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17447
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This special issue summarizes the issues addressed by the 1949 North Carolina legislature from alcohol and civil procedures to criminal law, education, and constitutional amendments.
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30016
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This is the first in a series of memoranda summarizing acts of the 1977 North Carolina General Assembly that affect criminal law and procedure. Two of the most important motor vehicle law changes are included, as well as several matters concerning jails and prisons.
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Administration of Justice Memorandum (NoCar KFN 7908 .A15 U6), Vol. Issue 4, Aug 1977, p1-23, f
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30018
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This is the second in a series of memoranda summarizing acts of the 1977 North Carolina General Assembly that affect criminal law and procedure. Discussion focuses on legislation relating to new crimes, punishment, probation, restitution, and youthful offenders.
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29997
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The 1979 General Assembly emphasized on a clean-up of existing law and the passage of a few pieces of legislation designed to remedy recurring problems. The laws pertain to probation, parole, and adult correction procedures.
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29962
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This memorandum summarizes acts of the 1981 General Assembly affecting criminal law and procedure. For each ratified bill discussed, references are given to the chapter of the 1981 Session Laws for that ratified bill.
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30015
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The North Carolina Legislature is set up so that new departments, boards, and commissions can be set up if there is a need and the proposed service is more economical and efficient. The 1943 General Assembly set up over 100 different bureaus, commissions, and departments falling into the categories of administrative agencies, protective and social agencies, and educational agencies.
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We the People of North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 1 Issue 3, July 1943, p24-25, 30-31, por
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27158
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As the debate between Charlotte and the General Assembly over transgender rights continues, neither side has seemed interested in ceding any ground on an issue that's sure to shape the next election. That all changed last week, however, when the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce publicly encouraged the city council repeal its nondiscrimination ordinance as an olive branch to the General Assembly.
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29031
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North Carolina’s House Bill 909 rolls back provisions requiring Duke Energy to purchase renewable energy projects, like solar, from independent producers at the avoided cost rate. Proponents say the bill will promote conservation by reducing the demand for fossil fuels, but critics argue that the legislation will actually limit the state’s solar infrastructure.
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Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 34 Issue 17, May 2017, p12-13, il Periodical Website
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27465
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One More Wish, a boy band of the 1990s, has rebranded themselves as 1MW. The band is reforming to do a tour of North Carolina venues when other bands are pulling out because of House Bill 2.
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Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 33 Issue 39, Oct 2016, p16-17 Periodical Website
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House Bill 893 was introduced to the N.C. House last week by Rep. Rick Catlin (Republican from New Hanover County), Rep. Dana Bumgardner (Republican from Gaston County), and Rep. Chris Millis (Republican from Onslow/Pender Counties). If passed, the bill could have an immediate and negative affect on how the state's non-profits are funded, organized, and run.
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The article reviews GOP educational reforms and potentially negative economic impacts to the state's public school system.
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Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 30 Issue 16, April 2013, p14-17, il Periodical Website
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26678
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The Clean Detergent Act, which would prohibit the sale of home laundry detergents containing more than 0.5 percent phosphorus, passed the North Carolina House on May 1. The Act is an attempt to reduce the amount of phosphorous entering lakes and estuaries, thereby reducing algal bloom events. However, there is opposition to the bill from the Senate.
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Friend of Wildlife (NoCar Oversize SK 431 F74x), Vol. 32 Issue 3/4, May/Aug 1985, p4-5, il
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29026
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Crossover is the deadline for bills to pass one chamber or the other in order to remain viable for the remainder of the legislative session. The North Carolina legislature’s crossover was April 27, 2017. Eleven bills that beat the deadline have the potential to affect immigrants, minorities, the environment, the free press, and more.
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Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 34 Issue 16, May 2017, p11-13, por Periodical Website
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29951
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The June 1982 session of the General Assembly made some modifications to the procedure for designating exemptions. This memorandum discusses the changes and new procedures.
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30910
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During the 1959 session of the North Carolina General Assembly 1880 bills and resolutions were introduced, while 1419 were passed and ratified. Among the bills passed where the minimum wage bill making 75 cents per hour the minimum; unemployment compensation; required polio vaccinations; and a point system for highway safety. Those bills that were rejected included a school incentive plan, a court reform bill, the adoption of a new state constitution, or any new taxes.