Bills & Legislation

AN ACT TO INCREASE THE SCOPE AND PUNISHMENT OF HATE CRIMES; TO REQUIRE THE STATE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN A HATE CRIMES STATISTICS DATABASE; TO REQUIRE THE NORTH CAROLINA JUSTICE ACADEMY TO DEVELOP AND PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WITH TRAINING ON IDENTIFYING, RESPONDING TO, AND REPORTING HATE CRIMES; AND TO REQUIRE THE CONFERENCE OF DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OF NORTH CAROLINA TO DEVELOP AND PROVIDE TRAINING TO PROSECUTORS ON HOW TO PROSECUTE HATE CRIMES.

Jay J. ChaudhuriDemocrat

AN ACT TO REFUND CERTAIN LOCAL SALES AND USE TAXES TO THE NORTH CAROLINA GLOBAL TRANSPARK AUTHORITY.

Bob BrinsonRepublican

AN ACT TO REENACT AND MODIFY THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TAX CREDIT.

Caleb TheodrosDemocrat

AN ACT TO LEGALIZE AND REGULATE THE SALE, POSSESSION, AND USE OF CANNABIS IN NORTH CAROLINA.

Graig MeyerDemocrat

AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DIVISION OF JUVENILE JUSTICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO DEVELOP A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE DELINQUENT JUVENILES COMMITTED TO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTERS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP CODING, PROGRAMMING, AND OTHER COMPUTER-RELATED SKILLS.

Caleb TheodrosDemocrat

AN ACT TO ALLOW CORPORATIONS LESS THAN FIVE YEARS OLD AND HAVING A NET INCOME OF LESS THAN FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS TO DEFER INCOME TAXES FOR ONE YEAR AND TO PROVIDE THAT STATE AGENCIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO USE IN-STATE CONTRACTORS WHO HAVE BEEN IN OPERATION FOR LESS THAN FIVE YEARS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION SHALL COLLECT AND REPORT DATA ON THE USE OF THOSE CONTRACTORS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Jay J. ChaudhuriDemocrat

AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH, TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO NONPROFIT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS FOR THE PURCHASE AND DISTRIBUTION OF LONG-ACTING REVERSIBLE CONTRACEPTIVES.

Sophia ChitlikDemocrat

AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF AGING, TO ESTABLISH A HOME MODIFICATION GRANT PROGRAM AND TO EXPAND STATE-FUNDED SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO HELP SENIORS SAFELY AGE IN PLACE WITH COMFORT AND DIGNITY.

Caleb TheodrosDemocrat

AN ACT TO MODIFY THE DUTIES OF THE NORTHEASTERN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD.

Bobby HanigRepublican

AN ACT TO PERMIT MEMBERS TO BE PRESENT AND VOTING, AS CONSTITUTIONALLY MANDATED, THROUGH THE USE OF PROXY VOTING IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

Sophia ChitlikDemocrat

AN ACT TO PROVIDE LIMITED IMMUNITY FOR CERTAIN ACTIONS TAKEN BY PERSONS SEEKING MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR DRUG- AND ALCOHOL-RELATED OVERDOSES AND TO BROADEN LIMITED IMMUNITY FOR CERTAIN COVERED OFFENSES.

Benton G. SawreyRepublican

AN ACT TO CREATE THE SECURE HOME AND FUTURE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF BENEFIT.

Caleb TheodrosDemocrat

AN ACT RELATING TO THE 7TH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.

Michael V. LeeRepublican

AN ACT TO REINSTATE STATE BAR COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO THE JUDICIAL STANDARDS COMMISSION AND TO REINSTATE FORMER PROVISIONS REGARDING DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES FOR JUSTICES AND JUDGES.

Terence EverittDemocrat

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE ACQUISITION OF AGRICULTURAL AND OTHER LANDS CRITICAL TO THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF THE STATE BY CERTAIN FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS DESIGNATED AS ADVERSARIAL BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE.

Terence EverittDemocrat

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT CONSTITUENT INSTITUTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AND COMMUNITY COLLEGES FROM VIOLATING STATE OR FEDERAL LAW BECAUSE OF A REQUIREMENT OF AN ACCREDITING AGENCY.

Amy S. GaleyRepublican

AN ACT TO REPEAL THE NORTH CAROLINA DRUG TAX.

Julie MayfieldDemocrat

AN ACT TO PROMOTE HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONER TRANSPARENCY THROUGH ADVERTISEMENT REQUIREMENTS.

Amy S. GaleyRepublican

AN ACT TO MAKE LEGISLATORS' DOCUMENTS PUBLIC RECORDS.

Terence EverittDemocrat

AN ACT TO REQUIRE QUARTERLY REPORTING BY LOCAL MANAGEMENT ENTITIES/MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATIONS REGARDING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND TO PROVIDE FOR SPECIFIC MINIMALLY ADEQUATE SERVICES REQUIREMENTS TO BE MET BY LOCAL MANAGEMENT ENTITIES/MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATIONS.

Lisa GrafsteinDemocrat

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.

Natalie S. MurdockDemocrat

AN ACT RELATING TO THE 26TH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.

Phil BergerRepublican

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.

Kandie D. SmithDemocrat

AN ACT TO ENACT THE NORTH CAROLINA BITCOIN RESERVE AND INVESTMENT ACT.

Todd JohnsonRepublican

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO ESTABLISH THE SAFER SEX SUPPLIES GRANT PROGRAM.

Val ApplewhiteDemocrat

AN ACT TO INCREASE THE PUNISHMENT FOR COMMITTING AN ASSAULT AGAINST A UTILITY OR COMMUNICATIONS WORKER.

Jr. Danny Earl BrittRepublican

AN ACT TO PROTECT NORTH CAROLINA CITIZENS FROM HARMFUL TOXINS IN DRINKING WATER BY REQUIRING THE COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC HEALTH TO ESTABLISH MAXIMUM CONTAMINANT LEVELS FOR CHEMICALS THAT ARE PROBABLE OR KNOWN CARCINOGENS OR ARE OTHERWISE TOXIC.

Terence EverittDemocrat

AN ACT PROVIDING AN ADDITIONAL SPECIAL SEPARATION ALLOWANCE OPTION FOR STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WITH AT LEAST THIRTY YEARS OF CREDITABLE SERVICE.

Phil BergerRepublican

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.

Gale AdcockDemocrat

AN ACT TO REQUIRE SCHOOLS TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE ALL APPROPRIATE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO ACADEMICALLY OR INTELLECTUALLY GIFTED STUDENTS IF THE STUDENT IS PLACED INTO AN ALTERNATIVE LEARNING PROGRAM OR SCHOOL.

Terence EverittDemocrat

AN ACT RELATING TO THE 11TH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.

Lisa S. BarnesRepublican

AN ACT TO ENACT THE UNIFORM PARTITION OF HEIRS PROPERTY ACT.

Benton G. SawreyRepublican

AN ACT TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY AND EFFICIENCY IN UTILIZATION REVIEWS.

Jim BurginRepublican

AN ACT TO ELIMINATE THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTIONS OF CITIES IN COUNTIES WITH ZONING REGULATIONS TO PREVENT REGULATORY OVERLAP AND STREAMLINE LAND USE DECISIONS.

Timothy D. MoffittRepublican

AN ACT TO SCHEDULE RECITATION OF THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOL DAY AND TO REQUIRE RECITATION OF THE PLEDGE AT STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND GOVERNING BODY MEETINGS.

Jr. David W. CravenRepublican

AN ACT TO ENACT THE NORTH CAROLINA UNIFORM ELECTRONIC WILLS ACT; TO MAKE UPDATES TO THE ELECTIVE SHARE STATUTES; TO UPDATE STATUTES RELATING TO TRUST ADMINISTRATION; AND TO MAKE REVISIONS TO THE YEAR'S ALLOWANCE STATUTES, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE ESTATE PLANNING AND FIDUCIARY LAW SECTION OF THE NORTH CAROLINA BAR ASSOCIATION.

Amy S. GaleyRepublican

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE PERMANENT PLATES FOR WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY.

Benton G. SawreyRepublican

AN ACT AMENDING LAWS CONCERNING THE NORTH CAROLINA SELF-INSURANCE ASSOCIATION.

Todd JohnsonRepublican

AN ACT TO REPEAL THE SERVICE TAX AND TO MAKE VARIOUS CONFORMING CHANGES NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE REPEAL.

Kandie D. SmithDemocrat

AN ACT TO ALLOW LAW ENFORCEMENT, PROBATION/PAROLE, AND CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS WHO HOLD AN ADVANCED LAW ENFORCEMENT OR CORRECTIONS CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION AND TRAINING STANDARDS COMMISSION OR THE ADVANCED LAW ENFORCEMENT CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA SHERIFFS' EDUCATION AND TRAINING STANDARDS COMMISSION TO PURCHASE, AT FULL COST, UP TO FOUR YEARS' CREDITABLE SERVICE IN THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM OR THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

Bobby HanigRepublican

AN ACT TO REENACT THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.

Kandie D. SmithDemocrat

AN ACT TO MODIFY THE FILM AND ENTERTAINMENT GRANT FUND.

Jarrod LoweryRepublican

AN ACT TO REQUIRE AT LEAST THREE CREDIT HOURS OF INSTRUCTION IN AMERICAN HISTORY OR AMERICAN GOVERNMENT IN ORDER TO GRADUATE FROM A CONSTITUENT INSTITUTION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA WITH A BACCALAUREATE DEGREE OR A COMMUNITY COLLEGE WITH AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE.

Norman W. SandersonRepublican

AN ACT RELATING TO THE 8TH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.

Bill RabonRepublican

AN ACT RELATING TO THE 4TH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.

Paul NewtonRepublican

AN ACT REQUIRING DRIVERS SUBJECT TO THE INEXPERIENCED DRIVER PREMIUM SURCHARGE TO MAINTAIN OR BENEFIT FROM CONTINUOUS LIABILITY COVERAGE.

Todd JohnsonRepublican

AN ACT PROVIDING THAT THE STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS SHALL USE AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL IN PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS.

Jr. David W. CravenRepublican

AN ACT TO INTRODUCE GREATER ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY INTO THE BUDGET PROCESS BY AMENDING THE STATE BUDGET ACT TO INCREASE PUBLIC NOTICE AND PARTICIPATION AND BY REMOVING LEGISLATIVE CONFIDENTIALITY FOR CERTAIN COMMUNICATIONS TO OR FROM LEGISLATORS REQUESTING BUDGET PROVISIONS OR FUNDS MADE.

Graig MeyerDemocrat

AN ACT TO ENACT THE REGULATIONS FROM THE EXECUTIVE IN NEED OF SCRUTINY ACT.

Steve JarvisRepublican

AN ACT TO LIMIT THE REGULATION OF SHORT-TERM RENTALS BY CITIES TO PROTECT PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS AND TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR REGULATING SHORT-TERM RENTALS.

Timothy D. MoffittRepublican