Bill > S731

This bill makes several changes to North Carolina's laws regarding Research and Production Service Districts (RPSD) and Urban Research Service Districts (URSD), primarily expanding their flexibility and multi-county collaboration capabilities. The bill increases the maximum property tax rate for these districts from 10 to 20 cents per $100 of property value and allows for multi-county districts to be established even if the portion in a single county does not independently meet district standards. It expands the advisory committee requirements for these districts, allowing for proportional representation across counties and providing more appointment flexibility. The bill also allows district developers to be designated as agents who can contract for services, own necessary property, and manage infrastructure like streets, utilities, and public transportation systems within the district. Additionally, the bill clarifies that tax proceeds used for district services are presumptively considered a public purpose and broadens the definition of public transportation to potentially include supporting infrastructure like greenways. The changes aim to provide counties with more tools to develop and manage research and production service areas, particularly in multi-county collaborative settings.

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S731