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North CarolinaHB 582025-2026 SessionHouseWALLET

Various Local Elections.

Sponsored By: Matthew Winslow (Republican)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

9 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 7 mixed.

Minimum local funding per student

If voters approve the merger, Scotland County must fund local current expenses per student at least at the State average each year. The State Superintendent’s latest certification sets the amount. This creates an ongoing local funding floor for schools.

Possible 0.5% county school tax

With voter approval and a merger, the county may levy a school tax up to $0.50 per $100 of assessed value (0.5%). If levied, you pay it each year on your property bill. Estimate the tax as your assessed value × 0.005. Existing special school taxes stay in place until voters approve the merger package and it takes effect.

Taxes and school budgets during transition

For the first fiscal year after a merger, if the new board is not ready, the two current boards jointly set the school budgets and notify the county to levy the needed taxes. For fiscal year 2025–2026, county commissioners decide how much county revenue, including any voter‑approved supplemental tax, goes to school current expenses and capital. For that year, neither board may sue or use dispute resolution over the commissioners’ decision.

Anson commissioners by residency districts

Starting December 7, 2026, Anson County will elect seven commissioners from seven residency districts. Candidates must live in the district they seek, but all county voters vote for all seats. Until new lines are drawn, the county uses the 2022 districts. State residency rules in G.S. 153A‑22.1(f) now apply to Anson.

Caswell commissioner vacancy rule updated

Starting March 3, 2025, any vacancy on the Caswell County Board of Commissioners is filled under G.S. 153A‑27.1. This sets a standard state process for future vacancies.

Kittrell mayor and commissioners serve 4 years

Elections held on or after March 27, 2025 use four‑year terms for the Kittrell mayor and three commissioners. Voters choose these offices less often than before.

Asheboro school board changes and timeline

In 2025, two Asheboro school board members are elected in a nonpartisan, one‑year cycle; vacancies for those seats are filled by the board. Beginning December 7, 2026, the board has seven partisan‑elected members serving staggered four‑year terms, and vacancies follow state law. Some current terms extend one year to set the staggered cycle. Between the 2028 election and the first Monday in December 2028, the City Council appoints a tie‑breaker who serves until December 2030.

Scotland school board after merger

If consolidation is approved, one Scotland County Board of Education runs all schools and owns all school property and debts. The board has eight members: five from Stewartsville Township and three from the other townships, elected in nonpartisan countywide races with a $10 filing fee and a set filing deadline. The board names a bonded treasurer (at least $25,000) and can hire or delegate hiring of staff. Starting in fiscal year 2026–2027, its budget process follows state Article 31 rules. This Act controls over conflicting laws, and Laurinburg’s charter school provisions are repealed at consolidation. The law takes effect March 27, 2025.

Voters decide on merger and bonds

The Laurinburg and Scotland school boards may ask for a countywide vote on merging and building a new high school. A majority must approve the merger, school bonds, a local funding floor, and authority for a countywide supplemental school tax. After a Yes vote, the city board has 90 days to petition, and both the county and State Boards of Education must approve. If the vote fails or approvals are not granted, another vote can be held after six months.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Matthew Winslow

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Brian Turner

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 124 • No: 74

House vote • 3/26/2025

HB 58: Various Local Elections.

Yes: 59 • No: 52 • Other: 8

Senate vote • 3/20/2025

HB 58: Various Local Elections.

Yes: 39 • No: 5 • Other: 6

Senate vote • 3/20/2025

HB 58: Various Local Elections.

Yes: 26 • No: 17 • Other: 6

Actions Timeline

  1. Ch. SL 2025-3

    3/27/2025House

  2. Ratified

    3/27/2025House

  3. Ordered Enrolled

    3/26/2025House

  4. Concurred In S Com Sub

    3/26/2025House

  5. Placed On Cal For 03/26/2025

    3/25/2025House

  6. Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)

    3/25/2025House

  7. Reptd Fav To Concur

    3/25/2025House

  8. Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

    3/25/2025House

  9. Regular Message Received For Concurrence in S Com Sub

    3/24/2025House

  10. Regular Message Sent To House

    3/24/2025Senate

  11. Engrossed

    3/20/2025Senate

  12. Passed 3rd Reading

    3/20/2025Senate

  13. Passed 2nd Reading

    3/20/2025Senate

  14. Amend Adopted A2

    3/20/2025Senate

  15. Amend Adopted A1

    3/20/2025Senate

  16. Reptd Fav

    3/19/2025Senate

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

    3/18/2025Senate

  18. Com Substitute Adopted

    3/18/2025Senate

  19. Reptd Fav Com Substitute

    3/18/2025Senate

  20. Re-ref to Elections. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

    3/17/2025Senate

  21. Withdrawn From Com

    3/17/2025Senate

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

    3/6/2025Senate

  23. Passed 1st Reading

    3/6/2025Senate

  24. Regular Message Received From House

    3/6/2025Senate

  25. Regular Message Sent To Senate

    3/6/2025House

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