Bills & Legislation

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS.

Maria CervaniaDemocrat

AN ACT TO ALLOW THE CONCEALED CARRY OF A WEAPON OTHER THAN A HANDGUN IF THE PERSON HAS A CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT ISSUED OR CONSIDERED VALID UNDER STATE LAW OR IS OTHERWISE EXEMPTED BY LAW FROM OBTAINING A CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT.

Brian EchevarriaRepublican

AN ACT TO AMEND THE GENERAL STATUTES RELATED TO BUILDING CODE ENFORCEMENT; TO ESTABLISH A BUILDING INSPECTOR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM AND A PROGRAM FOR GENERAL CONTRACTORS TO BECOME CODE-ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS; TO REQUIRE JUST CAUSE AND DUE PROCESS PROTECTIONS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS AGAINST COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL BUILDING INSPECTORS; TO PROVIDE FINALITY FOR APPROVED STAGES OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS UNDER SPECIFIED CONDITIONS; TO ESTABLISH THE DISASTER BUILDING INSPECTION RELIEF FUND; AND TO PRESERVE CERTAIN CODE OFFICIALS' AUTHORITY TO INSPECT CERTAIN NONRESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS.

Jay AdamsRepublican

AN ACT TO AMEND THE NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO PURE WATER, CLEAN AIR, AND A PRESERVED ENVIRONMENT.

Kanika BrownDemocrat

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY AT EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY.

Wyatt GableRepublican

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A SENTENCE ENHANCEMENT FOR FELONY OFFENSES COMMITTED BECAUSE OF A VICTIM'S CHARACTERISTIC AND TO MAKE A CONFORMING CHANGE TO AN AGGRAVATING FACTOR FOR AN OFFENSE COMMITTED BECAUSE OF A VICTIM'S CHARACTERISTIC.

Charles SmithDemocrat

AN ACT AUTHORIZING ACTIVATION OF AN INCREASED UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY BENEFIT AMOUNT WHEN A DISASTER IS DECLARED UNDER THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACT.

Tim LongestDemocrat

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 ESTABLISH THE NORTH CAROLINA CHILD CARE FINANCE AGENCY.

Beth HelfrichDemocrat

AN ACT TO ENACT THE NORTH CAROLINA JUNK FEE PREVENTION ACT.

Tim LongestDemocrat

AN ACT TO ENHANCE FINANCIAL PROTECTIONS FOR DISABLED ADULTS AND OLDER ADULTS.

David WillisRepublican

AN ACT TO CREATE A FUND FOR RESILIENCY AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS FOR LOCAL DISASTER RESPONSE.

Zack HawkinsDemocrat

AN ACT TO MODIFY THE ELDERLY OR DISABLED PROPERTY TAX HOMESTEAD EXCLUSION TO INCREASE THE AGE REQUIREMENT, TO REMOVE THE INCOME ELIGIBILITY LIMIT, AND TO EXCLUDE FROM TAXATION ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE APPRAISED VALUE OF THE RESIDENCE, AND TO MAKE A CONFORMING CHANGE NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THOSE CHANGES.

Diane WheatleyRepublican

AN ACT TO ALLOW THE USE OF STATE-OWNED PROPERTY FOR THE USE OF CHILD CARE FOR STATE EMPLOYEES, TO REQUIRE RENOVATIONS OR NEW BUILDS OF STATE-OWNED PROPERTY TO INCLUDE A CHILD CARE CENTER OR ADULT CARE CENTER, TO CREATE A PILOT PROGRAM FOR USE OF STATE-OWNED PROPERTY FOR CHILD CARE FACILITIES FOR STATE EMPLOYEES, TO CREATE A PILOT PROGRAM FOR COUNTY GRANTS FOR THIRD-SHIFT CHILD CARE FOR FIRST RESPONDERS, TO REQUIRE A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR ON-SITE CHILD CARE AT EACH NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA SYSTEM, AND TO ESTABLISH A WORKGROUP TO EXAMINE STREAMLINING LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR PHYSICAL STRUCTURES FOR COMMERCIAL CHILD CARE FACILITIES.

Beth HelfrichDemocrat

AN ACT TO INCREASE THE PUNISHMENT IMPOSED FOR A THREAT AGAINST A LOCAL ELECTED OFFICER AND TO REQUIRE THE EXECUTION OF A SECURED APPEARANCE BOND FOR A CERTAIN AMOUNT FOR ANY PERSON CHARGED WITH MAKING A THREAT AGAINST AN EXECUTIVE OFFICER, LEGISLATIVE OFFICER, COURT OFFICER, LOCAL ELECTED OFFICER, OR ELECTION OFFICER.

Keith KidwellRepublican

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR DYSLEXIA SCREENING AND INTERVENTIONS IN SCHOOLS, TO REQUIRE DYSLEXIA TRAINING FOR TEACHERS, TO REQUIRE LITERACY INSTRUCTION IN MIDDLE SCHOOLS BE ALIGNED WITH THE SCIENCE OF READING, AND TO TRANSFER THE NC PRE-K PROGRAM TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION.

Tricia Ann CothamRepublican

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR A NEW CLASS OF TEACHING LICENSE THAT MAY ONLY BE USED AT A SCHOOL USING MONTESSORI INSTRUCTION AS ITS PRIMARY METHOD OF INSTRUCTION.

Tricia Ann CothamRepublican

AN ACT TO REQUIRE REPORTS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT OR HARASSMENT TO SPECIFY IF THE INCIDENT OCCURRED ON A SCHOOL BUS, TO INCREASE THE FREQUENCY OF ACTS OF SCHOOL VIOLENCE REPORTING, AND TO ESTABLISH A PENALTY FOR FAILING TO REPORT AN ACT OF VIOLENCE.

Tricia Ann CothamRepublican

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO IMPROVE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TEACHER PIPELINE.

Cynthia BallDemocrat

AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF CENTRAL MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT, OFFICE OF RURAL HEALTH, TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY HEALTH GRANT SUPPORT TO MECKLENBURG COUNTY.

Becky CarneyDemocrat

AN ACT TO EXPAND AND ENHANCE THE NORTH CAROLINA TEACHING FELLOWS PROGRAM.

Cynthia BallDemocrat

AN ACT PROTECTING AGAINST EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION BASED ON PREGNANCY, CHILDBIRTH, AND PREGNANCY RELATED CONDITIONS.

Julie von HaefenDemocrat

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO BE ALLOCATED TO THE NORTH CAROLINA COALITION AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT AND DISTRIBUTED TO VICTIM ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS.

Allen BuansiDemocrat

AN ACT ESTABLISHING FAIR REPAIR REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUFACTURERS OF DIGITAL ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS.

Tim LongestDemocrat

AN ACT TO ALLOW DISABLED VETERANS TO PREQUALIFY FOR THE DISABLED VETERAN PROPERTY TAX HOMESTEAD EXCLUSION.

Erin ParéRepublican

AN ACT TO ALLOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO HIRE CHAPLAINS.

Blair EddinsRepublican

AN ACT TO ALLOCATE TAX PROCEEDS FROM SPORTS BETTING TO PROVIDE SALARY SUPPLEMENTS FOR ATHLETIC COACHES.

Beth HelfrichDemocrat

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 EXCLUDE FIRE OR EMERGENCY RESPONSE AGENCY PROPERTY FROM ELECTION USE IF THE USE WILL INHIBIT THE ABILITY TO CARRY OUT EMERGENCY RESPONSE.

Dudley GreeneRepublican

AN ACT AMENDING THE CRIMINAL LAWS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL DISTRIBUTION OF A DEEPFAKE AND AMENDING THE CIVIL PROCEDURE LAWS TO GRANT IMMUNITY FROM CIVIL LIABILITY TO DEVELOPERS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PRODUCTS USED BY LEARNED PROFESSIONALS.

Todd JohnsonRepublican

AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE 2025 FIRST RESPONDERS AND NURSES APPRECIATION BONUS PROGRAM.

Dana JonesRepublican

AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE 2025 TEACHERS' AND FIRST RESPONDERS' PAY INCREASE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE A TEN PERCENT RAISE TO TEACHERS AND FIRST RESPONDERS.

Dana JonesRepublican

AN ACT TO END PREDATORY TOWING FEES AND PRACTICES.

Tim LongestDemocrat

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR VARIOUS NEEDS OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF DURHAM AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO REEVALUATE THE FUNDING OF ROADS.

Zack HawkinsDemocrat

AN ACT TO AMEND THE NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION TO REPEAL THE LITERACY TEST REQUIREMENT.

Kanika BrownDemocrat

AN ACT TO PROMOTE PUBLIC HEALTH BY PROHIBITING THE ADDITION OF FLUORIDE FROM WATER SYSTEMS.

Jonathan L. AlmondRepublican

AN ACT TO ENACT THE CONSUMERS IN CRISIS PROTECTION ACT.

Blair EddinsRepublican

AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE ALCOHOL LAWS OF THIS STATE, TO REVISE THE LAW GOVERNING GAME NIGHTS, AND TO REMOVE THE LIMITATIONS ON RAFFLES FOR 50/50 RAFFLES CONDUCTED BY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OR GOVERNMENT ENTITIES.

Ray PickettRepublican

AN ACT THAT REVISES CERTAIN DEFINITIONS IN PUBLIC UTILITY LAW AND ADDS ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS TO PROTECT RATEPAYERS FROM PAYING UNJUST OR UNREASONABLE FEES TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.

Pricey HarrisonDemocrat

AN ACT TO ALLOW THE USE OF DIGITAL ASSETS IN ECONOMIC TRANSACTIONS AND IN THE PAYMENT OF TAXES AND TO ESTABLISH PROTECTIONS FOR NEW CUSTOMERS TRANSMITTING DIGITAL ASSETS.

Brent JacksonRepublican

AN ACT TO PROTECT CONSUMERS THROUGH FAIR ACCESS TO FINANCIAL SERVICES.

Paul ScottRepublican

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE DATA ANALYTICS, TRANSPARENCY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY DIVISION OF THE NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Maria CervaniaDemocrat

AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN THE DO NOT CALL/DO NOT TEXT REGISTRY.

Pricey HarrisonDemocrat

AN ACT TO REENACT THE CREDIT FOR QUALIFYING EXPENSES OF A PRODUCTION COMPANY.

Aisha O. DewDemocrat

AN ACT TO ALLOW BY RIGHT DEVELOPMENT IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES OF LAND OWNED BY AN INDEPENDENT INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION OR A RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION FOR THE PURPOSES OF CREATING AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

Aisha O. DewDemocrat

AN ACT TO HOLD LOCAL GOVERNMENTS ACCOUNTABLE FOR DEVELOPMENT DECISIONS.

Mark BrodyRepublican

AN ACT TO REQUIRE LOCAL BOARDS OF EDUCATION TO REVISE AND PUBLICIZE SALARY SCHEDULES FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS AND PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, TO PROVIDE SALARY SUPPLEMENTS FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS AND PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, AND TO REQUIRE LOCAL BOARDS OF EDUCATION TO SUBMIT A WORKFORCE REPORT FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS AND PHYSICAL THERAPISTS.

Sarah CrawfordDemocrat

AN ACT TO IMPLEMENT VARIOUS INITIATIVES AND PROGRAM EXPANSIONS TO PROMOTE TEACHER DIVERSITY AND INCREASE TEACHER RECRUITMENT, INCLUDING AS RECOMMENDED BY THE GOVERNOR'S DRIVE TASK FORCE REPORT, AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THESE PURPOSES.

Zack HawkinsDemocrat

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A STATE INFRASTRUCTURE BANK BOARD.

II Robert T. ReivesDemocrat

AN ACT TO GIVE JUDGES DISCRETION REGARDING THE DISMISSAL OF CRIMINAL CHARGES WHEN A DEFENDANT LACKS CAPACITY TO PROCEED.

Dudley GreeneRepublican