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Introduced
01/29/2025
01/29/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
01/29/2025
01/29/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/29/2025
01/29/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
A HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND MEMORY OF JOSEPH "JOE" ROBERT JOHN, SR., LONGTIME MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
AI Summary
This resolution honors Joseph "Joe" Robert John, Sr., a distinguished public servant who served in the North Carolina House of Representatives from 2017 to 2025, recognizing his significant contributions to the state. A three-time alumnus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with degrees in English, Political Science, and law, John had an extensive career spanning multiple branches of government, including roles as Director of the State Crime Lab, Acting Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles, and Judge on the North Carolina Court of Appeals. During his legislative tenure, he focused on critical areas such as Criminal Justice, Judicial Elections, Public Transportation, and Education, serving on numerous committees and participating in various bipartisan caucuses. The resolution highlights John's commitment to ethical governance, his advocacy for election initiatives like nonpartisan redistricting and judicial elections, and his reputation as a principled, respected legislator who consistently prioritized his constituents' well-being. Additionally, the resolution acknowledges John's community involvement, including board memberships and receipt of prestigious awards like the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, and extends deepest sympathies to his family following his passing on January 20, 2025, while directing the Principal Clerk to transmit a copy of the resolution to his family.
Sponsors (72)
Cynthia Ball (D)*,
Abe Jones (D)*,
Marcia Morey (D)*,
Robert Reives (D)*,
Vernetta Alston (D),
Dean Arp (R),
Mary Belk (D),
Brian Biggs (R),
Mark Brody (R),
Gloristine Brown (D),
Kanika Brown (D),
Terry Brown (D),
Allen Buansi (D),
Deb Butler (D),
Celeste Cairns (R),
Grant Campbell (R),
Jennifer Capps Balkcom (R),
Becky Carney (D),
Richard Carver (R),
Maria Cervania (D),
Allen Chesser (R),
Mike Clampitt (R),
Tracy Clark (D),
Bryan Cohn (D),
Mike Colvin (D),
Patricia Cotham (R),
Jimmy Dixon (R),
Karl Gillespie (R),
Julia Greenfield (D),
Kyle Hall (R),
Pricey Harrison (D),
Beth Helfrich (D),
Julia Howard (R),
Chris Humphrey (R),
Cody Huneycutt (R),
Neal Jackson (R),
Jake Johnson (R),
Brenden Jones (R),
Keith Kidwell (R),
Donny Lambeth (R),
Ya Liu (D),
Donnie Loftis (R),
Brandon Lofton (D),
Carolyn Logan (D),
Tim Longest (D),
Jordan Lopez (D),
Jarrod Lowery (R),
Nasif Majeed (D),
Jeff McNeely (R),
Charlie Miller (R),
Ben Moss (R),
Rodney Pierce (D),
Dante Pittman (D),
Larry Potts (R),
Lindsey Prather (D),
Renée Price (D),
Reece Pyrtle (R),
Tim Reeder (R),
Heather Rhyne (R),
Phil Rubin (D),
Paul Scott (R),
Mitchell Setzer (R),
Carson Smith (R),
Charles Smith (D),
Larry Strickland (R),
Julie Von Haefen (D),
Harry Warren (R),
Diane Wheatley (R),
Donna White (R),
David Willis (R),
Matthew Winslow (R),
Jeff Zenger (R),
Last Action
Adopted (on 01/29/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H18 |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H18v2.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H18v1.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H18v0.pdf |
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