Bills & Legislation

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A HUMAN TRAFFICKING RECORDS COMMISSION WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO REVIEW AND RELEASE RECORDS RELATED TO THE EPSTEIN INVESTIGATION, TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES TO LEGISLATIVE PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY, TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION TO ASSIST THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING RECORDS COMMISSION, TO ALLOW ISSUANCE OF EXTREME RISK PROTECTION ORDERS, AND TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.

Sydney BatchDemocrat

AN ACT TO PROVIDE PAY INCREASES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS, TO ESTABLISH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL, AND TO ADDRESS THE STAFFING AND RETENTION CRISIS CREATED BY REPUBLICAN FAILURES TO FUND PUBLIC SAFETY.

Lisa GrafsteinDemocrat

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE NAME, IMAGE, AND LIKENESS AGENCY CONTRACTS AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN NAME, IMAGE, AND LIKENESS CONTRACTS FROM PUBLIC RECORDS REQUIREMENTS.

Amy S. GaleyRepublican

AN ACT TO REENACT AND INCREASE THE FUNDING FOR THE EMERGENCY PENSION FUND FOR SWORN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY.

Tricia Ann CothamRepublican

AN ACT REPEALING CERTIFICATE OF NEED LAWS FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES AND FOR INPATIENT REHABILITATION SERVICES, FACILITIES, AND BEDS; APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO IMPLEMENT THESE CHANGES AND DEVELOP A PLAN FOR THE PHASED ELIMINATION OF THE STATE'S REMAINING CERTIFICATE OF NEED LAWS; AND DELETING OBSOLETE DEFINITIONS FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FACILITIES THAT ARE NO LONGER SUBJECT TO CERTIFICATE OF NEED REVIEW.

Michael V. LeeRepublican

AN ACT TO PERMIT OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS TO BE AWARDED TO STUDENTS IN HOME SCHOOLS AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Jim BurginRepublican

AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS IN THE TOWN OF EVERETTS TAKE PLACE EVERY FOUR YEARS AND THAT MUNICIPAL OFFICERS IN THE TOWN OF EVERETTS HAVE FOUR-YEAR TERMS.

Shelly WillinghamDemocrat

AN ACT TO STUDY HOW TO IMPROVE TRANSPORTATION IN THE PIEDMONT TRIAD.

Jarrod LoweryRepublican

AN ACT TO INCREASE MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR PERSONAL CARE SERVICES AND PRIVATE DUTY NURSING SERVICES.

Jim BurginRepublican

AN ACT TO REMOVE CERTAIN DESCRIBED TERRITORY FROM THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF RED OAK.

Lisa S. BarnesRepublican

AN ACT REMOVING THE CAP ON SATELLITE ANNEXATIONS FOR THE TOWN OF EAST SPENCER.

Harry WarrenRepublican

AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM TO DELEGATE REZONING AUTHORITY TO THE JOINT CITY-COUNTY PLANNING BOARD SUBJECT TO APPEAL AND FINAL REVIEW RETAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL.

Kanika BrownDemocrat

AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE A STATE-RUN HEALTH BENEFITS EXCHANGE.

Jim BurginRepublican

AN ACT TO DEANNEX DESCRIBED PROPERTY FROM THE CITY OF WASHINGTON.

Bob BrinsonRepublican

AN ACT TO COMPREHENSIVELY ADDRESS HOUSING AFFORDABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY ISSUES AND NEEDS IN THE STATE.

Michael GarrettDemocrat

AN ACT TO STREAMLINE THE INSPECTION PROCESS FOR ADULT CARE HOMES.

Jim BurginRepublican

AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR CHILD WELFARE, FOSTER CARE, AND CHILD CARE.

Jim BurginRepublican

AN ACT DIRECTING THE NORTH CAROLINA RATE BUREAU TO AMEND THE EXISTING NAMED DRIVER EXCLUSION ENDORSEMENT FOR PERSONS RECEIVING FOSTER CARE, CLARIFYING THAT A FOSTER PARENT MAY TERMINATE AN ENDORSEMENT PROVIDING MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY COVERAGE FOR A PERSON RECEIVING FOSTER CARE IF THE OWNER NO LONGER PROVIDES FOSTER CARE, ESTABLISHING A FOSTER CARE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

Vickie SawyerRepublican

AN ACT REMOVING THE CAP ON SATELLITE ANNEXATIONS FOR THE CITY OF DUNN.

Jr. Howard PennyRepublican

AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO EXTEND ACCESS TO THE FEDERAL CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM TO CHILD CARE PROVIDERS OPERATING LICENSED CHILD CARE HOMES.

Jay J. ChaudhuriDemocrat

AN ACT TO REDUCE THE SEVERITY OF THE FELONY LEVEL AND GRANT PROSECUTORIAL DISCRETION IN CHILD CARE LICENSING VIOLATIONS.

Jay J. ChaudhuriDemocrat

AN ACT TO ALLOW FOR THE PLANNING BOARD TO HOLD HEARINGS AND MAKE FINAL DECISIONS FOR ZONING AMENDMENT REQUESTS IN THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM.

Jeff ZengerRepublican

AN ACT TO CHANGE THE TIMING AND MANNER OF REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS FOR THE CITY OF NEW BERN.

Bob BrinsonRepublican

AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF EDEN TO ENTER INTO AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT WITH DUKE ENERGY FOR PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF ANNEXATION.

Phil BergerRepublican

AN ACT TO REPEAL MULTIYEAR RATE-MAKING AUTHORITY AUTHORIZED BY S.L. 2021-165 AND TO DIRECT A REEXAMINATION OF PERFORMANCE-BASED RATE MAKING TO BETTER PROTECT NORTH CAROLINA CUSTOMERS.

Natalie S. MurdockDemocrat

AN ACT TO UPDATE THE BOARD OF FUNERAL SERVICE STATUTES AND TO AMEND VARIOUS LICENSING PROGRAMS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE GENERAL STATUTES COMMISSION.

Amy S. GaleyRepublican

AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES RELATED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AND UPDATES TO STATUTES RELATED TO CONTRACTING FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS.

Dean ArpRepublican

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO ALLEVIATE FLASH FLOODING IN THE TOWN OF AYDEN.

Kandie D. SmithDemocrat

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE CITY OF ROCKY MOUNT FROM TRANSFERRING THE REVENUES OF ITS ELECTRIC SYSTEM TO OTHER MUNICIPAL FUNDS.

Lisa S. BarnesRepublican

AN ACT TO RESTORE THE AUTHORITY TO INITIATE DOWN-ZONING IN THE MILITARY HOST COUNTIES OF CRAVEN, CARTERET, ONSLOW, JONES, AND LENOIR.

Bob BrinsonRepublican

AN ACT TO REQUIRE ALL DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS IN BRUNSWICK COUNTY TO BE DECIDED BY ROLL CALL VOTE OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS.

Charles W. MillerRepublican

AN ACT RELATING TO THE 9TH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.

Brent JacksonRepublican

AN ACT TO REQUIRE ALL DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS IN BRUNSWICK COUNTY TO BE DECIDED BY ROLL CALL VOTE OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS.

Bill RabonRepublican

AN ACT GRANTING ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ASSIST OR INCENTIVIZE DEVELOPERS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

Kanika BrownDemocrat

AN ACT TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYERS WHO ARE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FEDERAL E-VERIFY PROGRAM, REQUIRE STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYERS TO COMPLY WITH ARTICLE 2 OF CHAPTER 64 OF THE GENERAL STATUTES, CREATE A GOOD-FAITH SAFE HARBOR FOR EMPLOYERS WHO UNKNOWINGLY RECEIVE FRAUDULENT DOCUMENTATION RELATED TO E-VERIFY, ALLOW THE COMMISSIONER OF LABOR TO CONDUCT RANDOM AND RISK-BASED COMPLIANCE CHECKS RELATED TO E-VERIFY, ALLOW EMPLOYERS TO CURE FIRST VIOLATIONS OF E-VERIFY REQUIREMENTS, INCREASE THE CIVIL PENALTIES FOR EMPLOYERS WHO FAIL TO COMPLY WITH E-VERIFY REQUIREMENTS, PROTECT EMPLOYEES FROM RETALIATION FOR GOOD-FAITH REPORTS OF SUSPECTED VIOLATIONS OF E-VERIFY REQUIREMENTS, AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ACT.

Karl E. GillespieRepublican

AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF STANLEY TO ALLOW THE TOWN MANAGER TO APPOINT TOWN EMPLOYEES OTHER THAN THE TOWN ATTORNEY.

John A. TorbettRepublican

AN ACT TO AMEND THE NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION TO LIMIT CORPORATE POLITICAL SPENDING POWERS.

Marcia MoreyDemocrat

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE LAWS AFFECTING NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGES.

Michael V. LeeRepublican

AN ACT TO ENACT THE PROTECT CAMPUS SURVIVOR'S ACT AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA TO SUPPORT PUBLIC EDUCATION.

Michael V. LeeRepublican

AN ACT RESTORING CERTAIN VOTING METHODS IN ELECTIONS IN THE TOWN OF PINK HILL AND REQUIRING THAT MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS IN THE TOWN OF PINK HILL BE HELD IN EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS.

Chris HumphreyRepublican

AN ACT TO ENACT THE VOLUNTARY PORTABLE BENEFITS PLAN ACT AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE.

MD Timothy ReederRepublican

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE SUPPLEMENTAL STATE FUNDS FOR TRUMP ACCOUNTS PROGRAM AND TO REVISE THE OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD PRIORITY FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR.

Jay J. ChaudhuriDemocrat

AN ACT ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR SURGICAL SMOKE EVACUATION IN HOSPITALS AND AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES.

Carla D. CunninghamIndependent

AN ACT TO UPDATE AND MODIFY THE NONPROFIT LOW- OR MODERATE-INCOME HOUSING PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION.

Erin ParéRepublican

AN ACT TO ALLOW THE MAYOR OF CONETOE TO VOTE IN ALL MATTERS BEFORE THE BOARD.

Shelly WillinghamDemocrat

AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF RURAL HALL TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM PROCESS FOR THE ELECTION OF UNAFFILIATED CANDIDATES IN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

Kyle HallRepublican

AN ACT TO DEREGULATE NATURAL HAIR CARE; TO LICENSE HAIR DESIGNERS; TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF TRAINING REQUIRED FOR COSMETOLOGISTS; AND TO ELIMINATE LICENSURE AS AN APPRENTICE, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.

Amy S. GaleyRepublican

AN ACT REMOVING THE CAP ON SATELLITE ANNEXATIONS FOR THE TOWN OF WEAVERVILLE.

Warren DanielRepublican

AN ACT TO REPEAL THE STI FUNDING CAP ON LIGHT RAIL AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY ON THE CATS BLUE LYNX RAIL LINE.

Mujtaba A. MohammedDemocrat

AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF DAVIDSON TO ADOPT ORDINANCES REGULATING THE DEMOLITION OF HISTORIC STRUCTURES.

Beth HelfrichDemocrat