# North Carolina HB 1059: AN ACT ESTABLISHING STATE MINIMUM WAGES THAT ADJUST UPWARD AUTOMATICALLY FOR INFLATION, CREATING THE NORTH CAROLINA WAGE BOARD, ESTABLISHING THE SHORT-TIME COMPENSATION PROGRAM, REPEALING THE RESTRICTION ON LOCAL MINIMUM WAGES, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS ACT.

North Carolina HB 1059, AN ACT ESTABLISHING STATE MINIMUM WAGES THAT ADJUST UPWARD AUTOMATICALLY FOR INFLATION, CREATING THE NORTH CAROLINA WAGE BOARD, ESTABLISHING THE SHORT-TIME COMPENSATION PROGRAM, REPEALING THE RESTRICTION ON LOCAL MINIMUM WAGES, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS ACT., is a 2025-2026 Session House bill sponsored by Allen Buansi (Democratic), Kanika Brown (Democratic), Tim Longest (Democratic) and 1 others; status in committee, last action 2026-04-28 (Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: North Carolina HB 1059
- State: North Carolina
- Session: 2025-2026 Session
- Title: AN ACT ESTABLISHING STATE MINIMUM WAGES THAT ADJUST UPWARD AUTOMATICALLY FOR INFLATION, CREATING THE NORTH CAROLINA WAGE BOARD, ESTABLISHING THE SHORT-TIME COMPENSATION PROGRAM, REPEALING THE RESTRICTION ON LOCAL MINIMUM WAGES, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS ACT.
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-04-27
- Last action: 2026-04-28, Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Sponsors: Allen Buansi (Democratic), Kanika Brown (Democratic), Tim Longest (Democratic), Lindsey Prather (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 36
- Subjects: APPOINTMENTS, BOARDS, COUNCIL OF STATE, EMPLOYMENT, LABOR DEPT
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Allen Buansi (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Kanika Brown (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Tim Longest (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Lindsey Prather (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Abe Jones (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Eric Ager (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Vernetta Alston (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Amber M. Baker (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Cynthia Ball (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Mary Belk (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Deb Butler (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Becky Carney (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Maria Cervania (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Charles Smith (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Tracy Clark (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Bryan Cohn (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Mike Colvin (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Amanda P. Cook (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Sarah Crawford (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Allison A. Dahle (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Gloristine Brown (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Julia Greenfield (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Pricey Harrison (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Zack Hawkins (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Monika Johnson-Hostler (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Ya Liu (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Brandon Lofton (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Jordan Lopez (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Nasif Majeed (Independent), House
- Cosponsor: Marcia Morey (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Renée A. Price (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Amos L. Quick, III (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Rodney D. Pierce (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Robert T. Reives, II (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: James Roberson (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Phil Rubin (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Terry M. Brown Jr. (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Brian Turner (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Julie von Haefen (Democratic), House

## Actions (3)

- 2026-04-28: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House)
- 2026-04-28: Passed 1st Reading (House)
- 2026-04-27: Filed (House)

## Bill text

- Filed: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1059v0.pdf)
- Latest Edition: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1059v1.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB 96: AN ACT TO CREATE AN ALTERNATIVE REMEDY FOR THE EXPEDITED REMOVAL OF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY. (vetoed)
- HB 958: AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO ELECTION ADMINISTRATION LAWS AND CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS. (vetoed)
- HB 377: 2026 Court Changes. (vetoed)
- HB 268: 2026 Budget Technical Corrections - II. (signed)
- SB 445: Regulatory Reform Act of 2026. (signed)
- HB 832: Education Omnibus. (passed senate)

## Sources
- [Filed (PDF)](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1059v0.pdf)
- [Latest Edition (PDF)](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1059v1.pdf)

## Related
- [HB 96: AN ACT TO CREATE AN ALTERNATIVE REMEDY FOR THE EXPEDITED REMOVAL OF UNAUTHORIZE…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB96-2025)
- [HB 958: AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO ELECTION ADMINISTRATION LAWS AND CAMPAIGN FIN…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB958-2025)
- [HB 377: 2026 Court Changes.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB377-2025)
- [HB 268: 2026 Budget Technical Corrections - II.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB268-2025)
- [SB 445: Regulatory Reform Act of 2026.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-SB445-2025)
- [HB 832: Education Omnibus.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB832-2025)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB1059-2025 (as of 2026-11-01).