A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO PLACE STRICTER RESTRICTIONS ON THE BUDGET AND OPERATING RULES FOR HELICOPTERS IN THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  The operating budget in the Executive Branch for helicopters is reduced by ten percent (10%) for the 2004‑2005 fiscal year.
SECTION 2.  The Department of Commerce shall adopt strict guidelines for the use of State helicopters.
SECTION 3.  Except in emergency situations, no member, officer, or employee in the Legislative Branch shall use any State helicopter.
SECTION 4.  This act does not apply to any helicopter customarily used for rescue work, for health or emergency services in The University of North Carolina System, or for the national guard.
SECTION 5.  This act becomes effective July 1, 2004.