Title
Review Issues with State Legislators
Abstract
Action Requested: Review of several legislative issues to discuss with Rep. Robert Reives and Sen. Valerie Foushee on March 16, 2018.
Introduction & Background: We have set up a breakfast meeting with Rep. Reives and Sen. Foushee to discuss legislative issues of interest to Chatham County. Here are potential issues that could come up in 2018:
ISSUES CONTINUED FROM 2017:
• Reorganization of the Courts
• Local Government Impact Fees
• Economic Development Tiers
• S126 Redistribution of Art. 40 Sales Tax Based Economic Tiers
• Farm Equipment Tax Exemption
• Study on Exempting Riparian Buffers from Property Taxes
• S434 Limits on Local Stream Buffers
• County Broadband Authority
NEW ISSUES FOR 2018
• Increased Funds for Home & Community Care Block Grants
• Family/Child Protection and Accountability Act
• Regulation Reform
• County Boundary Changes
• Aging Committee Reports
• Proposed Amendments to NC State Constitution
COUNTY GOALS UNLIKELY TO BE ADDRESSED IN 2018
• Clarify Sales Tax County Assignment
• Reinstate the Jordan Lake Rules
• Ensure Safety of Coal Ash Removal
• Provide Process to Sever Mineral Rights after Notification
• Ensure Mental Health MCO Accountability at State Level
• SCHOOL SYSTEM GOAL - Flexibility for School-Year Calendar
Discussion & Analysis: N/A
Budgetary Impact: Several items above could have fiscal impact on the county.
Recommendation: Review and provide guidance to staff on the issues presented.