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Committee Actions and Floor Votes
 The House on
Monday concurred with Senate amendments to H. 998 State
Privacy Act {Pope} and the measure was enrolled. The
measure provides a mirror under state law of federal statutes
governing when a Social Security number can be required to be
provided. The bill says that it will be unlawful for any state
or local government agency to require a person to provide a
Social Security number to obtain any benefit or service,
except as explicitly allowed by federal law.
The House on Tuesday gave second- and third-reading approval
to S. 823 Promoting NC Grape and Wine Industry {Rand},
and the measure was returned to the Senate for concurrence
with two amendments. House amendment # 1 adds provision that
except for the purposes of this subsection, the holder of a
wine-tasting permit shall not be construed to hold a permit
for on-premises sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages.
Amendment # 2 adds provision to permit grape grower to assist
with tastings, authorizes wine grower to obtain winery special
event permit, and permits holder of wine grower permit to
sell, deliver, and ship unfortified wine in closed containers
to wholesalers licensed under this chapter.
The House on Tuesday gave second- and third-reading approval
to S. 681 Interstate High Speed Rail Commission {Gulley},
and the measure was returned to the Senate for concurrence in
amendments. The bill joins North Carolina and Virginia in a
two-state commission charged with promoting high-speed
commuter rail services in the region.
The Senate on Tuesday failed to concur with House changes to H.
440 Embalmers and Funeral Directors {Weiss}, and conferees
were appointed. The bill gives the N.C. Board of Mortuary
Science predominance over the N.C. Board of Embalmers and
Funeral Directors in regulatory matters.
The House Finance Committee on Tuesday favorably reported S.
860 Interstate Trust Business {Clodfelter}. The bill
authorizes the chartering of independent trust companies,
permits banks and trust companies to conduct trust business on
an interstate basis, and modifies the residency requirements
for a bank's board of directors.
The House Judiciary I Committee on Tuesday favorably reported S.
109 Require Experience in Death Penalty Cases {Wellons}.
The Senate-passed measure directs the state Supreme Court to
proscribe minimum qualifications and experience for attorneys
who get appointed to defend death penalty cases.
The Senate Judiciary 2 Committee on Tuesday favorably reported
H. 576 Abolish Alienation of Affection {Hackney}, and
the House-passed bill was calendared for a floor vote.
The Senate Wednesday gave second- and third-reading approval
to H. 109 Reimburse Marriage and Family Therapists
{Alexander} and the measure was enrolled. The bill authorizes
reimbursement for licensed marriage and family therapists
under the state health plan for the treatment of mental health
and chemical dependency.
H. 644 Toll Road and Bridge Authority Created was
re-referred to the House Finance Committee after it was
favorably reported by Transportation. The bill as amended
requires the seven-member authority board to be comprised of
one member from each of the seven regions of the state, with
chair selected by board members. Governor appointees to serve
staggered terms, with three appointees having initial terms
ending Jan. 14, 2003, and three appointed to terms ending Jan.
14, 2005. Bylaws and any subsequent changes adopted by the
authority board must be submitted to the Board of
Transportation and the Joint Legislative Transportation
Oversight Committee for review and comment at least 45 days
prior to adoption by the authority board. Adds to the powers
of the Turnpike Authority the power to utilize employees of
the DOT and the power to enter into agreements for the
issuance of obligations by a nonprofit corporation. Removes
the power to convert a segment of the non-tolled state highway
system to a toll facility. Requires competitive bidding for
construction of turnpike projects and sets forth alternative
contracting methods when the Turnpike Authority determines
that time, funding, or the public interest warrant departure
from competitive contracting.
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