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State Representative
Larry Potts
(R) - North Carolina
North Carolina House District 081
In Office - Started: 01/01/2017

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Raleigh, NC 27603-5925
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Lexington, NC 27295

Bill Bill Name Summary Progress
H96 Expedited Removal of Unauthorized Persons AN ACT TO CREATE AN ALTERNATIVE REMEDY FOR THE EXPEDITED REMOVAL OF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY AND TO MODIFY THE LAW RELATED TO PET SHOPS. Vetoed
H546 Medicaid Modernization AN ACT TO MODERNIZE VARIOUS LAWS PERTAINING TO THE MEDICAID PROGRAM. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H402 Limit Rules With Substantial Financial Costs AN ACT TO PUT LIMITATIONS ON RULES WITH SUBSTANTIAL FINANCIAL COSTS. Vetoed
H318 The Criminal Illegal Alien Enforcement Act AN ACT TO MODIFY ELIGIBILITY FOR RELEASE AND REQUIRE NOTIFICATION OF RELEASE TO IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT WHEN A PRISONER IS SUBJECT TO AN IMMIGRATION DETAINER AND ADMINISTRATIVE WARRANT. Vetoed
H171 Equality in State Agencies/Prohibition on DEI AN ACT ELIMINATING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) INITIATIVES IN STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND CLARIFYING THE PENALTY PROVISIONS OF THE STATE BUDGET ACT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT BUDGET AND FISCAL CONTROL ACT. Vetoed
H67 Healthcare Workforce Reforms AN ACT TO ENACT HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE REFORMS FOR THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H576 Dept. of Health and Human Services Revisions.-AB AN ACT MAKING TECHNICAL, CONFORMING, AND OTHER MODIFICATIONS TO LAWS PERTAINING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H697 NC Genetic Counselors Workforce Act AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE GENETIC COUNSELORS LICENSURE BOARD AND TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF GENETIC COUNSELING. Crossed Over
H612 Fostering Care in NC Act AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE LAWS AFFECTING JUVENILES AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES, COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES BOARDS AND DEPARTMENTS, REGIONAL SOCIAL SERVICES BOARDS AND DEPARTMENTS, CONSOLIDATED HUMAN SERVICES BOARDS AND AGENCIES, AND THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, TO EXPAND GUARDIANSHIP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY TO YOUTH TEN YEARS OF AGE, TO ALLOW A JUDGE TO ISSUE A PERMANENT NO CONTACT ORDER AGAINST A DEFENDANT CONVICTED OF CERTAIN VIOLENT OFFENSES, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS FELONY CHILD ABUSE FOR ANY PERSON PROVIDING CARE TO OR SUPERVISION OF A CHILD LESS THAN SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE TO COMMIT OR ALLOW THE COMMISSION OF A SEXUAL ACT UPON THE CHILD, AND TO PROVIDE THAT COUNTIES AND CITIES REQUIRE CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS FOR APPLICANTS OFFERED A POSITION IF THE POSITION REQUIRES THE APPLICANT TO WORK WITH CHILDREN IN ANY CAPACITY. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H590 Patient Safety/Med. Imaging/Radiation Therapy AN ACT PROVIDING FOR AND ENHANCING PATIENT SAFETY IN MEDICAL IMAGING BY ENSURING EDUCATIONALLY PREPARED AND CLINICALLY COMPETENT PERSONS PERFORM AND ADMINISTER MEDICAL IMAGING AND RADIATION THERAPY PROCEDURES. Crossed Over
H696 Health Care Practitioner Transparency Act AN ACT TO PROMOTE HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONER TRANSPARENCY THROUGH ADVERTISEMENT REQUIREMENTS AND TO DEFINE THE PRACTICE OF NURSING FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES: NURSE PRACTITIONERS (NP), CERTIFIED NURSE MIDWIVES (CNM), CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETISTS (CRNA), AND CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALISTS (CNS). Crossed Over
H480 Medical Board Licensing Efficiency Act AN ACT TO MAKE MODIFICATIONS TO THE LAWS PERTAINING TO THE NORTH CAROLINA MEDICAL BOARD. Crossed Over
H79 North Carolina Work and Save AN ACT TO CREATE THE SMALL BUSINESS RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAM AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS. Whereas, the General Assembly finds that too many North Carolina citizens have no or inadequate savings for retirement, and an estimated 1.7 million North Carolina working families, including employees, independent contractors, and the self-employed, have no access to an employer-sponsored retirement plan or program or any other easy way to save at work; and Whereas, it is the policy of the State to assist the North Carolina private-sector workforce, including in particular moderate- and lower-income working households, to voluntarily save for retirement, including by facilitating saving in individual retirement accounts (IRAs) as well as by encouraging employers to adopt retirement savings and other retirement plans for employees in the State; and Whereas, more adequate, portable, low-cost, and consumer-protective retirement saving by North Carolina households will enhance their retirement security and ultimately reduce the pressure on State public assistance programs for retirees and other elderly citizens and the potential burden on North Carolina taxpayers to finance such programs; and Whereas, the General Assembly intends to establish a North Carolina Work and Save Program that will use the services of competent and qualified private-sector entities selected by the North Carolina Small Business Retirement Savings Program Board to administer the Program and manage the funds on behalf of the Program participants; and Whereas, the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer manages the State's finances, including pensions, healthcare, investments, and unclaimed property; Now, therefore, In Committee
H434 Lower Healthcare Costs AN ACT LOWERING HEALTHCARE COSTS AND INCREASING PRICE TRANSPARENCY. Whereas, rising healthcare costs place a significant financial burden on individuals, families, employers, and taxpayers, greatly contribute to inflation, and make it increasingly difficult for residents to access essential healthcare services; and Whereas, North Carolina has intolerably high healthcare costs, with recent studies ranking the State 50th out of 50 in the United States; and Whereas, skyrocketing healthcare costs have resulted in over 40 percent of Americans reporting some type of healthcare debt, according to one study; and Whereas, many patients face unexpected medical bills due to a lack of disclosure about out-of-network providers and a general lack of transparency in healthcare pricing, resulting in financial strain and hardship; and Whereas, employers are burdened with the increasing costs of providing health insurance for employees, leading to higher premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket expenses; and Whereas, patients and employers are often unable to compare the costs of medical services due to a lack of clear and accessible pricing information, hindering their ability to make informed decisions; and Whereas, the absence of price transparency in the healthcare system leads to market inefficiencies, less awareness of price difference, less competition, and higher prices, with consumers often unable to identify the most cost-effective providers; and Whereas, transparency in healthcare pricing allows consumers to shop for affordable healthcare services and encourages competition among healthcare providers to offer more competitive pricing; and Whereas, providing consumers with clear, understandable, and accessible information about the costs of healthcare services will foster a more competitive and patient-centered healthcare market; and Whereas, requiring healthcare providers and insurers to disclose their prices in advance, including all providers and services a patient may need, both in-network and out-of-network, will enable consumers to make more informed choices about their care, leading to better healthcare outcomes at lower costs; and Whereas, price transparency will incentivize hospitals and healthcare providers to improve the quality of care while reducing prices, to the benefit of patients and employers; and Whereas, clear pricing and competition among healthcare providers will encourage innovation in healthcare delivery and improve overall efficiency within the system; and Whereas, empowering patients and employers with pricing information will help create a healthcare system that prioritizes affordability, access, and choice; and Whereas, President Trump recently signed an Executive Order to make healthcare prices transparent, "empower[ing] patients with clear, accurate, and actionable healthcare pricing information," also "ensur[ing] hospitals and insurers disclose actual prices, not estimates, and take action to make prices comparable across hospitals and insurers, including prescription drug prices"; Now, therefore, Crossed Over
H328 Regulate Hemp-Derived Consumables AN ACT TO REGULATE THE SALE, DISTRIBUTION, AND POSSESSION OF HEMP-DERIVED CONSUMABLE PRODUCTS AND TO ADD KRATOM AS A SCHEDULE VI CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE. Crossed Over
H615 Enrollment Stability for Military Students AN ACT TO PROVIDE MILITARY FAMILIES ADDITIONAL TIME TO PROVIDE PROOF OF RESIDENCY FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL ENROLLMENT. Crossed Over
H661 Building Industry Efficiency Act of 2025 AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS LAWS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL BUILDING INDUSTRY EFFICIENCY. Crossed Over
H860 Social Media Control in IT Act AN ACT TO COMBAT SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION BY REQUIRING THAT SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS RESPECT THE PRIVACY OF NORTH CAROLINA USERS' DATA AND NOT USE A NORTH CAROLINA MINOR'S DATA FOR ADVERTISING OR ALGORITHMIC RECOMMENDATIONS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE, AND TO MAKE WILLFUL VIOLATIONS OF DATA USER PRIVACY AN UNFAIR PRACTICE UNDER CHAPTER 75 OF THE GENERAL STATUTES. In Committee
H231 Social Work Interstate Licensure Compact AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AND ENTER INTO AN INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR THE PRACTICE OF SOCIAL WORK. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H565 Check Yes, Save Lives AN ACT TO ALLOW RESIDENT TAXPAYERS TO ENROLL IN THE ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION PROGRAM VIA THEIR INCOME TAX RETURN. Crossed Over
H485 Adult Care Home Medicaid PCS Coverage AN ACT TO REQUIRE A REQUEST FOR FEDERAL APPROVAL TO EXTEND MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY FOR PERSONAL CARE SERVICES TO CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS RESIDING IN ADULT CARE HOMES. Crossed Over
H349 Reqs HC POA/Adv Direct/IEP Nurse Choice AN ACT UPDATING REQUIREMENTS FOR HEALTH CARE POWERS OF ATTORNEY AND ADVANCE HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVES, AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO RECEIVE ELECTRONIC FILINGS OF ADVANCE HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVES, AND ALLOWING PARENT CHOICE IN NURSING SERVICE PROVIDERS REQUIRED BY AN INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM. Crossed Over
H562 Com. Coll. Behav. Health Workforce Enhan. Act AN ACT TO DIRECT THE COMMISSION FOR MENTAL HEALTH, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES TO ENGAGE IN RULEMAKING TO AMEND THE STAFF DEFINITIONS FOR CERTAIN QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS. Crossed Over
H74 House Budget Technical Corrections AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS TECHNICAL AND CLARIFYING CHANGES TO THE CURRENT OPERATIONS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2023 AND TO OTHER ACTS. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H834 Sportsman's Voter Act AN ACT TO REQUIRE EACH PERSON SEEKING A HUNTING OR FISHING LICENSE IN THIS STATE BE OFFERED AN OPPORTUNITY TO REGISTER TO VOTE AND TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ORGAN DONOR REGISTRY. Crossed Over
H214 Faithful Article V Commissioner Act AN ACT TO ENACT THE FAITHFUL ARTICLE V COMMISSIONER ACT. Crossed Over
H519 Parents' Medical Bill of Rights AN ACT REVISING THE LAWS REGARDING WHEN MINORS CAN GIVE EFFECTIVE CONSENT TO MEDICAL TREATMENT ON THEIR OWN AUTHORITY AND WHEN PARENTS ARE ALLOWED ACCESS TO MINORS' MEDICAL RECORDS. Crossed Over
H489 Insurance Coverage Emergency Ambulance Trans AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR A MINIMUM ALLOWABLE REIMBURSEMENT RATE UNDER HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS FOR EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICES PROVIDED BY AN OUT-OF-NETWORK AMBULANCE SERVICE PROVIDER. Crossed Over
H4 Sam's Law AN ACT TO REQUIRE MEDICAL CONDITION ACTION PLANS FOR CERTAIN STUDENTS AND MEDICAL EMERGENCY PLANS IN ALL PUBLIC SCHOOL UNITS. Crossed Over
H765 Save the American Dream Act AN ACT TO REFORM LOCAL GOVERNMENT DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS IN THIS STATE AND TO INCREASE THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM GENERAL STORMWATER PERMIT FEE. In Committee
H57 Adopt State Veterans Museum AN ACT ADOPTING THE VETERANS HISTORY MUSEUM OF THE CAROLINAS AS THE STATE'S VETERANS HISTORY MUSEUM. Whereas, the Veterans History Museum of the Carolinas opened in the Town of Brevard in 2016; and Whereas, the mission of the Museum is "to honor our nation's veterans, to educate the public about our country's military history and the contribution of our service men and women, and to preserve important and unique historic artifacts"; and Whereas, the Museum honors veterans of all branches of the military but especially those of the Carolinas and the north Georgia region by displaying artifacts from the 20th century to the present; and Whereas, the Museum has a large collection of unique military artifacts, uniforms, weaponry, original newspapers, personal letters, and other one-of-a-kind items, such as a WWI six-person Maxim machine gun, a 1943 Willys Jeep and 1942 Harley-Davidson motorcycle used in WWII-Europe, and exhibits honoring women in the military and the United States Merchant Marine; and Whereas, the Museum serves as a gathering place for veterans to meet informally, share stories, and make new friends. Monthly programs include "Veterans Coffee & Conversation," which provides a welcoming and private space for combat and noncombat veterans to talk and listen; and Whereas, the Museum has six professionally produced, copyrighted videos, "Through Their Eyes," to teach the history of each American war since WWI, using local veterans' stories; and Whereas, the Museum is free to the public and is staffed by volunteers; and Whereas, the State does not have an official veterans history museum; Now, therefore, Crossed Over
H97 Support Firefighters Fighting Cancer AN ACT INCLUDING DEATH DUE TO CERTAIN CANCERS IN THE LIST OF FIREFIGHTER DEATHS MEETING THE DEFINITION OF KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY UNDER THE PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES' DEATH BENEFITS ACT. Crossed Over
H139 Baby Boxes/Newborn Safety Device AN ACT TO ALLOW NEWBORN SAFETY DEVICE INSTALLATION IN QUALIFIED ESTABLISHMENTS. Crossed Over
H152 Access to Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation AN ACT TO PROVIDE FAIR REIMBURSEMENT OF TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION SERVICES UNDER HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS OFFERED IN THIS STATE. Crossed Over
H753 LEOs Return to Work AN ACT TO ALLOW FOR THE CONTINUATION OF RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. In Committee
H329 Tobacco and Hemp on Nonpublic School Grounds AN ACT TO ENCOURAGE NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND HEMP-DERIVED CONSUMABLE PRODUCTS ON SCHOOL GROUNDS. Crossed Over
H555 Medicaid Telehealth Services AN ACT TO ENSURE THAT CERTAIN PROVIDERS OF TELEHEALTH SERVICES ARE ELIGIBLE TO ENROLL AS MEDICAID PROVIDERS. In Committee
H272 The Sergeant Mickey Hutchens Act AN ACT TO ALLOW LAW ENFORCEMENT, PROBATION/PAROLE, AND CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS WHO HOLD AN ADVANCED LAW ENFORCEMENT OR CORRECTIONS CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION AND TRAINING STANDARDS COMMISSION OR THE ADVANCED LAW ENFORCEMENT CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA SHERIFFS' EDUCATION AND TRAINING STANDARDS COMMISSION TO PURCHASE, AT FULL COST, UP TO FOUR YEARS' CREDITABLE SERVICE IN THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM OR THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. Crossed Over
H69 Military and Veterans Educational Promise Act AN ACT TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATORY ADMISSIONS POLICIES REGARDING ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS; TO REQUIRE MILITARY ADMISSIONS DEFERMENT FOR CERTAIN PERSONS ADMITTED TO CONSTITUENT INSTITUTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA; AND TO PROVIDE IN-STATE TUITION TO CERTAIN HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS. Crossed Over
H113 Create Committee on Medicaid Sustainability AN ACT TO CREATE A JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON MEDICAID SUSTAINABILITY. In Committee
H558 Criteria for PHP Contract Procurement AN ACT TO UPDATE THE CRITERIA FOR PROCUREMENT OF FUTURE MEDICAID PREPAID HEALTH PLAN CONTRACTS. In Committee
H160 Joel H. Crisp SUDEP Awareness Law AN ACT TO DIRECT THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE'S AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTERS TO COMPILE AND DISSEMINATE INFORMATION ON SUDDEN UNEXPECTED DEATH IN EPILEPSY INFORMATION TO HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS AND PROVIDE A CORRESPONDING REPORT TO THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. Crossed Over
H803 3-Year FDA Approval for New Childhood Vaxx AN ACT PROHIBITING THE COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC HEALTH FROM ADDING ANY NEW VACCINES TO THE STATE'S CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULE UNLESS THE VACCINE HAS EITHER BEEN APPROVED BY THE UNITED STATES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) FOR A MINIMUM OF THREE YEARS OR, IF FDA-APPROVED FOR LESS THAN THREE YEARS, UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF BOTH THE NORTH CAROLINA MEDICAL SOCIETY BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE NORTH CAROLINA PEDIATRIC SOCIETY BOARD OF DIRECTORS. In Committee
H774 School Breakfast for All AN ACT TO PROVIDE BREAKFAST TO PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS AT NO COST TO THE STUDENTS AND TO ESTABLISH THE FARM-TO-TABLE INITIATIVE. Whereas, one in five kids goes hungry every day in North Carolina, putting them at risk of poor health and educational outcomes; and Whereas, hunger negatively impacts a child's ability to learn, concentrate, and perform well in school; and Whereas, research shows that students who eat a nutritious breakfast demonstrate higher academic achievement, improved behavior, and increased school attendance; and Whereas, the economic benefits of school breakfast at no cost to the student and family include reduced absenteeism, lower healthcare costs, and long-term workforce productivity; and Whereas, North Carolina is home to a rich agricultural industry, and sourcing locally grown fruits, vegetables, dairy, and proteins for school meals stimulates economic growth in rural communities; and Whereas, partnerships between schools, farmers, and food distributors create new market opportunities for North Carolina's agricultural sector while ensuring students receive nutritious meals; and Whereas, funding and policy support within School Breakfast for All legislation would align with North Carolina's goals for economic sustainability, public health, and student success; Now, therefore, In Committee
H672 Physician Assist. Omnibus/Team-based/Compact AN ACT TO ADJUST THE SUPERVISION ARRANGEMENT OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS AND TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE LICENSURE OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS. In Committee
H15 Support Private Property Rights AN ACT TO CLARIFY THAT THE INCLUSION OF REAL PROPERTY ON A COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN IS NOT A REQUIRED DISCLOSURE OR A MATERIAL FACT FOR THE PURPOSES OF DISCLOSURE FOR REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS. Crossed Over
H553 Ensuring Patient Safety w/Mail Order Meds AN ACT REVISING ABORTION-INDUCING DRUG LAWS. In Committee
H561 2025 Youth End Nicotine Dependence Act AN ACT ENACTING THE "YOUTH END NICOTINE DEPENDENCE ACT" TO ESTABLISH A TOBACCO USE PREVENTION FUND WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SUPPORTED BY ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE TOBACCO MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT. Whereas, in North Carolina, the use of electronic cigarettes among high school students rose one thousand one hundred twenty-nine percent (1,129%) between 2011 and 2019; and Whereas, in North Carolina, twenty-seven and three-tenths percent (27.3%) of youth in high school and ten and four-tenths percent (10.4%) of youth in middle school used tobacco products in 2019; and Whereas, electronic cigarettes are tobacco products under North Carolina law; and Whereas, youth are becoming addicted to electronic cigarettes at an alarming rate and are finding it difficult to quit; and Whereas, the United States Surgeon General has reported that use of products containing nicotine in any form among young people is unsafe, secondhand electronic cigarette aerosol that is exhaled into the air by users is not harmless, and states must take action to prevent harm rather than waiting for harm to occur; and Whereas, evidence shows that funding to create state and community interventions that encourage individuals to avoid tobacco use and help perpetuate social norms that discourage tobacco use are some of the most effective ways to prevent tobacco use and tobacco-related chronic disease and death among youth; and Whereas, North Carolina receives approximately one hundred forty million dollars ($140,000,000) every year from the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement, which was intended to be used for tobacco use prevention programs; and Whereas, by spending a fraction of the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement funds on prevention, North Carolina can save on future medical costs caused by tobacco-related illnesses and prevent thousands of youth from becoming daily tobacco users; and Whereas, the General Assembly finds that an investment of seventeen million dollars ($17,000,000) per year in tobacco use prevention programs is required to prevent youth electronic cigarette nicotine dependence in North Carolina; Now, therefore, In Committee
H542 Child Care Mental & Behavioral Services/Funds AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE NORTH CAROLINA PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN, INC., TO EXPAND MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND STAFF IN CHILD CARE FACILITY SETTINGS AND TO ESTABLISH THE NORTH CAROLINA PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN, INC., SPECIAL FUND. In Committee
H525 Reorganize & Fund Rare Disease Adv. Council AN ACT REVISING THE COMPOSITION AND DUTIES OF THE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON RARE DISEASES; TRANSFERRING THE COUNCIL TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO COVER THE OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE COUNCIL. In Committee
H534 Funds for Sexual Assault Nurse Programs AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO CERTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO ESTABLISH TRAINING SITES FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINERS. In Committee
H16 General Assembly: In God We Trust - Display AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE LEGISLATIVE SERVICES OFFICER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO DISPLAY THE NATIONAL MOTTO "IN GOD WE TRUST" DIRECTLY ABOVE AND BEHIND THE DAIS OF THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE. Crossed Over
H87 Cell Phone-Free Education AN ACT TO DEVELOP POLICIES TO RESTRICT STUDENT USE OF CELL PHONES IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Crossed Over
H47 Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 - Part I AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS AND EXTEND REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY FOR COMMUNITIES AND CITIZENS IMPACTED BY HURRICANE HELENE. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H95 Threaten Elected Official/Increase Punishment AN ACT TO INCREASE THE PUNISHMENT IMPOSED FOR AN ASSAULT OR THREAT AGAINST AN EXECUTIVE OFFICER, LEGISLATIVE OFFICER, COURT OFFICER, OR LOCAL ELECTED OFFICER AND TO REQUIRE PRETRIAL RELEASE CONDITIONS FOR ANY PERSON CHARGED WITH ASSAULTING OR MAKING A THREAT AGAINST AN EXECUTIVE OFFICER, LEGISLATIVE OFFICER, COURT OFFICER, LOCAL ELECTED OFFICER, OR ELECTION OFFICER TO BE DETERMINED BY A JUDGE. Crossed Over
H124 Adopt Official State Cookie AN ACT ADOPTING THE MORAVIAN COOKIE AS THE OFFICIAL STATE COOKIE. Whereas, during the 18th century, settlers from the European kingdom of Moravia traveled to America and founded the town of Salem (now Winston-Salem) in North Carolina in 1766; and Whereas, when the Moravians settled in North Carolina, they brought with them a spice cookie similar to the German Lebkuchen cookie; and Whereas, these thin spice cookies are known as Moravian cookies and made of ingredients such as molasses, allspice, and ginger; and Whereas, the Moravian cookie is one of the most popular cookies in North Carolina; and Whereas, Moravian cookies have been made and sold in Winston-Salem since the 1950s and millions of pounds of cookies are baked, packaged, and distributed worldwide annually; and Whereas, sales of Moravian cookies promote tourism in the State and contribute to the State's economy; and Whereas, it is fitting to recognize the positive impact the Moravians have had on the State's culture by adopting the Moravian cookie as the official cookie of the State of North Carolina; Now, therefore, Crossed Over
H5 NC Constitutional Carry Act AN ACT TO PROTECT A PERSON'S RIGHT TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN WITHOUT A PERMIT AND TO CONTINUE ALLOWING PERSONS TO ACQUIRE A CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT FOR THE PURPOSES OF RECIPROCITY OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON DESIRED. In Committee
H37 Enhance Firefighter Benefits & Representation AN ACT TO ENHANCE BENEFITS AND REPRESENTATION FOR NORTH CAROLINA FIREFIGHTERS AND RESCUE SQUAD WORKERS. Crossed Over
H35 Establish Military Appreciation Month AN ACT TO DESIGNATE THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER OF EACH YEAR AS MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH. Crossed Over
H62 Farmers Protection Act AN ACT TO ENACT THE FARMERS PROTECTION ACT TO PREVENT DISCRIMINATION IN FINANCING AGAINST FARMERS. In Committee
H396 Nursing Fellows & Curric. Support Funds/WSSU AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE NURSING FELLOWS PROGRAM AT WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR CURRICULUM SUPPORT FOR NURSING STUDENTS AT WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY. In Committee
H276 Align Benefits for Firefighters with Cancer AN ACT TO INCLUDE ANY CANCER, THE DIAGNOSIS OF WHICH QUALIFIED A FIREFIGHTER FOR BENEFITS UNDER THE FIREFIGHTERS' CANCER INSURANCE PROGRAM OR THE FIREFIGHTERS' HEALTH BENEFITS PILOT PROGRAM, IN THE LIST OF FIREFIGHTER DEATHS MEETING THE DEFINITION OF KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY UNDER THE PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES' DEATH BENEFITS ACT. In Committee
H52 Protect Those Who Serve & Protect Act of 2025 AN ACT ENACTING THE PROTECT THOSE WHO SERVE AND PROTECT ACT OF 2025. Crossed Over
H11 No Tax on Tips, Overtime, Bonus Pay AN ACT TO ALLOW AN INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR OVERTIME COMPENSATION, UP TO TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS OF BONUS PAY, AND TIPS. In Committee
H242 Add Psychiatric Hospitals to Medicaid HASP AN ACT TO INCLUDE FREESTANDING PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS AS HOSPITALS THAT ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS UNDER THE MEDICAID HEALTHCARE ACCESS AND STABILIZATION PROGRAM AND TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THOSE PAYMENTS THROUGH INCREASED HOSPITAL ASSESSMENTS. In Committee
H343 Advocacy for Long-Term Care Residents Act AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF AGING AND ADULT SERVICES, TO ENHANCE PROTECTIONS FOR RESIDENTS OF LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES BY MOVING THE STATE'S LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM TOWARD NATIONAL STANDARDS. Whereas, Ombudsmen serve and protect some of the most vulnerable and needy citizens in our State—residents of nursing homes, adult care homes, and family care homes; and Whereas, Ombudsmen advocate for residents' rights; work to improve the quality of care provided in facilities; and assist residents, family members, and providers in resolving potentially contentious issues without resorting to formal complaint processes, thereby saving the State and residents time and resources; and Whereas, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Aging and Adult Services, oversees the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program; Now, therefore, In Committee
H274 Foster Care Services/Funds AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO CROSSNORE COMMUNITIES FOR CHILDREN FOR FOSTER CARE SERVICES. In Committee
H42 Burglary & B&E/Sentence Enhancement AN ACT TO REVISE THE OFFENSES OF FIRST AND SECOND DEGREE BURGLARY AND TO ENHANCE THE PUNISHMENT IMPOSED FOR CERTAIN BURGLARY AND BREAKING OR ENTERING OFFENSES COMMITTED BY A PERSON IN POSSESSION OF A FIREARM OR OTHER DEADLY WEAPON. Crossed Over
H222 C.O.O.P.E.R. Accountability Act AN ACT TO ENACT THE CLOSE OUT OPERATIONS PROVIDE EMERGENCY RELIEF ACT (C.O.O.P.E.R. ACT), TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR DISASTER RECOVERY, TO IMPOSE AUDITING, REPORTING, AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS ON THE OFFICE OF RECOVERY AND RESILIENCY, AND TO REVISE THE OFFICE OF RECOVERY AND RESILIENCY'S RESPONSIBILITIES. In Committee
H229 Medicaid Rates/Ambulatory Surgical Centers AN ACT TO ADJUST MEDICAID RATES PAID TO AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTERS. In Committee
H197 Local Communicable Disease Programs/Funds AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH, TO CONTINUE THE STATE'S PROGRESS IN COMMUNICABLE DISEASE RESPONSE. Whereas, there are over 80 reportable communicable diseases in North Carolina that local health departments (LHDs) are responsible for investigating and managing; and Whereas, LHDs must respond to the rise and spread of newly emerging and re-emerging communicable diseases, such as tuberculosis, avian flu, Marburg virus, and Mpox; and Whereas, North Carolina has currently seen cases of avian flu in commercial poultry flocks, requiring a high level of monitoring and support from LHDs to address the risk of human spread; and Whereas, LHDs in North Carolina remain understaffed, with an estimated 70% shortage of public health staff at the local level, including communicable disease nurses and other professionals, who are vital to the State's communicable disease response; Now, therefore, In Committee
H61 Assaults on First Responders AN ACT TO INCREASE THE PUNISHMENT FOR COMMITTING AN ASSAULT WITH A FIREARM AGAINST CERTAIN EMERGENCY, MEDICAL, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL. In Committee
H30 SchCalFlex/WS-F,Stokes,Davdsn/Aug11 & Assmnts AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FLEXIBILITY TO WINSTON-SALEM/FORSYTH, STOKES, AND DAVIDSON COUNTY SCHOOLS IN ADOPTING THE SCHOOL CALENDAR. In Committee
H31 Make Election Day A State Holiday AN ACT TO AMEND THE STATE HUMAN RESOURCES ACT TO MAKE THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION DAY A PAID HOLIDAY FOR STATE EMPLOYEES. In Committee
H60 Modernize Medicaid Dental Rates AN ACT TO MODERNIZE MEDICAID DENTAL RATES. Whereas, good oral health is vital to good overall health, and untreated oral health conditions negatively affect overall health and have associations with chronic disease, including diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, Alzheimer's disease, and even mental illness; and Whereas, the failure to adjust reimbursement rates to account for increasing inflation and costs over the last fifteen years has resulted in reduced dental provider participation in Medicaid; and Whereas, regular preventative dental care is the most cost effective method available to prevent minor oral conditions from developing into more complex oral and physical health conditions that would eventually require emergency and palliative care; and Whereas, in order to improve overall health and access to quality care, increase provider participation in Medicaid, and prevent future health conditions caused by overall health problems, it is in the best interest of the State to raise Medicaid reimbursement rates paid to dental care providers from 35% to 46% of the average dentist charges in 2023 in order to provide rates that are comparable with the Medicaid rates of surrounding states; Now, therefore, In Committee
H46 Make Healthcare Affordable AN ACT TO DISCLOSE THE COST OF STATE GOVERNMENT HEALTH INSURANCE MANDATES ON NORTH CAROLINA'S EMPLOYERS AND TAXPAYERS. Whereas, the rising healthcare costs in North Carolina place a significant financial burden on individuals, families, employers, and taxpayers, greatly contribute to inflation, and make it increasingly difficult for residents to access essential healthcare services; and Whereas, North Carolina has intolerably high healthcare costs, with recent studies ranking the state 50th out of 50 in the United States; and Whereas, government-mandated health insurance requirements for employers in North Carolina lead to higher premiums, placing undue financial strain on employers, particularly small businesses; and Whereas, health insurance mandates on the North Carolina State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees carry a cost that is ultimately paid for by taxpayers and divert resources away from other critical public services and economic investments; and Whereas, many consumers in North Carolina are forced to pay for health insurance coverage they neither need nor use as a result of government-mandated benefits that do not align with their personal healthcare needs or preference; and Whereas, the continued escalation of healthcare costs driven by government mandates exacerbates the rising cost of living, as individuals and families struggle to afford both premiums and out-of-pocket expenses for necessary care, and the rising cost of doing business, as employers struggle to continue offering health insurance to employees; Now, therefore, In Committee
H55 Funds for the IGNITE Program AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE AUTISM SOCIETY OF NORTH CAROLINA IGNITE PROGRAM. In Committee
H54 Funds for NC APSE AN ACT TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR EVIDENCE-BASED SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS, INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. In Committee
H36 Maintenance of State Veterans Cemeteries AN ACT REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AND MILITARY AFFAIRS TO ENHANCE OVERALL MAINTENANCE OF THE STATE'S VETERANS CEMETERIES. In Committee
H12 Observe Standard Time All Year AN ACT FOR THE STATE TO OBSERVE STANDARD TIME THE WHOLE YEAR. In Committee
H18 Honor Joe John, Former Member A HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND MEMORY OF JOSEPH "JOE" ROBERT JOHN, SR., LONGTIME MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
Bill Bill Name Motion Vote Date Vote
H23 Various State and Local Gov't Provisions C RPT Adoption 06/26/2025 Yea
H96 Expedited Removal of Unauthorized Persons M6 Reconsider 06/26/2025 Yea
H96 Expedited Removal of Unauthorized Persons M11 Not Concur 06/26/2025 Yea
H96 Expedited Removal of Unauthorized Persons M11 Concur 06/26/2025 Yea
H125 Continuing Budget Operations M11 Not Concur 06/26/2025 Yea
H171 Equality in State Agencies/Prohibition on DEI M11 Concur 06/26/2025 Yea
H173 Various Local Provisions III R3 Ruled Mat'l M11 Concur 06/26/2025 Yea
H193 Firearm Law Revisions M11 Concur 06/26/2025 Yea
H210 Perpetual Care of Certain Cemeteries M11 Concur 06/26/2025 Yea
H309 Various Local Provisions VI C RPT Adoption 06/26/2025 Yea
S311 The Law and Order Act C RPT Adoption 06/26/2025 Yea
S416 Personal Privacy Protection Act C RPT Adoption 06/26/2025 Yea
S479 SCRIPT Act C RPT Adoption 06/26/2025 Yea
H576 Dept. of Health and Human Services Revisions.-AB M11 Concur Sen. Amd. 1 06/26/2025 Yea
H620 AOC Agency Requests.-AB M11 Concur 06/26/2025 Yea
H694 Reg'l Water Study/IBT Subbasin/TMDL M11 Concur 06/26/2025 Yea
H850 Interbasin Transfer Moratorium/Study M11 Concur 06/26/2025 Yea
H948 The P.A.V.E. Act M11 Concur 06/26/2025 Yea
H992 Timeshare Foreclosure/Paternity Matters M11 Concur 06/26/2025 Yea
H1003 Board of Funeral Service Modifications M11 Concur Sen. Amd. 1 06/26/2025 Yea
S768 Confirm Appointment to Industrial Commission Second Reading 06/26/2025 Yea
H1012 Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 - Part II C RPT Adoption 06/26/2025 Yea
S770 General Assembly Appointments Second Reading 06/26/2025 Yea
S101 Protect Tax-Advantaged Accts. & Living Donors Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S118 Military and Veteran Support Act C RPT Adoption 06/25/2025 Yea
H173 Various Local Provisions III R2 Ruled Mat'l M11 Concur 06/25/2025 Yea
H183 Various Local Provisions II C RPT Adoption 06/25/2025 Yea
H192 Salary Adjustments and Budget Offsets Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S177 Continuing Budget Adjustments Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S177 Continuing Budget Adjustments A2 Rubin Second Reading 06/25/2025 Nay
S177 Continuing Budget Adjustments A1 Blackwell Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S227 Eliminating "DEI" in Public Education Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S254 Charter School Changes C RPT Adoption 06/25/2025 Yea
H369 Parking Lot Reform and Modernization Act Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
H388 Amend Business Corporations Act M11 Concur 06/25/2025 Yea
S307 Info. Rights of Estate/Death of LLC Member Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S307 Info. Rights of Estate/Death of LLC Member A1 Schietzelt Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S328 Age 21 Hemp-Derived Consumables Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S328 Age 21 Hemp-Derived Consumables A1 Pyrtle Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S375 Harrison's Law Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
H480 Medical Board Licensing Efficiency Act Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S401 NC Farm Act of 2025 Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S401 NC Farm Act of 2025 A1 McNeely Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S416 Personal Privacy Protection Act Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S416 Personal Privacy Protection Act A1 Morey Second Reading M3 To Lay On The Table 06/25/2025 Yea
S429 2025 Public Safety Act Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S429 2025 Public Safety Act A1 Morey Second Reading M3 To Lay On The Table 06/25/2025 Yea
S391 DOT Omnibus Third Reading M6 Reconsider 06/25/2025 Yea
S391 DOT Omnibus Third Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S391 DOT Omnibus Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S391 DOT Omnibus A2 Arp Third Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S391 DOT Omnibus A1 Winslow Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S488 Clarify Disp. Place Analysis/IOLTA Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S488 Clarify Disp. Place Analysis/IOLTA A1 Morey Second Reading 06/25/2025 Nay
S664 JMAC/ABC/Other Revisions Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S664 JMAC/ABC/Other Revisions A1 Pickett Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S706 County Waste Management Assistance Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S706 County Waste Management Assistance A1 Pickett Second Reading 06/25/2025 Abstain
S558 Eliminating "DEI" in Public Higher Ed Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S595 Various Revenue Laws Changes Third Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
H517 Modify Nonprofit Corp. Act/Charitable Org Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
H546 Medicaid Modernization R3 Ruled Mat'l M11 Concur 06/25/2025 Yea
H559 Elevators/Interim Code Council Appt.-AB M11 Concur 06/25/2025 Yea
H590 Patient Safety/Med. Imaging/Radiation Therapy Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
H697 NC Genetic Counselors Workforce Act Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
H763 Neighbor State License Recognition Act M11 Concur 06/25/2025 Yea
H805 Prevent Sexual Exploitation/Women and Minors M11 Concur 06/25/2025 Yea
H819 DIT Agency Bill Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
H819 DIT Agency Bill A1 Johnson Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
H3 Various Local Election Changes II M11 Concur 06/24/2025 Yea
H26 Various Local Provisions I R3 Ruled Mat'l M11 Concur 06/24/2025 Yea
H67 Healthcare Workforce Reforms M11 Concur 06/24/2025 Yea
S69 Various Local Provisions V Second Reading 06/24/2025 Yea
H378 Various Ed Law/Tax Acct/NIL Changes M11 Concur 06/24/2025 Yea
H412 Child Care Regulatory Reforms C RPT Adoption 06/24/2025 Yea
S321 Accounting Workforce Development Act Second Reading 06/24/2025 Yea
S387 Brownfields Property Reuse Act Revisions Second Reading 06/24/2025 Yea
S387 Brownfields Property Reuse Act Revisions A1 Hall, K. Second Reading 06/24/2025 Yea
S472 Coastal Regulatory Reform Second Reading 06/24/2025 Yea
S472 Coastal Regulatory Reform A1 Smith, Carson Second Reading 06/24/2025 Yea
S600 Improve Health and Human Services Second Reading 06/24/2025 Yea
S600 Improve Health and Human Services A1 Reeder Second Reading 06/24/2025 Yea
S690 Various Real Estate and Business Law Changes Second Reading 06/24/2025 Yea
S690 Various Real Estate and Business Law Changes A1 Stevens Second Reading 06/24/2025 Yea
S710 DPS Agency Changes.-AB Second Reading 06/24/2025 Yea
S595 Various Revenue Laws Changes Second Reading 06/24/2025 Yea
H546 Medicaid Modernization R2 Ruled Mat'l M11 Concur 06/24/2025 Yea
H537 Alena's Law & Office of Vital Records Changes M11 Concur 06/24/2025 Yea
H549 Clarify Powers of State Auditor M11 Concur 06/24/2025 Yea
H696 Health Care Practitioner Transparency Act M11 Not Concur 06/24/2025 Yea
H737 DOI Omnibus Bill M11 Concur 06/24/2025 Yea
H747 2025 Wildlife Resources Changes Second Reading 06/24/2025 Yea
H762 Modernize NC S.A.F.E. Act/2d Mortgage Fee Act M11 Concur 06/24/2025 Yea
H768 Emerg. Comm. Code Exempts/Sanitary Board/401 M6 Reconsider 06/24/2025 Yea
H768 Emerg. Comm. Code Exempts/Sanitary Board/401 M11 Concur 06/24/2025 Yea
H768 Emerg. Comm. Code Exempts/Sanitary Board/401 M11 Concur 06/24/2025 Yea
H926 Regulatory Reform Act of 2025 Third Reading 06/24/2025 Yea
H926 Regulatory Reform Act of 2025 A5 Brown, G. Third Reading 06/24/2025 Nay
H926 Regulatory Reform Act of 2025 A4 Cairns Third Reading 06/24/2025 Yea
H926 Regulatory Reform Act of 2025 A3 Hall, K. Third Reading 06/24/2025 Yea
  Committee Position Rank
Detail North Carolina House Appropriations Committee Vice Chair 22
Detail North Carolina House Appropriations, Health and Human Services Committee Chair 1
Detail North Carolina House Education: K-12 Committee 19
Detail North Carolina House Health Committee Senior Chair 1
Detail North Carolina House Insurance Committee 15
Detail North Carolina House Judiciary 1 Committee 8
Detail North Carolina House Military and Veterans Affairs Committee 17
Detail North Carolina Joint Governmental Operations Commission 13
Detail North Carolina Joint Health and Human Services Legislative Oversight Committee Co-Chair 3
Detail North Carolina Joint Medicaid Legislative Oversight Committee Co-Chair 2
State District Chamber Party Status Start Date End Date
NC North Carolina House District 081 House Republican In Office 01/01/2017