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SB 39

An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inchoate crimes, providing for the offense of possession of firearm or other dangerous weapon in public recreation area.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Carolyn Comitta and 11 co-sponsors

Adds one member from High Point University School of Law to the General Statutes Commission, expanding membership from 13 to 14.

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Bill Summary · SB 39

SB 39 — GSC Add Member from High Point Law School (NC)

Status: Introduced; Enacted when made law (effective upon becoming law)
Primary change: Amends G.S. 164‑14 to add one member to the General Statutes Commission (GSC) appointed by the dean of High Point University School of Law.

Main purpose

Add representation from High Point University School of Law on North Carolina’s General Statutes Commission to broaden law‑school participation in preparation and revision of statutory text.

Key provisions

  • Increases the total membership of the General Statutes Commission from 13 to 14.
  • Adds a new appointing authority: “one member, by the dean of the school of law of High Point University.”
  • Incorporates this new appointment into the statute’s existing appointment and term schedule:
    • Many appointments are staggered: certain appointing authorities make appointments in even‑numbered years, others in odd‑numbered years. The text states that appointments by the Speaker, President Pro Tem, NC Bar Association president, the deans of the schools of law of Campbell University and High Point University, and the Governor are made in odd‑numbered years (with others in even years).
    • Appointments are for two‑year terms beginning September 1 and expiring August 31 two years later.
  • Retains the holdover provision: members continue to serve past the expiration of their term until a successor is appointed and reported to the GSC secretary.

Who is affected

  • General Statutes Commission — membership expands by one seat.
  • Dean, High Point University School of Law — gains statutory authority to appoint a GSC member.
  • High Point University School of Law — gains formal representation on the statewide body that drafts and oversees statutory codification.
  • Legislature and public — indirect effects through an additional commissioner participating in drafting/revision of statutes.

Procedural / timeline notes

  • Amendment is to G.S. 164‑14; takes effect when the act becomes law (no delayed implementation specified).
  • No fiscal detail in the text; expected impact is administrative/minimal (one additional appointee, routine support/coordination).

Potential implications

  • Broader law‑school input into statutory drafting and revisions.
  • Small administrative change (one more commissioner: scheduling, materials, possible minor costs).
  • May affect internal GSC voting dynamics and quorum calculations depending on commission rules (statute text does not alter quorum provisions).

For reference: statutory amendment modifies G.S. 164‑14 (membership, appointments, terms, vacancies) to add the High Point law dean appointment and adjusts the appointment schedule language accordingly.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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