North Carolina 2021-2022 Session Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

SB 281 — Fair Treatment for Journalism/Guilford County.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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This bill died with 2021-2022 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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The bill SB 281 has undergone a few changes in its documentation. Specifically, the heading has been updated to reflect the proper session and status of the bill as of March 15, 2021. These changes clarify the bill’s current stage in the legislative process, which is important for tracking its progress and for public awareness. Keeping accurate records ensures transparency and helps everyone know what is being discussed in the legislature.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Mar 11, 2021 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2021 S 1 SENATE BILL 281 Short TitleFair Treatment for Journalism/Guilford County.
281 SESSION 2021 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS35113-LM-30 Short TitleFair Treatment for Journalism/Guilford County.
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Referred toRules and Operations of the Senate March 15, 2021 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT RESTORING FAIR TREATMENT FOR JOURNALISM IN GUILFORD COUNTY BY REPEALING A PILOT PROGRAM AUTHORIZING GUILFORD COUNTY AND MUNICIPALITIES LOCATED WHOLLY OR PARTLY IN GUILFORD COUNTY TO PUBLISH REQUIRED NOTICES ELECTRONICALLY AND AUTHORIZING GUILFORD COUNTY TO PUBLISH LEGAL NOTICES VIA A COUNTY-MAINTAINED WEBSITE FOR A FEE.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT RESTORING FAIR TREATMENT FOR JOURNALISM IN GUILFORD COUNTY BY REPEALING A PILOT PROGRAM AUTHORIZING GUILFORD COUNTY AND MUNICIPALITIES LOCATED WHOLLY OR PARTLY IN GUILFORD COUNTY TO PUBLISH REQUIRED NOTICES ELECTRONICALLY AND AUTHORIZING GUILFORD COUNTY TO PUBLISH LEGAL NOTICES VIA A COUNTY-MAINTAINED WEBSITE FOR A FEE.
*DRS35113-LM-30*
*S281-v-1*
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

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

  3. Filed

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 177 not signed on

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Not signed on (177)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 281?
SB 281 is sponsored by Michael Garrett (Democratic) and Gladys A. Robinson (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 281?
This bill died with 2021-2022 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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