Bill > H932

This bill establishes a comprehensive pay increase program for teachers and first responders in North Carolina, providing a permanent ten percent raise to these critical public employees effective July 1, 2025. The bill defines first responders broadly to include law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical services personnel, public safety telecommunicators, and nurses employed in public healthcare facilities. For first responders, a total of $700 million is appropriated from the General Fund over the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium, while teachers will receive $900 million in appropriations during the same period. The pay increase will be added to base salary and used for calculating future salary increases, and will be subject to retirement contributions. To be eligible, employees must be working full-time on July 1, 2025, with part-time employees receiving prorated increases based on their hours. The Department of Public Safety, Department of Health and Human Services, and Department of Public Instruction will coordinate the distribution of funds to employing authorities, with strict guidelines ensuring the funds are used exclusively for salary increases. Employing authorities must certify the implementation of the pay increases and submit verifications, with any unspent funds reverting to the General Fund. The bill becomes effective on July 1, 2025, and is subject to the State Budget Act's provisions.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H932