Agenda - 03-08-1995 - II-B-1 (not agenda item)

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Weekly Bulletin Page 13 H 125. LOCAL HOUSING OF INMATES. TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY OF CORRECTION TO ENTER :1 CERTAIN CONTRACTS FOR THE HOUSING OF STATE PRISONERS IN LOCAL CONFINEMENT FACILITIES. Amends GS 148-37(b) to authorize the Sec'y of Correction to enter into contracts for the confinement of state prisoners in local or district confinement facilities for a period of not more than 10 years; the Sec'y can renew a contract for an additional period not exceeding 10 years if the contract provides that a specified number or percentage of beds in each local or district facility shall be leased by the State at a minimum daily rate of not less than $40. Intro. by Carpenter. Ref. to Judiciary 2 GS 148 H 126. BOARD OF GOVERNORS ELECTION. TO ESTABLISH THE PROCEDURE FOR NOMINATING AND ELECTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA. Sets out procedures for nomination and election of eight members of the Board of Governors of The University of North Carolina (Board). Makes it the duty of the Committee on Education of the House of Representatives (Committee)to conduct the process for nominating and electing persons for each opening in each category of seats on the Board to which the House is to elect members, and authorizes Committee chair to refer responsibilities to the Subcommittee on Community Colleges and University Affairs. Nominations will be received through February 15, 1995. Each Representative may nominate up to two persons. Nominations be in writing on prescribed forms and must be received in the office of the chair by noon on 2/15195. Prohibits an individual from being a nominee in more than one category or if he or she was nominated and not elected to the Board by the Senate during the 1995 Session. Specifies that in the 1995 Session, the House will elect(1)two members of the minority race category, (2)two members of the woman category, and (3)four members of the at-large category—all for 4-year terms. Requires the Committee, on or after 2116/95, to(1) list all nominees by'category; (2)screen the nominees as to their qualifications, experience, opinions, and statutory suitability; (3) prepare a ballot that includes all legally qualified nominees; and (4) have committee members vote for their preferences in each category. Requires each nominee to confirm his-or her willingness to serve if elected. Directs that the ballot list nominees in decreasing order by the number of committee votes they received. Specifies that the House shall hold its election no later than the beginning of the daily session on March 16, 1995, and requires Speaker to explain voting rules before voting begins. Sets out the following voting rules: no nominations received from the floor, to be elected, nominee must receive votes of majority of all members present and voting in the category; and each member present and voting must vote for as many nominees as there are positions to be filled in each category. Sets out procedures for the handling of run-offs and ties. Requires roll-call vote. Intro, by Wood, Eddins, McMahan, and Cummings. Ref. to Rules GS HOUSE RES, 116A H 127. LANDOWNER PROTECTION ACT-2. TO LIMIT THE LIABILITY OF LANDOWNERS TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ENTERING THE LAND FOR EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PURPOSES. Creates new GS Ch. 38A as title indicates. Limitation of liability is that a property owner who land who either directly or indirectly invites or permits without charge any person to use the owner's land for educational or recreational purposes owes the person the same duty of care that the owner owes a trespasser. Defines educational purpose, land, owner, recreational purpose, and charge. Charge basically defined as any price or fee asked for permission to enter upon land. Excludes from definition of charge the following: a lease, dedication, license, or easement; improvements or provision of warnings for educational or recreational use, or remedies for damages caused by such use; property tax abatement; and any contribution in-kind or cash paid to reduce or offset costs and eliminate losses from educational or recreational use. Profvides that insurance policies provifing coverage for areas covered by act shall be rerated on anniversary dates next following act's effective date to reflect added limitation of liability. [This bill is similar to H 119 but differs in several important particulars.] Effective Oct. 1, 1995. Intro, by Shubert. Ref. to Judiciary 1 GS 38A H 128. HENDERSON WHEEL LOCKS. TO PERMIT THE CITY OF HENDERSON TO USE WHEEL LOCKS ON CERTAIN ILLEGALLY PARKED VEHICLES. As title indicates. Henderson may create ordinance to use wheel locks on vehicles with three or more parking tickets delinquent for 90 days. Ordinance must provide for notice, 02/10/95 1