Bills & Legislation

AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE USE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES IN CERTAIN CONTEXTS, PURSUANT TO A REVIEW DIRECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE GENERAL STATUTES COMMISSION.

Jr. Ted DavisRepublican

AN ACT TO ALLOW THE CONCEALED CARRY OF BLADED WEAPONS IF CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS ARE MET.

Keith KidwellRepublican

AN ACT AMENDING THE WAGE AND HOUR ACT TO REQUIRE EMPLOYERS TO PROVIDE A TWENTY-MINUTE PAID BREAK TO ANY EMPLOYEE WORKING A SHIFT OF SIX HOURS OR MORE.

Allison A. DahleDemocrat

AN ACT AUTHORIZING COUNTIES TO PROVIDE THAT ASSESSMENTS MAY BE PAID IN EITHER SEMIANNUAL OR ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS.

Nasif MajeedIndependent

AN ACT TO UPDATE AND CLARIFY THE NORTH CAROLINA ENGINEERING AND LAND SURVEYING ACT, MODIFYING LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, BOARD POWERS, DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES, AND OTHER PROVISIONS TO ENHANCE PROFESSIONAL REGULATION AND PRACTICE.

Dean ArpRepublican

AN ACT TO ALLOW THE REGISTER OF DEEDS TO REFUSE TO RECORD CERTAIN SUSPICIOUS INSTRUMENTS, TO AUTHORIZE THE REGISTER OF DEEDS TO REQUIRE NON-TRUSTED SUBMITTERS TO PRODUCE A GOVERNMENT-ISSUED PHOTOGRAPHIC IDENTIFICATION CARD BEFORE RECORDING A DEED OR CERTAIN OTHER INSTRUMENTS, TO REQUIRE THE REGISTER OF DEEDS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO A FRAUD DETECTION ALERT SYSTEM, TO REQUIRE A STUDY OF ALTERNATIVE FRAUD DETECTION ALERT SYSTEMS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXPEDITED CAUSE OF ACTION TO QUIET TITLE AFTER AN ATTEMPTED FRAUDULENT CONVEYANCE.

Ya LiuDemocrat

AN ACT TO INCREASE THE EXCLUSION AMOUNT UNDER THE ELDERLY OR DISABLED PROPERTY TAX HOMESTEAD EXCLUSION, TO EXPAND THE DISABLED VETERAN PROPERTY TAX HOMESTEAD EXCLUSION, TO CREATE THE HOMEOWNER ADVANTAGE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF PROGRAM AND THE ELDERLY PROPERTY TAX HOMESTEAD CIRCUIT BREAKER PROGRAM AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THOSE PROGRAMS, AND TO CREATE EXEMPTIONS TO THE FORCED SALE OF A HOMESTEAD.

Brian EchevarriaRepublican

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO PRODUCE A TURTLE RESCUE TEAM SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATE.

Allison A. DahleDemocrat

AN ACT ADOPTING THE CAROLINA BALLOONFEST HELD IN THE CITY OF STATESVILLE AS THE OFFICIAL BALLOON RALLY OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.

Todd CarverRepublican

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE WORKFORCE DIPLOMA PROGRAM AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Tricia Ann CothamRepublican

AN ACT TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION TO STUDY HOW PARENT INVOLVEMENT CAN REDUCE RECURRING STUDENT DISCIPLINE ISSUES.

Brent JacksonRepublican

AN ACT TO REPLACE THE REQUIRED DISCLOSURE OF RECORDS CONCERNING THE MENTAL HEALTH OR CAPACITY OF AN APPLICANT FOR A CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT WITH A "YES" OR "NO" STATEMENT INDICATING WHETHER THE PERSON OR ENTITY HAS INFORMATION THAT THE APPLICANT HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED BY A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL WITH A MENTAL ILLNESS.

Keith KidwellRepublican

AN ACT TO PROTECT THE YOUTH FROM THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF VAPING AND NICOTINE ADDICTION BY RAISING THE LEGAL SALES AGE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO AGE 21 AND TO REQUIRE A TOBACCO RETAIL SALES PERMIT.

Donnie LoftisRepublican

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR A SOUND BASIC EDUCATION FOR EVERY CHILD IN NORTH CAROLINA.

Julie von HaefenDemocrat

AN ACT TO REDUCE SINGLE-USE FOODWARE IN TAKE-OUT AND DELIVERY OF PREPARED MEALS.

Julie von HaefenDemocrat

AN ACT PROVIDING THAT VETERANS, THEIR DEPENDENTS, AND OTHER COVERED INDIVIDUALS UNDER THE VETERANS ACCESS, CHOICE, AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT WHO QUALIFY FOR ADMISSION TO AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION ARE ELIGIBLE TO BE CHARGED IN-STATE TUITION WITHOUT REGARD TO THE NUMBER OF YEARS THAT HAVE ELAPSED SINCE THEIR DISCHARGE FROM A PERIOD OF ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE OF NINETY DAYS OR MORE.

Charles SmithDemocrat

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A BUILDING IN WINSTON-SALEM FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS.

Kyle HallRepublican

AN ACT TO SPECIFY INSTRUCTION ON MUSIC AND VISUAL ARTS IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.

Becky CarneyDemocrat

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO HOKE COUNTY FOR UPGRADES AT THE ROCKFISH PARK IN THE TOWN OF RAEFORD.

Rodney D. PierceDemocrat

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE BOYS &amp GIRLS CLUBS OF DURHAM AND ORANGE COUNTIES.

Allen BuansiDemocrat

AN ACT TO LEGALIZE AND REGULATE THE SALE, POSSESSION, AND USE OF CANNABIS IN NORTH CAROLINA.

Jordan LopezDemocrat

AN ACT TO GIVE EQUAL CREDIT TO COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND HIGH SCHOOL COURSES TAKEN BY CAREER AND COLLEGE PROMISE STUDENTS.

David WillisRepublican

AN ACT DIRECTING THE NORTH CAROLINA INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE TO STUDY THE LEGALIZATION OF MEDICAL AID IN DYING IN NORTH CAROLINA; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THIS PURPOSE.

Pricey HarrisonDemocrat

AN ACT TO REDUCE THE EARLY VOTING PERIOD FOR ALL ELECTIONS OTHER THAN THE GENERAL ELECTION FROM SEVENTEEN DAYS TO SIX DAYS.

Brent JacksonRepublican

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO CASWELL COUNTY FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE CASVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT'S FACILITY.

Renée A. PriceDemocrat

AN ACT TO KEEP THE COMMON BOUNDARY LINE BETWEEN LINCOLN COUNTY AND CATAWBA COUNTY AS THE CURRENTLY RECOGNIZED COMMON BOUNDARY LINE THAT IS USED BY THE COUNTIES FOR TAXATION PURPOSES AND REFLECTED IN THE COUNTIES' GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS MAPS.

Heather H. RhyneRepublican

AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO COMPLETE PHASE ONE AND PHASE TWO OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AT THE FORT FISHER STATE HISTORIC SITE.

Jr. Ted DavisRepublican

AN ACT ENACTING THE DIVINE NINE SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATE ACT BY ESTABLISHING A SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATE AND ADJUSTING THE FEES AND DISTRIBUTION OF FEES FOR VARIOUS OTHER SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATES RELATED TO DIVINE NINE FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES.

James RobersonDemocrat

AN ACT TO DIRECT THE LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION TO STUDY AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE STATE, TO MAKE HOUSING DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF "SOURCE OF INCOME" A VIOLATION OF THE STATE FAIR HOUSING ACT, TO EXPAND WORKFORCE HOUSING BY PROVIDING CURRENT AND ONGOING FUNDING FOR THE HOUSING TRUST FUND, TO PROHIBIT CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES FROM REPORTING LAWSUITS FOR EJECTMENT THAT DO NOT RESULT IN A JUDGMENT FOR THE LANDLORD, AND TO ESTABLISH THE OPTIONAL CREDIT REPORTING FOR TENANTS OF SUBSIDIZED HOUSING PROGRAM.

Jordan LopezDemocrat

AN ACT TO REESTABLISH THE NORTH CAROLINA COORDINATE SYSTEM OF 1983.

Mark PlessRepublican

AN ACT PROTECTING WORKERS' RIGHTS IN NORTH CAROLINA AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Carolyn G. LoganDemocrat

AN ACT TO ALLOW A LOTTERY WINNER TO CHOOSE TO TREAT AS CONFIDENTIAL THEIR IDENTIFYING INFORMATION.

Carolyn G. LoganDemocrat

AN ACT TO INCREASE VARIOUS FEES FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA BOARD OF NURSING.

Donna McDowell WhiteRepublican

AN ACT TO ALLOW THE USE OF EPINEPHRINE NASAL SPRAY IN ADDITION TO AUTO-INJECTORS IN SCHOOLS.

Donny LambethRepublican

AN ACT AMENDING THE WAGE AND HOUR ACT TO ALLOW EMPLOYEES TO USE SICK LEAVE FOR THE CARE OF FAMILY MEMBERS.

Carla D. CunninghamIndependent

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE NURSING FELLOWS PROGRAM AT WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR CURRICULUM SUPPORT FOR NURSING STUDENTS AT WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY.

Donny LambethRepublican

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT, HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPORT, AND NONPROFIT INITIATIVES ACROSS SWAIN, JACKSON, AND TRANSYLVANIA COUNTIES.

Mike ClampittRepublican

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE ARTS COUNCIL, INC., TO SUPPORT THE ANNUAL 1LOVE FESTIVAL IN THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM.

Amber M. BakerDemocrat

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE UNITED WAY OF FORSYTH COUNTY TO FUND SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAMS.

Amber M. BakerDemocrat

AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF SOCIAL SERVICES, TO FUND ADDITIONAL ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES WORKERS AT COUNTY DEPARTMENTS OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO INVESTIGATE AN INCREASING VOLUME OF ELDER ABUSE REPORTS.

Renée A. PriceDemocrat

AN ACT TO EXCLUDE MOTOR VEHICLES OWNED BY A VETERAN WITH A ONE HUNDRED PERCENT DISABILITY RATING FROM THE PROPERTY TAX.

Bill WardRepublican

AN ACT INCREASING VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEES FOR PRIVATE PASSENGER VEHICLES TO FUND STATE HIGHWAY PATROL SALARIES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO PROVIDE COMPENSATION INCREASES TO MEMBERS OF THE STATE HIGHWAY PATROL.

Mike ClampittRepublican

AN ACT TO REPEAL SECTION 2 OF S.L. 2024-31.

IV John R. BellRepublican

AN ACT TO MAKE INCOME RECEIVED FROM A NORTH CAROLINA STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT RETIREMENT PLAN, OR A FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RETIREMENT PLAN, EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX.

Mike SchietzeltRepublican

AN ACT TO ALLOW ENLISTED MEMBERS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD WITH A RANK OF E-1 THROUGH E-5 WHO RESIDE IN NORTH CAROLINA TO DEDUCT THEIR FEDERAL BASIC PAY FROM THE INCOME TAX.

Donnie LoftisRepublican

AN ACT TO MODIFY THE CHAPTER REGARDING PAYMENTS TO SUBCONTRACTORS TO AUGMENT THE PROTECTIONS AFFORDED BY THAT CHAPTER.

John L. LoweryRepublican

AN ACT TO ALLOW THE WILDLIFE RESOURCES COMMISSION TO ISSUE ELK PERMITS BY RAFFLE AND AUCTION.

Cody HuneycuttRepublican

AN ACT TO AMEND THE ON-SITE SUBSURFACE WASTEWATER STATUTES.

Harry WarrenRepublican

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION EXEMPTION TO NORTH CAROLINA'S STUDENT VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS.

Jonathan L. AlmondRepublican

AN ACT TO ENACT THE NORTH CAROLINA UNIFORM ELECTRONIC WILLS ACT; TO MAKE UPDATES TO THE ELECTIVE SHARE STATUTES; TO UPDATE STATUTES RELATING TO TRUST ADMINISTRATION; AND TO MAKE REVISIONS TO THE YEAR'S ALLOWANCE STATUTES, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE ESTATE PLANNING AND FIDUCIARY LAW SECTION OF THE NORTH CAROLINA BAR ASSOCIATION.

Sarah StevensRepublican