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HB 257 North Carolina House · 2025-2026 Session

Scotland and Hoke Projects/Funds.

HB 257 allocates $185.2 million in one-time state funds for specific infrastructure and facility projects in Scotland and Hoke counties, along with the cities of Laurinburg, Gibson, and Wagram, and St. Andrews University. The bill directs funding for water and sewer systems, courthouse construction, law enforcement facilities, workforce training centers, social services buildings, fire department improvements, and road repairs. It specifically targets nonrecurring 2025-2026 fiscal year funds for projects like a new sheriff's office in Hoke County, a courthouse/jail in Scotland County, and water system upgrades in Laurinburg. The bill becomes effective July 1, 2025, and does not create new policy but provides state funding for pre-planned local projects.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $185.2M in state funds for infrastructure, public buildings, and services under budget appropriations, directly advancing fiscal management within the Budget & Taxes topic.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly funds road repairs and infrastructure projects in its summary, directly advancing transportation infrastructure as per topic description.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Mar 4, 2025
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What changed between versions

Filed → Edition 1 · 5 edits
MODERATE
The bill underwent formatting and administrative updates during its legislative journey from filing to first edition. The primary substantive content regarding funding allocations for various municipalities and St. Andrews University remained unchanged. Key changes include the addition of sponsor information guidance, updated bill tracking numbers, and revised page headers reflecting the bill's progression through the legislative process.
TECHNICAL

Header information was updated to reflect the bill's progression from filing to first edition, including new tracking numbers and session dates.

Added guidance directing readers to the North Carolina General Assembly website for a complete list of sponsors.

Referred to section was updated to include specific committee assignments (Appropriations, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House) and a date of March 4, 2025.

Bill identifier changed from DRH40163-LGa-85 to H257-v-1 to reflect the new edition version.

Page header updated from 'DRH40163-LGa-85' to 'House Bill 257-First Edition'.

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Actions timeline

Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Mar 4, 2025
Committee
Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced
Filed
lower
0 primary · 14 co-sponsors

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