GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1993

S	1 

SENATE BILL 1441*

Short Title:  DOL Critical Need Funds.	(Public)
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Sponsors: Senator Tally.
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Referred to:  Appropriations.
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May 25, 1994

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FOR CRITICALLY NEEDED STAFF AND EQUIPMENT.
Whereas, protecting the health and safety of North Carolina's workers is a primary responsibility of the Department of Labor; and
Whereas, the safety consultants and inspectors who teach and consult with workers about workplace health and safety require additional support and personnel to best assist employers across North Carolina; and
Whereas, the administrative services offered by the Department of Labor provide information, education, and training, as well as the expertise to help to decrease workplace illnesses and injuries and to provide the first line of communications and assistance to the State's employers and employees;  Now, therefore,
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  There is appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of Labor the sum of three million eight thousand one hundred seventy-three dollars (3,008,173) for the 1994-95 fiscal year for additional staff and equipment needs.
Sec. 2.  This act becomes effective July 1, 1994.