Bill > S177

This bill addresses several key financial and administrative provisions for North Carolina's government for the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium. The bill appropriates $500 million in recurring funds to the Department of Health and Human Services for Medicaid program adjustments, including changes in enrollment and service costs. It provides $2.25 million to the State Auditor's office for up to 25 additional positions and allocates $1.2 million to the State Board of Elections for seven new exempt positions. The bill also provides $15 million for the State Board of Elections to upgrade its election information management and campaign finance software, and assigns the board space in the Albemarle Building in Raleigh. Additionally, the bill allocates over $713 million from the State Capital and Infrastructure Fund for various capital improvement and repair projects across state agencies and universities. It sets employer contribution rates for state employee retirement and health benefits, transfers funds to a Benefits Contributions Reserve, and provides $142 million for an Agricultural Disaster Crop Loss Program. The bill also includes provisions for disaster funding, such as $20 million for the Lumber River Basin restoration project, with requirements for recipients to seek alternative funding sources and guidelines for fund usage. Most provisions become effective July 1, 2025.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S177