Bills & Legislation

AN ACT TO REGULATE THE USE OF DEEPFAKES AND DECEPTIVE ADVERTISEMENTS IN ELECTIONS AND PROTECT MINORS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC FROM MISUSE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND SYNTHETIC MEDIA.

Harry WarrenRepublican

AN ACT TO IMPROVE THE FUNCTION AND ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FROM AND THE OPERATIONS OF REGIONAL COUNCILS OF GOVERNMENT.

Bryan CohnDemocrat

AN ACT TO ENACT THE UNIFORM CHILD ABDUCTION PREVENTION ACT AND TO ENACT ARTICLE THREE OF THE UNIFORM UNREGULATED CHILD CUSTODY TRANSFER ACT, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE GENERAL STATUTES COMMISSION.

Jr. Ted DavisRepublican

AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PROVIDE MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR LICENSURE IN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGES.

Jerry "Alan" BransonRepublican

AN ACT TO CLARIFY LAW REGARDING CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS.

Donnie LoftisRepublican

AN ACT TO REENACT THE PISTOL PURCHASE PERMIT LAW AND ALSO REQUIRE A PERMIT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A LONG GUN.

Julie von HaefenDemocrat

AN ACT TO GIVE RIGHTS OF INFORMATION AND NOTIFICATION TO VICTIMS REGARDING SEXUAL ASSAULT EXAMINATION KITS.

Julie von HaefenDemocrat

AN ACT TO DIRECT THE STATE BOARD OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO REVISE ITS FUNDING MODEL FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND ESTABLISH ENROLLMENT INCREASE RESERVE, TO EXPAND FUNDING FOR COOPERATIVE INNOVATIVE HIGH SCHOOLS, TO CREATE GRANT PROGRAMS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION TO PROMOTE CTE PROGRAMS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY COLLEGE ENROLLMENT TO PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS.

II Robert T. ReivesDemocrat

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE A LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO BORROW MONEY FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACCELERATING A LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECT THAT IS IDENTIFIED FOR FUNDING UNDER THE STATE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (STIP).

Matthew WinslowRepublican

AN ACT TO ALLOW A REGIONAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY TO OPERATE A BUSPOOL MORE THAN TEN MILES BEYOND ITS TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION.

II Robert T. ReivesDemocrat

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE INTENTIONAL RELEASE OF POLLUTING EMISSIONS, INCLUDING STRATOSPHERIC AEROSOL INJECTION, CLOUD SEEDING, AND ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIO FREQUENCY, INTO THE ATMOSPHERE TO ALTER THE TEMPERATURE, WEATHER, OR THE INTENSITY OF SUNLIGHT.

Jonathan L. AlmondRepublican

AN ACT TO CREATE ADDITIONAL CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN FRAUDULENT INSTRUMENTS; TO ESTABLISH A FORM OF EXPEDITED RELIEF FOR VICTIMS OF A FRAUDULENT INSTRUMENT; AND TO MODIFY STATUTES AFFECTING THE RECORDING OF DEEDS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS.

II Robert T. ReivesDemocrat

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR TRAINING AND TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES TO PREVENT AND DETER DEED AND TITLE FRAUD.

II Robert T. ReivesDemocrat

AN ACT REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AND MILITARY AFFAIRS TO ENHANCE OVERALL MAINTENANCE OF THE STATE'S VETERANS CEMETERIES.

Diane WheatleyRepublican

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS.

Wyatt GableRepublican

AN ACT CLARIFYING PERMITTED TRADE PRACTICES WITH RESPECT TO INSURANCE REBATES, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE.

Chris HumphreyRepublican

AN ACT TO DIRECT THE LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FUTURE OF FIREFIGHTING IN RURAL AREAS OF THE STATE.

Jr. A. Reece PyrtleRepublican

AN ACT RAISING THE STATE MINIMUM WAGE AND INDEXING FOR AUTOMATIC INCREASES AND REQUIRING PAYMENT OF ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS IN ACTIONS FOR UNPAID WAGES.

Marcia MoreyDemocrat

AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE RECOVERY-FRIENDLY WORKPLACE PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Cody HuneycuttRepublican

AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE REPORTING OF A LOST OR STOLEN FIREARM.

Tracy ClarkDemocrat

AN ACT PROHIBITING THE INCLUSION OF CERTAIN AUTOMOBILE PHYSICAL DAMAGE INSURANCE COVERAGE IN A CREDIT PROPERTY INSURANCE POLICY, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE.

Chris HumphreyRepublican

AN ACT TO RECOGNIZE AND PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF THE DAN AND HAW RIVER ECOSYSTEMS AND TO RECOGNIZE AND PROTECT THE RIGHT OF THE PEOPLE OF NORTH CAROLINA TO A HEALTHY ECOSYSTEM FOR THOSE RIVERS.

Pricey HarrisonDemocrat

AN ACT TO REDUCE ROADSIDE AND OTHER LITTERING AND TO ENCOURAGE RECYCLING BY REQUIRING A DEPOSIT ON BEVERAGE CONTAINERS AND REQUIRING REDEMPTION CENTERS TO ACCEPT RETURNED BEVERAGE CONTAINERS AND REFUND THE DEPOSITS.

Kanika BrownDemocrat

AN ACT TO DIRECT THE STATE BOARD OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO INCLUDE THE HEALTH SCIENCES LOCATIONS IN THE FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT STUDENT CALCULATION OF THE RESPECTIVE MAIN CAMPUSES OF CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR THE PURPOSES OF MAINTAINING MULTICAMPUS CENTER STATUS.

John SaulsRepublican

AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF AGING AND ADULT SERVICES, TO ENHANCE PROTECTIONS FOR RESIDENTS OF LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES BY MOVING THE STATE'S LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM TOWARD NATIONAL STANDARDS.

Carla D. CunninghamIndependent

AN ACT ADVANCING ECONOMIC SECURITY FOR ALL IN NORTH CAROLINA BY INCREASING THE STATE MINIMUM WAGE TO TWENTY-TWO DOLLARS PER HOUR, ADJUSTED FOR INFLATION ANNUALLY; MANDATING EQUAL PAY FOR EQUAL WORK; REQUIRING PAID SICK LEAVE, PAID FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE, AND WORKPLACE SAFETY, EMERGENCY, AND EVACUATION PROTECTIONS; RESTORING UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS ADJUSTED FOR INFLATION AND STUDYING UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR APP-BASED "GIG ECONOMY" WORKERS; INCREASING THE TIPPED MINIMUM WAGE; ENDING WAGE THEFT; REQUIRING THE FAIR ASSESSMENT OF PERSONS WITH CRIMINAL HISTORIES BY "BANNING THE BOX"; REPEALING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING RESTRICTIONS; REENACTING THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT AND TAX CREDITS FOR CHILD AND DEPENDENT CARE EXPENSES; CREATING A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION THAT FIRST RESPONDERS, HEALTH CARE WORKERS, AND ESSENTIAL SERVICE WORKERS INFECTED BY THE CORONAVIRUS CONTRACTED THE DISEASE IN THE COURSE OF EMPLOYMENT; AND PROVIDING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR A COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR RETIREES OF THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, THE CONSOLIDATED JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM, THE LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT SYSTEM, AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

Pricey HarrisonDemocrat

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO GUILFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS FOR HIGH DOSAGE TUTORING AND LEARNING HUBS.

Tracy ClarkDemocrat

AN ACT TO MODIFY THE DISABLED VETERAN PROPERTY TAX HOMESTEAD EXCLUSION TO EXCLUDE FROM TAXATION THE APPRAISED VALUE OF A PRIMARY RESIDENCE OWNED BY A DISABLED VETERAN THAT IS EQUAL TO THE VETERAN'S DISABILITY RATING RANGE.

Carla D. CunninghamIndependent

AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP OR PURCHASE AND DISSEMINATE A SCREENING ASSESSMENT FOR ACADEMICALLY OR INTELLECTUALLY GIFTED CHILDREN TO BE ADMINISTERED IN SIXTH GRADE.

Rodney D. PierceDemocrat

AN ACT TO REMOVE CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY FROM THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SOUTHPORT.

Charles W. MillerRepublican

AN ACT REMOVING CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY FROM THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SOUTHPORT.

Charles W. MillerRepublican

AN ACT REMOVING CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY FROM THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF MAGGIE VALLEY.

Mark PlessRepublican

AN ACT TO EXPAND EMERGENCY JUDGE ELIGIBILITY BY ALLOWING JUDGES WHO SERVED AS BOTH A SUPERIOR COURT AND DISTRICT COURT JUDGE PRIOR TO RETIREMENT TO BE AN EMERGENCY JUDGE ON EITHER COURT.

Rodney D. PierceDemocrat

AN ACT TO ENACT THE UNIFORM COMMUNITY PROPERTY DISPOSITION AT DEATH ACT, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE GENERAL STATUTES COMMISSION.

Sarah StevensRepublican

AN ACT PROVIDING THAT THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE SHALL EXERCISE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ONLY WITHIN THE CITY'S CONTIGUOUS CORPORATE LIMITS.

Phil ShepardRepublican

AN ACT TO MODIFY THE NASH COUNTY OCCUPANCY TAX.

Allen ChesserRepublican

AN ACT TO UPDATE THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT.

Cody HuneycuttRepublican

AN ACT TO DESIGNATE THE NORTH CAROLINA RICE FESTIVAL HELD AT THE BRUNSWICK TOWN STATE HISTORIC SITE IN THE COMMUNITY OF WINNABOW AS THE OFFICIAL RICE FESTIVAL OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.

Charles W. MillerRepublican

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE TOWN OF HOPE MILLS FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL PROJECTS.

Brent JacksonRepublican

AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION TO STUDY METHODS OF INCREASING TEACHER PLANNING TIME.

Brent JacksonRepublican

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A PILOT PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS TO ATTEND A FIELD TRIP TO THE LEGISLATIVE BUILDING.

Rodney D. PierceDemocrat

AN ACT TO RESTORE THE AUTHORITY TO INITIATE DOWN-ZONING IN THE TOWNS OF CORNELIUS, DAVIDSON, AND HUNTERSVILLE.

Beth HelfrichDemocrat

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE GREENSBORO TRANSIT AGENCY.

Jerry "Alan" BransonRepublican

AN ACT TO INCREASE ACCESS TO LEGISLATIVE RECORDS, TO REPEAL CHANGES REGARDING THE ARCHIVING OF RECORDS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO AMEND CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS REGARDING FEDERAL POLITICAL COMMITTEES AND POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS.

Lindsey PratherDemocrat

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY TO GUILFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS IN ADOPTING THE SCHOOL CALENDAR.

III Amos L. QuickDemocrat

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

Laura BuddDemocrat

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO HISPANIC GRASSROOTS TO SUPPORT ITS EDUCATION OUTREACH SERVICES.

Donna McDowell WhiteRepublican

AN ACT TO RESTORE THE AUTHORITY TO INITIATE DOWN-ZONING IN THE CITY OF HIGH POINT.

III Amos L. QuickDemocrat

AN ACT TO REENACT THE NORTH CAROLINA CHILD TAX CREDIT, TO EXPAND THE NORTH CAROLINA PREKINDERGARTEN (NC PRE-K) PROGRAM AND INCREASE CARE SUBSIDY BY APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THOSE PURPOSES, TO PROVIDE LUNCH IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AT NO COST TO STUDENTS THROUGH AN ALLOCATION BASED ON SCHOOL FOOD AUTHORITY EVALUATIONS, TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR PUBLIC CHILD CARE PROVIDED BY COMMUNITY COLLEGES, AND TO REQUIRE A REPORT ON THE FEASIBILITY AND ADVISABILITY OF A HIGH SCHOOL CHILD CARE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM.

Carolyn G. LoganDemocrat

AN ACT TO CREATE AN ALTERNATIVE REMEDY FOR THE EXPEDITED REMOVAL OF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY.

Carla D. CunninghamIndependent