# North Carolina HB 1157: AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO ISSUE A RED WOLF SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE FEES FROM THE PLATE TO SUPPORT RED WOLF CONSERVATION, TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND INITIAL ISSUANCE OF THE PLATE AND FOR CAMPUS PROMOTION OF THE PLATE, AND TO DIRECT NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY TO PROMOTE THE PLATE ON CAMPUS.

North Carolina HB 1157, AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO ISSUE A RED WOLF SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE FEES FROM THE PLATE TO SUPPORT RED WOLF CONSERVATION, TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND INITIAL ISSUANCE OF THE PLATE AND FOR CAMPUS PROMOTION OF THE PLATE, AND TO DIRECT NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY TO PROMOTE THE PLATE ON CAMPUS., is a 2025-2026 Session House bill sponsored by Vernetta Alston (Democratic), Cynthia Ball (Democratic), Stephen M. Ross (Republican); status in committee, last action 2026-05-04 (Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: North Carolina HB 1157
- State: North Carolina
- Session: 2025-2026 Session
- Title: AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO ISSUE A RED WOLF SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE FEES FROM THE PLATE TO SUPPORT RED WOLF CONSERVATION, TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND INITIAL ISSUANCE OF THE PLATE AND FOR CAMPUS PROMOTION OF THE PLATE, AND TO DIRECT NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY TO PROMOTE THE PLATE ON CAMPUS.
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-04-30
- Last action: 2026-05-04, Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Sponsors: Vernetta Alston (Democratic), Cynthia Ball (Democratic), Stephen M. Ross (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 14
- Subjects: ANIMALS, BUDGETING, COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES, CONSERVATION, COUNTIES, DMV, EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENT, FEES, FISH & WILDLIFE, FUNDING, HIGHER EDUCATION, LICENSE PLATES, LICENSES & PERMITS, MOTOR VEHICLES, MUNICIPALITIES, PUBLIC, TRANSPORTATION, TRANSPORTATION 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: Vernetta Alston (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Cynthia Ball (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Stephen M. Ross (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Eric Ager (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Mary Belk (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Becky Carney (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Maria Cervania (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Bryan Cohn (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Sarah Crawford (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Allison A. Dahle (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Julia Greenfield (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Pricey Harrison (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Ya Liu (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Tim Longest (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Renée A. Price (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Robert T. Reives, II (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: James Roberson (Democratic), House

## Actions (3)

- 2026-05-04: Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House)
- 2026-05-04: Passed 1st Reading (House)
- 2026-04-30: Filed (House)

## Bill text

- Filed: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1157v0.pdf)
- Latest Edition: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1157v1.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/H1157v0.pdf)
- [Latest Edition (PDF)](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1157v1.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-HB1157-2025 (as of 2026-11-01).