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2009-2010 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 2009-2010 Final Edition [January 2011] NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY Legislative Services Office George R. Hall, Legislative Services Officer Research Division O. Walker Reagan 300 N. Salisbury Street, Suite 545 Director Raleigh, NC 27603-5925 Tel. 919-733-2578 Fax 919-715-5460 January 24, 2011 MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the General Assembly FROM: O. Walker Reagan, Director – Research Division RE: 2009-2010 Legislative Commissions, Non-Standing Committees, Interim Studies Report This report contains lists of all permanent legislative commissions and non- standing committees and all studies authorized or directed to be undertaken by the 2009 General Assembly or authorized by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate or the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The listing not only includes 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. Jackie Kohler, 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. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER 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 2009 General Assembly, or that are due during 2009-2010 biennium. Entries are arranged by subject, or study title, 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 whom 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 the ‘scope’ 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 ABC BONUS PROGRAM ............................................................................................................................ 1 ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS CONSOLIDATION OF DEPARTMENTS OF SOCIAL SERVICES ........................................................................................................................... 1 ADULT CARE HOMES IN PUBLIC HOUSING ......................................................................................... 1 ADULT CARE HOME OPERATION IN PUBLIC HOUSING FACILITY ................................................. 2 ADULT DAY CARE PROGRAMS CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECKS....................................................... 2 ADVANCED INNOVATION IN NORTH CAROLINA (LRC) ................................................................... 2 AFTER-SCHOOL CHILD CARE AND RELATED PROGRAMS (LRC) ................................................... 2 AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH STATIONS ............................................................................................... 3 AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT FEES ...................................................................................................... 3 AGRICULTURE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS PLAN ................................................................ 3 AGRISCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY REGIONAL SCHOOL ........................................................... 4 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL ....................................................................................................... 4 ALTERNATIVE ENERGY USE BY STATE GOVERNMENT................................................................... 4 ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS ......................................................................................................................... 4 ALTERNATIVES TO HOSPITALIZATION OF FREQUENT USERS OF PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS ........................................................................................................................................ 5 ARTS EDUCATION ..................................................................................................................................... 5 ASSISTANCE TO COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE PROGRAMS .......................................................... 6 AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER AND PUBLIC SAFETY ...................................................................... 6 BANKING LAWS AND CONSUMER FINANCE ACT MODERNIZATION (LRC) ................................. 6 BANKING LAWS AND CONSUMER FINANCE ACT MODERNIZATION ............................................ 6 BARRIERS TO HOME CARE SERVICES IN CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES ................................................................................................................................. 7 BEACON USERS STAFFING SURVEY ..................................................................................................... 7 BEAUTY PAGEANTS FOR YOUTH REGULATION (LRC) ..................................................................... 7 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS SERVICES BY HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS ........... 7 BICYCLE LAWS (LRC) ............................................................................................................................... 8 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (LRC) ...................................................................................................... 8 BODY MASS INDEX SCREENING OF CHILDREN AT RISK OF BECOMING OBESE AND DEVELOPING DIABETES OR OTHER CHRONIC DISEASES, WHO ARE RECEIVING MEDICAID OR PARTICIPATING IN THE NORTH CAROLINA HEALTH CHOICE FOR CHILDREN PROGRAM FEASIBILITY ................................................... 8 BROADBAND .............................................................................................................................................. 8 BROADBAND-SMART GRID (LRC).......................................................................................................... 8 BROADBAND USE (LRC) ........................................................................................................................... 8 CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR NEEDS AND BENEFITS ................................................................. 8 CARBON SEQUESTRATION POTENTIAL OF NATURAL AND WORKING LANDSCAPES AND OTHER CARBON OFFSET OPPORTUNITIES ...................................................................... 9 CEMETERY ACT ......................................................................................................................................... 9 CERTIFIED NURSE MIDWIVES FLEXIBILITY (LRC) ............................................................................ 9 CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL MIDWIVES LICENSING METHODOLOGY ........................................... 9 CHAPTER 150B CONTESTED CASES ..................................................................................................... 10 CHARTER SCHOOL EVALUATION........................................................................................................ 10 CHILD DRUG USE AND PARENTS WHO SUPPLY DRUGS TO THEIR CHILDREN.......................... 10 CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM OPERATION ....................................................................................... 11 CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS ............................................................................................................ 11 CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES REGARDING ARREARAGE FOR A PARENT WHO IS INCARCERATED (LRC) ..........................................................................................................................