GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1989

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HOUSE BILL 1289

Short Title:  Lobbyists/Media ID.	(Public)
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Sponsors: Representatives Colton and Perdue.
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Referred to:  Rules.
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April 12, 1989

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO REQUIRE REGISTERED LOBBYISTS AND REPORTERS TO WEAR IDENTIFICATION BADGES WHILE IN THE LEGISLATIVE BUILDINGS OR AT FORMAL RECEPTIONS FOR LEGISLATORS.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  Article 9A of Chapter 120 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
"§ 120-47.8A.  Identification of legislative agents and reporters.
	(a) Any legislative agent registered under this Article shall, while in the Legislative Building or in the Legislative Office Building, or while in attendance at any formal reception for members of the General Assembly, wear an identification tag giving that person's name and the words ‘Legislative Agent' or ‘Lobbyist'.
	(b) Any reporter shall, whether for a newspaper, magazine, wire service, or radio or television station, while in the Legislative Building or in the Legislative Office Building, or while in attendance at any formal reception for members of the General Assembly, wear an identification tag giving that person's name and the organization with which that person is employed or under contract as a reporter."
Sec. 2.  This act shall become effective July 1, 1989.