GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1993

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 1447

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Sponsors: Representatives Colton; Jack Hunt, Gottovi, Mercer, and Bowman.

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Referred to:  Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House.

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May 17, 1993

A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION TO STUDY THE DISPOSITION OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS THAT ARE HISTORIC STRUCTURES.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
Section 1.  The Legislative Research Commission may study the current practice and procedure for the disposition of public buildings that are historic structures.  In its study the Commission may consider the need for a registry of historic public buildings.  The Commission may also consider the possibility of allowing a governmental unit to transfer an historic building directly to a for-profit entity, so long as proper covenants are included to assure that the building's use is for historic preservation or any other type of public purpose listed in G.S. 160A-266(b); the possibility of allowing a property tax credit to the owner of an historic property that is eligible for the National Register of Historic Properties if the rehabilitation of the property meets standards adopted by the Department of Cultural Resources; and any other relevant issues.
Sec. 2.  The Legislative Research Commission may report its findings and recommendations in an interim report to the 1993 General Assembly, 1994 Regular Session, and may make a final report to the 1995 General Assembly.
Sec. 3.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.