Bills & Legislation

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

AN ACT TO LOWER HEALTHCARE COSTS, INCREASE COMPETITION IN THE HEALTH INSURANCE MARKET, AND IMPROVE VALUE AND TRANSPARENCY BY LEVERAGING THE STATE'S PURCHASING POWER; TO ESTABLISH A LOW-COST, AFFORDABLE HEALTH PLAN OPTION ON THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT HEALTH INSURANCE MARKETPLACE; TO CREATE A HEALTHCARE PURCHASING CONSORTIUM TO ALIGN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT; TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR IMPLEMENTATION; TO CONTINUE AND EXPAND HEALTHY OPPORTUNITIES ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION; TO ELIMINATE CERTIFICATE OF NEED REVIEW FOR INPATIENT REHABILITATION SERVICES, REHABILITATION FACILITIES, AND REHABILITATION BEDS; TO PROVIDE GREATER PROTECTION FOR ESSENTIAL RURAL HEALTH SERVICES; AND TO PRESERVE COMPETITION IN HEALTHCARE BY REGULATING THE CONSOLIDATION AND CONVEYANCE OF HOSPITALS.

Maria CervaniaDemocrat

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE LAKE NORMAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE SMITHVILLE REVITALIZATION PLAN AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

Beth HelfrichDemocrat

AN ACT TO DIRECT ELECTRIC PUBLIC UTILITIES TO CONDUCT GRID UTILIZATION PLANNING.

Bob BrinsonRepublican

AN ACT TO PERMIT THE CHAIR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION TO HIRE TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES THROUGH THE TEMPORARY SOLUTIONS PROGRAM.

Lisa S. BarnesRepublican

AN ACT ALLOWING AN INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR TIPS.

Dana JonesRepublican

AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY WELL-BEING, TO EXPAND ACCESS TO TEEN MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING AND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING.

Brandon LoftonDemocrat

AN ACT TO REVISE LAWS GOVERNING OUTDOOR ADVERTISING.

Steve JarvisRepublican

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

Kyle HallRepublican

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 BASE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT OPERATIONS OF STATE DEPARTMENTS, INSTITUTIONS, AND AGENCIES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Donny LambethRepublican

AN ACT PROVIDING STATE EMPLOYEES WITH PAID BEREAVEMENT LEAVE OF UP TO FORTY HOURS ON DEATH OF AN IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER AND EIGHT HOURS ON DEATH OF A COLLEAGUE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Zack HawkinsDemocrat

AN ACT TO EXPAND ACCESS TO QUANTUM COMPUTING CLASSES FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS, TO ESTABLISH THE QUANTUM COMPUTING GRANT PROGRAM AT THE NORTH CAROLINA COLLABORATORY, AND TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR CERTAIN BUSINESSES.

Zack HawkinsDemocrat

AN ACT AMENDING THE UTILITIES AND TAX LAWS RELATIVE TO DATA CENTERS.

Carolyn G. LoganDemocrat

AN ACT TO MODIFY THE ELDERLY OR DISABLED PROPERTY TAX HOMESTEAD EXCLUSION, TO EXPAND THE PROPERTY TAX HOMESTEAD CIRCUIT BREAKER AND TO REIMBURSE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR THEIR RESULTING REVENUE LOSS, AND TO PROVIDE GRANT FUNDING TO THE NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO SUPPORT MORE FREQUENT PROPERTY TAX REAPPRAISALS.

Phil RubinDemocrat

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT GAMBLING IN PREDICTION MARKETS.

Pricey HarrisonDemocrat

AN ACT TO RESTORE CERTAIN LIMITATIONS PREVENTING ELECTRIC PUBLIC UTILITIES FROM RECOVERING HISTORIC FUEL COSTS FROM CUSTOMERS.

Kanika BrownDemocrat

AN ACT TO EXEMPT QUALIFYING MENSTRUATION PRODUCTS FROM THE STATE SALES TAX, TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO CERTIFY MENSTRUATION PRODUCTS THAT ARE FREE OF INTENTIONALLY ADDED PFAS, AND TO APPROPRIATE MONEY TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE.

Laura BuddDemocrat

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS FROM WEARING FACIAL COVERINGS AND TO REQUIRE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO BE CLEARLY IDENTIFIABLE.

Maria CervaniaDemocrat

AN ACT TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF NORTH CAROLINA TO PROVIDE TO THE PEOPLE THE POWER OF INITIATIVE.

Beth HelfrichDemocrat

AN ACT PROTECTING THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS INJURED DURING IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT.

Deb ButlerDemocrat

AN ACT TO IMPLEMENT VARIOUS CHANGES RECOMMENDED BY THE LEGISLATIVE JOINT CAUCUS FOR INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE LIVES OF NORTH CAROLINA CITIZENS WITH INTELLECTUAL OR OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

Zack HawkinsDemocrat

AN ACT TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF MAGISTRATES FOR MECKLENBURG COUNTY.

Kanika BrownDemocrat

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

Dean ArpRepublican

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR ALL INCOME-ELIGIBLE, FOUR-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NORTH CAROLINA PREKINDERGARTEN (NC PRE-K) PROGRAM.

Amber M. BakerDemocrat

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE LEARNING AND ENRICHMENT IN AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS ADVISORY COUNCIL AND GRANT PROGRAM.

Zack HawkinsDemocrat