No Ban on FNS Benefits/Felony Drug Conviction.
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SB 849 — No Ban on FNS Benefits/Felony Drug Conviction.
Last action — Passed 1st Reading
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2019-2020 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
8 added · 9 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of Senate Bill 849 clarifies the language regarding individuals convicted of Class H or I controlled substance felony offenses in North Carolina. This change makes it clear which specific felony classes are being referred to, ensuring there is no ambiguity. This matters because it helps define the scope of the bill and ensures that those affected understand the exact nature of the offenses being addressed.
FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA MaySESSION 26,2019 2020S S.B.1 SENATE BILL 849 Short Title:
849 SESSION 2019 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS15532-LUa-183 Short Title:
Rules and Operations of the Senate May 27, 2020 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL RESTRICTIONS ON FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES BENEFITS INDIVIDUALS CONVICTED OF DRUG-RELATED FELONIES.
(a) Individuals convicted ofClassHor IcontrolledsubstancefelonyoffensesIcontrolledsubstance infelonyoffenses thisinthis State shall be eligible to participate in the Work First Program and the food and nutrition services program:Program:
*DRS15532-LUa-183**S849-v-1*
Action History
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Passed 1st Reading
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Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
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Filed
Sponsors
- Peterson · Cosponsor
- Joyce Waddell · Cosponsor
- Kandie D. Smith · Cosponsor
- Natalie S. Murdock · Cosponsor
- Gladys A. Robinson · Cosponsor
- Brent Jackson · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 173 not signed on
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (6)
- Peterson
- Joyce Waddell Democratic
- Kandie D. Smith Democratic
- Natalie S. Murdock Democratic
- Gladys A. Robinson Democratic
- Brent Jackson Republican
Not signed on (173)
173 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 849?
- SB 849 is sponsored by Peterson, Joyce Waddell (Democratic), Kandie D. Smith (Democratic), Natalie S. Murdock (Democratic), Gladys A. Robinson (Democratic), and Brent Jackson (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 849?
- This bill died with 2019-2020 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SB 849?
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