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State Senator
Kandie Smith
(D) - North Carolina
North Carolina Senate District 05
In Office - Started: 01/01/2023
contact info
Capitol Office
North Carolina Legislative Building
16 W. Jones St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
16 W. Jones St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: 919-715-8363
| Bill | Bill Name | Summary | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|
| S375 | Harrison's Law | AN ACT TO ENACT HARRISON'S LAW TO REVISE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF HAZING AND TO PUBLISH TOTAL COMPENSATION AND POSITION INFORMATION FOR CENTRAL OFFICE EMPLOYEES. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| S402 | Allow Lottery Winners To Be Confidential | AN ACT TO ALLOW CERTAIN LOTTERY WINNERS TO CHOOSE TO TREAT AS CONFIDENTIAL THEIR IDENTIFYING INFORMATION. | Crossed Over |
| S378 | HOA Revisions | AN ACT TO AMEND LAWS GOVERNING OWNERS' ASSOCIATIONS IN CONDOMINIUMS AND PLANNED COMMUNITIES, TO MANDATE PRELITIGATION MEDIATION OF DISPUTES BETWEEN OWNERS' ASSOCIATIONS AND THEIR MEMBERS, AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO COLLECT AND REPORT ON COMPLAINTS SUBMITTED TO IT INVOLVING SUCH DISPUTES. | Crossed Over |
| S579 | Transforming the High School Experience | AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE NORTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL REDESIGN COMMISSION, TO ESTABLISH VARIOUS COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING PROGRAMS, AND TO PROVIDE LEGISLATIVE INTENT AS TO AMOUNTS AND USES OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR THESE PURPOSES. | In Committee |
| S369 | Medicaid Telehealth Services | AN ACT TO ENSURE THAT CERTAIN PROVIDERS OF TELEHEALTH SERVICES ARE ELIGIBLE TO ENROLL AS MEDICAID PROVIDERS. | Crossed Over |
| S372 | Confirm McKinley Wooten, Sec. of Rev | A SENATE RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MCKINLEY WOOTEN, JR., AS SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| S760 | Confirm Lee Lilley, Sec. of Commerce | A SENATE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT, NOMINATION, AND CONFIRMATION OF LEE LILLEY AS SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| S361 | Protecting First Responders Act | AN ACT TO INCREASE THE PUNISHMENT FOR COMMITTING AN ASSAULT OR AFFRAY AGAINST CERTAIN EMERGENCY RESPONDERS AND TO CRIMINALIZE EXPOSING CERTAIN EMERGENCY RESPONDERS TO FENTANYL OR OTHER HARMFUL DRUG OR CHEMICAL AGENTS AND TO APPROPRIATE NONRECURRING FUNDS TO THE NORTH CAROLINA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES TO DISTRIBUTE AS GRANTS TO USE FOR EQUIPMENT TO PROTECT CERTAIN FIRST RESPONDERS. | In Committee |
| S575 | Improve Pedestrian Safety | AN ACT MAKING FAILURE TO YIELD THE RIGHT-OF-WAY TO A PEDESTRIAN WHILE OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE A CLASS TWO MISDEMEANOR IF THE PEDESTRIAN IS SERIOUSLY INJURED, ADDING A PEDESTRIAN SAFETY MODULE TO THE DRIVER EDUCATION CURRICULUM, AND REQUIRING THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION STUDY METHODS FOR IMPROVING THE DRIVER EDUCATION CURRICULUM WITH RESPECT TO ITS INSTRUCTION ON PUBLIC SAFETY. | In Committee |
| S564 | Public Safety Through Food Access Act | AN ACT TO ALLOW THE STATE TO FULLY OPT-OUT OF THE PROHIBITION ON FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES AND TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) BENEFITS FOR INDIVIDUALS CONVICTED OF FELONIES TO BETTER ENABLE THOSE INDIVIDUALS TO LIVE SUCCESSFUL, PRODUCTIVE LIVES. | In Committee |
| S480 | NC Paid Family Leave Insurance Act | AN ACT TO ENACT THE NORTH CAROLINA PAID FAMILY LEAVE INSURANCE ACT. | In Committee |
| S749 | Work Training/Delinquent Child Support | AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR WORK OR WORK-RELATED ACTIVITIES AS AN ALTERNATIVE REMEDY TO INCARCERATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DETERMINED TO BE DELINQUENT ON CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS. | In Committee |
| S553 | Save More Tatas Act | AN ACT PROVIDING HEALTH COVERAGE PARITY FOR BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING, MAKING TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING CHANGES TO THE GENERAL STATUTES RELATED TO BREAST CANCER SCREENING, APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO SUPPORT AVAILABILITY OF MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGISTS IN RURAL AND UNDERSERVED AREAS OF THE STATE, AND UPDATING MAMMOGRAPHIC BREAST DENSITY PATIENT NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS. | In Committee |
| S750 | Restore the American Dream | AN ACT TO EXPAND WORKFORCE HOUSING BY PROVIDING CURRENT AND ONGOING FUNDING FOR THE HOUSING TRUST FUND. Whereas, the North Carolina Housing Trust Fund was created by the General Assembly in 1987 and is administered by the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency; and Whereas, the North Carolina Housing Trust Fund is North Carolina's most flexible resource for the State's growing and complex affordable housing needs. The Fund leverages private funding to create a variety of housing solutions, including home ownership, rentals, supportive housing, new construction, rehabilitation, and emergency repairs; and Whereas, housing is not only an integral part of a family's budget but is also integral to the economy of the State. Ensuring that all North Carolinians have access to safe, decent, and affordable housing is a sound financial investment in North Carolina's future; and Whereas, in 2005, bipartisan leadership filed Senate Bill 330 to fund the Housing Trust Fund at $50 million. Senate Bill 330 addressed the "shortage of decent, safe, and sanitary… housing available at affordable prices" and the importance of affordable housing to economic development "because businesses will not locate in communities where workers cannot live"; and Whereas, in Governor Pat McCrory's budget for the 2015-2017 fiscal biennium, former Budget Director Lee Harris Roberts wrote that "the NC Housing Finance Agency represents one of the greatest returns on investment of any State money spent"; and Whereas, North Carolina's investment in the Housing Trust Fund has decreased nearly 68% over the last 10 years - from $21 million in the 2007 fiscal year to a low-water mark of $6.8 million in the 2015 fiscal year; and Whereas, over 815,000 North Carolinians do not have access to affordable housing, with over 319,000 North Carolinians in disaster areas from Hurricane Matthew and Hurricane Florence. In addition, 930,000 citizens are cost-burdened with their housing - those households spending more than 30% of their income on housing costs and utilities being cost-burdened, and those spending more than half of their income on housing costs being severely cost-burdened; and Whereas, there is only one unit of housing for every eight North Carolinians in need of affordable housing; and Whereas, the Housing Trust Fund balance currently has a zero dollar balance and the Housing Finance Agency is currently able to utilize every dollar the General Assembly appropriates to the Housing Trust Fund on an annual basis. For every $1 million that the Housing Trust Fund spends: 108 households are assisted; $5,169,000 in affordable housing real estate value is generated; 110 jobs are supported; and $455,000 in State and local revenue is generated; and Whereas, this act would enact a one-time allocation to recapitalize the Housing Trust Fund and would provide recurring revenue sources to ensure a sustainable Fund that can be used to address the critical shortage of affordable housing in North Carolina; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| S511 | Informational Literacy in Schools | AN ACT TO REQUIRE INSTRUCTION IN INFORMATIONAL LITERACY IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. | In Committee |
| S559 | Study State Emp. Bereavement Leave | AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION TO STUDY BEREAVEMENT LEAVE FOR STATE EMPLOYEES. | In Committee |
| S715 | Student Voter ID Grant Program/CCs | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO ESTABLISH THE STUDENT VOTER IDENTIFICATION GRANT PROGRAM AND TO ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO APPLY FOR GRANTS UNDER THE PROGRAM. | In Committee |
| S722 | Children's Online Safety Act/Funds | AN ACT ENACTING SAFEGUARDS TO PROTECT CHILDREN ONLINE, ESTABLISHING THE ONLINE SAFETY DIVISION AT THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND THE CYBERBULLYING UNIT AT THE STATE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, CREATING THE ONLINE CHILD SAFETY COMMISSION, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THOSE PURPOSES. | In Committee |
| S482 | Don't Tread on Me Act | AN ACT TO ENACT THE DON'T TREAD ON ME: AN INDIVIDUAL FREEDOMS ACT. Whereas, the right to individual privacy is a cornerstone of a free society, and the government has no business prying into private lives without a truly compelling reason; and Whereas, medical decisions belong to individuals and families, not politicians, and no one should have to navigate government red tape to make personal health choices; and Whereas, parents - not the government - are responsible for raising their children, deciding their education, and making healthcare decisions without interference from political agendas; and Whereas, every North Carolinian has a constitutional right to a strong public education, and that means access to books, ideas, and knowledge without government censorship or political gatekeeping; and Whereas, discrimination by the government - whether based on race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or political beliefs - has no place in a free society, and equal protection under the law must apply to everyone; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| S659 | Investing in North Carolina Act | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO RAISE SALARIES FOR TEACHERS, STATE EMPLOYEES, COMMUNITY COLLEGE EMPLOYEES, AND EMPLOYEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA; TO PROVIDE A COST-OF-LIVING INCREASE FOR RETIREES; TO EXPAND THE WAGE$ PROGRAM STATEWIDE; AND TO CREATE A TAX CREDIT FOR QUALIFYING EMPLOYERS EQUAL TO THE LESSER OF FIVE PERCENT OF WAGES PAID TO EMPLOYEES DURING THE TAXABLE YEAR OR TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS. | In Committee |
| S534 | Capital Project Funding at NCA&T/WSSU | AN ACT TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AT NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY AND WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY. | In Committee |
| S751 | Protect Children from Leaking Garbage Trucks | AN ACT TO RESTORE PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTIONS FROM LEAKING SOLID WASTE TRANSPORT VEHICLES. | In Committee |
| S510 | Menstrual Products Sales Tax Exemption | AN ACT TO EXEMPT MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS FROM SALES TAX. | In Committee |
| S746 | Study Automation and the Workforce | AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE STUDY COMMITTEE ON AUTOMATION AND THE WORKFORCE. | In Committee |
| S623 | First Responders' Right to Assemble | AN ACT TO PROTECT THE LABOR RIGHTS OF FIRST RESPONDERS. Whereas, North Carolina is one of only two states that explicitly prohibit collective bargaining for first responders, thereby denying them a fundamental labor right enjoyed by their counterparts in the majority of states; and Whereas, studies have demonstrated that collaborative labor-management relationships in public safety sectors lead to improved public safety outcomes. The ability to negotiate for better training, equipment, and protocols directly enhances first responder safety and the effectiveness of service delivery; and Whereas, North Carolina faces a critical shortage of first responders as threats to public safety continue to expand in scale and complexity. Collective bargaining helps increase job satisfaction and morale among first responders, which is essential for both recruiting new staff and retaining experienced personnel to respond to current and future crises; and Whereas, the dedication and sacrifice of first responders, who routinely risk their lives to protect the public, merit the provision of collective bargaining rights as a means to uphold the values of safety, quality, and service consistent with North Carolina's commitment to protecting its citizens and supporting those who serve; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| S632 | Homes for Heroes | AN ACT TO CREATE A HOMEBUYERS' ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY FOR FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS WHO WORK AS PUBLIC SERVANTS AND TO ALLOW AN INCOME TAX CREDIT TO CERTAIN VOLUNTEER WORKERS FOR UNREIMBURSED BUSINESS EXPENSES. | In Committee |
| S678 | Onsite Childcare for State Employees Act | AN ACT TO ALLOW THE USE OF STATE-OWNED PROPERTY FOR THE USE OF CHILDCARE FOR STATE EMPLOYEES, REQUIRE RENOVATIONS OR NEW BUILDS OF STATE-OWNED PROPERTY TO INCLUDE A CHILDCARE CENTER OR ADULT CARE CENTER ONSITE, CREATE A PILOT PROGRAM FOR USE OF STATE-OWNED PROPERTY FOR CHILDCARE FACILITIES FOR STATE EMPLOYEES. | In Committee |
| S667 | Government Modernization | AN ACT TO MODERNIZE NORTH CAROLINA GOVERNMENT INFRASTRUCTURE THROUGH TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES, CYBERSECURITY ENHANCEMENTS, BLOCKCHAIN INTEGRATION, AND PUBLIC SERVICE DIGITIZATION. | In Committee |
| S628 | Safe Schools Transparency Act | AN ACT TO REQUIRE PARENTAL NOTIFICATION OF SCHOOL THREATS AND SAFETY PLANS, TO CREATE PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO NOTIFY PARENTS OF SCHOOL THREATS, TO REINSTATE THE TASK FORCE FOR SAFER SCHOOLS, AND TO ESTABLISH THE SCHOOL SAFETY FUND. Whereas, North Carolina schools have faced an increase in threats, including the recent case in Charlotte, where a suspect was arrested for allegedly threatening to harm students and staff at multiple schools; and Whereas, parents are not consistently informed about threats to school safety, which prevents them from taking necessary precautions to protect their children; and Whereas, building on Senate Bill 74 (2023), this act establishes a parent's right to be notified of any credible threats against their child, their child's school, or the local school district; and Whereas, schools must transparently communicate with parents and guardians while ensuring law enforcement can respond effectively to threats; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| S736 | Foundation Act: Building NC's Housing Future | AN ACT TO COMPREHENSIVELY ADDRESS HOUSING AFFORDABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY ISSUES AND NEEDS IN THE STATE. | In Committee |
| S630 | School Mental Health Support Act | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR A SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH GRANT PROGRAM AND TO ESTABLISH A MENTAL HEALTH WORKER LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM. | In Committee |
| S611 | Allow Consecutive Remote License Renewals | AN ACT TO ALLOW CONSECUTIVE REMOTE LICENSE RENEWALS FOR NON-REAL ID COMPLIANT DRIVERS LICENSES. | In Committee |
| S596 | Critical Campus Funding Repairs | AN ACT TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY FOR NEEDED CAMPUS REPAIRS. | In Committee |
| S625 | Protect NC Prosperity & Health | AN ACT TO LAUNCH A STATEWIDE INITIATIVES TO PROTECT NORTH CAROLINA PROSPERITY AND HEALTH. | In Committee |
| S606 | Language Access & State Holidays Act | AN ACT TO ENSURE NORTH CAROLINIANS CAN ACCESS ESSENTIAL STATE SERVICES IN THEIR PRIMARY LANGUAGE AND TO FORMALLY RECOGNIZE KEY CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES THAT CALL NORTH CAROLINA HOME. Whereas, North Carolina is one of the fastest-growing states in the country, with many residents speaking languages other than English at home; and Whereas, making state services, education, and healthcare more accessible benefits public safety, economic growth, and community engagement; and Whereas, recognizing widely observed cultural and religious holidays ensures that North Carolina respects the traditions of the people who live and work here; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| S720 | North Carolina Consumer Protection Act | AN ACT THAT REVISES CERTAIN DEFINITIONS IN PUBLIC UTILITY LAW AND ADDS ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS TO PROTECT RATEPAYERS FROM PAYING UNJUST OR UNREASONABLE FEES TO PUBLIC UTILITIES. | In Committee |
| S545 | State Auditor to Audit General Assembly | AN ACT TO DIRECT THE STATE AUDITOR TO PERIODICALLY AUDIT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. | In Committee |
| S718 | Fair Procurement and Ownership Reform Act | AN ACT REVISING RENEWABLE ENERGY PROCUREMENT AND OWNERSHIP LAWS. | In Committee |
| S635 | Healthy Families & Workplaces/Paid Sick Leave | AN ACT PROVIDING FOR HEALTHY FAMILIES AND HEALTHY WORKPLACES BY ENSURING THAT ALL WORKERS HAVE EARNED PAID SICK DAYS TO ADDRESS THEIR OWN HEALTH NEEDS AND THE HEALTH NEEDS OF THEIR FAMILIES. Whereas, nearly every worker in North Carolina is likely to need, during any given year, time off to attend to his or her own illness or that of an immediate family member or for routine medical care; and Whereas, paid sick days have been shown to slow the spread of COVID-19, saving lives and reducing the strain on North Carolina's medical system; and Whereas, paid sick days are a first line of defense in any contagious disease outbreak; and Whereas, many high-contact industries where contagious illnesses are most likely to spread are also those with the lowest paid sick days access rates in North Carolina, including the child care, home- and facility-based senior care, and food and drink sectors; and Whereas, North Carolinians working in low-wage industries are both least likely to have access to paid sick days and least able to afford to take time off for illness without pay; and Whereas, working North Carolinians who are Black and Latino are less likely to have access to employer-provided paid sick days; and Whereas, the lack of paid sick days contributes to workforce attrition and detachment for women; and Whereas, when parents are available to care for their children who become sick, the children's recovery is faster, more serious illnesses are prevented, and the children's overall health is improved; and Whereas, parents who cannot afford to miss work must send children with a contagious illness to child care or school, contributing to the high rate of infections in child care centers and schools; and Whereas, over 62,967 North Carolinians reported physical abuse or sexual assault between July 2017 and June 2018, and there were 1,036 domestic violence-related homicides in North Carolina between 2004 and 2018; and Whereas, victims of domestic violence and sexual assault need time off to care for their health or to seek solutions, such as a restraining order or housing, to avoid or prevent abuse, and are forced to lose days of paid employment; and Whereas, 38% or over 1.6 million private-sector workers in North Carolina are not entitled to any earned paid sick days to care for their own health needs or the health needs of members of their families; and Whereas, low-income workers are significantly less likely to have earned paid sick days, with 60% of those earning less than $20,000 per year lacking access to earned paid sick days; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| S499 | Allow Housing Near Jobs | AN ACT TO ALLOW BY RIGHT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND USE IN ALL AREAS ZONED FOR COMMERCIAL USE. | In Committee |
| S483 | The Children First Act | AN ACT PRIORITZING THE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN BY EXPANDING ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, HIGH-QUALITY CHILD CARE FOR NORTH CAROLINA FAMILIES; ESTABLISHING AN EMPLOYER-PROVIDED CHILD CARE CREDIT; IMPLEMENTING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND LICENSING REFORM STRATEGIES TO ELIMINATE THE CHILD CARE WORKFORCE SHORTAGE; ENHANCING CHILD HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTECTIONS; ADDRESSING INFANT AND FETAL MORTALITY PREVENTION; ESTABLISHING A CHILD CARE INNOVATION TASK FORCE TO IMPROVE THE CHILD CARE LANDSCAPE IN NORTH CAROLINA; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THESE PURPOSES. Whereas, children in North Carolina are facing unprecedented threats to their safety, privacy, education, and overall well-being, requiring a bold policy response to protect them from economic insecurity, digital exploitation, harmful substances, and violence; and Whereas, the cost of raising children has skyrocketed, with child care, housing, healthcare, and education expenses outpacing wages, forcing many families to make impossible financial choices and pushing parents—especially mothers—out of the workforce; and Whereas, predatory social media platforms and digital corporations are deliberately targeting children with addictive algorithms, manipulative content, and intrusive data collection, exposing them to mental health crises, identity theft, and exploitation without parental consent or oversight; and Whereas, children are being tracked, monetized, and manipulated online, leading to increased rates of anxiety, depression, self-harm, and social isolation, creating the urgent need for strict digital privacy protections, algorithm regulations, and a ban on data mining of minors; and Whereas, youth vaping, cannabis exposure, and synthetic drug use have surged, with over one-third of North Carolina high school students reporting vape use, and an increasing number of elementary-aged children being introduced to nicotine, THC derivatives, and other substances especially harmful to children; and Whereas, firearm-related deaths among children have more than doubled since 2013, with over seventy-nine percent (79%) of guns found on school campuses originating from improperly stored firearms, making safe storage laws and firearm safety education a critical public health necessity; and Whereas, youth homelessness is rising at alarming rates, with more than 28,000 students statewide experiencing housing instability, making it nearly impossible for these children to focus on their education, well-being, and future career paths; and Whereas, childhood food insecurity remains a crisis, with more than twenty percent (20%) of North Carolina children living in households that cannot afford sufficient nutrition, leading to lifelong negative health outcomes and academic struggles; and Whereas, violent crime and exploitation targeting children are on the rise, with human traffickers, gangs, and online predators increasingly preying on minors, requiring stronger law enforcement collaboration and parental empowerment to protect our children; and Whereas, every dollar invested in early childhood development, education, and safety yields an estimated seven-dollar ($7.00) return in long-term economic benefits, including higher graduation rates, increased workforce productivity, and lower crime rates, proving that protecting children is not just a moral obligation but an economic necessity; and Whereas, North Carolina has an opportunity to be a national leader in child safety, privacy protections, and family empowerment, ensuring that our State prioritizes parental rights, safeguards children from corporate and government overreach, and builds a future where every child can thrive; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| S523 | Universal Basic Therapy Act | AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A PILOT VOUCHER SYSTEM FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, TO EXPAND ACCESS TO CARE, AND TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TARGETED MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT IN NORTH CAROLINA. Whereas, mental health services remain financially inaccessible for many North Carolinians, particularly in underserved areas; and Whereas, expanding access to counseling, therapy, and psychiatric care will improve public health outcomes and reduce long-term healthcare costs; and Whereas, a structured pilot project will allow for data-driven assessment before broader implementation; and Whereas, the North Carolina Constitution, Article XI, Section 4, mandates the State's responsibility to provide for the welfare of its citizens, including mental health support; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| S597 | Environmental Justice | AN ACT TO REQUIRE CONSIDERATION OF THE CUMULATIVE IMPACT OF A PROPOSED ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING DECISION ON MINORITY OR LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES AND TO PROVIDE ENHANCED PUBLIC PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERMITTING DECISIONS IMPACTING OVERBURDENED COMMUNITIES. | In Committee |
| S546 | Clean Energy Workforce & Innovation Act | AN ACT TO ENACT THE CLEAN ENERGY WORKFORCE AND INNOVATION ACT. | In Committee |
| S492 | Single Stair Bldg. Code Reform | AN ACT TO AMEND THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BUILDING CODE TO AUTHORIZE SINGLE-EXIT STAIRWAYS IN CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS. | In Committee |
| S538 | Family Empowerment Act | AN ACT TO EXPAND CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE, ESTABLISH STATE-LEVEL FAMILY LEAVE INCENTIVES, STRENGTHEN PARENTAL SUPPORT SERVICES, AND PROMOTE WORK-FAMILY BALANCE IN NORTH CAROLINA AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THOSE PURPOSES. | In Committee |
| S549 | State Emp. Leave/Bereavement/Pregnancy Loss | AN ACT PROVIDING STATE EMPLOYEES WITH PAID LEAVE DESIGNATED FOR BEREAVEMENT AND FOLLOWING A PREGNANCY LOSS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THOSE PURPOSES. | In Committee |
| S646 | Make NC Insurrection-Free | AN ACT MAKING PARTICIPANTS IN THE JANUARY SIXTH INSURRECTION INELIGIBLE FOR STATE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT. | In Committee |
| S582 | Wellness Break Act | AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A SABBATICAL PROGRAM FOR LONG-TERM EMPLOYEES IN NORTH CAROLINA, PROMOTING HEALTH, REJUVENATION, AND PERSONAL WELL-BEING. | In Committee |
| S683 | Keeping Kids and Parents Together Act | AN ACT TO REQUIRE COMMUNITY-BASED SENTENCING FOR NON-VIOLENT OFFENDERS THAT ARE THE PRIMARY CARETAKER OF A DEPENDENT CHILD. | In Committee |
| S679 | The Women's Care Act | AN ACT TO REQUIRE A COURT TO TEMPORARILY DEFER THE IMPRISONMENT OF A PREGNANT PERSON THAT IS FOUND NOT TO BE A THREAT TO THE COMMUNITY. | In Committee |
| S712 | Caring for Our Caregivers Act | AN ACT TO ENACT THE CARING FOR OUR CAREGIVERS ACT. | In Committee |
| S608 | Revise Various Laws/Work 1st Cash Assistance | AN ACT TO EXPAND TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF)/WORK FIRST PROGRAM ASSISTANCE BENEFITS TO INCLUDE A WOMAN WHO IS PREGNANT, INCREASE THE CASH ASSISTANCE BENEFIT AMOUNT, INCREASE RESOURCE AND INCOME LIMITS FOR CASH ASSISTANCE, AND REMOVE TIME LIMITATIONS ON CASH ASSISTANCE OTHER THAN THOSE REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW. | In Committee |
| S757 | Consumer Privacy Act | AN ACT TO PROTECT CONSUMERS BY ENACTING THE CONSUMER PRIVACY ACT OF NORTH CAROLINA. | In Committee |
| S645 | The Protect Our Schools Act | AN ACT DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO IDENTIFY SCHOOL WALK ZONES; SETTING LOWER SPEED LIMITS IN SCHOOL WALK ZONES; INCREASING CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR INJURING A MINOR IN A CROSSWALK, SCHOOL ZONE, OR SCHOOL WALK ZONE; AND CREATING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ENHANCEMENT FUND. | In Committee |
| S542 | Western NC Support; Expand Comm. Eco. Dev | AN ACT TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR RECOVERY EFFORTS IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA AND TO EXPAND COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES. | In Committee |
| S636 | School Psychologist Omnibus | AN ACT TO ENACT PROVISIONS RELATED TO IMPROVING THE NUMBER AND QUALITY OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS IN NORTH CAROLINA. | In Committee |
| S692 | Reduce Parent Copays/Subsidized Child Care | AN ACT TO REDUCE PARENT COPAYMENTS FOR SUBSIDIZED CHILD CARE. | In Committee |
| S512 | Adopt Official Hip Hop Song | AN ACT TO ADOPT THE SONG "RAISE UP" AS THE OFFICIAL HIP HOP SONG OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA. Whereas, in 2023, hip hop fans across North Carolina and the world celebrated the 50th anniversary of hip hop music; and Whereas, North Carolina's Historically Black Colleges and Universities have helped shape the rich and diverse sound of North Carolina's hip hop artists; and Whereas, North Carolina is the home state of Petey Pablo, J. Cole, Rapsody, 9th Wonder, Phonte, Big Pooh, and many other hip hop icons; and Whereas, Moses Barrett, III, henceforth referred to as Petey Pablo, was born and raised in Greenville, North Carolina; and Whereas, Petey Pablo is a Grammy-nominated platinum rap artist that was inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame in 2024; and Whereas, "Raise Up" was released in August 2001 as a tribute to the people of North Carolina and maintains its cultural significance as an anthem for the State; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| S626 | Domestic Violence Divorce Reform Act | AN ACT TO AMEND SEPARATION LAWS FOR ABSOLUTE DIVORCE AND TO ABOLISH THE COMMON LAW CIVIL ACTIONS OF ALIENATION OF AFFECTION AND CRIMINAL CONVERSATION. | In Committee |
| S541 | Train Infrastructure Acceleration Act | AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STATE FUNDING TO EXPEDITE THE DEVELOPMENT OF TRAIN INFRASTRUCTURE IN NORTH CAROLINA THROUGH THE CONTINUED IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CORRIDOR IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM. | In Committee |
| S518 | Mobile Home Park Act | AN ACT TO ENACT THE "MOBILE HOME PARK ACT" TO PROVIDE PROTECTIONS FOR MOBILE HOMEOWNERS AND MOBILE HOME PARK MANAGEMENT AND TO DIRECT THE NORTH CAROLINA HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION TO REGULATE MOBILE HOME PARKS AND RESOLVE DISPUTES. | In Committee |
| S555 | Wetlands Protection and Restoration Act | AN ACT TO PROTECT AND RESTORE WETLANDS IN NORTH CAROLINA. | In Committee |
| S660 | Honoring Sacrifice: NC Veterans Relief Act | AN ACT TO GRADUALLY INCREASE THE EXEMPTION AMOUNT UNDER THE DISABLED VETERAN PROPERTY TAX HOMESTEAD EXCLUSION, TO ALLOW DISABLED VETERANS TO PREQUALIFY FOR THE DISABLED VETERAN PROPERTY TAX HOMESTEAD EXCLUSION, TO EXCLUDE THE PRIMARY MOTOR VEHICLE OWNED BY A ONE HUNDRED PERCENT DISABLED VETERAN FROM THE PROPERTY TAX, AND TO REIMBURSE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR A PERCENTAGE OF THEIR RESULTING REVENUE LOSS. Whereas, North Carolina strives to be the most veteran-friendly state in the nation; and Whereas, North Carolina recognizes the sacrifices of its veterans who have become 100% permanently and totally disabled due to service-connected conditions; and Whereas, homeownership and reliable transportation are critical to the well-being of disabled veterans, this act seeks to provide immediate financial relief through property tax exemptions; and Whereas, to ensure local governments remain financially stable, this act establishes a hold harmless model to reimburse local governments up to 50% of revenue losses resulting from the implementation of this act, ensuring a shared investment between the State and local governments in honoring our disabled veterans; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| S686 | The Fair Sentencing Act | AN ACT TO REMOVE THE MANDATORY MINIMUM SENTENCES REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES. | In Committee |
| S696 | Limit No-Knock Warrant/Quick-Knock Entry | AN ACT REQUIRING A JUDICIAL FINDING OF PROBABLE CAUSE TO EXECUTE A NO-KNOCK SEARCH WARRANT AND CLARIFYING THAT AN OFFICER SERVING A SEARCH WARRANT MUST WAIT LONG ENOUGH AFTER NOTICE FOR EITHER AN OCCUPANT TO RESPOND OR THE OFFICER TO DETERMINE THAT FORCED ENTRY IS NECESSARY. | In Committee |
| S687 | NC Land and Wildlife Act | AN ACT TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO INVEST IN INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND HABITATS OF THE STATE'S WILDLIFE POPULATIONS. | In Committee |
| S707 | 25-Year LEO Retirement With Full Benefits | AN ACT ALLOWING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM OR THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO RETIRE WITH UNREDUCED BENEFITS AFTER ACHIEVING TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF CREDITABLE SERVICE AND MAKING CONFORMING CHANGES TO THE RELATED LAWS. | In Committee |
| S631 | Juvenile Justice Workforce Fix/Funds | AN ACT AWARDING A LEGISLATIVE SALARY INCREASE FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE STAFF AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE. | In Committee |
| S590 | Coastal Plain Resilience and Eco. Pros. Act | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE MONEY TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES. | In Committee |
| S721 | Modify Public-Initiated Criminal Processes | AN ACT TO DISALLOW THE ISSUANCE OF A WARRANT FOR ARREST WHEN A CRIMINAL CHARGE IS TAKEN OUT BY A NON-LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, EXCEPT IN CASES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. | In Committee |
| S569 | Eviction Record Expunction Act | AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE SEALING OF CERTAIN SUMMARY EJECTMENT RECORDS AND PROCEEDINGS FROM PUBLIC RECORDS AND TO MAKE DENIAL OF A RENTAL APPLICATION BASED ON CERTAIN SEALED RECORDS A DISCRIMINATORY HOUSING PRACTICE UNDER THE FAIR HOUSING ACT. | In Committee |
| S560 | Taskforce on Missing BIPOC Women | AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE ON MISSING WOMEN AND GIRLS WHO ARE BLACK, INDIGENOUS, AND PEOPLE OF COLOR (BIPOC) TO DEVELOP POLICY CHANGES THAT WILL WORK TO ADDRESS THE LACK OF CARE AND CONCERN FOR MISSING AND MURDERED BIPOC WOMEN AND GIRLS WITH STATE GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES. | In Committee |
| S661 | Protect Moms Who Serve | AN ACT DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS, TO STUDY HEALTH ISSUES AFFECTING WOMEN WHO SERVE IN THE MILITARY; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THIS PURPOSE. | In Committee |
| S627 | Small Business Capital Improvement Account | AN ACT TO ALLOW SMALL BUSINESSES TO ELIMINATE STATE INCOME TAXES ON A PORTION OF REVENUE IF USED FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES. | In Committee |
| S563 | The Michael Jordans of Tomorrow Act | AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE LAWS TO ENHANCE THE COMPETITIVENESS OF STUDENT-ATHLETES IN NORTH CAROLINA WITH REGARD TO NAME, IMAGE, AND LIKENESS AGREEMENTS AND DIRECT COMPENSATION OF STUDENT-ATHLETES. | In Committee |
| S674 | Lic. Mental Health Reciprocity/Recognition | AN ACT TO INCREASE ACCESS TO LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS FOR CITIZENS IN NORTH CAROLINA THROUGH RECIPROCITY AGREEMENTS FOR CERTAIN OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS. | In Committee |
| S589 | Tier One County Assistance | AN ACT TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE TO TIER ONE COUNTIES. | In Committee |
| S620 | The STRONG Act of 2025 | AN ACT ENACTING THE "STOPPING TRAFFICKING AND REINFORCING OPIOID AND NARCOTICS GUARDRAILS (S.T.R.O.N.G.) ACT" TO PROVIDE FOR A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE RESPONSE TO THE FENTANYL CRISIS BY INCREASING PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN DRUG TRAFFICKERS, CERTAIN DEATH BY DISTRIBUTION OFFENSES, AND FOR TRAFFICKING NEAR SCHOOLS AND CERTAIN OTHER PUBLIC PLACES; ENHANCING LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING AND RESOURCES; UPGRADING AND EXPANDING THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES REPORTING SYSTEM; EXPANDING OPIOID USE DISORDER PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND RECOVERY PROGRAMS; APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THESE PURPOSES; AND CREATING A TAX CREDIT FOR BUSINESSES THAT HIRE EMPLOYEES WHO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TRAINING. | In Committee |
| S565 | Investment in Pinetops' Police Department | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE TOWN OF PINETOPS TO SUPPORT THE EQUIPMENT AND STAFFING NEEDS OF THE TOWN'S POLICE DEPARTMENT. | In Committee |
| S685 | Authorize Maint. Bonds/Subdivision Streets | AN ACT TO IMPLEMENT MAINTENANCE AND ACCEPTANCE GUARANTEES FOR SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENTS TO PREVENT THE CREATION OF UNMAINTAINED PUBLICLY DEDICATED ROADS. | In Committee |
| S571 | MOMnibus 3.0 | AN ACT TO ENACT THE NORTH CAROLINA MOMNIBUS ACT. Whereas, every person should be entitled to dignity and respect during and after pregnancy and childbirth, and patients should receive the best care possible regardless of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, citizenship, nationality, immigration status, primary language, or language proficiency; and Whereas, the United States has the highest maternal mortality rate in the developed world, where about 700 women die each year from childbirth and another 50,000 suffer from severe complications; and Whereas, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that the majority of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable; and Whereas, pregnancy-related deaths among black birthing people are also more likely to be miscoded; and Whereas, access to prenatal care, socioeconomic status, and general physical health do not fully explain the disparity seen in maternal mortality and morbidity rates among black individuals, and there is a growing body of evidence that black people are often treated unfairly and unequally in the health care system; and Whereas, implicit bias is a key driver of health disparities in communities of color; and Whereas, health care providers in North Carolina are not required to undergo any implicit bias testing or training; and Whereas, currently there does not exist any system to track the number of incidents where implicit prejudice and implicit stereotypes led to negative birth and maternal health outcomes; and Whereas, it is in the interest of this State to reduce the effects of implicit bias in pregnancy, childbirth, and postnatal care so that all people are treated with dignity and respect by their health care providers; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| S649 | Restore Master's Pay for Teachers & ISP | AN ACT TO REINSTATE EDUCATION-BASED SALARY SUPPLEMENTS FOR TEACHERS AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL. | In Committee |
| S529 | Second Chance Success Act | AN ACT TO ELIMINATE VARIOUS CRIMINAL JUSTICE FEES AND RESTRICT THE EXTENSION OF PROBATION WHEN FAILURE TO PAY THE PROBATION SUPERVISION FEE IS THE ONLY GROUNDS FOR EXTENSION. | In Committee |
| S725 | NC Foster Care and Education Council | AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE FOSTER CARE AND EDUCATION COUNCIL. | In Committee |
| S735 | AI Innovation Trust Fund | AN ACT TO ENACT THE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE INNOVATION TRUST FUND. Whereas, recognizing the rapidly evolving nature of artificial intelligence and the importance of responsible innovation, the General Assembly intends this Act to establish an exploratory, iterative approach to AI governance, inviting stakeholder input and encouraging collaborative development of appropriate and proportionate AI regulations; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| S525 | Living Wage Guarantee Act | AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A STATE MINIMUM WAGE OF FIFTEEN DOLLARS PER HOUR, INCORPORATE AUTOMATIC INFLATION ADJUSTMENTS, AND ENSURE ECONOMIC STABILITY FOR WORKERS IN NORTH CAROLINA. Whereas, the current minimum wage in North Carolina has remained stagnant at $7.25 per hour since 2009, failing to keep pace with rising living costs; and Whereas, increasing the minimum wage to $15 per hour will enhance financial security for low-income workers, reduce poverty, and boost consumer spending, benefiting the State's economy; and Whereas, automatic inflation adjustments will prevent wage stagnation and ensure that earnings maintain their real value over time; and Whereas, Article I, Section 1, of the North Carolina Constitution affirms the right of all citizens to enjoy the fruits of their labor, which includes fair compensation; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| S708 | Working Families Act | AN ACT REDUCING PARENT COPAYMENTS FOR SUBSIDIZED CHILD CARE, REENACTING THE CHILD TAX CREDIT, INCREASING THE STATE MINIMUM WAGE TO FIFTEEN DOLLARS PER HOUR ON LABOR DAY 2025 AND GRANTING LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FLEXIBILITY TO SET A HIGHER LOCAL MINIMUM WAGE, INCREASING THE INCOME ELIGIBILITY LIMIT FOR THE PROPERTY TAX HOMESTEAD CIRCUIT BREAKER, CREATING A HOMEBUYERS' ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY FOR FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS WHO WORK AS PUBLIC SERVANTS, AND ENACTING THE NORTH CAROLINA PAID FAMILY LEAVE INSURANCE ACT TO HELP WORKING FAMILIES AND CREATING THE EMPLOYER GRANT FUND TO OFFSET COSTS INCURRED BY EMPLOYERS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE. | In Committee |
| S486 | Funds for NC Senior Tar Heel Legislature | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE NORTH CAROLINA SENIOR TAR HEEL LEGISLATURE. | In Committee |
| S537 | APRN Definitions | AN ACT 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). Whereas, North Carolina is expected to be the seventh largest state in the nation by 2035 and demand for health care will continue to increase; and Whereas, North Carolina has provided over 628,000 North Carolinians access to insurance through Medicaid expansion but lacks the health care providers to ensure their access to care; and Whereas, APRNs are registered nurses with master's or doctorate degrees and advanced education and training; and Whereas, North Carolina has over 20,000 advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) who have been educated and licensed to practice to their full scope; and Whereas, more than three decades of research demonstrates that APRNs improve access to safe, high-quality, cost-effective, patient-centered health care; and Whereas, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) has called for states to allow APRNs to practice to the full extent of their licensure and education since the 2010 release of the IOM Report on the Future of Nursing; and Whereas, health care costs in North Carolina are among the highest in the nation; and Whereas, a recent report by a Ph.D. health care economist at Duke University estimates savings of at least $700 million annually for North Carolina patients, employers, and taxpayers by removing unnecessary and antiquated government regulations; and Whereas, 36 other states have rolled back these costly and burdensome government regulations on advanced practice registered nurses over the past 31 years with no evidence of negative effects on patient safety, and indeed positive impact on patient care, according to numerous studies; and Whereas, no state has enacted these reforms and later reversed course to reinstate these government regulations; and Whereas, the APRN role has existed for over a half century but remains undefined in North Carolina statute; and Whereas, North Carolina's courts and executive branch have called on the legislature, the body of the people, to remove the ambiguity surrounding APRN practice by clearly defining it in statute; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| S548 | Protect Whistleblower LEOs from Retaliation | AN ACT PROTECTING FROM RETALIATION LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS THAT REPORT THE USE OF EXCESSIVE FORCE OR OTHER IMPROPER OR UNLAWFUL ACTIVITY. | In Committee |
| S663 | End Menstrual Poverty Act | AN ACT TO INCREASE ACCESS TO FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS IN NORTH CAROLINA DIAPER BANKS AND TO INCREASE FUNDS FOR THE FEMININE HYGIENE PROGRAM. | In Committee |
| S585 | Local Govts/Mental Health/ CC Tuition Waiver | AN ACT PROVIDING THAT CERTAIN MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIANS AND PEER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS IN MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY EMS OR RESCUE AND LIFESAVING DEPARTMENTS MAY RECEIVE A WAIVER OF TUITION AND REGISTRATION FEES WHEN ATTENDING COMMUNITY COLLEGE. | In Committee |
| S574 | Soil Health Task Force | AN ACT TO CREATE THE HEALTHY SOILS TASK FORCE. | In Committee |
| S651 | The Hustle Act | AN ACT HELPING UNDERSERVED SMALL-BUSINESS TRIUMPH THROUGH LENDING ENHANCEMENT. | In Committee |
| S729 | Opt-In to Student Health | AN ACT TO CLARIFY REQUIREMENTS FOR HEALTH SCREENINGS IN SCHOOLS. | In Committee |
| S544 | State Auditor/Crisis Pregnancy Centers | AN ACT TO DIRECT THE STATE AUDITOR TO PERIODICALLY AUDIT CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTERS THAT RECEIVE STATE FUNDS. | In Committee |
| S732 | NC Economic Progress and Well Being | AN ACT TO MEASURE THE ECONOMIC PROGRESS AND WELL-BEING OF THE STATE. Whereas, North Carolinians have prioritized their economic well-being and its advancement as essential work of our State lawmakers; and Whereas, public policy choices can create the conditions for economic security and progress; and Whereas, the State's overall economic progress depends on the well-being of its people and communities; and Whereas, policymakers should monitor the impact of public policy choices on the well-being of people across the State and economic progress by the assessments of people and communities rather than markets and productivity alone; and Whereas, the NC General Assembly should strive to conduct its work to advance for every person in North Carolina, and Whereas, it is essential to have a well-rounded opportunity to have economically safe, stable and secure lives, including (i) access to jobs that pay enough to ensure a standard of living where a person can get ahead and a high level of life satisfaction, (ii) affordable prices for the basics like food, housing, health care and child care, (iii) access to the education and training that supports mobility, opportunity and participation in civic life, (iv) opportunity to start and expand business free from unfair competition and domination by monopolies and other unfair advantage for certain kinds of businesses, (v) a community of opportunity free from concentrated disadvantage, toxic exposures and connected to supports to learn, earn and live a healthy life, and (vi) adequate protection from the economic fears of old age, sickness, climate disaster, and unemployment; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| S684 | Put Money to Work in Communities Act | AN ACT TO ENACT THE PUT MONEY TO WORK IN COMMUNITIES ACT TO INCREASE AND INCENTIVIZE PHILANTHROPIC INVESTMENT IN ALL 100 COUNTIES BY PROVIDING A TAX CREDIT FOR CHARITABLE GIFTS BY TAXPAYERS TO ENDOWED FUNDS OF COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS. | In Committee |
| S633 | Guarding Freedoms & Public Safety Act | AN ACT TO PROHIBIT A PERSON CONVICTED OF A MISDEMEANOR CRIME OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENSE FROM PURCHASING OR POSSESSING A FIREARM; TO REQUIRE A UNIVERSAL BACKGROUND CHECK FOR THE SALE OF A FIREARM; TO REENACT THE PISTOL PURCHASE PERMIT LAW; AND TO REQUIRE CERTIFICATION OF THE SAFE STORAGE OF FIREARMS BY PARENTS OR GUARDIANS OF STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. | In Committee |
| S583 | Lead. Invest. Families/Foster Teen Act (LIFT) | AN ACT TO IMPLEMENT THE "LEADING INVESTMENTS IN FAMILIES AND FOSTER TEENS ACT" AND TO IMPLEMENT THE HEALTHY START NC PROGRAM TO REDUCE MATERNAL MORTALITY AND CHILDHOOD POVERTY AND TO OFFSET COSTS BY MODIFYING THE CORPORATE INCOME TAX RATE SO AS TO KEEP THE EFFECTIVE TAX RATE FOR CORPORATE TAXPAYERS MORE CLOSELY ALIGNED WITH THAT WHICH IS REQUIRED OF INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYERS OF THE STATE. Whereas, wealth and income inequality, which have long plagued North Carolina and the country, continue to grow; and Whereas, structural poverty in our State leads to economic inequality, limited access to education, healthcare, and affordable housing, and high rates of incarceration and environmental hazards. These systemic disparities have created cycles of poverty across generations, leading to underemployment, poor health outcomes, and lower educational advancement; and Whereas, a 2025 Bankrate survey found that fifty-nine percent (59%) of Americans don't have enough savings to cover an unexpected $1,000 emergency expense; and Whereas, we can keep more people out of poverty created by expected or unexpected life changes, or emergencies, by providing targeted populations with recurring payments when they need it most; and Whereas, building on the successes and learnings of City of Durham's guaranteed income pilot, Excel, and Durham County's program, DCo Thrives, we can disrupt structural poverty across North Carolina by zeroing in populations that are most susceptible to financial hardship; and Whereas, this act shifts the paradigm from reacting to poverty to preventing poverty; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| S716 | Fair Competition Study Act | AN ACT TO CONDUCT A STUDY FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND REFORM FOR FAIR COMPETITION IN NORTH CAROLINA'S ENERGY MARKET. Whereas, much of the electric service provided in North Carolina is currently provided by vertically integrated providers of electric distribution and transmission services; and Whereas, the State has adopted legislation, including Session Law 2007-397 and Session Law 2017-192, to diversify the resources used to reliably meet the energy needs of consumers and provide economic benefits to the State; and Whereas, the State has committed to reducing electric power sector greenhouse gas emissions by seventy percent (70%) below 2005 levels by 2030 and attaining carbon neutrality by 2050. Whereas, electricity sector regulatory framework changes to the wholesale electricity market may require changes to State law as well as federal authorization; and Whereas, the South Carolina legislature authorized a study to be completed on November 18, 2021, to examine the benefits of various restructuring options for electricity markets associated with electricity generators, transmitters, and distributors in South Carolina; and Whereas, regional and interstate arrangements may require changes to laws in states other than North Carolina; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| S607 | Equal Pay Act | AN ACT TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION IN THE PAYMENT OF WAGES ON THE BASIS OF THE GENDER OF THE EMPLOYEE. | In Committee |
| S691 | In-State Tuition Equity | AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN PERSONS, INCLUDING CERTAIN PERSONS WHO DO NOT HAVE LAWFUL IMMIGRATION STATUS, TO RECEIVE IN-STATE TUITION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUENT INSTITUTIONS AND NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGES. | In Committee |
| S536 | Birth Freedom Act | AN ACT TO ENACT THE BIRTH FREEDOM ACT. | In Committee |
| S719 | NC Victims of Crime Assistance Act | AN ACT TO CREATE THE NORTH CAROLINA VICTIMS OF CRIME ASSISTANCE ACT, FUND, AND COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM. | In Committee |
| S543 | State Auditor to Audit Private Schools | AN ACT TO DIRECT THE STATE AUDITOR TO PERIODICALLY AUDIT PRIVATE SCHOOLS THAT RECEIVE STATE FUNDS. | In Committee |
| S586 | Allergy Safe NC | AN ACT TO KEEP CHILDREN WITH FOOD ALLERGIES SAFE AT CHILD CARE CENTERS. | In Committee |
| S495 | Regulation of Accessory Dwelling Units | AN ACT TO INCREASE AFFORDABLE HOUSING BY ALLOWING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OR SITING OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS. | In Committee |
| S497 | Expand Middle Housing | AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE SITING OF MIDDLE HOUSING STRUCTURES IN ALL RESIDENTIAL ZONES. | In Committee |
| S588 | Pregnant Workers Protection Act | AN ACT TO PROTECT PREGNANT WOMEN FROM DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES. | In Committee |
| S657 | Keeping Our Coaches Act | AN ACT TO ALLOCATE TAX PROCEEDS FROM SPORTS BETTING TO PROVIDE SALARY SUPPLEMENTS FOR ATHLETIC COACHES. | In Committee |
| S640 | AI Ethics and Literacy Across Education | AN ACT TO REQUIRE INSTRUCTION ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN SCHOOLS. | In Committee |
| S621 | An Act for Better Education | AN ACT TO REENACT THE SALES AND USE TAX HOLIDAY FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES. | In Committee |
| S634 | Kayla's Act: Protecting Dom. Violence Victims | AN ACT TO MODIFY LAWS PERTAINING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, TO BE KNOWN AS KAYLA'S ACT: PROTECTING VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. | In Committee |
| S592 | Statewide Child Care Investment Act | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR MATCHING GRANTS FOR COUNTIES AND PRIVATE EMPLOYERS TO ASSIST WITH CAPACITY BUILDING IN CHILD CARE. | In Committee |
| S647 | The Child Promise Act | AN ACT TO FULFILL NORTH CAROLINA'S PROMISE TO ITS CHILDREN THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE INVESTMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE INFRASTRUCTURE, TO ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD HAS ACCESS TO QUALITY EARLY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES REGARDLESS OF GEOGRAPHY OR FAMILY INCOME, TO STRENGTHEN THE EARLY CHILDHOOD WORKFORCE, AND TO SUPPORT WORKING FAMILIES ACROSS THE STATE. Whereas, the General Assembly hereby finds that investing in high-quality early childhood education and childcare is essential to fulfilling our State's promise to the next generation of North Carolinians; and Whereas, this act establishes a framework to ensure every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential through accessible, affordable, and high-quality early learning experiences; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| S714 | Prohibit Corporal Punishment in Schools | AN ACT TO PROHIBIT CORPORAL PUNISHMENT IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Whereas, "corporal punishment" is defined in statute as "the intentional infliction of physical pain upon the body of a student as a disciplinary measure"; and Whereas, more than 80 research studies confirm that corporal punishment is not associated with improvement in academic outcomes, but is associated with impeding students' psychological and emotional development; and Whereas, 31 states have enacted statutory bans on corporal punishment in public schools; and Whereas, none of this State's 115 local school administrative units currently allow the use of corporal punishment; and Whereas, the State Board of Education, the North Carolina Parent Teacher Association, and virtually all professional and advocacy organizations related to children recommend the prohibition of corporal punishment in public schools; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| S638 | Fair Maps Act | AN ACT TO AMEND THE NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION TO PROVIDE FOR AN INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING PROCESS, TO ESTABLISH THE NORTH CAROLINA CITIZENS REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES TO THE GENERAL STATUTES. | In Committee |
| S618 | Lasting Economic and Academic Prosperity Act | AN ACT TO ENACT THE LASTING ECONOMIC AND ACADEMIC PROSPERITY (LEAP) ACT. | In Committee |
| S643 | Expand & Enhance the Teaching Fellows Program | AN ACT TO EXPAND AND ENHANCE THE NORTH CAROLINA TEACHING FELLOWS PROGRAM. Whereas, the pursuit of teaching is the pursuit of excellence, and excellent teachers are not just born, they are developed, equipped, trained, and valued; and Whereas, all students in North Carolina deserve to be taught by excellent teachers; and Whereas, the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program has an important legacy in North Carolina, providing the best and brightest students the opportunity to have a place of influence and distinction by elevating them to a vital role - the role of a teacher; and Whereas, based on the sorely inadequate and regularly declining enrollment in teacher preparation programs and an accelerating teacher turnover rate, North Carolina is facing an overwhelming teacher shortage across the State, especially in rural counties; and Whereas, the teacher shortage is a growing crisis for our entire educational system as well as the future of our State; and Whereas, to solve this problem and provide stable, talented, motivated, and excellent teachers in our classrooms, we need to continue to rebuild the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| S747 | AI Learning Agenda | AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE OFFICE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE POLICY AND CREATING THE AI LEARNING LABORATORY PROGRAM. Whereas, artificial intelligence technologies are transforming economies, societies, and industries globally, requiring proactive exploration of their implications for North Carolina; and Whereas, this act establishes an iterative, stakeholder-informed learning model to support thoughtful, evidence-based governance of AI technologies; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| S662 | Modernize Domestic Violence Protection Order | AN ACT TO ENSURE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTECTIVE ORDERS ARE AVAILABLE FOR SAME-SEX COUPLES. | In Committee |
| S524 | Community Safety Partnership Act | AN ACT TO ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY BY INCENTIVIZING COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAMS AND PROVIDING A STATE-MANDATED BONUS FOR POLICE OFFICERS ENGAGED IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES. Whereas, public safety is a fundamental priority for the State of North Carolina; and Whereas, increased community involvement in neighborhood watch programs has been shown to reduce crime and improve trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve; and Whereas, supporting law enforcement officers in their engagement with local communities will promote safer, stronger, and more connected neighborhoods; and Whereas, Article I, Section 3, and Article VII, Section 1 of the North Carolina Constitution authorize the General Assembly to regulate public safety measures; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| S738 | Digital Content Provenance Initiative/Funds | AN ACT CREATING THE DIGITAL CONTENT PROVENANCE INITIATIVE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE. | In Committee |
| S717 | Enhanced Penalty/Dom. Violence Strangulation | AN ACT TO INCREASE THE PUNISHMENT FOR COMMITTING ASSAULT BY STRANGULATION. | In Committee |
| S593 | Grant Our Kids Care Act | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO ESTABLISH A PILOT PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES CHILD CARE EXPANSION ASSISTANCE GRANTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS WHO ARE EMPLOYED FULL TIME BY A LICENSED CHILD CARE PROGRAM IN THE STATE. | In Committee |
| S641 | Reenact Child Tax Credit | AN ACT TO REENACT THE CHILD TAX CREDIT. Whereas, North Carolina is a pro-family, pro-child State; and Whereas, decades of research documents the benefits of a refundable child tax credit, including improved health, educational outcomes, and even higher future earnings potential for children in claiming families; and Whereas, the cost of childcare is prohibitively expensive for low- and moderate-income families, forcing a choice between working to afford basics or caring for children; and Whereas, the cost of raising a child is causing many families to opt out of having children altogether; and Whereas, no family or individual should ever have to sacrifice parenthood because it is too expensive; and Whereas, the State's birth rate is falling, and it is in the economic interest of the State to incentivize raising children for those who want this option; and Whereas, the State of North Carolina has over 388,000 children living in poverty; and Whereas, the expansion of the child tax credit during the COVID-19 pandemic was a significant force in reducing child poverty to a historic low; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| S698 | Fair Districts Stronger Democracy Act | AN ACT TO AMEND THE NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION TO PROVIDE FOR AN INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING PROCESS, TO ESTABLISH THE NORTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES TO THE GENERAL STATUTES. | In Committee |
| S452 | End Child Marriage | AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT ONLY INDIVIDUALS EIGHTEEN YEARS OR OLDER MAY LAWFULLY MARRY. | In Committee |
| S431 | Protect Whistleblower LEOs from Retaliation | AN ACT PROTECTING FROM RETALIATION LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS THAT REPORT THE USE OF EXCESSIVE FORCE OR OTHER IMPROPER OR UNLAWFUL ACTIVITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS. | In Committee |
| S419 | Restore Down-Zoning Authority | AN ACT TO RESTORE THE AUTHORITY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO INITIATE DOWN-ZONING. | In Committee |
| S424 | T/C: Megasites Funding Uses | AN ACT TO BROADEN THE USES FOR MEGASITE FUNDING. | In Committee |
| S421 | Prison Reform Omnibus | AN ACT TO REFORM PRISON LABOR LAWS IN NORTH CAROLINA TO ENSURE FAIR COMPENSATION, MEANINGFUL REHABILITATION, EQUITABLE WORK OPPORTUNITIES, AND PROTECTIONS AGAINST LABOR EXPLOITATION. Whereas, the current statutory framework governing prison labor in North Carolina prioritizes State cost-savings over rehabilitation and workforce readiness; and Whereas, national best practices, including New York, Maryland, and the Prison Industry Enhancement Certification Program (PIECP), provide models for fair, rehabilitative, and economically beneficial prison labor policies; and Whereas, ninety-four percent (94%) of incarcerated individuals will reenter society, and equipping them with vocational skills, fair wages, and work experience is essential for reducing recidivism and increasing public safety; and Whereas, the North Carolina agricultural industry is facing labor shortages, and prison labor must not be exploited as a replacement for migrant or seasonal workers; and Whereas, transparency, oversight, and independent auditing are critical to ensuring prison labor programs serve the interests of rehabilitation, workforce development, and ethical labor standards; and Whereas, strengthening employment placement programs and offering tax incentives to businesses hiring formerly incarcerated individuals will enhance North Carolina's economy and reduce recidivism; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| S420 | Redirect Lottery Advertising for Foster Care | AN ACT TO ELIMINATE THE AUTHORITY OF THE LOTTERY COMMISSION TO EXPEND LOTTERY REVENUES ON ADVERTISING EXPENSES AND TO REDIRECT MONIES INTENDED FOR ADVERTISING TOWARD FOSTER CARE PROGRAMS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. | In Committee |
| S456 | Healthy Start NC | AN ACT TO IMPLEMENT THE HEALTHY START NC PROGRAM TO REDUCE MATERNAL MORTALITY AND CHILDHOOD POVERTY AND TO OFFSET COSTS BY MODIFYING THE CORPORATE INCOME TAX RATE SO AS TO KEEP THE EFFECTIVE TAX RATE FOR CORPORATE TAXPAYERS MORE CLOSELY ALIGNED WITH THAT WHICH IS REQUIRED OF INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYERS OF THE STATE. | In Committee |
| S475 | Wendy Williams's Law | AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED WENDY WILLIAMS'S LAWS, CREATING MINIMUM TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR GUARDIANS AND GUARDIANS AD LITEM APPOINTED TO SERVE INCOMPETENT PERSONS. | In Committee |
| S447 | Reliable Water & Sewer Infrastructure Act | AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE SEWER REPAIR TASK FORCE, AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE SOUTH GRANVILLE WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY. Whereas, the development of wastewater infrastructure is essential to economic growth in North Carolina, particularly rural areas and rapidly developing suburban counties of the State; and Whereas, the State Water Infrastructure Authority estimated in 2017 that there was $11 billion in unmet wastewater infrastructure capital needs across the State; and Whereas, it is in the interest of the State's environment and citizens to have access to modern, functional wastewater infrastructure; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| S467 | Right to Reproductive Freedom Act | AN ACT TO REMOVE BARRIERS AND GAIN ACCESS TO ABORTION AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH (RIGHT TO REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM ACT). Whereas, the ability to access safe and legal abortion is a critical component of a patient's health and dignity, as well as independence, freedom, and equality; and Whereas, throughout pregnancy, patients must be able to make their own health care decisions with the advice of health care professionals they trust and without government interference; and Whereas, North Carolina has limited access to abortion services by enacting a growing number of hurdles, restrictions, and requirements that serve no medical purpose and are intended to make it more difficult for patients to access health care; and Whereas, the impact of abortion restrictions is predominantly felt by those who already experience systemic barriers to health care, including young people, people of color, those with disabilities, individuals with low incomes, and those who live in rural areas or are undocumented; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| S313 | Supporting Small Farmers for NC's Future Act | AN ACT TO SUPPORT SMALL FARMERS IN NORTH CAROLINA BY PROVIDING GRANT FUNDING TO ENSURE THE FUTURE VIABILITY OF NORTH CAROLINA'S FAMILY FARMS. | In Committee |
| S392 | Safeguard Fair Elections | AN ACT TO PROVIDE INCREASED PROTECTIONS FOR VOTERS AND ELECTIONS OFFICIALS AGAINST VARIOUS FORMS OF INTERFERENCE WITH AN ELECTION AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES. | In Committee |
| S386 | Whiz Kids/Slow Pokes Voter Registration | AN ACT TO ENSURE PROCRASTINATORS THEIR RIGHT TO VOTE BY ESTABLISHING SAME-DAY REGISTRATION ON ELECTION DAY AND TO ENGAGE OVERACHIEVING TEENAGERS IN VOTING BY RECODIFYING THE PROGRAM TO PREREGISTER INDIVIDUALS SIXTEEN AND SEVENTEEN YEARS OF AGE. | In Committee |
| S434 | School Workers Fair Pay Act | AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE HOURLY RATE OF THE MINIMUM SALARY FOR NONCERTIFIED PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES TO BE AT LEAST SEVENTEEN DOLLARS PER HOUR. | In Committee |
| S432 | Home Ownership Market Manipulation | AN ACT TO PROHIBIT HOUSING MARKET MANIPULATION AND TO PROTECT AGAINST ARTIFICIAL INFLATION BY EXCESSIVE HOME BUYING BY ENTITIES PURCHASING HOMES FOR USE AS RENTAL PROPERTIES. | In Committee |
| S411 | School Bus Cameras/Evidence & Contract Length | AN ACT ESTABLISHING THAT CERTAIN SCHOOL BUS CAMERA RECORDED IMAGES ARE PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE DEMONSTRATING A FAILURE TO STOP FOR A SCHOOL BUS AND EXTENDING THE MAXIMUM LENGTH FOR AUTOMATED SCHOOL BUS SAFETY CAMERA SERVICE CONTRACTS WITH PRIVATE VENDORS. | In Committee |
| S436 | Age with Dignity Act (Caregiver Tax Credit) | AN ACT TO ENACT THE AGE WITH DIGNITY ACT TO CREATE A CAREGIVER TAX CREDIT. | In Committee |
| S457 | Automatic Voter Registration | AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR AUTOMATIC VOTER REGISTRATION AT DRIVERS LICENSE OFFICES, PUBLIC AGENCIES, COMMUNITY COLLEGES, AND COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AND TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS TO IMPLEMENT AN OUTREACH CAMPAIGN INFORMING CITIZENS ABOUT AUTOMATIC VOTER REGISTRATION. | In Committee |
| S412 | Childcare Subsidy Rate Increase & West Pilot | AN ACT TO INCREASE CHILD CARE SUBSIDY RATES AND TO ESTABLISH A PILOT PROGRAM TO BUILD CHILD CARE CAPACITY IN AREAS IMPACTED BY HURRICANE HELENE. | In Committee |
| S413 | Right to Use Contraception | AN ACT DECLARING THE RIGHT TO USE CONTRACEPTION TO PREVENT PREGNANCY SHALL NOT BE LIMITED. | In Committee |
| S398 | Prohibit Weapons at Voting Place | AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE POSSESSION OR CARRYING OF A DANGEROUS WEAPON AT OR WITHIN A CERTAIN DISTANCE OF A VOTING PLACE. | In Committee |
| S453 | Homebuyer Fairness & Protection Act | AN ACT TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF DUE DILIGENCE FUNDS ALLOWED IN RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE NORTH CAROLINA HOUSING COALITION TO BE USED TO SUPPORT HOMEBUYER EDUCATION SERVICES IN THIS STATE. | In Committee |
| S438 | NC Adopt ERA | AN ACT TO RATIFY THE EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Whereas, Article V of the Constitution of the United States of America sets forth a two-step amending process; and Whereas, the first step of the Article V amending process is proposal of an amendment by two-thirds vote of both houses of Congress or by a convention called by application of two-thirds of the States; and Whereas, the 92nd Congress of the United States of America, at its second session, in both houses, by a constitutional majority of two-thirds thereof, adopted the following proposition to amend the Constitution of the United States of America in the following words, to wit: "JOINT RESOLUTION "Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years from the date of its submission by the Congress: "ARTICLE ______ "Section 1. Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex. "Sec. 2. The Congress shall have the power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article. "Sec. 3. This amendment shall take effect two years after the date of ratification."; and Whereas, next, the second and final step of the Article V amending process is ratification of an amendment by three-fourths of the States; and Whereas, some forty-eight years after the amendment was adopted by Congress, on January 27, 2020, Virginia became the 38th of the 50, or three-fourths, of the States to ratify this federal Equal Rights Amendment; and Whereas, in its distinct role as one of the original thirteen States, North Carolina participated in the 1787 federal Constitutional Convention and helped draft the precise text of the federal Constitution, including Article V which preserves States' rights to amend the document; and Whereas, a demand for amendments to the federal Constitution in order to recognize individual rights is part of the patriotic heritage of the State of North Carolina; and Whereas, James Madison and other leaders made clear to the state ratifying conventions for the federal Constitution that ratification cannot be conditioned on amendments and, once made, a ratification is final and cannot be rescinded; and Whereas, at the state ratifying convention for the federal Constitution held in Hillsborough in summer of 1788, North Carolina delegates sought a bill of individual rights to be added to the federal Constitution and voted 184 to 84 to neither ratify nor reject the document; and Whereas, as a consequence, North Carolina was one of only two original States not part of the then United States under the new federal Constitution at the end of 1788; and Whereas, the comments and concerns of North Carolina informed James Madison when he drafted amendments preserving individual and States' rights; and Whereas, those proposed twelve amendments were approved by the new Congress in September of 1789; and Whereas, after those amendments were sent to the States for ratification, North Carolina ratified the federal Constitution at its second state ratifying convention in Fayetteville in November of 1789; and Whereas, in December of 1789, North Carolina ratified all twelve of the amendments proposed by Congress; and Whereas, because of North Carolina's initial refusal to ratify a federal Constitution without a bill of rights, we have our first ten amendments protecting individual rights at the national level; and Whereas, another one of the twelve amendments ratified by North Carolina in December of 1789 was added to the federal Constitution over 200 years later, in 1992, when it became fully ratified by 38 of the 50, or three-fourths, of the States; and Whereas, that amendment, known as the Congressional Pay Amendment, is our 27th Amendment, because Article V of the federal Constitution does not limit the time for States to ratify an amendment; and Whereas, adding a ratification time limit is itself an amendment to the Constitution and must be included within the text of an amendment in order to have effect; and Whereas, the seven-year ratification time frame included in the internal resolution Congress used to vote on the proposed Equal Rights Amendment is outside the text of the amendment and without legal effect; and Whereas, having been fully ratified by three-fourths of the States as of January 27, 2020, and with those ratifications as final and irrevocable under law, the Equal Rights Amendment is now our 28th Amendment to the federal Constitution, despite a failure to date of the federal government to comply with 1 United States Code 106b requiring official recognition of this constitutional act of the States; and Whereas, North Carolina's own history has shown that a constitutional ratification is an important statement of States' rights at any time, as exemplified by the state's ratification of the 19th Amendment on May 6, 1971, 51 years after its ratification; and Whereas, unlike other State constitutions, the North Carolina State Constitution does not include equal protection against sex discrimination; and Whereas, in a 2020 poll by the Pew Research Center, about eight in ten Americans (78%) said they favored the federal Equal Rights Amendment, including majorities of men and women and Democrats and Republicans alike; and Whereas, bipartisan support for the Equal Rights Amendment has continued to rise in North Carolina, with a 2023 Meredith Poll showing an increase of more than four percent of voters in support (to 71.5%), and opposition falling by more than three percent (to just 13.5%) compared to a 2019 poll; and Whereas, the federal Equal Rights Amendment is a foundational constitutional guarantee in North Carolina and nationally, since it affirms that constitutional rights are held equally by all persons regardless of sex; and Whereas, a recognition of individual rights, including equality of rights under the federal Constitution, is an essential addition to North Carolina's patriotic heritage; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| S393 | Betting and Addiction in Pers. Finance Course | AN ACT TO REQUIRE INSTRUCTION ON GAMBLING AND ADDICTION IN FINANCIAL LITERACY INSTRUCTION. | In Committee |
| S406 | Allow ERPOs to Prevent Suicides & Save Lives | AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF AN EXTREME RISK PROTECTION ORDER TO RESTRICT TEMPORARILY A PERSON'S ACCESS TO FIREARMS IF THERE IS EVIDENCE THAT THE PERSON POSES A DANGER OF PHYSICAL HARM TO SELF OR OTHERS AND TO REQUIRE A COURT TO ORDER THE SEIZURE OF ANY FIREARM, AMMUNITION, OR PERMITS A DEFENDANT FAILS TO SURRENDER AFTER THE ISSUANCE OF AN EMERGENCY OR EX PARTE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTECTIVE ORDER. | In Committee |
| S395 | Disaster Relief Eviction Moratorium Act | AN ACT TO ALLOW THE GOVERNOR TO ISSUE AN EXECUTIVE ORDER ENFORCING A RESIDENTIAL EVICTION MORATORIUM IN DECLARED STATES OF EMERGENCY. | In Committee |
| S463 | Medicaid Coverage for Doula Services | AN ACT TO REQUIRE NC MEDICAID TO COVER DOULA SERVICES DURING PREGNANCY AND THE POSTPARTUM PERIOD AND TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE DOULA WORKFORCE. | In Committee |
| S435 | Restore Master's Pay for Teachers & ISP | AN ACT TO REINSTATE EDUCATION-BASED SALARY SUPPLEMENTS FOR TEACHERS AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL. | In Committee |
| S409 | Ban Ghost Guns & Undetectable Firearms | AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OR POSSESSION OF GHOST GUNS AND UNDETECTABLE FIREARMS. | In Committee |
| S384 | 2025 Safe Drinking Water Act | AN ACT TO PROTECT NORTH CAROLINA CITIZENS FROM HARMFUL TOXINS IN DRINKING WATER BY REQUIRING THE COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC HEALTH TO ESTABLISH MAXIMUM CONTAMINANT LEVELS FOR CHEMICALS THAT ARE PROBABLE OR KNOWN CARCINOGENS OR ARE OTHERWISE TOXIC. | In Committee |
| S371 | Stop Chronically Low-Performing Charters | AN ACT TO REQUIRE CHARTER REVOCATION FOR SCHOOLS THAT HAVE BEEN LOW-PERFORMING FOR FOUR CONSECUTIVE YEARS, TO RESTRICT CHARTER SCHOOLS FROM EXPANDING IF THEY ARE LOW-PERFORMING, TO LIMIT CHARTERS FOR REMOTE ACADEMIES TO THREE YEARS, AND TO REQUIRE CHARTER SCHOOLS TO LIST THE SCHOOL'S PERFORMANCE GRADE ON ENROLLMENT APPLICATIONS. Whereas, one in eight North Carolina Schools are chronically low-performing; and Whereas, approximately 14,400 students are stuck in chronically low-performing charter schools; and Whereas, low-performing charters are a threat to the reputation of all charter schools; and Whereas, chronically low-performing schools trap students in an environment that has shown itself incapable of meeting their academic needs; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| S381 | Equality for All | AN ACT TO PROTECT ALL NORTH CAROLINIANS AGAINST DISCRIMINATION IN ALL WALKS OF LIFE. | In Committee |
| S382 | Mental Health Protection Act | AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF MINORS AND ADULTS WHO HAVE DISABILITIES FROM ATTEMPTS TO CHANGE SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, AND GENDER EXPRESSION. Whereas, contemporary science recognizes that being lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender is part of the natural spectrum of human identity and is not a disease, disorder, or illness; and Whereas, the American Psychological Association convened a Task Force on Appropriate Therapeutic Responses to Sexual Orientation (Task Force). The Task Force conducted a systemic review of peer-reviewed journal literature on sexual orientation change efforts and issued a report on those efforts in 2009. The Task Force concluded that sexual orientation change efforts can pose critical health risks to lesbian, gay, and bisexual people, including confusion, depression, guilt, helplessness, hopelessness, shame, social withdrawal, suicidality, substance abuse, stress, disappointment, self-blame, decreased self-esteem and authenticity to others, increased self-hatred, hostility and blame toward parents, feelings of anger and betrayal, loss of friends and potential romantic partners, problems in sexual and emotional intimacy, sexual dysfunction, high-risk sexual behaviors, a feeling of being dehumanized and untrue to self, a loss of faith, and a sense of having wasted time and resources; and Whereas, in 2009, the American Psychological Association issued a resolution on Appropriate Affirmative Responses to Sexual Orientation Distress and Change Efforts, stating: "[T]he [American Psychological Association] advises parents, guardians, young people, and their families to avoid sexual orientation change efforts that portray homosexuality as a mental illness or developmental disorder and to seek psychotherapy, social support, and educational services that provide accurate information on sexual orientation and sexuality, increase family and school support, and reduce rejection of sexual minority youth."; and Whereas, the American Psychiatric Association published a position statement in March of 2000 in which it stated the following: "Psychotherapeutic modalities to convert or 'repair' homosexuality are based on developmental theories whose scientific validity is questionable. Furthermore, anecdotal reports of 'cures' are counterbalanced by anecdotal claims of psychological harm. In the last four decades, 'reparative' therapists have not produced any rigorous scientific research to substantiate their claims of cure. Until there is such research available, [the American Psychiatric Association] recommends that ethical practitioners refrain from attempts to change individuals' sexual orientation, keeping in mind the medical dictum to first, do no harm." "The potential risks of reparative therapy are great, including depression, anxiety and self-destructive behavior, since therapist alignment with societal prejudices against homosexuality may reinforce self-hatred already experienced by the patient. Many patients who have undergone reparative therapy relate that they were inaccurately told that homosexuals are lonely, unhappy individuals who never achieve acceptance or satisfaction. The possibility that the person might achieve happiness and satisfying interpersonal relationships as a gay man or lesbian is not presented, nor are alternative approaches to dealing with the effects of societal stigmatization discussed." "Therefore, the American Psychiatric Association opposes any psychiatric treatment such as reparative or conversion therapy which is based upon the assumption that homosexuality per se is a mental disorder or based upon the a priori assumption that a patient should change his or her sexual homosexual orientation."; and Whereas, in 2013, the American Psychiatric Association expanded on that position, stating: "The American Psychiatric Association does not believe that same-sex orientation should or needs to be changed, and efforts to do so represent a significant risk of harm by subjecting individuals to forms of treatment which have not been scientifically validated and by undermining self-esteem when sexual orientation fails to change. No credible evidence exists that any mental health intervention can reliably and safely change sexual orientation; nor, from a mental health perspective does sexual orientation need to be changed."; and Whereas, in 1993, the American Academy of Pediatrics published an article in its journal, Pediatrics, stating: "Therapy directed at specifically changing sexual orientation is contraindicated, since it can provoke guilt and anxiety while having little or no potential for achieving changes in orientation."; and Whereas, in 1994, the American Medical Association Council on Scientific Affairs prepared a report, stating: "Aversion therapy (a behavioral or medical intervention which pairs unwanted behavior, in this case, homosexual behavior, with unpleasant sensations or aversive consequences) is no longer recommended for gay men and lesbians. Through psychotherapy, gay men and lesbians can become comfortable with their sexual orientation and understand the societal response to it."; and Whereas, the National Association of Social Workers prepared a 1997 policy statement, stating: "Social stigmatization of lesbian, gay, and bisexual people is widespread and is a primary motivating factor in leading some people to seek sexual orientation changes. Sexual orientation conversion therapies assume that homosexual orientation is both pathological and freely chosen. No data demonstrates that reparative or conversion therapies are effective, and, in fact, they may be harmful."; and Whereas, the American Counseling Association Governing Council issued a position statement in April of 1999, stating: "We oppose 'the promotion of "reparative therapy" as a "cure" for individuals who are homosexual.'"; and Whereas, in 2014, the American School Counselor Association issued a position statement, stating: "It is not the role of the professional school counselor to attempt to change a student's sexual orientation or gender identity. Professional school counselors do not support efforts by licensed mental health professionals to change a student's sexual orientation or gender as these practices have been proven ineffective and harmful."; and Whereas, the American Psychoanalytic Association issued a position statement in June 2012 on attempts to change sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, stating: "As with any societal prejudice, bias against individuals based on actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression negatively affect mental health, contributing to an enduring sense of stigma and pervasive self-criticism through the internalization of such prejudice." The American Psychoanalytic Association further stated: "Psychoanalytic technique does not encompass purposeful attempts to 'convert,' 'repair,' change or shift an individual's sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Such directed efforts are against fundamental principles of psychoanalytic treatment and often result in substantial psychological pain by reinforcing damaging internalized attitudes."; and Whereas, in 2012, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry published an article in its journal, Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, stating: "Clinicians should be aware that there is no evidence that sexual orientation can be altered through therapy, and that attempts to do so may be harmful. There is no empirical evidence adult homosexuality can be prevented if gender nonconforming children are influenced to be more gender conforming. Indeed, there is no medically valid basis for attempting to prevent homosexuality, which is not an illness. On the contrary, such efforts may encourage family rejection and undermine self-esteem, connectedness and caring, important protective factors against suicidal ideation and attempts. Given that there is no evidence that efforts to alter sexual orientation are effective, beneficial or necessary, and the possibility that they carry the risk of significant harm, such interventions are contraindicated."; and Whereas, in 2012, the Pan American Health Organization, a regional office of the World Health Organization, issued a statement, stating: "These supposed conversion therapies constitute a violation of the ethical principles of health care and violate human rights that are protected by international and regional agreements." The organization also noted that reparative therapies "lack medical justification and represent a serious threat to the health and well-being of affected people."; and Whereas, in 2014, the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) issued a statement, stating: "[S]ame sex orientation is not a mental disorder and we oppose any 'reparative' or conversion therapy that seeks to 'change' or 'fix' a person's sexual orientation. AASECT does not believe that sexual orientation is something that needs to be 'fixed' or 'changed.' The rationale behind this position is the following: Reparative therapy (for minors, in particular) is often forced or nonconsensual. Reparative therapy has been proven harmful to minors. There is no scientific evidence supporting the success of these interventions. Reparative therapy is grounded in the idea that non-heterosexual orientation is 'disordered.' Reparative therapy has been shown to be a negative predictor of psychotherapeutic benefit."; and Whereas, in 2015, the American College of Physicians issued a position paper, stating: "The College opposes the use of 'conversion,' 'reorientation,' or 'reparative' therapy for the treatment of LGBT persons…Available research does not support the use of reparative therapy as an effective method in the treatment of LGBT persons. Evidence shows that the practice may actually cause emotional or physical harm to LGBT individuals, particularly adolescents or young persons."; and Whereas, minors who experience family rejection based on their sexual orientation face especially serious health risks. In one study, lesbian, gay, and bisexual young adults who reported higher levels of family rejection during adolescence were 8.4 times more likely to report having attempted suicide, 5.9 times more likely to report high levels of depression, 3.4 times more likely to use illegal drugs, and 3.4 times more likely to report having engaged in unprotected sexual intercourse compared with peers from families that reported no or low levels of family rejection. This is documented by Caitlin Ryan, et al., in their article entitled "Family Rejection as a Predictor of Negative Health Outcomes in White and Latino Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Young Adults" (2009) 123 Pediatrics 346; and Whereas, a 2018 study by the Family Acceptance Project found the following: "Rates of attempted suicide by LGBT young people whose parents tried to change their sexual orientation were more than double (48%) the rate of LGBT young adults who reported no conversion experiences (22%). Suicide attempts nearly tripled for LGBT young people who reported both home-based efforts to change their sexual orientation by parents and intervention efforts by therapists and religious leaders (63%)." "High levels of depression more than doubled (33%) for young people whose parents tried to change their sexual orientation compared with those who reported no conversion experiences (16%), and more than tripled (52%) for LGBT young people who reported both home-based efforts to change their sexual orientation by parents and external sexual orientation change efforts by therapists and religious leaders." "Sexual orientation change experiences during adolescence by both parents and caregivers and externally by therapists and religious leaders were associated with lower young adult socioeconomic status, less educational attainment, and lower weekly income."; and Whereas, North Carolina has a compelling interest in protecting the physical and psychological well-being of minors, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth, and in protecting its minors against exposure to serious harms caused by conversion therapy; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| S358 | Hate Crimes Prevention Act | AN ACT TO INCREASE THE SCOPE AND PUNISHMENT OF HATE CRIMES; TO REQUIRE THE STATE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN A HATE CRIMES STATISTICS DATABASE; TO REQUIRE THE NORTH CAROLINA JUSTICE ACADEMY TO DEVELOP AND PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WITH TRAINING ON IDENTIFYING, RESPONDING TO, AND REPORTING HATE CRIMES; AND TO REQUIRE THE CONFERENCE OF DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OF NORTH CAROLINA TO DEVELOP AND PROVIDE TRAINING TO PROSECUTORS ON HOW TO PROSECUTE HATE CRIMES. | In Committee |
| S379 | Senior Care Assurance Act | AN ACT ENHANCING AND EXPANDING ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, HIGH-QUALITY HEALTHCARE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS THROUGH IMPROVED CHRONIC CARE MANAGEMENT, PREVENTIVE SERVICES, AND HOME-BASED CARE; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THESE PURPOSES. Whereas, North Carolina's senior population is increasing, necessitating enhanced healthcare services and infrastructure to support their well-being and independence; and Whereas, the North Carolina Constitution empowers the General Assembly to promote public health and welfare, including the care of senior citizens; and Whereas, expanded preventive healthcare, telehealth services, and home-based care can improve seniors' quality of life, reduce long-term medical costs, and support independent aging; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| S360 | Healthy Students - A Nurse in Every School | AN ACT TO REQUIRE AT LEAST ONE SCHOOL NURSE IN EVERY SCHOOL IN A PUBLIC SCHOOL UNIT BEGINNING IN THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR AND TO APPROPRIATE ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO MEET THAT REQUIREMENT. Whereas, the health, well-being, and educational success of public school students in North Carolina are top priorities of the General Assembly; and Whereas, employing school nurses has been shown to have a critical and positive impact on the health, well-being, and educational success of public school students in kindergarten through grade 12 due to services directed toward keeping students healthy, in class, and ready to learn; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| S383 | Right to IVF | AN ACT PROTECTING THE RIGHT TO ACCESS ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF HEALTH BENEFITS, TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR MEDICAID MATERNAL SUPPORT SERVICES. | In Committee |
| S367 | Capital Project Funding at HBCUs | AN ACT TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE STATE'S HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES TO FUND NEW AND ONGOING CAMPUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. | In Committee |
| S366 | Increase Medicaid PCS and PDN Rates | AN ACT TO INCREASE MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR PERSONAL CARE SERVICES AND PRIVATE DUTY NURSING SERVICES. | In Committee |
| S305 | Community Emergency Response Training | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, FOR THE COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM. | In Committee |
| S338 | NC Farmland and Military Protection Act | AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE ACQUISITION OF AGRICULTURAL AND OTHER LANDS CRITICAL TO THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF THE STATE BY CERTAIN FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS DESIGNATED AS ADVERSARIAL BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE. | In Committee |
| S352 | Community Health Center Grants for LARCs | AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH, TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO NONPROFIT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS FOR THE PURCHASE AND DISTRIBUTION OF LONG-ACTING REVERSIBLE CONTRACEPTIVES. | In Committee |
| S350 | Marijuana Justice and Reinvestment Act | AN ACT TO LEGALIZE AND REGULATE THE SALE, POSSESSION, AND USE OF CANNABIS IN NORTH CAROLINA. | In Committee |
| S293 | Town of Pinetops Fire Dept. Appropriation | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE TOWN OF PINETOPS FOR EQUIPMENT NEEDS OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. | In Committee |
| S351 | Right to Start Act | AN ACT TO ALLOW CORPORATIONS LESS THAN FIVE YEARS OLD AND HAVING A NET INCOME OF LESS THAN FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS TO DEFER INCOME TAXES FOR ONE YEAR AND TO PROVIDE THAT STATE AGENCIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO USE IN-STATE CONTRACTORS WHO HAVE BEEN IN OPERATION FOR LESS THAN FIVE YEARS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION SHALL COLLECT AND REPORT DATA ON THE USE OF THOSE CONTRACTORS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. | In Committee |
| S343 | Secure Home, Secure Future Act | AN ACT TO CREATE THE SECURE HOME AND FUTURE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF BENEFIT. | In Committee |
| S339 | Restore NC Bar Appoint's/Judicial Discipline | AN ACT TO REINSTATE STATE BAR COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO THE JUDICIAL STANDARDS COMMISSION AND TO REINSTATE FORMER PROVISIONS REGARDING DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES FOR JUSTICES AND JUDGES. | In Committee |
| S354 | NC Breakthrough Act | AN ACT TO REENACT AND MODIFY THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TAX CREDIT. | In Committee |
| S348 | Home Comfort Act | AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF AGING, TO ESTABLISH A HOME MODIFICATION GRANT PROGRAM AND TO EXPAND STATE-FUNDED SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO HELP SENIORS SAFELY AGE IN PLACE WITH COMFORT AND DIGNITY. Whereas, North Carolina's population of senior citizens is growing, necessitating expanded home-based care and State-funded financial assistance to enable them to age in place comfortably at home; and Whereas, assisting senior citizens with necessary home modifications and in-home support services will promote greater independence and safety, which are linked to a higher quality of life; and Whereas, Article XI, Section 4 of the North Carolina Constitution establishes the State's duty to provide for the welfare of its most vulnerable citizens; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| S353 | The Second Chance Coding Act | AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DIVISION OF JUVENILE JUSTICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO DEVELOP A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE DELINQUENT JUVENILES COMMITTED TO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTERS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP CODING, PROGRAMMING, AND OTHER COMPUTER-RELATED SKILLS. | In Committee |
| S292 | Funds/Town of Grifton Resiliency | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE TOWN OF GRIFTON FOR DESIGN OF FLOOD RESILIENCY PROJECTS. | In Committee |
| S325 | Create Dept. of Housing and Comm. Development | AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. | In Committee |
| S324 | 2025 Safe Drinking Water Act | AN ACT TO PROTECT NORTH CAROLINA CITIZENS FROM HARMFUL TOXINS IN DRINKING WATER BY REQUIRING THE COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC HEALTH TO ESTABLISH MAXIMUM CONTAMINANT LEVELS FOR CHEMICALS THAT ARE PROBABLE OR KNOWN CARCINOGENS OR ARE OTHERWISE TOXIC. | In Committee |
| S303 | Repeal Service Tax | AN ACT TO REPEAL THE SERVICE TAX AND TO MAKE VARIOUS CONFORMING CHANGES NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE REPEAL. | In Committee |
| S304 | Reenact EITC | AN ACT TO REENACT THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT. | In Committee |
| S317 | Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act | AN ACT TO ENACT THE UNIFORM PARTITION OF HEIRS PROPERTY ACT. | In Committee |
| S294 | Budgeting Accountability and Transparency | AN ACT TO INTRODUCE GREATER ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY INTO THE BUDGET PROCESS BY AMENDING THE STATE BUDGET ACT TO INCREASE PUBLIC NOTICE AND PARTICIPATION AND BY REMOVING LEGISLATIVE CONFIDENTIALITY FOR CERTAIN COMMUNICATIONS TO OR FROM LEGISLATORS REQUESTING BUDGET PROVISIONS OR FUNDS MADE. | In Committee |
| S281 | Essential Relief for Child Care Act | AN ACT TO CONTINUE FUNDING FOR CHILD CARE STABILIZATION GRANTS. Whereas, accessible child care is essential for the continued growth of North Carolina's economy; and Whereas, there is bipartisan consensus that child care must be a focus of the 2025-2027 legislative biennium; and Whereas, one in five employers cite child care issues as a barrier to hiring; and Whereas, the cost of operating a child care facility continues to rise even as parents' ability to afford it declines; and Whereas, child care providers and the families they serve have not recovered from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic; and Whereas, the failure to continue to provide for child care stabilization grants will lead to the closure of an estimated 20% of all child care facilities in our State within the next year; and Whereas, we affirm that State investment in our child care providers is an investment in the economic development of current and future generations; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| S253 | Funds for Pitt-Greenville Airport | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE PITT-GREENVILLE AIRPORT FOR BUILDING A NEW GENERAL AVIATION TERMINAL. | In Committee |
| S255 | Greenville Bulkhead Appropriation | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE CITY OF GREENVILLE FOR A REPLACEMENT BULKHEAD. | In Committee |
| S252 | Funds for Pinetops Fire Department | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE TOWN OF PINETOPS TO SUPPORT THE STAFFING NEEDS OF THE TOWN'S FIRE DEPARTMENT. | In Committee |
| S247 | Redirect Crisis Pregnancy Center Funds | AN ACT REDIRECTING FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH, FOR CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTERS TO INSTEAD BE USED TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF EVIDENCE-BASED MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH PROGRAMS; REQUIRING THE STATE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF CAROLINA PREGNANCY CARE FELLOWSHIP; AND ESTABLISHING ADDITIONAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTERS THAT RECEIVE STATE FUNDS. | In Committee |
| S238 | Edgecombe and Pitt County School Nurses | AN ACT TO FUND A SCHOOL NURSE FOR EVERY PUBLIC SCHOOL IN EDGECOMBE AND PITT COUNTIES. | In Committee |
| S234 | Funds for Greenville Fire Truck | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE GREENVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO ACQUIRE A NEW FIRE TRUCK. | In Committee |
| S237 | Funds for Transitional Housing in Pitt County | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO CAREE TO SUPPORT ITS TRANSITIONAL HOUSING EFFORTS IN PITT COUNTY. | In Committee |
| S236 | Funds for Edgecombe CC | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO EDGECOMBE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY AND SKILLED TRADES FACILITY. | In Committee |
| S235 | Funds for Town of Macclesfield Equipment | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE TOWN OF MACCLESFIELD TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT. | In Committee |
| S233 | Make Corporations Pay What They Owe | AN ACT TO REPEAL THE CORPORATE INCOME TAX PHASEOUT. | In Committee |
| S240 | Establish NCSTARS Grant Program | AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE NORTH CAROLINA STRATEGIC TRAINING AND RELIABLE SKILLS GRANT PROGRAM TO INCREASE ENGAGEMENT IN APPRENTICESHIP AND PREAPPRENTICSHIP PROGRAMS AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE. | In Committee |
| S206 | Pinetops Charter Revised & Consolidated | AN ACT TO REVISE AND CONSOLIDATE THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF PINETOPS. | In Committee |
| S216 | Sharpsburg Satellite Annexation | AN ACT TO REMOVE THE CAP ON SATELLITE ANNEXATIONS FOR THE TOWN OF SHARPSBURG. | In Committee |
| S211 | Reenact the Earned Income Tax Credit | AN ACT TO REENACT THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT. | In Committee |
| S169 | Labor Org. Membership Dues Tax Deductible | AN ACT TO CREATE A TAX DEDUCTION FOR LABOR ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP DUES. | In Committee |
| S154 | NC CROWN Act | AN ACT TO ENACT THE NORTH CAROLINA CROWN ACT TO CREATE A RESPECTFUL AND OPEN WORLD FOR NATURAL HAIR. | In Committee |
| S134 | Inclusionary Zoning/Workforce Housing Funds | AN ACT TO SUPPLEMENT THE AVAILABILITY OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING BY ALLOWING LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO PROVIDE FOR INCLUSIONARY ZONING AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE NORTH CAROLINA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY FOR THE WORKFORCE HOUSING LOAN PROGRAM. | In Committee |
| S114 | Funds for Pitt Co. Boys & Girls Clubs | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE COASTAL PLAIN. | In Committee |
| S116 | Restore Down-Zoning Auth./Pitt Co | AN ACT TO RESTORE THE AUTHORITY TO INITIATE DOWN-ZONING IN PITT COUNTY AND MUNICIPALITIES IN PITT COUNTY. | In Committee |
| S107 | Judge Joe John Nonpartisan Jud. Elections Act | AN ACT TO REENACT NONPARTISAN JUDICIAL ELECTIONS, TO MAKE CONFORMING STATUTORY CHANGES RELATING TO REENACTMENT OF NONPARTISAN JUDICIAL ELECTIONS, AND TO REESTABLISH PUBLIC FINANCING FOR JUDICIAL CAMPAIGNS. Whereas, Representative and former Court of Appeals Judge Joseph Robert (Joe) John was a lifelong public servant and champion of an independent judiciary; and Whereas, Judge John served the people of North Carolina at the highest levels in all three branches of State government; and Whereas, Judge John's broad experience informed his deep understanding of the genius of the separation of powers; and Whereas, Judge John was a man of integrity who understood the importance of a judiciary free from fear or favor; and Whereas, Judge John never wavered in his belief in the central role of a nonpartisan judiciary in upholding our democracy; and Whereas, his experience and values compelled Judge John to introduce a bill each legislative session of his four terms to return North Carolina to the nonpartisan election of judges; and Whereas, the need to restore public confidence in an independent judiciary has never been more urgent; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| S99 | Extended-Year Teacher Contracts | AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR EXTENDED-YEAR CONTRACTS FOR INITIALLY LICENSED TEACHERS, MENTOR TEACHERS, TEACHERS IN LOW-PERFORMING SCHOOLS, AND CERTAIN VETERAN TEACHERS. Whereas, students who are struggling in school need an extended school year and individualized instructional support; and Whereas, students and teachers would benefit from additional opportunities for teachers to participate in professional development; and Whereas, teachers have limited time to engage in professional development during the school year because their time is largely committed to working with students; and Whereas, teachers need more time to learn from other teachers in the context of teacher-designed and teacher-led professional development; and Whereas, effective professional development requires learning that is situated in teachers' actual practice and focused on students' thinking and work instead of separated from teaching and learning by time and location; and Whereas, communities of practice are essential to providing teachers with opportunities to lead, learn from, and collaborate with their professional peers; and Whereas, transformative learning takes time to become established, and professional development that is sustained over the course of an academic year provides that time; and Whereas, teacher evaluations should provide meaningful feedback to teachers; and Whereas, the teacher evaluation process can incorporate professional development in order to improve teacher performance; and Whereas, teachers should be compensated for participating in professional activities by way of an extended contractual year; and Whereas, the General Assembly supports providing compensation for teachers in accordance with advanced teaching roles; and Whereas, extended-year teacher contracts and advanced teaching roles can complement one another to improve teacher performance and student achievement; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| S103 | Make NC School Calendars Great Again | AN ACT TO PROVIDE LOCAL BOARDS OF EDUCATION FLEXIBILITY IN ADOPTING THE SCHOOL CALENDAR. | In Committee |
| S94 | Repeal Death Penalty | AN ACT TO REPEAL THE DEATH PENALTY AND TO PROVIDE THAT ALL CURRENT PRISONERS SENTENCED TO DEATH SHALL BE RESENTENCED TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT WITHOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF PAROLE. | In Committee |
| S76 | Funds for the Franklinton Center | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE FRANKLINTON CENTER AT BRICKS, INC. | In Committee |
| S68 | SchCalFlex/Pitt,Edgecombe/Board Mtg & Report | AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FLEXIBILITY IN ADOPTING THE SCHOOL CALENDAR TO PITT COUNTY SCHOOLS AND EDGECOMBE COUNTY SCHOOLS FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS. | In Committee |
| S54 | 5th Senatorial District Local Act-1 | AN ACT RELATING TO THE 5TH SENATORIAL DISTRICT. | In Committee |
| Bill | Bill Name | Motion | Vote Date | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H42 | Back the Blue Pay Act | Second Reading | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| H56 | UNC Enrollment | Second Reading | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| H192 | Defund Planned Parenthood & Cost Transparency | Second Reading | 09/22/2025 | Nay |
| S214 | Various Local Boundaries | Motion 9 To Concur | 09/22/2025 | Nay |
| H268 | Additional Capital Appropriations | Second Reading | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| H307 | Iryna's Law | Second Reading | 09/22/2025 | Absent |
| H307 | Iryna's Law | Amendment 9 Motion 1 To Table | 09/22/2025 | Nay |
| H307 | Iryna's Law | Amendment 8 Motion 1 To Table | 09/22/2025 | Nay |
| H307 | Iryna's Law | Amendment 7 | 09/22/2025 | Nay |
| H307 | Iryna's Law | Amendment 5 | 09/22/2025 | Nay |
| H307 | Iryna's Law | Amendment 3 | 09/22/2025 | Nay |
| H307 | Iryna's Law | Amendment 11 Motion 1 To Table | 09/22/2025 | Nay |
| H307 | Iryna's Law | Amendment 10 Motion 1 To Table | 09/22/2025 | Nay |
| H307 | Iryna's Law | Amendment 1 | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| S245 | Expand Remote Drivers License Services | Motion 9 To Concur | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| H358 | Continuing Budget Operations Part II | Second Reading | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| H358 | Continuing Budget Operations Part II | Amendment 4 | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| H358 | Continuing Budget Operations Part II | Amendment 3 | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| H358 | Continuing Budget Operations Part II | Amendment 2 | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| H358 | Continuing Budget Operations Part II | Amendment 1 | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| H389 | Continuing Budget Operations Part III | Second Reading | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| H389 | Continuing Budget Operations Part III | Amendment 1 | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| H562 | Healthcare Investment Act | Second Reading | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| H562 | Healthcare Investment Act | Amendment 1 Motion 1 To Table | 09/22/2025 | Nay |
| H926 | Regulatory Reform Act of 2025 | Second Reading | 09/22/2025 | Nay |
| H926 | Regulatory Reform Act of 2025 | Amendment 3 | 09/22/2025 | Nay |
| H926 | Regulatory Reform Act of 2025 | Amendment 1 Motion 1 To Table | 09/22/2025 | Nay |
| S775 | General Assembly Appointments | Second Reading | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| S774 | Confirm Stephanie Lynch, Investment Authority | Second Reading | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| S773 | Confirm Governor's Appt/Investment Authority | Second Reading | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| S776 | Adjournment Resolution Changes | Second Reading | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| S50 | Freedom to Carry NC | Motion 11 Veto Override | 07/29/2025 | Nay |
| S55 | Expedited Removal of Unauthorized Persons | Motion 9 To Concur | 07/29/2025 | Yea |
| H87 | Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) | Second Reading | 07/29/2025 | Nay |
| H87 | Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) | Amendment 9 Motion 1 To Table | 07/29/2025 | Nay |
| H87 | Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) | Amendment 8 Motion 1 To Table | 07/29/2025 | Nay |
| H87 | Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) | Amendment 7 Motion 1 To Table | 07/29/2025 | Nay |
| H87 | Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) | Amendment 6 Motion 1 To Table | 07/29/2025 | Nay |
| H87 | Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) | Amendment 5 Motion 1 To Table | 07/29/2025 | Nay |
| H87 | Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) | Amendment 4 | 07/29/2025 | Nay |
| H87 | Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) | Amendment 2 | 07/29/2025 | Nay |
| H125 | Continuing Budget Operations | Conference Report Motion 8 To Adopt | 07/29/2025 | Yea |
| S153 | North Carolina Border Protection Act | Motion 11 Veto Override | 07/29/2025 | Nay |
| H193 | Firearm Law Revisions | Motion 11 Veto Override | 07/29/2025 | Nay |
| S227 | Eliminating "DEI" in Public Education | Motion 11 Veto Override | 07/29/2025 | Nay |
| H318 | The Criminal Illegal Alien Enforcement Act | Motion 11 Veto Override | 07/29/2025 | Nay |
| S254 | Charter School Changes | Motion 11 Veto Override | 07/29/2025 | Nay |
| S266 | The Power Bill Reduction Act | Motion 11 Veto Override | 07/29/2025 | Nay |
| H402 | Limit Rules With Substantial Financial Costs | Motion 11 Veto Override | 07/29/2025 | Nay |
| S416 | Personal Privacy Protection Act | Motion 11 Veto Override | 07/29/2025 | Nay |
| S558 | Eliminating "DEI" in Public Higher Ed | Motion 11 Veto Override | 07/29/2025 | Nay |
| H549 | Clarify Powers of State Auditor | Motion 11 Veto Override | 07/29/2025 | Nay |
| H805 | Prevent Sexual Exploitation/Women and Minors | Motion 11 Veto Override | 07/29/2025 | Nay |
| S772 | Adjournment Resolution | Motion 9 To Concur | 07/29/2025 | Yea |
| H1015 | General Assembly Appointments | Second Reading | 07/29/2025 | Yea |
| H23 | Various State and Local Gov't Provisions | Conference Report Motion 8 To Adopt | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| H226 | City of Greensboro/Deannexations | Third Reading | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| H309 | Various Local Provisions VI | Conference Report Motion 8 To Adopt | 06/26/2025 | Nay |
| H305 | Guilford County Sales Tax Distribution Mods | Third Reading | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| S307 | Info. Rights of Estate/Death of LLC Member | Motion 9 To Concur House Amend | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| S375 | Harrison's Law | Motion 9 To Concur | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| S401 | NC Farm Act of 2025 | Motion 9 To Concur | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| S416 | Personal Privacy Protection Act | Motion 9 To Concur | 06/26/2025 | Nay |
| S416 | Personal Privacy Protection Act | Conference Report Motion 8 To Adopt | 06/26/2025 | Nay |
| S429 | 2025 Public Safety Act | Motion 9 To Concur | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| S391 | DOT Omnibus | Motion 9 To Concur | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| S488 | Clarify Disp. Place Analysis/IOLTA | Motion 9 To Concur | 06/26/2025 | Nay |
| S479 | SCRIPT Act | Conference Report Motion 8 To Adopt | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| S655 | Extend Certain Rights to Catawba Nation | Motion 9 To Concur | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| S664 | JMAC/ABC/Other Revisions | Motion 9 To Concur | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| S706 | County Waste Management Assistance | Motion 9 To Concur | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| S595 | Various Revenue Laws Changes | Motion 9 To Concur | 06/26/2025 | Nay |
| H948 | The P.A.V.E. Act | Third Reading | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| S762 | Confirm Sec. DMVA | Motion 8 To Adopt | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| S762 | Confirm Sec. DMVA | Amendment 1 | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| S766 | Confirm Secretary of DEQ | Motion 8 To Adopt | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| S766 | Confirm Secretary of DEQ | Amendment 1 | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| S767 | Confirm Secretary of Adult Correction | Motion 8 To Adopt | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| S767 | Confirm Secretary of Adult Correction | Amendment 1 | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| H1012 | Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 - Part II | Conference Report Motion 8 To Adopt | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| S770 | General Assembly Appointments | Motion 9 To Concur | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| S772 | Adjournment Resolution | Second Reading | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| H96 | Expedited Removal of Unauthorized Persons | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| H96 | Expedited Removal of Unauthorized Persons | Amendment 1 | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| H116 | Local Bd. of Ed. Election Changes | Conference Report Motion 8 To Adopt | 06/25/2025 | Nay |
| S118 | Military and Veteran Support Act | Conference Report Motion 8 To Adopt | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| H171 | Equality in State Agencies/Prohibition on DEI | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Nay |
| H171 | Equality in State Agencies/Prohibition on DEI | Amendment 3 | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| H171 | Equality in State Agencies/Prohibition on DEI | Amendment 1 | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| S125 | Various Education Changes | Motion 9 To Concur | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| S133 | NCCCS LMS/NCLDS | Motion 9 To Concur | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| H183 | Various Local Provisions II | Conference Report Motion 8 To Adopt | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| H193 | Firearm Law Revisions | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Nay |
| H193 | Firearm Law Revisions | Amendment 1 Motion 1 To Table | 06/25/2025 | Nay |
| H210 | Perpetual Care of Certain Cemeteries | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| H210 | Perpetual Care of Certain Cemeteries | Amendment 1 | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| H226 | City of Greensboro/Deannexations | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| H305 | Guilford County Sales Tax Distribution Mods | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| S254 | Charter School Changes | Conference Report Motion 8 To Adopt | 06/25/2025 | Nay |
| H357 | Continuing Care Retirement Communities Act.-AB | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| Committee | Position | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detail | North Carolina Joint Capital Improvements Legislative Oversight Committee | 8 | |
| Detail | North Carolina Joint State Lottery Legislative Oversight Committee | 7 | |
| Detail | North Carolina Senate Agriculture, Energy and Environment Committee | 20 | |
| Detail | North Carolina Senate Appropriations on Agriculture, Natural and Economic Resources Committee | 10 | |
| Detail | North Carolina Senate Education and Higher Education Committee | 18 | |
| Detail | North Carolina Senate Elections Committee | 16 | |
| Detail | North Carolina Senate State and Local Government Committee | 18 | |
| Detail | North Carolina Senate Transportation Committee | 19 |
| State | District | Chamber | Party | Status | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC | North Carolina Senate District 05 | Senate | Democrat | In Office | 01/01/2023 | |
| NC | North Carolina House District 008 | House | Democrat | Out of Office | 01/01/2019 | 01/16/2024 |