................................................................................... 29
MOTORCYCLE HELMET LAWS .......................................................................................... 29
NATUROPATHIC LICENSING.............................................................................................. 30
NATUROPATHY.................................................................................................................... 30
NEWBORN COVERAGE........................................................................................................ 30
NONDISCHARGE ANIMAL WASTE PERMITS.................................................................. 30
NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING WORKER SAFETY................................................................. 31
NORTH CAROLINA MANUAL DISTRIBUTION AND SALE............................................ 31
NOTARY LAWS REVISION .................................................................................................. 31
NURSING SHORTAGE........................................................................................................... 31
OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS FUNDING/BUDGETING.................................. 31
OFFENDER FEES COLLECTION .......................................................................................... 31
OPTIONAL GRADUATED 25 YEAR RETIREMENT PLAN FOR LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS.......................................................................................................... 32
OUTDOOR ADVERTISING AMORTIZATION ORDINANCES ......................................... 32
OVARIAN CANCER RISKS AND PREVENTION EDUCATION ....................................... 32
OVERREPRESENTATION OF MINORITY YOUTH IN YOUTH
DEVELOPMENT CENTERS ........................................................................................ 32
PAIN MANAGEMENT AND PALLIATIVE CARE .............................................................. 32
PAMLICO TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL.............................................................................. 32
PAWNBROKERS.................................................................................................................... 33
PAY EQUITY FOR STATE/LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ................................. 33
PEAT-BASED WASTEWATER SYSTEMS........................................................................... 33
PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS/SECLUSION IN SCHOOLS....................................................... 33
POSTRETIREMENT EARNINGS........................................................................................... 34
PRIVATE ACTIVITY BONDS................................................................................................ 34
PROBATION/PAROLE OFFICER WORKLOADS................................................................ 34
PROFITEERING FROM CRIME............................................................................................. 34
PROMOTE GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY AND SAVINGS IN STATE
SPENDING..................................................................................................................... 34
PROMOTING PATIENT SAFETY.......................................................................................... 35
PROTECTING PROPERTY OWNERS ADJACENT TO ACTIVITIES FOR
WHICH A STORMWATER PERMIT IS ISSUED....................................................... 35
PUBLIC DEFENDERS............................................................................................................. 35
REDISTRICTING.................................................................................................................... 35
REDUCE UTILITY EQUIPMENT SALES TAX.................................................................... 35
REDUCING PRESCRIPTION DRUG COSTS........................................................................ 36
REEMPLOYMENT OF RETIREES......................................................................................... 36
REGIONAL WATER SUPPLIES ............................................................................................ 36
REGISTRATION OF ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES ................................................................ 36
REGULATING TICKET BROKERS....................................................................................... 36
RENEWABLE AND ALTERNATIVE ENERGY................................................................... 36
RESIDENTAL AND URBAN ENCROACHMENT ON MILITARY BASES
AND TRAINING AREAS ............................................................................................. 37
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE......................................................................................... 37
RESTITUTION........................................................................................................................ 37
RESTRUCTURE PRIOR CRIMINAL RECORD POINTS ..................................................... 37
RETAINAGE FROM PAYMENT ON PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION
PROJECTS ................................................................................................................................... 37
RISING COST OF HEALTH CARE........................................................................................ 38
RURAL SCHOOLS .................................................................................................................. 38
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SALE AND LEASE-BACK OF STATE-OWNED PROPERTY............................................. 38
SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION ................................................................................... 38
SCHOOL CALENDAR BEGIN CLASS/WORKDAYS.......................................................... 38
SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION ................................................................................................... 38
SCHOOL COUNSELOR JOB DESCRIPTION UPDATE ...................................................... 39
SCHOOL NURSE SERVICES ................................................................................................. 39
SENTENCE LENGTHS ........................................................................................................... 39
SENTENCING GUIDELINES ................................................................................................. 39
SHRIMPING WITH TRAWL NETS ....................................................................................... 39
SINGLE ADMINISTRATOR FOR STATE 401(k) AND 457 PLANS................................... 40
SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT............................................................. 40
SMALL BUSINESS HEALTH INSURANCE CREDIT.......................................................... 40
SMART START FUNDING..................................................................................................... 40
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION ISSUES................................................................... 40
STATE COST OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.......................................................................... 40
STATE DISABILITY INCOME PLAN ................................................................................... 41
STATE DISABILITY INCOME PLAN, STATE HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN,
SEPARATE INSURANCE BENEFITS PLAN FOR LAW
ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ....................................................................................... 41
STATE ENERGY OFFICE....................................................................................................... 41
STATE FIRE PROTECTION ................................................................................................... 41
STATE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT............................................................................. 41
STATE-LOCAL RELATIONSHIPS ........................................................................................ 41
STATE PERSONNEL STATUTES.......................................................................................... 42
STATE PORTS ......................................................................................................................... 42
STATEWIDE BENEFITS COMMITTEE................................................................................ 42
STATUTORY RAPE RECLASSIFICATION.......................................................................... 42
STORMWATER ISSUES......................................................................................................... 42
STREAM MAPPING................................................................................................................ 43
STREET GANG TERRORISM PREVENTION ...................................................................... 43
STREET GANG VIOLENCE................................................................................................... 43
STRUCTURED SENTENCING ACT...................................................................................... 43
STUDENT POPULATION GROWTH .................................................................................... 43
SUBSIDIARY DIVIDEND TAXES......................................................................................... 44
SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES ASSESSING AGENCIES............................................... 44
TAX FORECLOSURES ........................................................................................................... 44
TAX INCENTIVES TO PROMOTE PRESERVATION OF OPEN SPACES........................ 44
TAX PREFERENCES............................................................................................................... 44
TAX PREFERENCES TO SUPPORT MILITARY ................................................................. 45
TEACHER ASSISTANT SALARY SCHEDULE ................................................................... 45
TEACHER CERTIFICATION.................................................................................................. 45
TEACHER RETENTION ......................................................................................................... 45
TESTING REFORM................................................................................................................. 45
TIMESHARE SELLER REGULATION.................................................................................. 46
TOTAL TEACHER PROGRAM.............................................................................................. 46
TOWING LAWS, SALVAGE LAWS, AND LIENHOLDER NOTIFICATION
WHEN VEHICLES ARE ABANDONED OR SEIZED................................................ 46
TRAFFICKING OF PERSONS................................................................................................ 46
TRANSPORTATION PROJECT DELIVERY PROCESS ...................................................... 46
TRAVEL AND TOURISM CAPITAL INVESTMENT .......................................................... 46
TUITION WAIVERS................................................................................................................ 47
21ST CENTURY REVENUE SYSTEM.................................................................................... 47
UNC BOARD OF GOVERNORS............................................................................................ 47
UNC BOARD OF GOVERNORS............................................................................................ 47
UNIFORM UNINCORPORATED NONPROFIT ASSOCIATION ACT ............................... 47
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UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS AND PLACEMENT MEASURES......................................... 48
URBAN CORES ....................................................................................................................... 48
URBAN TRANSPORTATION NEEDS................................................................................... 48
VALUATION OF LOTS IN SUBDIVISIONS......................................................................... 48
VIRGINIA-NORTH CAROLINA HIGH SPEED RAIL.......................................................... 49
VOCATS.................................................................................................................................. 49
VOTER PAPER TRAIL............................................................................................................ 49
VOTER PAPER TRAIL............................................................................................................ 49
WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES EVALUATION.................................................... 49
WATER RESTRICTION GUIDELINES ................................................................................. 50
WILMINGTON RACE RIOT................................................................................................... 50
WORKER RETRAINING ........................................................................................................ 50
WORKERS' COMPENSATION PREMIUMS REDUCTION................................................. 50
WORKERS' COMPENSATION/AGRICULTURAL EMPLOYMENT.................................. 50
WORKERS' COMPENSATION/TRUCKING COMPANIES................................................. 51
WORKFORCE NEEDS............................................................................................................ 51
YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS...................................................................................................... 51
PART II : STUDY COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES & TASK FORCES .................................... 53
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, JOINT
LEGISLATIVE............................................................................................................... 53
ADMINISTRATIVE RULES REVIEW COMMISSION ........................................................ 54
ADVISORY BUDGET COMMISSION................................................................................... 54
AGING, STUDY COMMISSION ON...................................................................................... 55
AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY AWARENESS STUDY
COMMISSION............................................................................................................... 57
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL ISSUES, HOUSE SELECT
COMMITTEE ON.......................................................................................................... 58
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COUNCILS, STUDY COMMISSION ON
STATE........................................................................................................................... 59
CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, FOSTER CARE, AND ADOPTION,
HOUSE INTERIM COMMITTEE ON.......................................................................... 60
CHILDREN AND YOUTH, LEGISLATIVE STUDY COMMISSION ON........................... 63
COMPANION ANIMALS, LEGISLATIVE STUDY COMMISSION ON............................. 65
COMPANION ANIMALS AND THE INTERVENTION OF ANIMAL
CRUELTY, HOUSE INTERIM COMMITTEE ON THE PREVENTION
AND DISPOSITION OF UNWANTED AND ABANDONED.................................... 66
CORRECTIONS, CRIME CONTROL AND JUVENILE JUSTICE
OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, JOINT LEGISLATIVE ................................................. 67
COURTS COMMISSION......................................................................................................... 69
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ........................................... 71
DOROTHEA DIX HOSPITAL PROPERTY STUDY COMMISSION................................... 72
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INFRASTRUCTURE, STUDY
COMMISSION ON........................................................................................................ 73
ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT, JOINT SELECT
COMMITTEE ON.......................................................................................................... 76
EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS ON LONG TERM SUSPENSION, HOUSE
INTERIM COMMITTEE ON PROVIDING AN APPROPRIATE............................... 77
EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, JOINT LEGISLATIVE.................................... 79
ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS, JOINT SELECT COMMITTEE ON........................... 81
ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS STUDY COMMISSION .............................................. 82
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND STATEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS,
JOINT SELECT COMMITTEE ON .............................................................................. 83
EMPLOYEE HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL BENEFITS, COMMITTEE ON......................... 84
EMPLOYEE HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL BENEFITS, SENATE
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SELECT COMMITTEE ON .......................................................................................... 85
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION ........................................................ 86
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMISSION...................................................................... 86
ETHICS COMMITTEE, LEGISLATIVE................................................................................. 88
EXECUTIVE BUDGET ACT REVISIONS, JOINT COMMITTEE ON ................................ 89
EXPANDING RAIL SERVICE, HOUSE INTERIM COMMITTEE ON................................ 90
FUTURE OF ELECTRIC SERVICE IN NORTH CAROLINA, STUDY
COMMISSION ON THE ............................................................................................... 92
FUTURE OF THE NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD STUDY
COMMISSION....................................................................................................................................... 94
FUTURE STRATEGIES, JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON.................................. 96
GENERAL STATUTES COMMISSION................................................................................. 97
GLOBAL TRANSPARK AUTHORITY.................................................................................. 98
GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS, JOINT LEGISLATIVE
COMMISSION ON........................................................................................................ 98
GROWTH STRATEGIES OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, JOINT
LEGISLATIVE............................................................................................................... 101
GUARDIANSHIP LAWS, LEGISLATIVE STUDY COMMISSION ON
STATE........................................................................................................................... 102
HEALTH CARE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE¸ JOINT LEGISLATIVE ............................... 104
HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, STUDY COMMISSION
ON ................................................................................................................................. 105
HEALTH INSURANCE INNOVATIONS COMMISSION .................................................... 107
HIGHWAY TRUST FUND STUDY COMMITTEE............................................................... 108
HISTORIC REPAIRS AND RENOVATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE............................... 109
HORACE WILLIAMS AIRPORT, JOINT SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE....................... 109
HURRICANE EVACUATION STANDARDS STUDY COMMISSION............................... 110
HURRICANE RELIEF, JOINT SELECT COMMITTEE ON ................................................. 111
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT
COMMITTEE ON.......................................................................................................... 112
INSURANCE AND CIVIL JUSTICE REFORM, SENATE SELECT
COMMITTEE ON.......................................................................................................... 114
LAPTOPS IN SENATE CHAMBER, SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ....................... 115
LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION ......................................................................... 116
LEGISLATIVE SERVICES COMMISSION........................................................................... 119
LOCAL SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION FINANCING STUDY COMMISSION ..................... 120
LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE, JOINT SELECT COMMITTEE ON..................... 121
MEDICAID REFORM, BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION ON ................................................ 122
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE, HOUSE BLUE RIBBON TASK FORCE ON ......................... 123
MENTAL HEALTH, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND
SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, JOINT LEGISLATIVE
OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON .................................................................................. 125
MILITARY AFFAIRS, JOINT SELECT COMMITTEE ON .................................................. 127
MILITARY AFFAIRS, SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON.............................................. 129
MOTORCYCLE HELMET LAWS, HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON............................ 129
MUNICIPAL INCORPORATIONS, JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION
ON ................................................................................................................................. 129
NATUROPATHIC LICENSING, JOINT SELECT STUDY COMMITTEE ON.................... 130
NEW LICENSING BOARDS, LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON........................................ 131
PROFITEERING FROM CRIME, HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON
PREVENTING UNJUST ............................................................................................... 132
PROPERTY TAX SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE REVENUE LAWS STUDY
COMMITTEE................................................................................................................. 133
PUBLIC HEALTH STUDY COMMISSION ........................................................................... 133
REDISTRICTING, SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON..................................................... 135
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RESIDENTAL AND URBAN ENCROACHMENT ON MILITARY BASES
AND TRAINING AREAS, STUDY COMMISSION ON............................................. 137
RESTITUTION, HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON........................................................... 138
REVENUE LAWS STUDY COMMITTEE ............................................................................. 139
RISING COST OF HEALTH CARE, HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON
THE ............................................................................................................................... 140
SEAFOOD AND AQUACULTURE, JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION
ON ................................................................................................................................. 142
SENIOR TAR HEEL LEGISLATURE .................................................................................... 143
SENTENCING AND POLICY ADVISORY COMMISSION................................................. 149
SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, JOINT SELECT
COMMITTEE ON.......................................................................................................... 150
SMART START FUNDING STUDY COMMISSION............................................................ 152
STATE DISABILITY INCOME PLAN STUDY COMMISSION .......................................... 153
STATE DISABILITY INCOME PLAN, THE STATE DEATH BENEFIT
PLAN, AND THE SEPARATE INSURANCE BENEFITS PLAN FOR
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, STUDY COMMISSION ON THE.................... 154
STATE PERSONNEL STATUTES, LEGISLATIVE STUDY COMMISSION
ON ................................................................................................................................. 155
STATEWIDE BENEFITS COMMITTEE TO PROVIDE A MENU OF
PORTABLE SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS FOR ALL STATE
EMPLOYEES, STUDY COMMISSION ON ESTABLISHMENT OF A..................... 157
STATEWIDE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS STUDY COMMISSION........................... 157
STREET GANG VIOLENCE PREVENTION, HOUSE SELECT
COMMITTEE ON.......................................................................................................... 158
TRANSPORTATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, JOINT LEGISLATIVE ....................... 159
21ST CENTURY REVENUE SYSTEM, LEGISLATIVE STUDY
COMMISSION ON A .................................................................................................... 161
UNC BOARD OF GOVERNORS, JOINT SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE ....................... 162
UNC BOARD OF GOVERNORS STUDY COMMISSION ................................................... 164
URBAN TRANSPORTATION NEEDS, BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION TO
STUDY SOLUTIONS TO NORTH CAROLINA’S...................................................... 165
UTILITY REVIEW COMMITTEE, JOINT LEGISLATIVE .................................................. 167
VIRGINIA-NORTH CAROLINA INTERSTATE HIGH-SPEED RAIL
COMMISSION............................................................................................................... 168
WILMINGTON RACE RIOT COMMISSION, 1898 .............................................................. 169
WORKER RETRAINING, STUDY COMMISSION ON........................................................ 169
WORKFORCE NEEDS, JOINT SELECT COMMITTEE ON ................................................ 171
2003 ENACTED AND PROPOSED STUDIES .................................................................................. 175
2004 GENERAL ASSEMBLY STUDIES AND REPORTS .............................................................. 185
INDEX ................................................................................................................................................... 217
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PART I : STUDIES & REPORTS BY SUBJECT
ABANDONED JUNK VEHICLES
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1(n), SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
ACTIVITY BUS SAFETY RULES
Authority: SL2003-284 §7.25(c), HB 397.
Report by: State Board of Education
Report to: Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee
Report due: March 15, 2004
Scope: Shall study the adequacy of the safety rules and policies adopted by local boards of
education regarding the use of activity buses.
Contact: Board Office
(919) 807-3304
ADJUST PENALTIES FOR B1 TO E OFFENSES
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1, SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT ADVOCACY PROGRAMS
Authority: SL2003-284 §18.2, HB 397.
Report by: Department of Administration
Report to: Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations, House Appropriations
Committee, and Senate Appropriations Committee.
Report due: May 1, 2004
Scope: Shall study the functions of the advocacy programs that are housed in the Department of
Administration to determine the appropriate organizational placement of the programs
within State government. The study shall also consider whether the functions of the
programs could be more efficiently and effectively performed by an appropriate nonprofit
organization.
Contact: George Millsaps, Liaison for Productivity and Legislative Affairs
(919) 807-2340
AGRIBUSINESS AND AGRICULTURE TEACHING FELLOWS
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1, SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
AGRICULTURE COMMODITY INCENTIVES
Authority: SL2004-161 §30.2, SB 1152.
Report by: Agriculture and Forestry Awareness Study Commission
Report to: General Assembly
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Report due: Upon convening of the 2005 General Assembly
Scope: May study the possibility of establishing incentive programs to bebefit firms purchasing
additional large quantities of NC farm commodity products when an overabundance of a
specific commodity is designated by the State Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services to be available for sale.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
ALCOHOL AND DRUG EDUCATION TRAFFIC (ADET) SCHOOLS
Authority: SL2004-197 §4, HB 1356.
Report by: Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and
Substance Abuse Services
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: 2005 General Assembly
Scope: Shall study the certification requirements for persons conducting alcohol and drug
education traffic schools, and the adequacy of the fee paid to the treatment facility or
school by a client for receiving treatment or education. Expansion of 'Substance abuse
services assessing agencies' study under SL2003-396 §2.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (HOUSE)
Authority: Letter of 11/3/2003; pursuant to G.S. 120-19.6(a), and House Rule 26(a)
Report by: House Select Committee on Alcoholic Beverage Control Issues
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: May report to the 2003 General Assembly 2004 Regular Session, and shall report to the
2005 General Assembly
Scope: Shall study all aspects of alcoholic beverage control in the State
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1, SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
ALTERNATIVE-FUEL/LOW EMISSION SCHOOL BUS PURCHASES
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1, SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
ALTERNATIVE FUELS
Authority: SL2004-161 §17.3, SB 1152.
Report by: Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assembly
Scope: May study the use, availability, benefits, and disadvantages of alternative fuels.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
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APPROPRIATE EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS ON LONG-TERM SUSPENSION
Authority: SL2004-161 §13.16, SB 1152.
Report by: Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: 2005 General Assembly
Scope: May study whether to and to what extent NC should mandate certain actions/policies for
students on long-term suspension.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
ARSON OFFENSES
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1, SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
ATTORNEY SOLICITATION REGULATION
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1, SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
ATTRACTING TEACHERS TO BECOME COACHES
Authority: SL2004-161 §13.9, SB 1152.
Report by: Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: 2005 General Assembly
Scope: May study the need to attract teachers into assuming additional duties of coaching
interscholastic athletic teams in middle and high schools. Shall consider the feasibility of
establishing a coaching fellowship program to attract students preparing to enter teaching
through higher education coursework into coaching.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
AVAILABILITY/DELIVERY OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES TO HISPANICS
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1(g), SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
BANKING LAWS
Authority: SL2004-171 §17, SB 676 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
BENEFITS FOR STATE EMPLOYEE DEPENDENTS
Authority: SL2004-161 §15.2, SB 1152.
Report by: Joint Legislative Health Care Oversight Committee
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Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assembly
Scope: May study alternative benefit plans for dependents of State employees.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS SIZE AND SCOPE
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1(a), SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COUNCILS
Authority: SL2004-161 §50.1, SB 1152.
Report by: Study Commission on State Boards, Commissions, and Councils
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assembly
Scope: Shall examine the organization, powers, duties, functions, and funding of State boards,
commissions, and councils.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
BUDGET PRACTICES
Authority: SL2003-284 §6.2A(a), HB 397.
Report by: Office of State Budget and Management
Report to: House Appropriations Committee, and Senate Appropriations Committee.
Report due: Not specified
Scope: In consultation with the State Controller, shall conduct a review and evaluation of current
practices relative to: nonreverting funds and accounts; designation of “off budget” funds;
sources of authority for expenditures from special funds, trust funds, internal service funds,
and enterprise funds; classification and management of said funds; appropriate budget
planning within these funds; and administration of G.S. 143-27. Where the
review/evaluation reveals problems or failures the Office shall report its findings and
recommendations.
Contact: Charles Perusse – Deputy State Budget Director
(919) 733-7061
BUDGET PROCESS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Authority: SL2003-284 §6.12(b), HB 397; and SL2004-161 §47.1, SB 1152.
Report by: Joint Committee on Executive Budget Act Revisions
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assembly
Scope: Shall consider contemporary financial management practices in reviewing the current
budget process. Shall recommend any changes to the Executive Budget Act that are needed
to modernize and improve the process of budget preparation, budget adoption, budget
execution, and program evaluation.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
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BULK PURCHASING OF PHARMACEUTICAL DRUGS
Authority: SL2004-161 §15.5, SB 1152.
Report by: Joint Legislative Health Care Oversight Committee
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assembly
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
BUSINESS TAXATION
Authority: SL2004-161 §14.13, SB 1152.
Report by: Revenue Laws Study Committee
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assembly
Scope: May study comprehensive reform and simplification of the existing State taxes on business
entities, including corporations, LLCs, partnerships, business trusts, associations, and other
entities engaged in business.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS STANDARDS AND PLANS IMPLEMENTATION
Authority: SL2002-4 §13, SB 1078.
Report by: Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Air Quality
Report to: Environmental Management Commission and Environmental Review Commission
Report due: Interim findings by September 1, 2003 and final findings and recommendations no later
than September 1, 2005.
Scope: Shall study issues related to the development and implementation of standards and plans to
implement programs to control emissions of carbon dioxide from coal-fired generating
units and other stationary sources of air pollution.
Contact: Johanna Reese, Legislative Liaison
(919) 715-4189
CARE AND SAFETY OF RESIDENTS OF RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1, SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
CASINO NIGHTS FOR NONPROFITS
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1, SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
CHAPTER 20 (MOTOR VEHICLE ACT) CONSOLIDATION
Authority: SL2001-491 §26.1, SB 166.
Report by: General Statutes Commission
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: 2003 General Assembly and 2005 General Assembly
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Scope: May study renumbering, rearranging, and consolidating the provisions of Chapter 20 of the
General Statutes.
Contact: See Commission listing in Part II of this volume.
CHARITABLE BINGO/BEACH BINGO
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1, SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, FOSTER CARE, AND ADOPTION
Authority: Letter of 09-19-03; pursuant to G.S. 120-19.6
Report by: House Interim Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect, Foster Care, and Adoption
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: April 15, 2004.
Scope: In undertaking the study of child abuse and neglect, the Committee shall determine how
children might be better protected from abuse and neglect.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
CLEAN AIR TRUST FUND
Authority: SL2004-161 §19.6, SB 1152.
Report by: Environmental Review Commission
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assembly
Scope: May study establishing a Clean Air Trust Fund.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
CLOSE ACHIEVEMENT GAP
Authority: SL2004-161 §13.7, SB 1152.
Report by: Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: 2005 General Assembly
Scope: May study the best practices and methodologies for closing the achievement gap among
children of various demographic groups who are performing below grade level.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
COLLECTION AND PAYMENT OF RESTITUTION
Authority: SL2004-161 §26.1, SB 1152.
Report by: Administrative Office of the Courts and Department of Correction
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assembly
Scope: Shall jointly study the processes for the collection of restitution and shall determine
methods for reducing the number of restitution payments that go unclaimed.
Contact: David F. Hoke
Assistant Director, AOC
(919) 715-4890
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COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIREMENTS AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1, SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
COMPANION ANIMALS
Authority: SL2002-180 §6.1, SB 98.
Report by: Legislative Study Commission on Companion Animals
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: May make an interim report no later than the convening of the 2003 General Assembly,
and final report to the 2003 General Assembly 2004 Regular Session
Scope: Shall review the laws regarding companion animals considering the operation of public
and private shelters, spay-neuter programs, minimum standards and responsibilities for
owners, and the need and feasibility of licensing commercial breeders and kennel
operators.
Contact: See Commission listing in Part II of this volume.
COMPANION ANIMALS (HOUSE)
Authority: Letter of 8-13-2003; pursuant to G.S. 120-19.6
Report by: House Interim Committee on the Prevention and Disposition of Unwanted and Abandoned
Companion Animals and the Intervention of Animal Cruelty
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Report to the 2003 General Assembly 2004 Regular Session, and final report December
31, 2004
Scope: Shall address the issue of preventing unwanted and abandoned companion animals,
specifically through the medical procedures pr spaying and neutering, to review the laws
related to current control practices, including disposition, and the laws dealing with
revenue collection and appropriation.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
COMPARATIVE TAX BURDEN
Authority: SL2004-161 §14.8, SB 1152.
Report by: Revenue Laws Study Committee
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assembly
Scope: May study the comparative tax burden on residents of South Carolina and residents of
North Carolina.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
COMPENSATION FOR CERTAIN HIGH-LEVEL OFFICERS
Authority: SL2003-284 §30.15, HB 397.
Report by: Office of State Personnel, Office of State Budget and Management
Report to: Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations
Report due: April 1, 2004
Scope: Shall study the relative compensation of members of the Council of State, State department
heads, and other high-ranking elected and nonelected public officials whose salaries are set
by the General Assembly to determine whether the officers are being compensated at rates
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in accordance with: scope of responsibility and span of control; critical nature of
department, agency, institution, or function; relative size of operations and budget under
officer’s control; and required credentials, knowledge, and experience necessary for
position.
Contact: Thomas H. Wright – Director
(919) 733-7108
COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS PLANNING
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1(i), SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION ISSUES
Authority: SL2004-161 §17.4, SB 1152.
Report by: Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assembly
Scope: May study all aspects of transportation, including planning and scheduling of projects,
legislative and executive oversight, revenues, funding, and expenditures of the Highway
Fund, the Highway Trust Fund, and Federal Aid programs for transportation.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
COMPUTER-BASED MATH AND LITERACY PROGRAMS
Authority: SL2004-161 §13.15, SB 1152.
Report by: Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: 2005 General Assembly
Scope: May study ways to improve math and literacy skills in children age 18 months to six years
through the use of innovative computer-based software.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
CONFINEMENT OF INCAPACITATED INMATES
Authority: SL2004-161 §29.4, SB 1152.
Report by: Joint Legislative Corrections, Crime Control, and Juvenile Justice Oversight Committee
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assembly
Scope: May study the confinement of inmates who are irreversibly, physically incapacitated due to
chronic illness or disability. May include, but not limited to, a review of current policies, a
calculation of potential population figures and medical care costs, a determination of
possible alternatives to incarceration and accompanying costs, and a consideration of
procedures for termination of commutation of sentences.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
CONFORM BANK EXPENSE DEDUCTION
Authority: SL2004-161 §14.4, SB 1152.
Report by: Revenue Laws Study Committee
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Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assembly
Scope: May study whether the State income tax on banks should be conformed to the federal
income tax.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
CONSOLIDATED CORPORATE INCOME TAX RETURNS
Authority: SL2003-349 §9, SB 236.
Report by: Revenue Laws Study Committee
Report to: Not specified
Report Due: Not specified
Scope: The Committee shall establish a study group composed of State tax professionals from
accounting firms and representatives of the Department of Revenue to work together on
gathering appropriate data to conduct an analysis of the potential revenue impact of
modifying the corporate income tax law to require consolidated returns.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
CONSOLIDATION OF STATE HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Authority: SL2004-161 §15.3, SB 1152.
Report by: Joint Legislative Health Care Oversight Committee
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assembly
Scope: May study whether a State entity should be established to purchase health care services
provided with State funds and to administer data consolidation and claims processing
systems in order to enhance quality of care, promote cost containment, and achieve
administrative efficiency and effectiveness in the system of services provided by the State.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
CRAVEN TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
Authority: SL2004-161 §43.1, SB 1152.
Report by: Craven Technical High School Task Force
Report to: Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee
Report due: January 15, 2005
Scope: State Board of Community Colleges, State Board of Education, Craven Community
College, Craven County Schools may establish task force to develop a plan to expand
students' education oportunities within the school system by creating a technical high
school.
Contact: Dr. Barry Russell
State Board of Community Colleges
(919) 733-7051
CREDIT FOR HIRING APPRENTICES
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1, SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
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CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECKS FEE ADJUSTMENT
Authority: SL2003-284 §14.5(b), HB 397.
Report by: Office of State Budget and Management
Report to: House Appropriations Committee, Senate Appropriations Committee, House
Appropriations Subcommittee on Justice and Public Safety, Senate Appropriations
Subcommittee on Justice and Public Safety, and Fiscal Research Division
Contact: Charles Perusse – Deputy State Budget Director
(919) 733-7061
CURRITUCK TO OUTER BANKS FERRY
Authority: SL2002-126 §26.12, SB 1115
Report by: Department of Transportation
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: On or before June 1, 2003
Scope: Shall study and determine the feasibility of establishing ferry service from Currituck
County to the northern Outer Banks.
Contact: Susan Coward– Legislative Liaison
(919) 733-2520
DAIRY INDUSTRY
Authority: SL2004-161 §30.4, SB 1152.
Report by: Agriculture and Forestry Awareness Study Commission
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of the 2005 General Assembly
Scope: Shall study the condition of the dairy industry in the State.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1, SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
DETER JUVENILE ESCAPES
Authority: SL2004-161 §29.2, SB 1152.
Report by: Joint Legislative Corrections, Crime Control, and Juvenile Justice Oversight Committee
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assembly
Scope: May study the issue of persons who escape from the custody of the Department of Juvenile
Justice and Delinquency Prevention and develop appropriate sanctions for those persons.
Shall consult with the Department, the AOC, and the Sentencing and Policy Advisory
Commission to develop a statutory scheme through which both juveniles and persons who
are over the age of 16 years shall be punished for escaping from the custody of the
Department.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
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DETERRENTS TO STORMWATER RUNOFF
Authority: SL2004-161 §19.8, SB 1152.
Report by: Environmental Review Commission
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assembly
Scope: May study the feasibility of encouraging permeable surfaces as a deterrent to stormwater
runoff.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
DISPUTE SETTLEMENT CENTERS
Authority: SL2003-284 §13.15(b), HB 397.
Report by: Joint Legislative Corrections, Crime Control, and Juvenile Justice Oversight Committee
Report to: House Appropriations Committee, Senate Appropriations Committee, House
Appropriations Subcommittee on Justice and Public Safety, and Senate Appropriations
Subcommittee on Justice and Public Safety
Scope: The Committee shall Review funding for centers, study the use of funding by recipients,
determine if language of statute accurately state’s the GA’s priorities, recommend whether
to vary match requirements according to each center’s ability to obtain non-State
resources, and study any other relevant factors.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Authority: Letter of 8-12-2003; pursuant to G.S. 120-19.6a and House Rule 26a
Report by: House Select Committee on Domestic Violence
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: April 15, 2004
Scope: Shall review the causes of domestic violence, the laws related to domestic violence in
North Carolina, the law enforcement and judicial system responses to domestic violence
cases, the severity of criminal penalties in domestic violence cases, the effectiveness of the
1999 Crime Victims' Rights Act, and the adequacy of the data collection systems tracking
domestic violence cases and homicides.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
DOROTHEA DIX HOSPITAL PROPERTY
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1, SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
DOROTHEA DIX PROPERTY
Authority: SL2003-314 sec. 3.4(a), HB 684.
Report by: Dorothea Dix Hospital Property Study Commission
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Not specified
Scope: Shall study the sale of Dorothea Dix campus property no longer needed by the hospital and
not transferred to another agency and make recommendations on options for sale of the
property to the Governmental Operations Commission before any sale.
Contact: See Commission listing in Part II of this volume.
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DREDGE
Authority: SL2004-124 §30.12, HB 1414.
Report by: Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Not specified
Scope: Shall study the feasibility and cost of constructing and establishing a dredge to be used to
clear channels that are within the State and that are not maintained by the Corps of
Engineers and to be used for beach renourishment. May hire an outside consultant in
conducting this study.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
DRIVER EDUCATION PRIVATIZATION
Authority: SL2003-284 §29.7, HB 397.
Report by: State Board of Education
Report to: Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee, and Joint Legislative Transportation
Oversight Committee
Report due: November 30, 2003
Scope: Shall study statewide privatization of State-funded driver education programs.
Contact: Board Office
(919) 807-3304
DUPLICATION OF SMART START SERVICES
Authority: SL2003-284 §10.38(i), HB 397.
Report by: NC Partnership for Children, Inc.
Report to: House Appropriations Committee, and Senate Appropriations Committee
Report due: Not specified
Scope: Shall study any duplication of health services, family support, and program support
activities.
Contact: Karen Ponder – Executive Director
(919) 821-7999
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INFRASTRUCTURE
Authority: SL2004-161 §49.1, SB 1152.
Report by: Study Commission on Economic Development Infrastructure
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assembly
Scope: Shall examine the existing infrastructure for the delivery of economic development,
including the many entities involved in economic development. Shall develop a plan to
restructure and consolidate the infrastructure for the delivery of economic development to
improve its organization and effectiveness.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Authority: Letter of 09-04-2003; pursuant to G.S. 120-19.6, House Rule 26(a), and Senate Rule 31
Report by: Joint Select Committee on Economic Growth and Development
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: May report to the 2003 General Assembly 2004 Regular Session, and shall report to the
2005 General Assembly
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Scope: Undertake a comprehensive review of the current State and local resources devoted to
economic growth and development and determine how the State, working together with
local communities, can best achieve economic stability, growth, and development in North
Carolina.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS ON LONG TERM SUSPENSION
Authority: Letter of 11/12/2003; pursuant to G.S. 120-19.6
Report by: House Interim Committee on Providing an Appropriate Education for Students on Long-
Term Suspension
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: April 15, 2004
Scope: Shall study the feasibility and cost of developing a State plan to ensure that students
recommended for long-term suspension receive an appropriate education.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
EFFECTIVENESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS
Authority: SL2004-161 §19.2, SB 1152.
Report by: Environmental Review Commission
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assembly
Scope: May study the overall effectiveness of the State's efforts to protect the environment and
conserve the natural resources of North Carolina. This study should include a
comprehensive evaluation of the implementation of existing legal mandates and of the
organizational structure of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
ELECTRONIC MONITORING
Authority: SL2003-284 §16.14, HB 397.
Report by: Department of Correction
Report to: House Appropriations Committee, Senate Appropriations Committee, House
Appropriations Subcommittee on Justice and Public Safety, and Senate Appropriations
Subcommittee on Justice and Public Safety
Report due: March 1, 2004
Scope: Shall issue a request for information to determine interest and qualifications of private
vendors, report on efforts to increase the use of electronic monitoring, document the
geographic distribution of electronic monitoring compared to other intermediate sanctions,
and analyze the reasons for the underutilization of the program.
Contact: Legislative Liaison
(919) 716-3700
ELECTRONIC NOTARIZATION
Authority: SL2003-233 §4, SB 622.
Report by: Secretary of State
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: 2003 General Assembly 2004 Regular Session
Scope: May study and make recommendations regarding what changes are desirable to the Notary
Public Act to further facilitate electronic notarization.
Contact: Robert Wilson – Legislative Liaison
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(919) 807-2023
ELECTRONIC RECORDATION
Authority: SL2004-161 §6.1, SB 1152.
Report by: General Statutes Commission
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assembly
Scope: Shall study the issue of electronic recordation, specifically with regard to real property
documents and other documents filed with register of deeds. Shall study methods for
establishing uniform legal standards for the receipt, recordation, authentication,
preservation, and retrieval of electronic documentsThe study shall include consideration of
the Uniform Real Property Recordation Act drafted by the National Conference of
Commissioners on Uniform State Laws as well as other recources on electronic recording
standards from national organizations such as the Property Records Industry Association
and the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES IN RURAL COUNTIES
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1, SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Authority: SL2002-180 §15.1, SB 98.
Report by: Statewide Emergency Preparedness Study Commission
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: May make interim reports to the 2003 General Assembly, final report to the 2005 General
Assembly
Scope: Shall study the delivery of emergency medical services in the State: examining the State
Trauma System funding; legal, administrative, logistical and other impediments to trauma
care; ways of improving trauma care; State readiness to handle trauma from massive
disasters; and other related matters.
Contact: See Commission listing in Part II of this volume.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND STATEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS
Authority: Letter of February 17, 2004; pursuant to House Rule 26(a), and Senate Rule 31.
Report by: Joint Select Committee on Emergency Preparedness and Statewide Communication
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: 2005 General Assembly
Scope: Shall study the delivery of emergency medical services and statewide communications.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
EMPLOYEE HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL BENEFITS
Authority: Pursuant to G.S. 120-19.6(a)
Report by: Senate Select Committee on Employee Hospital and Medical Benefits
Report to: General Assembly
Report Due: Not specified
Scope: Not specified
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Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
ENVIRONMENTAL CAUSES OF CANCER
Authority: SL2004-161 §15.5, SB 1152.
Report by: Joint Legislative Health Care Oversight Committee
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assembly
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
EQUITY-BUILDING HOME OWNERSHIP
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1(k), SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
E-TEXTBOOKS FOR STUDENTS
Authority: SL2004-161 §13.8, SB 1152.
Report by: Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: 2005 General Assembly
Scope: May study issues related to the availability and use of electronic copies of textbooks for
public school students
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
EUGENIC STERILIZATION COMPENSATION
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1, SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
EVALUATE WATER QUALITY AND ENDANGERED SPECIES PROTECTION IN SWIFT
CREEK
Authority: SL2003-433 §3, HB 566.
Report by: Environmental Review Commission
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: 2003 General Assembly 2004 Regular Session
Scope: May identify and evaluate options to protect water quality and endangered species in the
portion of Swift Creek and its watershed in the Tar-Pamlico River Basin that are located
east of Nash County State Road 1003 (Red Oak Road).
Contact: See Commission listing in Part II of this volume.
EXPANDING RAIL SERVICE
Authority: Letter of October 8, 2004; pursuant to House Rule 26(a).
Report by: House Interim Committee on Expanding Rail Service
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: 2005 General Assembly
Scope: Shall study the costs and benefits of expanding and upgrading rail freight service in the
State, the feasibility, cost, and benefits of commuter rail service, the cost and benefits of
expanding passenger rail service including tourism, and ways to preserve unused or
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abandoned rail corridors for future rail needs.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
FAIR BARGAIN ACT
Authority: SL2004-161 §19.7, SB 1152.
Report by: Environmental Review Commission
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assembly
Scope: May study revocation of contracts under certain circumstances.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
FEDERAL STRUCTURED SENTENCING SYSTEM
Authority: SL2004-161 §29.3, SB 1152.
Report by: Joint Legislative Corrections, Crime Control, and Juvenile Justice Oversight Committee
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assembly
Scope: May study the State's current system of structured sentencing and compare that with the
federal system of structured sentencing.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
FILM INDUSTRY FEASIBILITY
Authority: SL2003-284 §9.5, HB 397.
Report by: UNC Board of Governors
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: April 1, 2004
Scope: Shall conduct a feasibility study to assess the strategic opportunities in the arts and
entertainment industry in Forsyth County and its environs in the creation of programs,
facilities, job opportunities, and tourism demand related to the film industry. The study
shall include: the development of a program in digital media, and the development of a
tourism destination film industry studio backlot.
Contact: Board Office
(919) 962-1000
FILM INDUSTRY INCENTIVES
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1, SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
FINANCIAL BUSINESS INFRASTRUCTURE
Authority: SL2001-491 §17.1, SB 166; SL2002-126 §25.1(c), SB 1115.
Report by: Office of State Controller
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Interim report to the 2001 General Assembly 2002 Regular Session, and a final report to
the 2003 General Assembly 2004 Regular Session
Scope: With the assistance of the Office of State Budget and Management, Office of Information
Technology Services, and Office of State Personnel, shall engage a qualified consulting
firm to determine the feasibility of developing and implementing a new financial business
infrastructure for the State.
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Contact: Robert Powell, State Controller
(919) 981-5406
FIRE SAFETY IN LOCAL CONFINEMENT FACILITIES
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1, SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
FLOODPLAIN MAPPING INFORMATION SHARING PLAN
Authority: SL2004-161 §19.3, SB 1152.
Report by: Environmental Review Commission
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assembly
Scope: May study whether the information compiled on a regular basis by the Statewide
Floodplain Mapping Unit would be useful and relevant to dam operators, local agencies,
and State agencies with regard to making decisions about coordinating and controlling
water releases from dams, flood control, floodplain management, and emergency
evacuation procedures. May also study any other issues relevant to this topic.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
FOOD SAFETY AND SECURITY
Authority: SL2004-161 §30.3, SB 1152.
Report by: Agriculture and Forestry Awareness Study Commission
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of the 2005 General Assembly
Scope: May study ways to protect the State's food supply system and the agricultural industry
base.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
FORGIVENESS OF STUDENT DEBT PROGRAM
Authority: SL2004-161 §27.1, SB 1152.
Report by: UNC Board of Governors
Report to: Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee
Report due: January 15, 2005
Scope: In conjunction with the Education Assistance Authority, may study the feasibility of a
program that would forgive student indebtedness for teachers who have continuing
certification in and are teaching in the disciplines of mathematics, science, or special
education.
Contact: Board Office
(919) 962-1000
FORT FISHER VEHICLE USE
Authority: SL2004-124 §12.3(b), HB 1414.
Report by: Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Report to: Environmental Review Commission
Report due: February 1, 2005.
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Scope: Shall conduct a study of vehicle use at Fort Fisher Recreation Area. Shall consider and
determine the demand for vehicle access to the beach during different times of the year,
review of scientific studies on the impact of vehicle use on sea turtles and nesting activity
compared with such activity on adjoining Bald Head Conservancy property and
Masonboro Island, and an analysis of the economic impact of restricting 24-hour vehicle
access.
Contact: Johanna Reese, Legislative Liaison
(919) 715-4189
FUTURE OF ELECTRIC SERVICES
Authority: SL97-40, SB 38; SL1999-122, HB 778; SL1999-395 §6.1, HB 163; SL2000-53, HB 1593;
SL2000-67 §14.10, HB 1840.
Report by: Study Commission on the Future of Electric Service in North Carolina
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Interim report to the 1997 General Assembly 1998 Regular Session, and shall report
periodically thereafter and shall terminate June 30, 2006.
Scope: Shall study the cost, adequacy, availability and pricing of electric rates and service to
determine whether legislation is necessary to assure adequate and reliable service and
economical, fair and equitable rates for all consumers of electricity. Study shall include
reliability, universal access, states reciprocity, stranded costs, state and federal jurisdiction,
alternative regulation, customer choice of providers, and the impact of competition.
Contact: See Commission listing in Part II of this volume.
FUTURE OF THE NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD
Authority: G.S. 120-245
Report by: Future of the North Carolina Railroad Study Commission
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Annually
Scope: Shall study the importance of railroads and railroad infrastructure to economic
development including short-line railroads, and issues important to the future of passenger
and freight rail service, methods to expedite property disputes between railroads and
property owners, and all aspects of the operation, structure, management, and long-range
plans of the N.C. Railroad.
Note: Made permanent by SL2000-138 sec. 8.3(b).
Contact: See Commission listing in Part II of this volume.
GIVING NOTICE OF RIGHTS TO CONTEST MECHANIC'S LIEN STORAGE CHARGE OF
VEHICLES SEIZED UNDER DWI FORFEITURE LAWS
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1, SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
GLOBAL TRANSPARK DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION BOARD STRUCTURE
Authority: SL2003-284 §12.8(f), HB 397
Report by: To be conducted by a designee of the NC Partnership for Economic Development
Report to: Fiscal Research Division and members of the NC Partnership for Economic Development
Scope: Board structure of the Global TransPark Development Commission shall be studied in
accordance with recommendations in the Kenan-Flagler study, to determine if the board
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structure should be reconstituted and made similar to the boards of the Northeastern or
Southeastern NC Regional Economic Development Commissions.
GUARDIANSHIP LAWS
Authority: SL2004-161 §45.1, SB 1152.
Report by: Legislative Study Commission on State Guardianship laws
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Interim report to upon convening of the 2005 General Assembly, and final report upon
convening of 2005 General Assembly 2006 Regular Session
Scope: To review State law pertaining to guardianship and its relationship to other pertinent State
laws such as the health care power of attorney, the right to a natural death, and durable
power of attorney.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
HABITUAL FELON LAW AMENDMENT
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1, SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
HANDHELD CELL PHONE USE WHILE DRIVING
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1, SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Authority: SL2004-161 §34.1, SB 1152.
Report by: Study Commission on Health Care Workforce Development
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Interim report to the 2005 General Assembly 2005 Regular Session, and final report to the
2005 General Assembly 2006 Regular Session
Scope: To determine methods to increase the number of people providing health and dental care in
this State and to overcome existing barriers contributing to the health care provider
shortages.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
HEALTH INSURANCE
Authority: SL2004-175, HB 1463.
Report by: Health Insurance Innovations Commission
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Not specified
Scope: Identify and evaluate comprehensively the problems small employers face when they
attempt to obtain health insurance coverage for themselves and their employees and
consider the impact these problems have for large employees and the communities they
serve. Initiate regional demonstration projects to pilot innovative health care plans and
products to address the problems identified. Develop clear and substantive
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recommendationsfor actions that must be taken by health insurance carriers, health care
providers, government, small business employers, large business employers, consumers,
and consumer groups.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
HEALTH INSURANCE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES/TRADE ASSOCIATIONS
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1(b), SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
HEALTH INSURANCE FOR UNINSURABLE INDIVIDUALS
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1(c), SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
HEALTH INSURANCE MANDATES
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1, SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
HIGH-RISK HEALTH INSURANCE POOLS
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1, SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATE INCENTIVES
Authority: SL2004-161 §13.5, SB 1152.
Report by: Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: 2005 General Assembly
Scope: May study whether bonuses should be paid to principals for increased graduation rates.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN COLLEGE LEVEL COURSES
Authority: SL2003-284 §7.36, HB 397.
Report by: State Board of Education
Report to: Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee
Report due: December 15, 2003
Scope: Shall study the issue of weighted grades for high school students who take university and
community college courses.
Contact: Board Office
(919) 807-3304
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HIGHWAY TRUST FUND
Authority: SL2003-284 §29.12(c), HB 397; and SL2004-161 §20.1, SB 1152.
Report by: Highway Trust Fund Study Committee
Report to: Joint Legislative Transportation oversight Committee
Report due: January 31, 2005
Scope: May study all aspects of the Highway Trust Fund.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
HIGHWAY USE TAX BASED ON EFFICIENCY/VEHICLE REGISTRATION BASED ON
VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED
Authority: SL2004-161 §19.10, SB 1152.
Report by: Environmental Review Commission
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assembly
Scope: May study whether to modify the current highway use tax so that all or a portion of the tax
paid on a private passenger vehicle is based on fuel efficiency, and whether to modify the
current vehicle registration fee so that all or a portion of the annual fee for a passenger
vehicle is based on vehicle miles traveled.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1, SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
HORACE WILLIAMS AIRPORT
Authority: Letter of 01-20-2004, pursuant to G.S. 120-19.6, House Rule 26(a), and Senate Rule 31
Report by: Joint Select Committee on the Horace Williams Airport
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: May report to the 2003 General Assembly 2004 Regular Session, final report to the 2005
General Assembly
Scope: Shall study the utility of maintaining the operation of the Horace Williams Airport in
Chapel Hill, taking in to consideration issues of safety, access, expense of operation, and
alternative operation structures to meet aviation demands at the existing facility.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
HURRICANE EVACUATION STANDARDS STUDY COMMISSION
Authority: SL2004-161 §32.1, SB 1152.
Report by: Hurricane Evacuation Standards Study Commission
Report to: Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee
Report due: January 15, 2005
Scope: Shall study the development and establishment of hurricane evacuation standards for the
State.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
HURRICANE RELIEF
Authority: Letter of November 30, 2004; pursuant to House Rule 26(a), and Senate Rule 31.
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Report by: Joint Select Committee on Hurricane Relief
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: 2005 General Assembly
Scope: Shall study the impacts of the 2004 hurricanes in the State, particularly those impacts
associated with events in the western part of the State. Shall determine if any unmet needs
exist after operation of customary federal, State, and local disaster recovery programs.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
I-95 TOLLS
Authority: SL2004-161 §17.2, SB 1152.
Report by: Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assembly
Scope: May study the feasibility of establishing tolls on Interstate 95 from South Carolina to
Virginia.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
IMMIGRATION
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1, SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
IMPACT OF ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR CONSERVATION ON LOCAL TAX REVENUES
Authority: SL2003-284 §11.7(a), HB 397.
Report by: Property Tax Subcommittee of the Revenue Laws Study Committee
Report to: Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations, Revenue Laws Study
Committee, and Fiscal Research Division
Report due: January 15, 2004
Scope: Shall study the positive and negative impacts of the acquisition of land by the State and
non-profit organizations using money from the Clean Water Management Trust Fund and
other State funds for conservation purposes on local government ad velorem tax revenues.
The Committee may consider efforts by other states and the federal government to mitigate
the negative impacts of acquisition of land for conservation.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
INCOME TAX DERIVED FROM MANUFACTURING
Authority: SL2004-161 §14.6, SB 1152.
Report by: Revenue Laws Study Committee
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assembly
Scope: May study whether income tax derived from manufacturing should be exempt from income
taxation.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BUDGET STRUCTURE REVIEW
Authority: SL2003-284 §21.1, HB 397
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Report by: Office of State Budget and Management
Report to: Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations, chairs of the Joint
Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, and Fiscal Research Division
Report due: April 1, 2004
Scope: Shall conduct a study of information technology expenditures across all of State
government, with focused attention to identification and elimination of duplicative
expenditures, operations, and inventory, to identify and recommend potential cost savings
and efficiencies in State agency IT operations.
Contact: Charles Perusse – Deputy State Budget Director
(919) 733-7061
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LEGACY SYSTEMS
Authority: SL2003-172, HB 941.
Report by: Office of Information Technology Services
Report to: Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations
Report due: Assessment phase by March 1, 2004, 2nd phase by January 31, 2005.
Scope: Shall, in conjunction with the Information Resource Management Commission, analyze the
State’s legacy information technology systems and develop a plan to ascertain the needs,
costs, and time frame required for State agencies to progress to more modern information
technology systems.
Contact: George Bakolia – Chief Information Officer
(919) 981-2680
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OPERATION CENTRALIZATION FOR DHHS
Authority: SL2003-284 §10.8A(a), HB 397.
Report by: Department of Health and Human Services
Report to: Senate Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services, House Appropriations
Subcommittee on Health and Human Services, and Fiscal Research Division
Scope: Shall conduct a department wide examination and analysis of its information technology
infrastructure, including expenditures and management function. The Department shall
review contracts with outside vendors, and consider the implementation of performance
measures on future contracts. The Department shall develop a plan for the establishment of
a Central IT Operations Unit common to all divisions, offices, and programs of the
Department.
Contact: Glenda Parker – Administration Officer
(919) 733-4534
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY ASSESSMENT
Authority: SL2003-153 §1, HB 1003.
Report by: State Chief Information Officer
Report to: Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations, and public
Report due: May 4, 2004
Scope: Shall assess the ability of each agency to comply with the current security enterprise-wide
set of standards established pursuant to this section. The assessment shall include the rate
of compliance with the standards in each agency, an assessment of each agency’s security
organization, network security architecture, and current expenditures for information
technology security. The assessment shall also estimate the cost to implement the security
measures needed for agencies to fully comply with the standards.
Contact: George Bakolia – Chief Information Officer
(919) 981-2680
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INSURANCE AND CIVIL JUSTICE REFORM
Authority: Pursuant to G.S. 120-19.6(a)
Report by: Senate Select Committee on Insurance and Civil Justice Reform
Report to: General Assembly
Report Due: Not specified
Scope: Not specified
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
INTEGRATION OF CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH MULTIPLE SYSTEM SERVICE NEEDS
Authority: SL2004-161 §24.2, SB 1152.
Report by: Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and
Substance Abuse Services
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assembly
Scope: Shall conduct a comprehensive review of the State's system of care for children with
multiple system service needs, to determine the extent to which children who need services
from multiple State and local agencies in this system are or are not receiving those services
in a timely manner, the effectiveness of the services provided, the potential long-term
impact on the children, their families, and the State and local resources of not providing all
services in a timely and cost-effective manner, and to make detailed recommendations on
the system changes necessary to address the problems identified as quickly as possible.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
INTERNET SALE OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
Authority: SL2004-161 §15.5, SB 1152.
Report by: Joint Legislative Health Care Oversight Committee
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assembly
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
JOB SHARING
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1, SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
JUDICIAL APPROVAL FOR PLEAS IN CERTAIN CASES
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1, SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
KINDERGARTEN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Authority: SL2004-161 §13.10, SB 1152.
Report by: Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: 2005 General Assembly
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Scope: May study the issue of modifying kindergarten admission requirements as it relates to
student readiness to enter kindergarten.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
LABOR AUDIT SYSTEMS/INCENTIVES
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1, SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
LANDSCAPE/IRRIGATION CONTRACTORS
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1, SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
LAPTOPS IN SENATE CHAMBER
Authority: Pursuant to G.S. 120-19.6(a)
Report by: Senate Select Committee on Laptops in Senate Chamber
Report to: General Assembly
Report Due: Not specified
Scope: Not specified
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER RECLASSIFICATION
Authority: SL2004-161 §42.1, SB 1152.
Report by: Office of State Personnel.
Report to: General Assembly and Fiscal Research Division
Report due: January 3, 2005
Scope: Shall conduct a reclassification study of all sworn law enforcement officers employed in
the Division of Parks and Recreation of the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources.
Contact: Thomas Wright, Director
(919) 733-7108
LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PROGRAM
Authority: SL2003-352 §12(a), HB 897.
Report by: Environmental Review Commission
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: 2003 General Assembly 2004 Regular Session, or 2005 General Assembly
Scope: May study issues related to the Leaking Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Cleanup
Program.
Contact: See Commission listing in Part II of this volume.
LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE BRANCH LOBBYING
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1, SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
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LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT SYSTEM TRANSFER OF SERVICE
Authority: SL2003-284 §30.18(c), HB 397.
Report by: State Treasurer, Retirement Division; and Board of Trustees of the Teachers’ and State
Employees’ Retirement System
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: April 1, 2004
Scope: Shall study the feasibility and cost implications of applying the provisions of this section to
present retirees of the Legislative Retirement System.
Contact: Julie White – Public Information Officer
(919) 508-1024
LICENSE PLATE ISSUES
Authority: SL2003-424 §7, HB 855.
Report by: Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: 2003 General Assembly 2004 Regular Session, or 2005 General Assembly
Scope: Shall study the following issues related to special registration plates: number of plates that
have not received the minimum applications after three years and whether to repeal those
plates; the plate background and alternative methods of identifying NC vehicles; and the
fees and distribution of those fees.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
LIGHT POLLUTION
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1, SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
LOCAL SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION FINANCING
Authority: SL2004-161 §11.1, SB 1152.
Report by: Local School Construction Financing Study Commission
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Interim report to the 2005 General Assembly, no later than January 15, 2005, and a final
report to the 2005 General Assembly 2006 Regular Session, no later than March 31, 2006.
Scope: Shall examine the present system of local financing for school facilities and shall study
alternative options for financing local school construction, renovation, repair, and
maintenance. May study public-private partnerships for school construction and facility
ownership, sale leaseback arrangements, private and commercial financing arrangements,
design standards for school facilities that may facilitate alternative financing techniques,
alternative local revenue sources for financing school facilities, the use of real estate
investment trusts, State and local construction bond pools, and other financing issues
deemed pertinent by the Commission.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
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LONG-TERM CARE REMEDIATION
Authority: SL2004-161 §23.2, SB 1152.
Report by: Study Commission on Aging
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assembly
Scope: May study the feasibility of implementing a remediation program for long-term care
facilities similar to the Collaborative Remediation Project in Michigan.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
LOSS OF MANUFACTURING BUSINESSES
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1, SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
MASSAGE THERAPY REGULATION
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1, SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
MEDICAID FUNDING
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1(e), SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
MEDICAID REFORM
Authority: SL2003-284 §6.14A(a), HB 397; and SL2004-161 §52.1, SB 1152.
Report by: Blue Ribbon Commission on Medicaid Reform
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Interim report by April 1, 2004, Final report by February 1, 2005
Scope: The Commission shall examine the State’s Medicaid program and make comprehensive
recommendations for fundamental reform.
Contact: See Commission listing in Part II of this volume.
MEDICAL ERRORS
Authority: SL2004-161 §15.5, SB 1152.
Report by: Joint Legislative Health Care Oversight Committee
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assembly
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
Authority: Letter of 09-12-03; pursuant to G.S. 120-19.6, and House Rule 26(a)
Report by: House Blue Ribbon Task Force on Medical Malpractice
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: April 15, 2004
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Scope: Shall conduct a study of medical malpractice and make comprehensive recommendations
for fundamental reform.
Contact: See Task Force listing in Part II of this volume.
MEETING IRS REQUEST FOR A DEFINED RETIREMENT AGE
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1, SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
MENTAL HEALTH, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
SERVICES FINANCING
Authority: SL2004-161 §18.1, SB 1152.
Report by: Department of Health and Human Services
Report to: Legislative Oversight Committee on Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and
Substance Abuse Services, House Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human
Services, Senate Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services, and the Fiscal
Research Division.
Report due: No larer than July 1, 2005
Scope: Shall study the financing of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse
services
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
MENTAL HEALTH IN PRISONS
Authority: SL2004-161 §24.3, SB 1152.
Report by: Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and
Substance Abuse Services
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assembly
Scope: May study the incidence of mental illness and substance abuse problems among inmates in
the NC prison and juvenile justice systems.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
MENTALLY ILL LONG-TERM CARE RESIDENTS
Authority: SL2004-161 §23.3, SB 1152.
Report by: Study Commission on Aging
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assembly
Scope: May study issues related to mentally. ill residents in long-term care facilities.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
MERCURY EMISSIONS MONITORING
Authority: SL2002-4 §12, SB 1078.
Report by: Division of Air Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Report to: Environmental Management Commission, Environmental Review Commission
Report due: Interim reports annually beginning September 1, 2003, and final report September 1, 2005
Scope: Shall study issues related to the monitoring of emissions of mercury and the development
and implementation of standards and plans to implement programs to control emissions of
mercury from coal-fired generating units. Shall evaluate available control technologies and
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shall estimate the benefits and costs of alternative strategies to reduce emissions of
mercury.
Contact: Johanna Reese, Legislative Liaison
(919) 715-4189
MILITARY AFFAIRS
Authority: Letter of 11/12/2003; pursuant to G.S. 120-19.6, House Rule 26a, and Senate Rule 31
Report by: Joint Select Committee on Military Affairs
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: May report to the 2003 General Assembly 2004 Regular Session, and shall report to the
2005 General Assembly
Scope: Shall study the State's relationship with the military
Note: Senate Select Committee on Military Affairs created on March 11, 2003, merged with Joint
Select Committee.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
MILITARY AFFAIRS (SENATE)
Authority: Pursuant to G.S. 120-19.6, and Senate Rule-31
Report by: Senate Select Committee on Military Affairs
Report to: General Assembly
Report Due: Not specified
Scope: Merged with Joint Select Committee on Military Affairs as of 11/12/2003.
MOBILE MEDICAL OPERATING ROOM
Authority: SL2003-284 §16.7, HB 397.
Report by: Department of Correction
Report to: House Appropriations Subcommittee on Justice and Public Safety, and Senate
Appropriations Subcommittee on Justice and Public Safety
Report due: April 1, 2004
Scope: Shall study the use of the mobile operating room at Central Prison.
Contact: Legislative Liaison
(919) 716-3700
MOPED IDENTIFICATION TAG
Authority: SL2003-397 §6, SB 61.
Report by: Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: 2003 General Assembly 2004 Regular Session, or 2005 General Assembly
Scope: May study the need for a moped identification tag program, and make recommendations on
identifying mopeds if it sees the need.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
MOTOR VEHICLE TOTAL LOSS CLAIMS DISCLOSURE CLARIFICATION
Authority: SL2004-161 §17.6, SB 1152.
Report by: Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assembly
Scope:
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
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MOTORCYCLE HELMET LAWS
Authority: Letter of 09-24-03; pursuant to G.S. 120-19.6
Report by: House Select Committee on Motorcycle Helmet Laws
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: May 15, 2004
Scope: Shall review the laws of this State and other states relating to the use of motorcycle
helmets; including current requirements for mandatory use, studies of effectiveness, effects
on insurance premiums, safety training
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
NATUROPATHIC LICENSING
Authority: Letter of September 28, 2004; pursuant to House Rule 26(a), and Senate Rule 31.
Report by: Joint Select Study Committee on Naturopathic Licensing
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: 2005 General Assembly
Scope: Shall study the feasibility of licensing naturopathic physicians. If Committee recommends
licensing it shall recommend requirements for licensure and the establishment of a
licensing board.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
NATUROPATHY
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1(j), SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
NEWBORN COVERAGE
Authority: SL2004-161 §31.1, SB 1152.
Report by: Committee on Employee Hospital and Medical Benefits
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Not specified
Scope: May study the following issues pertaining to benefits under the TSECMMP: whether to
repeal or modify coverage limits for examination and supervision of normal newborn
infants to only when the mother is receiving maternity benefits; whether to adopt a
federally qualified health reimbursement arrangement; whether deductibles and co-payment
amounts should be based on income of Plan member.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
NONDISCHARGE ANIMAL WASTE PERMITS
Authority: SL2003-28 §2, SB 733.
Report by: Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Report to: Environmental Review Commission
Report due: March 1, 2004
Scope: Shall study the use of general nondischarge permits for animal waste management systems
for swine, cattle, and poultry operations to protect water quality, including the impact of
the use of general permits on the land application and potential discharge of nitrogen and
phosphorous to surface water and groundwater in the State.
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Contact: Johanna Reese, Legislative Liaison
(919) 715-4189
NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING WORKER SAFETY
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1, SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
NORTH CAROLINA MANUAL DISTRIBUTION AND SALE
Authority: SL2003-284 §24.2, HB397.
Report by: Secretary of State
Report to: House Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, Senate Appropriations
Subcommittee on General Government, and Fiscal Research Division
Report due: April 1, 2004
Scope: Shall report on the distribution and sale of the North Carolina Manual, and shall study the
feasibility of making the manual available via the Internet.
Contact: Robert Wilson – Legislative Liaison
(919) 807-2023
NOTARY LAWS REVISION
Authority: SL2004-161 §6.2, SB 1152.
Report by: Secretary of State
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assembly
Scope: Shall study the issue of amending the notary laws in order to modernize and simplify their
administration. The study shall also address the issue of electronic notarization.
Contact: Robert Wilson, Legislative Liaison
(919) 807-2023
NURSING SHORTAGE
Authority: SL2004-161 §15.5, SB 1152.
Report by: Joint Legislative Health Care Oversight Committee
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assembly
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS FUNDING/BUDGETING
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1(l), SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
OFFENDER FEES COLLECTION
Authority: SL2003-284 §16.15, HB 397.
Report by: Department of Correction, and Judicial Department
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Report to: House Appropriations Committee, Senate Appropriations Committee, House
Appropriations Subcommittee on Justice and Public Safety, and Senate Appropriations
Subcommittee on Justice and Public Safety
Report due: April 1, 2004
Scope: Shall report on the success of their efforts to improve the collection rate of offender fees
for probationers and for nonprobationers sentenced to community service and on any
recommendations for statutory or procedural changes to improve collections.
Contact: Legislative Liaison
(919) 716-3700
OPTIONAL GRADUATED 25 YEAR RETIREMENT PLAN FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1, SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
OUTDOOR ADVERTISING AMORTIZATION ORDINANCES
Authority: SL2003-432 §2, HB 754.
Report by: Revenue Laws Study Committee
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: 2003 General Assembly 2004 Regular Session
Scope: To study local government ordinances amortizing off premises outdoor advertising.
Contact: See listing for Committee in Part II of this volume.
OVARIAN CANCER RISKS AND PREVENTION EDUCATION
Authority: SL2004-161 §15.5, SB 1152.
Report by: Joint Legislative Health Care Oversight Committee
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assembly
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
OVERREPRESENTATION OF MINORITY YOUTH IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTERS
Authority: SL2004-161 §48.1, SB 1152.
Report by: North Carolina Central University
Report to: General Assembly, and Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Report due: January 15, 2005
Scope: In conjuction with NCCU's Department of Sociology, may study whether there is an
overrepresentation of minority youth in NC youth development centers.
PAIN MANAGEMENT AND PALLIATIVE CARE
Authority: SL2004-161 §15.5, SB 1152.
Report by: Joint Legislative Health Care Oversight Committee
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assembly
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
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PAMLICO TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
Authority: SL2004-161 §43.1, SB 1152.
Report by: Pamlico Technical High School Task Force
Report to: Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee
Report due: January 15, 2005
Scope: State Board of Community Colleges, State Board of Education, Pamlico Community
College, and Pamlico County School may establish task force to develop a plan to expand
students' education oportunities within the school system by creating a technical high
school.
Contact: Dr. Barry Russell
State Board of Community Colleges
(919) 733-7051
PAWNBROKERS
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1(d), SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
PAY EQUITY FOR STATE/LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1, SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
PEAT-BASED WASTEWATER SYSTEMS
Authority: SL2004-161 §8.1, SB 1152.
Report by: Commission for Health Services
Report to: Senate Appropriations Committee on Natural and Economic Resources, House
Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural and Economic Resources, Fiscal Research
Division, and Environmental Review Commission
Report due: January 15, 2005
Scope: Shall evaluate the desirability and feasibility of developing and implementing a pilot
program whereby any individual seeking to use an innovative wastewater system, under
G.S. 130A-343(g), that employs peat-based technology, at the individual's residence shall
be required to use a wastewater system that satisfies all of the following: 1) complies with
Standard 40 of the NSF, 2) has a mandatory maintenance agreement developed by the
manufacturer included in purchase contract.
Contact Glenda Parker, Administrative Officer
(919) 733-4534
PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS/SECLUSION IN SCHOOLS
Authority: SL2004-161 §13.4, SB 1152.
Report by: Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: 2005 General Assembly
Scope: May study the use of physical restraints and seclusion in public schools.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
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POSTRETIREMENT EARNINGS
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1, SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
PRIVATE ACTIVITY BONDS
Authority: SL2004-161 §14.3, SB 1152.
Report by: Revenue Laws Study Committee
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assembly
Scope: May study private activity bonds.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
PROBATION/PAROLE OFFICER WORKLOADS
Authority: SL2003-284 §16.18(b), HB 397.
Report by: Department of Correction
Report to: House Appropriations Subcommittee on Justice and Public Safety, and Senate
Appropriations Subcommittee on Justice and Public Safety
Report due: April 1, 2004
Scope: Shall conduct a study of probation/parole officer workload at least biannually. The initial
study shall be conducted jointly by Department staff and a consultant, and shall include
analysis of the type of offenders supervised, the distribution of the officers’ time by type of
activity, the caseload carried by the officers, and comparisons to practices in other states.
The study shall determine whether the caseload goals established by the Structured
Sentencing Act are still appropriate.
Contact: Legislative Liaison
(919) 716-3700
PROFITEERING FROM CRIME
Authority: Letter of 01-21-2004, pursuant to G.S. 120-19-6(a), and House Rule 26(a)
Report by: House Select Committee on Preventing Unjust Profiteering from Crime
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: On or before the convening of the 2003 General Assembly 2004 Regular Session
Scope: Shall study the laws of this State and other states to determine what can be done to
preventcriminal offenders and other from profiteering from crimes and may study other
related issues. May consider court cases concerning "Son of Sam" laws to ensure any
proposed legislation can withstand constitutional challenge.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
PROMOTE GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY AND SAVINGS IN STATE SPENDING
Authority: SL2004-161 §16.1, SB 1152.
Report by: Department of Administration
Report to: Legislative Research Commission
Report due: January 15, 2005
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Scope: UNC, AOC, Department of Administration, Legislative Services Office, Community
College System, and Department of Public Instruction shall jointly study various ways to
promote government efficiency and savings on State spending, including: consolidate
administrative functions, establish Statewide Benefit Committee, DMV-NCDL registration
extensions, combine safety programs, increase use of public defenders, Controller's fees,
and deferred retirement option program.
Contact: George Millsaps, Liaison for Productivity and Legislative Affairs
(919) 807-2340
PROMOTING PATIENT SAFETY
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1, SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
PROTECTING PROPERTY OWNERS ADJACENT TO ACTIVITIES FOR WHICH A
STORMWATER PERMIT IS ISSUED
Authority: SL2004-161 §19.9, SB 1152.
Report by: Environmental Review Commission
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assembly
Scope: May study ways to protect a property owner whose land is adjacent to or downstream from
a site on which alterations of the existing flow of stormwater will occur.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
PUBLIC DEFENDERS
Authority: SL2003-284 §13.6, HB 397.
Report by: Office of Indigent Defense Services
Report to: House Appropriations Committee, Senate Appropriations Committee, House
Appropriations Subcommittee on Justice and Public Safety, and Senate Appropriations
Subcommittee on Justice and Public Safety
Report due: March 1, 2004
Scope: Shall study the establishment of additional public defender districts, identifying the areas
of the State in which savings could be realized by the establishment of such districts and
the projected savings in each area.
Contact: Malcolm R. Hunter – Executive Director
(919) 560-3380
REDISTRICTING
Authority: Letter of 11-19-2003; pursuant to G.S. 120-19.6, and Senate Rule 31
Report by: Senate Select Committee on Redistricting
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Not specified
Scope: Committee ends on appointment of standing Senate Redistricting Committee
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
REDUCE UTILITY EQUIPMENT SALES TAX
Authority: SL2004-161 §14.12, SB 1152.
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Report by: Revenue Laws Study Committee
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assembly
Scope: May study whether light construction equipment should be given preferential sales and use
tax treatment.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
REDUCING PRESCRIPTION DRUG COSTS
Authority: SL2004-161 §15.5, SB 1152.
Report by: Joint Legislative Health Care Oversight Committee
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assembly
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
REEMPLOYMENT OF RETIREES
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1, SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
REGIONAL WATER SUPPLIES
Authority: SL2004-161 §19.5, SB 1152.
Report by: Environmental Review Commission
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assembly
Scope: May study the issue of the development and funding of regional water supply systems.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
REGISTRATION OF ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES
Authority: SL2004-161 §17.5, SB 1152.
Report by: Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assembly
Scope: May study whether all-terrain vehicles should be registered and regulated.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
REGULATING TICKET BROKERS
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1, SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
RENEWABLE AND ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
Authority: SL2004-161 §9.1, SB 1152.
Report by: Joint Legislative Utility Review Committee
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Not specified
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Scope: May study the economic, environmental, and social issues associated with the development
and use of renewable and alternative energy in the State.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
RESIDENTAL AND URBAN ENCROACHMENT ON MILITARY BASES AND TRAINING
AREAS
Authority: SL2004-161 §4.1, SB 1152.
Report by: Study Commission on Residential and Urban Encroachment on Military Bases and
Training Areas
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assembly
Scope: Shall study residential and urban encroachment on military bases and training areas
including: restricting zoning, affect on deed registration, protecting areas around bases and
training areas by purchasing development rights and buffers, and other issues considered
relevant.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE
Authority: SL2004-161 §10.1, SB 1152.
Report by: Building Code Council
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assembly
Scope: Shall study the Residential Building Code to determine which provisions, if any, are
unnecessary, outdated, overly stringent, or otherwise unduly increase the cost of housing.
Contact: Jackie B. Grizzel, Secretary
(919) 661-5880
RESTITUTION
Authority: Letter of September 14, 2004; pursuant to House Rule 26(a).
Report by: House Select Committee on Restitution
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: 2005 General Assembly
Scope: Shall study the processes for the collection and payment of restitution, and shall determine
the methods for reducing the numbers of restitution payments that go unclaimed. The
Committee shall incorporate the work to be conducted under SL2004-161 sec. 26.1 into its
study and produce one report that contains the recommendations of the Committee, the
AOC, and the Dept. of Correction.
Contact: See Committee listing in Part II of this volume.
RESTRUCTURE PRIOR CRIMINAL RECORD POINTS
Authority: SL2004-161 §2.1, SB 1152 [LRC took no action.]
Report by: Legislative Research Commission
Report to: General Assembly
RETAINAGE FROM PAYMENT ON PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Authority: SL2004-161 §21.1, SB 1152.
Report by: Department of Administration
Report to: General Assembly
Report due: Upon convening of 2005 General Assem