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died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SB 692: Reduce Parent Copays/Subsidized Child Care.

SB 692 reduces the copayment rate for subsidized child care in North Carolina from 10% to 5% of a family's gross income. This directly affects low-income families who qualify for state-subsidized child care services. The bill amends existing law to lower the percentage parents pay for care, while maintaining the same blended and part-time care calculations (83% and 75% of full-time copayments, respectively). The change takes effect on July 1, 2025.
Mujtaba Mohammed (D) Sydney Batch (D) · 3 co-sponsors
died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SB 691: In-State Tuition Equity.

SB 691 would allow certain non-citizens, including those without lawful immigration status, to pay in-state tuition at UNC constituent institutions and North Carolina community colleges. To qualify, students must have graduated from a North Carolina high school or earned a high school equivalency diploma in the state, attended North Carolina schools for two consecutive years before high school, and (if undocumented) submit an affidavit about applying for legal status. The bill requires colleges to use a centralized process for residency determination and ensures all applicant information remains confidential. It takes effect July 1, 2025, applying to the 2025-2026 academic year.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands higher education access for qualifying non-citizens by enabling in-state tuition rates, directly advancing educational access policies.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationAllows undocumented students to pay in-state tuition, advancing immigrant integration and access to higher education services.95% confidence
Mujtaba Mohammed (D) Graig Meyer (D) · 5 co-sponsors
died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SB 658: Funds/Greensboro Blandwood Mansion.

SB 658 appropriates $1 million from the state General Fund to Preservation Greensboro Incorporated for the operating expenses and restoration of the historic Blandwood Mansion in Greensboro. The mansion, built in the 19th century and formerly home to Governor John Motley Morehead, is directly affected by this funding. The bill directs the Office of State Budget and Management to provide a one-time grant to cover preservation costs for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This is a straightforward funding measure with no policy changes beyond allocating state resources for historic site maintenance.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $1M from General Fund for historic preservation, directly advancing budget allocation for cultural resources per bill's funding language.95% confidence
died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SB 498: Funds for Beaufort's Boat Docks.

SB 498 appropriates $12 million from North Carolina's General Fund to the Town of Beaufort for specific upgrades and repairs to its boat docks. The bill directs this nonrecurring funding for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, targeting infrastructure improvements at the town's waterfront facilities. It becomes effective July 1, 2025, if enacted. The bill is currently pending in the legislative process (last action: withdrawn from committee on March 26, 2025) and has not yet become law.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $12M from General Fund for infrastructure upgrades, directly advancing public spending allocation per budgeting topic.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill appropriates $12M for boat dock infrastructure upgrades, directly funding transportation-related infrastructure under TRANSPORTATION subject in bill's classification.95% confidence
died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 25, 2025

SB 313: Supporting Small Farmers for NC's Future Act.

SB 313 establishes a $15 million grant program to support small North Carolina farmers with annual gross cash farm income under $1 million. The program provides financial assistance for essential farm inputs, equipment, and operational improvements to eligible farmers who meet income and residency requirements. Grants will be prioritized based on financial hardship, need, and farm size, with the Department of Agriculture administering the fund and an advisory committee monitoring effectiveness. This act directly affects small-scale farmers seeking to improve their operational viability through targeted financial support.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $15M in state funds via appropriations for farm grants, directly funding a public program under budgeting subject.95% confidence
Kandie Smith (D) · 3 co-sponsors
died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 25, 2025

SB 397: Invest in Durham's Ed/Athletic Infrastructure.

SB 397 allocates a one-time $4.5 million state funding to Durham County for capital improvements and repairs to public school buildings, athletic fields, and other school facilities. The funds target deferred maintenance needs specifically for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This bill directly benefits Durham County public schools by providing resources for infrastructure upgrades. It becomes effective July 1, 2025.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $4.5M state funds via appropriations for school infrastructure, directly advancing public service funding through budgetary allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $4.5M for Durham public school infrastructure repairs, directly funding K-12 facility upgrades per bill summary.95% confidence
Sophia Chitlik (D) · 1 co-sponsor
died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 25, 2025

SB 404: RIC FLAIR Act.

SB 404 (the RIC FLAIR Act) appropriates $500,000 from the state General Fund to study the feasibility of creating a professional wrestling museum in North Carolina. The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources must complete this study by July 1, 2026, and report findings to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee. This bill does not create the museum but authorizes a preliminary study, directly affecting state funding and the department responsible for the research.
Jay Chaudhuri (D) Danny Britt (R) · 1 co-sponsor
died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 25, 2025

SB 440: 2025 Governor's Budget.

SB 440, the "Current Operations Appropriations Act of 2025," allocates base budget funding for North Carolina's state departments, agencies, and universities for the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium. It specifies exact funding amounts for all state operations, including $12.94 billion for public instruction, $8.83 billion for health and human services, and $4.24 billion for the University of North Carolina system. The bill directs all state entities to spend within these allocated amounts, with unused funds reverting to the appropriate fund at year-end. As a routine budget measure, it does not create new policies or affect specific groups beyond funding existing state services.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates specific funding amounts for public instruction ($12.94B), health services ($8.83B), and UNC system ($4.24B), directing state entities to spend within these budgets for essential services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $12.94B for public instruction (K-12) funding, directly advancing education budget without restrictions or cuts.95% confidence
Brent Jackson (R) Ralph Hise (R) · 16 co-sponsors
died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 25, 2025

SB 410: Hospital Petition/Discharge Incapable Adults.

SB 410 allows hospitals in North Carolina to ask a court for permission to discharge adult patients (18+) who cannot make or communicate health decisions, when no authorized person (like a family member or legal guardian) will consent to the discharge. Hospitals must first get written agreement from two licensed doctors that the discharge is medically appropriate, and wait five business days after that agreement before filing the court petition. The court must rule on the petition within five business days. This bill directly affects hospitals, incapacitated adult patients, and their authorized decision-makers by creating a new court process for discharge decisions.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects patient rights by requiring medical justification and court oversight for discharging incapacitated adults, aligning with healthcare safeguards.90% confidence
Benton Sawrey (R) · 3 co-sponsors
died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 25, 2025

SB 412: Childcare Subsidy Rate Increase and West Pilot.

SB 412 increases North Carolina's childcare subsidy rates to the 75th percentile of typical market rates starting July 2025, with an additional 10% boost for rural counties and infant/toddler care (birth to 3 years). It allocates $123.5 million annually for 2025-2027 to fund these rate increases for childcare centers and homes. The bill also provides $8 million for a two-year pilot program in western NC regions impacted by Hurricane Helene, managed by regional councils to recruit new childcare providers and establish mentorship for sustainability. The pilot will track new childcare centers, family homes, and slots created across five designated regions, with progress reports required for oversight.
died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 25, 2025

SB 473: Capital for Communities Act.

SB 473 creates the Capital for Communities Special Fund, a dedicated state fund that will receive 3.5% of certain investment earnings (when quarterly returns exceed 7%) from state funds managed by the Treasurer. The fund will provide grants for economic development projects in North Carolina, specifically targeting affordable housing, childcare centers, healthcare facilities addressing shortages, medical research, workforce development, living-wage jobs, and nonprofit education facilities. These grants must directly support community-based initiatives meeting the specified criteria. The bill establishes clear eligibility rules for fund usage but does not detail application processes or allocation priorities.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates dedicated fund from state investment earnings (3.5%) to fund affordable housing, healthcare, and workforce programs, increasing state funding allocation for public services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates grants specifically for 'nonprofit education facilities' through a dedicated fund, directly funding educational infrastructure and programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill specifically targets healthcare facilities addressing shortages and medical research for grants from the dedicated fund, directly advancing healthcare infrastructure and services.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingSB 473 creates a dedicated fund specifically targeting affordable housing projects through state grants, directly advancing housing affordability as a primary focus.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentDirectly funds workforce development and living-wage jobs, advancing employment standards per bill summary and subjects list.95% confidence
Sophia Chitlik (D) · 5 co-sponsors
died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 24, 2025

SB 342: Funds for New Siler City Fire Station.

SB 342 allocates $5 million in one-time state funds to Siler City for constructing a new fire station. The bill directs the Office of State Budget and Management to provide a grant to Siler City for this purpose, effective July 1, 2025. It directly affects Siler City residents and its fire department by funding the new facility's construction. This is a straightforward appropriations bill with no substantive policy changes beyond the funding allocation.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $5M state funds for local fire station construction, directly increasing public infrastructure spending within state budget appropriations.95% confidence
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