GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1991

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 1263

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Sponsors: Representative Payne.

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Referred to:  Rules, Appointments and Calendar.

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May 10, 1991

A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION TO STUDY THE REVISION OF SUBSTANTIVE AND EVIDENTIARY LAWS REGARDING RAPE, INCEST, AND CERTAIN OTHER CRIMES.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
Section 1.  The Legislative Research Commission may study the substantive and evidentiary laws regarding rape, incest, child molestation, sexual offenses, crime against nature, any other related offenses and their levels of punishment. The Legislative Research Commission may study whether the revision of these laws is necessary or appropriate.
Sec. 2.  The Legislative Research Commission may make an interim report to the 1991 General Assembly, Regular Session 1992, and a final report of its findings and recommendations to the 1991 General Assembly.
Sec. 3.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.