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in committee · North Carolina · Senate May 4, 2026

SB 1064: Outdoor Advertising Revisions.

This bill updates North Carolina laws to regulate outdoor advertising signs, primarily affecting sign owners and the state Department of Transportation. It requires the Department to issue or deny permits within 30 days, automatically approving applications if no decision is made by then, and limits permit revocations for first-time violations by mandating a 60-day cure period. Additionally, the legislation clarifies rules for cutting vegetation near highway signs, defining specific zones based on speed limits and allowing sign owners to pay a fee to remove trees outside those zones. The bill also restricts the Department from delegating its core regulatory authority to local governments while permitting cooperation on enforcement.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill streamlines permit processes and clarifies vegetation rules near signs, enhancing operational efficiency and safety for transportation infrastructure.75% confidence
Steve Jarvis (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · North Carolina · House May 4, 2026

HB 1155: The People's Right to Amend Act.

HB 1155 proposes to amend the North Carolina Constitution to allow citizens to directly suggest changes to the state's foundational document through a petition process. To place a constitutional amendment on the ballot, supporters must collect signatures from at least 8% of the votes cast for governor in the last election, with a minimum of 3% from each congressional district. If approved by voters, any such amendment must receive a supermajority of 60% support to take effect. The bill also includes safeguards, such as a five-year waiting period before a defeated initiative can be submitted again and a requirement that the initiative process cannot alter the initiative power itself. This measure would be voted on by the public in a special election scheduled for November 3, 2026.
Jordan Lopez (D) Phil Rubin (D) · 13 co-sponsors
in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 1095: Tier System Reevaluation.

This bill directs North Carolina state agencies to stop using the current development tier system for various programs by July 1, 2028, and instead create their own specific criteria based on objective data. It applies to multiple departments, including those responsible for agriculture, transportation, health, and education, which must report their proposed replacement plans to relevant oversight committees by February 1, 2027. The legislation provides $1.1 million in funding to assist agencies in developing these new standards and includes a temporary clause preventing the downgrading of certain economic areas for the next three years. Ultimately, the bill aims to replace the existing tier designations with tailored measures that better align program goals with measurable outcomes.
Robert Reives (D) Howard Penny (R) Donnie Loftis (R) · 25 co-sponsors
in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 1098: Rural Commuter Microtransit Pilot Grant.

This bill creates a new grant program in North Carolina to fund public car and shuttle services in rural counties with low population density. Eligible recipients, such as counties and transit authorities, can use the funds to support commuter travel during peak hours or provide on-demand rides for medical appointments and grocery shopping during off-peak times. To receive funding, applicants must secure a local match of at least 50% and ensure that employers contribute a minimum of 20% for peak-hour commuter services. The program is financed by a $30 million appropriation from the Highway Fund and is scheduled to begin on July 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a new grant program to fund rural public transportation, directly increasing government spending for essential services.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill funds microtransit for medical appointments, improving patient access to healthcare services.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates a grant program to fund rural public transit and commuter services, directly expanding transportation access.95% confidence
Robert Reives (D) · 13 co-sponsors
in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 1108: Constitutional Amendment/Permitless Carry.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment in North Carolina to allow law-abiding citizens to carry firearms openly or concealed without needing a permit. The change would apply to any U.S. citizen who has not been convicted of a violent crime or drug offense and has not been declared mentally incompetent, unless they are on property that is legally posted against carrying weapons. While the amendment removes the requirement for a permit, it states that a permit system will still be maintained to help with reciprocity with other states and to facilitate purchasing weapons. The bill does not take effect immediately but must be approved by voters in a referendum scheduled for the November 3, 2026, general election.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill promotes permitless carry for law-abiding citizens, aligning with criminal justice reform efforts to reduce barriers to self-defense and protect civil rights.85% confidence
Jay Adams (R) Keith Kidwell (R) Ben Moss (R) · 7 co-sponsors
died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 898: Citizens' Tax Relief Circuit Breaker Mods.

This bill directs $250,000 to the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners to fund grants for counties that advertise property tax relief programs. It also modifies the state's homestead circuit breaker program by raising the income eligibility limit to $45,000 for single applicants starting in 2027, with a higher threshold for married couples. Additionally, the law requires counties to report their total tax deferrals to the Secretary of Revenue by September 1 to receive reimbursement for those amounts. These changes take effect for tax years beginning on or after July 1, 2027, and July 1, 2026, respectively.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates funding for tax relief grants and raises income limits for property tax relief, directly supporting lower-income taxpayers.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill funds property tax relief programs and raises homestead circuit breaker limits, directly assisting homeowners with housing costs.85% confidence
Natalie Murdock (D) Mujtaba Mohammed (D) · 7 co-sponsors
died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 910: Expanding Insurance Coverage/Fertility Care.

SB 910 requires health insurance plans in North Carolina that cover pregnancy-related benefits to also cover infertility care for diagnosed individuals. The bill mandates specific coverage limits, including at least four oocyte retrievals, unlimited embryo transfers, and unlimited cycles of intrauterine and intracervical insemination. It also requires insurance to cover fertility preservation services, such as egg or embryo freezing, when a person has a medical condition that could impair their future fertility. This legislation directly affects insurance providers and individuals seeking assisted reproductive technologies or fertility preservation in the state.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance coverage for infertility care and fertility preservation, expanding access to reproductive health services.95% confidence
Natalie Murdock (D) Sophia Chitlik (D) · 6 co-sponsors
died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 935: Increase Number of Magistrates/Mecklenburg.

This bill seeks to increase the number of magistrates authorized to serve in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It amends existing state statutes to raise the minimum requirement and appropriates $236,140 from the General Fund to hire five additional magistrates. The Administrative Office of the Courts will receive these funds starting in the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The new positions become effective on July 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $236,140 from the General Fund to hire five additional magistrates, directly funding a public service.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill funds additional magistrates to improve court capacity and efficiency within the criminal justice system.90% confidence
died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 900: Small Business Investment Grant.

This North Carolina bill establishes the COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Program to provide financial assistance to small businesses that suffered significant economic losses due to the pandemic. To qualify, a business must have had annual receipts of $8 million or less in 2019 and experienced at least a 25% drop in sales tax collections in 2020 compared to 2019. The program offers one-time grants of up to $250,000, with the total funding capped at $250 million, and requires recipients to keep their operations running for six months to avoid having to repay a portion of the grant.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $250M in grants to small businesses, directly increasing funding for economic recovery programs.90% confidence
Kandie Smith (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 1128: Arbor Week Reform.

This bill proposes to officially change the timing of Arbor Week in North Carolina from March to November. It achieves this by amending state law to designate the week containing November 15 as the new Arbor Week. Additionally, the legislation allocates $10,000 to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to create educational materials for these celebrations. The funds are specifically intended for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to support the reorganized observance.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $10,000 to the Department of Agriculture for educational materials, directly funding a public program.80% confidence
Pricey Harrison (D) Phil Rubin (D) Amanda Cook (D) · 8 co-sponsors
died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 933: Funds for Forsyth Tech Boost.

This North Carolina legislation appropriates one million dollars from the state General Fund to Forsyth Technical Community College. The Community Colleges System Office will distribute these recurring funds to the college beginning in the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The money is designated specifically to support the Boost college-to-career program. The bill becomes effective on July 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $1M from the state General Fund to support a community college program, directly increasing public education funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates $1M to a community college specifically to support a college-to-career program, directly advancing educational access and funding.95% confidence
in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 1081: Veterans/Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy/Funds.

This bill establishes a program to provide free hyperbaric oxygen therapy to North Carolina veterans diagnosed with traumatic brain injury or posttraumatic stress disorder. The legislation appropriates $3 million from the state General Fund to a nonprofit organization to deliver approximately 15,000 treatments to an estimated 350 eligible veterans over the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The program includes structured clinical care and requires the provider to submit a detailed report on outcomes and fund usage by June 2027.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $3 million from the General Fund to fund free hyperbaric oxygen therapy for veterans, directly increasing state spending on essential public services.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $3M to provide free hyperbaric oxygen therapy to veterans with TBI and PTSD, expanding access to specialized mental and physical health services.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill allocates $3M to provide free hyperbaric oxygen therapy to veterans with TBI or PTSD, expanding healthcare benefits.95% confidence
Celeste Cairns (R) Grant Campbell (R) Tim Reeder (R) · 62 co-sponsors
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