HB 74 is a technical corrections bill that extends deadlines for unspent state grants. It prevents certain nonrecurring grants (originally set to revert to the state on December 31, 2024) from reverting, keeping them available for expenditure until used or until the end of the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This directly affects non-state entities (like local governments or nonprofits) that received these grants but hadn’t spent them by the original deadline. The bill makes no new policy changes - only adjusts existing budget rules to avoid unintended loss of funds. It is purely procedural, with no substantive policy shifts.
HJR 1007 is a joint resolution that sets the adjournment and reconvening dates for the 2025 General Assembly. It directs the House of Representatives and the Senate to adjourn on Thursday, April 17, 2025, and reconvene on Monday, April 28, 2025, at 12:00 noon.
HB 58 modifies local election rules across North Carolina. It extends Kittrell's mayor and commissioners' terms from two to four years, changes Asheboro's school board to seven partisan-elected members (down from 11) with four-year staggered terms, and eliminates a mandatory school funding floor for Scotland County. The bill also establishes residency districts for Anson County commissioners, clarifies vacancy procedures for Caswell County, and allows Scotland County to set school budgets without state-mandated funding minimums. These changes directly affect local governments and school boards in multiple counties, altering election structures and budget authority.
HB 47, the Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 - Part I, allocates $524 million from the Helene Fund to support recovery efforts in North Carolina counties impacted by Hurricane Helene. The bill directs funds to specific programs including home reconstruction ($120 million), agricultural crop loss assistance ($200 million), road and bridge repairs ($100 million), small business infrastructure grants ($55 million), debris removal ($20 million), fire department equipment ($10 million), and tourism promotion ($4 million). These resources directly assist residents, farmers, local governments, and businesses in designated hurricane-affected counties by addressing immediate rebuilding needs and supporting economic recovery. The bill requires programs to align with federal disaster recovery guidelines to maximize potential federal reimbursement, with reporting requirements for certain initiatives.
HJR 157 is a procedural resolution inviting Governor Josh Stein to address a joint session of the North Carolina General Assembly on March 12, 2025. It directs a committee of five House members and five Senate members to extend the invitation and specifies that the governor's cabinet, Council of State members, and state judges may attend. This resolution does not create new policy or affect any laws; it solely schedules a ceremonial address. The invitation is effective upon ratification, as noted in the resolution's text.
SB 115 is a procedural bill that authorizes specific appointments to North Carolina public offices based on recommendations from legislative leaders. It appoints individuals to positions such as Special Superior Court Judge, members of the North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Child Care Commission, Building Code Council, and community college boards. The bill fills both new terms and unexpired terms, with appointments expiring between 2025 and 2032. It does not create new policies or alter existing laws, but rather formalizes appointments for existing boards and commissions. This bill is a routine legislative action to staff public offices as required by statute.
This procedural bill (SJR 2) sets the official reconvene date for North Carolina's 2025 legislative session. It directs the General Assembly to adjourn on January 8, 2025, after organizing, and reconvene on January 29, 2025, at noon. The resolution follows existing law (G.S. 120-11.1) and applies only to the session's organizational schedule. It does not change any substantive laws or affect constituents.
Senate Bill 921 proposes a constitutional amendment to require all voters in North Carolina to present photographic identification before voting, regardless of whether they vote in person or by mail. The bill directs the General Assembly to create specific rules for what counts as valid photo ID and allows for potential exceptions. This measure will be put to a public vote at the statewide general election on November 3, 2026, where voters will decide whether to adopt the new requirement. If approved by a majority of voters, the change becomes part of the state constitution; if rejected, it has no effect.
Senate Bill 382 provides financial and regulatory support to North Carolina communities affected by Hurricane Helene. The bill transfers $227 million from the state's savings reserve to a dedicated disaster recovery fund and extends licenses for mental health and substance use facilities in the impacted areas. It also clarifies that public school employees must be paid for missed instructional days in late 2024 and allows the University of North Carolina at Asheville to use leftover tuition grant money for general university needs. Additionally, the legislation permits state health officials to temporarily waive certain rules for local confinement facilities during declared emergencies.
This resolution directs North Carolina's Secretary of State to formally request Congress to call a constitutional convention aimed at imposing term limits on members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. The bill specifies that this application will be combined with similar requests from other states to reach the two-thirds threshold required to trigger the convention, while remaining separate from applications for other constitutional changes. It establishes this request as a continuing application that remains active until enough states have submitted identical petitions. Ultimately, the measure does not change any current laws but serves as an official step in the process of potentially amending the U.S. Constitution.
This bill appoints individuals to various public offices in North Carolina based on recommendations from the Speaker of the House and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. It directly affects multiple state boards, including those for community colleges, athletic trainers, and the arboretum, as well as specific commissions and a potential superior court judgeship. The legislation fills unexpired terms for these positions with named individuals, specifying their names, counties, and the dates their terms will end. Additionally, the bill corrects previous appointment errors by repealing conflicting sections and updating the appointment details for one council member.
This bill confirms the appointment of Roger E. "Chip" Hawley as the Director of the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. Under state law, the Governor's choice for this leadership role must be approved by the General Assembly before it becomes official. The resolution validates Hawley's appointment for a term starting July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2029. Once ratified, the measure allows Hawley to officially begin his duties as the head of the state's primary investigative agency.
