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Yes: 90 • No: 2
North CarolinaSB 3162025-2026 SessionSenate
AN ACT LOWERING HEALTHCARE COSTS AND INCREASING PRICE TRANSPARENCY.
Sponsored By: Jim Burgin (Republican), Amy S. Galey (Republican), Benton G. Sawrey (Republican)
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AUDITING & AUDITSCERTIFICATES OF NEEDCLINICSCOMMISSIONSCOUNCIL OF STATEDENTISTS & DENTISTRYDHHSEMERGING TECHNOLOGIESHEALTH SERVICESHOSPITALSINFORMATION TECHNOLOGYLABORATORIESMEDICAL CARE COMN
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Jim Burgin
Republican • Senate
Amy S. Galey
Republican • Senate
Benton G. Sawrey
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
W. Ted Alexander
Republican • Senate
Lisa S. Barnes
Republican • Senate
Phil Berger
Republican • Senate
Bob Brinson
Republican • Senate
Kevin Corbin
Republican • Senate
Warren Daniel
Republican • Senate
Carl Ford
Republican • Senate
Bobby Hanig
Republican • Senate
Ralph Hise
Republican • Senate
Mark Hollo
Republican • Senate
Brent Jackson
Republican • Senate
Dana Jones
Republican • Senate
Michael V. Lee
Republican • Senate
Timothy D. Moffitt
Republican • Senate
Brad Overcash
Republican • Senate
Paul Newton
Republican • Senate
Bill Rabon
Republican • Senate
Norman W. Sanderson
Republican • Senate
Eddie D. Settle
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/27/2025
SB 316: Lower Healthcare Costs.
Yes: 44 • No: 2 • Other: 3
Senate vote • 3/27/2025
SB 316: Lower Healthcare Costs.
Yes: 46 • No: 0 • Other: 3
Actions Timeline
Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
4/1/2025HousePassed 1st Reading
4/1/2025HouseRegular Message Received From Senate
3/31/2025HouseRegular Message Sent To House
3/31/2025SenateEngrossed
3/27/2025SenatePassed 3rd Reading
3/27/2025SenatePassed 2nd Reading
3/27/2025SenateAmend Adopted A1
3/27/2025SenateReptd Fav
3/26/2025SenateRe-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
3/25/2025SenateCom Substitute Adopted
3/25/2025SenateReptd Fav Com Substitute
3/25/2025SenateRe-ref Com On Judiciary
3/19/2025SenateCom Substitute Adopted
3/19/2025SenateReptd Fav Com Substitute
3/19/2025SenateRef to Health Care. If fav, re-ref to Judiciary. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate
3/18/2025SenatePassed 1st Reading
3/18/2025SenateFiled
3/17/2025Senate
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