State Legislation

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH PERMITTING DEADLINES FOR NPDES PERMITS TO BE ISSUED FOR NEW OR EXPANDED WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS TO BE LOCATED IN FAST GROWING COUNTIES AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO IMPLEMENT THE EXPEDITED PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS.

AN ACT TO MODIFY THE COASTAL AREA MANAGEMENT ACT APPLICATION PROCESSING RULE TO CLARIFY ADJACENT LANDOWNER NOTICE REQUIREMENTS, TO AMEND UPLAND BASIN DISSOLVED OXYGEN AND FINANCIAL ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS, TO MAKE OTHER TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE UPLAND BASIN PERMITTING STATUTE, AND TO EXPAND THE PERMISSIBLE USES OF THE COASTAL STORM DAMAGE MITIGATION FUND AND PROVIDE FUNDING.

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO RAISE SALARIES FOR TEACHERS, STATE EMPLOYEES, COMMUNITY COLLEGE EMPLOYEES, AND EMPLOYEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AND TO PROVIDE A COST-OF-LIVING INCREASE FOR RETIREES IN THE EVENT THE CURRENT OPERATIONS APPROPRIATIONS ACT DOES NOT BECOME LAW AND TO PROVIDE FOR FUTURE SALARY INCREASES FOR TEACHERS, STATE EMPLOYEES, COMMUNITY COLLEGE EMPLOYEES, AND EMPLOYEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE EVENT FUTURE CURRENT OPERATIONS APPROPRIATIONS ACTS DO NOT BECOME LAW.

AN ACT TO DISALLOW TAX RATE MODIFICATIONS IN THE ABSENCE OF A COMPREHENSIVE BUDGET SPENDING PLAN.

AN ACT TO REQUIRE NC MEDICAID TO COVER DOULA SERVICES DURING PREGNANCY AND THE POSTPARTUM PERIOD, TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE DOULA WORKFORCE, TO ESTABLISH THE CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL MIDWIVES LICENSING ACT, AND TO ESTABLISH A LICENSURE PROCESS AND ANNUAL LICENSE FEES FOR BIRTH CENTERS.

AN ACT TO ENACT THE DATA INFRASTRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE, INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND LEADERSHIP FOR NORTH CAROLINA ACT (THE DIGITAL NC ACT) BY ESTABLISHING THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA DIGITAL SOVEREIGNTY AUTHORITY AND DIRECTING THE BOARD TO DEVELOP AND PRESENT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE MODERNIZATION, CONSOLIDATION, AND CYBER DEFENSE OF THE STATE'S INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ENTERPRISE.

AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TO PROVIDE ADVISORY AND CONSULTATION RESOURCES TO EXEMPT AGENCIES.

AN ACT TO REQUIRE DENTISTS TO REPORT ADVERSE EVENTS TO THE NORTH CAROLINA BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS AND TO DIRECT THE COLLABORATORY TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF ANESTHESIA PROVIDER REQUIREMENTS AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE.

A HOUSE RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING CONGRESS TO PRESERVE NORTH CAROLINA'S AUTHORITY TO REGULATE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN MATTERS RELATED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION AND TO OPPOSE FEDERAL MORATORIA THAT WOULD RESTRICT STATES FROM ENFORCING EXISTING LAWS.

AN ACT TO SET 2027 LEGISLATOR MILEAGE AND PER DIEM AT 2025 FEDERAL RATES.

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS AND MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE LAWS TO SUPPORT PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AND HISTORICALLY MINORITY-SERVING INSTITUTIONS IN NORTH CAROLINA.

AN ACT TO REQUIRE LICENSING AND PERMITTING FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FIRMS THAT INSTALL AND SERVICE PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS, TO REQUIRE DIGITAL REPORTING OF INSPECTIONS, TESTING, AND MAINTENANCE OF PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS, AND TO REQUIRE DIGITAL TAGGING OF FIRE SPRINKLERS AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS.