North Carolina 2017-2018 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 I cosponsors

HB 84 — DL/Deaf or Hard of Hearing Designation.

Last action — Signed by Gov. 7/27/2017

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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 09, 2017. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 13 sponsors

    2 primary, 11 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 1 I) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

15 added · 36 removed

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The amendments to House Bill 84 change the list of sponsors and the date it was introduced. Notably, it now includes multiple primary sponsors instead of just one, which may indicate broader support for the bill. This is important because having more sponsors can help the bill gain traction and encourage more legislators to consider its benefits.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2017 H 2 HOUSE BILL 84 Committee Substitute Favorable 3/21/17 Short Title:
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2017 H 1 HOUSE BILL 84 Short Title:
DL/Deaf or Hard of Hearing Designation.
Drivers License/Hearing Impaired Designation.
Representatives Insko, Ball, and Butler (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
February 13, 2017 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO DIRECT THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO DEVELOP A DESIGNATION FOR DRIVERS LICENSES THAT MAY BE GRANTED UPON REQUEST TO A PERSON WHO IS DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING.
Transportation, if favorable, Judiciary III February 13, 2017 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO DIRECT THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO DEVELOP A DESIGNATION FOR DRIVERS LICENSES THAT MAY BE GRANTED UPON REQUEST TO A PERSON WITH A HEARING IMPAIRMENT.
"(q2) Deaf or Hard of Hearing Designation.
"(q2) Hearing Impaired Designation.
– The Division shall develop, in consultation with the Department of Public Safety and the State Highway Patrol, and pursuant to this subsection, a drivers license designation that may, upon request, be granted to a person who is deaf or hard of hearing.
– The Division shall develop, in consultation with the Department of Public Safety and the State Highway Patrol, a designation for drivers licenses that may, upon request, be granted to North Carolina residents with a hearing impairment.
The Division shall comply with the following requirements applicable to the designation:
An applicant requesting a designation under this subsection must provide the Division with a letter from the applicant's primary care provider certifying that the applicant has a hearing impairment.
(1) At the request of a person who is deaf or hard of hearing, the Division shall place a unique numerical identifier on the front of the person's license.
Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as authorizing the issuance of a drivers license to a person ineligible under G.S.
The unique numerical identifier placed on the license shall not include any further descriptor.
The Division shall record the designation in the electronic record associated with the person's drivers license.
(2) At the request of a person who is deaf or hard of hearing, the Division shall enter the drivers license numerical identifier and a descriptor into the electronic record of any motor vehicle registered in the same name of the deaf or hard of hearing person.
(3) Medical certification or examination is not required to make a request pursuant to this subsection.
(4) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as authorizing the issuance of a drivers license to a person ineligible under G.S.
G.S.
This act is effective when it becomes law.
17C-6(a) is amended by adding a new subdivision to read:
*H84-v-1*
"(17) Establish minimum educational and training standards for employment and continuing education for criminal justice officers concerning drivers license and vehicle registration identifiers of persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, as authorized by G.S.
20-7(q2)." SECTION 3.
G.S.
17E-4(a) is amended by adding a new subdivision to read:
"(13) Establish minimum educational and training standards for employment and continuing education for officers concerning drivers license and vehicle registration identifiers of persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, as authorized by G.S.
20-7(q2)." SECTION 4.
This act becomes effective January 1, 2018.
*H84-v-2*
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Action History

  1. Signed by Gov. 7/27/2017

  2. Ch. SL 2017-191

  3. Ratified

  4. Pres. To Gov. 6/28/2017

  5. Concurred In S/Com Sub

  6. Ordered Enrolled

  7. Regular Message Received For Concurrence in S Com Sub

  8. Cal Pursuant 36(b)

  9. Added to Calendar

  10. Withdrawn From Cal

  11. Placed On Cal For 06/27/2017

  12. Regular Message Sent To House

  13. Amend Adopted A1

  14. Passed 2nd Reading

  15. Passed 3rd Reading

  16. Engrossed

  17. Withdrawn From Cal

  18. Placed On Cal For 06/22/2017

  19. Withdrawn From Cal

  20. Placed On Cal For 06/21/2017

  21. Withdrawn From Cal

  22. Placed On Cal For 06/19/2017

  23. Reptd Fav Com Substitute

  24. Com Substitute Adopted

  25. Reptd Fav

  26. Re-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  27. Withdrawn From Com

  28. Re-ref to Transportation. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

  29. Regular Message Received From House

  30. Passed 1st Reading

  31. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  32. Passed 2nd Reading

  33. Passed 3rd Reading

  34. Regular Message Sent To Senate

  35. Reptd Fav Com Sub 2

  36. Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)

  37. Placed On Cal For 04/06/2017

  38. Reptd Fav Com Substitute

  39. Re-ref Com On Judiciary III

  40. Passed 1st Reading

  41. Ref to the Com on Transportation, if favorable, Judiciary III

  42. Filed

Sponsors

  • Terry · Cosponsor
  • Lucas · Cosponsor
  • Insko · Primary
  • Pricey Harrison · Cosponsor
  • Gill · Cosponsor
  • Fisher · Cosponsor
  • Farmer-Butterfield · Cosponsor
  • Carla D. Cunningham · Cosponsor
  • Deb Butler · Cosponsor
  • Cynthia Ball · Primary
  • B. Richardson · Cosponsor
  • G. Graham · Cosponsor
  • G. Adcock · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 11 co-sponsors · 166 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (11)

Not signed on (166)

166 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

M11 Concur

Passed 118 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 75001
Democratic 15000
Republican 28000
U 0001
Total 118002
% of votes cast 98%0%0%2%
How each member voted (120)
Member Party Vote
Lucas — Yea
McNeill — Yea
Michaux — Yea
Millis — Yea
Rogers — Yea
Steinburg — Yea
Szoka — Yea
Yarborough — Yea
Zachary — Yea
Autry — Yea
Boles — Yea
Boswell — Yea
Burr — Yea
Conrad — Yea
Dobson — Yea
Dulin — Yea
Farmer-Butterfield — Yea
Fisher — Yea
Floyd — Yea
Fraley — Yea
Garrison — Yea
Gill — Yea
Henson — Yea
Jordan — Yea
G.Adcock — Yea
L.Bell — Yea
DuaneHall — Yea
C.Graham — Yea
G.Graham — Yea
Beasley — Yea
Black — Yea
Earle — Yea
Goodman — Yea
Hanes — Yea
Holley — Yea
Hunter — Yea
Insko — Yea
Jackson — Yea
G.Martin — Yea
R.Moore — Yea
B.Richardson — Yea
W.Richardson — Yea
B.Turner — Yea
J.Bell — Yea
BertJones — Yea
Brawley — Yea
DestinHall — Yea
K.Hall — Yea
Johnson — Yea
Malone — Yea
S.Martin — Yea
T.Moore(Speaker) — Yea
Bradford — Yea
Bumgardner — Yea
Cleveland — Yea
Collins — Yea
Dollar — Yea
Elmore — Yea
Faircloth — Yea
Grange — Yea
Hardister — Yea
Horn — Yea
Hurley — Yea
Lewis — Yea
McElraft — Yea
McGrady — Yea
Murphy — Yea
Presnell — Yea
Saine — Yea
Terry — Yea
Wray — Yea
Stone — Yea
R.Turner — Yea
BrendenJones — Not Voting
Speciale — Yea
Williams — Yea
Amos L. Quick, III Democratic Yea
Becky Carney Democratic Yea
Cecil Brockman Democratic Yea
Cynthia Ball Democratic Yea
Dante Pittman Democratic Yea
Deb Butler Democratic Yea
Eric Ager Democratic Yea
Garland E. Pierce Democratic Yea
Graig Meyer Democratic Yea
Joe John Democratic Yea
Marcia Morey Democratic Yea
Mary Belk Democratic Yea
Pricey Harrison Democratic Yea
Robert T. Reives, II Democratic Yea
Shelly Willingham Democratic Yea
Carl Ford Republican Yea
Dean Arp Republican Yea
Dennis Riddell Republican Yea
Donna McDowell White Republican Yea
Donny Lambeth Republican Yea
Frank Iler Republican Yea
Harry Warren Republican Yea
Hugh Blackwell Republican Yea
Jay Adams Republican Yea
Jimmy Dixon Republican Yea
John A. Torbett Republican Yea
John M. Blust Republican Yea
John Sauls Republican Yea
Julia C. Howard Republican Yea
Kelly E. Hastings Republican Yea
Kevin Corbin Republican Yea
Larry C. Strickland Republican Yea
Larry W. Potts Republican Yea
Mark Brody Republican Yea
Mike Clampitt Republican Yea
Mitchell S. Setzer Republican Yea
Phil Shepard Republican Yea
Sam Watford Republican Yea
Sarah Stevens Republican Yea
Stephen M. Ross Republican Yea
Ted Davis, Jr. Republican Yea
W. Ted Alexander Republican Yea
William D. Brisson Republican Yea
Carla D. Cunningham U Not Voting

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Second Reading

Passed 47 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 32001
Democratic 7000
Republican 8002
Total 47003
% of votes cast 94%0%0%6%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
McKissick — Yea
Meredith — Yea
Randleman — Yea
Tillman — Yea
Ballard — Yea
Barefoot — Yea
Brock — Yea
D.Davis — Yea
J.Jackson — Yea
Smith — Yea
VanDuyn — Yea
Bishop — Yea
Bryant — Yea
Foushee — Yea
Woodard — Yea
Brown — Yea
J.Davis — Yea
B.Jackson — Yea
Newton — Yea
Tucker — Yea
Barringer — Not Voting
Curtis — Yea
Dunn — Yea
Edwards — Yea
Gunn — Yea
Harrington — Yea
Horner — Yea
Krawiec — Yea
Pate — Yea
Rabin — Yea
Tarte — Yea
Wade — Yea
Wells — Yea
Amanda P. Cook Democratic Yea
Dan Blue Democratic Yea
Gladys A. Robinson Democratic Yea
Jay J. Chaudhuri Democratic Yea
Joyce Waddell Democratic Yea
Paul A. Lowe, Jr. Democratic Yea
Tracy Clark Democratic Yea
Bill Rabon Republican Yea
Carl Ford Republican Not Voting
Danny Earl Britt, Jr. Republican Yea
Michael V. Lee Republican Yea
Norman W. Sanderson Republican Yea
Phil Berger Republican Yea
Ralph Hise Republican Yea
Tom McInnis Republican Yea
W. Ted Alexander Republican Yea
Warren Daniel Republican Not Voting

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Who sponsors HB 84?
HB 84 is sponsored by Terry, Lucas, Insko, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Gill, Fisher, Farmer-Butterfield, Carla D. Cunningham (U), Deb Butler (Democratic), Cynthia Ball (Democratic), B. Richardson, G. Graham, and G. Adcock.
What is the current status of HB 84?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 09, 2017. Enacted.
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