North Carolina 2023-2024 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 4 D · 1 I · 1 R cosponsors

HB 527 — Highway Safety Omnibus/Additional Magistrates.

Last action — Withdrawn From Com

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

197 added · 195 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of House Bill 527 raises the minimum fine for failing to stop for a school bus from $500 to $1,000. Additionally, it clarifies what constitutes evidence of a driver's identity in such cases, which can help in enforcing these laws more effectively. These changes aim to enhance safety around school buses and deter drivers from ignoring these important rules, ultimately protecting children as they board and leave buses.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2023 H 1 HOUSE BILL 527 Short Title:
527 Mar 29, 2023 SESSION 2023 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH30135-NDfa-33B Short Title:
Representative Logan.
Representatives Logan, Belk, Carney, and Hawkins (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO INCREASE STATE TROOPERS IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY, TO INCREASE MAGISTRATES IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY, TO REVISE CERTAIN PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO STOP FOR A SCHOOL BUS AND AUTHORIZE THE USE OF VEHICLE REGISTRATION AS PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE OF RESPONSIBILITY, TO EXPAND THE OPERATIONAL HOURS OF THE CHARLOTTE IMAP CENTER, AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS.
Appropriations, if favorable, Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House March 30, 2023 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO INCREASE STATE TROOPERS IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY, TO INCREASE MAGISTRATES IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY, TO REVISE CERTAIN PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO STOP FOR A SCHOOL BUS AND AUTHORIZE THE USE OF VEHICLE REGISTRATION AS PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE OF RESPONSIBILITY, TO EXPAND THE OPERATIONAL HOURS OF THE CHARLOTTE IMAP CENTER, AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS.
SECTION 2.(c) This section becomes effective July 1, 2023.
*H527-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 SECTION 2.(c) This section becomes effective July 1, 2023.
*DRH30135-NDfa-33B* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 INCREASE OF FINES FOR FAILURE TO STOP FOR A SCHOOL BUS AND EXPANSION OF WHAT CONSTITUTES PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE IN THOSE CASES SECTION 3.(a) G.S.
3 INCREASE OF FINES FOR FAILURE TO STOP FOR A SCHOOL BUS AND EXPANSION OF WHAT CONSTITUTES PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE IN THOSE CASES SECTION 3.(a) G.S.
… (g) Anyperson whowillfully violatessubsection(a)of this section and strikes any person shall be guilty of a Class I felony and shall pay a minimum fine of one thousand two hundred fifty dollars ($1,250).
… (g) Anyperson whowillfullyviolatessubsection(a)of this sectionandstrikes anyperson shall be guilty of a Class I felony and shall pay a minimum fine of one thousand two hundred fifty dollars ($1,250).
… (i) Whenever evidence is presented in any court or administrative hearing of the fact that a vehicle was operated in violation of this section, it shall be prima facie evidence that the vehicle was operated by the person in whose name the vehicle was registered at the time of the violation accordingto theDivision's records.
… (i) Whenever evidence is presented in anycourt or administrative hearing of the fact that a vehicle was operated in violation of this section, it shall be prima facie evidence that the vehicle was operated by the person in whose name the vehicle was registered at the time of the violation accordingto theDivision's records.
(2) Highway camera.
Page 2 House Bill 527-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 (2) Highway camera.
Page 2 DRH30135-NDfa-33B General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 (3) Personal representative.
(3) Personal representative.
– If a law enforcement agency denies disclosure pursuant to subsection (d) of this section, or has failed to provide disclosure more than three business days after the request for disclosure, the person seeking disclosure may apply to the superior court in any county where any portion of the recording was made for a review of the denial of disclosure.
– If a law enforcement agency denies disclosure pursuant to subsection (d) of this section, or has failed to provide disclosure more than three business days after the request for disclosure, the person seeking disclosure may apply to the House Bill 527-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 superior court in any county where any portion of the recording was made for a review of the denial of disclosure.
The court may order the disclosure of the recording only if the court finds that the Department abused its DRH30135-NDfa-33B Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 discretion in denying the request for disclosure.
The court may order the disclosure of the recording only if the court finds that the Department abused its discretion in denying the request for disclosure.
In any proceeding pursuant to this subsection, the following persons shall be notified and those persons, or their designated representative, shall be given an opportunity to be heard at any proceeding:
In any proceeding pursuant to this subsection, the following persons shall be notified and those persons, or their designated representative, shall be given an opportunityto be heard at any proceeding:
The court shall release only those portions of the recording that are relevant to the person's request and may place any conditions or restrictions on the release of the recording that the court, in its discretion, deems appropriate.
The court shall release only those portions of the recording that are relevant to the person's request and mayplace any conditions or restrictions on the release of the recording that the court, in its discretion, deems appropriate.
– Notwithstanding any provision of this section to the contrary, the Department shall disclose or release a recording to a district attorney (i) for review of potential criminal charges, (ii) in order to comply with discovery requirements in a criminal prosecution, (iii) for use in criminal proceedings in district court, or (iv) for any other law enforcement purpose, and may disclose or release a recording for suspect identification or apprehension or to locate a missing or abducted person.
– Notwithstanding any provision of this section to the contrary, the Department shall disclose or release a recording to a district attorney (i) for review of potential criminal charges, (ii) in order to comply with discovery requirements in a criminal prosecution, (iii) for use in criminal proceedings in district court, or Page 4 House Bill 527-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 (iv) for any other law enforcement purpose, and may disclose or release a recording for suspect identification or apprehension or to locate a missing or abducted person.
Page 4 DRH30135-NDfa-33B General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 (h) Retention of Recordings.
(h) Retention of Recordings.
FUND THE 24-HOUR OPERATION OF THE CHARLOTTE IMAP CENTER SECTION 5.(a) There is appropriated from the Highway Fund to the Department of Transportation thesum of threemillion dollars($3,000,000)in recurring funds forthe2023-2024 fiscal year for the purpose of expanding the operational hours of the iMap and North Carolina Department of Transportation Metrolina Transportation Management Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, to 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
FUND THE 24-HOUR OPERATION OF THE CHARLOTTE IMAP CENTER SECTION 5.(a) There is appropriated from the Highway Fund to the Department of Transportation thesum of threemillion dollars($3,000,000)in recurringfunds forthe2023-2024 fiscal year for the purpose of expanding the operational hours of the iMap and North Carolina Department of Transportation Metrolina Transportation Management Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, to 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
DRH30135-NDfa-33B Page 5
House Bill 527-First Edition Page 5
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Action History

  1. Withdrawn From Com

  2. Re-ref to the Com on Transportation, if favorable, Appropriations, if favorable, Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Passed 1st Reading

  4. Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  5. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 527?
HB 527 is sponsored by Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), Mary Belk (Democratic), Becky Carney (Democratic), Zack Hawkins (Democratic), Autry, Lucas, Nasif Majeed (U), and Neal Jackson (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 527?
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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