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The Daily Bulletin: Thursday, June 11, 2015
PUBLIC/HOUSE BILLS
H 44 (2015-2016) LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGULATORY REFORM 2015. (NEW) Filed Feb 3 20 1 5, AN ACT TO REFORM
VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE LAW RELATED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
Senate amendments makes the following changes to the 2nd edition.
Amendment #1
Deletes the language from the previous edition for proposed GS 1 53 A-340( 1) and GS 1 60A-38 1 (h) concerning fence
wraps displaying signage, replacing it with new provisions that provide that fence wraps that display signage on a
perimeter fence at a construction site are exempt from the specified zoning regulations pertaining to signage until a
certificate of occupancy is issued for the final portion of construction at that site or until 36 months from the time the
fence wrap was installed, whichever is shorter. Also provides that if construction has not been completed at that sight
after 36 months, then cities or counties can regulate such signage but must continue to allow fence wrapping materials on
the perimeter fencing.
Amendment #2
Adds language to proposed GS 1 53 A-340( 1) and GS 1 60A-38 1 (h), as amended above, to provide that fence wraps can
only display advertising that is sponsored by an individual directly involved in the construction project and for which
monetary compensation for the advertisement is not paid or required.
GS 87, GS 106, GS 130A, GS 136, GS 143, GS 153A, GS
Intro, bv Conrad, Lambeth, Hanes, Terrs'.
159, GS 160 A
Development, Land Use and Housing, Building and
Construction, Land Use, Planning and Zoning, Property
View summary and Housing, Environment, Environment/Natural
Resources, Government, Local Government, Health and
Human Services, Health, Public Health, Transportation
H 154 (2015-2016) LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN STATE HEALTH PLAN. (NEW) Filed Mar 4 20\5, AN ACT TO
AUTHORIZE UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO ENROLL THEIR EMPLOYEES AND DEPENDENTS IN THE STATE
HEALTH PLAN FOR TEACHERS AND STATE EMPLOYEES. AND TO AUTHORIZE PIONEER SPRINGS COMMUNITY
SCHOOL TO ELECT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE HEALTH PLAN FOR TEACHERS AND STATE EMPLOYEES.
Senate committee substitute makes the following changes to the 2nd edition.
Amends GS 135-48. 8(b) to declare that the state of North Carolina deems that it is in the public interest to allow local
government units (was, certain local government units) to be allowed to join and participate in the State Health Plan for
Teachers and State Employees (SHP). Deletes local government units which were specifically identified by name in the
current statute and previous editions of the act.
Amends GS 135-48.47 to provide that the employees and dependents of employees of local government units (was,
