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died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 305: Community Emergency Response Training.

SB 305 allocates $3 million in recurring state funds to North Carolina's Department of Public Safety for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill directs the Division of Emergency Management to use these funds to expand CERT training and actively promote community participation through partnerships with local organizations. Key provisions include establishing new training sessions and developing outreach strategies to encourage broader community engagement in emergency preparedness. This funding directly supports residents and local groups participating in CERT programs, focusing on practical disaster response skills. The bill becomes effective July 1, 2025.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $3M recurring funds for CERT program, directly supporting budgetary appropriations for public safety services.90% confidence
Kandie Smith (D) Woodson Bradley (D) · 1 co-sponsor
died · North Carolina · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 400: Bentley's Law.

HB 400, "Bentley's Law," requires defendants convicted of certain felony death-by-vehicle offenses (specifically violations of G.S. 20-141.4 subsections (a1), (a5), or (a6)) to pay child support as restitution to the minor children of the deceased victim. The court must order payments until each child turns 18 and graduates high school, considering the child’s needs, living standards, and custody arrangements. Payments are made to the clerk of court for distribution to the surviving parent or guardian within 10 days, with enforcement treated as a civil judgment. This law directly affects children of victims in these specific vehicular homicide cases and mandates financial support through the criminal sentencing process.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates restitution payments to victims' children, strengthening victims' rights and court oversight in criminal cases per bill's focus on victims' rights and restitution distribution.95% confidence
Mike Clampitt (R) · 7 co-sponsors
died · North Carolina · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 5: NC Constitutional Carry Act.

HB 5, the NC Constitutional Carry Act, allows any U.S. citizen aged 18 or older to carry a concealed handgun without a permit, effective upon enactment. This directly affects most adult residents who are not prohibited from firearm ownership under existing state or federal law. The bill removes the permit requirement for concealed carry (per new Section 14-415.35(a)), while maintaining all existing prohibitions - such as for felons, domestic violence offenders, or those under indictment. It also preserves the ability to obtain permits for reciprocity or other purposes, and continues allowing officials with permits to carry while on duty. The law does not change restrictions for prohibited individuals, who remain barred from concealed carry.
Jay Adams (R) Keith Kidwell (R) Ben Moss (R) · 23 co-sponsors
died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 18, 2025

SB 297: Nursing Fellows and Curric. Support Funds/WSSU.

SB 297 establishes a Nursing Fellows Program at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) to provide forgivable loans to nursing students. The program offers up to $5,000 per semester (or $2,500 per summer) for tuition, books, and fees toward a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing Education (MSN) degree, contingent on recipients committing to work as nurses or nursing instructors in North Carolina. Eligibility requires WSSU nursing degree completion within 10 years, North Carolina RN licensure, and a demonstrated commitment to serve in-state, with loan forgiveness tied to employment in qualifying nursing roles after graduation.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds via forgivable loans for nursing education, directly increasing budgeted spending on higher education programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides forgivable loans for nursing students at WSSU, funding higher education access and workforce development through financial aid.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds nursing education through forgivable loans to increase healthcare workforce, requiring graduates to work in NC nursing roles, directly advancing healthcare workforce capacity.95% confidence
Dan Blue (D) Paul Lowe (D) · 6 co-sponsors
died · North Carolina · House Mar 17, 2025

HB 62: Farmers Protection Act.

HB 62, the Farmers Protection Act, prohibits banks from denying or canceling financial services to farmers based on their greenhouse gas emissions, fertilizer use, or machinery type. It creates a rebuttable presumption that banks violating this rule are acting on ESG (environmental, social, governance) commitments, requiring banks to prove decisions were financially motivated. Banks must annually attest to compliance under penalty of perjury, and violations may result in civil penalties up to $10,000 per incident. The law directly affects farmers, banks, credit unions, and state financial associations by restricting discriminatory lending practices tied to environmental factors.
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill blocks banks from considering greenhouse gas emissions/fertilizer use (environmental factors) in financial decisions, weakening ESG-driven environmental protections by removing incentives for sustainable farming practices.85% confidence
Jennifer Balkcom (R) Neal Jackson (R) Jimmy Dixon (R) · 32 co-sponsors
died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 17, 2025

SB 284: Guilford County Schools Funding Requests.

SB 284 allocates $8.3 million in state funds to Guilford County Schools for the 2025-2026 school year. Specifically, $5 million will expand high-dosage tutoring programs by hiring more tutors, broadening subject areas, and increasing session availability. An additional $3.3 million will support learning hubs designed to help at-risk students complete graduation requirements and improve graduation rates. The bill directly affects Guilford County Schools students and staff through these targeted academic support programs.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $8.3M state funds for school programs under appropriations, directly increasing public education funding per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $8.3M for tutoring expansion and learning hubs to support at-risk students, directly increasing educational funding and program access.95% confidence
Gladys Robinson (D) · 1 co-sponsor
died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 17, 2025

SB 226: Align Benefits for Firefighters with Cancer.

SB 226 expands eligibility for death benefits under North Carolina's Public Safety Employees' Death Benefits Act to include firefighters who die from specific cancers. It adds any cancer diagnosed after January 1, 2022, that qualified a firefighter for benefits under the Firefighters' Cancer Insurance Program (or its predecessor, the Health Benefits Pilot Program) to the list of cancers presumed to be "killed in the line of duty." This means firefighters receiving cancer benefits under the program will automatically qualify for death benefits if they later die from that cancer. The bill also permanently establishes the Cancer Insurance Program as the successor to the pilot program and allocates $2 million annually for related death benefits starting July 1, 2025.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands death benefits requiring additional state appropriations for essential public safety program, aligning with budgeting subject and funding indicator.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands death benefits for firefighters with cancer, strengthening worker protection and benefits under public safety programs.95% confidence
Lisa Barnes (R) Todd Johnson (R) · 14 co-sponsors
died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 17, 2025

SB 289: Funds for the Stagville Memorial Project.

This bill allocates $237,000 from the General Fund for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to fund an art installation honoring Stagville descendants' history. The funds will support The Stagville Memorial Project's design and development of the installation on land near Durham's Museum of History. The appropriation becomes effective July 1, 2025, and is a one-time (nonrecurring) funding measure.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates $237k from General Fund for memorial project, directly advancing budgetary funding under appropriations subject.95% confidence
Natalie Murdock (D) · 1 co-sponsor
died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 17, 2025

SB 285: Teacher Salary Supplement/Guilford Cnty Schs.

SB 285 authorizes supplemental funding for teacher and qualifying school administrator salary supplements in North Carolina for the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium, specifically including Guilford County Schools as an eligible recipient. The bill establishes a funding formula based on county-specific factors like property values, household income, and tax rates to determine allocations, with a maximum of $5,000 per State-funded teacher. Eligible school districts must use these funds to supplement, not replace, existing non-State funding for teacher salaries. The bill directly affects teachers and administrators in eligible school districts across the state, with Guilford County explicitly named as an eligible jurisdiction.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes supplemental state funding for teacher salaries, increasing education budget allocations through targeted appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes supplemental teacher salary funding with $5,000 per teacher cap, directly supporting educator compensation and school district budgets.90% confidence
Gladys Robinson (D) · 1 co-sponsor
died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 17, 2025

SB 288: Funds for Pauli Murray Center.

SB 288 appropriates $150,000 in one-time state funds for the Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice in Durham. The bill directs these funds to develop the "Pauli Murray Center Green," which will improve physical access to the center while also providing stormwater drainage systems. The funds are allocated for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and become effective July 1, 2025. This is a funding bill, not a policy change, directly supporting the center's infrastructure.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $150k for public infrastructure project under state budget appropriations, directly funding a public center's facilities.90% confidence
Natalie Murdock (D) · 1 co-sponsor
died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 17, 2025

SB 282: Clubhouse Expansion.

SB 282 aims to expand access to clubhouse model psychosocial rehabilitation programs for adults with severe mental illness in North Carolina who are Medicaid beneficiaries. It requires the Department of Health and Human Services to develop a statewide reimbursement plan by December 2025, including incentives for clubhouse accreditation, consistent payment rates across managed care organizations, and staff training. The bill also appropriates $2.5 million annually (2025-2027) from the General Fund to the North Carolina Clubhouse Coalition to support member clubhouses for program expansion, accreditation, or staff training. This directly affects Medicaid-funded clubhouses, managed care organizations, and the coalition itself. The plan must be reported to the legislature by December 2025, with implementation effective July 2025.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $2.5M annually (2025-2027) for mental health programs, directly increasing state budget allocation for public services under APPROPRIATIONS/BUDGETING subjects.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands mental health rehabilitation programs to reduce recidivism, aligning with criminal justice reform goals of improving offender rehabilitation and reducing reoffending.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands mental health access via Medicaid-funded clubhouse programs with $2.5M annual appropriation. Directly advances healthcare services for severe mental illness.95% confidence
Natalie Murdock (D) · 4 co-sponsors
died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 17, 2025

SB 283: Expand Sickle Cell Disease Programs and Svcs.

SB 283 appropriates $1.678 million annually in recurring funds (plus supplemental nonrecurring funds) to expand sickle cell disease services for North Carolina's estimated 7,000+ patients. It directly funds six medical centers (including Duke, UNC Chapel Hill, and Atrium Health) for comprehensive care, creates transition coordinator positions to support youth moving from pediatric to adult care, and provides grants to community organizations in underserved areas. The bill also allocates funds to develop a statewide emergency department toolkit for better acute care and supports the state's sickle cell program with new staff positions. All funding is allocated for the 2025-2027 biennium and becomes effective July 1, 2025.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds expanded sickle cell care for 7,000+ patients via medical centers, transition coordinators, and community grants, directly advancing healthcare access and underserved care.95% confidence
Gladys Robinson (D) · 5 co-sponsors
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