# North Carolina HB 1233: AN ACT TO REESTABLISH THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS AS AN INDEPENDENT STATE AGENCY WITH APPOINTMENTS BY THE GOVERNOR AND TO MAKE VARIOUS CONFORMING CHANGES.

North Carolina HB 1233, AN ACT TO REESTABLISH THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS AS AN INDEPENDENT STATE AGENCY WITH APPOINTMENTS BY THE GOVERNOR AND TO MAKE VARIOUS CONFORMING CHANGES., is a 2025-2026 Session House bill sponsored by Julia Greenfield (Democratic), Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Zack Hawkins (Democratic) and 1 others; status in committee, last action 2026-06-01 (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 1233
- State: North Carolina
- Session: 2025-2026 Session
- Title: AN ACT TO REESTABLISH THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS AS AN INDEPENDENT STATE AGENCY WITH APPOINTMENTS BY THE GOVERNOR AND TO MAKE VARIOUS CONFORMING CHANGES.
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-05-28
- Last action: 2026-06-01, Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Sponsors: Julia Greenfield (Democratic), Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Zack Hawkins (Democratic), Marcia Morey (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 11
- Subjects: APPOINTMENTS, AUDITING & AUDITS, BOARDS, COUNCIL OF STATE, ELECTIONS, ELECTIONS, STATE BOARD OF, GOVERNOR, MEMBERSHIP, PUBLIC, PUBLIC OFFICIALS, SESSION LAWS, STATE AUDITOR
- 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: Julia Greenfield (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Pricey Harrison (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Zack Hawkins (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Marcia Morey (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Eric Ager (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Cynthia Ball (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Mary Belk (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Deb Butler (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Amanda P. Cook (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Gloristine Brown (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Lindsey Prather (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Renée A. Price (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Rodney D. Pierce (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: James Roberson (Democratic), House

## Actions (3)

- 2026-06-01: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House)
- 2026-06-01: Passed 1st Reading (House)
- 2026-05-28: Filed (House)

## Bill text

- Filed: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1233v0.pdf)
- Latest Edition: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1233v1.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/H1233v0.pdf)
- [Latest Edition (PDF)](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1233v1.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-HB1233-2025 (as of 2026-11-01).