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Yes: 524 • No: 346
North CarolinaHB 4022025-2026 SessionHouse
AN ACT TO ENACT THE REGULATIONS FROM THE EXECUTIVE IN NEED OF SCRUTINY ACT.
Sponsored By: IV John R. Bell (Republican), Allen Chesser (Republican), Mike Schietzelt (Republican), Jeff Zenger (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Tougher approval for costly state rules
The law adds extra approval for costly state rules. Any permanent rule that costs people at least $20,000,000 over five years needs a bill the General Assembly ratifies. Once ratified, it starts on the later of the first day of the month after the bill takes effect or the agency’s set date. If not ratified, the Rules Review Commission returns it to the agency within 15 days after the Assembly adjourns for 30 or more days. Boards must pass rules that cost at least $1,000,000 over five years by a two-thirds vote, and at least $10,000,000 by a unanimous vote. These changes do not cover rules required by federal law. They apply to rules adopted on or after June 18, 2025.
Fiscal notes for high impact rules
Before publishing a permanent rule that costs people at least $1,000,000 over five years, an agency must prepare a fiscal note and get approval from the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM). The note must use a 7% discount rate to show net present value. The agency may ask OSBM to draft the note; OSBM has 90 days. If OSBM does not finish, the agency may draft it and submit it to OSBM within 14 days. Not having an approved note is a valid reason to object to the rule.
Public objections can delay new rules
If 10 or more people object in writing by 5:00 PM the day after a permanent rule is approved, and they ask for legislative review as instructed on the agency website, the rule does not take effect right away. The Rules Review Commission notifies the agency, and the rule follows the later effective-date steps and is subject to legislative disapproval. If the rule is part of a group, the agency can still move other related, non‑objected rules by filing a statement with the Codifier before they take effect. This option does not apply to rules that must be ratified by the General Assembly.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
IV John R. Bell
Republican • House
Allen Chesser
Republican • House
Mike Schietzelt
Republican • House
Jeff Zenger
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Jay Adams
Republican • House
Jonathan L. Almond
Republican • House
Dean Arp
Republican • House
Jennifer Balkcom
Republican • House
Brian Biggs
Republican • House
Hugh Blackwell
Republican • House
John M. Blust
Republican • House
Jerry "Alan" Branson
Republican • House
Mark Brody
Republican • House
Celeste C. Cairns
Republican • House
MD Grant L. Campbell
Republican • House
Todd Carver
Republican • House
Tricia Ann Cotham
Republican • House
Jr. Ted Davis
Republican • House
Jimmy Dixon
Republican • House
Brian Echevarria
Republican • House
Blair Eddins
Republican • House
Wyatt Gable
Republican • House
Karl E. Gillespie
Republican • House
Edward C. Goodwin
Republican • House
Dudley Greene
Republican • House
Kelly E. Hastings
Republican • House
Chris Humphrey
Republican • House
Cody Huneycutt
Republican • House
Frank Iler
Republican • House
Todd Johnson
Republican • Senate
Kyle Hall
Republican • House
Keith Kidwell
Republican • House
Donnie Loftis
Republican • House
John L. Lowery
Republican • House
Jeffrey C. McNeely
Republican • House
Charles W. Miller
Republican • House
Jr. Ben T. Moss
Republican • House
Brent Jackson
Republican • Senate
Erin Paré
Republican • House
Jr. Howard Penny
Republican • House
Ray Pickett
Republican • House
Larry W. Potts
Republican • House
Jr. A. Reece Pyrtle
Republican • House
MD Timothy Reeder
Republican • House
Heather H. Rhyne
Republican • House
Dennis Riddell
Republican • House
Stephen M. Ross
Republican • House
Paul Scott
Republican • House
Mitchell S. Setzer
Republican • House
Phil Shepard
Republican • House
Sarah Stevens
Republican • House
Larry C. Strickland
Republican • House
John A. Torbett
Republican • House
Steve Tyson
Republican • House
Bill Ward
Republican • House
Harry Warren
Republican • House
Diane Wheatley
Republican • House
Donna McDowell White
Republican • House
David Willis
Republican • House
Matthew Winslow
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 7/29/2025
HB 402: Limit Rules With Substantial Financial Costs.
Yes: 73 • No: 47
Senate vote • 7/29/2025
HB 402: Limit Rules With Substantial Financial Costs.
Yes: 30 • No: 19 • Other: 1
House vote • 7/29/2025
HB 402: Limit Rules With Substantial Financial Costs.
Yes: 72 • No: 48
House vote • 6/17/2025
HB 402: Limit Rules With Substantial Financial Costs.
Yes: 70 • No: 44 • Other: 6
Senate vote • 6/10/2025
HB 402: Limit Rules With Substantial Financial Costs.
Yes: 42 • No: 1 • Other: 7
Senate vote • 6/10/2025
HB 402: Limit Rules With Substantial Financial Costs.
Yes: 26 • No: 17 • Other: 7
Senate vote • 6/10/2025
HB 402: Limit Rules With Substantial Financial Costs.
Yes: 26 • No: 17 • Other: 7
House vote • 4/16/2025
HB 402: NC Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act.
Yes: 68 • No: 45 • Other: 7
House vote • 4/16/2025
HB 402: NC Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act.
Yes: 68 • No: 44 • Other: 7
House vote • 4/16/2025
HB 402: NC Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act.
Yes: 49 • No: 64 • Other: 7
Actions Timeline
Ch. SL 2025-82
7/29/2025HouseVeto Overridden
7/29/2025SenatePlaced on Today's Calendar
7/29/2025SenateVeto Received From House
7/29/2025SenateVeto Overridden
7/29/2025HousePlaced On Cal For 07/29/2025
7/3/2025HouseWithdrawn From Cal
7/3/2025HousePlaced On Cal For 07/14/2025
6/30/2025HouseReceived from the Governor
6/27/2025HouseVetoed 06/27/2025
6/27/2025HousePres. To Gov. 6/19/2025
6/19/2025HouseRatified
6/18/2025HouseOrdered Enrolled
6/17/2025HouseConcurred In S Com Sub
6/17/2025HousePlaced On Cal For 06/17/2025
6/12/2025HouseCal Pursuant 36(b)
6/12/2025HouseRegular Message Received For Concurrence in S Com Sub
6/11/2025HouseRegular Message Sent To House
6/11/2025SenateEngrossed
6/10/2025SenatePassed 3rd Reading
6/10/2025SenatePassed 2nd Reading
6/10/2025SenateAmend Tabled A2
6/10/2025SenateAmend Adopted A1
6/10/2025SenateReptd Fav
6/9/2025SenateRe-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
6/4/2025Senate
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