# North Carolina SB 2: AN ACT TO PROVIDE RELIEF AT THE PUMP FOR NORTH CAROLINIANS BY REQUIRING AN IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION OF THE MOTOR FUEL TAX THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2026, APPROPRIATING AMOUNTS NECESSARY TO HOLD HARMLESS THE FUNDS THAT WOULD HAVE RECEIVED THE MOTOR FUEL TAX, WAIVING THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026, THE ENFORCEMENT OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR HIGHWAY USE OF DYED DIESEL ASSOCIATED WITH FARMING AND AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES, EXEMPTING FROM THE MOTOR FUEL TAX THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026, HIGHWAY USE OF DYED DIESEL BY CERTAIN USERS, AND REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES TO NOTIFY AFFECTED PARTIES.

North Carolina SB 2, AN ACT TO PROVIDE RELIEF AT THE PUMP FOR NORTH CAROLINIANS BY REQUIRING AN IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION OF THE MOTOR FUEL TAX THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2026, APPROPRIATING AMOUNTS NECESSARY TO HOLD HARMLESS THE FUNDS THAT WOULD HAVE RECEIVED THE MOTOR FUEL TAX, WAIVING THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026, THE ENFORCEMENT OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR HIGHWAY USE OF DYED DIESEL ASSOCIATED WITH FARMING AND AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES, EXEMPTING FROM THE MOTOR FUEL TAX THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026, HIGHWAY USE OF DYED DIESEL BY CERTAIN USERS, AND REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES TO NOTIFY AFFECTED PARTIES., is a 2026 First Extra Session Senate bill sponsored by Buck Newton (Republican), Lisa S. Barnes (Republican), Michael V. Lee (Republican); status in committee, last action 2026-10-07 (Re-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: North Carolina SB 2
- State: North Carolina
- Session: 2026 First Extra Session
- Title: AN ACT TO PROVIDE RELIEF AT THE PUMP FOR NORTH CAROLINIANS BY REQUIRING AN IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION OF THE MOTOR FUEL TAX THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2026, APPROPRIATING AMOUNTS NECESSARY TO HOLD HARMLESS THE FUNDS THAT WOULD HAVE RECEIVED THE MOTOR FUEL TAX, WAIVING THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026, THE ENFORCEMENT OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR HIGHWAY USE OF DYED DIESEL ASSOCIATED WITH FARMING AND AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES, EXEMPTING FROM THE MOTOR FUEL TAX THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026, HIGHWAY USE OF DYED DIESEL BY CERTAIN USERS, AND REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES TO NOTIFY AFFECTED PARTIES.
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-10-07
- Last action: 2026-10-07, Re-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
- Sponsors: Buck Newton (Republican), Lisa S. Barnes (Republican), Michael V. Lee (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE DEPT
- 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: Buck Newton (Republican), Senate
- Sponsor: Lisa S. Barnes (Republican), Senate
- Sponsor: Michael V. Lee (Republican), Senate

## Actions (5)

- 2026-10-07: Re-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate)
- 2026-10-07: Reptd Fav (Senate)
- 2026-10-07: Ref to Finance. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate)
- 2026-10-07: Passed 1st Reading (Senate)
- 2026-10-07: Filed (Senate)

## Bill text

- Filed: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025E1/Bills/Senate/PDF/S2v0.pdf)
- Latest Edition: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025E1/Bills/Senate/PDF/S2v1.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB 3: AN ACT TO PROVIDE RELIEF AT THE PUMP FOR NORTH CAROLINIANS BY REQUIRING AN IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION OF THE MOTOR FUEL TAX THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2026, APPROPRIATING… (signed)
- SR 1: A SENATE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PERMANENT RULES OF THE SENATE FOR THE 2026 FIRST EXTRA SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. (adopted)
- HR 1: A HOUSE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PERMANENT RULES OF THE 2026 FIRST EXTRA SESSION OF THE NORTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. (adopted)
- HJR 2: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE OF THE 2026 FIRST EXTRA SESSION. (adopted)

## Sources
- [Filed (PDF)](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025E1/Bills/Senate/PDF/S2v0.pdf)
- [Latest Edition (PDF)](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025E1/Bills/Senate/PDF/S2v1.pdf)

## Related
- [HB 3: AN ACT TO PROVIDE RELIEF AT THE PUMP FOR NORTH CAROLINIANS BY REQUIRING AN IMME…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB3-2025E1)
- [SR 1: A SENATE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PERMANENT RULES OF THE SENATE FOR THE 2026 FIR…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-SR1-2025E1)
- [HR 1: A HOUSE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PERMANENT RULES OF THE 2026 FIRST EXTRA SESSION…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HR1-2025E1)
- [HJR 2: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE OF THE 2026 FIRST EXTRA S…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HJR2-2025E1)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-SB2-2025E1 (as of 2026-11-01).