2007 Legislative Session

The NC Chapter of the Sierra Club has been advocating on behalf of Sierra Club issues at the NC General Assembly for nearly 30 years.

May 13th begins the 2008 session. Check back soon to see the bills Sierra Club will be working on.

*Take a look at our 2007 Legislative Priorities. Access 2006 archives here.

Name		Bill	Issue	Status	Our Position
Solid Waste Management Act 2007		S1492	Toxics and Solid Waste	Ratified on 8/3/07	support
	action needed on S1492: Find out more.
Swine Farms Environmental Performance Standards		S1465	Agriculture	Signed into Law	support
	action needed on S1465: Find out more.
Use of Solar Collectors		S670	Energy	Signed into Law	support
	action needed on S670: Find out more.
Energy Conservation in State Buildings		S668	Energy	Ratified on 8/3/07	support
	action needed on S668: Find out more.
Promote Renewable Energy/Baseload Generation		S3	Energy	Ratified on 8/2/07	monitor
	action needed on S3: Find out more.
Land and Water Conservation Bond of 2007		S1522=H990	Land Use	Signed into Law	support
	action needed on S1522=H990: Find out more.
Restriction on EMC Rulemaking Authority		S396	Other	passed the Senate 5/24/07; sent to House	oppose
	action needed on S396: Find out more.
Outdoor Advertisement Vegetation Removal Changes		H49=S150	Other	Passed Senate, Referred to House Commerce	oppose
	action needed on H49=S150: Find out more.
Unlawfully Remove Trees and Vegetation/Penalty		H1793	Other	Ref to House Transportation	support
	action needed on H1793: Contact members of the House Transportation committee and encourage them to support H.B. 1793! Find out more.
Litter Reduction Act of 2007		S215	Toxics and Solid Waste	Ref Sen Commerce	support
	action needed on S215: Contact your member of the Senate Commerce Committee throughout the interim! Find out more.

Other Sessions

2006 Legislative Session