A HOUSE RESOLUTION to establish the House Select Committee to study transformative strategies for a new north carolina Economy.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
SECTION 1.  Establishment. – In accordance with House Rule 26(a), there is established the House Select Committee to Study Transformative Strategies for a New North Carolina Economy. The Committee shall consist of 12 members of the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, who shall appoint a chair from among the membership. The chair shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed by the Speaker. Vacancies on the Committee shall be filled by the Speaker. The Committee shall meet on the last Friday of the month, or upon the call of the chair. The Committee may meet during the interim period between sessions or recesses of the General Assembly in accordance with G.S. 120‑19.6(a) to study transformative strategies for the citizens of the State. A quorum of the Committee shall be a majority of the Committee members.
SECTION 2.  Charge. – The Committee is charged with studying legislative changes and budgetary investments needed to develop a Green New Deal for North Carolina and achieve the following climate and environmental resiliency outcomes within the target window of 10 years from the start of execution of the plan devised by the Committee:
(1)	Dramatically expand existing renewable power sources and deploy new production capacity with the goal of meeting one hundred percent (100%) of statewide power demand through renewable energy resources. For purposes of this subdivision, renewable energy resource shall have the definition set forth in G.S. 62‑133.8(a).
(2)	Build a statewide, energy‑efficient, smart grid.
(3)	Upgrade every residential and industrial building for state‑of‑the‑art energy efficiency, comfort, and safety.
(4)	Eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from the manufacturing, agricultural, and other industries, including investments in local‑scale agriculture in communities throughout the State.
(5)	Repair and upgrade transportation and other infrastructure to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions, and upgrade water infrastructure to ensure universal access to clean water.
(6)	Achieve net drawdown of greenhouse gases through targeted investments in carbon‑neutral, carbon‑negative businesses and industries.
(7)	Make green technology, industry, expertise, products, and services major exports of North Carolina, with the aim of becoming a national leader in the transition to completely greenhouse gas neutral economies.
(8)	Encourage sustainable development, walkable communities that are pedestrian‑ and bicycle‑friendly, and the use of zero‑emissions vehicles.
(9)	Promote job creation through the implementation of a plan and policies that promote renewable energy, energy efficiency, and green technologies.
The Committee may seek information from experts in the fields of renewable energy, climate science, environmental sustainability, green technology and industry, and any others deemed appropriate by the chair. The Committee may study any other issue deemed relevant by the chair to the charge of the Committee.
SECTION 3.  Operations. – The Committee, while in the discharge of its official duties, may exercise all powers provided for under G.S. 120‑19 and Article 5A of Chapter 120 of the General Statutes. The Committee may meet in the Legislative Building or the Legislative Office Building. Members of the Committee shall receive subsistence and travel expenses at the rates set forth in G.S. 120‑3.1. The expenses of the Committee shall be paid upon the written approval of the Speaker of the House of Representatives pursuant to G.S. 120‑32.02(c) and G.S. 120‑35 from funds available to the House of Representatives for its operation.
SECTION 4.  Staff. – The Legislative Services Commission, through the Legislative Services Officer, shall assign professional staff to assist the Committee in its work. The Director of Legislative Assistants of the House of Representatives shall assign clerical support to the Committee. The Committee may contract for professional, clerical, or consultant services, as provided by G.S. 120‑32.02.
SECTION 5.  Report. – The Committee may make a preliminary report containing findings and recommendations prior to the convening of the 2020 Regular Session of the 2019 General Assembly. The Committee shall provide a final report on the results of its study, including any proposed legislation, to the members of the General Assembly by December 1, 2020. The Committee shall terminate on the filing of its final report or December 1, 2020, whichever first occurs.
SECTION 6.  This resolution is effective upon adoption.