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in committee · North Carolina · House Mar 27, 2025

HB 525: Reorganize and Fund Rare Disease Advisory Council.

HB 525 reorganizes North Carolina's Advisory Council on Rare Diseases by moving it from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and appropriates funds to cover its operating costs. The council, composed of 19 diverse members including patients, caregivers, medical professionals, researchers, and industry representatives, directly serves the rare disease community by advising state leaders on research, treatment, and policy. Key provisions include requiring the council to coordinate statewide efforts on rare disease awareness, incidence tracking, and policy initiatives, and to submit annual reports to the Governor, DHHS, and legislative committees. This bill formalizes DHHS oversight of the council and ensures dedicated funding for its operations, streamlining coordination with state health programs.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds and reorganizes rare disease council under DHHS to improve advisory services for healthcare research and treatment, directly strengthening public health program coordination.95% confidence
Becky Carney (D) Mary Belk (D) Donny Lambeth (R) · 16 co-sponsors
in committee · North Carolina · House Mar 27, 2025

HB 527: Swansboro Road Maintenance/Funds.

HB 527 appropriates $2 million from the North Carolina General Fund to the Town of Swansboro specifically for road maintenance. The bill directs this funding as a grant to the town, with no broader policy changes or new requirements for residents or other entities. It becomes effective on July 1, 2025, and directly affects only the Town of Swansboro's road maintenance budget.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds road maintenance in Swansboro, directly supporting transportation infrastructure without restrictions or policy changes.95% confidence
in committee · North Carolina · House Mar 27, 2025

HB 529: Clean Repeal of HB2.

HB 529 is a straightforward repeal bill that removes two specific provisions from North Carolina law that were part of the original HB 2 (2016). It repeals Article 81A of Chapter 143 (related to public accommodations) and G.S. 95-25.1(d) (a non-discrimination provision). The bill directly affects how public accommodations and non-discrimination protections were previously defined under HB 2. This is a clean repeal with no new provisions or mechanisms; it simply eliminates those specific sections of law.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRepeals HB2's non-discrimination restriction (G.S. 95-25.1(d)), strengthening workplace equality protections under Labor & Employment.75% confidence
in committee · North Carolina · House Mar 27, 2025

HB 530: Halifax, Northampton, Warren Counties/Funds.

HB 530 allocates $115.2 million in state funds for public infrastructure projects across Halifax, Northampton, and Warren counties in North Carolina. The bill directs funding for specific county and municipal needs, including water system upgrades ($31.1 million for Halifax's drinking water project), fire department equipment ($2.2 million for Roanoke Rapids), detention center construction ($50 million in Halifax), and wastewater plant rehabilitation ($10 million in Warren County). These funds target concrete improvements to critical infrastructure like bridges, sewer systems, fire apparatus, and public facilities, primarily benefiting local governments and residents in the three counties. The legislation focuses on immediate capital projects rather than policy changes, with all allocations specified in the bill text.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $115.2M in state funds for public infrastructure projects, directly advancing budget appropriations for essential services like water systems, fire departments, and detention centers.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates $115.2M for infrastructure projects with 'ROADS & HIGHWAYS' and 'TRANSPORTATION' explicitly listed as subjects, indicating direct funding for transportation infrastructure.95% confidence
in committee · North Carolina · House Mar 27, 2025

HB 518: Project Newsletter.

HB 518 requires North Carolina local governments and school districts to use competitive bidding annually for publishing official notices (like public meeting announcements), aiming to lower costs and ensure fair competition. It mandates that contracts be awarded to the lowest-cost bidder who meets quality and performance standards, considering factors like circulation and compliance with existing rules. The bill also updates legal advertising rules to limit payments to newspapers' published commercial rates and requires them to file those rates with courts. These changes apply to notices published on or after July 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires competitive bidding for notices to lower costs, promoting fiscal responsibility in government spending.90% confidence
in committee · North Carolina · House Mar 27, 2025

HB 526: Onslow County Sheriff's Office/Funds.

HB 526 allocates $209,000 in one-time state funds to Onslow County to establish a drug testing laboratory at the Sheriff's Office. This funding directly supports the sheriff's office in improving the speed and accuracy of drug testing for local law enforcement investigations. The bill directs the Office of State Budget and Management to provide the grant for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It will become effective on July 1, 2025.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $209k state funds for Onslow County drug lab, directly funding public safety via state budget appropriation.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAllocates $209k for sheriff's drug testing lab to improve law enforcement investigations, directly funding a criminal justice operations component.90% confidence
in committee · North Carolina · House Mar 27, 2025

HB 523: School Social Workers/Master's Pay.

HB 523 allows certified school social workers in North Carolina public schools to qualify for education-based salary supplements if they hold a master's degree (or higher), regardless of whether a master's degree is required for their state license. This directly affects school social workers who meet the degree requirement but previously might have been ineligible due to licensure rules. The bill amends state law to include them in the eligibility group for these supplements, which were previously limited to certain roles like school nurses or personnel where a master's degree was licensure-required. The law appropriates $500,000 for the 2025-2026 school year to fund this change and takes effect July 1, 2025.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands salary supplements for school social workers with master's degrees, directly supporting educator compensation and removing eligibility barriers in education funding.95% confidence
Tricia Cotham (R) Mike Schietzelt (R) · 26 co-sponsors
in committee · North Carolina · House Mar 27, 2025

HB 544: Tax Credit for Rehabilitated Corporate Campus.

HB 544 creates a 40% state tax credit for businesses that spend at least $10 million rehabilitating eligible historic corporate campuses in North Carolina. To qualify, properties must be certified historic sites (listed on the National Register and locally designated), formerly served as corporate headquarters, occupy at least 20 acres, have an 80% vacancy rate for two years, and meet preservation requirements. The credit applies to rehabilitation costs incurred on or after January 1, 2026, and is tied to federal credit eligibility. This policy directly affects businesses planning major renovations of qualifying historic corporate properties.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates 40% tax credit for corporate rehab, directly advancing tax policy through targeted relief for qualifying businesses.95% confidence
John Blust (R) Alan Branson (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · North Carolina · House Mar 27, 2025

HB 540: Additional Funds for Patriot Star Scholarship.

HB 540 allocates $2 million in recurring state funds from the General Fund to the UNC Board of Governors for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This funding will be directed to the Patriot Foundation to support its existing North Carolina Patriot Star Family Scholarship Program. The bill specifically provides financial resources for the program's operation, without creating new eligibility rules or altering the scholarship's structure. It becomes effective July 1, 2025, and directly affects the scholarship program's budget for that fiscal year.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2M recurring state funds from General Fund to expand scholarship program, directly increasing budget allocation for education and veterans' support.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $2M recurring funds to expand Patriot Star Scholarship program, directly increasing financial aid access for higher education students without restrictions.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAllocates $2M to fund existing Patriot Star Family Scholarship Program for veterans' families, directly advancing veteran education benefits per bill's subjects and summary.95% confidence
Ed Goodwin (R) John Bell (R) Allen Chesser (R) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · North Carolina · House Mar 27, 2025

HB 542: Child Care Mental and Behavioral Services/Funds.

HB 542 appropriates $7.5 million annually from the ARPA Temporary Savings Fund for the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium to expand mental and behavioral health services for children, families, and staff in North Carolina child care facilities and out-of-school programs. The funds, managed by the North Carolina Partnership for Children (NCPC), must supplement existing services and cannot replace current funding, with unused funds remaining available until fully spent. NCPC must distribute the funds to local partnerships and submit annual progress reports detailing services provided, participants served, and recommendations for future initiatives. The bill also establishes a special fund to hold unexpended funds, allowing NCPC to retain up to $5 million in cash annually for future use.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $7.5M from ARPA fund to expand mental health services, supplementing existing programs without replacing them, directly advancing budget allocation for public services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $7.5M to expand child mental health services in childcare settings, supplementing existing care without replacement, directly advancing mental health healthcare access.95% confidence
Donny Lambeth (R) Erin Paré (R) Dean Arp (R) · 15 co-sponsors
in committee · North Carolina · House Mar 27, 2025

HB 538: Equality for All.

HB 538, "Equality for All," expands North Carolina's anti-discrimination laws to protect residents in housing and employment. The bill adds sexual orientation, gender identity, military/veteran status, and genetic information to the list of protected characteristics, prohibiting discrimination by landlords, real estate agents, and employers (with 15+ employees) based on these factors. Key provisions ban refusal to rent/sell property, discriminatory advertising, denial of housing services, and employment decisions based on protected status. It applies broadly to all housing transactions and employment opportunities across the state. The law aims to ensure equal access without requiring proof of discriminatory intent.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly prohibits housing discrimination based on protected characteristics (including gender identity), strengthening tenant protections per Housing subject and discrimination indicators.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits employment discrimination based on protected characteristics, advancing workers' rights in employment under Labor & Employment.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly adds military/veteran status to protected characteristics, prohibiting discrimination in housing and employment, directly supporting veterans' rights.90% confidence
Allison Dahle (D) Deb Butler (D) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · North Carolina · House Mar 27, 2025

HB 539: Revenue Neutral Rate Required.

HB 539 requires North Carolina local governments (like counties and cities) to set property tax rates at a revenue-neutral level following a general property reappraisal. Specifically, it mandates that tax rates for the year after a reappraisal must produce the same total revenue as the previous year, preventing increased tax revenue simply due to higher property values. This applies directly to local governments conducting a general reappraisal, ensuring their tax rates don't automatically rise when property values change. The bill amends existing law to enforce this requirement in the budget ordinance adopted after a reappraisal. It does not change tax rates for years without a reappraisal.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates revenue-neutral property tax rates after reappraisal, preventing automatic tax increases and promoting fiscal responsibility in local budgeting.90% confidence
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