AN ACT to extend the legislative commission on global climate change, As recommended by the Environmental Review Commission.
Whereas, the Legislative Commission on Global Climate Change was established by S.L. 2005‑442 to conduct an in‑depth examination of issues related to global climate change; and
Whereas, the Legislative Commission on Global Climate Change has met regularly since its inception in pursuit of its legislative charge; and
Whereas, the Legislative Commission on Global Climate Change needs additional time to carry out its legislative charge; Now, therefore,

The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:

SECTION 1.  Section 11 of S.L. 2005‑442, as amended by S.L. 2006‑73, reads as rewritten:
"SECTION 11. Reports. – The Commission may submit interim reports at its discretion. The Commission shall submit a final report, including any findings and recommendations, to the 2009 General Assembly and the Environmental Review Commission on or before 1 October 2009, at which time the Commission shall terminate."
SECTION 2.  This act is effective when it becomes law.
In the General Assembly read three times and ratified this the 2nd day of July, 2008.

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		 Beverly E. Perdue
	 President of the Senate

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		 Joe Hackney
	 Speaker of the House of Representatives

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		 Michael F. Easley
	 Governor

Approved __________.m. this ______________ day of ___________________, 2008