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NC S647
Bill
AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Adjusts membership dues to $375 with annual inflation adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index beginning in 2033 and thereafter.
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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.
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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.
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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