Bills & Legislation

AN ACT TO AMEND PUBLIC SCHOOL UNIT REQUIREMENTS REGARDING CERTAIN PARENTAL RIGHTS, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN REMEDIES AND COMPLIANCE ACTIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF ARTICLE 7B OF CHAPTER 115C OF THE GENERAL STATUTES, TO PROVIDE FOR GENERAL ASSEMBLY ACCESS TO SCHOOL PERSONNEL RECORDS, TO ADD A RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE STATE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT INVESTIGATIONS INTO VIOLATIONS OF ARTICLE 7B OF CHAPTER 115C OF THE GENERAL STATUTES BY PUBLIC SCHOOL UNITS, AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THOSE PURPOSES.

Dana JonesRepublican

AN ACT TO BUILD ADDITIONAL CAPACITY IN STATE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS, TO ESTABLISH REHABILITATIVE DISPOSITION AND COMMUNITY SAFETY PROGRAMS, TO INCREASE THE LIMIT ON SAFEKEEPER BEDS AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO USE FOR COSTS RELATED TO THE ADDITIONAL SAFEKEEPER BEDS, AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR GUIDANCE FOR JUDGES ON IDENTIFYING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RISKS AMONG COURT-INVOLVED INDIVIDUALS.

Renée A. PriceDemocrat

AN ACT ALLOWING FIRST RESPONDERS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM OR THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO RETIRE WITH UNREDUCED BENEFITS AFTER ACHIEVING TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF CREDITABLE SERVICE AND MAKING CONFORMING CHANGES.

Lisa GrafsteinDemocrat

AN ACT TO RESTORE THE AUTHORITY TO INITIATE DOWN-ZONING IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY, THE CITY OF CHARLOTTE, AND THE TOWNS OF CORNELIUS, DAVIDSON, AND HUNTERSVILLE.

Mujtaba A. MohammedDemocrat

AN ACT REQUIRING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE INCIDENTS INVOLVING FEDERAL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT THAT RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH.

Julia GreenfieldDemocrat

AN ACT ESTABLISHING STATE MINIMUM WAGES THAT ADJUST UPWARD AUTOMATICALLY FOR INFLATION, CREATING THE NORTH CAROLINA WAGE BOARD, ESTABLISHING THE SHORT-TIME COMPENSATION PROGRAM, REPEALING THE RESTRICTION ON LOCAL MINIMUM WAGES, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS ACT.

Lindsey PratherDemocrat

AN ACT TO REMOVE CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY FROM THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE VILLAGE OF WALNUT CREEK AND TO LIMIT CERTAIN POWERS OF THE VILLAGE OF WALNUT CREEK.

IV John R. BellRepublican

AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN FOOD SECURITY, SUPPORT NORTH CAROLINA FARMERS, PROTECT AGRICULTURAL LAND, EXPAND FOOD ACCESS IN URBAN AND RURAL COMMUNITIES, AND PROHIBIT THE PRACTICE OF DYNAMIC PRICING IN RETAIL GROCERY STORES.

Dante PittmanDemocrat

AN ACT TO ALLOW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN ALL COMMERCIAL ZONES, TO PROHIBIT MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENTS, TO REQUIRE THE NORTH CAROLINA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY TO ESTABLISH A MUNICIPAL HOUSING APPROVAL ACCELERATION PROGRAM, TO PRESERVE SINGLE-FAMILY HOMEOWNERSHIP, TO ESTABLISH A WORKFORCE HOUSING PRECONSTRUCTION REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM, AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY.

Vernetta AlstonDemocrat

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO RAISE SALARIES FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES AND STATE EMPLOYEES, TO ENHANCE STATE EMPLOYEE SICK LEAVE BENEFITS, AND TO PROVIDE A COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR CERTAIN RETIREES.

Carolyn G. LoganDemocrat

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE GUILFORD TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE AVIATION CENTER.

Tracy ClarkDemocrat

AN ACT TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE CLASSROOM MATERIALS/INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENT ALLOTMENT AND TO STATE THE INTENTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO APPROPRIATE ADDITIONAL FUNDS.

Rodney D. PierceDemocrat

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR VIOLENCE PREVENTION BENEFITTING THE TRIAD REGION.

Kanika BrownDemocrat

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH OCCUPATIONAL MINIMUM WAGES FOR CERTAIN DIRECT CARE AND HEALTH CARE SUPPORT WORKERS AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR IMPLEMENTATION.

Kanika BrownDemocrat

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR IMPROVING SEXUAL HEALTH AND AWARENESS.

Kanika BrownDemocrat

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR HIV/AIDS AWARENESS AND EDUCATION.

Kanika BrownDemocrat

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE SHOTGUN HOUSE MUSEUM.

Kanika BrownDemocrat

AN ACT TO DIRECT THE NORTH CAROLINA COLLABORATORY TO STUDY THE NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF THE PRESENCE OF MICROPLASTICS IN THE WATERS OF THE STATE AND TO RECOMMEND STRATEGIES FOR ADDRESSING THE NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF MICROPLASTICS.

Renée A. PriceDemocrat

AN ACT RELATING TO THE 12TH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.

Jim BurginRepublican

AN ACT TO REGULATE LARGE-SCALE DATA CENTERS IN ORDER TO PROTECT RATEPAYERS, WATER RESOURCES, AND GRID RELIABILITY; TO REQUIRE ON-SITE CLEAN GENERATION, COST-BASED RATES, INFRASTRUCTURE COST RESPONSIBILITY, DISCLOSURES, AND REPORTING FOR CERTAIN DATA CENTERS; TO LIMIT STATE AND LOCAL INCENTIVES FOR DATA CENTERS; AND TO MAKE RELATED CHANGES TO PUBLIC UTILITIES LAW.

Lindsey PratherDemocrat

AN ACT TO ENACT RIO'S LAW.

Ralph HiseRepublican

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO IMPROVE HEALTHCARE AND STRENGTHEN HEALTH SYSTEMS FOR SENIORS AND VULNERABLE POPULATIONS.

Kanika BrownDemocrat

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE TOWN MANAGER OF GARNER TO SETTLE CERTAIN CLAIMS OF TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS OR LESS AND CERTAIN EMINENT DOMAIN CLAIMS.

Lisa GrafsteinDemocrat

AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO PREPARE A BIENNIAL REPORT ON ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, AFFORDABILITY, AND FAMILY ECONOMIC SECURITY IN NORTH CAROLINA.

Bryan CohnDemocrat

AN ACT TO REQUIRE CERTAIN CONDITIONS BEFORE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ENTER INTO A FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT AND REQUIRE A JUDICIAL WARRANT FOR FEDERAL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS.

Julia GreenfieldDemocrat

AN ACT TO GRANT STUDENTS EQUAL ACCESS TO PUBLIC EDUCATION REGARDLESS OF IMMIGRATION STATUS.

Julia GreenfieldDemocrat

AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO UPDATE COMPUTER SCIENCE STANDARDS TO INCLUDE INSTRUCTION ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI), TO REQUIRE EDUCATION AGENCIES AND PUBLIC SCHOOL UNITS TO ADOPT POLICIES REGARDING THE USE OF AI, TO ESTABLISH A FRAMEWORK FOR EVALUATING AI EDUCATIONAL TOOLS FOR USE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION TO CONTRACT WITH THE FRIDAY INSTITUTE TO DEVELOP EDUCATOR AND ADMINISTRATOR TRAINING ON THE USE OF AI AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Dana JonesRepublican

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE A LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO BORROW MONEY FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACCELERATING A LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECT THAT IS IDENTIFIED FOR FUNDING UNDER THE STATE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (STIP).

Vickie SawyerRepublican

AN ACT TO REQUIRE LICENSING AND PERMITTING FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FIRMS THAT INSTALL AND SERVICE PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS.

Jim BurginRepublican

AN ACT TO PROVIDE A SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN NONPROFIT ENTITIES, TO EXEMPT CERTAIN FUNDRAISING EVENTS BY NONPROFITS FROM SALES TAX, TO EXEMPT DIAPERS FROM SALES TAX, AND TO MODIFY THE OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENTS OF REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES.

Jim BurginRepublican

AN ACT TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF NORTH CAROLINA TO MODIFY THE TERMS OF MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, THE COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND THE LENGTH OF THE SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Jim BurginRepublican

AN ACT TO INCLUDE ALL COMMUNITY-BASED PHARMACIES OPERATING UNDER INDEPENDENT OWNERSHIP IN THE DEFINITION OF INDEPENDENT PHARMACY.

Ralph HiseRepublican

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO PRODUCE AN AMERICA'S SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATE.

Phil BergerRepublican

AN ACT TO REVISE AND CONSOLIDATE THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF PINETOPS.

Kandie D. SmithDemocrat

AN ACT TO ALLOW AN INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUG EXPENSES.

MD Timothy ReederRepublican

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.

Allen BuansiDemocrat

AN ACT TO REENACT THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.

Kandie D. SmithDemocrat

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

Kandie D. SmithDemocrat

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A CIVIL RIGHTS HELPLINE WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO RECEIVE, DOCUMENT, AND INVESTIGATE CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINTS.

Tracy ClarkDemocrat

AN ACT TO CREATE THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT LOAN PROGRAM TO PROVIDE BELOW-MARKET INTEREST RATE LOANS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING AND IMPROVING SITES TO BE USED FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

IV John R. BellRepublican

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO HIRE ADDITIONAL ASSISTANT AND DEPUTY CLERKS OF COURT IN WAKE AND MECKLENBURG COUNTIES, TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR SALARY INCREASES AT THE DEPARTMENT OF ADULT CORRECTION, TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR SALARY INCREASES FOR MEMBERS OF THE STATE HIGHWAY PATROL, TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO MODERNIZE PUBLIC TRANSIT SAFETY BY MAKING TRAUMA KITS AVAILABLE ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND IMPROVING FARE ENFORCEMENT AND ANTI-FARE-DODGING MEASURES, TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE DIVISION OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION AND THE STATE CRIME LABORATORY, AND TO ENHANCE THE BENEFITS OF CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

II Robert T. ReivesDemocrat

AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES; REVISING THE COMPOSITION AND DUTIES OF THE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON RARE DISEASES; TRANSFERRING THE COUNCIL TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO COVER THE OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE COUNCIL; ALLOWING CERTAIN WATER AND SEWER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS; AND CREATING THE LIFE SCIENCE AND BIOMANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES RESERVE FUND.

Donna McDowell WhiteRepublican

AN ACT TO EXEMPT MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS FROM SALES TAX.

Monika Johnson-HostlerDemocrat

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A GRANT PROGRAM AT NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO EXPAND INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE IN THE STATE AND TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO THE UNITED WAY OF NORTH CAROLINA TO EXPAND ITS VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

Sarah CrawfordDemocrat

AN ACT TO EXPAND INNOVATIONS WAIVER ACCESS AND TO REVISE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO FOCUS ON FAMILIES WITH THE GREATEST NEED.

Sarah CrawfordDemocrat

AN ACT TO CREATE A PERSISTENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENDER REGISTRATION PROGRAM.

Jr. A. Reece PyrtleRepublican

AN ACT TO REMOVE THE CAP ON SATELLITE ANNEXATION FROM THE CITY OF KING.

Kyle HallRepublican

AN ACT TO AMEND SEPARATION LAWS FOR ABSOLUTE DIVORCE.

Allen BuansiDemocrat

AN ACT TO EXEMPT CERTAIN PREPARED FOODS FROM THE STATE SALES TAX.

Vernetta AlstonDemocrat

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND COUNTIES TO COVER THE LOSS OF FEDERAL RECEIPTS FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS OF THE FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP), AS A RESULT OF PUBLIC LAW 119-21.

Jordan LopezDemocrat