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HB 1136 North Carolina House · 2025-2026 Session

Cape Fear Interbasin Transfers Moratorium/Environmental Management Commission Interbasin Transfers Reductions.

HB 1136 pauses new surface water transfers from the upper Cape Fear River Basin until June 1, 2030, while a university study evaluates the region's water supply and recommends future policy changes. The bill directs the North Carolina Collaboratory to assess water availability, environmental impacts, and economic fairness, with findings due by July 2029. Additionally, it strengthens the Environmental Management Commission's authority to order reductions to existing water withdrawals and pollution discharges if they harm public health or water resources.
Issues: ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill imposes a moratorium on water transfers and mandates a study on environmental impacts, aiming to protect water resources.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 29, 2026 Last action May 4, 2026
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Filed → Edition 1 · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill's header was updated to reflect its current status as 'Edition 1' with a new bill number (H1136-v-1) and a revised date. The most significant change is the removal of the specific list of sponsors, replacing it with a directive to check the official website for a complete list, while adding a more detailed referral path to House committees.
Scope change
The substantive scope of the bill, including the moratorium on water transfers, the study requirements, and funding amounts, remains unchanged.
TECHNICAL

Removed the specific list of bill sponsors from the header.

Added a note directing readers to the General Assembly website for a complete list of sponsors.

Updated the bill header to include 'Edition 1' status and a new tracking number (H1136-v-1) with a revised date of May 4, 2026.

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Committee
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May 4, 2026
Committee
Ref to the Com on Agriculture and Environment, if favorable, Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
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Apr 29, 2026
Introduced
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0 primary · 7 co-sponsors

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