Bills & Legislation

AN ACT TO MODERNIZE DWI LAWS RELATING TO PREVENTION, ENFORCEMENT, AND RECOVERY AND TO SAVE LIVES OF OPERATORS, PASSENGERS, AND PEDESTRIANS BY REQUIRING MAGISTRATES TO EXPLAIN A FINDING OF NO PROBABLE CAUSE IN IMPLIED CONSENT CASES; TO INCREASE EFFICIENCY IN THE IMMEDIATE CIVIL PRETRIAL REVOCATION; TO REQUIRE IMPAIRED DRIVERS TO PAY THEIR FAIR SHARE OF THE COSTS OF THEIR PROCESSING; TO REDUCE UNNECESSARY MOTIONS BY ADMITTING ALCOHOL AND ORAL DRUG SCREENING TESTS TO PROVE THE ARRESTING OFFICER HAD PROBABLE CAUSE; TO HAVE TRANSPORTATION NETWORK DRIVERS MEET THE SAME STANDARDS AS BUS DRIVERS; TO ALLOW REPEAT OFFENDERS A METHOD TO PROVE THEIR SOBRIETY AND OBTAIN A LEGAL METHOD TO OPERATE A VEHICLE; AND TO MAKE IT A FELONY FOR A PERSON OF LAWFUL AGE TO AID AN UNDERAGE PERSON IN OBTAINING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WHEN THE UNDERAGE PERSON CAUSES SERIOUS INJURY TO THEMSELVES OR ANOTHER PERSON.

Eric AgerDemocrat

AN ACT TO MAKE BASE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT OPERATIONS OF STATE AGENCIES, DEPARTMENTS, AND INSTITUTIONS.

Michael V. LeeRepublican

AN ACT TO ENSURE VITAL FOOD SECURITY AND YOUTH PROGRAMS CONTINUE TO RECEIVE STATE FUNDING REGARDLESS OF PASSAGE OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET.

Sophia ChitlikDemocrat

AN ACT TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF NORTH CAROLINA TO ALLOW PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS BASED UPON AREA MEDIAN INCOME; TO MODIFY THE PROPERTY TAX HOMESTEAD CIRCUIT BREAKER; TO UPDATE AND MODIFY THE NONPROFIT LOW- OR MODERATE-INCOME HOUSING PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION; AND TO PROVIDE GRANT FUNDING TO THE NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO SUPPORT MORE FREQUENT PROPERTY REAPPRAISALS.

Eric AgerDemocrat

AN ACT RELATING TO THE 32ND SENATORIAL DISTRICT.

Jarrod LoweryRepublican

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO FORSYTH TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY FOR FIRST RESPONDER TRAINING.

Jarrod LoweryRepublican

AN ACT TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF MAGISTRATES SERVING IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY.

Mujtaba A. MohammedDemocrat

AN ACT TO ADD AN ENFORCEMENT MECHANISM AVAILABLE TO THE CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR REPEAT VIOLATIONS COMMITTED BY A CABLE SERVICE PROVIDER OF THE FEDERAL CUSTOMER SERVICE REQUIREMENTS OR THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE CABLE SERVICE PROVIDER'S AGREEMENT WITH CUSTOMERS.

Allen BuansiDemocrat

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR A SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH GRANT PROGRAM AND TO ESTABLISH A MENTAL HEALTH WORKER LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM.

Kandie D. SmithDemocrat

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO WAKABOOMEE FOR S.T.E.A.M. OPPORTUNITIES FOR RURAL AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.

Kanika BrownDemocrat

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO BE USED FOR GRANTS PROVIDING VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION TRAINING FOR INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATING IN A LOCAL JUDICIALLY MANAGED ACCOUNTABILITY AND RECOVERY COURT.

II Robert T. ReivesDemocrat

AN ACT TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE TO REQUIRE THE LEGISLATURE TO ENACT A PROPERTY TAX LEVY LIMIT.

Brian EchevarriaRepublican

AN ACT TO EXPAND THE DISABLED VETERAN PROPERTY TAX HOMESTEAD EXCLUSION BY EXCLUDING FROM TAXATION THE ENTIRE APPRAISED VALUE OF THE PRIMARY RESIDENCE AND TO REIMBURSE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR THEIR RESULTING REVENUE LOSS.

Sarah CrawfordDemocrat

AN ACT IMPOSING A FEE ON SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES.

Dennis RiddellRepublican

AN ACT REDIRECTING STATE FUNDS FOR CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTERS TO EVIDENCE-BASED MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; AND LIMITING THE USE OF STATE FUNDS FOR CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTERS.

Julie von HaefenDemocrat

AN ACT TO MODIFY THE GENERAL STATUTES REGARDING HEALTH CARE POWERS OF ATTORNEY, ADVANCE HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVES, AND ADVANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT BASED, IN PART, ON PROPOSALS IN THE UNIFORM HEALTH-CARE DECISIONS ACT, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE GENERAL STATUTES COMMISSION.

Jr. Ted DavisRepublican

AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE GENERAL STATUTES AND SESSION LAWS, INCLUDING REPEALING OBSOLETE LANGUAGE DESCRIBING PAST TRANSFERS OR REORGANIZATIONS OF STATE AGENCIES, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE GENERAL STATUTES COMMISSION.

Jr. Ted DavisRepublican

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE RECURRING FUNDS TO THE WORKFORCE HOUSING LOAN PROGRAM.

Allen ChesserRepublican

AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS FOR ALL MUNICIPALITIES IN CATAWBA COUNTY BE HELD IN EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS.

Jay AdamsRepublican

AN ACT TO EXPAND THE FILM AND ENTERTAINMENT GRANT FUND.

Jr. Ted DavisRepublican

AN ACT TO EXTEND THE MORATORIUM ON SHELLFISH LEASING IN THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY AREA.

Jr. Ted DavisRepublican

AN ACT TO ENACT THE NORTH CAROLINA CROWN ACT TO CREATE A RESPECTFUL AND OPEN WORLD FOR NATURAL HAIR.

Natalie S. MurdockDemocrat

AN ACT TO CREATE A RURAL COMMUTER MICROTRANSIT PILOT GRANT PROGRAM.

II Robert T. ReivesDemocrat

AN ACT TO FUND TRAFFIC SIGNAL PREEMPTION TECHNOLOGY.

Kanika BrownDemocrat

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SOLUTIONS FOR IMPROVING ACCESS TO STATE GOVERNMENT WEBSITES AND TO PROMOTE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS TARGETED TO ADULTS, VETERANS, AND PERSONS PREVIOUSLY INCARCERATED SEEKING REENTRY INTO EMPLOYMENT MARKETS.

II Robert T. ReivesDemocrat

AN ACT TO MODIFY THE PROPERTY TAX AND SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS AFFORDED TO NONPROFIT HOSPITALS.

Jim BurginRepublican

AN ACT TO CREATE THE AVIATION CAPITAL PROJECT ACCOUNT AND THE ONE NORTH CAROLINA CAPITAL PROJECT PROGRAM, TO CREATE THE AEROSPACE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM AND AEROSPACE DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAMS, TO PROVIDE VARIOUS STATE AGENCIES WITH FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY AND AIRPORT INFRASTRUCTURE, AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THOSE PURPOSES.

II Robert T. ReivesDemocrat

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE NC PREKINDERGARTEN (NC PRE-K) FUNDS FOR IREDELL COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, INC.

Jeffrey C. McNeelyRepublican

AN ACT TO INCREASE STATE TROOPERS IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY, TO INCREASE MAGISTRATES IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY, TO REVISE CERTAIN PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO STOP FOR A SCHOOL BUS AND AUTHORIZE THE USE OF VEHICLE REGISTRATION AS PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE OF RESPONSIBILITY, TO PROHIBIT DISCLOSURE OF HIGHWAY CAMERA VIDEO RECORDS STORED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS, TO EXPAND THE OPERATIONAL HOURS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION METROLINA TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT CENTER IN CHARLOTTE, TO INCREASE THE MONETARY PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE MOVE OVER LAW, TO ADD A MONETARY PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE STREET TAKEOVER LAW, TO ESTABLISH THE OFFENSE OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY BY RECKLESS BOATING, AND TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR ASSAULT ON PUBLIC TRANSIT OPERATORS.

Carolyn G. LoganDemocrat

AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS TO STUDY AND RECOMMEND SYSTEMIC IMPROVEMENTS TO THE INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENT PROCESS, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY.

MD Timothy ReederRepublican

AN ACT TO ALLOW CHATHAM COUNTY TO IMPLEMENT AND ENFORCE THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE ENACTED ON NOVEMBER 18, 2024, AND AN ACCOMPANYING ZONING MAP.

II Robert T. ReivesDemocrat

AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF FUEL GAS DETECTORS IN ROOMS OR AREAS CONTAINING AN APPLIANCE FUELED BY PROPANE, NATURAL GAS, OR ANY LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS FOR CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION BUILDINGS.

II Robert T. ReivesDemocrat

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A PILOT PROGRAM WITHIN THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FERRY DIVISION, TO OPERATE A HOVERCRAFT FERRY ON THE HATTERAS-OCRACOKE ROUTE AND TO STUDY THE LONG-TERM FEASIBILITY OF REDUCING DREDGING COSTS AND REPLACING THE OBSOLESCING DIESEL FERRY FLEET.

II Robert T. ReivesDemocrat

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO ASSIST SMALL BUSINESSES ADVERSELY IMPACTED BY COVID-19.

Kandie D. SmithDemocrat

AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE LAWS AFFECTING THE EMPLOYMENT, LICENSURE, AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FLEXIBILITY TO LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS IN SETTING THE SCHOOL CALENDAR.

Amanda P. CookDemocrat

AN ACT TO CONVEY CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY ON WHICH IS SITUATED THE NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY CHANCELLOR'S RESIDENCE.

Gladys A. RobinsonDemocrat

AN ACT REPEALING THE BAN ON PUBLIC EMPLOYEE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Sophia ChitlikDemocrat

AN ACT TO DIRECT THE OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE FERRY DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE TRANSPORTATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.

Bill RabonRepublican

AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE CENTER FOR SAFER SCHOOLS TO DEVELOP A PRESENTATION ON THE CONSEQUENCES OF GUN USE AND TO REQUIRE LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS TO PROVIDE THE PRESENTATION TO ALL STUDENTS IN GRADE SEVEN AND GRADE NINE IN PUBLIC SCHOOL UNITS.

Jim BurginRepublican

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 MODERNIZE AND SIMPLIFY THE STATE HUMAN RESOURCES SYSTEM AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Kevin CorbinRepublican

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 REGULATING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CHATBOT LICENSING, SAFETY, AND PRIVACY IN NORTH CAROLINA.

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