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Legislator > Laura Budd
State Representative
Laura Budd
(D) - North Carolina
North Carolina House District 103
In Office - Started: 01/01/2023
contact info
Capitol Office
North Carolina Legislative Building
16 W. Jones St.
Raleigh, NC 27601-1096
16 W. Jones St.
Raleigh, NC 27601-1096
Phone: 919-733-5800
Mailing Address
352 E. Charles St.
Matthews, NC 28105
Matthews, NC 28105
| Bill | Bill Name | Summary | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|
| H992 | Timeshare Foreclosure/Paternity Matters | AN ACT TO CREATE A TIMESHARE TRUSTEE FORECLOSURE PROCESS FOR CERTAIN DELINQUENT ASSESSMENTS FOR TIMESHARES LOCATED IN THIS STATE AND TO CHANGE THE PROCESS FOR ESTABLISHING PATERNITY OF CHILDREN BORN OUT OF WEDLOCK. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| H948 | The P.A.V.E. Act | AN ACT TO ENACT THE PROJECTS FOR ADVANCING VEHICLE-INFRASTRUCTURE ENHANCEMENTS (PAVE) ACT. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| H91 | Define Armed Forces/Religious Prop. Tax Excl | AN ACT TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "ARMED FORCES" OF THE UNITED STATES TO INCLUDE THE NEWLY ESTABLISHED UNITED STATES SPACE FORCE, TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES TO RELEVANT STATUTES RELATED TO THE MILITARY, TO EXTEND THE LOOKBACK PERIOD FOR CERTAIN LATE APPLICATIONS FOR PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION, AND TO ALLOW THE RELEASE OF TAXES LEVIED AGAINST CERTAIN PROPERTY. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| H192 | Salary Adjustments and Budget Offsets | AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE 2025-2027 FISCAL BIENNIUM TO AWARD PUBLIC EMPLOYEE BENEFITS INCREASES AND LEGISLATIVELY MANDATED SALARY INCREASES TO STATE EMPLOYEES, TEACHERS, AND OTHER PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES, AND IMPLEMENTING VARIOUS BUDGETARY TRANSFERS, REDUCTIONS, ADJUSTMENTS, AND OFFSETS. | Crossed Over |
| H199 | Nonconsensual Booting and Towing Reform | AN ACT REFORMING THE LAWS RELATED TO NONCONSENSUAL BOOTING AND TOWING. | In Committee |
| H434 | Lower Healthcare Costs | AN ACT LOWERING HEALTHCARE COSTS AND INCREASING PRICE TRANSPARENCY. Whereas, rising healthcare costs place a significant financial burden on individuals, families, employers, and taxpayers, greatly contribute to inflation, and make it increasingly difficult for residents to access essential healthcare services; and Whereas, North Carolina has intolerably high healthcare costs, with recent studies ranking the State 50th out of 50 in the United States; and Whereas, skyrocketing healthcare costs have resulted in over 40 percent of Americans reporting some type of healthcare debt, according to one study; and Whereas, many patients face unexpected medical bills due to a lack of disclosure about out-of-network providers and a general lack of transparency in healthcare pricing, resulting in financial strain and hardship; and Whereas, employers are burdened with the increasing costs of providing health insurance for employees, leading to higher premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket expenses; and Whereas, patients and employers are often unable to compare the costs of medical services due to a lack of clear and accessible pricing information, hindering their ability to make informed decisions; and Whereas, the absence of price transparency in the healthcare system leads to market inefficiencies, less awareness of price difference, less competition, and higher prices, with consumers often unable to identify the most cost-effective providers; and Whereas, transparency in healthcare pricing allows consumers to shop for affordable healthcare services and encourages competition among healthcare providers to offer more competitive pricing; and Whereas, providing consumers with clear, understandable, and accessible information about the costs of healthcare services will foster a more competitive and patient-centered healthcare market; and Whereas, requiring healthcare providers and insurers to disclose their prices in advance, including all providers and services a patient may need, both in-network and out-of-network, will enable consumers to make more informed choices about their care, leading to better healthcare outcomes at lower costs; and Whereas, price transparency will incentivize hospitals and healthcare providers to improve the quality of care while reducing prices, to the benefit of patients and employers; and Whereas, clear pricing and competition among healthcare providers will encourage innovation in healthcare delivery and improve overall efficiency within the system; and Whereas, empowering patients and employers with pricing information will help create a healthcare system that prioritizes affordability, access, and choice; and Whereas, President Trump recently signed an Executive Order to make healthcare prices transparent, "empower[ing] patients with clear, accurate, and actionable healthcare pricing information," also "ensur[ing] hospitals and insurers disclose actual prices, not estimates, and take action to make prices comparable across hospitals and insurers, including prescription drug prices"; Now, therefore, | Crossed Over |
| H578 | The Jason Flatt Act of North Carolina | AN ACT TO REQUIRE SUICIDE PREVENTION EDUCATION BE PART OF THE SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH POLICY OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL. | Crossed Over |
| H429 | Turtle Rescue Team Special Registration Plate | AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO PRODUCE A TURTLE RESCUE TEAM SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATE. | Crossed Over |
| H133 | 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 STATE. | Crossed Over |
| H188 | Automatic Renewal of Contracts | AN ACT TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN AUTOMATICALLY RENEWING CONSUMER CONTRACTS. | Crossed Over |
| H283 | Small Business Investment Grant Program | AN ACT TO RENAME THE ONE NORTH CAROLINA SMALL BUSINESS ACCOUNT THE SMALL BUSINESS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY ACCOUNT AND TO CREATE A SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT GRANT PROGRAM WITHIN THE ONE NORTH CAROLINA FUND. | Crossed Over |
| H121 | SchCalFlex/Statewide/Open Cal | AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FLEXIBILITY TO LOCAL BOARDS OF EDUCATION IN ADOPTING THE SCHOOL CALENDAR. | Crossed Over |
| H94 | Dis. Veteran Homestead Excl. Prequalification | AN ACT TO ALLOW DISABLED VETERANS TO PREQUALIFY FOR THE DISABLED VETERAN PROPERTY TAX HOMESTEAD EXCLUSION. | Crossed Over |
| H896 | Jesse's Law | AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE STUDY COMMITTEE ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TRAINING STANDARDS FOR PROFESSIONALS INVOLVED IN CHILD CUSTODY PROCEEDINGS INVOLVING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND CHILD ABUSE. | Crossed Over |
| H909 | State Infrastructure Bank Board | AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A STATE INFRASTRUCTURE BANK BOARD. | Crossed Over |
| H953 | Study Committee on ADA/APD/PAC Pay | AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE STUDY COMMITTEE ON ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY, ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER, AND PRIVATE ASSIGNED COUNSEL PAY RATES. | Crossed Over |
| H520 | Abuse and Deception by Telemarketers | AN ACT TO ADDRESS ABUSE OF PRIVACY AND ACTS OF DECEPTION FROM TELEMARKETERS BY DISPLAYING PHONE NUMBERS THAT ARE FRAUDULENT AND MISREPRESENTATIVE OF THE ACTUAL CALLER. Whereas, the citizens and businesses of North Carolina claim the right of privacy and exclusive use of the phone lines and numbers for which they contract for; and Whereas, the citizens and businesses of North Carolina claim a right of privacy and enjoyment of that privacy from telemarketers who spoof, or otherwise disguise their actual phone numbers, preventing the receiving phone from identifying who is calling; and Whereas, the citizens and businesses of North Carolina claim some telemarketers are violating these rights and fraudulently displaying numbers which are assigned to other people, assigned to various businesses, using numbers that are not assigned to anyone (including the caller), or made up combinations of numbers and letters to disguise the real identification of the caller; Now, therefore, | Crossed Over |
| H297 | Breast Cancer Prevention Imaging Parity | AN ACT TO PROVIDE HEALTH COVERAGE PARITY FOR SUPPLEMENTAL AND DIAGNOSTIC BREAST IMAGING. | Crossed Over |
| H433 | Registered Nurses in Schools | AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION FROM REQUIRING A SCHOOL NURSE TO HOLD OR OBTAIN A FOUR-YEAR DEGREE AND TO REQUIRE THAT REGISTERED NURSES WITH AT LEAST TWO YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN A HOSPITAL OR HEALTH CLINIC SERVING AS A SCHOOL NURSE BE PAID UNDER THE CERTIFIED SCHOOL NURSE PAY SCALE. | Crossed Over |
| H934 | AI Regulatory Reform Act | AN ACT AMENDING THE CRIMINAL LAWS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL DISTRIBUTION OF A DEEPFAKE AND AMENDING THE CIVIL PROCEDURE LAWS TO GRANT IMMUNITY FROM CIVIL LIABILITY TO DEVELOPERS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PRODUCTS USED BY LEARNED PROFESSIONALS. | In Committee |
| H866 | Automatic Ord/Equitable Distribution Claim | AN ACT TO REQUIRE AUTOMATIC ENTRY OF AN ORDER PROHIBITING SPOUSES FROM WASTING, CONVERTING, OR SECRETING ASSETS UPON FILING A CLAIM FOR EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION. | Crossed Over |
| H97 | Support Firefighters Fighting Cancer | AN ACT INCLUDING DEATH DUE TO CERTAIN CANCERS IN THE LIST OF FIREFIGHTER DEATHS MEETING THE DEFINITION OF KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY UNDER THE PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES' DEATH BENEFITS ACT. | Crossed Over |
| H139 | Baby Boxes/Newborn Safety Device | AN ACT TO ALLOW NEWBORN SAFETY DEVICE INSTALLATION IN QUALIFIED ESTABLISHMENTS. | Crossed Over |
| H140 | Authorize Gullah Geechee Heritage Trail | AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE GULLAH GEECHEE GREENWAY/BLUEWAY HERITAGE TRAIL IN BRUNSWICK COUNTY. Whereas, the history of the Gullah Geechee culture is an important part of the story and formation of the United States; and Whereas, the Gullah Geechee peoples of coastal Africa were forcibly brought centuries ago to the coastal areas and the sea islands of southeastern North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida because of their experience in rice cultivation, and the rice plantations that formerly lined the western side of the Cape Fear River in Brunswick County thus became the focal point of Gullah Geechee culture in this State; and Whereas, many reminders of the Gullah Geechee culture remain on the west side of the Cape Fear River in Brunswick County, including Reaves Chapel, Moore's Chapel, former rice plantations, and pine tar pits used to repair wooden ships; and Whereas, numerous local governments and regional organizations, including Brunswick County, the Towns of Navassa, Leland, and Belville, the Wilmington Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, and the Cape Fear Council of Governments have partnered with many local and regional nonprofit entities to delineate and sponsor sites important to Gullah Geechee culture along or near the west bank of the Cape Fear River; and Whereas, this partnership has led to the creation of the Gullah Geechee Greenway/Blueway Heritage Trail, which will include 9 segments utilizing existing rights-of-way stretching 21 miles from northern Brunswick County to the Brunswick Nature Park; and Whereas, the extensive planning envisions a multiuse trail for bicycle and pedestrian use, as well as points of historical interest, such as the restored Reaves Chapel; and Whereas, the Gullah Geechee Greenway/Blueway Heritage Trail can become a part of the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, a National Heritage Area established by the U.S. Congress, to recognize the unique culture of the Gullah Geechee people; and Whereas, benefits of the Gullah Geechee Greenway/Blueway Heritage Trail include tourism, economic development, transportation mobility, and the connection of communities, which are important to this traditionally economically disadvantaged area; Now, therefore, | Crossed Over |
| H254 | Adopt Tuskegee Airmen Day | AN ACT TO DESIGNATE THE FOURTH THURSDAY OF MARCH OF EVERY YEAR AS TUSKEGEE AIRMEN COMMEMORATION DAY IN NORTH CAROLINA. Whereas, in 1941 the federal government established the 66th Air Force Flying School at Tuskegee Institute to train African-American pilots for the war; and Whereas, from 1941 through 1946, almost 1,000 African-Americans trained at the Tuskegee Army Air Field in Tuskegee, Alabama; and Whereas, 450 of the men who completed training at the Tuskegee Army Air Field were sent overseas for combat duty; and Whereas, pilots trained at Tuskegee Institute were known as "Tuskegee Airmen," although this phrase also later included navigators, bombardiers, instructors, and maintenance and support staff; and Whereas, the 99th Fighter Squadron, the first class trained at Tuskegee Institute, was sent to North Africa in the spring of 1943 for combat duty and in 1944, they were joined by other African-American squadrons to form the 332nd Fighter Squadron, which flew missions over Sicily, the Mediterranean, and North Africa; and Whereas, the Tuskegee Airmen compiled an outstanding record, which included completing more than 1,500 missions, destroying 260 enemy aircraft, sinking an enemy destroyer, and demolishing other enemy installation areas; and Whereas, the Tuskegee Airmen achieved an exceptional record for escorting bomber crews and earned the respect of their fellow bomber crews and their military leaders; and Whereas, on March 27, 2007, President George W. Bush awarded the Tuskegee Airmen the Congressional Gold, the highest medal awarded by the United States Congress; and Whereas, it is fitting that the State of North Carolina designate the fourth Thursday of March, of each year, to honor and perpetuate the legacy of the men and women who participated in the Tuskegee Experience from January 1941 through July 1949; Now, therefore, | Crossed Over |
| H146 | Remote License Renewal/Active Duty Military | AN ACT AUTHORIZING CONSECUTIVE REMOTE DRIVERS LICENSE RENEWALS FOR ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY AND THEIR SPOUSES AND DEPENDENTS. | Crossed Over |
| H250 | Annual Rep't Due Date/Deployed Servicemembers | AN ACT TO EXTEND THE ANNUAL REPORT DUE DATE FOR BUSINESS ENTITIES OWNED BY DEPLOYED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. | Crossed Over |
| H110 | Nat.l Guard Student Loan Repayment Program | AN ACT TO CREATE THE NATIONAL GUARD STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS. | In Committee |
| H924 | Board for Gen. Contractors/Crim. Referrals | AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE LICENSING BOARD FOR GENERAL CONTRACTORS TO REFER VIOLATIONS TO APPROPRIATE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS FOR CRIMINAL PROSECUTION. | In Committee |
| H106 | Revive High-Need Retired Teachers Program | AN ACT TO REVIVE AND EXPAND THE PROGRAM ALLOWING RETIRED EDUCATORS TO RETURN TO WORK IN HIGH-NEED SCHOOLS. | In Committee |
| H114 | Employment Preference for Military Personnel | AN ACT REVISING THE EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL TO ELIMINATE REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO PERIOD OF WAR AND TO INCLUDE PERSONS SERVING ON ACTIVE DUTY, MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES RESERVE, AND THEIR SPOUSES AND DEPENDENTS. | In Committee |
| H113 | Create Committee on Medicaid Sustainability | AN ACT TO CREATE A JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON MEDICAID SUSTAINABILITY. | In Committee |
| H903 | Highway and Road Safety Act | AN ACT TO INCREASE STATE TROOPERS IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY, TO INCREASE MAGISTRATES IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY, TO REVISE CERTAIN PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO STOP FOR A SCHOOL BUS AND AUTHORIZE THE USE OF VEHICLE REGISTRATION AS PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE OF RESPONSIBILITY, AND TO EXPAND THE OPERATIONAL HOURS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION METROLINA TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT CENTER IN CHARLOTTE. | In Committee |
| H993 | HOA Organization and Reporting Act | AN ACT TO REQUIRE LOT OWNERS' ASSOCIATIONS AND UNIT OWNERS' ASSOCIATIONS TO INCORPORATE OR ORGANIZE AS CORPORATIONS OR LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES AND SUBMIT ANNUAL REPORTS TO THE NORTH CAROLINA SECRETARY OF STATE. | In Committee |
| H982 | NC Highway Safety Act of 2025 | AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A PILOT PROGRAM TO IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY BY AUTHORIZING THE USE OF ELECTRONIC SPEED-MEASURING SYSTEMS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DETECT SPEED LIMIT VIOLATIONS IN HIGHWAY WORK ZONES; TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR THE APPROVAL, USE, AND CALIBRATION OF ELECTRONIC SPEED-MEASURING SYSTEMS; TO ESTABLISH A CIVIL PENALTY FOR SPEED VIOLATIONS IN HIGHWAY WORK ZONES THAT ARE DETECTED BY THOSE SYSTEMS; TO CREATE A NEW SPECIAL FUND WITHIN THE STATE CIVIL PENALTY AND FORFEITURE FUND; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PENALTIES INTO THE DESIGNATED SPECIAL FUND. | In Committee |
| H955 | NC Junk Fee Prevention Act | AN ACT TO ENACT THE NORTH CAROLINA JUNK FEE PREVENTION ACT. | In Committee |
| H921 | ABC & Gaming Omnibus Bill | AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE ALCOHOL LAWS OF THIS STATE, TO REVISE THE LAW GOVERNING GAME NIGHTS, AND TO REMOVE THE LIMITATIONS ON RAFFLES FOR 50/50 RAFFLES CONDUCTED BY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OR GOVERNMENT ENTITIES. | In Committee |
| H915 | Reenact Film Credit | AN ACT TO REENACT THE CREDIT FOR QUALIFYING EXPENSES OF A PRODUCTION COMPANY. | In Committee |
| H902 | Free to Learn - Library Bill of Rights Act | AN ACT ENACTING THE FREE TO LEARN - LIBRARY BILL OF RIGHTS ACT AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE. | In Committee |
| H954 | Local Gov'ts Disaster Fund | AN ACT TO CREATE A FUND FOR RESILIENCY AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS FOR LOCAL DISASTER RESPONSE. | In Committee |
| H998 | Funds for Charlotte Mecklenburg Library | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG LIBRARY FOUNDATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW MAIN LIBRARY. | In Committee |
| H989 | Build Safer Communities and Schools Act | AN ACT TO CODIFY SCHOOL SAFETY GRANTS. | In Committee |
| H980 | Remove Barriers to Employment from Court Debt | AN ACT TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT DUE TO COURT DEBT AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO IMPLEMENT A TEXT REMINDER SYSTEM FOR COURT DATES. | In Committee |
| H914 | Higher Ed./Religious Inst. Affordable Housing | AN ACT TO ALLOW BY RIGHT DEVELOPMENT IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES OF LAND OWNED BY AN INDEPENDENT INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION OR A RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION FOR THE PURPOSES OF CREATING AFFORDABLE HOUSING. | In Committee |
| H952 | Comprehensive Capital for Childcare Expansion | AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE NORTH CAROLINA CHILD CARE FINANCE AGENCY. | In Committee |
| H932 | Ten Percent Raise/Teachers/First Responders | AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE 2025 TEACHERS' AND FIRST RESPONDERS' PAY INCREASE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE A TEN PERCENT RAISE TO TEACHERS AND FIRST RESPONDERS. | In Committee |
| H957 | HBCU/HMSI Omnibus | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS AND MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE LAWS TO SUPPORT PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AND HISTORICALLY MINORITY-SERVING INSTITUTIONS IN NORTH CAROLINA. | In Committee |
| H940 | Protection Against Pregnancy Discrimination | AN ACT PROTECTING AGAINST EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION BASED ON PREGNANCY, CHILDBIRTH, AND PREGNANCY RELATED CONDITIONS. | In Committee |
| H977 | Defend NC | AN ACT TO DEFEND THE PEOPLE OF NORTH CAROLINA. | In Committee |
| H933 | IDD Omnibus | AN ACT TO IMPLEMENT VARIOUS CHANGES RECOMMENDED BY THE LEGISLATIVE JOINT CAUCUS FOR INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE LIVES OF NORTH CAROLINA CITIZENS WITH INTELLECTUAL OR OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. | In Committee |
| H990 | Notice Requirements for Landlord Fees | AN ACT TO REQUIRE LANDLORDS TO PROVIDE NOTICE BEFORE IMPOSING CERTAIN FEES ON TENANTS. | In Committee |
| H941 | 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 |
| H994 | 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 |
| H840 | Reward Schools for Student Growth | AN ACT TO MODIFY SCHOOL PERFORMANCE GRADES TO PROVIDE THAT ALL SCHOOLS RECEIVE A GRADE FOR SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT AND A GRADE FOR SCHOOL GROWTH. | In Committee |
| H266 | Adopt Women Veterans Day | AN ACT TO ADOPT THE FIRST DAY OF MAY OF EACH YEAR AS WOMEN VETERANS DAY IN NORTH CAROLINA. | Crossed Over |
| H258 | Utility Worker Protection Act | AN ACT TO INCREASE THE PUNISHMENT FOR COMMITTING AN ASSAULT AGAINST A UTILITY, COMMUNICATIONS, OR TRANSPORTATION WORKER. | Crossed Over |
| H786 | Working Families Act | AN ACT REDUCING PARENT COPAYMENTS FOR SUBSIDIZED CHILD CARE, REENACTING THE CHILD TAX CREDIT, RAISING THE STATE MINIMUM WAGE IN PHASES UP TO FIFTEEN DOLLARS PER HOUR, ALLOWING 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 |
| H735 | Modernize STI Transit Funding | AN ACT TO MODERNIZE STI TRANSIT FUNDING. | In Committee |
| H725 | 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 |
| H732 | Common Sense Gun Regulations | AN ACT TO REQUIRE A PERMIT FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ASSAULT WEAPON OR LONG GUN; TO REQUIRE A SEVENTY-TWO-HOUR WAITING PERIOD BEFORE A PURCHASED FIREARM MAY BE DELIVERED OR OTHERWISE POSSESSED; TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF AN ASSAULT WEAPON OR LONG GUN TO PERSONS UNDER A CERTAIN AGE; TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OR POSSESSION OF A BUMP STOCK OR TRIGGER CRANK; TO REQUIRE THE SAFE STORAGE OF A FIREARM; TO REVISE RECIPROCITY LAW FOR A CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT; TO REQUIRE THE REPORTING OF A LOST OR STOLEN FIREARM; TO REQUIRE ANY PERSON WHO OWNS A FIREARM TO CARRY FIREARM LIABILITY INSURANCE; TO LIMIT THE SIZE OF AMMUNITION MAGAZINES; TO REPEAL THE PREEMPTION OF LOCAL REGULATION OF FIREARMS; TO ALLOW THE DESTRUCTION OF A SEIZED FIREARM; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO DEVELOP A ROSTER OF HANDGUNS THAT MEET CERTAIN DESIGN AND SAFETY STANDARDS AND PROHIBIT THE SALE, TRANSFER, OWNERSHIP, OR POSSESSION OF HANDGUNS THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED ON THE ROSTER; TO REPEAL THE "STAND YOUR GROUND LAWS" AND CODIFY COMMON LAW REGARDING USE OF FORCE AGAINST AN INTRUDER; TO PROHIBIT LEAVING A FIREARM IN AN UNATTENDED MOTOR VEHICLE UNLESS FIREARM IS SAFELY STORED; TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OR POSSESSION OF GHOST GUNS; TO PROHIBIT POSSESSION OF A SEMIAUTOMATIC FIREARM BY PERSONS UNDER TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE; TO REQUIRE THE SHERIFF UPON DENIAL, REVOCATION, OR REFUSAL TO RENEW A CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT OR PISTOL PERMIT TO TRANSMIT THE PROHIBITION RECORD TO THE NATIONAL INSTANT CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK SYSTEM; TO DIRECT THE STATE TREASURER TO DIVEST THE PENSION FUND OF GUN STOCKS; 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 |
| H426 | Workforce Diploma Program | AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE WORKFORCE DIPLOMA PROGRAM AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE. | In Committee |
| H522 | Crisis Pregnancy Center Fraud Prevention Act | AN ACT PROVIDING FOR GREATER ACCOUNTABILITY OF CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTERS BY DEFINING AS A DECEPTIVE OR UNFAIR PRACTICE THE ACT OF KNOWINGLY ADVERTISING THAT ABORTION OR EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTIVE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE WHEN THE PERSON OR ENTITY PUBLISHING THE ADVERTISEMENT DOES NOT PROVIDE THOSE SERVICES; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO EVALUATE AND REPORT ON CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTERS DOING BUSINESS IN THE STATE. Whereas, in North Carolina, where people have the right to continue a pregnancy or terminate a pregnancy by abortion; and Whereas, pregnant individuals need honest, timely, and accurate information from qualified medical professionals to make informed decisions about their health, well-being, and reproductive healthcare options; and Whereas, according to the American Medical Association's Journal of Ethics, anti-abortion centers, also known as "crisis pregnancy centers," aim "to prevent abortions by persuading people that adoption or parenting is a better option"; and Whereas, anti-abortion centers are the ground-level presence of a well-coordinated anti-abortion movement; and Whereas, anti-abortion centers, with taxpayer dollars diverted to them, greatly outnumber abortion clinics and comprehensive reproductive healthcare centers in our State; and Whereas, anti-abortion centers typically advertise themselves as providers of comprehensive healthcare even though most do not employ licensed medical professionals or provide referrals for emergency contraception or abortion care; and Whereas, low-income patients have been deprived of access to affordable and comprehensive healthcare, including reproductive healthcare, for the last decade while these anti-abortion centers have been receiving taxpayer dollars; and Whereas, many anti-abortion centers use deceptive advertising tactics to target and acquire clients from historically marginalized groups, including Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color; those who live in rural areas; LGBTQ+ communities; young people; students; people with lower incomes; undocumented people; and people for whom English is not their first language; and Whereas, some anti-abortion centers go so far as to advertise so-called "medication abortion reversal," a dangerous and deceptive practice that is not supported by science or clinical standards, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, or by the United States Food and Drug Administration; and the American Medical Association states, "[Physicians] do not and cannot, without misleading them, tell their patients that it may be possible to reverse a medication abortion"; and Whereas, time is a critical factor for individuals seeking abortion care; and no one should be deceived, manipulated, or face unnecessary delays when seeking support or healthcare during pregnancy, whether they plan to continue a pregnancy or terminate the pregnancy; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| H501 | Modernize Domestic Violence Protection Order | AN ACT TO ENSURE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTECTIVE ORDERS ARE AVAILABLE FOR SAME-SEX COUPLES. | In Committee |
| H262 | Designate Chief R. Malloy Overpass | AN ACT TO DESIGNATE THE CHIEF ROBERT LEE MALLOY OVERPASS. | In Committee |
| H500 | 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 |
| H499 | NC Paid Family Leave Insurance Act | AN ACT TO ENACT THE NORTH CAROLINA PAID FAMILY LEAVE INSURANCE ACT. | In Committee |
| H513 | Strengthen Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF AGING, TO STRENGTHEN NORTH CAROLINA'S LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM BY FUNDING ADDITIONAL OMBUDSMAN POSITIONS TO MOVE NORTH CAROLINA TOWARDS NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAMS. | In Committee |
| H503 | 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 |
| H511 | Award Magistrates Salary Increases | AN ACT AWARDING LEGISLATIVE SALARY INCREASES TO MAGISTRATES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE. | In Committee |
| H507 | 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 |
| H504 | Pilot Co-Responder Police Program | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR A PILOT PROGRAM FOR A CO-RESPONDER PROGRAM. | In Committee |
| H510 | Menstrual Equity for All Act | AN ACT TO ENACT THE MENSTRUAL EQUITY FOR ALL ACT. | In Committee |
| H509 | 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 |
| H484 | Honoring NC's Contributions to Civil Rights | AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING MONUMENTS COMMEMORATING EVENTS AND PERSONS RELATING TO THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT IN THE STATE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION TO PLACE MARKERS AT SITES ALONG NORTH CAROLINA'S CIVIL RIGHTS TRAIL. Whereas, the civil rights movement mobilized citizens to push for equality and freedom; and Whereas, the gains won during the civil rights movement helped secure rights for all Americans; and Whereas, countless North Carolinians participated in protests, marches, rallies, and Freedom Rides across the State; and Whereas, North Carolina served as the location of significant events that helped advance the civil rights movement, including the creation of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), the launch of the sit-in movement, and the filing of desegregation lawsuits; and Whereas, despite this history, there are currently no monuments commemorating our State's contribution to the civil rights movement; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| H475 | State ID Cards for High School Students | AN ACT TO ALLOW NORTH CAROLINA RESIDENTS WHO ARE AT LEAST SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE TO OBTAIN A NORTH CAROLINA SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARD FOR A FEE AND TO ESTABLISH A PILOT PROGRAM TO ISSUE SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARDS TO STUDENTS IN PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS IN MECKLENBURG, RANDOLPH, UNION, AND WATAUGA COUNTIES. | In Committee |
| H430 | Protect Youth From Harms of Vaping & Nicotine | AN ACT TO PROTECT THE YOUTH FROM THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF VAPING AND NICOTINE ADDICTION BY RAISING THE LEGAL SALES AGE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO AGE 21 AND TO REQUIRE A TOBACCO RETAIL SALES PERMIT. | In Committee |
| H445 | Fairness & Transparency in Education Salaries | AN ACT TO REINSTATE EDUCATION-BASED SALARY SUPPLEMENTS FOR TEACHERS AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL, INCLUDING SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS, AND TO REQUIRE LOCAL BOARDS OF EDUCATION TO PUBLICIZE SALARY SCHEDULES FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS AND PHYSICAL THERAPISTS. | In Committee |
| H459 | Income Tax Rate Reduction Trigger Mods | AN ACT TO MODIFY THE INCOME TAX RATE REDUCTION TRIGGER. Whereas, Hurricane Helene was an extremely strong Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 140 miles per hour that reached North Carolina on September 27, 2024; and Whereas, Hurricane Helene caused widespread heavy rainfall in excess of 30 inches in some areas, record flooding, and significant loss of human life and property in North Carolina; and Whereas, the Office of State Budget and Management estimated that, as of December 13, 2024, Hurricane Helene caused $59.6 billion in damage to the State; and Whereas, Hurricane Florence was one of the strongest storms to form in the Atlantic Ocean in the history of North Carolina, reaching wind speeds of up to 140 miles per hour, covering 500 miles, and making landfall on September 14, 2018; and Whereas, Hurricane Florence caused heavy rainfall, record flooding, high storm surge, and dozens of deaths in the State; and Whereas, the people of Eastern North Carolina are still recovering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Florence; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| H198 | Amend Law on Notice of ABC Violation | AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW REQUIRING THE ABC COMMISSION TO NOTIFY AN ABC PERMIT HOLDER OF CERTAIN VIOLATIONS COMMITTED ON THE PREMISES OF THE PERMITTED ESTABLISHMENT. | Crossed Over |
| H431 | Preventing Deed Fraud | AN ACT TO ALLOW THE REGISTER OF DEEDS TO REFUSE TO RECORD CERTAIN SUSPICIOUS INSTRUMENTS, TO AUTHORIZE THE REGISTER OF DEEDS TO REQUIRE NON-TRUSTED SUBMITTERS TO PRODUCE A GOVERNMENT-ISSUED PHOTOGRAPHIC IDENTIFICATION CARD BEFORE RECORDING A DEED OR CERTAIN OTHER INSTRUMENTS, TO REQUIRE THE REGISTER OF DEEDS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO A FRAUD DETECTION ALERT SYSTEM, TO REQUIRE A STUDY OF ALTERNATIVE FRAUD DETECTION ALERT SYSTEMS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXPEDITED CAUSE OF ACTION TO QUIET TITLE AFTER AN ATTEMPTED FRAUDULENT CONVEYANCE. | In Committee |
| H436 | Counties/Semiannual Assessments | AN ACT AUTHORIZING COUNTIES TO PROVIDE THAT ASSESSMENTS MAY BE PAID IN EITHER SEMIANNUAL OR ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS. | In Committee |
| H423 | Skip the Stuff Act | AN ACT TO REDUCE SINGLE-USE FOODWARE IN TAKE-OUT AND DELIVERY OF PREPARED MEALS. Whereas, single-use accessories for food service are frequently provided to customers that do not need them, resulting in unnecessary cost to food service operators and unnecessary waste that is costly for local governments to manage; and Whereas, one trillion disposable foodware items are used in the United States each year, generating nine million tons of waste; and Whereas, forty percent (40%) of plastics generated are used for packaging purposes, making packaging the number one market for plastics use; and Whereas, the United States uses more than 36 billion disposable plastic utensils annually. Laid end-to-end, this amount of plastic utensils could wrap around the globe 139 times; and Whereas, four million trees are cut down each year in order to make chopsticks in China. Eliminating forests, our natural carbon sink and providers of habitat and clean air, makes no sense during a climate crisis; and Whereas, the manufacturing of napkins requires a significant amount of water. For instance, if fifty percent (50%) of the United States' population used three paper napkins per day, that would total 450 million napkins for one day, which would require 31.5 million gallons of water to manufacture; and Whereas, many single-use foodware accessories are made from plastic, and as much as 23 million metric tons of plastic waste enter the ocean each year, most of it generated in the United States; and Whereas, the amount of plastics in the ocean is projected to exceed the number of fish by 2030; and Whereas, the vast majority of these single-use foodware accessory items are problematic in the waste stream because they are not recyclable. Even when manufactured from recyclable materials, food packaging is usually too dirty to be recycled. Utensils and straws are contaminated in many recycling systems. Plant-based foodware and utensils are often considered contaminants in commercial compost facilities. Bio-plastics do not degrade quickly enough, and paper and other fibers dilute the quality of compost; and Whereas, restaurants in the United States spend $24 billion purchasing disposable foodware items each year; and Whereas, local governments in the United States spend $6 billion managing disposable foodware waste; and Whereas, it is in the interest of the health, safety, and welfare of all who live, work, and do business in the State of North Carolina that the amount of litter on public streets, parks, and in other public places be reduced and the amount of single-use foodware accessory waste be reduced; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| H425 | Protect Youth From Harms of Vaping & Nicotine | AN ACT TO PROTECT THE YOUTH FROM THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF VAPING AND NICOTINE ADDICTION BY RAISING THE LEGAL SALES AGE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO AGE 21 AND TO REQUIRE A TOBACCO RETAIL SALES PERMIT. | In Committee |
| H438 | Require Paid Rest Breaks | AN ACT AMENDING THE WAGE AND HOUR ACT TO REQUIRE EMPLOYERS TO PROVIDE A TWENTY-MINUTE PAID BREAK TO ANY EMPLOYEE WORKING A SHIFT OF SIX HOURS OR MORE. | In Committee |
| H419 | School of the Arts Building Purchase | AN ACT TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A BUILDING IN WINSTON-SALEM FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS. | In Committee |
| H410 | NCIOM Study/Medical Aid in Dying | AN ACT DIRECTING THE NORTH CAROLINA INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE TO STUDY THE LEGALIZATION OF MEDICAL AID IN DYING IN NORTH CAROLINA; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THIS PURPOSE. Whereas, medical aid in dying (MAID) is a recognized end-of-life (EOL) option for terminally ill, mentally competent adults who have been diagnosed with a life expectancy of less than 6 months to hasten the dying process; and Whereas, since 1997, 10 states and the District of Columbia have legalized MAID to enable eligible adults who have been examined by at least two physicians to receive an aid in dying medication that these adults may choose to self-administer in the comfort of their own homes among family members and friends; and Whereas, many adults choose not to take the aid in dying medication even after completing the rigorous application process, but are nevertheless comforted by a renewed sense of autonomy and control in having the aid in dying medication on hand; and Whereas, data from the 11 United States jurisdictions that have legalized MAID indicates that over 90% of MAID applicants have medical insurance and are enrolled in hospice but nevertheless prefer to abbreviate the dying process through MAID; and Whereas, in the collective 50 years of data available from the 11 United States juridictions that have legalized MAID, there have been no recorded instances of misuse, abuse, or coercion and the MAID laws have been operating as envisioned since the time of enactment; and Whereas, the percentage of eligible adults who have availed themselves of this end-of-life option in each United States jurisdiction where MAID has been legalized has not exceeded 0.75%; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| H422 | Beyond The Choice Act | AN ACT PROVIDING THAT VETERANS, THEIR DEPENDENTS, AND OTHER COVERED INDIVIDUALS UNDER THE VETERANS ACCESS, CHOICE, AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT WHO QUALIFY FOR ADMISSION TO AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION ARE ELIGIBLE TO BE CHARGED IN-STATE TUITION WITHOUT REGARD TO THE NUMBER OF YEARS THAT HAVE ELAPSED SINCE THEIR DISCHARGE FROM A PERIOD OF ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE OF NINETY DAYS OR MORE. | In Committee |
| H418 | K-5 Performing and Visual Arts Requirement | AN ACT TO SPECIFY INSTRUCTION ON MUSIC AND VISUAL ARTS IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. | In Committee |
| H417 | Funds for Hoke County Park | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO HOKE COUNTY FOR UPGRADES AT THE ROCKFISH PARK IN THE TOWN OF RAEFORD. | In Committee |
| H420 | Sound Basic Education for Every Child | AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR A SOUND BASIC EDUCATION FOR EVERY CHILD IN NORTH CAROLINA. | In Committee |
| H416 | Funds for Boys & Girls Clubs | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF DURHAM AND ORANGE COUNTIES. | In Committee |
| H409 | Funds for Caswell County Vol. Fire Department | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO CASWELL COUNTY FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE CASVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT'S FACILITY. | In Committee |
| H118 | Disabled Veterans Tax Relief Bill | AN ACT TO INCREASE THE DISABLED VETERAN PROPERTY TAX HOMESTEAD EXCLUSION AMOUNT. | In Committee |
| H182 | Rev. Law Perm. Protect Order/Child Abuse | AN ACT TO ALLOW A JUDGE TO ISSUE A PERMANENT NO CONTACT ORDER AGAINST A DEFENDANT CONVICTED OF CERTAIN VIOLENT OFFENSES AND TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS FELONY CHILD ABUSE FOR ANY PERSON PROVIDING CARE TO OR SUPERVISION OF A CHILD LESS THAN SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE TO COMMIT OR ALLOW THE COMMISSION OF A SEXUAL ACT UPON THE CHILD. | Crossed Over |
| H137 | Gabe Torres Act | AN ACT TO HONOR THE LIFE OF GABE TORRES, A RALEIGH POLICE OFFICER WHOSE LIFE CAME TO AN END WHILE HE WAS ON HIS WAY TO WORK AFTER A TRAGIC ACT OF VIOLENCE ON OCTOBER 13, 2022, BY EXPANDING ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES' DEATH BENEFITS ACT TO INCLUDE INDIVIDUALS KILLED ON THE WAY TO OR FROM WORK. | In Committee |
| H320 | Town of Pineville/Reserve Police | AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF PINEVILLE TO AUTHORIZE RESERVE POLICE AND THEIR COMPENSATION WHEN CALLED INTO ACTIVE DUTY. | In Committee |
| H290 | Funds for Pineville Pedestrian Beacon | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE TOWN OF PINEVILLE FOR A PEDESTRIAN HYBRID BEACON. | In Committee |
| H285 | Funds for Laurinburg-Maxton Airport | AN ACT TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR LAURINBURG-MAXTON AIRPORT. | In Committee |
| H267 | Expunging Certain Eviction Records | AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE AUTOMATIC EXPUNGEMENT OF CERTAIN EVICTION RECORDS. | In Committee |
| H282 | STI Funding/Bicycle/Pedestrian Improv | AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF STRATEGIC TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENTS ACT (STI) FUNDS FOR INDEPENDENT BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS. | In Committee |
| H280 | Support for the Senior Tar Heel Legislature | AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF AGING AND ADULT SERVICES, TO SUPPORT THE NORTH CAROLINA SENIOR TAR HEEL LEGISLATURE. | In Committee |
| H265 | SchCalFlex/Char-Meck/CC | AN ACT TO ALLOW CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG SCHOOLS TO ALIGN THEIR SCHOOL CALENDAR WITH THE SCHOOL CALENDAR OF LOCAL COMMUNITY COLLEGES. | In Committee |
| H103 | NC Am. Indian Hunting/Fishing Rights | AN ACT TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FROM HUNTING, TRAPPING, AND FISHING LICENSE REQUIREMENTS FOR NORTH CAROLINA TRIBAL MEMBERS. | In Committee |
| H243 | Durham/Electronic Notices for Public Hearings | AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF DURHAM AND DURHAM COUNTY TO USE ELECTRONIC MEANS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC NOTICE FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC HEARINGS. | In Committee |
| H241 | Funds for Person County Projects | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC PROJECTS IN PERSON COUNTY. | In Committee |
| H256 | Allow Public Employee Collective Bargaining | AN ACT REPEALING THE PROHIBITION ON PUBLIC EMPLOYEE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING TO AFFORD PUBLIC EMPLOYEES THE SAME RIGHTS AS PRIVATE SECTOR EMPLOYEES. | In Committee |
| H245 | Affordable Housing in Rural Areas | AN ACT TO INCENTIVIZE THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN RURAL COMMUNITIES AND COUNTIES WITH HIGHER POVERTY LEVELS. | In Committee |
| H194 | SchCalFlex/Asheville/Open Cal | AN ACT TO PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY TO ASHEVILLE CITY SCHOOLS IN ADOPTING THE SCHOOL CALENDAR. | In Committee |
| H200 | SchCalFlex/Pender/CC | AN ACT TO ALLOW PENDER COUNTY SCHOOLS TO ALIGN THEIR SCHOOL CALENDAR WITH THE SCHOOL CALENDAR OF CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE. | In Committee |
| H207 | Remove Barriers to Labor Organizing | AN ACT PROVIDING LABOR ORGANIZATIONS WITH THE UNABRIDGED RIGHT TO ENTER INTO LABOR AGREEMENTS AND REPEALING RESTRICTIONS ON LABOR ORGANIZING BY PUBLIC EMPLOYEES. | In Committee |
| H178 | 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 |
| H174 | Marriage Equality Act | AN ACT TO AFFIRM AND PROTECT MARRIAGE EQUALITY IN NORTH CAROLINA. | In Committee |
| H175 | Const. Amend./Marriage Equality | AN ACT TO AMEND THE NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION AND REPEAL A CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISION THAT RECOGNIZES MARRIAGE BETWEEN ONE MAN AND ONE WOMAN AS THE ONLY DOMESTIC LEGAL UNION THAT IS VALID OR RECOGNIZED BY THE STATE. | In Committee |
| H179 | Labor Org. Membership Dues Tax Deductible | AN ACT TO CREATE A TAX DEDUCTION FOR LABOR ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP DUES. | In Committee |
| H181 | Tax Relief for Working Families Act | AN ACT TO PROVIDE TAX RELIEF FOR WORKING FAMILIES BY REENACTING THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT. Whereas, North Carolina families face unprecedented challenges resulting from rising costs; and Whereas, studies have shown that the earned income tax credit results in working families having additional funds for health and educational expenses; and Whereas, the earned income tax credit can help provide greater financial security and self-sufficiency to working families with children; and Whereas, the earned income tax credit would help working families across the State during a time of rising costs for housing, child care, and basic essentials of life, including putting food on the table; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| H177 | Reduce Barriers to State Employment | AN ACT TO REDUCE BARRIERS TO STATE EMPLOYMENT. | In Committee |
| H176 | SchCalFlex/Kannapolis/Open Cal | AN ACT TO PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY TO KANNAPOLIS CITY SCHOOLS IN ADOPTING THE SCHOOL CALENDAR. | In Committee |
| H120 | Expand Project C.A.R.E./Funds | AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF AGING AND ADULT SERVICES, FOR EXPANSION OF THE PROJECT CAREGIVER ALTERNATIVES TO RUNNING ON EMPTY (PROJECT C.A.R.E.) PROGRAM. | In Committee |
| H166 | 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 THAT A DEFENDANT FAILS TO SURRENDER AFTER THE ISSUANCE OF AN EMERGENCY OR EX PARTE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTECTIVE ORDER. | In Committee |
| H167 | Firearm in Unattended Vehicle/Safely Store | AN ACT TO PROHIBIT LEAVING A FIREARM IN AN UNATTENDED MOTOR VEHICLE UNLESS THE VEHICLE IS LOCKED AND THE FIREARM IS SECURED OR OTHERWISE SAFELY STORED. | In Committee |
| H119 | SchCalFlex/Pitt/MorF Aug 10 | AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FLEXIBILITY TO PITT COUNTY SCHOOLS IN ADOPTING THE SCHOOL CALENDAR. | In Committee |
| H104 | SchCalFlex/Buncombe/Open Cal | AN ACT TO PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY TO BUNCOMBE COUNTY SCHOOLS IN ADOPTING THE SCHOOL CALENDAR. | In Committee |
| H111 | SchCalFlex/Chatham/Aug 10 & Assmnts | AN ACT TO PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY TO CHATHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS IN ADOPTING THE SCHOOL CALENDAR. | In Committee |
| H168 | North Carolina CROWN Act | AN ACT TO ENACT THE NORTH CAROLINA CROWN ACT TO CREATE A RESPECTFUL AND OPEN WORLD FOR NATURAL HAIR. | In Committee |
| H145 | Funds for Diabetes Research Institute/UNC-CH | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR A DIABETES RESEARCH INSTITUTE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL. | In Committee |
| H151 | SchCalFlex/Wake/CC | AN ACT TO ALLOW WAKE COUNTY SCHOOLS TO ALIGN THEIR SCHOOL CALENDAR WITH THE SCHOOL CALENDAR OF LOCAL COMMUNITY COLLEGES. | In Committee |
| H148 | SchCalFlex/Jackson,Swain,Transyl/Open Cal | AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FLEXIBILITY TO JACKSON, SWAIN, AND TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY SCHOOLS IN ADOPTING THE SCHOOL CALENDAR. | In Committee |
| H155 | SchCalFlex/Wilkes,Alexander/Open Cal | AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FLEXIBILITY TO WILKES COUNTY SCHOOLS AND ALEXANDER COUNTY SCHOOLS IN ADOPTING THE SCHOOL CALENDAR. | In Committee |
| H131 | Reenact Solar Energy Tax Credit | AN ACT TO REENACT A SOLAR ENERGY TAX CREDIT. | In Committee |
| H129 | 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 |
| H138 | SchCalFlex/Gates/CC | AN ACT TO ALLOW GATES COUNTY SCHOOLS TO ALIGN THEIR SCHOOL CALENDAR WITH THE SCHOOL CALENDAR OF COLLEGE OF THE ALBEMARLE. | In Committee |
| H132 | SchCalFlex/Cumberland/Open Cal | AN ACT TO PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY TO CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOLS IN ADOPTING THE SCHOOL CALENDAR. | In Committee |
| H109 | Strangulation/Increase Punishment | AN ACT TO INCREASE THE PUNISHMENT FOR COMMITTING ASSAULT BY STRANGULATION. | In Committee |
| H115 | Child Care Facility Tax Exemption | AN ACT TO EXEMPT QUALIFYING CHILD CARE FACILITIES FROM PROPERTY TAX. | In Committee |
| H108 | The Sober Operator Act of 2025 | AN ACT TO ALLOW ONLY SOBER DRIVERS TO OPERATE VEHICLES AND VESSELS AND SAVE LIVES OF OPERATORS, PASSENGERS, AND PEDESTRIANS BY LOWERING THE ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION LEGAL LIMIT FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE OR VESSEL FROM 0.08 TO 0.05; TO INCREASE EFFICIENCY IN THE IMMEDIATE CIVIL PRETRIAL REVOCATION OF DRIVERS LICENSES; TO REQUIRE IMPAIRED DRIVERS TO PAY THEIR FAIR SHARE OF THE COSTS OF THEIR PROCESSING; TO REDUCE UNNECESSARY MOTIONS BY ADMITTING ALCOHOL AND DRUG SCREENING TESTS TO PROVE THE ARRESTING OFFICER HAD PROBABLE CAUSE; TO ASSURE TRANSPARENCY IN THE COURTS SO THAT ALL OPERATORS ARE TREATED EQUALLY AND ALL USERS OF THE STREETS AND WATERWAYS THROUGHOUT THE STATE HAVE EQUAL PROTECTION FROM IMPAIRED DRIVERS BY REQUIRING VIDEO RECORDING OF DISTRICT COURT PROCEEDINGS AND PUBLISHING REPORTS OF HOW IMPAIRED DRIVING CASES ARE RESOLVED; TO ALLOW REPEAT OFFENDERS A METHOD TO PROVE THEIR SOBRIETY AND OBTAIN A LEGAL METHOD TO OPERATE A VEHICLE; AND TO REVISE THE PUNISHMENT IMPOSED ON A PERSON OVER LAWFUL AGE WHO AIDS AND ABETS A PERSON UNDER LAWFUL AGE IN THE SALE OR PURCHASE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IF SERIOUS BODILY INJURY RESULTS. | In Committee |
| H93 | Constitutional Amendment/Repeal Literacy Test | AN ACT TO AMEND THE NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION TO REPEAL THE LITERACY TEST REQUIREMENT. | In Committee |
| H102 | Real Property Appraisal - Owner Notification | AN ACT TO REQUIRE ASSESSORS TO INTELLIGIBLY NOTIFY PROPERTY OWNERS OF PERTINENT APPRAISAL AND TAX INFORMATION DURING A REVALUATION. | In Committee |
| H101 | Prop. Tax Appeal Process Transparency | AN ACT TO REQUIRE A NOTIFICATION PROCESS REGARDING PROPERTY OWNERS' RIGHT TO APPEAL PROPERTY APPRAISALS AND TO REQUIRE AUTOMATIC REVIEW BY BOARDS OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW IN CERTAIN INSTANCES. | In Committee |
| H84 | The Pollinator Protection Act | AN ACT TO ENACT THE POLLINATOR PROTECTION ACT OF 2025. Whereas, pollination services, including by honeybees and numerous other pollinators, are a vital part of agricultural production in North Carolina; and Whereas, one-third of food produced in North America depends on pollination by honeybees, including nearly 95 varieties of fruits and other foods of high nutritional value to all of North Carolina's citizens; and Whereas, over the past several years, documented incidents of colony collapse disorder and excessive honeybee mortality have been at a record high, with some beekeepers losing large portions of their operations and suffering reduced production of their valuable honey; and Whereas, the State has undertaken numerous projects to improve pollinator health, including the North Carolina Department of Transportation Wildflower Program to increase pollinator habitats, establish pollinator habitats on Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services research stations, and support bees through the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Apiary Program; and Whereas, scientists have linked the use of systemic neonicotinoid insecticides to the rapid decline of honeybees and other pollinators and to the deterioration of pollinator health; and Whereas, neonicotinoid insecticides are systemic insecticides that are absorbed into treated plants and distributed throughout their vascular systems, which can render a plant, including the roots, leaves, stems, flowers, nectar, pollen, and guttation fluid, toxic to insects; and Whereas, neonicotinoid insecticides cause sublethal effects, including impaired foraging and feeding behavior, disorientation, weakened immunity, delayed larval development, and increased susceptibility to viruses, diseases, and parasites; and numerous studies have also demonstrated acute, lethal effects from the application of these toxins; and Whereas, bumblebees, beneficial insects of all kinds, and whole food chains of aquatic invertebrates, insects, birds, bats, and other pollinators in North Carolina are at risk from environmental contamination by highly persistent neonicotinoids; and Whereas, scientists have also found that the use of neonicotinoids in seed treatment is harmful to birds; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| H78 | Prohibit LEO w/ICE Churches/Schools/Hospitals | AN ACT TO PROHIBIT LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND OFFICERS FROM PARTICIPATING IN IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT IN NORTH CAROLINA PLACES OF RELIGIOUS WORSHIP, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS, AND HOSPITALS. | In Committee |
| H80 | Prohibit LEO w/ICE at Farm/Construct. Sites | AN ACT TO PROHIBIT LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND OFFICERS FROM PARTICIPATING IN IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT ON NORTH CAROLINA FARMLAND AND CONSTRUCTION SITES. | In Committee |
| H77 | 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 |
| H90 | State & Local Gov't Retirees COLA | AN ACT TO PROVIDE AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR A COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR RETIREES OF THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, THE CONSOLIDATED JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM, THE LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT SYSTEM, AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. | In Committee |
| H20 | 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 |
| Bill | Bill Name | Motion | Vote Date | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H23 | Various State and Local Gov't Provisions | C RPT Adoption | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| H96 | Expedited Removal of Unauthorized Persons | M6 Reconsider | 06/26/2025 | Nay |
| H96 | Expedited Removal of Unauthorized Persons | M11 Not Concur | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| H96 | Expedited Removal of Unauthorized Persons | M11 Concur | 06/26/2025 | Nay |
| H125 | Continuing Budget Operations | M11 Not Concur | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| H171 | Equality in State Agencies/Prohibition on DEI | M11 Concur | 06/26/2025 | Nay |
| H173 | Various Local Provisions III | R3 Ruled Mat'l M11 Concur | 06/26/2025 | Nay |
| H193 | Firearm Law Revisions | M11 Concur | 06/26/2025 | Nay |
| H210 | Perpetual Care of Certain Cemeteries | M11 Concur | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| H309 | Various Local Provisions VI | C RPT Adoption | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| S311 | The Law and Order Act | C RPT Adoption | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| S416 | Personal Privacy Protection Act | C RPT Adoption | 06/26/2025 | Nay |
| S479 | SCRIPT Act | C RPT Adoption | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| H576 | Dept. of Health and Human Services Revisions.-AB | M11 Concur Sen. Amd. 1 | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| H620 | AOC Agency Requests.-AB | M11 Concur | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| H694 | Reg'l Water Study/IBT Subbasin/TMDL | M11 Concur | 06/26/2025 | Nay |
| H850 | Interbasin Transfer Moratorium/Study | M11 Concur | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| H948 | The P.A.V.E. Act | M11 Concur | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| H992 | Timeshare Foreclosure/Paternity Matters | M11 Concur | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| H1003 | Board of Funeral Service Modifications | M11 Concur Sen. Amd. 1 | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| S768 | Confirm Appointment to Industrial Commission | Second Reading | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| H1012 | Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 - Part II | C RPT Adoption | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| S770 | General Assembly Appointments | Second Reading | 06/26/2025 | Nay |
| S101 | Protect Tax-Advantaged Accts. & Living Donors | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| S118 | Military and Veteran Support Act | C RPT Adoption | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| H173 | Various Local Provisions III | R2 Ruled Mat'l M11 Concur | 06/25/2025 | Nay |
| H183 | Various Local Provisions II | C RPT Adoption | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| H192 | Salary Adjustments and Budget Offsets | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Nay |
| S177 | Continuing Budget Adjustments | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Nay |
| S177 | Continuing Budget Adjustments | A2 Rubin Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| S177 | Continuing Budget Adjustments | A1 Blackwell Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Nay |
| S227 | Eliminating "DEI" in Public Education | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Nay |
| S254 | Charter School Changes | C RPT Adoption | 06/25/2025 | Nay |
| H369 | Parking Lot Reform and Modernization Act | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| H388 | Amend Business Corporations Act | M11 Concur | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| S307 | Info. Rights of Estate/Death of LLC Member | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| S307 | Info. Rights of Estate/Death of LLC Member | A1 Schietzelt Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| S328 | Age 21 Hemp-Derived Consumables | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| S328 | Age 21 Hemp-Derived Consumables | A1 Pyrtle Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| S375 | Harrison's Law | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| H480 | Medical Board Licensing Efficiency Act | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| S401 | NC Farm Act of 2025 | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| S401 | NC Farm Act of 2025 | A1 McNeely Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| S416 | Personal Privacy Protection Act | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Nay |
| S416 | Personal Privacy Protection Act | A1 Morey Second Reading M3 To Lay On The Table | 06/25/2025 | Nay |
| S429 | 2025 Public Safety Act | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| S429 | 2025 Public Safety Act | A1 Morey Second Reading M3 To Lay On The Table | 06/25/2025 | Nay |
| S391 | DOT Omnibus | Third Reading M6 Reconsider | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| S391 | DOT Omnibus | Third Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| S391 | DOT Omnibus | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| S391 | DOT Omnibus | A2 Arp Third Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| S391 | DOT Omnibus | A1 Winslow Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| S488 | Clarify Disp. Place Analysis/IOLTA | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Nay |
| S488 | Clarify Disp. Place Analysis/IOLTA | A1 Morey Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| S664 | JMAC/ABC/Other Revisions | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| S664 | JMAC/ABC/Other Revisions | A1 Pickett Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| S706 | County Waste Management Assistance | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| S706 | County Waste Management Assistance | A1 Pickett Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| S558 | Eliminating "DEI" in Public Higher Ed | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Nay |
| S595 | Various Revenue Laws Changes | Third Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| H517 | Modify Nonprofit Corp. Act/Charitable Org | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| H546 | Medicaid Modernization | R3 Ruled Mat'l M11 Concur | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| H559 | Elevators/Interim Code Council Appt.-AB | M11 Concur | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| H590 | Patient Safety/Med. Imaging/Radiation Therapy | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| H697 | NC Genetic Counselors Workforce Act | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| H763 | Neighbor State License Recognition Act | M11 Concur | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| H805 | Prevent Sexual Exploitation/Women and Minors | M11 Concur | 06/25/2025 | Nay |
| H819 | DIT Agency Bill | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| H819 | DIT Agency Bill | A1 Johnson Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| H3 | Various Local Election Changes II | M11 Concur | 06/24/2025 | Nay |
| H26 | Various Local Provisions I | R3 Ruled Mat'l M11 Concur | 06/24/2025 | Yea |
| H67 | Healthcare Workforce Reforms | M11 Concur | 06/24/2025 | Yea |
| S69 | Various Local Provisions V | Second Reading | 06/24/2025 | Nay |
| H378 | Various Ed Law/Tax Acct/NIL Changes | M11 Concur | 06/24/2025 | Yea |
| H412 | Child Care Regulatory Reforms | C RPT Adoption | 06/24/2025 | Yea |
| S321 | Accounting Workforce Development Act | Second Reading | 06/24/2025 | Yea |
| S387 | Brownfields Property Reuse Act Revisions | Second Reading | 06/24/2025 | Yea |
| S387 | Brownfields Property Reuse Act Revisions | A1 Hall, K. Second Reading | 06/24/2025 | Yea |
| S472 | Coastal Regulatory Reform | Second Reading | 06/24/2025 | Nay |
| S472 | Coastal Regulatory Reform | A1 Smith, Carson Second Reading | 06/24/2025 | Yea |
| S600 | Improve Health and Human Services | Second Reading | 06/24/2025 | Yea |
| S600 | Improve Health and Human Services | A1 Reeder Second Reading | 06/24/2025 | Yea |
| S690 | Various Real Estate and Business Law Changes | Second Reading | 06/24/2025 | Yea |
| S690 | Various Real Estate and Business Law Changes | A1 Stevens Second Reading | 06/24/2025 | Yea |
| S710 | DPS Agency Changes.-AB | Second Reading | 06/24/2025 | Yea |
| S595 | Various Revenue Laws Changes | Second Reading | 06/24/2025 | Yea |
| H546 | Medicaid Modernization | R2 Ruled Mat'l M11 Concur | 06/24/2025 | Yea |
| H537 | Alena's Law & Office of Vital Records Changes | M11 Concur | 06/24/2025 | Yea |
| H549 | Clarify Powers of State Auditor | M11 Concur | 06/24/2025 | Nay |
| H696 | Health Care Practitioner Transparency Act | M11 Not Concur | 06/24/2025 | Yea |
| H737 | DOI Omnibus Bill | M11 Concur | 06/24/2025 | Yea |
| H747 | 2025 Wildlife Resources Changes | Second Reading | 06/24/2025 | Yea |
| H762 | Modernize NC S.A.F.E. Act/2d Mortgage Fee Act | M11 Concur | 06/24/2025 | Yea |
| H768 | Emerg. Comm. Code Exempts/Sanitary Board/401 | M6 Reconsider | 06/24/2025 | Yea |
| H768 | Emerg. Comm. Code Exempts/Sanitary Board/401 | M11 Concur | 06/24/2025 | Nay |
| H768 | Emerg. Comm. Code Exempts/Sanitary Board/401 | M11 Concur | 06/24/2025 | Nay |
| H926 | Regulatory Reform Act of 2025 | Third Reading | 06/24/2025 | Nay |
| H926 | Regulatory Reform Act of 2025 | A5 Brown, G. Third Reading | 06/24/2025 | Yea |
| H926 | Regulatory Reform Act of 2025 | A4 Cairns Third Reading | 06/24/2025 | Yea |
| H926 | Regulatory Reform Act of 2025 | A3 Hall, K. Third Reading | 06/24/2025 | Yea |
| Committee | Position | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detail | North Carolina House Appropriations Committee | 46 | |
| Detail | North Carolina House Appropriations, Transportation Committee | 10 | |
| Detail | North Carolina House Education: K-12 Committee | 11 | |
| Detail | North Carolina House Helene Recovery Committee | 13 | |
| Detail | North Carolina House Judiciary 2 Committee | 3 | |
| Detail | North Carolina House Transportation Committee | 11 |
| State | District | Chamber | Party | Status | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC | North Carolina House District 103 | House | Democrat | In Office | 01/01/2023 |