GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1993

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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 1167

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Sponsors: Senator Ballance.
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Referred to:  Rules and Operation of the Senate.
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May 17, 1993

A JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION TO STUDY THE CURRENT SYSTEM FOR ALLOCATION OF THE CLEAR PROCEEDS OF FINES AND FORFEITURES.
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
Section 1.  The Legislative Research Commission may study the current system for allocation of the clear proceeds of fines and forfeitures.  In the course of its study, the Commission shall:
(1)	Consider Article IX of Section 7 of the Constitution, which provides that the clear proceeds of all penalties and forfeitures and of all fines collected for any breach of the penal laws of the State shall go to the counties and be  used exclusively for establishing and maintaining a uniform system of free public schools.
(2)	Examine current statutory law and current practices and policies throughout the State to determine whether they are consistent with Article IX of Section 7 of the Constitution;
(3)	Consider the impact of federal law, practices, and procedures on the ability of North Carolina to carry out the intent of Article IX, Section 7, of the Constitution.
The Commission may make an interim report to the 1993 General Assembly, 1994 Regular Session and a final report to the 1995 General Assembly.
Sec. 2.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.