A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT AUTHORIZING the legislative research commission to study various aspects of the north carolina state ports authority facilities.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  The Legislative Research Commission may study the following aspects of the operations of the North Carolina State Ports Authority facilities:
(1)	The reestablishment of competitive intermodal rail services at the North Carolina State Ports Authority facilities.
(2)	Support efforts to recruit wholesale and retail distribution centers utilizing the North Carolina Ports.
(3)	The reinstatement of passenger cruise service in Morehead City and Wilmington.
SECTION 2.  If this study is undertaken, the Legislative Research Commission shall file a final report on this study to the 2003 General Assembly.
SECTION 3.  This act is effective when it becomes law.