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PART I. INTRODUCTION AND TITLE OF ACT

TITLE OF ACT SECTION 1.1. ......................................................................................................................................1

INTRODUCTION SECTION 1.2. ......................................................................................................................................1

PART II. CURRENT OPERATIONS AND EXPANSION GENERAL FUND

CURRENT OPERATIONS AND EXPANSION/GENERAL FUND SECTION 2.1. ......................................................................................................................................1

GENERAL FUND AVAILABILITY STATEMENT SECTION 2.2. ......................................................................................................................................4

PART III. CURRENT OPERATIONS/HIGHWAY FUND

CURRENT OPERATIONS AND EXPANSION/HIGHWAY FUND

SECTION 3.1. ......................................................................................................................................6

HIGHWAY FUND/AVAILABILITY STATEMENT

SECTION 3.2. ......................................................................................................................................7

PART IV. HIGHWAY TRUST FUND APPROPRIATIONS

HIGHWAY TRUST FUND APPROPRIATIONS

SECTION 4.1. ......................................................................................................................................7

HIGHWAY TRUST FUND AVAILABILITY STATEMENT

SECTION 4.2. ......................................................................................................................................7

PART V. OTHER APPROPRIATIONS

CASH BALANCES AND OTHER APPROPRIATIONS SECTION 5.1. ......................................................................................................................................8

OTHER RECEIPTS FROM PENDING GRANT AWARDS SECTION 5.1A. ...................................................................................................................................8

EDUCATION LOTTERY FUNDS/EXPENSES OF THE LOTTERY/LIMIT ON REGIONAL

OFFICES SECTION 5.2. ......................................................................................................................................9

CIVIL PENALTY AND FORFEITURE FUND SECTION 5.3. ......................................................................................................................................9

INDIAN GAMING EDUCATION REVENUE FUND SECTION 5.4. ....................................................................................................................................10

MODIFY ELEMENTS OF CASH MANAGEMENT PLAN SECTION 5.5. ....................................................................................................................................10

PART VI. GENERAL PROVISIONS

CONTINGENCY AND EMERGENCY FUND LIMITATION SECTION 6.1. ....................................................................................................................................10

ESTABLISHING OR INCREASING FEES SECTION 6.2. ....................................................................................................................................11

VENTURE CAPITAL MULTIPLIER FUND

SECTION 6.3. ....................................................................................................................................11

STATE AGENCIES/REPORTS ON LEGISLATIVE LIAISONS AND SALARY INFORMATION SECTION 6.4. ....................................................................................................................................12

EUGENICS COMPENSATION PAYMENTS SECTION 6.13. ..................................................................................................................................13

EXPENDITURES OF FUNDS IN RESERVES LIMITED

SECTION 6.17. ..................................................................................................................................13

CLARIFY THE CONSULTATION REQUIREMENT BEFORE THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE

COMMISSION ON GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS WHEN A STATE AGENCY

ESTABLISHES OR INCREASES A FEE OR CHARGE SECTION 6.18. ..................................................................................................................................13

EMERGENCY AND DISASTER RESPONSE FUNDING CHANGES

SECTION 6.19. ..................................................................................................................................14

CONTINUATION REVIEW OF CERTAIN FUNDS/PROGRAMS/DIVISIONS SECTION 6.20. ..................................................................................................................................15

LRC STUDY ON METHODS FOR INCREASING TRANSFERS TO THE SAVINGS RESERVE

ACCOUNT

SECTION 6.21. ..................................................................................................................................16

REQUIRE TRANSFER OF SAVINGS FROM THE REFINANCING OF CERTAIN STATE DEBT

TO BE TRANSFERRED TO THE SAVINGS RESERVE SECTION 6.23. ..................................................................................................................................16

MSA CHANGES SECTION 6.24. ..................................................................................................................................17

ALIGN AGENCY BUDGETS TO ACTUAL EXPENDITURES SECTION 6.25. ..................................................................................................................................20

CAP STATE FUNDED PORTION OF NONPROFIT SALARIES SECTION 6.26. ..................................................................................................................................21

PART VII. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND SECTION 7.1. ....................................................................................................................................21

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INTERNAL SERVICE FUND SECTION 7.2. ....................................................................................................................................22

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESERVE SECTION 7.3. ....................................................................................................................................22

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE SECTION 7.4. ....................................................................................................................................23

DATA CENTERS/CONSOLIDATION SECTION 7.9. ....................................................................................................................................23

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PERFORMANCE MEASURES SECTION 7.11. ..................................................................................................................................24

ELECTRONIC FORMS AND DIGITAL SIGNATURES

SECTION 7.13. ..................................................................................................................................24

ECONOMIC MODELING INITIATIVE

SECTION 7.14. ..................................................................................................................................24

STATE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BUDGETING SECTION 7.16. ..................................................................................................................................25

GOVERNMENTAL BUDGETARY TRANSPARENCY/EXPENDITURES ONLINE SECTION 7.17. ..................................................................................................................................25

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY/TWO-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION SECTION 7.19. ..................................................................................................................................26

DATA SECURITY STUDY

SECTION 7.20. ..................................................................................................................................26

LAW ENFORCEMENT INFORMATION EXCHANGE AND CJLEADS SECTION 7.21. ..................................................................................................................................26

ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING SECTION 7.22. ..................................................................................................................................26

STATE BROADBAND PLAN

SECTION 7.23. ..................................................................................................................................27

STATE PORTAL/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/BUSINESS WEB SITE PLAN SECTION 7.24. ..................................................................................................................................27

AGENCY USE OF ENTERPRISE ACTIVE DIRECTORY SECTION 7.25. ..................................................................................................................................28

STUDY STATE AGENCY USE OF UTILITY-BASED COMPUTING

SECTION 7.26. ..................................................................................................................................28

STATE FUNDED IT CONTRACTS SECTION 7.27. ..................................................................................................................................28

PART VII-A. ESTABLISH DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

ESTABLISH DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

SECTION 7A.1. .................................................................................................................................28

STATUTORY CHANGES CREATING THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY SECTION 7A.2. .................................................................................................................................29

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE REVISOR OF STATUTES SECTION 7A.3. .................................................................................................................................59

CONFORMING AND TECHNICAL CHANGES RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

SECTION 7A.4. .................................................................................................................................59

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS/DIT SECTION 7A.5. .................................................................................................................................67

DIT EFFECTIVE DATE SECTION 7A.6 ..................................................................................................................................67

PART VIII. PUBLIC SCHOOLS

FUNDS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

SECTION 8.1. ....................................................................................................................................67

FUNDS FOR ACADEMICALLY GIFTED CHILDREN

SECTION 8.2. ....................................................................................................................................67

USE OF SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING IN LOW-WEALTH COUNTIES

SECTION 8.3. ....................................................................................................................................68

SMALL SCHOOL SYSTEM SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING SECTION 8.4. ....................................................................................................................................71

DISADVANTAGED STUDENT SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING (DSSF) SECTION 8.5. ....................................................................................................................................72

UNIFORM EDUCATION REPORTING SYSTEM (UERS) FUNDS SECTION 8.7. ....................................................................................................................................72

COOPERATIVE INNOVATIVE HIGH SCHOOLS SECTION 8.8. ....................................................................................................................................72

STUDY NCVPS ALTERNATIVE FUNDING FORMULA SECTION 8.11. ..................................................................................................................................72

COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING AND ASSESSMENTS

SECTION 8.12. ..................................................................................................................................73

COLLABORATIVE PROCUREMENT SECTION 8.14. ..................................................................................................................................73

REVISE THE DESIGNATION OF THE TEXTBOOK FUNDING ALLOTMENT SECTION 8.18. ..................................................................................................................................73

TWELVE-MONTH PERSONNEL POSITIONS FOR VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE

TEACHERS

SECTION 8.22. ..................................................................................................................................73

REPEAL UNNECESSARY STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORTS

SECTION 8.25. ..................................................................................................................................74

SCHOOL SAFETY/STATEWIDE SCHOOL RISK AND RESPONSE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SECTION 8.26. ..................................................................................................................................76

INVESTING IN INNOVATION GRANT SECTION 8.27. ..................................................................................................................................81

STUDY ON CHARTER SCHOOL CLOSURE FUNDS SECTION 8.28. ..................................................................................................................................82

AFTER-SCHOOL QUALITY IMPROVEMENT COMPETITIVE GRANTS SECTION 8.29. ..................................................................................................................................82

DPI STUDY/IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

SECTION 8.30. ..................................................................................................................................83

TEXTBOOKS AND DIGITAL RESOURCES ALLOTMENT/USE OF FUNDS

SECTION 8.33. ..................................................................................................................................84

STUDY ON JUVENILE LITERACY PROGRAM SECTION 8.34. ..................................................................................................................................84

BUDGET REDUCTIONS/DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

SECTION 8.37. ..................................................................................................................................84

LOCAL BOARDS OF EDUCATION/PERFORMANCE-BASED RIFS

SECTION 8.38. ..................................................................................................................................84

DRIVER EDUCATION TRAINING SECTION 8.39. ..................................................................................................................................86

DPI REPORT ON THE EDUCATOR LICENSURE PROCESSING SYSTEM SECTION 8.40. ..................................................................................................................................88

MODIFY EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAM APPROVAL PROCESS

SECTION 8.41. ..................................................................................................................................88

ACCESS FOR TEACHERS TO EVAAS DATA SECTION 8.42. ..................................................................................................................................94

CERTAIN CIHS OPERATING WITHOUT ADDITIONAL FUNDS SECTION 8.43. ..................................................................................................................................94

CHANGE THE MANDATORY TRAINING FOR LOCAL BOARDS OF EDUCATION TO

EVERY TWO YEARS SECTION 8.44. ..................................................................................................................................94

REPEAL EXTRACURRICULAR DUTIES RESTRICTION FOR TEACHERS WITH 27 OR MORE

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

SECTION 8.45. ..................................................................................................................................94

LICENSURE FOR RETIRED SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS WITH AT LEAST 30 YEARS OF

TEACHING EXPERIENCE SECTION 8.46. ..................................................................................................................................94

TEACHER ASSISTANT ALLOTMENT SECTION 8.47. ..................................................................................................................................95

READING CAMPS OFFERED TO FIRST AND SECOND GRADE STUDENTS

SECTION 8.48. ..................................................................................................................................95

PART VIII-A. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS, DIRECTION, AUTHORITY, AND RESOURCES

TO ENSURE THAT ALL STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE A SOUND

BASIC EDUCATION

LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS SECTION 8A.1. .................................................................................................................................97

DUTY OF LOCAL BOARDS OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH THE

OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE A SOUND BASIC EDUCATION

SECTION 8A.2. .................................................................................................................................98

CLASS SIZE IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH THIRD GRADE

SECTION 8A.3. .................................................................................................................................98

IDENTIFICATION OF LOW-PERFORMING SCHOOLS AND UNITS SECTION 8A.4. .................................................................................................................................99

STATE BOARD AUTHORITY TO CONSOLIDATE CONTIGUOUS COUNTY SCHOOL

ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS

SECTION 8A.5. ...............................................................................................................................101

LIMIT LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION WAIVERS SECTION 8A.6. ...............................................................................................................................102

PART IX. COMPENSATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES

TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE

SECTION 9.1. ..................................................................................................................................103

SCHOOL-BASED ADMINISTRATOR SALARY SCHEDULE

SECTION 9.2. ..................................................................................................................................104

CENTRAL OFFICE SALARIES SECTION 9.3. ..................................................................................................................................106

NONCERTIFIED PERSONNEL SALARIES

SECTION 9.4. ..................................................................................................................................107

NO PAY LOSS FOR TEACHERS WHO BECOME ADMINISTRATORS OR ASSISTANT

PRINCIPALS WHO BECOME PRINCIPALS SECTION 9.5. ..................................................................................................................................107

PART X. COMMUNITY COLLEGES

REORGANIZATION OF THE COMMUNITY COLLEGES SYSTEM OFFICE

SECTION 10.1. ................................................................................................................................107

BASIC SKILLS PLUS SECTION 10.2. ................................................................................................................................107

EQUIPMENT FUNDING SECTION 10.3. ................................................................................................................................108

EXPAND AGRICULTURAL AND TRANSPORTATION CLASSES TO FRESHMEN AND

SOPHOMORES

SECTION 10.4. ................................................................................................................................108

COLLEGES EARN BUDGET FTE FOR CURRICULUM COURSES TAUGHT DURING THE

SUMMER TERM SECTION 10.5. ................................................................................................................................108

COMMUNITY COLLEGES PROGRAM COMPLIANCE REVIEW FUNCTION

SECTION 10.6. ................................................................................................................................109

YOUTH CAREER CONNECT PROGRAM

SECTION 10.11. ..............................................................................................................................109

CAREER- AND COLLEGE-READY GRADUATES SECTION 10.13. ..............................................................................................................................109

NC WORKS CAREER COACHES SECTION 10.14. ..............................................................................................................................110

PART XI. UNIVERSITIES

USE OF ESCHEAT FUNDS FOR STUDENT FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS/TECHNICAL

CORRECTIONS

SECTION 11.1. ................................................................................................................................112

AMEND REGULATION OF UNC INSTITUTIONAL TRUST FUNDS AND FUNDS OF UNC

HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

SECTION 11.2. ................................................................................................................................113

UNC MANAGEMENT FLEXIBILITY REDUCTION

SECTION 11.4. ................................................................................................................................113

UNC TO FUND NORTH CAROLINA RESEARCH CAMPUS SECTION 11.5. ................................................................................................................................114

LIMIT USE OF STATE FUNDS FOR UNC ADVANCEMENT PROGRAMS SECTION 11.6. ................................................................................................................................114

NC GUARANTEED ADMISSION PROGRAM (NCGAP) SECTION 11.7. ................................................................................................................................114

TRANSFORMING PRINCIPAL PREPARATION SECTION 11.9. ................................................................................................................................115

SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP CHANGES AND REEVALUATION FUNDS

SECTION 11.11. ..............................................................................................................................119

INTERNSHIPS AND CAREER-BASED OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING

HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (HBCU) SECTION 11.12. ..............................................................................................................................121

ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIVERSITY BUDGET STABILIZATION FUNDS REPORT SECTION 11.13. ..............................................................................................................................121

UNC ENROLLMENT GROWTH REPORT SECTION 11.14. ..............................................................................................................................122

EARLY COLLEGE GRADUATES/UNC ADMISSION POLICY SECTION 11.16. ..............................................................................................................................122

SEAA FUNDS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP GRANT

PROGRAM SECTION 11.18. ..............................................................................................................................122

EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

SECTION 11.19. ..............................................................................................................................122

WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE GRANT SECTION 11.20. ..............................................................................................................................123

HUNT INSTITUTE/NO GENERAL FUNDS SECTION 11.21. ..............................................................................................................................123

CENTRALIZED PROCESS TO DETERMINE RESIDENCY FOR TUITION PURPOSES

SECTION 11.23. ..............................................................................................................................123

PART XII. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

SUBPART XII-A. CENTRAL MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT

CREATION OF OFFICE OF PROGRAM EVALUATION REPORTING AND

ACCOUNTABILITY WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SECTION 12A.3. .............................................................................................................................124

HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECTION 12A.4. .............................................................................................................................125

FUNDS FOR OVERSIGHT AND ADMINISTRATION OF STATEWIDE HEALTH

INFORMATION EXCHANGE NETWORK SECTION 12A.5. .............................................................................................................................127

FUNDS FOR NCTRACKS, THE REPLACEMENT MULTIPAYER MEDICAID MANAGEMENT

INFORMATION SYSTEM SECTION 12A.6. .............................................................................................................................135

FUNDS FOR NORTH CAROLINA FAMILIES ACCESSING SERVICES THROUGH

TECHNOLOGY (NC FAST)

SECTION 12A.7. .............................................................................................................................136

COMPETITIVE GRANTS/NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

SECTION 12A.8. .............................................................................................................................136

COMMUNITY HEALTH GRANT PROGRAM CHANGES SECTION 12A.9. .............................................................................................................................138

RURAL HEALTH LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAMS SECTION 12A.10. ...........................................................................................................................138

FUNDS FOR COMMUNITY PARAMEDICINE PILOT PROGRAM SECTION 12A.12. ...........................................................................................................................138

STUDY DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CONTRACTING SPECIALIST AND

CERTIFICATION PROGRAM SECTION 12A.13. ...........................................................................................................................139

HEALTH CARE COST REDUCTION AND TRANSPARENCY ACT REVISIONS

SECTION 12A.15. ...........................................................................................................................139

RENAMING OF OFFICE OF RURAL HEALTH AND COMMUNITY CARE SECTION 12A.16. ...........................................................................................................................141

FUNDS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF HEALTH ANALYTICS PILOT PROGRAM SECTION 12A.17. ...........................................................................................................................141

SUBPART XII-B. DIVISION OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND EARLY EDUCATION

NC PRE-K PROGRAM/STANDARDS FOR FOUR- AND FIVE-STAR RATED FACILITIES

SECTION 12B.1. .............................................................................................................................142

CHILD CARE SUBSIDY RATES SECTION 12B.2. .............................................................................................................................142

CHILD CARE SUBSIDY MARKET RATE INCREASES/CERTAIN AGE GROUPS AND

COUNTIES

SECTION 12B.2A. ..........................................................................................................................144

CHILD CARE ALLOCATION FORMULA

SECTION 12B.3. .............................................................................................................................144

CHILD CARE FUNDS MATCHING REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 12B.4. .............................................................................................................................145

CHILD CARE REVOLVING LOAN

SECTION 12B.5. .............................................................................................................................145

ADMINISTRATIVE ALLOWANCE FOR COUNTY DEPARTMENTS OF SOCIAL

SERVICES/USE OF SUBSIDY FUNDS FOR FRAUD DETECTION SECTION 12B.6. .............................................................................................................................145

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES ENHANCEMENTS

SECTION 12B.7. .............................................................................................................................146

STATEWIDE EARLY EDUCATION AND FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS

SECTION 12B.8. .............................................................................................................................148

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE-CERTIFIED CHILD CARE FACILITIES PARTICIPATION

IN STATE-SUBSIDIZED CHILD CARE PROGRAM SECTION 12B.9. .............................................................................................................................148

SUBPART XII-C. DIVISION OF SOCIAL SERVICES

TANF BENEFIT IMPLEMENTATION SECTION 12C.1. .............................................................................................................................149

INTENSIVE FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES FUNDING AND PERFORMANCE

ENHANCEMENTS SECTION 12C.2. .............................................................................................................................150

CHILD CARING INSTITUTIONS SECTION 12C.3. .............................................................................................................................150

USE OF FOSTER CARE BUDGET FOR GUARDIANSHIP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

SECTION 12C.4. .............................................................................................................................150

CHILD WELFARE POSTSECONDARY SUPPORT PROGRAM (NC REACH) SECTION 12C.5. .............................................................................................................................151

SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION/FOSTER CARE YOUTH SECTION 12C.6. .............................................................................................................................151

FEDERAL CHILD SUPPORT INCENTIVE PAYMENTS

SECTION 12C.7. .............................................................................................................................152

CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVE/REVISE STATEWIDE

EVALUATION REPORT DATE SECTION 12C.8. .............................................................................................................................153

FOSTERING SUCCESS/EXTEND FOSTER CARE TO 21 YEARS OF AGE

SECTION 12C.9. .............................................................................................................................153

REQUIRE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN SERVICES TO EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE

INDIANS SECTION 12C.10. ...........................................................................................................................156

CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES PILOT PROJECT SECTION 12C.11. ...........................................................................................................................159

SUBPART XII-D. DIVISION OF AGING AND ADULT SERVICES

STATE-COUNTY SPECIAL ASSISTANCE RATES

SECTION 12D.1. .............................................................................................................................159

SUBPART XII-E. DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH

FUNDS FOR SCHOOL NURSES

SECTION 12E.1. .............................................................................................................................159

AIDS DRUG ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ADAP) SECTION 12E.2. .............................................................................................................................160

COMMUNITY-FOCUSED ELIMINATING HEALTH DISPARITIES INITIATIVE

SECTION 12E.3. .............................................................................................................................160

INCREASE IN NORTH CAROLINA MEDICAL EXAMINER AUTOPSY FEE

SECTION 12E.5. .............................................................................................................................161

INCREASE IN MEDICAL EXAMINER FEES

SECTION 12E.6. .............................................................................................................................162

INCREASE IN TRANSPORTATION RATE FOR DEATH INVESTIGATIONS AND AUTOPSIES SECTION 12E.7. .............................................................................................................................162

IMPROVE MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH/ESTABLISH COMPETITIVE GRANTS

PROCESS

SECTION 12E.11. ...........................................................................................................................162

INCREASE FEE FOR NEWBORN SCREENING PROGRAM

SECTION 12E.12. ...........................................................................................................................163

LIMITATION ON USE OF STATE FUNDS FOR FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES,

PREGNANCY PREVENTION ACTIVITIES, AND ADOLESCENT PARENTING PROGRAMS SECTION 12E.13. ...........................................................................................................................163

SUBPART XII-F. DIVISION OF MH/DD/SAS AND STATE OPERATED HEALTHCARE

FACILITIES

FUNDS FOR LOCAL INPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC BEDS OR BED DAYS SECTION 12F.1. .............................................................................................................................164

SINGLE STREAM FUNDING FOR MH/DD/SAS COMMUNITY SERVICES SECTION 12F.2. .............................................................................................................................165

FUNDS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA CHILD TREATMENT PROGRAM

SECTION 12F.3. .............................................................................................................................166

TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY FUNDING SECTION 12F.6. .............................................................................................................................166

DOROTHEA DIX HOSPITAL PROPERTY FUND AND PLAN FOR USE OF FUNDS SECTION 12F.7. .............................................................................................................................166

COMMUNITY PARAMEDIC MOBILE CRISIS MANAGEMENT PILOT PROGRAM

SECTION 12F.8. .............................................................................................................................167

JOINT STUDY OF JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SECTION 12F.10. ...........................................................................................................................168

LME/MCO USE OF FUNDS TO PURCHASE INPATIENT ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE

ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES

SECTION 12F.12. ...........................................................................................................................168

REPORT ON MULTIPLICATIVE AUDITING AND MONITORING OF CERTAIN SERVICE

PROVIDERS SECTION 12F.14. ...........................................................................................................................169

FUNDS FOR DRUG OVERDOSE MEDICATIONS SECTION 12F.15. ...........................................................................................................................169

STATEWIDE OPIOID PRESCRIBING GUIDELINES SECTION 12F.16. ...........................................................................................................................170

CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS SECTION 12F.16. ...........................................................................................................................170

IMPROVE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES REPORTING SYSTEM ACCESS AND

UTILIZATION SECTION 12F.16. ...........................................................................................................................170

IMPROVE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES REPORTING SYSTEM CONTRACT

SECTION 12F.16. ...........................................................................................................................171

EXPAND MONITORING CAPACITY SECTION 12F.16. ...........................................................................................................................172

MEDICAID LOCK-IN PROGRAM SECTION 12F.16. ...........................................................................................................................172

STATEWIDE STRATEGIC PLAN

SECTION 12F.16. ...........................................................................................................................172

EFFECTIVE DATE SECTION 12F.16. ...........................................................................................................................173

ELIMINATE PUBLICATION/ACCESS NORTH CAROLINA TRAVEL GUIDE

SECTION 12F.17. ...........................................................................................................................173

SUBPART XII-G. DIVISION OF HEALTH SERVICE REGULATION

MORATORIUM ON SPECIAL CARE UNIT LICENSES SECTION 12G.2. .............................................................................................................................173

LICENSURE OF OVERNIGHT RESPITE FACILITIES SECTION 12G.3. .............................................................................................................................174

SUBPART XII-H. DIVISION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE (MEDICAID)

REINSTATE MEDICAID ANNUAL REPORT SECTION 12H.1. .............................................................................................................................176

MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY

SECTION 12H.2. .............................................................................................................................176

LME/MCO OUT-OF-NETWORK AGREEMENTS SECTION 12H.3. .............................................................................................................................179

PROVIDER APPLICATION AND RECREDENTIALING FEE

SECTION 12H.4. .............................................................................................................................179

REIMBURSEMENT FOR IMMUNIZING PHARMACIST SERVICES SECTION 12H.5. .............................................................................................................................180

TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY MEDICAID WAIVER SECTION 12H.6. .............................................................................................................................180

STUDY MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR VISUAL AIDS

SECTION 12H.6A. ..........................................................................................................................180

ASSESSMENTS SECTION 12H.7. .............................................................................................................................180

LME/MCO INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRANSFERS SECTION 12H.8. .............................................................................................................................180

ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS FUNDING

SECTION 12H.9. .............................................................................................................................181

ACCOUNTING FOR MEDICAID RECEIVABLES AS NONTAX REVENUE SECTION 12H.10. ...........................................................................................................................181

MEDICAID SPECIAL FUND TRANSFER SECTION 12H.11. ...........................................................................................................................181

MISCELLANEOUS MEDICAID PROVISIONS SECTION 12H.12. ...........................................................................................................................181

MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH CHOICE PROVISIONS SECTION 12H.14. ...........................................................................................................................182

REINSTATE COST SETTLEMENT PURSUANT TO 1993 STATE AGREEMENT

SECTION 12H.17. ...........................................................................................................................182

COVERED SERVICES AND PAYMENT FOR SERVICES

SECTION 12H.18. ...........................................................................................................................182

DRUG REIMBURSEMENT USING AVERAGE ACQUISITION COST

SECTION 12H.19. ...........................................................................................................................182

MEDICAID DENTAL SERVICE COST SETTLEMENT

SECTION 12H.20. ...........................................................................................................................182

MOBILE DENTAL PROVIDER ENROLLMENT SECTION 12H.21. ...........................................................................................................................183

INCREASE RATES FOR PRIVATE DUTY NURSING SECTION 12H.22. ...........................................................................................................................183

RESTRICTING GRADUATE MEDICAL PAYMENTS SECTION 12H.23. ...........................................................................................................................183

MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION ENACTMENT CONTINGENCY SECTION 12H.25. ...........................................................................................................................183

NC HEALTH CHOICE COST SETTLEMENT SECTION 12H.26. ...........................................................................................................................184

BLOOD GLUCOSE TESTING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES SECTION 12H.27. ...........................................................................................................................185

MEDICAID CONTINGENCY RESERVE

SECTION 12H.28. ...........................................................................................................................185

MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION FUND SECTION 12H.29. ...........................................................................................................................185

SUBPART XII-I. DHHS BLOCK GRANTS

DHHS BLOCK GRANTS SECTION 12I.1. ..............................................................................................................................185

GENERAL PROVISIONS SECTION 12I.1. ..............................................................................................................................193

TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) FUNDS

SECTION 12I.1. ..............................................................................................................................194

SOCIAL SERVICES BLOCK GRANT SECTION 12I.1. ..............................................................................................................................194

LOW-INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE BLOCK GRANT SECTION 12I.1. ..............................................................................................................................195

CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT FUND BLOCK GRANT

SECTION 12I.1. ..............................................................................................................................196

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES BLOCK GRANT SECTION 12I.1. ..............................................................................................................................196

SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT BLOCK GRANT SECTION 12I.1. ..............................................................................................................................196

MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH BLOCK GRANT

SECTION 12I.1. ..............................................................................................................................196

PART XIII. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

TVA SETTLEMENT FUNDS SECTION 13.2. ................................................................................................................................197

DRUG MANUFACTURING LICENSING AND REGISTRATION FEES

SECTION 13.4. ................................................................................................................................197

FOOD MANUFACTURER AND RETAILER INSPECTION FEES

SECTION 13.5. ................................................................................................................................198

SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM REVISIONS SECTION 13.7. ................................................................................................................................198

CONSERVATION RESERVE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM REPORT SECTION 13.8. ................................................................................................................................200

TOBACCO TRUST FUND ADMINISTRATION SECTION 13.12. ..............................................................................................................................200

PART XIV. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

PROSPERITY ZONE DENR LIASONS

SECTION 14.1. ................................................................................................................................200

IMPROVE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP FUNDS

THROUGH CONSERVATION GRANT FUND SECTION 14.2. ................................................................................................................................201

ALLOW REVENUE GENERATED FROM TIMBER SALE TO BE RETAINED IN A

NONREVERTING ACCOUNT FOR A PERIOD OF FOUR YEARS SECTION 14.3. ................................................................................................................................201

SEPARATE NATURAL HERITAGE PROGRAM FROM CLEAN WATER MANAGEMENT

TRUST FUND AND REVISE TRUST FUND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE PROVISIONS

SECTION 14.4. ................................................................................................................................201

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT OF IMPAIRED WATER BODIES SECTION 14.5. ................................................................................................................................201

INLET AND PORT ACCESS MANAGEMENT SHALLOW DRAFT FUND REVISIONS

SECTION 14.6. ................................................................................................................................202

DEEP DRAFT NAVIGATION CHANNEL DREDGING AND MAINTENANCE SECTION 14.6. ................................................................................................................................203

CAPE FEAR ESTUARINE RESOURCE RESTORATION SECTION 14.6. ................................................................................................................................205

CLARIFY COASTAL COUNTY AUTHORITY OVER ABANDONED VESSELS SECTION 14.6. ................................................................................................................................206

EROSION CONTROL STRUCTURES

SECTION 14.6. ................................................................................................................................206

USE OF OYSTER SHELLS PROHIBITED IN COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPING SECTION 14.7. ................................................................................................................................207

CORE SOUND OYSTER LEASING SECTION 14.8. ................................................................................................................................207

AMEND SENATOR JEAN PRESTON MARINE SHELLFISH SANCTUARY LEGISLATION

SECTION 14.9. ................................................................................................................................207

SHELLFISH CULTIVATION LEASING REFORM SECTION 14.10. ..............................................................................................................................209

SIMPLIFY OYSTER RESTORATION PROJECT PERMITTING SECTION 14.10A. ...........................................................................................................................210

SCFL EXEMPTION FOR EMPLOYEES OF LEASEHOLDER

SECTION 14.10B. ...........................................................................................................................210

WATER COLUMN LEASING CLARIFICATION SECTION 14.10C. ...........................................................................................................................211

DIVISION OF MARINE FISHERIES RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SHELLFISH

AQUACULTURE

SECTION 14.10D. ...........................................................................................................................211

BEACH EROSION STUDY

SECTION 14.10I. ............................................................................................................................211

DYNAMIC PRICING FOR STATE PARKS AND ATTRACTIONS SECTION 14.11. ..............................................................................................................................212

WATER INFRASTRUCTURE AUTHORITY REVISIONS SECTION 14.13. ..............................................................................................................................213

WATER INFRASTRUCTURE STATE MATCH SURPLUS FUNDS

SECTION 14.14. ..............................................................................................................................218

ENCOURAGE INTERCONNECTION OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS SECTION 14.14A. ...........................................................................................................................219

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES/CLOSE CERTAIN

SPECIAL FUNDS SECTION 14.16. ..............................................................................................................................219

PHASEOUT OF NONCOMMERCIAL LEAKING UST FUND SECTION 14.16A. ...........................................................................................................................220

NONCOMMERCIAL TANKS – ELIMINATE INITIAL ABATEMENT REQUIREMENTS SECTION 14.16B. ...........................................................................................................................226

WATER AND WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE GRANTS SECTION 14.17. ..............................................................................................................................227

MILITARY BUFFERS SECTION 14.18. ..............................................................................................................................227

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY SECTION 14.19. ..............................................................................................................................227

LANDFILL CHANGES

SECTION 14.20. ..............................................................................................................................228

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMISSION STUDIES SECTION 14.21. ..............................................................................................................................235

PETITION FOR WETLANDS MITIGATION FLEXIBILITY SECTION 14.24. ..............................................................................................................................235

REFORM CIVIL PENALTIES UNDER THE SEDIMENTATION POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 14.26. ..............................................................................................................................236

ENERGY CENTERS SECTION 14.27. ..............................................................................................................................237

ENERGY EXPLORATION FUNDS

SECTION 14.28. ..............................................................................................................................238

OYSTER RESEARCH REPORTING SECTION 14.29A. ...........................................................................................................................238

CONSOLIDATE ALL STATE ATTRACTIONS WITHIN DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL

RESOURCES TO CREATE THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL

RESOURCES

SECTION 14.30. ..............................................................................................................................238

RECODIFICATION OF AFFECTED STATUTES SECTION 14.30. ..............................................................................................................................239

REVISIONS OF RECODIFIED STATUTES SECTION 14.30. ..............................................................................................................................241

CHANGES TO STATUTORY REFERENCES TO DEPARTMENTS

SECTION 14.30. ..............................................................................................................................264

CONFORMING CHANGES SECTION 14.30. ..............................................................................................................................266

TRANSFERS OF POSITIONS AND LIMITED AUTHORITY TO RECLASSIFY AND

ELIMINATE CERTAIN POSITIONS

SECTION 14.30. ..............................................................................................................................278

BUDGETARY TRANSITION PROVISIONS

SECTION 14.30. ..............................................................................................................................279

INVENTORY OF POLICIES SECTION 14.30. ..............................................................................................................................279

REPORTING AND TREATMENT OF OTHER PORTIONS OF ACT SECTION 14.30. ..............................................................................................................................279

STUDY FURTHER EFFICIENCIES IN ORGANIZATION OF DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL

AND CULTURAL RESOURCES AND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

SECTION 14.31. ..............................................................................................................................279

TECHNICAL CORRECTION RELATING TO ROANOKE ISLAND COMMISSION LEGAL

COUNSEL SECTION 14.33. ..............................................................................................................................280

PARTF FUNDS

SECTION 14.34. ..............................................................................................................................280

PART XV. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

EDPNC STATE BUDGET ACT EXEMPTION SECTION 15.1. ................................................................................................................................280

COMMERCE STUDY TIME SPENT ADMINISTERING PROGRAMS SUPPORTED BY

FEDERAL FUNDS

SECTION 15.3. ................................................................................................................................280

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE/CONFORMING STATUTORY CHANGES SECTION 15.4. ................................................................................................................................281

NER BLOCK GRANTS/2016 AND 2017 PROGRAM YEARS SECTION 15.5. ................................................................................................................................282

USE OF DEOBLIGATED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AND

SURPLUS FEDERAL ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDS SECTION 15.6. ................................................................................................................................284

FUNDS TO CERTAIN COUNTIES FOR APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION MATCH SECTION 15.8. ................................................................................................................................285

MAIN STREET SOLUTIONS FUND ALLOCATION SECTION 15.8A. .............................................................................................................................285

WANCHESE MARINE INDUSTRIAL PARK

SECTION 15.8B. .............................................................................................................................285

MODIFY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT REPORT SECTION 15.10. ..............................................................................................................................285

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS/CHANGES TO CONFORM WITH FEDERAL LAW SECTION 15.11. ..............................................................................................................................286

STATE MATCH FOR REVOLUTIONARY FIBERS AND TEXTILES MANUFACTURING

INNOVATION INSTITUTE GRANT PROGRAM SECTION 15.11A. ...........................................................................................................................290

REPEAL STATUTES AUTHORIZING TRADE JOBS FOR SUCCESS/INITIATIVE ENDED

JUNE 30, 2013 SECTION 15.12. ..............................................................................................................................290

REPEAL APPRENTICESHIP FEE

SECTION 15.13. ..............................................................................................................................290

INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION STUDY IMPLEMENTING DRUG FORMULARY IN WORKERS'

COMPENSATION CLAIMS SECTION 15.13A. ...........................................................................................................................290

INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION/REIMBURSEMENT FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS AND

PROFESSIONAL PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES SECTION 15.13B. ...........................................................................................................................291

INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION/USE OF IT FUNDS SECTION 15.14. ..............................................................................................................................291

UTILITIES COMMISSION/PUBLIC STAFF REALIGN CERTIFIED BUDGET WITH

ANTICIPATED AGENCY REQUIREMENTS SECTION 15.15. ..............................................................................................................................291

UTILITY COMMISSION FEES AND CHARGES

SECTION 15.16A. ...........................................................................................................................292

MUNICIPAL SERVICE DISTRICTS/CONTRACTS WITH PRIVATE AGENCY/TAXES/STUDY SECTION 15.16B. ...........................................................................................................................292

NC BIOTECHNOLOGY CENTER SECTION 15.17. ..............................................................................................................................293

GRASSROOTS SCIENCE PROGRAM

SECTION 15.18. ..............................................................................................................................294

GRASSROOTS SCIENCE PROGRAM/COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM SECTION 15.18A. ...........................................................................................................................295

COMMERCE NONPROFITS/REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 15.19. ..............................................................................................................................297

LOTTERY PROCEEDS DISCLOSURE

SECTION 15.23. ..............................................................................................................................297

CREATE JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND

NATURAL AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES SECTION 15.24. ..............................................................................................................................297

MODIFY FILM AND ENTERTAINMENT GRANT FUND

SECTION 15.25. ..............................................................................................................................298

PART XVI. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

SUBPART XVI-A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

GRANT REPORTING AND MATCHING FUNDS SECTION 16A.1. .............................................................................................................................300

CHANGE RECIPIENTS OF VICTIMS' COMPENSATION REPORT SECTION 16A.2. .............................................................................................................................300

LIMITED AUTHORITY TO ELIMINATE AND RECLASSIFY CERTAIN POSITIONS

SECTION 16A.3. .............................................................................................................................301

SAMARCAND TRAINING ACADEMY SECTION 16A.4. .............................................................................................................................301

SENSITIVE PUBLIC SECURITY INFORMATION IS NOT A PUBLIC RECORD SECTION 16A.5. .............................................................................................................................301

CLARIFY ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT

FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY SECTION 16A.7. .............................................................................................................................301

GRANTS FOR BODY-WORN VIDEO CAMERAS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES SECTION 16A.8. .............................................................................................................................303

SUBPART XVI-B. DIVISION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

USE OF SEIZED AND FORFEITED PROPERTY TRANSFERRED TO STATE LAW

ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

SECTION 16B.1. .............................................................................................................................303

VOICE INTEROPERABILITY PLAN FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE (VIPER) SYSTEM SECTION 16B.2. .............................................................................................................................304

GANGNET REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS

SECTION 16B.3. .............................................................................................................................304

STATE CAPITOL POLICE/CREATION OF RECEIPT-SUPPORTED POSITIONS/REPORTING

ON POSITIONS SECTION 16B.4. .............................................................................................................................304

CHANGES TO EXPUNCTION AND METHAMPHETAMINE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 16B.5. .............................................................................................................................305

CLARIFY BOXING COMMISSION FEE

SECTION 16B.6. .............................................................................................................................305

SBI/ALE ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE

SECTION 16B.7. .............................................................................................................................305

CLARIFY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FEE

SECTION 16B.8. .............................................................................................................................306

AMEND NATIONAL GUARD FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTERS ANNUAL REPORT

REQUIREMENTS SECTION 16B.9. .............................................................................................................................307

SUBPART XVI-C. DIVISION OF ADULT CORRECTION

REIMBURSE COUNTIES FOR HOUSING AND EXTRAORDINARY MEDICAL COSTS FOR

INMATES, PAROLEES, AND POST-RELEASE SUPERVISEES AWAITING TRANSFER TO

STATE PRISON SYSTEM SECTION 16C.1. .............................................................................................................................307

CENTER FOR COMMUNITY TRANSITIONS/CONTRACT AND REPORT SECTION 16C.2. .............................................................................................................................307

USE OF CLOSED FACILITIES SECTION 16C.3. .............................................................................................................................307

MEDICAL COSTS FOR INMATES AND JUVENILE OFFENDERS

SECTION 16C.4. .............................................................................................................................308

STATEWIDE MISDEMEANANT CONFINEMENT FUND/MONTHLY AND ANNUAL

REPORTS/OPERATING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

SECTION 16C.6. .............................................................................................................................309

INMATE CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM SECTION 16C.7. .............................................................................................................................309

REPORT ON CONTRACTS FOR HOUSING STATE PRISONERS/REPEAL AUTHORIZATION

FOR LEASE-PURCHASE OF PRISON FACILITIES FROM PRIVATE FIRMS

SECTION 16C.10. ...........................................................................................................................310

ANNUAL REPORT ON SAFEKEEPERS SECTION 16C.11. ...........................................................................................................................310

COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT SAFEKEEPER REIMBURSEMENTS SECTION 16C.12. ...........................................................................................................................310

PRISON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH POSITIONS SECTION 16C.13. ...........................................................................................................................310

EVALUATION REQUIREMENT FOR ELECTRICAL DEVICES SECTION 16C.13A. ........................................................................................................................310

INMATE GRIEVANCE RESOLUTION BOARD CHANGES

SECTION 16C.13B. ........................................................................................................................311

PAROLE ELIGIBILITY REPORT

SECTION 16C.14. ...........................................................................................................................311

STUDY MANAGEMENT AND UTILIZATION OF PROBATION AND PAROLE VEHICLES SECTION 16C.15. ...........................................................................................................................312

INTERSTATE COMPACT FEES TO SUPPORT TRAINING PROGRAMS AND EQUIPMENT

PURCHASES SECTION 16C.16. ...........................................................................................................................312

OUR CHILDREN'S PLACE FUNDS SECTION 16C.17. ...........................................................................................................................312

SUBPART XVI-D. DIVISION OF JUVENILE JUSTICE

LIMIT USE OF COMMUNITY PROGRAM FUNDS SECTION 16D.1. .............................................................................................................................312

STATE FUNDS MAY BE USED AS FEDERAL MATCHING FUNDS SECTION 16D.2. .............................................................................................................................313

PART XVII. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

NO HIRING OF SWORN STAFF POSITIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE CRIME

LABORATORY SECTION 17.1. ................................................................................................................................313

AMEND DNA DATABASE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS SECTION 17.2. ................................................................................................................................313

COLLECT DNA/ALL VIOLENT FELONY ARRESTS SECTION 17.3. ................................................................................................................................314

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE POSITIONS

SECTION 17.4. ................................................................................................................................315

PART XVIII. JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

SUBPART XVIII-A. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

AOC ANNUAL REPORT SECTION 18A.1. .............................................................................................................................315

ANNUAL REPORT ON CRIMINAL COURT COST WAIVERS SECTION 18A.3. .............................................................................................................................316

GRANT FUNDS SECTION 18A.4. .............................................................................................................................316

COLLECTION OF WORTHLESS CHECK FUNDS

SECTION 18A.5. .............................................................................................................................316

CONFERENCE OF DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GRANT FUNDS/AUTHORIZE DISTRICT

ATTORNEYS TO USE CERTAIN GRANT FUNDS TO OBTAIN TOXICOLOGY ANALYSIS

FROM PROVIDERS OF TOXICOLOGY ANALYSES OTHER THAN HOSPITALS

SECTION 18A.7. .............................................................................................................................316

DISTRICT ATTORNEY LEGAL ASSISTANTS SECTION 18A.8. .............................................................................................................................316

REPORT ON DISMISSALS DUE TO DELAY IN ANALYSIS OF EVIDENCE SECTION 18A.9. .............................................................................................................................317

AMEND COURT COSTS

SECTION 18A.11. ...........................................................................................................................317

FAMILY COURT PROGRAMS SECTION 18A.13. ...........................................................................................................................318

INNOCENCE INQUIRY COMMISSION SECTION 18A.16. ...........................................................................................................................318

TRANSFER OFFICE OF INDIGENT DEFENSE SERVICES TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE

OFFICE OF THE COURTS

SECTION 18A.17. ...........................................................................................................................318

STUDY FUTURE OF INDIGENT DEFENSE SERVICES COMMISSION AND INNOCENCE

INQUIRY COMMISSION SECTION 18A.18. ...........................................................................................................................319

ABOLISH THREE SPECIAL SUPERIOR COURT JUDGESHIPS SECTION 18A.19. ...........................................................................................................................319

COMPENSATION OF COURT REPORTERS SECTION 18A.20. ...........................................................................................................................320

E-COURTS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE/STRATEGIC PLAN/ADVISORY

COMMITTEE/PILOT PROGRAM FOR ONLINE COLLECTION OF COURT COSTS SECTION 18A.21. ...........................................................................................................................320

USE OF COURT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND

SECTION 18A.23. ...........................................................................................................................321

CLARIFY AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF REMOTE ACCESS

TO COURT RECORDS

SECTION 18A.24. ...........................................................................................................................321

SUBPART XVIII-B. OFFICE OF INDIGENT DEFENSE SERVICES

INDIGENT DEFENSE SERVICES ANNUAL REPORT DATE CHANGE SECTION 18B.1. .............................................................................................................................322

OFFICE OF INDIGENT DEFENSE SERVICES/STATE MATCH FOR GRANTS SECTION 18B.2. .............................................................................................................................322

REPORTS ON CRIMINAL CASE INFORMATION SYSTEM

SECTION 18B.3. .............................................................................................................................322

STUDY EFFICIENCY OF ESTABLISHING A SYSTEM OF AUTOMATED KIOSKS IN LOCAL

CONFINEMENT FACILITIES TO ALLOW ATTORNEYS REPRESENTING INDIGENT

DEFENDANTS TO CONSULT WITH THEIR CLIENTS REMOTELY SECTION 18B.4. .............................................................................................................................323

STUDY FEE SCHEDULES USED BY OFFICE OF INDIGENT DEFENSE SERVICES SECTION 18B.5. .............................................................................................................................323

PART XIX. DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES [RESERVED]

PART XX. DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE

INSURANCE REGULATORY CHARGE

SECTION 20.1. ................................................................................................................................323

SYNCHRONIZATION OF PRESCRIPTION REFILLS SECTION 20.2. ................................................................................................................................323

PART XXI. DEPARTMENT OF THE STATE TREASURER

UPDATE ORBIT RETIREMENT SYSTEM

SECTION 21.1. ................................................................................................................................324

PART XXII. OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS

WAYNESVILLE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE SECTION 22.1. ................................................................................................................................324

PART XXIII. OFFICE OF STATE BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT

SYMPHONY CHALLENGE GRANT SECTION 23.1. ................................................................................................................................324

HOSPITAL MEDICAL RESIDENCIES SECTION 23.2. ................................................................................................................................325

STUDY TRANSITION TO RENT-BASED MODEL FOR STATE-OWNED FACILITIES SECTION 23.3. ................................................................................................................................325

OSBM/PUBLIC SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION NEEDS STUDY SECTION 23.4. ................................................................................................................................325

PART XXIV. DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS

CREATION OF DEPARTMENT SECTION 24.1. ................................................................................................................................325

CREATION OF STATUTORY PARTS AND RECODIFICATION AND REPEAL OF AFFECTED

STATUTES

SECTION 24.1. ................................................................................................................................328

CONFORMING CHANGES

SECTION 24.1. ................................................................................................................................329

RESTORE STATE CONTRIBUTION TO COUNTY VETERANS SERVICES PROGRAMS

SECTION 24.2. ................................................................................................................................340

BRAC SPECIAL FUND SECTION 24.3. ................................................................................................................................340

PART XXV. OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR

STOP FRAUD AND ABUSE OF TAXPAYER DOLLARS

SECTION 25.1. ................................................................................................................................341

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS FOR AUDITS

SECTION 25.2. ................................................................................................................................341

PART XXV-A. HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY

EXPAND COMMUNITY LIVING HOUSING FUND USES SECTION 25A.1. .............................................................................................................................341

PART XXVI. OFFICE OF STATE HUMAN RESOURCES

PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS/TEMPORARY SOLUTIONS SECTION 26.2. ................................................................................................................................342

PART XXVII. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION

DOA PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO SEC FREE OF CHARGE SECTION 27.1. ................................................................................................................................344

STREAMLINE SEIZED VEHICLE DISPOSAL SECTION 27.3. ................................................................................................................................344

DOROTHEA DIX MEMORIAL SECTION 27.4. ................................................................................................................................347

VEHICLES ASSIGNED TO SECTION OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION/EXEMPT FROM

MINIMUM MILEAGE REQUIREMENT

SECTION 27.6. ................................................................................................................................347

LICENSE TO GIVE TRUST FUND COMMISSION/MATCHING GRANTS SECTION 27.8. ................................................................................................................................348

LITIGATION FUNDING SECTION 27.9. ................................................................................................................................348

PART XXVII-A. OFFICE OF THE STATE CONTROLLER

OVERPAYMENTS AUDIT SECTION 27A.1. .............................................................................................................................349

PART XXVIII. DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

MODIFY COLLECTION ASSISTANCE FEE RULES

SECTION 28.2. ................................................................................................................................349

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE E-SERVICES

SECTION 28.5. ................................................................................................................................350

PART XXIX. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

CASH FLOW HIGHWAY FUND AND HIGHWAY TRUST FUND APPROPRIATION SECTION 29.1. ................................................................................................................................350

SMALL CONSTRUCTION, CONTINGENCY, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDS SECTION 29.2. ................................................................................................................................350

REPAIRS AND RENOVATIONS SECTION 29.2A. .............................................................................................................................351

INCREASE AMOUNT OF MOTOR FUEL TAX RATE DIVERSION TO SHALLOW DRAFT

FUND

SECTION 29.4. ................................................................................................................................351

REQUIRE COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY TO PAY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH REQUESTED

PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS

SECTION 29.5. ................................................................................................................................351

BOARD OF TRANSPORTATION/OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL

SECTION 29.5A. .............................................................................................................................352

EXPAND USES OF BRIDGE PROGRAM FUNDS

SECTION 29.6. ................................................................................................................................352

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL SECTION 29.7. ................................................................................................................................352

DOT/OUTSIDE COUNSEL

SECTION 29.8. ................................................................................................................................352

RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITIONS/REDUCE REMNANT PROPERTY SECTION 29.9. ................................................................................................................................353

ROADSIDE ENVIRONMENTAL UNIT/LITTER PROGRAM SECTION 29.9A. .............................................................................................................................353

DOT/REPORT ON CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT NEEDS ESTIMATE SECTION 29.10. ..............................................................................................................................353

PRODUCT EVALUATION PROGRAM/INCREASE INNOVATION SECTION 29.11. ..............................................................................................................................353

VARIOUS REPORTING CHANGES SECTION 29.12. ..............................................................................................................................354

OUTSOURCING OF PRECONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY SECTION 29.13. ..............................................................................................................................355

ESTABLISHMENT OF "DOT REPORT" PROGRAM

SECTION 29.14. ..............................................................................................................................355

DOT/STREAMLINING AND REORGANIZATION SECTION 29.14A. ...........................................................................................................................357

STUDY/TURNPIKE AUTHORITY PROCESSING FEE SECTION 29.15. ..............................................................................................................................358

ADJUST CAP ON TURNPIKE PROJECTS

SECTION 29.15A. ...........................................................................................................................359

ALLOCATION OF ADDITIONAL CONTRACT RESURFACING FUNDS SECTION 29.16. ..............................................................................................................................359

USE OF FUNDS FOR PAVEMENT PRESERVATION PROGRAM SECTION 29.17. ..............................................................................................................................360

FUNDS FOR CONTRACT RESURFACING

SECTION 29.17C. ...........................................................................................................................360

STABILIZATION OF FUNDING FOR STATE AID TO MUNICIPALITIES SECTION 29.17D. ...........................................................................................................................361

STUDY/IMPROVING SAFETY ON SECONDARY ROADS SECTION 29.17E. ...........................................................................................................................362

RELOCATION COSTS/SALE OF VISITOR CENTER IN BOONE, NC SECTION 29.17F. ...........................................................................................................................362

REPORT/USE OF COAL COMBUSTION RESIDUALS SECTION 29.18. ..............................................................................................................................362

UTILITY RELOCATION

SECTION 29.20. ..............................................................................................................................363

RAIL DIVISION/STUDY ESTABLISHING COMMERCIAL FREIGHT RAIL SERVICE IN

JACKSONVILLE

SECTION 29.21. ..............................................................................................................................363

PASSENGER RAIL RECEIPT-GENERATING ACTIVITIES SECTION 29.22. ..............................................................................................................................363

FREIGHT RAIL & RAIL CROSSING SAFETY IMPROVEMENT FUND USES SECTION 29.23. ..............................................................................................................................364

USE OF PROCEEDS GENERATED FROM SHIPYARD

SECTION 29.23A. ...........................................................................................................................364

USE OF FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO DIVISION OF AVIATION SECTION 29.27. ..............................................................................................................................365

ADJUST MUNICIPAL VEHICLE TAX

SECTION 29.27A. ...........................................................................................................................365

ADJUST DISTRIBUTION OF REVENUE FROM MOTOR FUEL EXCISE TAX RATE

SECTION 29.27B. ...........................................................................................................................366

INCREASE AND ADJUST DMV FEES SECTION 29.30. ..............................................................................................................................367

DMV HEARING FEE SCHEDULE IMPLEMENTATION DATE SECTION 29.30A. ...........................................................................................................................374

DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS IN SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATE ACCOUNT SECTION 29.30B. ...........................................................................................................................374

ENFORCING PENALTIES FOR LAPSE IN FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

SECTION 29.31. ..............................................................................................................................375

LPA CONTRACT STANDARDS SECTION 29.32. ..............................................................................................................................377

DMV/UMSTEAD ACT CLARIFICATION SECTION 29.33. ..............................................................................................................................378

HIGHWAY USE TAX CLARIFICATION

SECTION 29.34. ..............................................................................................................................378

ADJUST MAXIMUM HIGHWAY USE TAX IMPOSED FOR CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES SECTION 29.34A. ...........................................................................................................................379

ELIMINATE 10-DAY TRIP PERMIT AND INCREASE TEMPORARY TAG FEE SECTION 29.35. ..............................................................................................................................379

TECHNICAL CORRECTION/REMOTE RENEWAL OF DRIVERS LICENSE

SECTION 29.36. ..............................................................................................................................380

VISITOR CENTERS FUNDING TECHNICAL CORRECTION SECTION 29.36A. ...........................................................................................................................380

STOP LAMPS ON MOTOR VEHICLE/CLARIFICATION SECTION 29.36B. ...........................................................................................................................381

POSITIONS IN SUPPORT OF THE COMBINED MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND

PROPERTY TAX COLLECTION SYSTEM

SECTION 29.37. ..............................................................................................................................381

DMV/TITLE AND LICENSE PERSONAL WATERCRAFT SECTION 29.38. ..............................................................................................................................381

SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATES/PERMANENT PLATES

SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATES SECTION 29.40. ..............................................................................................................................381

PERMANENT REGISTRATION PLATES SECTION 29.40. ..............................................................................................................................386

EFFECTIVE DATE

SECTION 29.40. ..............................................................................................................................386

MAXIMUM FUNDING EXPENDED FOR LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT SYSTEM PROJECTS

SECTION 29.41. ..............................................................................................................................386

PART XXX. SALARIES AND BENEFITS

GOVERNOR AND COUNCIL OF STATE SECTION 30.1. ................................................................................................................................386

CERTAIN EXECUTIVE BRANCH OFFICIALS SECTION 30.2. ................................................................................................................................387

JUDICIAL BRANCH SALARIES SECTION 30.3. ................................................................................................................................387

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH SALARIES SECTION 30.4. ................................................................................................................................388

COMMUNITY COLLEGES PERSONNEL

SECTION 30.5. ................................................................................................................................388

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA SYSTEM

SECTION 30.6. ................................................................................................................................389

STATE AGENCY TEACHERS SECTION 30.7. ................................................................................................................................389

ALL STATE-SUPPORTED PERSONNEL SECTION 30.8. ................................................................................................................................389

MOST STATE EMPLOYEES SECTION 30.9. ................................................................................................................................390

USE OF FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR LEGISLATIVELY MANDATED SALARY

INCREASES, COMPENSATION BONUSES, AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND CLOSURE OF

WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS SECTION 30.10. ..............................................................................................................................390

MONITOR SALARY INCREASES SECTION 30.11. ..............................................................................................................................390

SALARY ADJUSTMENT FUND

SECTION 30.12A. ...........................................................................................................................391

EXTEND REORGANIZATION THROUGH REDUCTION AUTHORIZATION SECTION 30.13. ..............................................................................................................................391

SALARY DETERMINATIONS FOR CERTAIN LICENSED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS SECTION 30.14. ..............................................................................................................................392

STATE HIGHWAY PATROL SALARIES

SECTION 30.15. ..............................................................................................................................392

ESTABLISH CODIFIER OF RULES POSITION SECTION 30.16. ..............................................................................................................................392

STUDY COMPENSATION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL SECTION 30.17. ..............................................................................................................................392

STATE WORKERS' COMPENSATION REFORM

SECTION 30.18. ..............................................................................................................................392

COMPENSATION BONUS AWARDED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 SECTION 30.18A. ...........................................................................................................................395

SALARY-RELATED CONTRIBUTIONS SECTION 30.20. ..............................................................................................................................395

ENHANCE BENEFITS PAYABLE THROUGH THE NATIONAL GUARD PENSION FUND SECTION 30.24. ..............................................................................................................................395

ALLOW RETIREES WHO RETURN TO WORK FOR THE STATE IN NONPERMANENT

POSITIONS TO RETAIN THEIR COVERAGE OPTIONS UNDER THE STATE HEALTH PLAN

FOR TEACHERS AND STATE EMPLOYEES RATHER THAN LIMITING SUCH RETIREES'

COVERAGE OPTIONS TO THE "BRONZE LEVEL" HIGH-DEDUCTIBLE HEALTH PLAN

NECESSITATED BY THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT

SECTION 30.25. ..............................................................................................................................396

RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS NEEDS/STATE HEALTH PLAN CASH RESERVE

SECTION 30.26. ..............................................................................................................................397

CLARIFY AND AMEND THE LAW PROVIDING FOR PURCHASE OF SERVICE BY

MEMBERS OF THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR

EDUCATIONAL LEAVE SECTION 30.30. ..............................................................................................................................397

QUALIFIED EXCESS BENEFIT ARRANGEMENT SECTION 30.30A. ...........................................................................................................................398

PART XXXI. CAPITAL APPROPRIATIONS

GENERAL FUND CAPITAL APPROPRIATIONS/INTRODUCTION

SECTION 31.1. ................................................................................................................................399

CAPITAL APPROPRIATIONS/GENERAL FUND

SECTION 31.2. ................................................................................................................................399

WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS SECTION 31.3. ................................................................................................................................399

NON-GENERAL FUND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AUTHORIZATIONS SECTION 31.4. ................................................................................................................................401

REPAIRS AND RENOVATIONS RESERVE ALLOCATION SECTION 31.5. ................................................................................................................................402

PROCEDURES FOR DISBURSEMENT OF CAPITAL FUNDS

SECTION 31.6. ................................................................................................................................403

REPORTING ON CAPITAL PROJECTS SECTION 31.7. ................................................................................................................................403

NATIONAL GUARD PROJECTS SECTION 31.8. ................................................................................................................................404

REQUIRE NON-GENERAL FUND RESOURCES TO BE USED FOR ADVANCED PLANNING

OF UNIVERSITY CAPITAL PROJECTS

SECTION 31.9. ................................................................................................................................404

PLAN FOR RELOCATING ALL DHHS OFFICES TO ONE LOCATION SECTION 31.10. ..............................................................................................................................405

MODIFY SPECIAL INDEBTEDNESS PROVISIONS SECTION 31.11. ..............................................................................................................................405

DEBT AFFORDABILITY STUDY FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA SECTION 31.13. ..............................................................................................................................406

AUTHORIZE STATE AGENCIES TO UNDERTAKE SMALL REPAIRS AND RENOVATIONS

PROJECTS WITH FUNDS AVAILABLE SECTION 31.14. ..............................................................................................................................407

CREATE JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

SECTION 31.16. ..............................................................................................................................407

UNC CARRYFORWARD/TEMPORARY INCREASE ENDING JULY 1, 2017/MUST BE USED

FOR REPAIRS AND RENOVATIONS SECTION 31.17. ..............................................................................................................................408

MCGOUGH ARENA REPAIR PROJECT CHANGES

SECTION 31.18. ..............................................................................................................................409

TECHNICAL CORRECTION RELATING TO USS NORTH CAROLINA BATTLESHIP REPAIRS

SECTION 31.19. ..............................................................................................................................409

SBI/SHP PERIMETER FENCE SECTION 31.21. ..............................................................................................................................409

PALLIATIVE CARE UNIT AT CENTRAL PRISON SECTION 31.22. ..............................................................................................................................409

PART XXXII. FINANCE PROVISIONS

HISTORIC PRESERVATION TAX CREDIT

SECTION 32.3. ................................................................................................................................409

CORPORATE INCOME TAX RATE REDUCTION AND TAX BASE EXPANSION

SECTION 32.13. ..............................................................................................................................413

PHASE-IN SINGLE SALES FACTOR APPORTIONMENT AND STUDY MARKET-BASED

SOURCING SECTION 32.14. ..............................................................................................................................415

FRANCHISE TAX BASE CHANGES SECTION 32.15. ..............................................................................................................................416

INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX REDUCTIONS

SECTION 32.16. ..............................................................................................................................421

EXPAND SALES TAX BASE

SECTION 32.18. ..............................................................................................................................423

ADDITIONAL LOCAL SALES TAX REVENUE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC

EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY COLLEGES SECTION 32.19. ..............................................................................................................................425

ENACTMENT CONTINGENCIES

SECTION 32.21A. ...........................................................................................................................428

PART XXXIII. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

STATE BUDGET ACT APPLIES

SECTION 33.1. ................................................................................................................................428

COMMITTEE REPORT SECTION 33.2. ................................................................................................................................428

REPORT BY FISCAL RESEARCH DIVISION

SECTION 33.3. ................................................................................................................................429

ADJUSTMENT OF ALLOCATIONS TO GIVE EFFECT TO THIS ACT FROM JULY 1, 2015 SECTION 33.3A. .............................................................................................................................429

MOST TEXT APPLIES TO THE 2015-2017 FISCAL BIENNIUM SECTION 33.4. ................................................................................................................................429

EFFECT OF HEADINGS

SECTION 33.5. ................................................................................................................................429

SEVERABILITY SECTION 33.6. ................................................................................................................................429

EFFECTIVE DATE SECTION 33.7. ................................................................................................................................429

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