Bills & Legislation

AN ACT TO PROVIDE A TEMPORARY SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR EQUIPMENT DESIGNED TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS FROM ACCESSING FIREARMS.

Allison A. DahleDemocrat

AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE LAWS GOVERNING UNIT OWNER ASSOCIATIONS AND LOT OWNER ASSOCIATIONS, TO MANDATE PRELITIGATION MEDIATION OF DISPUTES BETWEEN OWNERS' ASSOCIATIONS AND THEIR MEMBERS, AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO COLLECT AND REPORT ON COMPLAINTS SUBMITTED TO IT INVOLVING SUCH DISPUTES.

Ya LiuDemocrat

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE KERNERSVILLE EVENT CENTER.

Donny LambethRepublican

AN ACT TO REGULATE THE DISSEMINATION AND REMOVAL OR DESTRUCTION OF BOOKING PHOTOGRAPHS.

Kanika BrownDemocrat

AN ACT TO REINSTATE EDUCATION-BASED SALARY SUPPLEMENTS FOR TEACHERS AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL, INCLUDING SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS, AND TO REQUIRE LOCAL BOARDS OF EDUCATION TO PUBLICIZE SALARY SCHEDULES FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS AND PHYSICAL THERAPISTS.

Julie von HaefenDemocrat

AN ACT TO ADOPT THE LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLE AS THE OFFICIAL SALTWATER REPTILE OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.

AN ACT TO RESTORE RECREATIONAL FISHING FOR SUMMER FLOUNDER AND RED SNAPPER IN NORTH CAROLINA THROUGH THE CREATION OF A FOUR-YEAR PILOT PROGRAM.

AN ACT TO AMEND THE NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION TO MODIFY THE PROCESS FOR FILLING A VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE, AUDITOR, TREASURER, SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION, ATTORNEY GENERAL, COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF LABOR, AND COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE.

Kyle HallRepublican

AN ACT TO LABEL FOODS WITH VACCINES AND PROHIBIT HARMFUL FOOD ADDITIVES.

Matthew WinslowRepublican

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 TO ESTABLISH DRUG-FREE HOMELESS SERVICE ZONES AND INCREASE THE PUNISHMENT IMPOSED FOR COMMITTING CERTAIN DRUG OFFENSES IN A DRUG-FREE HOMELESS SERVICE ZONE.

Heather H. RhyneRepublican

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 TO ENACT THE CUT AUTHORIZATION RED TAPE EFFICIENTLY AND FACILITATE INTERVENTIONS RAPIDLY, START TREATMENT ACT.

IV John R. BellRepublican

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 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 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 TO PROVIDE THAT THE LAWS REGULATING GAMING DO NOT APPLY TO CERTAIN SOCIAL GAMES PLAYED IN A PRIVATE RESIDENCE, HOME, OR COMMUNITY CLUBHOUSE.

David WillisRepublican

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 REVISE THE OFFENSES OF FIRST AND SECOND DEGREE BURGLARY AND TO ENHANCE THE PUNISHMENT IMPOSED FOR CERTAIN BURGLARY AND BREAKING OR ENTERING OFFENSES COMMITTED BY A PERSON IN POSSESSION OF A FIREARM OR OTHER DEADLY WEAPON.

Jennifer BalkcomRepublican

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 REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT RULES MODIFYING HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS AND TO PROVIDE FOR A MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTION PATHWAY TO PROVIDE MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTION OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD AND TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT EMERGENCY RULES FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS ACT.

David WillisRepublican

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 TO CLARIFY VARIOUS MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER LAWS.

Dana JonesRepublican

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 PROVIDE TRAINING TO STUDENTS AND SCHOOL PERSONNEL ON RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING WHEN A PERSON IS EXPERIENCING A SEIZURE.

Keith KidwellRepublican

AN ACT TO REQUIRE RESTITUTION IN THE FORM OF CHILD SUPPORT IF THE VICTIM OF A FELONY DEATH BY VEHICLE OFFENSE WAS THE PARENT OF A MINOR CHILD.

Mike ClampittRepublican