# North Carolina HB 1080: AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO HIRE ADDITIONAL ASSISTANT AND DEPUTY CLERKS OF COURT IN WAKE AND MECKLENBURG COUNTIES, TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR SALARY INCREASES AT THE DEPARTMENT OF ADULT CORRECTION, TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR SALARY INCREASES FOR MEMBERS OF THE STATE HIGHWAY PATROL, TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO MODERNIZE PUBLIC TRANSIT SAFETY BY MAKING TRAUMA KITS AVAILABLE ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND IMPROVING FARE ENFORCEMENT AND ANTI-FARE-DODGING MEASURES, TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE DIVISION OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION AND THE STATE CRIME LABORATORY, AND TO ENHANCE THE BENEFITS OF CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

North Carolina HB 1080, AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO HIRE ADDITIONAL ASSISTANT AND DEPUTY CLERKS OF COURT IN WAKE AND MECKLENBURG COUNTIES, TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR SALARY INCREASES AT THE DEPARTMENT OF ADULT CORRECTION, TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR SALARY INCREASES FOR MEMBERS OF THE STATE HIGHWAY PATROL, TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO MODERNIZE PUBLIC TRANSIT SAFETY BY MAKING TRAUMA KITS AVAILABLE ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND IMPROVING FARE ENFORCEMENT AND ANTI-FARE-DODGING MEASURES, TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE DIVISION OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION AND THE STATE CRIME LABORATORY, AND TO ENHANCE THE BENEFITS OF CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM., is a 2025-2026 Session House bill sponsored by Beth Helfrich (Democratic), Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), Robert T. Reives, II (Democratic) and 1 others; status in committee, last action 2026-04-29 (Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House) (as of 2026-11-01).

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- As of: 2026-11-01
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## Facts
- Bill: North Carolina HB 1080
- State: North Carolina
- Session: 2025-2026 Session
- Title: AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO HIRE ADDITIONAL ASSISTANT AND DEPUTY CLERKS OF COURT IN WAKE AND MECKLENBURG COUNTIES, TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR SALARY INCREASES AT THE DEPARTMENT OF ADULT CORRECTION, TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR SALARY INCREASES FOR MEMBERS OF THE STATE HIGHWAY PATROL, TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO MODERNIZE PUBLIC TRANSIT SAFETY BY MAKING TRAUMA KITS AVAILABLE ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND IMPROVING FARE ENFORCEMENT AND ANTI-FARE-DODGING MEASURES, TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE DIVISION OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION AND THE STATE CRIME LABORATORY, AND TO ENHANCE THE BENEFITS OF CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-04-28
- Last action: 2026-04-29, Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Sponsors: Beth Helfrich (Democratic), Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), Robert T. Reives, II (Democratic), Phil Rubin (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 40
- Subjects: AOC, APPROPRIATIONS, BOARDS, BUDGETING, CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS, COUNCIL OF STATE, COUNTIES, COURT CLERKS, COURTS, DHHS, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, EMERGENCY SERVICES, EMPLOYMENT, HEALTH SERVICES, JUDICIAL 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: Beth Helfrich (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Robert T. Reives, II (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Phil Rubin (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: Allen Buansi (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Laura Budd (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: Amanda P. Cook (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Sarah Crawford (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Allison A. Dahle (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Frances Jackson, PhD (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Gloristine Brown (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Garland E. Pierce (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Julia Greenfield (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Zack Hawkins (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: B. Ray Jeffers (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Monika Johnson-Hostler (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Kanika Brown (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Ya Liu (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Brandon Lofton (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Tim Longest (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Jordan Lopez (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Nasif Majeed (Independent), House
- Cosponsor: Marcia Morey (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Dante Pittman (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Lindsey Prather (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Renée A. Price (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Amos L. Quick, III (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Rodney D. Pierce (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: James Roberson (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Terry M. Brown Jr. (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Brian Turner (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Julie von Haefen (Democratic), House

## Actions (3)

- 2026-04-29: Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House)
- 2026-04-29: Passed 1st Reading (House)
- 2026-04-28: Filed (House)

## Bill text

- Filed: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1080v0.pdf)
- Latest Edition: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1080v1.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/H1080v0.pdf)
- [Latest Edition (PDF)](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1080v1.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-HB1080-2025 (as of 2026-11-01).