Bills & Legislation

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE FINANCING, WITHOUT APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE GENERAL FUND OR THE STATE CAPITAL AND INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, OF CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS OF THE CONSTITUENT INSTITUTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA.

Kelly E. HastingsRepublican

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE AUTOMATIC ADOPTION OF ANY TEMPORARY WAIVER OR MODIFICATION ISSUED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OR THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE OR MEDICAID SERVICES UNDER SECTION 1135 OR 1812(F) OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT.

Steve JarvisRepublican

AN ACT TO DIRECT THE COMMISSION FOR MENTAL HEALTH, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES TO ENGAGE IN RULEMAKING TO AMEND THE STAFF DEFINITIONS FOR CERTAIN QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.

MD Grant L. CampbellRepublican

AN ACT TO REMOVE CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY FROM THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF ELIZABETH CITY.

Bill WardRepublican

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR PARTISAN ELECTIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP ON THE COLUMBUS COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION AND TO REPEAL ANY CONFLICTING STATUTES.

Dana JonesRepublican

AN ACT TO MAKE BASE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT OPERATIONS OF STATE AGENCIES, DEPARTMENTS, AND INSTITUTIONS.

Brent JacksonRepublican

AN ACT TO MAKE ADMINISTRATIVE, TECHNICAL, AND CLARIFYING CHANGES TO THE LAWS RELATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE TREASURER.

Diane WheatleyRepublican

AN ACT TO REQUIRE LOCAL BOARDS OF EDUCATION TO PUBLISH COMPENSATION AND POSITION INFORMATION FOR CENTRAL OFFICE EMPLOYEES.

Erin ParéRepublican

AN ACT TO MODERNIZE AND SIMPLIFY THE STATE HUMAN RESOURCES SYSTEM AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Kevin CorbinRepublican

AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE NORTH CAROLINA NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS ACT AND TO ALLOW A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION'S DISCLOSURE UNDER STATE LAW TO BE SATISFIED BY THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT REQUIRED FOR A TAX DEDUCTION UNDER FEDERAL LAW.

Heather H. RhyneRepublican

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 DIRECT THE OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE FERRY DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE TRANSPORTATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.

Frank IlerRepublican

AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS TO STUDY AND RECOMMEND SYSTEMIC IMPROVEMENTS TO THE INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENT PROCESS, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY.

MD Timothy ReederRepublican

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 SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ADULT CORRECTION.

Warren DanielRepublican

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 STATE.

Jennifer BalkcomRepublican

AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE WILDLIFE LAWS, AS REQUESTED BY THE WILDLIFE RESOURCES COMMISSION.

Jay AdamsRepublican

AN ACT TO MODIFY PROVISIONS AFFECTING THE COURTS OF NORTH CAROLINA AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS.

Paul NewtonRepublican

AN ACT TO MODIFY AND CLARIFY PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE RETRIEVAL OF FIREARMS, AMMUNITION, AND PERMITS SURRENDERED PURSUANT TO AN EX PARTE, EMERGENCY, OR PERMANENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTECTIVE ORDER AND TO PROTECT MINOR VICTIMS OF AND WITNESSES TO CRIME.

Carson SmithRepublican

AN ACT PROVIDING THAT COUNTIES AND CITIES SHALL REQUIRE CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS FOR APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT IF THE POSITION BEING FILLED REQUIRES THE APPLICANT TO WORK WITH CHILDREN IN ANY CAPACITY.

Donnie LoftisRepublican

AN ACT PROVIDING THAT CITIES SHALL NOT PROHIBIT CERTAIN HOME-BASED BUSINESSES WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTIONAL LIMITS.

Todd JohnsonRepublican

AN ACT TO ENACT THE DAVE ACT BY CREATING THE DIVISION OF ACCOUNTABILITY, VALUE, AND EFFICIENCY WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AUDITOR, DIRECTING EACH STATE AGENCY TO REPORT TO THE DIVISION ON ITS USE OF PUBLIC MONIES AND THE STATUS OF ITS VACANT POSITIONS, AND DIRECTING THE DIVISION TO ASSESS THE CONTINUED NEED OF EACH STATE AGENCY AND THE VACANT POSITIONS WITHIN EACH STATE AGENCY.

Phil BergerRepublican

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

Lisa S. BarnesRepublican

AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT VACANCIES ON THE ROWAN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ARE FILLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH G.S. 153A-27.1.

Carl FordRepublican

AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS TECHNICAL, CLARIFYING, AND ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES TO THE REVENUE LAWS; TO CONFORM TO THE FEDERAL SYSTEM FOR AUDITING PARTNERSHIPS BY IMPOSING TAX AT THE PARTNERSHIP LEVEL FOR FEDERAL CHANGES AND BY AUTHORIZING REFUNDS FOR FEDERAL CHANGES; AND TO PROVIDE TAX PARITY FOR SHORT-TERM CAR RENTALS BY EXPANDING ALTERNATE HIGHWAY USE TAX TO INCLUDE PEER-TO-PEER RENTALS.

Tom McInnisRepublican

AN ACT TO REPEAL A PROVISION OF THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF STEDMAN CONCERNING SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.

Diane WheatleyRepublican

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 AMENDING THE APPROPRIATIONS AUTHORITY OF THE PITT COUNTY-CITY OF GREENVILLE AIRPORT AUTHORITY AND UPDATING CROSS-REFERENCES.

MD Timothy ReederRepublican

AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE GENERAL STATUTES AND SESSION LAWS, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE GENERAL STATUTES COMMISSION.

Jr. Ted DavisRepublican

AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO ON-SITE WASTEWATER PROVISIONS, TO ESTABLISH THE PRIVATE DRINKING WATER WELL TASK FORCE, AND TO ALLOW CERTAIN CERTIFIED WELL CONTRACTORS TO PERFORM WELL SITE EVALUATIONS.

Mark BrodyRepublican

AN ACT TO MODIFY THE NASH COUNTY OCCUPANCY TAX.

Allen ChesserRepublican

AN ACT TO INCREASE THE PUNISHMENT FOR COMMITTING THE OFFENSE OF DISSEMINATING HARMFUL MATERIAL TO MINORS OR EXHIBITING HARMFUL PERFORMANCES TO MINORS; TO ESTABLISH THE OFFENSE OF HABITUAL INDECENT EXPOSURE; TO ADD THE OFFENSES OF DISSEMINATING HARMFUL MATERIAL TO MINORS AND EXHIBITING HARMFUL PERFORMANCES TO MINORS TO THE LIST OF CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS THAT MAY REQUIRE REGISTRATION UNDER THE SEX OFFENDER AND PUBLIC PROTECTION REGISTRATION PROGRAM; AND TO PROHIBIT TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES FROM PROVIDING SERVICE TO UNEMANCIPATED MINORS WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING CONSENT FROM THE MINOR'S PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN.

John A. TorbettRepublican

AN ACT EXTENDING THE DEALER LICENSE RENEWAL GRACE PERIOD AND ALIGNING DEALER REGISTRATION PLATE RENEWALS WITH DEALER LICENSE RENEWALS.

Brent JacksonRepublican

AN ACT TO APPOINT PERSONS TO VARIOUS PUBLIC OFFICES UPON THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE AND THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND TO MAKE CORRECTIONS TO PREVIOUS APPOINTMENTS.

Rules

AN ACT TO PROTECT THE BORDERS OF THE STATE BY (I) REQUIRING COOPERATION WITH FEDERAL IMMIGRATION OFFICIALS, (II) ENSURING STATE FUNDS ARE BEING USED FOR THE BENEFIT OF PERSONS IN THE STATE LEGALLY, (III) CREATING ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO COMPLY WITH STATE LAWS RELATED TO IMMIGRATION, AND (IV) PROHIBITING UNC CONSTITUENT INSTITUTIONS FROM BECOMING SANCTUARY UNIVERSITIES.

Phil BergerRepublican

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 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 AMEND THE LAWS REGULATING THE PRACTICE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY.

Heather H. RhyneRepublican

AN ACT TO DEMONSTRATE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S INTENT THAT STUDENTS, TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND OTHER SCHOOL EMPLOYEES RECOGNIZE THE EQUALITY AND RIGHTS OF ALL PERSONS AND TO PROHIBIT PUBLIC SCHOOL UNITS FROM PROMOTING CERTAIN CONCEPTS THAT ARE CONTRARY TO THAT INTENT.

Phil BergerRepublican

AN ACT REQUIRING COUNTIES WITH REAPPRAISALS EFFECTIVE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2026, TO USE A SCHEDULE OF VALUES ADOPTED PRIOR TO THAT DATE FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR, REQUIRING THOSE COUNTIES TO USE THE 2026 SCHEDULE OF VALUES FOR 2027-2028 AND FUTURE FISCAL YEARS UNTIL THE COUNTY'S NEXT GENERAL REAPPRAISAL, AND REQUIRING COUNTY ASSESSORS TO PAY AN EXAMINATION FEE.

Phil BergerRepublican

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

Todd CarverRepublican

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AN OFFENSE FOR WRONGFULLY ENTERING A PART OF A BUILDING NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC; TO ESTABLISH THE OFFENSE OF LARCENY OF GIFT CARDS; AND TO REVISE THE ORGANIZED RETAIL THEFT OFFENSE TO INCLUDE OFFENSES INVOLVING GIFT CARDS.

Jr. A. Reece PyrtleRepublican

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

Warren DanielRepublican

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

Kyle HallRepublican

AN ACT TO DEMONSTRATE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S INTENT THAT STUDENTS, PROFESSORS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND OTHER EMPLOYEES OF PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION RECOGNIZE THE EQUALITY AND RIGHTS OF ALL PERSONS AND TO PROHIBIT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION FROM PROMOTING CERTAIN CONCEPTS THAT ARE CONTRARY TO THAT INTENT.

Phil BergerRepublican

AN ACT TO REMOVE THE CAP ON SATELLITE ANNEXATION FROM THE TOWN OF SPRUCE PINE.

Ralph HiseRepublican

AN ACT TO GROW THE PROPERTY TAX BASE OF UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY FACILITATING PRIVATE DEVELOPER INVOLVEMENT IN CERTAIN PROJECT DEVELOPMENTS.

Michael A. LazzaraRepublican

AN ACT AMENDING WORKPLACE VIOLENCE PREVENTION LAWS TO COVER MASS PICKETING.

Timothy D. MoffittRepublican

AN ACT TO DEVELOP POLICIES TO RESTRICT STUDENT USE OF CELL PHONES IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Brent JacksonRepublican