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Jennifer Capps Balkcom
(R) - North Carolina
North Carolina House District 117
In Office - Started: 01/01/2023

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16 W. Jones St.
Raleigh, NC 27601-1096
Phone: 919-733-5956

Bill Bill Name Summary Progress
H358 Continuing Budget Operations Part II AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DISASTER RELIEF, TO IMPLEMENT ADDITIONAL BUDGETARY ADJUSTMENTS, AND TO MAKE OTHER CHANGES. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H87 Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) AN ACT TO ELECT THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FEDERAL TAX CREDIT ESTABLISHED BY THE FEDERAL ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL ACT FOR CONTRIBUTIONS OF INDIVIDUALS TO CERTAIN SCHOLARSHIP GRANTING ORGANIZATIONS AND TO REQUIRE THE STATE EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY TO PUBLISH AND MAINTAIN AN ANNUAL LIST OF SCHOLARSHIP GRANTING ORGANIZATIONS. Vetoed
H171 Equality in State Agencies/Prohibition on DEI AN ACT ELIMINATING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) INITIATIVES IN STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND CLARIFYING THE PENALTY PROVISIONS OF THE STATE BUDGET ACT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT BUDGET AND FISCAL CONTROL ACT. Vetoed
H42 Back the Blue Pay Act AN ACT (1) AWARDING LEGISLATIVELY MANDATED ANNUAL SALARY INCREASES TO STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS AND STATE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES AND GRANTING BONUSES TO STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS; (2) AUTHORIZING RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION BONUSES FOR MEMBERS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD; (3) ENHANCING BENEFITS UNDER THE NORTH CAROLINA FIREFIGHTERS' AND RESCUE SQUAD WORKERS' PENSION FUND; (4) INCREASING BENEFITS PAYABLE UNDER THE NORTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD PENSION FUND; AND (5) INCREASING THE AMOUNT AWARDED FOR LINE OF DUTY DEATHS UNDER THE PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES' DEATH BENEFITS ACT. Crossed Over
H96 Expedited Removal of Unauthorized Persons AN ACT TO CREATE AN ALTERNATIVE REMEDY FOR THE EXPEDITED REMOVAL OF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY AND TO MODIFY THE LAW RELATED TO PET SHOPS. Vetoed
H402 Limit Rules With Substantial Financial Costs AN ACT TO PUT LIMITATIONS ON RULES WITH SUBSTANTIAL FINANCIAL COSTS. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H318 The Criminal Illegal Alien Enforcement Act AN ACT TO MODIFY ELIGIBILITY FOR RELEASE AND REQUIRE NOTIFICATION OF RELEASE TO IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT WHEN A PRISONER IS SUBJECT TO AN IMMIGRATION DETAINER AND ADMINISTRATIVE WARRANT. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H805 Prevent Sexual Exploitation/Women and Minors AN ACT TO OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZE TWO SEXES IN NORTH CAROLINA, TO PREVENT THE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF WOMEN AND MINORS, TO LIMIT THE USE OF STATE FUNDING, TO MODIFY THE LAW RELATED TO BIRTH CERTIFICATES, TO MODIFY THE LAW RELATED TO CIVIL REMEDIES FOR GENDER TRANSITION PROCEDURES ON NON-MINORS, TO ALLOW STUDENTS WITH RELIGIOUS OBJECTIONS TO BE EXCUSED FROM CERTAIN CLASSROOM DISCUSSIONS OR ACTIVITIES, AND TO ALLOW PARENT ACCESS TO LIBRARY BOOKS AND TO PROVIDE FOR RESTRICTIONS ON SCHOOL SLEEPING QUARTERS. Whereas, on January 20, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued Executive Order 14168, titled "Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government," which affirms that the United States recognizes only two sexes-male and female-as immutable and grounded in biological reality; and Whereas, the General Assembly finds that North Carolina must provide clarity, certainty, and uniformity to its laws by requiring that the laws and policies of the State reflect and apply biologically grounded definitions of sex; and Whereas, the General Assembly must ensure compliance with Executive Order 14168 and federal policy directives issued by the federal government to maintain eligibility for any and all federal funding and program participation; Now, therefore, Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H907 NC Recovery and Resiliency Act AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A DISASTER READINESS AND RESPONSE FUND. In Committee
H975 EMS Personnel Provisions AN ACT TO ALLOW EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL, WHILE ON DUTY, TO CARRY PEPPER SPRAY OPENLY OR CONCEALED, AND TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION TO THE PRACTICE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE FOR EMERGENCY PERSONNEL WHO RENDER EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TO AN INJURED K-9 POLICE ANIMAL OR AN INJURED SEARCH AND RESCUE DOG AT THE SCENE OF AN EMERGENCY. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H737 DOI Omnibus Bill AN ACT TO ELIMINATE THE TRAINING COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR INSURANCE PRODUCER LICENSURE, TO CLARIFY THE APPLICABILITY OF THE CAP ON INSURANCE REFERRAL FEES PAID TO NONLICENSED PERSONS, TO MAINTAIN NAIC ACCREDITATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE BY IMPLEMENTING GROUP CAPITAL CALCULATION AND LIQUIDITY STRESS TEST REQUIREMENTS, TO AMEND THE NORTH CAROLINA PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATION ACT, TO REVISE THE INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION ACT, TO CLARIFY INSURANCE REBATE PERMITTED TRADE PRACTICES, TO CLARIFY THE LAWS RELATING TO THE EXCHANGE OF BUSINESS BETWEEN INSURANCE PRODUCERS, TO REQUIRE DRIVERS SUBJECT TO THE INEXPERIENCED DRIVER PREMIUM SURCHARGE TO MAINTAIN OR BENEFIT FROM CONTINUOUS LIABILITY COVERAGE, TO PLACE RESTRICTIONS ON RESIDENTIAL LEASES REQUIRING RENTERS INSURANCE, TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE CALCULATION OF UNDERINSURED MOTORIST COVERAGE AND INSURANCE RATEMAKING LAWS IN S.L. 2023-133, AS AMENDED BY S.L. 2024-29, TO AUTHORIZE SALESMEN TO REGISTER WITH MULTIPLE DEALERS UNDER COMMON OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL, AND TO AUTHORIZE POLICY CANCELLATION UPON CHARGEBACK OF A CREDIT CARD PREMIUM PAYMENT. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H251 Various Disaster Recovery Reforms AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS REFORMS RELATED TO DISASTER RESPONSE AND RECOVERY. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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
H126 Revise Voluntary Ag. District Laws AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAWS GOVERNING VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS TO ENHANCE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF ALTERNATIVES FOR LAND USE DECISIONS IMPACTING LANDS IN SUCH DISTRICTS. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H187 Credit Union Update AN ACT TO UPDATE THE CREDIT UNION STATUTES. Crossed Over
H372 Home-Based Business Fairness/HOA Revisions AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT CITIES SHALL NOT PROHIBIT CERTAIN HOME-BASED BUSINESSES WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTIONAL LIMITS, 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
H593 Local Government Audits AN ACT TO MODIFY THE PROCESS BY WHICH UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, PUBLIC AUTHORITIES, AND LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS SELECT AN ACCOUNTANT TO CONDUCT ANNUAL AUDITS; AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE STATE AUDITOR TO ASSIST LOCAL GOVERNMENTS WITH FINANCIAL RECORD KEEPING. In Committee
H478 Modify Appointment Process for DA Vacancies AN ACT TO MODIFY THE APPOINTMENT PROCESS TO FILL DISTRICT ATTORNEY VACANCIES. In Committee
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
H834 Sportsman's Voter Act AN ACT TO REQUIRE EACH PERSON SEEKING A HUNTING OR FISHING LICENSE IN THIS STATE BE OFFERED AN OPPORTUNITY TO REGISTER TO VOTE AND TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ORGAN DONOR REGISTRY. Crossed Over
H560 Parents Protection Act AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO LAWS AFFECTING THE CARE OF JUVENILES AND THE ADOPTION OF CHILDREN. In Committee
H674 The Firearms Liberty Act AN ACT TO ALLOW THE ISSUANCE OF LIFETIME CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMITS, TO PROVIDE THAT A CONCEALED CARRY PERMITTEE WHO ALLOWS THE PERMIT TO LAPSE DOES NOT HAVE TO TAKE ANOTHER FIREARMS SAFETY AND TRAINING COURSE UPON APPLYING FOR RENEWAL UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, TO PROTECT THE PROPERTY RIGHTS OF PERSONS SUBJECT TO A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTECTIVE ORDER BY ALLOWING THEM TO STORE THEIR FIREARMS WITH OR SELL THEIR FIREARMS THROUGH A QUALIFIED LICENSED FIREARMS DEALER, TO PROVIDE LIABILITY PROTECTION FOR A FEDERAL FIREARMS LICENSEE THAT ENTERS INTO A SAFETY HOLD AGREEMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE STORAGE AND USE OF DEFENSIVE DEVICES IN BIOMETRIC SAFES FOR SCHOOLS, AND TO BROADEN DOOR LOCK EXEMPTIONS FOR CERTAIN BUSINESSES. Crossed Over
H781 Unauthorized Public Camping & Sleeping AN ACT BANNING UNAUTHORIZED PUBLIC CAMPING OR SLEEPING IN THE STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS OF THE STATE. Crossed Over
H690 The Citizens Support Act AN ACT DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, THE HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY, AND LOCAL HOUSING AUTHORITIES TO DEVELOP, IMPLEMENT, AND REPORT ON A PLAN TO ENSURE THAT STATE-FUNDED BENEFITS PROVIDED BY OR THROUGH THESE STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES ARE AVAILABLE ONLY TO UNITED STATES CITIZENS AND NONCITIZENS RESIDING IN THE UNITED STATES WITH LEGAL PERMISSION; DIRECTING THE GOVERNING BODIES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA SYSTEM AND THE NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT A POLICY TO VERIFY THAT ALL APPLICANTS FOR ENROLLMENT ARE LEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO RESIDE IN THE UNITED STATES FOR DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR IN-STATE TUITION AND FINANCIAL AID; AND DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, DIVISION OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT A POLICY TO VERIFY THAT ALL APPLICANTS FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS ARE LEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO RESIDE IN THE UNITED STATES. Crossed Over
H214 Faithful Article V Commissioner Act AN ACT TO ENACT THE FAITHFUL ARTICLE V COMMISSIONER ACT. Crossed Over
H379 Application for a Convention of the States A JOINT RESOLUTION APPLYING TO CONGRESS FOR AN ARTICLE V CONVENTION OF THE STATES WITH THE PURPOSE OF PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION. Crossed Over
H535 Title Fraud Prevention Act AN ACT TO PENALIZE THE FILING OF FRAUDULENT DEEDS AND CONVEYANCES AND TO PREVENT TITLE FRAUD BY AUTHORIZING THE REGISTER OF DEEDS TO REQUIRE THE PRODUCTION OF A GOVERNMENT-ISSUED PHOTOGRAPHIC IDENTIFICATION CARD BEFORE RECORDING A DEED OR CERTAIN OTHER INSTRUMENTS, REQUIRING THE LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF A STATEWIDE FRAUD DETECTION ALERT SYSTEM, PROVIDING FOR A SEPARATE CAUSE OF ACTION TO QUIET TITLE AFTER A FRAUDULENT CONVEYANCE, REQUIRING SOURCE OF TITLE TO BE REFLECTED ON DEED OR OTHER TITLE CONVEYANCE, AND REQUIRING TAX OFFICE CERTIFICATION OF LISTED OWNER AND DELINQUENT TAX STATUS ON COUNTY TAX RECORDS. Crossed Over
H519 Parents' Medical Bill of Rights AN ACT REVISING THE LAWS REGARDING WHEN MINORS CAN GIVE EFFECTIVE CONSENT TO MEDICAL TREATMENT ON THEIR OWN AUTHORITY AND WHEN PARENTS ARE ALLOWED ACCESS TO MINORS' MEDICAL RECORDS. Crossed Over
H356 Permitted Trade Practices/Insurance Rebates.-AB AN ACT CLARIFYING PERMITTED TRADE PRACTICES WITH RESPECT TO INSURANCE REBATES, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE. 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
H4 Sam's Law AN ACT TO REQUIRE MEDICAL CONDITION ACTION PLANS FOR CERTAIN STUDENTS AND MEDICAL EMERGENCY PLANS IN ALL PUBLIC SCHOOL UNITS. Crossed Over
H782 Civic Club Registration Plate Clarification AN ACT CLARIFYING THE ISSUANCE OF CIVIC CLUB SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATES. Crossed Over
H618 Ivermectin Access Act AN ACT DIRECTING THE STATE HEALTH DIRECTOR TO ISSUE A STATEWIDE STANDING ORDER TO ALLOW PHARMACISTS TO DISPENSE IVERMECTIN WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION; AND PROVIDING IMMUNITY FROM CIVIL OR CRIMINAL LIABILITY FOR THE STATE HEALTH DIRECTOR AND ANY PHARMACIST WHO DISPENSES IVERMECTIN PURSUANT TO THE STATEWIDE STANDING ORDER. Crossed Over
H547 Children's Services Protection Act AN ACT TO LIMIT LIABILITY FOR NONGOVERNMENTAL CONTRACTORS WORKING WITH AND FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC AGENCIES. Crossed Over
H985 Increase Punishment for Assaulting Teachers AN ACT TO INCREASE THE PUNISHMENT FOR ASSAULTING A SCHOOL EMPLOYEE OR SCHOOL VOLUNTEER. In Committee
H976 Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act AN ACT TO ENACT THE UNIFORM PARTITION OF HEIRS PROPERTY ACT. In Committee
H135 Misbranding/Cell-Cultured Meat/WNC Donations AN ACT TO REQUIRE LABELING OF CELL-CULTURED FOOD PRODUCTS; TO PROHIBIT COMMUNITY COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS FROM PURCHASING CELL-CULTURED FOOD PRODUCTS; TO ESTABLISH A VOLUNTARY DONATION PROGRAM TO SUPPORT FARMS AFFECTED BY HURRICANE HELENE; AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR A FARM AND FORESTRY DISASTER RELIEF EFFICIENCY AUDIT. In Committee
H270 Revise Law on the Death Penalty AN ACT TO REVISE THE METHODS OF EXECUTION AVAILABLE FOR A PERSON CONVICTED OF A CRIMINAL OFFENSE AND SENTENCED TO DEATH. In Committee
H483 Juvenile Justice Legislative Proposals AN ACT TO EXTEND TERMS OF PROBATION AND POST-RELEASE SUPERVISION FOR YOUTH ADJUDICATED OF CERTAIN VIOLENT OFFENSES AND TO CLARIFY A VICTIM'S RIGHT TO BE NOTIFIED ABOUT TERMINATION OF PROBATION OR POST-RELEASE SUPERVISION; TO MODIFY THE CRITERIA FOR SECURE CUSTODY TO CLARIFY THAT A SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE MAY ENTER A SECURE CUSTODY ORDER FOLLOWING THE REMOVAL OF A CASE TO JUVENILE COURT AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF A SECURE CUSTODY ORDER IN RESPONSE TO THE VIOLATION OF A CHAPTER 50B DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTECTIVE ORDER; TO CLARIFY THAT ALL FELONY SCHOOL NOTIFICATIONS ARE LIMITED TO CLASS A THROUGH CLASS E FELONIES; TO EXTEND THE RETENTION PERIOD FOR CLOSED COMPLAINTS TO ALLOW FOR REVIEW BY THE PROSECUTOR; TO CREATE A CRIMINAL OFFENSE FOR ESCAPING FROM A JUVENILE JUSTICE FACILITY OR OFFICER; TO CLARIFY AND MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE JUVENILE CAPACITY TO PROCEED PROCESS; TO CLARIFY THE PROCESS TO REMOVE A JUVENILE FROM SUPERIOR COURT TO JUVENILE COURT; AND TO CLARIFY THE PLACE OF CONFINEMENT FOR PERSONS UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE WHO ARE SENTENCED TO IMPRISONMENT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ADULT CORRECTION, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DIVISION OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY. 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
H875 DPI to Redesign Math Instruction AN ACT TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION AND LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN MATHEMATICS SUPPORTS IN SCHOOLS AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION TO REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON THOSE SUPPORTS. Crossed Over
H575 The Hunter Robinson Act AN ACT TO REVISE THE LAWS GOVERNING POST-RELEASE SUPERVISION OF CRIMINAL OFFENDERS. Crossed Over
H720 Insurance Guaranty Association Act Revisions.-AB AN ACT ENACTING REVISIONS TO THE INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION ACT, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE. Crossed Over
H717 Amend NC PEO Act.-AB AN ACT ENACTING CHANGES TO THE NORTH CAROLINA PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATION ACT, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE. 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
H156 Increase Access for Small Employers/Insurance AN ACT INCREASING SMALL EMPLOYER ACCESS TO STOP LOSS, CATASTROPHIC, AND REINSURANCE COVERAGE. Crossed Over
H261 Sent. Enhancement/Immigration-Related Crimes AN ACT TO CREATE A SENTENCE ENHANCEMENT FOR A PERSON CONVICTED OF A FELONY OTHER THAN A CLASS A FELONY WHILE BEING UNLAWFULLY IN THE UNITED STATES AND TO CREATE A SENTENCE ENHANCEMENT FOR A PERSON CONVICTED OF A MISDEMEANOR OR FELONY COMMITTED WHILE CONSPIRING WITH ONE OR MORE PERSONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF BENEFITTING, PROMOTING, OR FURTHERING CRIMINAL ACTIVITY. Crossed Over
H217 Driver Educ./18 Yrs & Older & Unlicensed AN ACT TO REQUIRE A DRIVER EDUCATION COURSE, INCLUDING ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE AWARENESS, FOR UNLICENSED PERSONS EIGHTEEN YEARS AND OLDER. Crossed Over
H107 Adopt SUDEP Awareness Week AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE SECOND WEEK IN NOVEMBER AS SUDEP AWARENESS WEEK IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA AND TO RECOMMEND AWARENESS TRAINING FOR SCHOOL PERSONNEL RESPONSIBLE FOR STUDENTS WITH EPILEPSY OR OTHERWISE PREDISPOSED TO SEIZURES. Whereas, "SUDEP" is the sudden, unexpected death of a person with epilepsy who was otherwise considered healthy; and Whereas, each year, more than one out of 1,000 people with epilepsy die from SUDEP; and Whereas, uncontrolled seizures increase the risk of SUDEP to more than one out of 150 people; and Whereas, during National Epilepsy Awareness Month, it is important to also bring awareness of SUDEP; Now, therefore, Crossed Over
H38 Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act AN ACT TO ENACT THE SECOND AMENDMENT FINANCIAL PRIVACY ACT. Crossed Over
H570 Responsible Firefighting Foam Management Act AN ACT TO FORBID USE OF FIREFIGHTING FOAMS CONTAINING PFAS CHEMICALS FOR FIREFIGHTING TRAINING OR TESTING PURPOSES. Whereas, communities around the State are facing threats to their drinking water sources and the health of their citizens due to per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); and Whereas, one of the major sources of this contamination is certain firefighting foams, and in particular the firefighting foams used to fight petroleum fires, called aqueous film forming foam (AFFF); and Whereas, PFAS contamination is strongly linked to cancer, thyroid problems, reproductive system damage, and impairment to children's growth and development; and Whereas, cancer is now the leading cause of line-of-duty deaths for firefighters; and Whereas, less toxic alternatives to AFFF containing PFAS have been developed that are environmentally friendly, such as synthetic fluorine free foam; and Whereas, while AFFF may continue to be used because it is a more effective fire suppressant in combating petroleum type fires, firefighters will have reduced exposure to PFAS contamination if less toxic alternatives are used for training, practice, or testing; Now, therefore, Crossed Over
H663 Living Donor Protection Act AN ACT TO PROTECT LIVING DONORS FROM POTENTIAL INSURANCE DISCRIMINATION, TO PROVIDE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR UNREIMBURSED MEDICAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM CERTAIN ORGAN AND MARROW DONATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE UP TO THIRTY DAYS' PAID LEAVE TO STATE EMPLOYEES AND OTHER STATE-SUPPORTED PERSONNEL WHO SERVE AS LIVING ORGAN DONORS AND UP TO SEVEN DAYS' PAID LEAVE FOR BONE MARROW DONORS. In Committee
H163 Pharmacy Benefits Manager Provisions AN ACT TO REGULATE THE USE OF SPREAD PRICING AND CONCESSIONS BY PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS, TO ESTABLISH UNIFORM STANDARDS FOR THE TREATMENT OF SPECIALTY PHARMACY ACCREDITATION BY PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS, TO CLARIFY THE RIGHT TO A PHARMACY OF CHOICE, AND TO STRENGTHEN THE PROTECTIONS PROVIDED TO PHARMACIES DURING AUDITS. Crossed Over
H895 Emergency Citizen Pilot Training Program AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AN EMERGENCY CITIZEN PILOT TRAINING PROGRAM. In Committee
H557 The Andy Griffith Show as State TV Show AN ACT ADOPTING "THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW" AS THE OFFICIAL TELEVISION SHOW OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA. Whereas, Andy Samuel Griffith was born on June 1, 1926, in the City of Mount Airy in Surry County, North Carolina; and Whereas, Mr. Griffith graduated from Mount Airy High School in 1944 and attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he earned a bachelor's degree in music; and Whereas, Mr. Griffith was a cast member in "The Lost Colony" where he played various roles, including Sir Walter Raleigh; and Whereas, Mr. Griffith had a seven-decade career in music and television as a singer, actor, comedian, producer, and writer; and Whereas, Mr. Griffith loved North Carolina from the mountains to the coast and spent his retirement on the Outer Banks in Dare County where his final resting place is Roanoke Island; and Whereas, Mr. Griffith celebrated his native State of North Carolina with iconic comedy tracks, including "North Carolina, My Home State" and "What It Was, Was Football"; and Whereas, in 1960, Mr. Griffith took his celebration of North Carolina to Hollywood where he starred in "The Andy Griffith Show" for a run of 249 episodes from 1960 to 1968; and Whereas, performing as Andy Taylor, Mr. Griffith highlighted people, places, and attitudes from North Carolina that brought an awareness and fondness for the Old North State on a television show that dominated the national television ratings and ended its final season as the number one show in America; and Whereas, "The Andy Griffith Show" inspired spinoff shows and an annual festival in Mount Airy, "Mayberry Days"; and Whereas, the positive character values and awareness of North Carolina make "The Andy Griffith Show" must-see-TV for anyone who loves North Carolina; and Whereas, all North Carolinians should know the location of "Old Man Kelsey's Woods," how to avoid a "loaded goat," and the marvelous existence of Mr. McBeevee; and Whereas, school children and parents should know how to handle a "spoiled kid" and to delicately navigate a situation involving "Aunt Bea's Pickles"; and Whereas, society should continue to be aware of the talents of "The Darlings," the mercurial nature of Ernest T. Bass, and the danger of Otis with a "leg of lamb"; and Whereas, people of all ages can appreciate a good "citizen's arrest," dealing with a well-intentioned friend like Barney Fife, a tough teacher like Helen Crump, and a nosy neighbor like Clara Edwards; and Whereas, most importantly, everyone should know better than to accept a peanut butter and jelly sandwich from Leon; and Whereas, it is fitting to recognize the positive impact of "The Andy Griffith Show" on our State and nation by adopting the show as the official television show of the State of North Carolina; Now, therefore, Crossed Over
H636 Promoting Wholesome Content for Students AN ACT TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT CONTENT THAT IS HARMFUL TO MINORS IS NOT MADE AVAILABLE IN SCHOOLS AND TO ESTABLISH A PRIVATE CAUSE OF ACTION FOR PARENTS, GUARDIANS, OR RESIDENTS OF A COUNTY AGAINST A PUBLIC SCHOOL UNIT THAT IS VIOLATING THOSE PROCEDURES. Crossed Over
H272 The Sergeant Mickey Hutchens Act AN ACT TO ALLOW LAW ENFORCEMENT, PROBATION/PAROLE, AND CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS WHO HOLD AN ADVANCED LAW ENFORCEMENT OR CORRECTIONS CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION AND TRAINING STANDARDS COMMISSION OR THE ADVANCED LAW ENFORCEMENT CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA SHERIFFS' EDUCATION AND TRAINING STANDARDS COMMISSION TO PURCHASE, AT FULL COST, UP TO FOUR YEARS' CREDITABLE SERVICE IN THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM OR THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. Crossed Over
H218 Emergency Info on DMV Applications AN ACT REQUIRING THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO REQUEST EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION ON DRIVERS LICENSE APPLICATIONS AND RENEWAL APPLICATIONS. Crossed Over
H640 Public Assistance Verification Enhancements AN ACT TO ENHANCE VERIFICATION OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. In Committee
H443 Const. Amendment: Council of State Vacancies AN ACT TO AMEND THE NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION TO MODIFY THE PROCESS FOR FILLING A VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE, AUDITOR, TREASURER, SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION, ATTORNEY GENERAL, COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF LABOR, AND COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE. In Committee
H919 Fair Access to Financial Services AN ACT TO PROTECT CONSUMERS THROUGH FAIR ACCESS TO FINANCIAL SERVICES. In Committee
H961 Criminal Intent Sentence Enhancement AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A SENTENCE ENHANCEMENT FOR FELONY OFFENSES COMMITTED BECAUSE OF A VICTIM'S CHARACTERISTIC AND TO MAKE A CONFORMING CHANGE TO AN AGGRAVATING FACTOR FOR AN OFFENSE COMMITTED BECAUSE OF A VICTIM'S CHARACTERISTIC. In Committee
H939 School Chaplains AN ACT TO ALLOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO HIRE CHAPLAINS. In Committee
H1000 Detransitioners Bill of Rights AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE DETRANSITIONER BILL OF RIGHTS. In Committee
H883 Support Students with Disabilities Act AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM FOR LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS TO APPLY TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION FOR ONGOING EXTRAORDINARY COSTS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, INCLUDING FOR PLACEMENT OF STUDENTS IN SETTINGS OUTSIDE THE SCHOOL SYSTEM TO REDUCE THE USE OF MODIFIED DAY, HOMEBOUND, AND HOSPITALIZED PLACEMENTS, AND TO REQUIRE AN ANNUAL REPORT ON THE MONITORING OF STUDENTS IN HOMEBOUND, MODIFIED DAY, AND HOSPITAL PLACEMENTS. In Committee
H258 Utility Worker Protection Act AN ACT TO INCREASE THE PUNISHMENT FOR COMMITTING AN ASSAULT AGAINST A UTILITY, COMMUNICATIONS, OR TRANSPORTATION WORKER. Crossed Over
H53 Increase Accident Thresholds/Safe Driver Plan AN ACT TO INCREASE THE DAMAGE THRESHOLDS FOR ACCIDENTS DEFINED BY THE SAFE DRIVER INCENTIVE PLAN. Crossed Over
H791 Women's Safety and Protection Act AN ACT TO DEFINE VARIOUS TERMS IN THE GENERAL STATUTES OF NORTH CAROLINA AND TO ENACT THE WOMEN'S SAFETY AND PROTECTION ACT. In Committee
H761 Limit Session Length AN ACT TO AMEND THE NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION TO LIMIT THE LENGTH OF LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS. In Committee
H716 Bail Bond Omnibus AN ACT TO MODIFY LAWS AFFECTING BAIL BONDS. In Committee
H718 Bail Bondsmen Revisions.-AB AN ACT REVISING THE LAWS RELATED TO BAIL BONDSMEN, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE. In Committee
H382 Elk Permit Auction/Raffle AN ACT TO ALLOW THE WILDLIFE RESOURCES COMMISSION TO ISSUE ELK PERMITS BY RAFFLE AND AUCTION. Crossed Over
H355 OSFM to Study Future of Rural Firefighting AN ACT TO DIRECT THE OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL TO STUDY THE FUTURE OF FIREFIGHTING IN RURAL AREAS OF THE STATE. Crossed Over
H15 Support Private Property Rights AN ACT TO CLARIFY THAT THE INCLUSION OF REAL PROPERTY ON A COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN IS NOT A REQUIRED DISCLOSURE OR A MATERIAL FACT FOR THE PURPOSES OF DISCLOSURE FOR REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS. Crossed Over
H658 Optometrists Telehealth Services AN ACT TO ALLOW LICENSED OPTOMETRISTS FLEXIBILITY TO PROVIDE TELEHEALTH SERVICES. In Committee
H647 Ag. PUV Conservation AN ACT TO ALLOW PROPERTY OWNED BY CERTAIN CONSERVATION ENTITIES TO BE TAXED AT PRESENT-USE VALUE. In Committee
H491 Medicaid Work Requirements AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPEDIENT IMPLEMENTATION OF MEDICAID WORK REQUIREMENTS. In Committee
H609 Option for Raw Milk Consumption AN ACT TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL SALES OF NATURAL, UNPASTEURIZED MILK. In Committee
H300 Vet Care for Retired First Responder Dogs AN ACT TO REIMBURSE OWNERS OF RETIRED FIRST RESPONDER CANINES FOR VETERINARY CARE. In Committee
H553 Ensuring Patient Safety w/Mail Order Meds AN ACT REVISING ABORTION-INDUCING DRUG LAWS. In Committee
H236 Remember 9/11 with Freedom Flag AN ACT DESIGNATING THE FREEDOM FLAG AS A SYMBOL OF THE STATE'S CONTINUED REMEMBRANCE OF THE LIVES LOST DUE TO THE TERRORIST ATTACKS ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001, AND AUTHORIZING THE FREEDOM FLAG TO BE DISPLAYED ON SEPTEMBER 11 OF EACH YEAR. Crossed Over
H162 Local Gov't Applicants/Criminal History Check AN ACT PROVIDING THAT COUNTIES AND CITIES SHALL REQUIRE CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS FOR APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT IF THE POSITION BEING FILLED REQUIRES THE APPLICANT TO WORK WITH CHILDREN IN ANY CAPACITY. Crossed Over
H498 Military to Teacher Ret. Incentive AN ACT TO INCENTIVIZE INDIVIDUALS WITH ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES TO BECOME TEACHERS BY PROVIDING SERVICE CREDIT UNDER THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. In Committee
H16 General Assembly: In God We Trust - Display AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE LEGISLATIVE SERVICES OFFICER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO DISPLAY THE NATIONAL MOTTO "IN GOD WE TRUST" DIRECTLY ABOVE AND BEHIND THE DAIS OF THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE. Crossed Over
H134 Prohibit Misbranding of Certain Food Products AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE MISBRANDING OF CERTAIN FOOD PRODUCTS. Crossed Over
H47 Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 - Part I AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS AND EXTEND REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY FOR COMMUNITIES AND CITIZENS IMPACTED BY HURRICANE HELENE. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H449 Crimes Against Minors/Revise Law AN ACT TO INCREASE THE PUNISHMENT FOR COMMITTING THE OFFENSE OF SOLICITATION OF MINORS BY COMPUTER; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN PETITIONS PERTAINING TO SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION BE PLACED ON THE CRIMINAL DOCKET; AND TO ESTABLISH THE OFFENSES OF HABITUAL INDECENT EXPOSURE AND AGGRAVATED HABITUAL INDECENT EXPOSURE. In Committee
H186 The Stars and Stripes Commitment Act AN ACT TO SCHEDULE RECITATION OF THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOL DAY AND TO REQUIRE RECITATION OF THE PLEDGE AT STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND GOVERNING BODY MEETINGS. Crossed Over
H37 Enhance Firefighter Benefits & Representation AN ACT TO ENHANCE BENEFITS AND REPRESENTATION FOR NORTH CAROLINA FIREFIGHTERS AND RESCUE SQUAD WORKERS. Crossed Over
H5 NC Constitutional Carry Act AN ACT TO PROTECT A PERSON'S RIGHT TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN WITHOUT A PERMIT AND TO CONTINUE ALLOWING PERSONS TO ACQUIRE A CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT FOR THE PURPOSES OF RECIPROCITY OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON DESIRED. In Committee
H21 Drivers License Designation/Autism AN ACT TO DIRECT THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO DEVELOP A DESIGNATION FOR DRIVERS LICENSES THAT MAY BE GRANTED UPON REQUEST TO A PERSON WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. Crossed Over
H28 Gun Violence Prevention Act AN ACT TO CREATE THE OFFENSES OF POSSESSING, BRANDISHING, OR DISCHARGING A FIREARM OR WEAPON OF MASS DEATH AND DESTRUCTION BY A FELON DURING THE COMMISSION OR ATTEMPTED COMMISSION OF A FELONY. Crossed Over
H35 Establish Military Appreciation Month AN ACT TO DESIGNATE THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER OF EACH YEAR AS MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH. Crossed Over
H62 Farmers Protection Act AN ACT TO ENACT THE FARMERS PROTECTION ACT TO PREVENT DISCRIMINATION IN FINANCING AGAINST FARMERS. In Committee
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
H380 Conscientious Objections to Vaccine Mandates AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION EXEMPTION TO NORTH CAROLINA'S STUDENT VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS. In Committee
H276 Align Benefits for Firefighters with Cancer AN ACT TO INCLUDE ANY CANCER, THE DIAGNOSIS OF WHICH QUALIFIED A FIREFIGHTER FOR BENEFITS UNDER THE FIREFIGHTERS' CANCER INSURANCE PROGRAM OR THE FIREFIGHTERS' HEALTH BENEFITS PILOT PROGRAM, IN THE LIST OF FIREFIGHTER DEATHS MEETING THE DEFINITION OF KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY UNDER THE PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES' DEATH BENEFITS ACT. In Committee
H52 Protect Those Who Serve & Protect Act of 2025 AN ACT ENACTING THE PROTECT THOSE WHO SERVE AND PROTECT ACT OF 2025. Crossed Over
H11 No Tax on Tips, Overtime, Bonus Pay AN ACT TO ALLOW AN INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR OVERTIME COMPENSATION, UP TO TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS OF BONUS PAY, AND TIPS. In Committee
H2 Entry Fees for Interscholastic Sports Events AN ACT TO REQUIRE ACCEPTANCE OF CASH FOR ADMISSION TO HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES. Crossed Over
H34 Establish Larceny of Mail Offense AN ACT TO INCREASE THE PUNISHMENT FOR LARCENY OF MAIL. Crossed Over
H112 Increase Permissible Interstate Speed Limit AN ACT TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE SPEED LIMIT ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS AND TO MAKE VARIOUS CONFORMING CHANGES. In Committee
H142 Implement Zero-Based Budgeting AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ZERO-BASED BUDGETING FOR THE STATE BUDGET BY THE 2031-2033 FISCAL BIENNIUM. In Committee
H222 C.O.O.P.E.R. Accountability Act AN ACT TO ENACT THE CLOSE OUT OPERATIONS PROVIDE EMERGENCY RELIEF ACT (C.O.O.P.E.R. ACT), TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR DISASTER RECOVERY, TO IMPOSE AUDITING, REPORTING, AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS ON THE OFFICE OF RECOVERY AND RESILIENCY, AND TO REVISE THE OFFICE OF RECOVERY AND RESILIENCY'S RESPONSIBILITIES. In Committee
H253 Restore Down-Zoning/Farmland & Floodplain AN ACT TO RESTORE THE AUTHORITY TO INITIATE DOWN-ZONING IN HENDERSON COUNTY FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES. In Committee
H130 Agriculture Crops Disaster Relief AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AND FUND AN AGRICULTURAL DISASTER CROP LOSS PROGRAM. In Committee
H177 Reduce Barriers to State Employment AN ACT TO REDUCE BARRIERS TO STATE EMPLOYMENT. In Committee
H61 Assaults on First Responders AN ACT TO INCREASE THE PUNISHMENT FOR COMMITTING AN ASSAULT WITH A FIREARM AGAINST CERTAIN EMERGENCY, MEDICAL, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL. In Committee
H31 Make Election Day A State Holiday AN ACT TO AMEND THE STATE HUMAN RESOURCES ACT TO MAKE THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION DAY A PAID HOLIDAY FOR STATE EMPLOYEES. In Committee
H164 Parental Consent to Release Child Autopsies AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PARENTAL CONSENT REQUIREMENT FOR THE DISCLOSURE OR RELEASE OF CHILD AUTOPSY INFORMATION COMPILED OR PREPARED BY THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER. In Committee
H159 Orphan Roads Maintenance Program Grant AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE ORPHAN ROADS MAINTENANCE PROGRAM GRANT. In Committee
H154 Reclaim State Assets from NCInnovation AN ACT TO DISSOLVE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE AND NCINNOVATION AND TO REQUIRE NCINNOVATION TO RETURN STATE FUNDS AND ASSETS. In Committee
H144 Elect SBE/Superintendent as SBE Chair AN ACT TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF NORTH CAROLINA TO ELECT MEMBERS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, TO MAKE THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION THE CHAIR OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AS AN EX OFFICIO MEMBER, AND TO REQUIRE THAT VACANCY APPOINTMENTS BE FILLED AS PROVIDED BY LAW. In Committee
H18 Honor Joe John, Former Member A HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND MEMORY OF JOSEPH "JOE" ROBERT JOHN, SR., LONGTIME MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
Bill Bill Name Motion Vote Date Vote
S13 Political Terrorism Prevention Act Second Reading 09/23/2025 Yea
H307 Iryna's Law M11 Concur 09/23/2025 Yea
H358 Continuing Budget Operations Part II M11 Concur 09/23/2025 Yea
S403 Additional Medicaid Funds and Requirements Second Reading 09/23/2025 Yea
H693 Interstate Massage Compact Second Reading 09/23/2025 Yea
H775 Criminal History Checks for School Positions Second Reading 09/23/2025 Yea
H775 Criminal History Checks for School Positions A1 Hawkins Second Reading 09/23/2025 Yea
H926 Regulatory Reform Act of 2025 M11 Concur 09/23/2025 Yea
S775 General Assembly Appointments Second Reading 09/23/2025 Yea
S774 Confirm Stephanie Lynch, Investment Authority Second Reading 09/23/2025 Yea
S773 Confirm Governor's Appt/Investment Authority Second Reading 09/23/2025 Yea
S776 Adjournment Resolution Changes Second Reading 09/23/2025 Yea
H87 Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) M11 Concur 07/30/2025 Yea
H125 Continuing Budget Operations C RPT Adoption 07/30/2025 Yea
S214 Various Local Boundaries Third Reading 07/30/2025 Yea
H305 Guilford County Sales Tax Distribution Mods R3 Ruled Mat'l M11 Concur 07/30/2025 Yea
S245 Expand Remote Drivers License Services Second Reading 07/30/2025 Yea
S245 Expand Remote Drivers License Services A1 Lambeth Second Reading 07/30/2025 Yea
H8 NC Managing Environmental Waste Act of 2025 Second Reading 07/29/2025 Yea
S55 Expedited Removal of Unauthorized Persons Second Reading 07/29/2025 Yea
H193 Firearm Law Revisions Veto Override M4 Previous Question 07/29/2025 Yea
H193 Firearm Law Revisions Veto Override 07/29/2025 Yea
S214 Various Local Boundaries Second Reading 07/29/2025 Yea
H305 Guilford County Sales Tax Distribution Mods R2 Ruled Mat'l M11 Concur 07/29/2025 Yea
H318 The Criminal Illegal Alien Enforcement Act Veto Override M4 Previous Question 07/29/2025 Yea
H318 The Criminal Illegal Alien Enforcement Act Veto Override 07/29/2025 Yea
S254 Charter School Changes Veto Override M4 Previous Question 07/29/2025 Yea
S254 Charter School Changes Veto Override 07/29/2025 Yea
S266 The Power Bill Reduction Act Veto Override M4 Previous Question 07/29/2025 Yea
S266 The Power Bill Reduction Act Veto Override 07/29/2025 Yea
H402 Limit Rules With Substantial Financial Costs Veto Override M4 Previous Question 07/29/2025 Yea
H402 Limit Rules With Substantial Financial Costs Veto Override 07/29/2025 Yea
S416 Personal Privacy Protection Act Veto Override M4 Previous Question 07/29/2025 Yea
S416 Personal Privacy Protection Act Veto Override 07/29/2025 Yea
H549 Clarify Powers of State Auditor Veto Override M4 Previous Question 07/29/2025 Yea
H549 Clarify Powers of State Auditor Veto Override 07/29/2025 Yea
H805 Prevent Sexual Exploitation/Women and Minors Veto Override M4 Previous Question 07/29/2025 Yea
H805 Prevent Sexual Exploitation/Women and Minors Veto Override 07/29/2025 Yea
S772 Adjournment Resolution Second Reading 07/29/2025 Yea
S772 Adjournment Resolution A1 Bell Second Reading 07/29/2025 Yea
H1015 General Assembly Appointments Second Reading 07/29/2025 Yea
H1015 General Assembly Appointments A1 Bell Second Reading 07/29/2025 Yea
H23 Various State and Local Gov't Provisions C RPT Adoption 06/26/2025 Yea
H96 Expedited Removal of Unauthorized Persons M6 Reconsider 06/26/2025 Yea
H96 Expedited Removal of Unauthorized Persons M11 Not Concur 06/26/2025 Yea
H96 Expedited Removal of Unauthorized Persons M11 Concur 06/26/2025 Yea
H125 Continuing Budget Operations M11 Not Concur 06/26/2025 Yea
H171 Equality in State Agencies/Prohibition on DEI M11 Concur 06/26/2025 Yea
H173 Various Local Provisions III R3 Ruled Mat'l M11 Concur 06/26/2025 Abstain
H193 Firearm Law Revisions M11 Concur 06/26/2025 Yea
H210 Perpetual Care of Certain Cemeteries M11 Concur 06/26/2025 Yea
H309 Various Local Provisions VI C RPT Adoption 06/26/2025 Yea
S311 The Law and Order Act C RPT Adoption 06/26/2025 Yea
S416 Personal Privacy Protection Act C RPT Adoption 06/26/2025 Yea
S479 SCRIPT Act C RPT Adoption 06/26/2025 Yea
H576 Dept. of Health and Human Services Revisions.-AB M11 Concur Sen. Amd. 1 06/26/2025 Yea
H620 AOC Agency Requests.-AB M11 Concur 06/26/2025 Yea
H694 Reg'l Water Study/IBT Subbasin/TMDL M11 Concur 06/26/2025 Yea
H850 Interbasin Transfer Moratorium/Study M11 Concur 06/26/2025 Yea
H948 The P.A.V.E. Act M11 Concur 06/26/2025 Yea
H992 Timeshare Foreclosure/Paternity Matters M11 Concur 06/26/2025 Yea
H1003 Board of Funeral Service Modifications M11 Concur Sen. Amd. 1 06/26/2025 Yea
S768 Confirm Appointment to Industrial Commission Second Reading 06/26/2025 Yea
H1012 Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 - Part II C RPT Adoption 06/26/2025 Yea
S770 General Assembly Appointments Second Reading 06/26/2025 Yea
S101 Protect Tax-Advantaged Accts. & Living Donors Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S118 Military and Veteran Support Act C RPT Adoption 06/25/2025 Yea
H173 Various Local Provisions III R2 Ruled Mat'l M11 Concur 06/25/2025 Yea
H183 Various Local Provisions II C RPT Adoption 06/25/2025 Yea
H192 Defund Planned Parenthood & Cost Transparency Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S177 Continuing Budget Adjustments Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S177 Continuing Budget Adjustments A2 Rubin Second Reading 06/25/2025 Nay
S177 Continuing Budget Adjustments A1 Blackwell Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S227 Eliminating "DEI" in Public Education Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S254 Charter School Changes C RPT Adoption 06/25/2025 Yea
H369 Parking Lot Reform and Modernization Act Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
H388 Amend Business Corporations Act M11 Concur 06/25/2025 Yea
S307 Info. Rights of Estate/Death of LLC Member Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S307 Info. Rights of Estate/Death of LLC Member A1 Schietzelt Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S328 Age 21 Hemp-Derived Consumables Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S328 Age 21 Hemp-Derived Consumables A1 Pyrtle Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S375 Harrison's Law Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
H480 Medical Board Licensing Efficiency Act Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S401 NC Farm Act of 2025 Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S401 NC Farm Act of 2025 A1 McNeely Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S416 Personal Privacy Protection Act Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S416 Personal Privacy Protection Act A1 Morey Second Reading M3 To Lay On The Table 06/25/2025 Yea
S429 2025 Public Safety Act Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S429 2025 Public Safety Act A1 Morey Second Reading M3 To Lay On The Table 06/25/2025 Yea
S391 DOT Omnibus Third Reading M6 Reconsider 06/25/2025 Yea
S391 DOT Omnibus Third Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S391 DOT Omnibus Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S391 DOT Omnibus A2 Arp Third Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S391 DOT Omnibus A1 Winslow Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S488 Clarify Disp. Place Analysis/IOLTA Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S488 Clarify Disp. Place Analysis/IOLTA A1 Morey Second Reading 06/25/2025 Nay
S664 JMAC/ABC/Other Revisions Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S664 JMAC/ABC/Other Revisions A1 Pickett Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S706 County Waste Management Assistance Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
S706 County Waste Management Assistance A1 Pickett Second Reading 06/25/2025 Yea
  Committee Position Rank
Detail North Carolina House Agriculture and Environment Committee 10
Detail North Carolina House Appropriations Committee Vice Chair 8
Detail North Carolina House Appropriations, Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources Committee Chair 2
Detail North Carolina House Commerce and Economic Development Committee 6
Detail North Carolina House Education: K-12 Committee 8
Detail North Carolina House Helene Recovery Committee Vice Chair 3
Detail North Carolina House Insurance Committee Chair 1
Detail North Carolina Joint Capital Improvements Legislative Oversight Committee 8
Detail North Carolina Joint Environmental Review Commission Ex Officio 7
Detail North Carolina Joint Governmental Operations Commission 3
State District Chamber Party Status Start Date End Date
NC North Carolina House District 117 House Republican In Office 01/01/2023