For the legislative week beginning August 28, 2023, no votes or committees were held.
The members returned to Raleigh on Tuesday, September 5th. I attended a caucus meeting with my colleagues at 10:00AM. The Rules Committee met at 1:00PM prior to an afternoon voting session. At 2:30PM, the House session convened and we voted on the following legislation:
SB132, High Point Right-of-Way Annexation, would add the right-of-way of Samet Drive to the corporate limits of the City of High Point. I voted in favor and the bill passed 106-2. Third reading on the bill is scheduled for 9/12/23.
SB274, Study Indep. Older Adult Svs., would protect and safeguard NC residents by requiring home assistance services providers to be licensed. I supported the bill and it passed with a vote of 107-2. The bill has been sent to the Senate for consideration.
SB 492, Adult Correction/Law Enf. Changes, makes various changes to the General Statutes related to the Department of Adult Correction (DAC), as recommended by DAC. I supported the bill and it passed, 107-2. The bill has been sent to the Senate for consideration.
SB429, Modify Charitable Solicitation Licensing Laws, would increase the amount of contributions allowed before a charitable organization must obtain a charitable solicitation license from $25,000 to $50,000 (i.e., organizations could receive up to $50,000 before a license is required) and modify licensure renewal and filing deadlines for charitable organizations. The bill passed unanimously, 108-0.
Prior to the conclusion of session, the Speaker indicated that votes on the state budget are expected to take place the week of September 12th.
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