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NC S647

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/5/2023

Primary Sponsor

Michael Lee

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Encourages the North Carolina State Bar Council to exempt full-time employees of the North Carolina General Assembly who are licensed attorneys from all continuing legal education requirements.

  • Sets North Carolina State Bar membership dues at $300 in 2024, increasing to $325 for 2025-2027, $350 for 2028-2030, and $375 for 2031-2032.

  • Adjusts membership dues to $375 with annual inflation adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index beginning in 2033 and thereafter.

  • Maintains late fee cap of $30 for dues paid after June 30 and keeps existing exemptions for newly licensed attorneys and military members on active duty.

  • Authorizes district bars to set annual membership fees up to 50% of the state bar fee and charge late fees not exceeding $15, with 30-day notice required before meetings to impose or increase mandatory district bar dues.

  • Effective July 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

State Bar Dues/NCGA Staff CLEs

Attorneys; Education; Fees; General Assembly; Licensing & Certification; Occupations; Personnel; Professional Education; Public;

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

4/6/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate4/6/2023

Full Bill Text

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