UNC
SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT
[The Daily Bulletin: 2016-04-25
PUBLIC/HOUSE BILLS
H 945 (2015-2016) UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE TECHNICAL CHANGES. Filed Apr 25 2016, AN ACT TO MAKE
TECHNICAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND CLARIFYING CHANGES TO THE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE LAWS, AS
RECOMMENDED BY THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE.
Amends GS 96- 1 1 .7(c) concerning the assignment of new employer numbers for the purposes of unemployment taxes
and clarifies that a new employer number will not be assigned when there is a continuity of control with an existing
business enterprise, with continuity of control defined. Makes further conforming and clarifying changes regarding
continuity of control being the controlling factor in assignment of new employer numbers.
Amends GS 96-4(q) concerning the powers and duties of the Division of Employment Security's Board of Review,
adding language that provides that the Board of Review has the independent authority to select a hearing officer to take
evidence when determining the rights, status and liabilities of an employer.
Intro, by Howard. GS 96
Employment and Retirement, Government, State
View summary Agencies, Department of Commerce, Health and Human
Sendees, Social Sendees, Public Assistance
H 946 (2015-2016) REPEAL HB2 TUN'D HUMAN RELATIONS COMM. Filed Apr 25 2016, AN ACT TO REPEAL HOUSE
BILL 2 OF THE 2016 SECOND EXTRA SESSION AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS
COMMISSION.
Repeals SL 2016-3 of the 2016 Second Extra Session, which included provisions concerning single-sex multiple
occupancy bathroom and changing facilities, laws related to employment and contracting, and rights in employment and
public accommodations. Effective March 23, 2016. Specifies that any local ordinances, resolution, regulation, or policy
that was enacted before March 23, 2016, is not abated or affected by SL 2016-3 and the local ordinance, resolution, or
policy that would be valid but for SL 2016-3 remains valid.
Appropriates $545,407 for 2016-17 in recurring funds from the General Fund to the Department of Administration,
Human Relations Commission, to be used for operating expenses. Effective July 1, 2016.
Intro, by Jackson, Meyer, Hamilton, G. Martin. APPROP
Employment and Retirement, Government,
View summary Budget/Appropriations, State Agencies, Department of
Administration, State Government, Local Government
H 947 (2015-2016) ENHANCE OVERSIGHT OF CERTAIN CAPITAL PROJECTS. Filed Apr 25 2016, AN ACT TO
INCREASE LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT OF CERTAIN LEASES; TO ENSURE THAT ESTIMATES OF OPERATING AND
