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died · North Carolina · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 813: NC Economic Forecasting Initiative.

This bill establishes the North Carolina Economic Forecasting Initiative within the Kenan-Flagler Business School to collect and analyze county-level economic data. It appropriates $3 million in recurring funds starting in the 2026-2027 fiscal year to support this effort, with the goal of providing policymakers and businesses with data to foster local economic growth. The legislation requires state and local government agencies to cooperate by providing necessary data for accurate forecasting and mandates annual reports to legislative oversight committees beginning in December 2026.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $3M for economic forecasting to improve fiscal management and data-driven policy.90% confidence
died · North Carolina · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 779: Medicaid Rebase.

This bill allocates $319 million from the state's General Fund to North Carolina's Medicaid program to cover anticipated changes in enrollment, service costs, and federal funding rates. The money is designated for the Department of Health and Human Services to use starting in the 2025-2027 fiscal year, with the funding officially beginning retroactively on July 1, 2025. By adjusting available funds based on projected healthcare shifts, the legislation aims to ensure the Medicaid program has sufficient resources to operate as demographics and costs evolve.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $319M from the General Fund to Medicaid, directly funding a public service and strengthening the state's social safety net.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $319M to Medicaid to cover enrollment and cost changes, ensuring program sufficiency and protecting access.95% confidence
Dan Blue (D) Gale Adcock (D) · 15 co-sponsors
died · North Carolina · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 842: CARDINAL Act.

The CARDINAL Act establishes a new state program that provides an additional $1,000 to children born in North Carolina between 2025 and 2028 who receive federal contributions into a specific type of savings account known as a Trump Account. To fund this initiative, the bill redirects $192 million from the state's existing Opportunity Scholarship Grant Fund Reserve, which was originally set aside for the 2026-2027 school year. The legislation also modifies the priority order for awarding opportunity scholarships in 2026-2027, ensuring that students who received grants in the previous year are processed first if funds are insufficient to cover all applicants.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill defunds the Opportunity Scholarship Grant Fund Reserve by redirecting $192M, weakening existing budget allocations for education.90% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill diverts $192M from the state's existing Opportunity Scholarship Grant Fund Reserve, effectively reducing funding available for public education initiatives.85% confidence
Jay Chaudhuri (D) · 4 co-sponsors
died · North Carolina · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 952: Repeal STI Cap on Light Rail/Fund Rail Safety.

This North Carolina bill removes state funding limits on light rail and commuter rail projects and allocates money for rail safety. It amends existing statutes to allow the Department of Transportation to provide more than the current ten percent cap on state funding for these rail initiatives. Additionally, the legislation directs one million dollars from the Highway Fund to the Department of Transportation specifically for safety and security measures on the CATS Blue Lynx rail line. The changes are scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill removes funding caps and allocates $1M from the Highway Fund for rail safety, directly increasing state spending on public transportation.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill removes funding caps and allocates money for rail safety and security, directly advancing public transportation infrastructure.95% confidence
died · North Carolina · House May 7, 2026

HB 1192: Energy and Housing Affordability Act.

HB 1192, known as the Energy and Housing Affordability Act, modifies how electric utilities in North Carolina handle changes in fuel costs and establishes rules for on-site power generation by large customers. The bill requires utilities to provide detailed data on fuel usage and emissions treatment to the Public Service Commission, which will then use a new sharing mechanism to adjust customer rates. Under this mechanism, if fuel costs rise or fall from a baseline, customers and utility shareholders will split the financial impact, with customers covering eighty percent and shareholders absorbing the remaining twenty percent of any variance. Additionally, the act appropriates funds to support a workforce housing loan program aimed at improving housing affordability.
Mike Schietzelt (R) Ben Moss (R) · 11 co-sponsors
signed · North Carolina · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 214: Various Local Provisions VII.

SB 214 removes two specific parcels of land (11.6 acres and 14.4 acres) from the corporate limits of the Town of Four Oaks in Johnston County. The bill directly affects the property owners of these tracts by ending their obligation to pay municipal taxes for tax years starting July 1, 2025. Key provisions include preserving existing tax liens for past taxes and making the change effective June 30, 2025. The bill does not alter current tax collection rights for outstanding obligations prior to the effective date.
in committee · North Carolina · House May 6, 2026

HB 1221: 4-Year Terms/Town of Everetts.

This bill changes how elections are held in the Town of Everetts by requiring them to occur every four years instead of the previous schedule. It directly affects the town's residents and its elected officials, specifically the mayor and the three members of the board of commissioners. Under the new rules, these officials will serve four-year terms starting with elections in 2027, and the voting process will remain nonpartisan. The law applies to any election held on or after the date it becomes effective, ensuring a consistent four-year cycle for future races.
in committee · North Carolina · House May 6, 2026

HB 1223: Reenact Funding/Mecklenburg Emergency Pension Fund.

This bill renews and expands funding for the Emergency Pension Fund that supports sworn law enforcement officers in Mecklenburg County. It does this by reinstating a $2 fee on criminal court costs for convictions or guilty pleas, while excluding minor traffic violations with small fines or short jail sentences. The collected money must be turned over to the county's Officers Relief Board, and courts will need to submit detailed records of these fees. The changes take effect on October 1, 2026, and apply to cases occurring on or after that date.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill funds emergency pension relief for sworn law enforcement officers, directly supporting the corrections and law enforcement sectors.85% confidence
in committee · North Carolina · Senate May 6, 2026

SB 1078: 9th Senatorial District Local Act-2.

This bill is a local act that applies exclusively to North Carolina's 9th Senatorial District. It contains no substantive policy changes, funding allocations, or new regulations. The legislation serves only to formally relate to the district and becomes effective immediately upon passage.
in committee · North Carolina · House May 6, 2026

HB 1224: Local Governments Assisting Affordable Housing.

This bill grants the City of Winston-Salem the authority to exempt or reduce system development fees for affordable housing projects. Under the new rules, the city must establish its own specific criteria to determine which developments qualify for these financial incentives. The legislation applies only to Winston-Salem and allows the local government to lower costs for water or sewer services for qualifying affordable housing builders.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief via fee exemptions for affordable housing, aligning with support indicators for tax relief.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill grants authority to reduce fees for affordable housing, directly advancing housing development and accessibility.95% confidence
Kanika Brown (D) · 1 co-sponsor
died · North Carolina · Senate May 6, 2026

SB 1077: City of New Bern Even-Year Elections.

This bill amends the City of New Bern's charter to shift regular municipal elections from odd-numbered even-numbered years to even-numbered even-numbered years, starting in 2030. The change directly affects the city's mayor and board of aldermen by altering the schedule for their nonpartisan elections and runoff procedures. Additionally, the legislation extends the terms of officials whose current mandates expire in 2029 to ensure they serve until the new election cycle begins. The act also maintains existing rules for filling vacancies on the board of aldermen through appointments or special elections.
in committee · North Carolina · Senate May 6, 2026

SB 1075: Restore Down-Zoning Auth./Military Counties.

This bill restores the ability of local governments in Craven, Carteret, Onslow, Jones, and Lenoir counties to propose down-zoning changes without needing permission from every property owner. Previously, a law required unanimous consent from all affected landowners to reduce development density or limit permitted uses, but this legislation removes that requirement for these specific military host counties. The change applies retroactively to December 11, 2024, meaning any down-zoning efforts initiated after that date can proceed under the new rules.
Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill removes unanimous consent requirement for down-zoning, which limits housing development density and restricts housing supply in affected counties.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill facilitates down-zoning in military host counties to accommodate military bases, indirectly supporting veteran housing and community stability.85% confidence
Bob Brinson (R) · 3 co-sponsors
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