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Key House and Senate roll-call votes last week in the General Assembly, compiled by Capital Correspondence.

HOUSE

HB512, Incentives for Energy Conservation

Extends the sunset until Jan. 1, 2016, for the credit for investing in renewable energy property and clarifies the definition of nonresidential property. Introduced by Rep. Hugh Holliman, D-Lexington.

Adopted 95-20. Sent to the Senate for consideration.

Yes: Alma Adams (D-Greensboro), John Blust (R-Greensboro), Alice Bordsen (D-Mebane), Harold Brubaker (R-Asheboro), Nelson Cole (D-Reidsville), Jerry Dockham (R-Denton), Pricey Harrison (D-Greensboro), Hugh Holliman (D-Lexington), Maggie Jeffus (D-Greensboro), Earl Jones (D-Greensboro), Laura Wiley (R-High Point).

No: Larry Brown (R-Kernersville), Bryan Holloway (R-King), Pat Hurley (R-Asheboro), Dan Ingle (R-Burlington).

HB524, Annexation Changes

Amends the laws regarding annexation to allow more citizen input when municipalities exercise annexation. Introduced by Rep. Bruce Goforth, D-Asheville.

Adopted 83-31. Sent to the Senate for consideration.

Yes: Alma Adams, John Blust, Larry Brown, Harold Brubaker, Nelson Cole, Jerry Dockham, Pricey Harrison, Hugh Holliman, Bryan Holloway, Pat Hurley, Dan Ingle, Maggie Jeffus, Earl Jones, Laura Wiley.

No: Alice Bordsen.

HB589, Insurance/Cover Hearing Aids

Requires health benefit plans and the State Health Plan to cover hearing aids and replacement hearing aids. Introduced by Rep. Bob England, D-Ellenboro.

Adopted 117-0. Sent to the Senate for consideration.

Yes: Alma Adams, John Blust, Alice Bordsen, Larry Brown, Harold Brubaker, Nelson Cole, Jerry Dockham, Pricey Harrison, Hugh Holliman, Bryan Holloway, Pat Hurley, Dan Ingle, Maggie Jeffus, Earl Jones, Laura Wiley.

HB594, Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exclusion

Increases the disabled veteran property tax homestead exclusion to $65,000. Introduced by Rep. Lorene Coates, D-Salisbury.

Adopted 112-0. Sent to the Senate for consideration.

Yes: Alma Adams, John Blust, Alice Bordsen, Larry Brown, Harold Brubaker, Nelson Cole, Jerry Dockham, Pricey Harrison, Hugh Holliman, Bryan Holloway, Pat Hurley, Dan Ingle, Maggie Jeffus, Earl Jones, Laura Wiley.

HB1637, Precious Metal Business Permitting

Modernizes the record keeping of precious metals purchases by dealers and subjects all dealers in precious metals to similar record-keeping requirements and increases precious metals permitting fees. Introduced by Rep. Ruth Samuelson, R-Charlotte.

Adopted 112-4. Sent to the Senate for consideration.

Yes: Alma Adams, John Blust, Alice Bordsen, Harold Brubaker, Nelson Cole, Jerry Dockham, Pricey Harrison, Hugh Holliman, Bryan Holloway, Pat Hurley, Dan Ingle, Maggie Jeffus, Earl Jones, Laura Wiley.

No: Larry Brown.
 

SB107, Shellfish Management Plan (House version)

Implements the recommendations of the Oyster and Hard Clam Fishery Management Plan, including reducing the length of shellfish leases from 10 years to five years, as recommended by the Joint Legislative Commission on Seafood and Aquaculture. Introduced by Sen. Charlie Albertson, D-Beulaville.

Adopted 115-0. Returned to the Senate for concurrence.

Yes: Alma Adams, John Blust, Alice Bordsen, Larry Brown, Harold Brubaker, Nelson Cole, Jerry Dockham, Pricey Harrison, Hugh Holliman, Bryan Holloway, Pat Hurley, Dan Ingle, Maggie Jeffus, Earl Jones, Laura Wiley.

SB513, Notice of Hearing/Unsupervised Probation (House version)

Authorizes service by mail of notices of hearings on violations of unsupervised probation, clarifies procedures for community service staff notifying persons of willful violations, and further clarifies the court’s authority when a notice of violation of unsupervised probation is served by mail. Introduced by Sen. Dan Clodfelter, D-Charlotte.

Adopted 117-0. Returned to the Senate for concurrence.

Yes: Alma Adams, John Blust, Alice Bordsen, Larry Brown, Harold Brubaker, Nelson Cole, Jerry Dockham, Pricey Harrison, Hugh Holliman, Bryan Holloway, Pat Hurley, Dan Ingle, Maggie Jeffus, Earl Jones, Laura Wiley.

SB820, Automobile Titling Changes (House version)

Creates new motor vehicle titling and registration categories for motor vehicles classified as replica vehicles, street rods and custom vehicles. Introduced by Sen. Fletcher Hartsell, R-Concord.

Adopted 112-0. Returned to the Senate for concurrence.

Yes: Alma Adams, John Blust, Alice Bordsen, Larry Brown, Harold Brubaker, Nelson Cole, Jerry Dockham, Pricey Harrison, Hugh Holliman, Bryan Holloway, Pat Hurley, Dan Ingle, Maggie Jeffus, Earl Jones, Laura Wiley.

SB931, Commercial Drivers License Changes (House version)

Provides reciprocity to a person who holds any commercial drivers license recognized by the federal government, expands the definition of conviction for out-of-state violations, and adds a disqualifying violation to commercial drivers licenses. Introduced by Sen. Steve Goss, D-Boone.

Adopted 117-0. Returned to the Senate for concurrence.

Yes: Alma Adams, John Blust, Alice Bordsen, Larry Brown, Harold Brubaker, Nelson Cole, Jerry Dockham, Pricey Harrison, Hugh Holliman, Bryan Holloway, Pat Hurley, Dan Ingle, Maggie Jeffus, Earl Jones, Laura Wiley.

SB1078, Delay Bond/Probationer Arrested for Felony (House version)

Provides the procedure for determining pretrial release conditions when a probationer is arrested and charged with the commission of a felony and provides that when a probationer is charged with a violation of probation and has a pending felony charge, a judicial official must determine whether the probationer poses a danger to the public. Introduced by Sen. John Snow, D-Murphy.

Adopted 117-0. Returned to the Senate for concurrence.

Yes: Alma Adams, John Blust, Alice Bordsen, Larry Brown, Harold Brubaker, Nelson Cole, Jerry Dockham, Pricey Harrison, Hugh Holliman, Bryan Holloway, Pat Hurley, Dan Ingle, Maggie Jeffus, Earl Jones, Laura Wiley.

SB1091, Weight Measurement/Methamphetamine Trafficking (House version)

Amends the law regarding trafficking in methamphetamine and amphetamine to clarify that the charge of trafficking is based on the weight of the entire powder or liquid mixture rather than the weight of the actual amount of the controlled substance in the powder or liquid mixture. Introduced by Sen. John Snow, D-Murphy.

Adopted 109-0. Returned to the Senate for concurrence.

Yes: Alma Adams, John Blust, Alice Bordsen, Larry Brown, Harold Brubaker, Nelson Cole, Jerry Dockham, Pricey Harrison, Bryan Holloway, Pat Hurley, Dan Ingle, Maggie Jeffus, Earl Jones, Laura Wiley.

Did not vote: Hugh Holliman.

SENATE

SB960, Ensure Accountability/Stimulus Funds

Facilitates expedited use and expenditure of federal funds provided under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Introduced by Sen. Martin Nesbitt, D-Asheville.

Adopted 46-0. Sent to the House for consideration.

Yes: Phil Berger (R-Eden), Stan Bingham (R-Denton), Peter Brunstetter (R-Lewisville), Katie Dorsett (D-Greensboro), Tony Foriest (D-Graham), Jerry Tillman (R-Archdale), Don Vaughan (D-Greensboro).

SB1057, Sales Tax Incentive for Flight Simulators

Expands the sales tax exemption for aircraft simulators. Introduced by Sen. Katie Dorsett, D-Greensboro.

Adopted 46-0. Sent to the House for consideration.

Yes: Phil Berger, Stan Bingham, Peter Brunstetter, Katie Dorsett, Tony Foriest, Jerry Tillman, Don Vaughan.

HB311, School Construction Funding

Continues the construction funding of schools through the first and second one-half-cent sales and use taxes. Introduced by Rep. Doug Yongue, D-Laurinburg.

Adopted 46-0. Sent to the governor for approval.

Yes: Phil Berger, Stan Bingham, Peter Brunstetter, Katie Dorsett, Tony Foriest, Jerry Tillman, Don Vaughan.

HB1084, Revise Liquefied Petroleum Gas Dealer Requirements

Amends the liquefied petroleum gas law to create classes of dealers for the purpose of insurance requirements and clarifies the authority to conduct inspections and assess civil penalties. Introduced by Rep. Dewey Hill, D-Whiteville.

Adopted 42-0. Sent to the governor for approval.

Yes: Phil Berger, Peter Brunstetter, Katie Dorsett, Tony Foriest, Jerry Tillman, Don Vaughan.

Excused from voting: Stan Bingham.

HB1228, Alcoholic Beverage Control Rules/Private Clubs

Clarifies the authority of the ABC Commission to adopt rules concerning private clubs. Introduced by Rep. Pryor Gibson, D-Wadesboro.

Adopted 30-13. Sent to the governor for approval.

Yes: Peter Brunstetter, Katie Dorsett, Tony Foriest, Don Vaughan.

No: Phil Berger, Stan Bingham, Jerry Tillman.

HB1289, No Lottery at Check Cashing Sites

Forbids contracting as lottery retailers businesses that primarily cash checks, drafts or money orders. Introduced by Rep. Pricey Harrison, D-Greensboro.

Failed 20-23.

Yes: Stan Bingham, Katie Dorsett.

No: Phil Berger, Peter Brunstetter, Tony Foriest, Jerry Tillman, Don Vaughan.

HB1452, Local Government Code of Ethics (House version)

Requires all cities, counties, local boards of education, unified governments, sanitary districts and consolidated city-counties to adopt a code of ethics for the governing board and requires the members of those governing boards to receive education on ethics laws applicable to local government officials.

Introduced by Rep. Lucy Allen, D-Louisburg.

Adopted 43-0. Returned to the House for concurrence.

Yes: Phil Berger, Stan Bingham, Peter Brunstetter, Katie Dorsett, Tony Foriest, Jerry Tillman, Don Vaughan.