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North CarolinaHB 262025-2026 SessionHouseWALLET

Various Local Provisions I.

Sponsored By: A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr. (Republican)

Became Law

ANNEXATIONCHARTERSCOUNTIESLOCALLOCAL GOVERNMENTMUNICIPALITIESPLANNING & ZONINGPROPERTYRATIFIEDREAL ESTATESESSION LAWSTAXATIONTAXES, PROPERTYTITLE CHANGEROCKINGHAM COUNTYWILSON COUNTYMECKLENBURG COUNTYDAVIDSONGRANVILLE COUNTYJOHNSTON COUNTYIREDELL COUNTYELIZABETH CITYPASQUOTANK COUNTYWILSONSTOKES COUNTYCHAPTEREDFOUR OAKSMADISONCREEDMOORKING

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.

Properties removed from six town limits

The law deannexes specific properties from Andrews, Elizabeth City, King, Four Oaks, Creedmoor, and Wilson. It is effective June 30, 2025. Any city tax or special assessment liens that are outstanding before June 30, 2025 remain valid and collectible. If a property is in the described territory on January 1, 2025, it is not subject to municipal taxes for taxable years starting on or after July 1, 2025. Areas include: Andrews (Parcel Nos. 556617114476000, 556617213361000, 556618219676000, 556617202977000); Elizabeth City Lot No. 1 (6.89 acres); King (Stokes County PINs 6901279265, 6901371165, and part of Century Oak Dr. ROW); Four Oaks (Area 1 ≈11.609 acres; Remaining Combined Area ≈14.432 acres); Creedmoor (Granville County Tax ID 180603417847); Wilson (2.70 acres at Lake Wilson Rd and London Church Rd). This lowers future city tax bills for those parcels but does not erase past‑due city taxes.

Davidson updates charter and elections

The law consolidates Davidson’s charter and adopts a council–manager form. The Mayor serves a two‑year term and votes only to break ties. Five commissioners are elected at large to four‑year staggered terms. Elections are nonpartisan plurality in odd years. In 2025, the top two vote‑getters get four‑year terms; the next three get two‑year terms. In 2027, three seats are up; in 2029, two seats are up. The Board appoints a Town Manager, Attorney, and Clerk.

Most parts take effect now

Except where a section sets a different date, the law takes effect when it becomes law. Sections with their own dates, like the June 30, 2025 deannexations, follow those dates.

Madison can annex more satellite areas

The law exempts the Town of Madison from the 10% cap on noncontiguous (satellite) annexations. Madison can annex qualifying outlying land beyond the old aggregate 10% limit. Properties annexed later can become subject to town taxes, fees, and rules and may receive town services. The law does not change any tax rates by itself.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr.

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 517 • No: 18

House vote • 6/24/2025

HB 26: Various Local Provisions I.

Yes: 107 • No: 3 • Other: 5

House vote • 6/18/2025

HB 26: Various Local Provisions I.

Yes: 106 • No: 3 • Other: 8

Senate vote • 6/17/2025

HB 26: Various Local Provisions I.

Yes: 45 • No: 1 • Other: 4

Senate vote • 6/11/2025

HB 26: Various Local Provisions I.

Yes: 42 • No: 2 • Other: 6

House vote • 4/9/2025

HB 26: Town of Madison/Satellite Annexation.

Yes: 108 • No: 4 • Other: 6

House vote • 4/8/2025

HB 26: Town of Madison/Satellite Annexation.

Yes: 109 • No: 5 • Other: 6

Actions Timeline

  1. Ch. SL 2025-14

    6/25/2025House

  2. Ratified

    6/25/2025House

  3. Ordered Enrolled

    6/24/2025House

  4. Concurred On 3rd Reading

    6/24/2025House

  5. Placed On Cal For 06/24/2025

    6/18/2025House

  6. Concurred On 2nd Reading

    6/18/2025House

  7. Placed On Cal For 06/18/2025

    6/17/2025House

  8. Cal Pursuant 36(b)

    6/17/2025House

  9. Ruled Material

    6/17/2025House

  10. Special Message Received For Concurrence in S Com Sub

    6/17/2025House

  11. Special Message Sent To House

    6/17/2025Senate

  12. Passed 3rd Reading

    6/17/2025Senate

  13. Placed On Cal For 06/17/2025

    6/11/2025Senate

  14. Passed 2nd Reading

    6/11/2025Senate

  15. Reptd Fav

    6/10/2025Senate

  16. Re-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

    6/3/2025Senate

  17. Com Substitute Adopted

    6/3/2025Senate

  18. Reptd Fav Com Substitute

    6/3/2025Senate

  19. Re-ref Com On Finance

    5/22/2025Senate

  20. Com Substitute Adopted

    5/22/2025Senate

  21. Reptd Fav Com Substitute

    5/22/2025Senate

  22. Re-ref to State and Local Government. If fav, re-ref to Finance. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

    5/19/2025Senate

  23. Withdrawn From Com

    5/19/2025Senate

  24. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

    4/10/2025Senate

  25. Passed 1st Reading

    4/10/2025Senate

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