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for "North Carolina. General Assembly--Laws and legislation"
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19795
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The article is a round-up of the week's political and legislative actions concerning taxes, schools, and executions. Three tax bills are being debated which are titled the Fair Tax Act, The Lower Tax Rates for Stronger N.C. Economy, and HB998 or the Lewis, all proposing to lower taxes. Opportunity Scholarship Act passed the House and now the bill which proposes to use public funds for private schools will go to the Senate. Lastly the Racial Justice Act, which protects inmates on death row if they can prove the decision was made based on race, continues to be gutted by conservative Republicans with more changes scheduled for approval soon.
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34300
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One piece of environmental legislation that failed to win approval in the 1999 session of the General Assembly was a bill aimed at correcting problems with the law establishing North Carolina’s Dry-Cleaning Solvent Cleanup Program. The major problem with the legislation is that it essentially sets up circumstances under which all dry-cleaning solvent cleanups would be funded by the State’s Dry-Cleaning Solvent Cleanup Fund but provides revenue for the fund that is far short of what will be needed. Legislative changes proposed repealing insurance requirements, but because this solution would divert money from the General Fund, the proposed legislation failed.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 319, Sept/Oct 1999,
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34175
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A conference committee of the North Carolina General Assembly convened on May 21 to consider a bill that would allow the Environmental Management Commission additional time to adopt water supply classifications and management requirements and classify all existing watersheds. The legislature also considered bills that would allow the collection of fees to help support state and local environmental services.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 264, July/Aug 1990,
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34178
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The North Carolina General Assembly recently passed a bill establishing certain violations of environmental laws as felonies. The House Bill 1177, Penalties for Environmental Crimes, includes higher penalties than earlier proposed and adds the term “willfully committed” to language describing acts to be considered environmental crimes.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 265, Sept/Oct 1990,
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34164
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The 1989 Session of the North Carolina General Assembly considered a host of environmentally related bills and passed a number that could have significant effects on water quantity and quality statewide. Legislation pertain to solid waste, a state water supply plan, watershed classification, stormwater runoff, and erosion control.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 259, Sept/Oct 1989,
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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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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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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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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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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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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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31584
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On January 12, the North Carolina General Assembly is expected to consider many critical, far-reaching issues. Among the issues are constitutional amendments granting the governor veto power and permitting gubernatorial succession, capital punishment, utilities reform, various reforms in the state’s criminal justice system, ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, and highway construction.
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32337
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The November electorate will contain a question asking voters to decide whether a new section should be added to Article V of the North Carolina Constitution authorizing local government entities to issue revenue bonds for the assistance of new and existing industry. This article examines the proposed bond and its implications.
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17686
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The entire issue is dedicated to the proceedings of the 1963 General Assembly. Major rulings affecting education, environment, highway safety, and criminal law are addressed.
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17638
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This issue reviews activities of the 1961 General Assembly. Specific issues pertain to changes in legislation for taxes, education, public health and welfare, law enforcement, and automobile safety.
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