The Legislative Review continues its analysis of legislation passed during the 2023-24 session that includes provisions with effective dates through Jan. 1, 2025.
– SB355, North Carolina Farm Act of 2024, is an act to make various changes to the agricultural laws of this state. Sections 21 and 22(b) have an effective date of July 1, 2024.
– SB425, HHS Omnibus, makes modifications to laws pertaining to health and human services. Sections 13 and 18 are effective beginning July 1, 2024.
– SB527, ABC Omnibus 2023-2024, makes various changes to the alcohol laws of this state. Sections 9, 16, 17, 20 and 38(b) are effective as of July 1, 2024.
– SB559, Charter Schools/Pension/ ESOP, is an act to enable the Board of Directors of certain charter schools to participate in the N.C. State Health Plan for teachers and state employees; to create additional flexibility for charter schools to become a participating employing unit in the State Health Plan, and more. Sections 5 and 6 are effective July 1, 2024.
– HB250, Public Safety/Other Changes, is an act to make revisions pertaining to death investigations under the jurisdiction of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, to modify certain laws related to limited driving privileges and restoration of a license after certain driving while impaired convictions, among other things. As of July 1, 2024, Sections 5 and 9 are state law.
Record unclaimed cash payouts in 23-24
For the fourth year in a row, the Unclaimed Property Division (UPD) of the Department of State Treasurer (DST) has set a record for returning unclaimed money, putting over $115 million back into the pockets of the rightful owners. Go to NCCash.com and search your name for free. Look for your parents’ names, your children’s names, your maiden name. Under state law, NCCash.com is currently safeguarding nearly $1.3 billion in funds that are escheated, or turned over, to DST. The money is awaiting return to the rightful owners after being lost, misdirected or overlooked.