GOVERNMENT
The Daily Bulletin: 2017-03-28
PUBLIC/HOUSE BILLS
H 2 (2017-2018) PROVIDE CERTAIN PROPERTY TAX RELIEF. Filed Jan 25 2017 , AN ACT TO INCREASE THEDISABLED
VETERAN PROPERTY TAX HOMESTEAD EXCLUSION, TO REIMBURSE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR THEIR RESULTING
REVENUE LOSS, AND TO PROVIDE A PROPERTY TAX HOMESTEAD EXCLUSION FOR THE SURVIVING SPOUSE OF
QUALIFYING EMERGENCY PERSONNEL.
House committee substitute makes the following changes to die 2nd edition.
Amends GS 105-277 to apply the tax exemption for permanent residences owned by disabled veterans to the first $100,000 of
appraised value of the residence (current law exempts die first $45,000. the 2nd edition exempted the entire value of the
residence). Makes a conforming change to GS 105-282.1 (a)(2).
Intro, by Dollar, Saine, Hardister, R. Turner. GS 105
Development, Land Use and Housing, Property and Housing,
Government, Public Safety, Tax, Military and Veteran's
Affairs
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H 28 (2017-2018) DOT/ACCESS OF MOTORCYCLISTS. Filed Jan 31 2017 , AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FROM TAKING CERTAIN ACTIONS WITH THE PURPOSE OF RESTRICTING THE ACCESS OF
MOTORCYCLISTS TO HIGHWAYS. BRIDGES, TUNNELS, AND PARKING DECKS.
House committee substitute makes the following changes to die 2nd edition.
Amends the long title. Clarifies terminology so that the statutory requirements for motorcyclist access to transportation facilities
or parking structures concern access to highways, bridges, tunnels, or parking decks (was, or other transportation facility).
Clarifies that the requirements for reasonable parking accommodation for motorcyclists specifically apply to parking decks.
Clarifies that the statute does not alter or supercede enactments of die General Assembly (currently, any State law).
Intro, by Torbett. GS 136
Courts/Judiciary, Motor Vehicle, Government, State Agencies,
Department of Transportation
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H 140(2017-2018) DENTAL PLANS PROVIDER CONTRACTSTRANSPARENCY. Filed Feb 21 2017 , AN ACT TO APPLY
DISCLOSURE AND NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO INSURER FEE SCHED ULES, CLAIMS SUBMISSION, AND
REIMBURSEMENT POLICIES TO STAND ALONE DENTAL INSURANCE.
House committee substitute makes the following changes to the 1st edition.
Changes the aefs effective date from July 1, 2017, to October 1. 201 7.
Intro, by Bert Jones. GS 58
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Health and Human Services, Health, Health Insurance
