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2003-2004 LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONS NON-STANDING COMMITTEES INTERIM STUDIES RESEARCH DIVISION LEGISLATIVE SERVICES OFFICE NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY 545 LEGISLATIVE OFFICE BUILDING 300 N. SALISBURY STREET RALEIGH, NC 27603-5925 February 4, 2005 February 4, 2005 MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the General Assembly FROM: Terrence D. Sullivan, Director of Research RE: Legislative Commissions, Non-Standing Committees, Interim Studies This document contains lists of all permanent legislative commissions and non-standing committees and all studies authorized or directed to be undertaken by all the sessions of the 2003 General Assembly. The listing includes not only studies undertaken by legislative bodies, but also those directed to be undertaken by other agencies of State government. Permanent commissions, committees, and other bodies of the executive and judicial branches are not included in this publication. For memberships of and information on other existing permanent executive and judicial agencies, please contact Ms. Cathy Martin, our Legislative Librarian, at 919.733.9390 or Ms. Sondra Davis, the Governor's Director of Boards and Commissions, at 919.715.0966. Mr. Brian Peck of the Legislative Library, working with other legislative staff and executive branch employees, compiled and edited this publication. The explanation of the publication's format is on the following page. We hope that the publication will aid you and your constituents in rapidly getting accurate information on matters of government policy. Your comments on and suggestions for improvement as to this publication, as well as other Research Division efforts, are solicited and always appreciated. Publications – Leg Comms, Non-Std Comms, Intrm Studs, transmittal ltr '05 PREFACE For ease of use this publication is divided into two parts, ‘Studies and Reports’, and ‘Study Commissions, Committees and Task Forces’. Each part is color coded to assist the user. Part I, printed on yellow paper, is ‘Studies and Reports’. This is a subject listing of each of the studies and reports authorized or undertaken by the 2001 General Assembly, or that are due during this biennium. Entries are arranged by subject and include references to the legal authority of the study or report; the commission, committee, task force or agency from which the report is due; when the report is due; and to who it is to be made. A contact name is provided for agencies and statutory commissions when available. Legislative committee or commission contact information can be found in Part II under the listing for that committee. Part II, printed on green paper, is ‘Study Commissions, Committees and Task Forces’. This is an alphabetical listing by title of each commission, committee or task force directed or authorized to conduct the study listed in the first (yellow) part of this publication. Each entry includes the establishing legal authority; reporting requirements when applicable; scope of duties; additional studies assigned or referred; and, for legislative commissions and committees, the membership appointed to date along with their names, addresses and telephone numbers, and committee staff and their telephone numbers. A comprehensive index is provided for additional access points. NOTE: Please be aware that, when possible, the 'Scope' of a study given is the complete text from the bill or document creating the study, however, for studies having a long or detailed description this may only represent a summary of the study's purpose. Please consult the authority given for the official language. The Editor. TABLE OF CONTENTS PART I : STUDIES & REPORTS BY SUBJECT.............................................................................. 1 ABANDONED JUNK VEHICLES .......................................................................................... 1 ACTIVITY BUS SAFETY RULES.......................................................................................... 1 ADJUST PENALTIES FOR B1 TO E OFFENSES ................................................................. 1 ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT ADVOCACY PROGRAMS ...................................... 1 AGRIBUSINESS AND AGRICULTURE TEACHING FELLOWS....................................... 1 AGRICULTURE COMMODITY INCENTIVES .................................................................... 1 ALCOHOL AND DRUG EDUCATION TRAFFIC (ADET) SCHOOLS............................... 2 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (HOUSE)................................................................. 2 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL.................................................................................. 2 ALTERNATIVE-FUEL/LOW EMISSION SCHOOL BUS PURCHASES ............................ 2 ALTERNATIVE FUELS.......................................................................................................... 2 APPROPRIATE EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS ON LONG-TERM SUSPENSION................................................................................................................ 3 ARSON OFFENSES................................................................................................................. 4 ATTORNEY SOLICITATION REGULATION ...................................................................... 4 ATTRACTING TEACHERS TO BECOME COACHES......................................................... 4 AVAILABILITY/DELIVERY OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES TO HISPANICS.................................................................................................................... 4 BANKING LAWS .................................................................................................................... 4 BENEFITS FOR STATE EMPLOYEE DEPENDENTS ......................................................... 4 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS SIZE AND SCOPE ............................................................ 4 BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COUNCILS...................................................................... 4 BUDGET PRACTICES ............................................................................................................ 4 BUDGET PROCESS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES...................................... 4 BULK PURCHASING OF PHARMACEUTICAL DRUGS ................................................... 5 BUSINESS TAXATION........................................................................................................... CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS STANDARDS AND PLANS IMPLEMENTATION..................................................................................................... 5 CARE AND SAFETY OF RESIDENTS OF RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES................................................................................................................... 5 CASINO NIGHTS FOR NONPROFITS .................................................................................. 5 CHAPTER 20 (MOTOR VEHICLE ACT) CONSOLIDATION ............................................. 5 CHARITABLE BINGO/BEACH BINGO................................................................................ 6 CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, FOSTER CARE, AND ADOPTION................................ 6 CLEAN AIR TRUST FUND .................................................................................................... 6 CLOSE ACHIEVEMENT GAP................................................................................................ 6 COLLECTION AND PAYMENT OF RESTITUTION ........................................................... 6 COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIREMENTS AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS....................................................................................... 7 COMPANION ANIMALS........................................................................................................ 7 COMPANION ANIMALS (HOUSE)....................................................................................... 7 COMPARATIVE TAX BURDEN............................................................................................ 7 COMPENSATION FOR CERTAIN HIGH-LEVEL OFFICERS ............................................ 7 COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS PLANNING.................................................................................................................... 8 COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION ISSUES............................................................... 8 COMPUTER-BASED MATH AND LITERACY PROGRAMS............................................. 8 CONFINEMENT OF INCAPACITATED INMATES............................................................. 8 CONFORM BANK EXPENSE DEDUCTION ........................................................................ 8 CONSOLIDATED CORPORATE INCOME TAX RETURNS............................................... 9 CONSOLIDATION OF STATE HEALTH CARE SERVICES............................................... 9 i CRAVEN TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL ............................................................................... 9 CREDIT FOR HIRING APPRENTICES.................................................................................. 9 CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECKS FEE ADJUSTMENT ........................................................ 10 CURRITUCK TO OUTER BANKS FERRY ........................................................................... 10 DAIRY INDUSTRY................................................................................................................. 10 DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ........................................................................................ 10 DETER JUVENILE ESCAPES ...............................................................................................