Bills & Legislation

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE CONSTRUCTION WORKFORCE PROGRAM AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE, TO CREATE THE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS PRODUCER INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAM AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE, TO REQUIRE THE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL AND THE RESIDENTIAL CODE COUNCIL TO UPDATE THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BUILDING CODE TO ALLOW PORTLAND-LIMESTONE CEMENT AND NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CEMENT SUBSTITUTES, AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF E-PERMITTING SYSTEMS.

II Robert T. ReivesDemocrat

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF SMALL PORTABLE SOLAR ENERGY GENERATION DEVICES.

Amanda P. CookDemocrat

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE OWNERS, PERMIT HOLDERS, CONTRACTORS LISTED ON A PERMIT, AND AUTHORIZED AGENTS TO USE CERTIFIED AND REGISTERED PRIVATE CONSTRUCTION INSPECTORS OR REGISTERED PRIVATE CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION FIRMS FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES WHEN A LOCAL INSPECTION DEPARTMENT FAILS TO CONDUCT A REQUESTED INSPECTION WITHIN TEN BUSINESS DAYS OR BY AN AGREED-UPON DATE, AND TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION, REGISTRATION, REPORTING, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, FEES, FORMS, FEE RECONCILIATION, AND PRIVATE CERTIFICATES OF STATE BUILDING CODE COMPLIANCE RELATED TO PRIVATE CONSTRUCTION INSPECTIONS.

Jay J. ChaudhuriDemocrat

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY PUBLIC EDUCATION, TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE LAWS AFFECTING ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND TO ENACT PROVISIONS TO TRANSFORM THE HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE.

Michael V. LeeRepublican

AN ACT ENACTING THE AFFORDABLE MATERNAL ACCESS AND CANCER CARE ACT TO ESTABLISH AND FUND A MATERNAL CARE ACCESS GRANT PROGRAM AND A PROSTATE CANCER CONTROL PROGRAM; AND TO PROVIDE HEALTH COVERAGE PARITY FOR SUPPLEMENTAL AND DIAGNOSTIC BREAST IMAGING.

Mary BelkDemocrat

AN ACT TO MOVE ARBOR WEEK FROM MARCH TO NOVEMBER.

Amanda P. CookDemocrat

AN ACT TO EXPAND TUITION WAIVERS TO THE CHILDREN OF CERTAIN PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES FOR ENROLLMENT IN NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGES.

Benton G. SawreyRepublican

AN ACT TO DEFINE THE PRACTICE OF NURSING FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES: NURSE PRACTITIONERS (NP), CERTIFIED NURSE MIDWIVES (CNM), CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETISTS (CRNA), AND CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALISTS (CNS).

Jim BurginRepublican

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH PERMITTING DEADLINES FOR NPDES PERMITS TO BE ISSUED FOR NEW OR EXPANDED WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS TO BE LOCATED IN FAST GROWING COUNTIES AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO IMPLEMENT THE EXPEDITED PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS.

Chris MeasmerRepublican

AN ACT TO MODIFY THE COASTAL AREA MANAGEMENT ACT APPLICATION PROCESSING RULE TO CLARIFY ADJACENT LANDOWNER NOTICE REQUIREMENTS, TO AMEND UPLAND BASIN DISSOLVED OXYGEN AND FINANCIAL ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS, TO MAKE OTHER TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE UPLAND BASIN PERMITTING STATUTE, AND TO EXPAND THE PERMISSIBLE USES OF THE COASTAL STORM DAMAGE MITIGATION FUND AND PROVIDE FUNDING.

Michael A. LazzaraRepublican

AN ACT TO DISALLOW TAX RATE MODIFICATIONS IN THE ABSENCE OF A COMPREHENSIVE BUDGET SPENDING PLAN.

Lisa GrafsteinDemocrat

AN ACT TO REQUIRE NC MEDICAID TO COVER DOULA SERVICES DURING PREGNANCY AND THE POSTPARTUM PERIOD, TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE DOULA WORKFORCE, TO ESTABLISH THE CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL MIDWIVES LICENSING ACT, AND TO ESTABLISH A LICENSURE PROCESS AND ANNUAL LICENSE FEES FOR BIRTH CENTERS.

Jim BurginRepublican

AN ACT TO ENACT THE DATA INFRASTRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE, INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND LEADERSHIP FOR NORTH CAROLINA ACT (THE DIGITAL NC ACT) BY ESTABLISHING THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA DIGITAL SOVEREIGNTY AUTHORITY AND DIRECTING THE BOARD TO DEVELOP AND PRESENT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE MODERNIZATION, CONSOLIDATION, AND CYBER DEFENSE OF THE STATE'S INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ENTERPRISE.

Michael V. LeeRepublican

AN ACT TO REQUIRE DENTISTS TO REPORT ADVERSE EVENTS TO THE NORTH CAROLINA BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS AND TO DIRECT THE COLLABORATORY TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF ANESTHESIA PROVIDER REQUIREMENTS AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Michael V. LeeRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING CONGRESS TO PRESERVE NORTH CAROLINA'S AUTHORITY TO REGULATE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN MATTERS RELATED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION AND TO OPPOSE FEDERAL MORATORIA THAT WOULD RESTRICT STATES FROM ENFORCING EXISTING LAWS.

Zack HawkinsDemocrat

AN ACT TO SET 2027 LEGISLATOR MILEAGE AND PER DIEM AT 2025 FEDERAL RATES.

Carolyn G. LoganDemocrat

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS AND MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE LAWS TO SUPPORT PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AND HISTORICALLY MINORITY-SERVING INSTITUTIONS IN NORTH CAROLINA.

Zack HawkinsDemocrat

AN ACT TO REQUIRE LICENSING AND PERMITTING FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FIRMS THAT INSTALL AND SERVICE PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS, TO REQUIRE DIGITAL REPORTING OF INSPECTIONS, TESTING, AND MAINTENANCE OF PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS, AND TO REQUIRE DIGITAL TAGGING OF FIRE SPRINKLERS AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS.

Todd JohnsonRepublican

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DEVELOP AN ALTERNATIVE FORMULA FOR FUNDING BRIDGE REPLACEMENT OUTSIDE OF THE STI STRATEGIC MOBILITY FORMULA.

Michael V. LeeRepublican

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE CERTIFICATES OF TITLE FOR OFF-ROAD MOTORCYCLES.

Steve JarvisRepublican

AN ACT TO PROMOTE THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AS A DECISION-SUPPORT TOOL IN THE REVIEW AND DRAFTING OF ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITS.

Steve JarvisRepublican

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR EMERGING CONTAMINANT MITIGATION AND RESEARCH.

Michael V. LeeRepublican

AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES FOR THE OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR.

Benton G. SawreyRepublican

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF FOR-PROFIT CHARTER MANAGEMENT COMPANIES, TO REQUIRE STUDENTS THAT ATTEND REMOTE CHARTER ACADEMIES TO COMPLETE STATE-MANDATED ASSESSMENTS IN-PERSON IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOCIAL WORKER, TO LIMIT REMOTE CHARTER ACADEMY CHARTER RENEWAL TERMS TO ONE YEAR, TO REQUIRE YEARLY FINANCIAL AUDITS OF REMOTE CHARTER ACADEMIES, AND TO PROHIBIT THE RENEWAL OF A CHARTER FOR LOW-PERFORMING REMOTE CHARTER ACADEMIES.

Sophia ChitlikDemocrat

AN ACT TO ELIMINATE THE BAN ON HARDENED STRUCTURES AND TO REQUIRE THE NORTH CAROLINA COLLABORATORY TO UPDATE THE STATE'S BEACH AND INLET MANAGEMENT PLAN AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Bob BrinsonRepublican

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A PILOT PROGRAM TO PERMIT CONSTRUCTION OF SHORELINE STABILIZATION PROJECTS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

Bob BrinsonRepublican

AN ACT TO CREATE THE NORTH CAROLINA-IRELAND TRADE COMMISSION.

Todd JohnsonRepublican

AN ACT TO ENSURE CERTAIN PROVISIONS ARE IN PLACE AT EARLY VOTING SITES LOCATED AT FIRE STATIONS.

Todd JohnsonRepublican

AN ACT TO IMPLEMENT TRUTH IN TAXATION PROCEDURES WHEN A GOVERNING BODY OF A TAXING UNIT INTENDS TO ADOPT A TAX RATE EXCEEDING THE REVENUE-NEUTRAL TAX RATE IN ANY YEAR A GENERAL REAPPRAISAL IS CONDUCTED AND TO INCREASE THE FEE FOR REINSTATING AN EXPIRED REAL ESTATE APPRAISER TRAINEE REGISTRATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE.

Carl FordRepublican

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A SAFETY BUFFER AROUND FIRST RESPONDERS WHILE THEY ARE IN THE LAWFUL PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES.

Chris MeasmerRepublican

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON REGULATORY ACTIONS AFFECTING COMMERCIAL AND RECREATIONAL FISHING PENDING REVIEW AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NORTH CAROLINA COLLABORATORY STUDY OF THE COASTAL AND MARINE FISHERIES OF THE STATE AND TO REESTABLISH THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON SEAFOOD AND AQUACULTURE.

Bobby HanigRepublican

AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS STATUTORY CHANGES RELATED TO THE OPERATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION.

Jim BurginRepublican

AN ACT TO MAKE CERTAIN MODIFICATIONS RELATED TO THE CRIMINAL LAWS OF NORTH CAROLINA AND TO APPROPRIATE CERTAIN FUNDS.

IV John R. BellRepublican

AN ACT TO IMPROVE MATERNAL HEALTH OUTCOMES AND REDUCE MATERNAL HEALTH DISPARITIES IN NORTH CAROLINA THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HIGH-RISK PREGNANCY CARE NAVIGATION PROGRAM, A PREGNANCY CONSULTATION HOTLINE, A CENTRALIZED CLINICAL INFORMATION HUB FOR MANAGING HIGH-RISK PREGNANCIES, AND STANDARDIZED REFERRAL PATHWAYS FOR HIGH-RISK PREGNANCIES; AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH, FOR THESE PURPOSES.

Monika Johnson-HostlerDemocrat

AN ACT ENACTING PROTECTIONS CONCERNING DEPLOYMENT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND RELATED TECHNOLOGIES IN ELECTIONS, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, THE COURTS, AND THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY IN THIS STATE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR IMPLEMENTATION.

Carolyn G. LoganDemocrat

AN ACT TO REDUCE PARENT COPAYMENTS FOR SUBSIDIZED CHILD CARE AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Brandon LoftonDemocrat

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO ISSUE A RED WOLF SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE FEES FROM THE PLATE TO SUPPORT RED WOLF CONSERVATION, TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND INITIAL ISSUANCE OF THE PLATE AND FOR CAMPUS PROMOTION OF THE PLATE, AND TO DIRECT NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY TO PROMOTE THE PLATE ON CAMPUS.

Cynthia BallDemocrat

AN ACT PROMOTING AGING WITH DIGNITY BY STRENGTHENING HOME- AND COMMUNITY-BASED CARE; IMPROVING LONG-TERM CARE OVERSIGHT; SUPPORTING FAMILY CAREGIVERS AND THE GERIATRIC WORKFORCE; APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR STRATEGIC STATE INVESTMENTS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF NORTH CAROLINA'S GROWING SENIOR POPULATION; AND REESTABLISHING A STUDY COMMISSION ON AGING.

Cynthia BallDemocrat

AN ACT TO IMPOSE A LIMITED MORATORIUM ON INITIATING CERTAIN SURFACE WATER TRANSFERS FROM THE CAPE FEAR RIVER BASIN, TO DIRECT THE NORTH CAROLINA COLLABORATORY TO STUDY THE CAPE FEAR RIVER BASIN, AND TO MAKE CERTAIN REVISIONS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION'S AUTHORITY TO REQUIRE REDUCTIONS TO EXISTING SURFACE WATER TRANSFERS FROM ANY RIVER BASIN IN THE STATE.

Jr. Ted DavisRepublican

AN ACT TO INCREASE THE PUNISHMENT FOR SECRET PEEPING OFFENSES IN WHICH THE VICTIM IS A MINOR.

Phil ShepardRepublican

AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO EMERGENCY RESPONSE FUNCTIONS WITHIN THE STATE AND TO MODIFY THE OPERATIONS OF THE OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL AND TO USE FUNDS TO EFFECTUATE THOSE PURPOSES.

Todd JohnsonRepublican

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FURTHER REGULATORY RELIEF TO THE CITIZENS OF NORTH CAROLINA.

Steve JarvisRepublican

AN ACT TO IMPOSE A SEVEN PERCENT INCOME TAX ON INCOME THAT EXCEEDS ONE MILLION DOLLARS AND TO DISTRIBUTE THOSE PROCEEDS TO THE PUBLIC SCHOOL FUND.

Sophia ChitlikDemocrat

AN ACT TO ENACT THE FRAMEWORK FOR UPGRADING TECHNOLOGY, UTILITIES, RESILIENCY, AND ECONOMIES NORTH CAROLINA INFRASTRUCTURE ACT; TO ESTABLISH THE NORTH CAROLINA INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT COMMISSION; AND TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSION TO DEVELOP AND SUBMIT A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT PLAN.

Michael V. LeeRepublican

AN ACT TO PROVIDE GREATER ACCESS TO AND COMPETITION FOR HEALTHCARE SERVICES, TO PROVIDE WHISTLEBLOWER AND EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION TO HEALTHCARE WORKERS, AND TO LIMIT THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION OF NOT-FOR-PROFIT HOSPITALS THAT RECEIVE STATE FUNDS.

Jim BurginRepublican

AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF PINEVILLE TO AUTHORIZE RESERVE POLICE AND THEIR COMPENSATION WHEN CALLED INTO ACTIVE DUTY.

DeAndrea SalvadorDemocrat

AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF ELECTRIC ASSISTED BICYCLE AND TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGULATION.

Michael V. LeeRepublican

AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO PROVIDE OVERSIGHT OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING OWNERS' ASSOCIATIONS AND THEIR MEMBERS AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO PUT FORTH A COMMITTEE REPORT AS WELL AS A PUBLIC REPORT.

Bill WardRepublican

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO WILSON COUNTY FOR UPGRADES TO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT.

Dante PittmanDemocrat

AN ACT TO INCREASE CHILD CARE SUBSIDY RATES TO THE SEVENTY-FIFTH PERCENTILE OF THE 2023 MARKET RATE STUDY, WITH AUTOMATIC INCREASES UPON COMPLETION OF SUBSEQUENT NEW STUDIES, TO SET A STATEWIDE RATE FLOOR, AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THOSE PURPOSES.

Brandon LoftonDemocrat