GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1993

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HOUSE BILL 1022
Committee Substitute Favorable 5/27/93

Short Title:  Pub. Assist. Direct Deposit Study.	(Public)
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April 19, 1993

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION TO STUDY THE ISSUE OF THE DIRECT DEPOSIT OF CASH PAYMENT PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  The Legislative Research Commission may study the issue of direct deposit of cash payment public assistance.  In conducting its study, the Commission shall investigate the need for a direct deposit plan.  If the Commission determines there is a need for such a plan, the Commission shall also study the following issues:
(1)	A timetable for the establishment and implementation of a schedule to phase in such service.
(2)	The establishment of a noninterest-bearing clearing account.
(3)	The accessibility of this service and account to all recipients.
Sec. 2.  The Commission may report its findings and recommendations to the 1995 General Assembly, and may make an interim report to the 1994 Regular Session of the 1993 General Assembly.
Sec. 3.  This act is effective upon ratification.