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Gov. Perdue signs 38 bills, including two new murder laws

By Mark Binker

Posted: July 13, 2012
Updated: July 14, 2012

Raleigh, N.C. — Gov. Bev Perdue signed 38 bills into law on July 12, including the following:

S 105, which increases the penalties for some first- and second-degree murders and for those who kill while driving drunk.
S 635, which allows juveniles convicted of first degree murder seek parole after 25 years in prison.
H 462, which prohibits cities and counties from using contingency contracts to find those who owe them taxes or fees.
S 910, which makes the sales of a minor a felony offense.

There are 20 bills remaining on her desk.

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S 910, which makes the sales of a minor a felony offense.

I had to read that one twice.

Arthur downtown
July 16, 2012 12:11 p.m.

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