North Carolina 2023-2024 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 6 R · 2 D cosponsors

SB 70 — Promote North Carolina Sawmills.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023-2024 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Senate Bill 70 clarifies its reference to the "Carolina Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings" by making sure the language is consistent and easier to understand. The change also removes some redundant wording, streamlining the bill. This matters because clearer language can help ensure that code enforcement officials and construction professionals understand their responsibilities, leading to safer building practices.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Feb 6, 2023 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2023 S 1 SENATE BILL 70 Short Title:
70 SESSION 2023 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS35027-NK-27 Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROMOTE LOCAL SAWMILLS BY ALLOWING THE USE OF UNGRADED LUMBER IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Rules and Operations of the Senate February 7, 2023 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROMOTE LOCAL SAWMILLS BY ALLOWING THE USE OF UNGRADED LUMBER IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
(2) The dimension lumber meets or exceeds the requirements of the North Carolina Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings other than the requirements that only grade-stamped lumber be used in residential construction.
(2) The dimension lumber meets or exceeds the requirements of the North Carolina Residential Code for One- and Two-FamilyDwellings other than the requirements that only grade-stamped lumber be used in residential construction.
(4) Theappropriatecodeenforcementofficialreviews theframing ofthedwelling to ensure that it meets the requirements of the North Carolina Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings in all respects other than the requirements that only grade-stamped lumber be used in residential construction.
(4) Theappropriatecodeenforcementofficialreviews theframingofthedwelling to ensure that it meets the requirements of the North Carolina Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings in all respects other than the requirements that only grade-stamped lumber be used in residential construction.
*DRS35027-NK-27* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 SECTION 2.
*S70-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 SECTION 2.
Page 2 DRS35027-NK-27
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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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2 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 169 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (169)

169 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 70?
SB 70 is sponsored by Bobby Hanig (Republican), Steve Jarvis (Republican), Timothy D. Moffitt (Republican), W. Ted Alexander (Republican), Jim Burgin (Republican), Jay J. Chaudhuri (Democratic), Kevin Corbin (Republican), Hunt, Paul A. Lowe, Jr. (Democratic), and Perry.
What is the current status of SB 70?
This bill died with 2023-2024 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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