GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

EXTRA SESSION 1994

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 132

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Sponsors: Representatives G. Miller; Mosley, Robinson, and Wainwright.
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Referred to:  Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House.
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February 14, 1994

A JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION TO STUDY THE ISSUE OF TELEVISION VIOLENCE.
Whereas, crimes committed by youths are becoming more violent; and
Whereas, studies have shown that television violence desensitizes youths to real violence; and
Whereas, youths exposed to significant amounts of television violence tend to imitate violence and are prone to more aggressive behavior; and
Whereas, in order to find solutions to youth violence, it is necessary to examine and investigate television violence;
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
Section 1.  The Legislative Research Commission may study the issue of television violence and its effects on children.
Sec. 2.  The Commission may make an interim report of the results of this study, including legislative recommendations, to the 1994 Regular Session of the 1993 General Assembly and shall make a final report to the 1995 General Assembly.
Sec. 3.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.