BUDGET TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR S257 (EDITION 7)...

BUDGET TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR S257 (EDITION 7)

PART I. INTRODUCTION AND TITLE OF ACT

TITLE OF ACT SECTION 1.1. ......................................................................................................................................1

INTRODUCTION SECTION 1.2. ......................................................................................................................................1

PART II. CURRENT OPERATIONS AND EXPANSION/GENERAL FUND

CURRENT OPERATIONS AND EXPANSION/GENERAL FUND SECTION 2.1. ......................................................................................................................................1

GENERAL FUND AVAILABILITY STATEMENT SECTION 2.2. ......................................................................................................................................4

PART III. CURRENT OPERATIONS/HIGHWAY FUND

CURRENT OPERATIONS AND EXPANSION/HIGHWAY FUND

SECTION 3.1. ......................................................................................................................................6

HIGHWAY FUND AVAILABILITY STATEMENT

SECTION 3.2. ......................................................................................................................................7

PART IV. HIGHWAY TRUST FUND APPROPRIATIONS

HIGHWAY TRUST FUND APPROPRIATIONS

SECTION 4.1. ......................................................................................................................................7

HIGHWAY TRUST FUND AVAILABILITY STATEMENT

SECTION 4.2. ......................................................................................................................................7

PART V. OTHER APPROPRIATIONS

CASH BALANCES AND OTHER APPROPRIATIONS SECTION 5.1. ......................................................................................................................................8

OTHER RECEIPTS FROM PENDING GRANT AWARDS SECTION 5.2. ......................................................................................................................................8

EDUCATION LOTTERY FUNDS/CHANGES TO REVENUE ALLOCATIONS

SECTION 5.3. ......................................................................................................................................9

CIVIL PENALTY AND FORFEITURE FUND

SECTION 5.4. ....................................................................................................................................10

INDIAN GAMING EDUCATION REVENUE FUND

SECTION 5.5. ....................................................................................................................................10

DISASTER RELIEF FUNDING

SECTION 5.6. ....................................................................................................................................10

PART VI. GENERAL PROVISIONS

ESTABLISHING OR INCREASING FEES SECTION 6.2. ....................................................................................................................................10

EXPENDITURES OF FUNDS IN RESERVES LIMITED

SECTION 6.3. ....................................................................................................................................10

CAP STATE-FUNDED PORTION OF NONPROFIT SALARIES SECTION 6.4. ....................................................................................................................................11

MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT/GOLDEN L.E.A.F. SECTION 6.5. ....................................................................................................................................11

CLARIFY BASE BUDGET DEFINITION SECTION 6.6. ....................................................................................................................................11

PENDING LITIGATION

SECTION 6.8. ....................................................................................................................................14

FOOD SCIENCE INNOVATION ADVISORY BOARD SECTION 6.9. ....................................................................................................................................14

BUDGET ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY REFORM INITIATIVE SECTION 6.10. ..................................................................................................................................15

PAY-AS-YOU-GO CAPITAL AND INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

SECTION 6.11. ..................................................................................................................................16

REPORT ON USE OF LAPSED SALARY FUNDS SECTION 6.12. ..................................................................................................................................17

INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION PLAN FOR TRANSITION TO DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE SECTION 6.13. ..................................................................................................................................17

PART VII. PUBLIC SCHOOLS

FUNDS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

SECTION 7.1. ....................................................................................................................................18

FUNDS FOR ACADEMICALLY GIFTED CHILDREN SECTION 7.2. ....................................................................................................................................18

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING IN LOW-WEALTH COUNTIES

SECTION 7.3. ....................................................................................................................................18

SMALL COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING

SECTION 7.4. ....................................................................................................................................22

DISADVANTAGED STUDENT SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING (DSSF) SECTION 7.5. ....................................................................................................................................23

UNIFORM EDUCATION REPORTING SYSTEM (UERS) FUNDS

SECTION 7.6. ....................................................................................................................................24

DPI/ALIGNMENT OF FEDERAL FUNDS SECTION 7.8. ....................................................................................................................................24

ADMINISTRATION OF THE EXCELLENT PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACT SECTION 7.9. ....................................................................................................................................24

SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION SUPPORT STAFF SECTION 7.10. ..................................................................................................................................24

CARRYFORWARD OF CERTAIN DPI FUNDS SECTION 7.11. ..................................................................................................................................25

CLASS SIZE FLEXIBILITY FOR CURRENT PILOT PROGRAMS AND DUAL LANGUAGE

IMMERSION CLASSES SECTION 7.15. ..................................................................................................................................25

ARTS EDUCATION REQUIREMENT SECTION 7.15A. ...............................................................................................................................26

IMPROVE EDUCATION FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION TRANSPARENCY SECTION 7.16. ..................................................................................................................................27

OFFICE OF CHARTER SCHOOLS/WEB-BASED RECORD AND DATA MANAGEMENT SECTION 7.17. ..................................................................................................................................28

COOPERATIVE INNOVATIVE HIGH SCHOOL FUNDING CHANGES

SECTION 7.22. ..................................................................................................................................29

PREPARING FUTURE WORKFORCE IN CODING AND MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT

GRANT PROGRAM

SECTION 7.23. ..................................................................................................................................31

EXPAND SCHOOL CONNECTIVITY INITIATIVE/CYBERSECURITY AND RISK

MANAGEMENT

SECTION 7.23A. ...............................................................................................................................33

REPORT ON CURSIVE WRITING AND MULTIPLICATION TABLES

SECTION 7.23B. ...............................................................................................................................33

K-3 CLASS SIZE REQUIREMENTS/BUILDING CAPACITY REPORT SECTION 7.23C. ...............................................................................................................................33

JOINT LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON EDUCATION FINANCE REFORM SECTION 7.23D. ...............................................................................................................................34

ELIMINATE ANALYSIS OF STUDENT WORK PROCESS FOR TEACHER EVALUATIONS SECTION 7.23E. ...............................................................................................................................35

SIXTH AND SEVENTH GRADE CTE PROGRAM EXPANSION GRANT PROGRAM SECTION 7.23F. ...............................................................................................................................36

TRANSFER EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE INNOVATION COMMISSION TO DPI

SECTION 7.23G. ...............................................................................................................................38

FUTURE READY STUDENTS

SECTION 7.23H. ...............................................................................................................................39

ESTABLISH B-3 INTERAGENCY COUNCIL SECTION 7.23I. ................................................................................................................................51

ALLOTMENT TRANSFER REPORT

SECTION 7.23J. ................................................................................................................................55

DIGITAL LEARNING PLAN/PROGRAMS/FUNDS

SECTION 7.23K. ...............................................................................................................................55

AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION SECTION 7.23L. ...............................................................................................................................57

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE GRADES/ESSA COMPLIANCE SECTION 7.26. ..................................................................................................................................57

CLARIFY STUDENT CONSENT TO RECEIVE COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, AND

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

SECTION 7.26A. ...............................................................................................................................66

CAREER AND COLLEGE READY LITERACY SKILLS/READING IMPROVEMENT

COMMISSION SECTION 7.26B. ...............................................................................................................................66

NATIONALLY NORM REFERENCED COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TESTS

SECTION 7.26C. ...............................................................................................................................67

YOUTH SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION SECTION 7.26D. ...............................................................................................................................68

NORTH CAROLINA INNOVATIVE SCHOOL DISTRICT

SECTION 7.26E. ...............................................................................................................................70

READ TO ACHIEVE DIAGNOSTIC CHANGES

SECTION 7.27. ..................................................................................................................................80

REIMBURSE INITIAL TEACHER LICENSURE FEE FOR CERTAIN NC TEACHING

GRADUATES SECTION 7.28. ..................................................................................................................................81

TESTING TRANSPARENCY

SECTION 7.28A. ...............................................................................................................................81

PRIVATE ALTERNATIVE TEACHER PREPARATION SECTION 7.28B. ...............................................................................................................................84

SCHOOL CALENDAR FLEXIBILITY PILOT PROGRAM SECTION 7.28C. ...............................................................................................................................85

WAIVE FEE FOR CAMBRIDGE AICE PROGRAM COURSE SECTION 7.28D. ...............................................................................................................................87

FINANCIAL LITERACY ELECTIVE COURSE PILOT PROGRAM SECTION 7.32. ..................................................................................................................................87

STABILIZATION FUNDS FOR WAYNE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS/SEYMOUR JOHNSON

AIR FORCE BASE

SECTION 7.33. ..................................................................................................................................88

TRANSPORTATION FUNDS SECTION 7.34. ..................................................................................................................................88

PART VIII. COMPENSATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES

TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE

SECTION 8.1. ....................................................................................................................................88

PRINCIPAL SALARIES SECTION 8.3. ....................................................................................................................................90

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL SALARIES SECTION 8.5. ....................................................................................................................................91

CENTRAL OFFICE SALARIES SECTION 8.6. ....................................................................................................................................92

NONCERTIFIED PERSONNEL SALARIES SECTION 8.7. ....................................................................................................................................93

VETERAN TEACHER RETENTION BONUS PROGRAM SECTION 8.8A. .................................................................................................................................93

REVISE TEACHER BONUS PROGRAMS SECTION 8.8B. .................................................................................................................................95

THIRD GRADE READING TEACHER BONUS PROGRAM FOR 2018-2019 SECTION 8.8C. ...............................................................................................................................100

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYMENT STUDY

SECTION 8.10. ................................................................................................................................101

PART IX. COMMUNITY COLLEGES

REORGANIZATION OF THE COMMUNITY COLLEGES SYSTEM OFFICE SECTION 9.1. ..................................................................................................................................101

CARRYFORWARD OF COLLEGE INFORMATION SYSTEM FUNDS SECTION 9.2. ..................................................................................................................................102

COMMUNITY COLLEGE WORKFORCE STUDY SECTION 9.3. ..................................................................................................................................102

START-UP FUNDS FOR HIGH-COST WORKFORCE COURSES SECTION 9.5. ..................................................................................................................................102

CLARIFY YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM SECTION 9.8. ..................................................................................................................................103

CATAWBA VALLEY CC/MANUFACTURING CENTER SECTION 9.9. ..................................................................................................................................103

HS STUDENTS/NON-CREDIT COURSES LEADING TO INDUSTRY CREDENTIALS

SECTION 9.10. ................................................................................................................................104

ESTABLISH BOARD OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION CREDENTIALS SECTION 9.11. ................................................................................................................................104

CC ENROLLMENT IMPACTED BY HURRICANE MATTHEW/HOLD HARMLESS SECTION 9.12. ................................................................................................................................107

HIGH ACHIEVING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TOP-PERFORMING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SECTION 9.13. ................................................................................................................................107

INVEST IN SHORT-TERM WORKFORCE TRAINING

SECTION 9.14. ................................................................................................................................109

PART X. UNIVERSITIES

ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIVERSITY BUDGET STABILIZATION FUNDS REPORT

SECTION 10.2. ................................................................................................................................110

WESTERN SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY FUNDS

SECTION 10.5. ................................................................................................................................110

ENHANCE UNC DATA SYSTEMS TO IMPROVE INSTITUTIONAL PERFORMANCE AND

STUDENT SUCCESS SECTION 10.6. ................................................................................................................................110

UNC/ESCHEATS FUND FOR STUDENT FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS

SECTION 10.7. ................................................................................................................................110

UNC MANAGEMENT FLEXIBILITY REDUCTION SECTION 10.8. ................................................................................................................................111

IN-STATE TUITION FOR VETERANS/COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW SECTION 10.11. ..............................................................................................................................111

SENIOR CITIZENS MAY AUDIT COURSES AT UNC AND COMMUNITY COLLEGES SECTION 10.12. ..............................................................................................................................113

BOARD OF GOVERNORS STUDIES/ESTABLISH SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND

HEALTH CARE AT UNC-PEMBROKE AND ESTABLISH PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

PROGRAM, CHIROPRACTIC MEDICINE PROGRAM, AND A PILOT PROGRAM FOR BASIC

LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING AT WSSU

SECTION 10.14. ..............................................................................................................................113

UNC TO FUND NORTH CAROLINA RESEARCH CAMPUS

SECTION 10.15. ..............................................................................................................................114

CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT AUTHORITY SECTION 10.17. ..............................................................................................................................114

LIMIT NC PROMISE TUITION RATE TO NC RESIDENTS

SECTION 10.18. ..............................................................................................................................114

"FINISH IN FOUR" AND "STUDENT SUCCESS INITIATIVES" REPORTING REQUIREMENTS SECTION 10.19. ..............................................................................................................................115

UNC COMPUTER COMPATIBILITY SECTION 10.20. ..............................................................................................................................115

UNC CYBERSECURITY SECTION 10.21. ..............................................................................................................................115

UNC NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM/MANAGEMENT FLEX FUNDS

SECTION 10.22. ..............................................................................................................................116

SUBPART X-A. UNIVERSITY/STATE EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY

SOFTWARE FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP AND

SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS SECTION 10A.1. .............................................................................................................................116

ELIMINATE SCHOOL SITE SCHOLARSHIP ENDORSEMENT REQUIREMENT

SECTION 10A.2. .............................................................................................................................116

NORTH CAROLINA TEACHING FELLOWS SECTION 10A.3. .............................................................................................................................117

AMEND TRANSFORMING PRINCIPAL PREPARATION SECTION 10A.5. .............................................................................................................................122

OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP STUDENT ASSESSMENTS/IOWA TEST OF BASIC SKILLS

(ITBS) SECTION 10A.6. .............................................................................................................................128

PART XI. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

SUBPART XI-A. CENTRAL MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT

HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECTION 11A.1. .............................................................................................................................129

FUNDS FOR MEDICAID MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM/ANALYTICS

REPROCUREMENT SECTION 11A.2. .............................................................................................................................130

FUNDS FOR NORTH CAROLINA FAMILIES ACCESSING SERVICES THROUGH

TECHNOLOGY (NC FAST)

SECTION 11A.3. .............................................................................................................................131

HEALTH ANALYTICS PILOT PROGRAM SECTION 11A.4. .............................................................................................................................131

HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE SECTION 11A.5. .............................................................................................................................132

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES REPORTING SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS SECTION 11A.6. .............................................................................................................................135

DATA ANALYTICS AND PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENTS SECTION 11A.7. .............................................................................................................................136

COMMUNITY HEALTH GRANT PROGRAM CHANGES SECTION 11A.8. .............................................................................................................................136

RURAL HEALTH LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAMS SECTION 11A.9. .............................................................................................................................137

REDUCTION OF FUNDS FOR PURCHASED SERVICES SECTION 11A.10. ...........................................................................................................................138

OFFICE OF PROGRAM EVALUATION REPORTING AND ACCOUNTABILITY

SECTION 11A.11. ...........................................................................................................................138

CONTRACTING SPECIALIST AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM SECTION 11A.12. ...........................................................................................................................138

GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION FUNDING/CAPE FEAR VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER

SECTION 11A.13. ...........................................................................................................................139

COMPETITIVE GRANTS/NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

SECTION 11A.14. ...........................................................................................................................139

SUBPART XI-B. DIVISION OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND EARLY EDUCATION

NC PRE-K PROGRAM/STANDARDS FOR FOUR- AND FIVE-STAR RATED FACILITIES SECTION 11B.1. .............................................................................................................................142

STATE AGENCY CONTINUED COLLABORATION ON EARLY CHILDHOOD

EDUCATION/TRANSITION FROM PRESCHOOL TO KINDERGARTEN

SECTION 11B.2. .............................................................................................................................143

CHILD CARE SUBSIDY RATES SECTION 11B.3. .............................................................................................................................144

CHILD CARE SUBSIDY MARKET RATE INCREASES/CERTAIN AGE GROUPS AND

COUNTIES SECTION 11B.4. .............................................................................................................................146

CHILD CARE ALLOCATION FORMULA SECTION 11B.5. .............................................................................................................................146

CODIFY CERTAIN CHILD CARE SUBSIDY PROVISIONS SECTION 11B.6. .............................................................................................................................148

SMART START INITIATIVES

SECTION 11B.8. .............................................................................................................................148

SMART START EARLY LITERACY INITIATIVE/DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION

LIBRARY

SECTION 11B.9. .............................................................................................................................151

SMART START/REACH OUT AND READ EARLY LITERACY INITIATIVE

SECTION 11B.9A. ..........................................................................................................................151

TASK FORCE/EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION WORKFORCE SECTION 11B.10. ...........................................................................................................................151

SUBPART XI-C. DIVISION OF SOCIAL SERVICES

TANF BENEFIT IMPLEMENTATION

SECTION 11C.1. .............................................................................................................................152

INTENSIVE FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES FUNDING AND PERFORMANCE

ENHANCEMENTS SECTION 11C.2. .............................................................................................................................153

CHILD CARING INSTITUTIONS

SECTION 11C.3. .............................................................................................................................154

USE OF FOSTER CARE BUDGET FOR GUARDIANSHIP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

SECTION 11C.4. .............................................................................................................................154

CHILD WELFARE POSTSECONDARY SUPPORT PROGRAM (NC REACH) SECTION 11C.5. .............................................................................................................................154

FEDERAL CHILD SUPPORT INCENTIVE PAYMENTS

SECTION 11C.6. .............................................................................................................................155

CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM CHANGES

SECTION 11C.7. .............................................................................................................................156

INCREASE ACCESS TO PUBLIC BENEFITS FOR OLDER DUAL ELIGIBLE SENIORS SECTION 11C.8. .............................................................................................................................156

SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION/FOSTER CARE YOUTH/PERMANENCY INNOVATION

INITIATIVE TECHNICAL CHANGE SECTION 11C.9. .............................................................................................................................157

FINAL REPORT/EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS ASSUMPTION OF SERVICES

SECTION 11C.10. ...........................................................................................................................158

ECKERD KIDS AND CARING FOR CHILDREN'S ANGEL WATCH PROGRAM/REPORT ON

USE OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS SECTION 11C.14. ...........................................................................................................................158

CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER FUNDING SECTION 11C.15. ...........................................................................................................................159

NC STATE-RECOGNIZED TRIBES FUNDING SECTION 11C.16. ...........................................................................................................................159

SUBPART XI-D. DIVISION OF AGING AND ADULT SERVICES

STATE-COUNTY SPECIAL ASSISTANCE RATE INCREASE SECTION 11D.1. .............................................................................................................................159

ALIGNMENT OF STATE AND FEDERAL AGING PLAN REPORTING DEADLINES SECTION 11D.2. .............................................................................................................................160

RECOMMENDATION TO APPOINT A SUBCOMMITTEE ON AGING SECTION 11D.3. .............................................................................................................................160

SUBPART XI-E. DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH

FUNDS FOR SCHOOL NURSES SECTION 11E.1. .............................................................................................................................161

STRATEGIES FOR ADDRESSING STRUCTURAL BUDGET DEFICIT IN STATE

LABORATORY OF PUBLIC HEALTH

SECTION 11E.2. .............................................................................................................................161

LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS/COMPETITIVE GRANT PROCESS TO IMPROVE

MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SECTION 11E.3. .............................................................................................................................162

EVIDENCE-BASED DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM TO ELIMINATE HEALTH

DISPARITIES SECTION 11E.5. .............................................................................................................................163

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FEDERAL ELEVATED BLOOD LEVEL STANDARD IN NORTH

CAROLINA SECTION 11E.6. .............................................................................................................................163

AIDS DRUG ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SECTION 11E.7. .............................................................................................................................165

IMPLEMENTATION OF COST-NEUTRAL PREMIUM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WITHIN

AIDS DRUG ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ADAP)

SECTION 11E.8. .............................................................................................................................166

USE OF MODIFIED ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME (MAGI) FOR AIDS DRUG ASSISTANCE

PROGRAM (ADAP) ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATIONS SECTION 11E.9. .............................................................................................................................166

DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH EATING DISORDER STUDY SECTION 11E.11. ...........................................................................................................................166

EVERY WEEK COUNTS DEMONSTRATION PROJECT SECTION 11E.12. ...........................................................................................................................167

FUNDS FOR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING

SECTION 11E.13. ...........................................................................................................................169

COMMUNICABLE DISEASE TESTING

SECTION 11E.14. ...........................................................................................................................169

SUBPART XI-F. DIVISION OF MH/DD/SAS AND STATE OPERATED HEALTHCARE

FACILITIES

FUNDS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA CHILD TREATMENT PROGRAM

SECTION 11F.1. .............................................................................................................................169

SINGLE-STREAM FUNDING FOR MH/DD/SAS COMMUNITY SERVICES

SECTION 11F.2. .............................................................................................................................170

FUNDS FOR LOCAL INPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC BEDS OR BED DAYS SECTION 11F.3. .............................................................................................................................173

USE OF FUNDS TO PURCHASE INPATIENT ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER

TREATMENT SERVICES

SECTION 11F.4. .............................................................................................................................174

USE OF DOROTHEA DIX HOSPITAL PROPERTY FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF

ADDITIONAL PSYCHIATRIC AND FACILITY-BASED CRISIS BEDS AND A CASE

MANAGEMENT PILOT PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

NEEDS SECTION 11F.5. .............................................................................................................................175

ADDITIONS TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN FOR IMPROVEMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

SERVICES SECTION 11F.6. .............................................................................................................................177

TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY FUNDING

SECTION 11F.8. .............................................................................................................................178

FUNDS FOR BROUGHTON HOSPITAL LITIGATION COSTS RELATED TO CONSTRUCTION

DELAYS AND TO EXTEND THE STUDY ON THE FUTURE USE OF BROUGHTON

HOSPITAL FACILITIES

SECTION 11F.13. ...........................................................................................................................178

FUNDS FOR OVERDOSE MEDICATIONS SECTION 11F.14. ...........................................................................................................................179

NC START FUNDING AND REPORT SECTION 11F.15. ...........................................................................................................................179

REPEAL OF LME/MCO CLINICAL INTEGRATION ACTIVITIES REPORT

SECTION 11F.16. ...........................................................................................................................180

STUDY ON LME/MCO PROPERTY CONVEYANCE RESTRICTIONS SECTION 11F.17. ...........................................................................................................................180

STUDY ON SITE-OF-USE SOLUTIONS FOR SAFE DISPOSAL OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS SECTION 11F.18. ...........................................................................................................................180

SUPPLEMENTAL SHORT-TERM ASSISTANCE FOR GROUP HOMES

SECTION 11F.18A. .........................................................................................................................180

LME/MCO FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION AND REINVESTMENT SECTION 11F.19. ...........................................................................................................................182

LME/MCO REINVESTMENT PLAN SECTION 11F.20. ...........................................................................................................................182

SUBPART XI-G. DIVISION OF HEALTH SERVICE REGULATION

FUNDS TO CONTINUE COMMUNITY PARAMEDICINE PILOT PROGRAM

SECTION 11G.1. .............................................................................................................................183

FACILITIES INCLUDED UNDER SINGLE HOSPITAL LICENSE SECTION 11G.2. .............................................................................................................................183

SUBPART XI-H. DIVISION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE (MEDICAID)

MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY SECTION 11H.1. .............................................................................................................................184

MEDICAID ANNUAL REPORT

SECTION 11H.2. .............................................................................................................................185

PROVIDER APPLICATION AND RECREDENTIALING FEE

SECTION 11H.3. .............................................................................................................................185

ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS FUNDING

SECTION 11H.4. .............................................................................................................................185

ACCOUNTING FOR MEDICAID RECEIVABLES AS NONTAX REVENUE SECTION 11H.5. .............................................................................................................................186

VOLUME PURCHASE PLANS AND SINGLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT

SECTION 11H.6. .............................................................................................................................186

ANNUAL ISSUANCE OF MEDICAID IDENTIFICATION CARDS SECTION 11H.7. .............................................................................................................................186

LME/MCO OUT-OF-NETWORK AGREEMENTS SECTION 11H.8. .............................................................................................................................186

LME/MCO INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRANSFERS SECTION 11H.10. ...........................................................................................................................187

EXPAND NORTH CAROLINA INNOVATIONS WAIVER SLOTS

SECTION 11H.11. ...........................................................................................................................187

INCREASE PERSONAL CARE SERVICES RATE SECTION 11H.12. ...........................................................................................................................187

RETROACTIVE PERSONAL CARE SERVICES PAYMENT

SECTION 11H.12A. ........................................................................................................................188

GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT SECTION 11H.13. ...........................................................................................................................188

PLAN TO IMPLEMENT COVERAGE FOR HOME VISITS FOR PREGNANT WOMEN AND

FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN

SECTION 11H.14. ...........................................................................................................................188

PLAN TO ESTABLISH MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR AMBULANCE TRANSPORTS TO

ALTERNATIVE APPROPRIATE CARE LOCATIONS SECTION 11H.14A. ........................................................................................................................189

NC TRACKS ENHANCEMENTS TO PREVENT AND DETECT FRAUD, WASTE, AND ABUSE

SECTION 11H.15. ...........................................................................................................................190

DURATION OF MEDICAID AND NC HEALTH CHOICE PROGRAM MODIFICATIONS SECTION 11H.16. ...........................................................................................................................190

MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION TECHNICAL AND CLARIFYING CHANGES SECTION 11H.17. ...........................................................................................................................190

PREPAID HEALTH PLAN BID DISCLOSURE

SECTION 11H.17A. ........................................................................................................................191

PREPAYMENT CLAIMS REVIEW MODIFICATIONS SECTION 11H.19. ...........................................................................................................................191

MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION TIMELINESS REPORTING SECTION 11H.21. ...........................................................................................................................193

MEDICAID SUBROGATION RIGHTS CONFORMING CHANGES SECTION 11H.23. ...........................................................................................................................193

PROFESSIONAL SUPPLEMENTAL PAYMENT ASSESSMENT SECTION 11H.24. ...........................................................................................................................196

STUDY PROGRAM OF ALL-INCLUSIVE CARE FOR THE ELDERLY

SECTION 11H.25. ...........................................................................................................................200

SUBPART XI-I. DIVISION OF HEALTH BENEFITS

DIVISION OF HEALTH BENEFITS FEDERAL FUNDS SECTION 11I.1. ..............................................................................................................................201

SUBPART XI-J. MISCELLANEOUS

JOINT OVERSIGHT SUBCOMMITTEES ON MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND

MEDICAL RESIDENCY PROGRAMS SECTION 11J.2. ..............................................................................................................................201

SUBPART XI-K. DIVISIONS OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION, SERVICES FOR THE

BLIND, AND SERVICES FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING [RESERVED]

SUBPART XI-L. DHHS BLOCK GRANTS

DHHS BLOCK GRANTS SECTION 11L.1. .............................................................................................................................202

PART XII. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

ELIMINATE PESTICIDE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

SECTION 12.1. ................................................................................................................................217

KEEP LINVILLE RIVER NURSERY OPEN SECTION 12.4. ................................................................................................................................217

HEALTHY FOOD/SMALL RETAILER SECTION 12.5. ................................................................................................................................217

BEEHIVE GRANT FUND SECTION 12.6. ................................................................................................................................217

NEW MARKET OPPORTUNITIES FOR FARMERS SECTION 12.7. ................................................................................................................................218

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FOR DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER

SERVICES

SECTION 12.8. ................................................................................................................................218

PART XIII. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

I & M AIR POLLUTION CONTROL ACCOUNT SECTION 13.1. ................................................................................................................................219

VOLKSWAGEN SETTLEMENT FUNDS

SECTION 13.2. ................................................................................................................................219

PRE-REGULATORY LANDFILL OWNER-LED CLEANUP SECTION 13.4. ................................................................................................................................219

STUDY SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL TAX SECTION 13.5. ................................................................................................................................220

STUDY EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL/NPDES STORMWATER MERGER SECTION 13.6. ................................................................................................................................221

STUDY ACQUISITION OF DEDICATED DREDGING CAPACITY SECTION 13.8. ................................................................................................................................221

WATER INFRASTRUCTURE STATE MATCH SURPLUS FUNDS SECTION 13.10. ..............................................................................................................................221

COASTAL STORM DAMAGE PREVENTION FUND SECTION 13.11. ..............................................................................................................................221

OYSTER RESEARCH REPORTING SECTION 13.12. ..............................................................................................................................222

CONTINUE RESEARCH SUPPORT FOR SHELLFISH INDUSTRY

SECTION 13.13. ..............................................................................................................................222

MARINE PATROL/SHELLFISH SANITATION EQUIPMENT SALES SECTION 13.14. ..............................................................................................................................224

ASSENT TO PROVISIONS OF CERTAIN FEDERAL FISHERIES ACTS

SECTION 13.15. ..............................................................................................................................224

DMF ARTIFICIAL REEFS PROGRAM FUNDING CLARIFICATION

SECTION 13.16. ..............................................................................................................................226

CRAB POT CLEANUP PROGRAM

SECTION 13.18. ..............................................................................................................................226

UST PROGRAM RULE MAKING AND REPORT SECTION 13.19. ..............................................................................................................................227

MOTOR VEHICLE EMISSIONS INSPECTIONS SECTION 13.20. ..............................................................................................................................227

MERCURY SWITCH PROGRAM EXTENSION SECTION 13.21. ..............................................................................................................................227

WATER AND SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE GRANTS SECTION 13.22. ..............................................................................................................................228

LRC STUDY ON TRAFFICKING IN IVORY AND RHINOCEROS HORN SECTION 13.23. ..............................................................................................................................228

IN SITU NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES

SECTION 13.24. ..............................................................................................................................228

SUBPART XIII-A. WILDLIFE RESOURCES COMMISSION

MATTAMUSKEET LODGE REPAIRS

SECTION 13A.1. .............................................................................................................................229

WILDLIFE ENDOWMENT FUND CHANGES SECTION 13A.2. .............................................................................................................................229

MODIFY LICENSE FEES REQUIRED TO HUNT, FISH, OR TRAP

SECTION 13A.3. .............................................................................................................................230

PART XIV. DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES

MILITARY BUFFERS SECTION 14.2. ................................................................................................................................230

CLARIFYING CHANGES TO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES

FUNDS

SECTION 14.3. ................................................................................................................................230

PROMOTE ACCESS TO AND EXCHANGE OF LIBRARY MATERIALS SECTION 14.5. ................................................................................................................................232

EXEMPTION FOR FOOD AND VENDING FACILITIES AT NORTH CAROLINA ZOO SECTION 14.6. ................................................................................................................................233

CORRECT DNCR SALARY AND BENEFIT BASE BUDGET EXPENDITURES SECTION 14.7. ................................................................................................................................233

SCIENCE MUSEUM FUNDING SECTION 14.11. ..............................................................................................................................233

YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS SECTION 14.12. ..............................................................................................................................234

MAYO RIVER STATE PARK ACCESS SECTION 14.13. ..............................................................................................................................234

CWMTF/PARTF FUNDS SECTION 14.14. ..............................................................................................................................234

UPPER HICKORY NUT GORGE TRAIL

SECTION 14.15. ..............................................................................................................................234

FUNDING FOR FORT DOBBS SECTION 14.16. ..............................................................................................................................234

PART XV. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

NER BLOCK GRANTS FOR 2018 AND 2019 PROGRAM YEARS/USE OF DEOBLIGATED

FUNDS

SECTION 15.1. ................................................................................................................................235

TRAVEL AND TOURISM BOARD TECHNICAL CORRECTION

SECTION 15.2. ................................................................................................................................237

EDPNC REPORTING DATE CHANGE SECTION 15.3. ................................................................................................................................237

BUDGET CODE REORGANIZATION FOR COMMERCE

SECTION 15.5. ................................................................................................................................238

SITE AND BUILDING DEVELOPMENT FUND SECTION 15.7. ................................................................................................................................238

NC READY SITES PROGRAM SECTION 15.7A. .............................................................................................................................241

PROSPERITY ZONE REPORTING SECTION 15.10. ..............................................................................................................................242

WASTEWATER FUNDING REPORT

SECTION 15.11. ..............................................................................................................................243

YOUTH WORKFORCE INVESTMENT PROGRAM CHANGES SECTION 15.12. ..............................................................................................................................243

APPRENTICESHIPNC/TRANSFER STATE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

SECTION 15.13. ..............................................................................................................................244

JMAC ELIGIBILITY MODIFICATION SECTION 15.14. ..............................................................................................................................248

EXTEND JDIG SUNSET

SECTION 15.15. ..............................................................................................................................249

KEEP WELCOME CENTERS OPEN SECTION 15.16. ..............................................................................................................................249

INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION SERVICE OF PROCESS SECTION 15.17. ..............................................................................................................................249

INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION LITIGATION EXPENSE CARRYFORWARD

SECTION 15.18. ..............................................................................................................................250

INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS SECTION 15.19. ..............................................................................................................................250

UTILITIES COMMISSION/STUDY COST RECOVERY FROM QUALIFYING FACILITIES SECTION 15.20. ..............................................................................................................................251

SCOTLAND COUNTY FARMERS MARKET

SECTION 15.21. ..............................................................................................................................251

SUBPART XV-A. COMMERCE – STATE AID

NC BIOTECHNOLOGY CENTER SECTION 15A.1. .............................................................................................................................251

COMMERCE NONPROFITS/REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 15A.2. .............................................................................................................................251

PART XVI. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

CREATE DIVISIONS – ALCOHOL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND STATE CAPITOL POLICE IN

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY SECTION 16.1. ................................................................................................................................252

NO TRANSFER OF POSITIONS TO OTHER STATE AGENCIES

SECTION 16.2. ................................................................................................................................256

LAPSED SALARY REPORT SECTION 16.3. ................................................................................................................................256

PILOT PROJECT TO TREAT OPIATE OVERDOSE SECTION 16.3A. .............................................................................................................................256

GRANT REPORTING AND MATCHING FUNDS SECTION 16.5. ................................................................................................................................257

EXPAND CRIME VICTIMS' SERVICES SECTION 16.6. ................................................................................................................................257

GRANTS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT CAMERAS SECTION 16.7. ................................................................................................................................258

SUBPART XVI-A. GENERAL PROVISIONS [RESERVED]

SUBPART XVI-B. DIVISION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

STATE CAPITOL POLICE/CREATION OF RECEIPT-SUPPORTED POSITIONS

SECTION 16B.1. .............................................................................................................................259

USE OF SEIZED AND FORFEITED PROPERTY SECTION 16B.2. .............................................................................................................................259

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE PROTECTION DETAIL SECTION 16B.4. .............................................................................................................................260

STUDIES TO ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY/PED SECTION 16B.5. .............................................................................................................................260

SHP ELIGIBLE FOR PSAP GRANT/911 PROJECTS SECTION 16B.7. .............................................................................................................................261

OPERATION MEDICINE DROP FUNDING SECTION 16B.8. .............................................................................................................................261

SUBPART XVI-C. DIVISION OF ADULT CORRECTION

USE OF CLOSED FACILITIES

SECTION 16C.1. .............................................................................................................................261

REIMBURSE COUNTIES FOR HOUSING AND EXTRAORDINARY MEDICAL EXPENSES SECTION 16C.2. .............................................................................................................................262

CENTER FOR COMMUNITY TRANSITIONS/ CONTRACT AND REPORT SECTION 16C.3. .............................................................................................................................262

INMATE CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM SECTION 16C.4. .............................................................................................................................262

STATEWIDE MISDEMEANANT CONFINEMENT PROGRAM SECTION 16C.5. .............................................................................................................................262

WESTERN YOUTH INSTITUTION ASSET REPORT

SECTION 16C.6. .............................................................................................................................263

ELIMINATE OBSOLETE PILOT PROGRAM

SECTION 16C.7. .............................................................................................................................263

DOT CONTRACT FOR INMATE LITTER CREW SECTION 16C.8. .............................................................................................................................263

WORKERS' COMPENSATION/PRISON INMATES

SECTION 16C.9. .............................................................................................................................264

STATE REENTRY COUNCIL COLLABORATIVE

SECTION 16C.10. ...........................................................................................................................265

INTERSTATE COMPACT FEES TO SUPPORT TRAINING PROGRAMS AND EQUIPMENT

PURCHASES SECTIONS

SECTION 16C.11. ...........................................................................................................................265

STUDY INMATE HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE SOFTWARE SECTION 16C.11A. ........................................................................................................................265

SUBPART XVI-D. DIVISION OF JUVENILE JUSTICE

LIMIT USE OF COMMUNITY PROGRAM FUNDS SECTION 16D.1. .............................................................................................................................265

STATE FUNDS MAY BE USED AS FEDERAL MATCHING FUNDS SECTION 16D.2. .............................................................................................................................266

JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL FUNDS SECTION 16D.3. .............................................................................................................................266

SUBPART XVI-E. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND NATIONAL GUARD

SEARCH AND RESCUE CHANGES SECTION 16E.2. .............................................................................................................................267

PART XVII. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

NO HIRING OF SWORN STAFF POSITIONS FOR NC STATE CRIME LAB

SECTION 17.1. ................................................................................................................................269

PED TO STUDY ALLOCATION OF ATTORNEYS BETWEEN THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S

OFFICE AND DEPARTMENTS SECTION 17.3. ................................................................................................................................270

SAMARCAND AS VENUE FOR SPECIALIZED INSTRUCTOR TRAINING SECTION 17.6. ................................................................................................................................270

SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE COLLECTION KITS

SECTION 17.7. ................................................................................................................................270

PART XVIII. JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

SUBPART XVIII-A. OFFICE OF INDIGENT DEFENSE SERVICES

IDS MATCH FOR GRANTS SECTION 18A.1. .............................................................................................................................271

STANDARDS FOR INDIGENCY SECTION 18A.3. .............................................................................................................................271

SUBPART XVIII-B. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

COLLECTION OF WORTHLESS CHECKS SECTION 18B.1. .............................................................................................................................271

GRANT FUNDS SECTION 18B.2. .............................................................................................................................271

THIRD-PARTY ACCESS TO COURT RECORDS ANNUAL REPORT SECTION 18B.3. .............................................................................................................................272

BUSINESS COURT REPORTS SECTION 18B.4. .............................................................................................................................272

DIGITAL FORENSICS INCLUDED IN COURT COSTS

SECTION 18B.5. .............................................................................................................................272

SUPREME COURT BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION SECTION 18B.8. .............................................................................................................................274

ALLOCATION OF ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEYS

SECTION 18B.9. .............................................................................................................................274

ELIMINATE ACCESS TO CIVIL JUSTICE FUNDS

SECTION 18B.10. ...........................................................................................................................275

MODIFY EMERGENCY RECALL JUDGES SECTION 18B.11. ...........................................................................................................................276

MAGISTRATE/CLERK STAFFING PILOT PROJECT

SECTION 18B.12. ...........................................................................................................................280

PART XIX. DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS

MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMISSION

SECTION 19.1. ................................................................................................................................280

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHILDREN OF WAR VETERANS

SECTION 19.2. ................................................................................................................................281

GRANT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

SECTION 19.3. ................................................................................................................................282

PART XX. OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS

OAH/LAWSUIT FUNDS SECTION 20.1. ................................................................................................................................282

PART XXI. TREASURER

ADD CERTAIN CANCERS AS OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES TO LINE-OF-DUTY DEATH

BENEFITS FOR FIREFIGHTERS

SECTION 21.1. ................................................................................................................................282

PART XXII. DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE

INSURANCE REGULATORY CHARGE

SECTION 22.1. ................................................................................................................................283

DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE END SUPPORT OF EIGHT OFFICE OF STATE

CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER POSITIONS IN DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION

SECTION 22.2. ................................................................................................................................283

ALLOW ADAPTIVE BEHAVIOR TREATMENT COVERED BY A HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN

TO BE PROVIDED OR SUPERVISED BY A BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST SECTION 22.3. ................................................................................................................................283

ALLOW THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL TO INVESTIGATE ARSON SECTION 22.4. ................................................................................................................................284

PART XXIII. STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS [RESERVED]

PART XXIV.GENERAL ASSEMBLY

PED STUDY/MEASURABILITY ASSESSMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS SECTION 24.1. ................................................................................................................................285

STUDY RATES AND TRANSFERS/PUBLIC ENTERPRISES

SECTION 24.3. ................................................................................................................................285

PART XXV. OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR [RESERVED]

PART XXVI. OFFICE OF STATE BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT

SYMPHONY CHALLENGE GRANT SECTION 26.2. ................................................................................................................................286

RESULTS FIRST PROJECT

SECTION 26.3. ................................................................................................................................286

OSBM INCLUDE EXISTING DOA POSITIONS IN BASE BUDGET

SECTION 26.4. ................................................................................................................................287

OSBM INCLUDE RECEIPT-SUPPORTED POSITIONS IN BASE BUDGET FOR GENERAL

ASSEMBLY SECTION 26.5. ................................................................................................................................287

PART XXVII. STATE AUDITOR [RESERVED]

PART XXVIII. HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY

HFA/WORKFORCE HOUSING LOAN PROGRAM ESTABLISHED

SECTION 28.1. ................................................................................................................................287

PART XXIX. DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE [RESERVED]

PART XXX. OFFICE OF LT. GOVERNOR [RESERVED]

PART XXXI. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION

TRANSFER THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION SECTION 31.1. ................................................................................................................................288

COUNCIL FOR WOMEN/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE GRANTS SECTION 31.2. ................................................................................................................................290

PART XXXII. DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SECTION 32.1. ................................................................................................................................291

DOR TAX FRAUD ANALYTICS SECTION 32.2. ................................................................................................................................291

PART XXXIII. OFFICE OF STATE CONTROLLER

OVERPAYMENTS AUDIT

SECTION 33.1. ................................................................................................................................291

PART XXXIV. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

CASH FLOW HIGHWAY FUND AND HIGHWAY TRUST FUND APPROPRIATIONS SECTION 34.1. ................................................................................................................................292

CONTINGENCY FUNDS SECTION 34.2. ................................................................................................................................292

REPAIRS AND RENOVATIONS

SECTION 34.3. ................................................................................................................................293

DOT/FUNDING FOR ANALYTICS SERVICES SECTION 34.4. ................................................................................................................................293

DOT/CONSULTATION ON TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS WITH AFFECTED UTILITY

PROVIDERS

SECTION 34.4A. .............................................................................................................................293

DOT PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS/APPRAISAL WAIVER VALUATION

SECTION 34.5. ................................................................................................................................294

ESTABLISHMENT OF ADVANCE RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION ACCOUNT SECTION 34.6. ................................................................................................................................295

ROAD IMPROVEMENTS ADJACENT TO SCHOOLS

SECTION 34.6A. .............................................................................................................................297

CHARTER SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION GRANT PILOT PROGRAM

SECTION 34.6B. .............................................................................................................................299

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL CONSTRUCTION SECTION 34.7. ................................................................................................................................299

DOT/DISPOSITION OF SETTLEMENT FUNDS

SECTION 34.7A. .............................................................................................................................300

RURAL PROJECT DEVELOPMENT SECTION 34.8. ................................................................................................................................300

EXPAND USE OF PAVEMENT PRESERVATION PROGRAM FUNDS SECTION 34.9. ................................................................................................................................301

USE OF SINGLE CHIP SEAL TREATMENT ON SECONDARY ROADS SECTION 34.9A. .............................................................................................................................301

CODIFY BRIDGE PROGRAM LAW SECTION 34.10. ..............................................................................................................................302

HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM/REVISE PERIODS AND

CONSOLIDATE WITH OTHER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS

SECTION 34.11. ..............................................................................................................................302

REVISE CONTENT OF TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM SCHEDULE SECTION 34.12. ..............................................................................................................................303

STI/REGIONAL AND DIVISION WEIGHTING SECTION 34.12A. ...........................................................................................................................303

TRANSPORTATION MEGAPROJECT FUNDING/BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE ON

TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING SECTION 34.12B. ...........................................................................................................................305

DOT/FUNDING FOR PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING SECTION 34.12C. ...........................................................................................................................308

REMOVE LIMITS ON LIGHT RAIL FUNDING

SECTION 34.12D. ...........................................................................................................................308

DOT/OUTSOURCING AND PROJECT DELIVERY REPORTS SECTION 34.13. ..............................................................................................................................309

BOARD OF TRANSPORTATION/STUDY FEE STRUCTURE FOR SERVICES PERFORMED

BY THE HIGHWAY DIVISION

SECTION 34.14. ..............................................................................................................................310

ALIGN DOT'S PROGRAM FOR PARTICIPATION BY DISADVANTAGED

MINORITY-OWNED AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES WITH FEDERAL LAW SECTION 34.15. ..............................................................................................................................310

"DOT REPORT" PROGRAM REVISIONS

SECTION 34.16. ..............................................................................................................................311

STATE INFRASTRUCTURE BANK SECTION 34.16A. ...........................................................................................................................313

STATE AID TO MUNICIPALITIES/NO FUNDS IF MUNICIPALITY FAILS TO FILE

STATEMENT AND STUDY HOW TO ACCOUNT FOR SEASONAL POPULATION SHIFTS

SECTION 34.17. ..............................................................................................................................314

REPEAL THE MAP ACT

SECTION 34.18. ..............................................................................................................................315

DOT/INCREASE CONSOLIDATION AND COORDINATION OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

SYSTEMS SECTION 34.18A. ...........................................................................................................................315

FUNDING FOR AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS AND DEBT SERVICE SECTION 34.19. ..............................................................................................................................316

REVISE USE OF TAXES COLLECTED ON AVIATION GASOLINE AND JET FUEL SECTION 34.21. ..............................................................................................................................317

AVIATION/TECHNICAL CORRECTION

SECTION 34.21A. ...........................................................................................................................318

RAIL DIVISION/FIVE-YEAR SPENDING PLAN FOR FRRCSI

SECTION 34.23. ..............................................................................................................................318

RAIL DIVISION/REPORT REQUIRED PRIOR TO ENTERING INTO CERTAIN CONTRACTS

SECTION 34.24. ..............................................................................................................................318

GLOBAL TRANSPARK/STRATEGIC PLAN AND MARKETING

SECTION 34.26. ..............................................................................................................................318

GLOBAL TRANSPARK/LENOIR COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SECTION 34.26A. ...........................................................................................................................319

NORTH CAROLINA STATE PORTS AUTHORITY/FUNDS FOR DEBT SERVICE AND

CAPITAL PROJECTS SECTION 34.27. ..............................................................................................................................319

STATE PORTS AUTHORITY/ROAD AND RAIL CONNECTIVITY

SECTION 34.27A. ...........................................................................................................................320

STATE PORTS AUTHORITY/FUNDING FOR DREDGING

SECTION 34.28. ..............................................................................................................................320

STUDY/TRANSFER RESPONSIBILITY FOR DREDGING ACTIVITIES TO DOT SECTION 34.28A. ...........................................................................................................................320

FERRY VESSEL PRIORITY BOARDING/CLARIFICATION SECTION 34.28B. ...........................................................................................................................320

DOT PERFORMANCE DASHBOARD/TRACK DMV PROGRESS SECTION 34.30. ..............................................................................................................................320

DMV/PURCHASE CREDIT CARD PAYMENT PROCESSING DEVICES

SECTION 34.31. ..............................................................................................................................321

DMV/HEARING FEE IMPLEMENTATION REVISIONS

SECTION 34.32. ..............................................................................................................................321

DMV/STUDY STREAMLINING IFTA AND IRP PROCESSES SECTION 34.33. ..............................................................................................................................322

ASSET MANAGEMENT LONG RANGE FACILITY PLANNING/DMV NEW BERN AVENUE

PROPERTY RELOCATION

SECTION 34.35. ..............................................................................................................................322

STUDY/ELIMINATE USE OF NURSES IN MEDICAL REVIEW PROGRAM SECTION 34.36. ..............................................................................................................................322

RESTORE MERCURY SWITCH REMOVAL FUNDING SECTION 34.37. ..............................................................................................................................322

DESIGNATE PORTION OF U.S. HIGHWAY 64 AS "BOB BARNHILL HIGHWAY" SECTION 34.38. ..............................................................................................................................322

DOT/TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS TIME FRAME SECTION 34.39. ..............................................................................................................................323

EXCAVATION OR DEMOLITION NOTICE REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 34.40. ..............................................................................................................................324

PART XXXV. SALARIES AND BENEFITS

ELIGIBLE STATE-FUNDED EMPLOYEES AWARDED LEGISLATIVE SALARY

INCREASES/EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2017, AND JULY 1, 2018 SECTION 35.1. ................................................................................................................................325

DISTRIBUTION OF COMPENSATION INCREASE RESERVE

SECTION 35.1A. .............................................................................................................................325

GOVERNOR AND COUNCIL OF STATE

SECTION 35.2. ................................................................................................................................325

CERTAIN EXECUTIVE BRANCH OFFICIALS SECTION 35.3. ................................................................................................................................325

JUDICIAL BRANCH

SECTION 35.4. ................................................................................................................................326

CLERKS OF SUPERIOR COURT SECTION 35.4A. .............................................................................................................................327

ASSISTANT AND DEPUTY CLERKS OF SUPERIOR COURT SECTION 35.4B. .............................................................................................................................327

MAGISTRATES SECTION 35.4C. .............................................................................................................................328

LEGISLATIVE EMPLOYEES SECTION 35.5. ................................................................................................................................330

GENERAL ASSEMBLY PRINCIPAL CLERKS SECTION 35.6. ................................................................................................................................330

SERGEANTS-AT-ARMS AND READING CLERKS

SECTION 35.7. ................................................................................................................................331

COMMUNITY COLLEGES

SECTION 35.8. ................................................................................................................................331

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA SYSTEM SECTION 35.9. ................................................................................................................................332

STATE AGENCY TEACHERS SECTION 35.10. ..............................................................................................................................332

ALL STATE-SUPPORTED PERSONNEL SECTION 35.11. ..............................................................................................................................332

MOST STATE EMPLOYEES

SECTION 35.12. ..............................................................................................................................333

IMPLEMENT NEW CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION SYSTEM

SECTION 35.13. ..............................................................................................................................333

SALARY ADJUSTMENT FUND SECTION 35.14. ..............................................................................................................................333

USE OF FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR LEGISLATIVELY MANDATED INCREASES

SECTION 35.15. ..............................................................................................................................334

MITIGATE BONUS LEAVE SECTION 35.16. ..............................................................................................................................334

PAY PLAN RESERVE SECTION 35.17. ..............................................................................................................................335

STATE HUMAN RESOURCES/HIRE FROM POOL OF MOST QUALIFIED PERSONS

SECTION 35.18. ..............................................................................................................................335

SPECIAL ANNUAL LEAVE BONUS SECTION 35.18A. ...........................................................................................................................336

STATE EMPLOYEES – AMEND SALARY CONTINUATION SECTION 35.18B. ...........................................................................................................................336

EXEMPT EMPLOYEES/UNC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS

SECTION 35.18C. ...........................................................................................................................337

SALARY-RELATED CONTRIBUTIONS SECTION 35.19. ..............................................................................................................................337

PROVIDE ONE-TIME COST-OF-LIVING SUPPLEMENT FOR RETIREES OF THE TEACHERS'

AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, THE CONSOLIDATED JUDICIAL

RETIREMENT SYSTEM, AND THE LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT SYSTEM SECTION 35.19A. ...........................................................................................................................339

ENHANCE THE BENEFITS OF PROBATION/PAROLE OFFICERS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF

THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM SECTION 35.19B. ...........................................................................................................................339

STATE TREASURER AUTHORITY OVER STATE HEALTH PLAN EMPLOYEES SECTION 35.22. ..............................................................................................................................340

PART XXXVI. CAPITAL APPROPRIATIONS

GENERAL FUND CAPITAL APPROPRIATIONS/INTRODUCTION

SECTION 36.1. ................................................................................................................................341

CAPITAL APPROPRIATIONS/GENERAL FUND

SECTION 36.2. ................................................................................................................................341

WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

SECTION 36.3. ................................................................................................................................341

NON-GENERAL FUND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AUTHORIZATIONS SECTION 36.4. ................................................................................................................................344

REPAIRS AND RENOVATIONS RESERVE ALLOCATION SECTION 36.5. ................................................................................................................................345

PROCEDURES FOR DISBURSEMENT OF CAPITAL FUNDS SECTION 36.6. ................................................................................................................................346

REPORTING ON CAPITAL PROJECTS SECTION 36.7. ................................................................................................................................347

ZOO STATE CONSTRUCTION EXEMPTIONS SECTION 36.8. ................................................................................................................................348

REALIGNMENT OF DHHS CAPITAL PROJECTS

SECTION 36.9. ................................................................................................................................350

DPS EXISTING FACILITIES MAXIMIZATION SECTION 36.10. ..............................................................................................................................351

AUTHORIZE STATE AGENCIES TO UNDERTAKE SMALL REPAIRS AND RENOVATION

PROJECTS WITH FUNDS AVAILABLE

SECTION 36.11. ..............................................................................................................................351

PART XXXVII. DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

GOVERNMENT DATA ANALYTICS CENTER/INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS

SECTION 37.1. ................................................................................................................................352

GOVERNMENT BUDGETS TRANSPARENCY/ACCOUNTABILITY/REPORTING

SECTION 37.2. ................................................................................................................................352

DATA CENTER CONSOLIDATION SECTION 37.3. ................................................................................................................................353

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TRANSFERS SECTION 37.4. ................................................................................................................................353

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INTERNAL SERVICE FUND/RATES SECTION 37.5. ................................................................................................................................353

ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING SECTION 37.6. ................................................................................................................................354

COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLAN DESIGN AND

IMPLEMENTATION REVISIONS SECTION 37.7. ................................................................................................................................354

ESTABLISH ROTATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR STATE INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY SECTION 37.8. ................................................................................................................................355

RISK AND VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT

SECTION 37.9. ................................................................................................................................355

DIT ENCRYPTED DEVICE STUDY

SECTION 37.10. ..............................................................................................................................355

NETWORK SEGMENTATION AND AUTOMATION SECTION 37.11. ..............................................................................................................................356

PART XXXVIII. FINANCE PROVISIONS

INCREASE STANDARD DEDUCTION SECTION 38.2. ................................................................................................................................356

INCREASE MORTGAGE EXPENSE AND PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION CAP

SECTION 38.3. ................................................................................................................................356

REDUCE FRANCHISE TAX RATE

SECTION 38.6. ................................................................................................................................357

EXEMPT MILL MACHINERY FROM TAX AND STUDY

SECTION 38.8. ................................................................................................................................358

SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR FULFILLMENT CENTERS SECTION 38.9. ................................................................................................................................362

SALES TAX REFUND FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SUPPLIES

SECTION 38.10. ..............................................................................................................................363

MODIFY DISABLED VETERAN PROPERTY TAX CHANGES SECTION 38.12. ..............................................................................................................................364

RENEWABLE ENERGY TAX CREDIT EXTENSION SECTION 38.13. ..............................................................................................................................364

PART XXXIX. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

STATE BUDGET ACT APPLIES SECTION 39.1. ................................................................................................................................365

COMMITTEE REPORT SECTION 39.2. ................................................................................................................................365

REPORT BY FISCAL RESEARCH DIVISION

SECTION 39.3. ................................................................................................................................366

MOST TEXT APPLIES ONLY TO THE 2017-2019 FISCAL BIENNIUM SECTION 39.4. ................................................................................................................................366

EFFECT OF HEADINGS

SECTION 39.5. ................................................................................................................................366

SEVERABILITY CLAUSE SECTION 39.6. ................................................................................................................................366

EFFECTIVE DATE SECTION 39.7. ................................................................................................................................366

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