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NC H599

NC H599
Award NC Forest Service Pay Increase


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Introduced
03/31/2025
In Committee
04/01/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT AWARDING A LEGISLATIVE SALARY INCREASE TO EMPLOYEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA FOREST SERVICE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE.

AI Summary

This bill allocates recurring funds to provide salary increases for employees of the North Carolina Forest Service (NCFS). Specifically, the bill appropriates $2.6 million in recurring funds for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to give NCFS employees a 7.5% across-the-board salary increase, effective July 1, 2025. Additionally, the bill provides $5.2 million in recurring funds for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to give NCFS employees another 7.5% across-the-board salary increase, effective July 1, 2026. These appropriations will come from the General Fund and are intended to support and compensate forest service workers. The bill will become effective on July 1, 2025, marking the start of the first salary increase period.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (24)

Last Action

Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (on 04/01/2025)

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