Authorize Teacher-Gov't Emp'ee Housing/Bertie.
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SB 8 — Authorize Teacher-Gov't Emp'ee Housing/Bertie.
Last action — Passed 1st Reading
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✓Introduced
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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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
10 added · 11 removedPlain-language change summary
In the changes to Senate Bill 8, the preamble has been updated to clarify the involvement of various sponsors and streamline the legislative process. Specifically, it now mentions the primary and additional sponsors more clearly and removes redundant text. This is important because clear attribution and organization of bill sponsorship can enhance transparency and accountability in the legislative process, making it easier for the public to understand who is advocating for the bill.
FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA JanSESSION 30, 2019 S.B.S 1 SENATE BILL 8 Short Title:
8 SESSION 2019 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS45005-MV-29 Short Title:
SenatorSenators Smith (Primary Sponsor).Sponsor);
and Lowe.
Rules and Operations of the Senate January 31, 2019 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE WINDSOR TOWNSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND BERTIE COUNTY TO COLLABORATE TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING UNITS TO TEACHERS AND OTHER GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.
(2) To borrow money and incur debt under terms the Windsor County Development Commission deems reasonable, whether secured or unsecured, for public purposes, including for the purpose of constructingconstructingand and maintaining affordable rental housing units for Bertie County Schools teachers and employees, Bertie County employees, Town of Windsor employees, and State employees residing in Bertie County.
*DRS45005-MV-29**S8-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 SECTION 4.
Page 2 DRS45005-MV-29Senate Bill 8-First Edition
Compared against the N.C. General Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.
The bill authorizes the Windsor Township Development Commission to provide affordable rental housing for teachers and government employees in Bertie County, exempting these activities from certain restrictions in N.C.G.S. § 66-58.
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N.C.G.S. § 66-58
It is unlawful for any unit, department, or agency of the State government... to engage directly or indirectly in the sale of goods, wares, or merchandise in competition with citizens of the State...→ Notwithstanding G.S. 66-58 and the provisions of Chapter 153A and Chapter 160A of the General Statutes, the Windsor Township Development Commission shall have additional authority as follows: To acquire and hold title to real and personal property for public purposes, including for the purpose of constructing and maintaining affordable rental housing units for Bertie County Schools teachers and employees, Bertie County employees, Town of Windsor employees, and State employees residing in Bertie County.This change allows specific housing developments that would otherwise be prohibited under existing law.
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
- Jr. Paul A. Lowe · Cosponsor
- Kandie D. Smith · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 177 not signed on
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (2)
- Paul A. Lowe, Jr. Democratic
- Kandie D. Smith Democratic
Not signed on (177)
177 members have not signed on to this bill.
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- Who sponsors SB 8?
- SB 8 is sponsored by Paul A. Lowe, Jr. (Democratic) and Kandie D. Smith (Democratic).
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- 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.
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