North Carolina Legislative Report - August 28, 2015
August 28, 2015
The General Assembly convened for the 2015 legislative session on January 14. Lawmakers returned to Raleigh on January 28 to begin the session in earnest. The MVA Public Affairs Legislative Report on North Carolina will be distributed on a weekly basis to keep you up to date on the latest legislative issues facing the state.
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On The Floor
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Committees
House Transportation Committee
The Committee met on Tuesday, August 25, and approved one bill. S 304, Administration of Logo Sign Program, seeks to clarify that logo signs may be placed on the right-of-way of fully and partially controlled-access highways and to provide that the Transportation Mobility and Safety Division of the Department of Transportation shall administer the logo sign program.
Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee
The Committee met on Thursday, August 27, to take up one bill. H 18, Continuing Budget Authority, funds state government operations at the level in effect on June 30 through September 18, 2015. The bill received a favorable report in Committee and was approved by the full Senate and House.
In The News
Raleigh News & Observer: NC budget deal reached on state employees pay
WRAL: Budget negotiators say state workers will get $750 bonus
Raleigh News & Observer: Budget talks will extend session into mid-September
WRAL: Glazier leaves House
Charlotte Observer: Breaking silence, Charlotte mayoral Democrats say they oppose I-77 toll lanes
Charlotte Observer: Charlotte at-large council primary: Meet the candidates
Calendar
| Mon, August 31, 2015 | ||
| 1:30 PM | Session Convenes (Senate) | |
| 3:00 PM | Joint Legislative Program Evaluation Oversight Committee -- CANCELLED Agenda: Supplemental Insurance Benefits, Retiree Health Liability, State Vehicles | |
| 4:00 PM | Session Convenes (House) | |
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| 3:00 PM | Joint Legislative Program Evaluation Oversight Committee Agenda: Supplemental Insurance Benefits, Retiree Health Liability, State Vehicles | |
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| 10:00 AM | Rep. Harrison - Press Conference | |