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North CarolinaHB 3092025-2026 SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT TO DIRECT THE RESIDENTIAL CODE COUNCIL AND BUILDING CODE COUNCIL TO CREATE A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION WITHIN THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BUILDING CODE.
Sponsored By: Dean Arp (Republican), Donny Lambeth (Republican), Erin Paré (Republican), Heather H. Rhyne (Republican)
Signed by Governor
ADMINISTRATIVE CODEADMINISTRATIVE RULESBUILDING CODESBUILDINGSCHILD CARE COMN
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
10 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 7 mixed.
Cross-state police work for Mitchell, Yancey
Mitchell and Yancey County Sheriffs can sign agreements with Unicoi County, Tennessee, for joint cross-state police operations. Each agreement must spell out how injury or damage claims are shared and aim to limit county and State liability while protecting safety. Any such agreements made in a year must be reported to the Department of Justice by November 1.
Transylvania County rural development authority created
The law creates the Transylvania Rural Development Authority. A nine-member board of Transylvania County residents runs it; members serve five-year terms, meet in public, and are unpaid but can be reimbursed for expenses. The Authority can delegate work to the Transylvania Economic Alliance if funds allow. Members and staff must disclose any recent interests in Authority projects; not disclosing is misconduct. Governments that only provide funds are not liable for environmental problems from projects. The Authority files with the Secretary of State to confirm its legal status.
Buncombe rules for funding its Commission
Buncombe County must pay the Commission’s reasonable and necessary expenses from the general fund within five days of monthly certification. If the county uses federal revenue sharing money instead of sales tax funds for the Commission, it must simultaneously take an equal amount back from the Commission. Those federal funds are split pro rata under the law.
Onslow planning board can decide rezoning
Onslow County’s governing board can let its planning board hold hearings and make final decisions on rezoning. Anyone with standing can appeal to the governing board within 15 days for a fresh review. If no appeal is filed, the planning board decision stands.
Johnston school board election changes
Johnston County school board elections are partisan and held in even-numbered years, using the same nomination schedule as other county offices. Vacancies follow G.S. 115C-37.1, and appointees must live in the same single-member district as the vacancy. People elected in 2024 keep their terms. A prior local session law section is repealed.
New rules for Columbus school board
Columbus County’s school board has five members serving staggered four-year terms. Each is from a residency district but elected by voters countywide, excluding the Whiteville City Schools area. Elections are partisan and held in even-numbered years; winners take office the first Monday in December. Vacancies follow G.S. 115C-37.1. People elected in 2024 keep their terms, and any 2024 vacancy is filled by board appointment. Older, conflicting local laws are repealed.
New rules for Gaston school board
Gaston County’s school board has nine members with staggered four-year terms. Two are elected at-large countywide; seven come from residency districts and must live in their district. Elections are partisan in even-numbered years; members take office the first Monday in December. Vacancies are filled by the board; if not filled in 90 days, the county commissioners fill them under G.S. 115C-37.1. People elected in 2024 keep their terms. An older local law section is repealed.
Scotland school board rules and fee
Scotland County’s school board has eight members serving staggered four-year terms. Five must live in Stewartsville Township; three are at-large from the other townships. Elections are partisan in even-numbered years; winners take office the first Monday in December. Candidates must file on time, pay a $10 filing fee, and certify the seat and residency. Vacancies follow G.S. 115C-37.1. Some older subsections are repealed. People elected in 2024 keep their terms.
Which boards follow state vacancy rule
The law narrows which school boards a specific state rule applies to. It now covers the Asheboro, Hickory, and Newton-Conover city boards and a listed set of counties, including Columbus, Gaston, Johnston, Scotland, Onslow, and others named in the law.
Rural development law limited to nine counties
The law limits Chapter 988 rural development authority rules to these counties: Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Hertford, Jackson, Macon, Swain, Transylvania, and Yancey. Only these counties are covered.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Dean Arp
Republican • House
Donny Lambeth
Republican • House
Erin Paré
Republican • House
Heather H. Rhyne
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Brian Biggs
Republican • House
William D. Brisson
Republican • House
Donnie Loftis
Republican • House
Brent Jackson
Republican • Senate
Bill Ward
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 6/26/2025
HB 309: Various Local Provisions VI.
Yes: 30 • No: 12 • Other: 8
House vote • 6/26/2025
HB 309: Various Local Provisions VI.
Yes: 85 • No: 22 • Other: 10
House vote • 6/10/2025
HB 309: Building Code Family Child Care Home Class.
Yes: 111 • No: 0 • Other: 9
Senate vote • 6/4/2025
HB 309: Bldg. Code Fam. Child Care Home Class.
Yes: 40 • No: 0 • Other: 10
Senate vote • 6/4/2025
HB 309: Bldg. Code Fam. Child Care Home Class.
Yes: 45 • No: 0 • Other: 5
House vote • 4/15/2025
HB 309: Building Code Family Child Care Home Class.
Yes: 111 • No: 1 • Other: 7
Actions Timeline
Ch. SL 2025-32
6/30/2025HouseRatified
6/30/2025HouseOrdered Enrolled
6/26/2025HouseConf Report Adopted
6/26/2025HouseAdded to Calendar
6/26/2025HouseConf Com Reported
6/26/2025HouseConf Report Adopted
6/26/2025SenatePlaced on Today's Calendar
6/26/2025SenateConf Com Reported
6/26/2025SenateConf Com Appointed
6/11/2025SenateConf Com Appointed
6/10/2025HouseFailed Concur In S Com Sub
6/10/2025HousePlaced On Cal For 06/10/2025
6/9/2025HouseCal Pursuant 36(b)
6/9/2025HouseRegular Message Received For Concurrence in S Com Sub
6/5/2025HouseRegular Message Sent To House
6/5/2025SenateEngrossed
6/4/2025SenatePassed 3rd Reading
6/4/2025SenatePassed 2nd Reading
6/4/2025SenateAmend Adopted A1
6/4/2025SenateReptd Fav
6/3/2025SenateRe-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
5/22/2025SenateCom Substitute Adopted
5/22/2025SenateReptd Fav Com Substitute
5/22/2025SenateRe-ref to Health Care. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate
5/19/2025Senate
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