Signed by Governor Roy Cooper III

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a conference report vote and pass a bill that requires autopsies remain a public record in North Carolina.

Highlights:

• Requires autopsies to remain a public record in North Carolina (Sec. 1-8).

• Requires a medical examiner to get approval from law enforcement before inspecting physical evidence or documents not on the body but at a related scene that could provide key information about what led to death (Sec. 1-8).

• Amends certain state laws for limited driving privileges and license restoration after DWI convictions (Sec. 1-8).

• Amends the rural electrification authority and certain related fees (Sec. 1-8).

• Authorizes school boards to use eminent domain for easements (Sec. 1-8).

• Requires tianeptine to be added to the controlled substances schedule (Sec. 1-8).

• Exempts leases of property by the Halifax-Northhampton Regional Airport authority from general laws regarding disposal of property (Sec. 1-8).

• Authorizes the Halifax-Northhampton Regional Airport authority to enter into certain leases for a 40-year term (Sec. 1-8).

• Repeals the veteran's burial residency requirement from state law (Sec. 1-8).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 9).

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