Bill > H794

This bill requires the State Highway Patrol (SHP) to conduct a comprehensive study and develop legislative recommendations on four key areas: (1) determining the optimal overall staffing size for the state, (2) assessing troop staffing needs for specific regions across North Carolina, (3) evaluating the overall salary scale for the entire patrol, and (4) examining salary scales for each rank within the patrol. The SHP must complete this study and submit a detailed report by March 1, 2026, to three legislative committees: the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Justice and Public Safety, the House Appropriations Committee on Justice and Public Safety, and the Senate Appropriations Committee on Justice and Public Safety. The purpose of this bill appears to be gathering data and insights to potentially improve the staffing and compensation structure of the State Highway Patrol, which could help address recruitment, retention, and operational effectiveness. The act will become effective immediately upon becoming law.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H794