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Legislative Update:
Legislative Update: PBA Endorsed Candidate for Governor Wins Primary Race (5/7/08) Endorsed PBA Candidate for Treasurer Wins Primary (5/7/08)
PBA Supported NC
House Member wins Primary Race
North Carolina PBA Makes Candidate
Endorsements North Carolina PBA Members Present Strong Showing As HB 980 Passes Judiciary Committee North Carolina PBA members attended a historic event for the PBA at the North Carolina General Assembly on Thursday, April 26, 2007. HB 980 titled the “Law Enforcement Discipline Act” was heard.....(2/4/08)
The Mid-East Chapter of the North Carolina Police Benevolent Association hosted candidate interviews for those seeking election/re-election to the Rocky Mount City..... (2/4/08)
Legislative Update:
There is much activity to report during the week, which began as the 60th day of the 2007 Legislative Session.(511/07)
NCPBA Legislative Agenda and Introduced Bills 2007-2008
Due Process Finally Passed 1st Hurdle Many, many thanks to our members and the people who came to Raleigh to support this effort. Thank you to those who took the time..... (4/26/07)
As anticipated, the House 25 Year Retirement bill for law enforcement officers emerged this past week in the General Assembly...... (4/2/07)
NC Sheriff Association's Report Opposing Due Process for Law Enforcement (3/23/07)
In what has been the busiest week to date in the General Assembly, three of PBA’s agenda items were filed as legislators scrambled to meet bill drafting and filing..... (3/23/07)
PBA’s legislative agenda bills have received considerable attention this week as the legislative session has really begun..... (3/16/07)
PBA proudly reports our progress on each of our legislative agenda items...... (3/12/07) Welcome members, friends, and supporters of PBA’s 2007-2008 legislative agenda...... (3/12/07)
2006 Elected PBA Endorsed Candidates The North Carolina Division of the Southern States Police Benevolent association is proud to announce the PBA endorsed candidates elected fall 2006 (1/03/07)
2006 North Carolina Candidate Endorsements
October 2006 Legislative Newsletter
Final Round of NC House and Senate Screenings Complete On September 18, 2006 candidate interviews were held for NC House and Senate races. These candidate interviews brought to a close the most ambitious screening process...... (10/02/06)
PBA leads from the front with passage of important legislation Early this summer a very important piece of legislation was passed into law and signed by Governor Mike Easley. Before H.B. 447, North Carolina local government police officers shot or otherwise injured feloniously, in the line of duty...... (9/26/06)
North Carolina Court of Appeals and Supreme Court Candidates are Interviewed On July 28, 2006, candidates for the North Carolina Court of Appeals and Supreme Court were interviewed in Raleigh. The Court of Appeals is this state only intermediate appellate court. Fifteen judges sit in rotating panels of three, deciding only questions......(8/15/06)
Congressional Candidate Seeks PBA Endorsement On May 30th and 31st, Congressional candidates who were seeking the endorsement of the PBA were interviewed in Raleigh. These candidates were asked a series of questions relating to due.... (7/25/06)
First Round of NC House and Senate Screenings Complete On June 20th, 21st, 27th, and 28th, political screenings were held for NC House and Senate races. These candidate interviews were the start of the most ambitious screening process..... (7/24/06)
Legislative Agenda:
2007-2008.......
(6/30/06)
This week in the General Assembly was a great week for PBA’s legislative agenda and efforts by PBA leaders and members....... (6/23/06)
HB 2651 – Roth 401k Accounts for Law Enforcement Officers Also this week, HB 2651 which permits officers to elect Roth conversion to their 401k and eliminates taxes upon withdrawal passed out of committee and is headed for the House floor. Introduced by Representatives Larry Bell (6/21/06)
SB 149 – LEO 25-Year Retirement Still no word on the necessary and previously reported amendments to SB 149, LEO 25-Year Retirement bill. PBA’s efforts in the House with Representative Tim Moore have been on hold awaiting the amendments to the Senate bill..... (6/21/06)
After some mid-week inquiries, it was learned that HB 447 – LEO Creditable Service - Workers’ Compensation (loophole), after receiving a unanimous favorable report from the Senate Pensions and Retirement Committee..... (6/16/06)
NC House and Senate Legislative Screenings If you ever want to see the 25 year retirement, then now is the time. This is where we ask the tough questions and give our endorsements. This is part of the most ambitious political screening campaign in NCPBA history..... (6/16/06)
On Wednesday, June 7, 2006, HB 447, LEO Creditable Service - Workers’ Compensation (loophole) sponsored at PBA’s request by Representative Rick Glazier passed the Senate Pensions and Retirement Committee..... (6/9/06)
S.B. 1985 – Deputy Sheriffs’ Employment Protection/Funds Due to the nature of the short session, the deadline for introducing new legislation was very limited. Both House and Senate members scrambled to introduce new legislation as the deadline closed this week..... (5/26/06)
With a 1.8 billion dollar surplus, law makers are scrambling to find ways to spend and save but mostly spend the budget surplus...... (5/19/06)
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