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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1969
Page
5
Raleigh AP report says the General Assembly starts slowly as lawmakers await Gov. Bob Scott's budget plan. Leaders cite delays from budget messaging, computer drafting transitions, and cautious bill introductions.
Raleigh AP Chairman Jim Currie says the North Carolina Tax Study Commission proposed a tobacco tax if state services need revenue, noting this would fill a gap as the only state without such a tax. He recounted recommendations on Schedule B licenses and the intangibles tax, and discussed abolishing a 5 percent sales tax discount for merchants.
North Carolina lawmakers adopted a four subcommittee structure for the budget with aims to speed drafting and improve transparency. The joint Appropriations panels will scrutinize government, education, health, welfare, institutions, general government, transportation, personnel and long range planning. Officials expect hearings soon and may form sub-subcommittees to refine ideas. The health welfare subcommittee will hear from Deaf schools in Morganton and Wilson and the Gov Morehead School in Raleigh. Senator J J Coggins called the effort the most important panel for aiding those without advocates.
Gov. Bob Scott is likely to propose a liquor beer and tobacco tax package in his budget message to the General Assembly on Feb. 12. Sen. Bowles introduced a similar liquor bill raising liquor tax to 22 percent, beer by 1.5 cents per bottle, and cigarettes by 5 cents per pack, totaling about 91.6 million for the next biennium. Rep. Baugh indicated readiness to file an tobacco bill pending Scott’s message.
North Carolina moved quickly to equalize inheritance tax exemptions after a clerical remark revealed a disparity. Sen. Charles Larkins Jr. pushed to adjust the law, citing fairness with adopted children. the attorney general’s opinion supported immediate action, and the Revenue Department issued the change.
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