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died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 11, 2025

SB 263: 2025 Appropriations Act.

SB 263 is a routine budget bill that allocates funding for North Carolina state agencies' operations during the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium. It provides appropriations from the General Fund, Highway Fund, Highway Trust Fund, and federal block grants (DHHS and NER) as required by existing budget law. The bill formalizes funding levels for ongoing state services without creating new programs or changing eligibility rules. It applies only to the 2025-2027 period and becomes effective July 1, 2025.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates Highway Fund and Trust Fund for transportation infrastructure, maintaining existing funding without cuts or restrictions.95% confidence
Brent Jackson (R) Ralph Hise (R) · 1 co-sponsor
died · North Carolina · House Mar 10, 2025

HB 220: Tabor City/Certain Public Enterprise Funds.

HB 220 would allow the Town of Tabor City to transfer leftover funds from its wastewater system enterprise fund to the town's general fund, but only if the wastewater fund balance exceeds what's needed for operations and future closure costs. The transferred funds would support other town services like roads, parks, or public safety, without affecting how the wastewater system itself operates. This bill specifically applies to Tabor City and does not change the requirements for maintaining the wastewater system. The bill was introduced in 2025 but withdrawn before becoming law.
died · North Carolina · House Mar 10, 2025

HB 221: Tabor City/Railroad Revitalization Project.

HB 221 authorizes the Town of Tabor City to access state and federal railroad revitalization programs to maintain or improve rail service to the town. The bill allows Tabor City to use local property taxes and up to 10% of project costs from town funds - matched by state funds under G.S. 136-44.38 - to support these programs. It specifically enables the town to contract with the North Carolina Department of Transportation for railroad improvements, with all provisions limited to Tabor City. This bill creates a framework for local funding participation but does not mandate specific rail upgrades or changes to existing service.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes Tabor City to access state/federal rail programs, fund improvements via local taxes/state matching, and contract with NC DOT for railroad infrastructure maintenance.95% confidence
died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 10, 2025

SB 252: Funds for Pinetops Fire Department.

SB 252 allocates $150,000 annually from the state general fund to the Town of Pinetops specifically for fire department staffing costs. The funding, effective July 1, 2025, will be provided each year during the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium. This directed grant is intended to address the town's fire department staffing needs without requiring additional applications from Pinetops. The bill provides a concrete, recurring state funding source for this specific operational requirement.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $150k annually from state general fund for fire department staffing, directly increasing public service funding under budget appropriations.95% confidence
died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 6, 2025

SB 181: Increase Funding for Mobile Crisis Units.

SB 181 allocates $2 million annually from the General Fund for the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. This funding will support adding five new mobile crisis teams focused on serving communities with the highest need for mental health, developmental disability, and substance use crisis services. The bill directs these teams to operate within the state’s existing mental health framework, with implementation beginning July 1, 2025. It directly affects residents in underserved areas by expanding access to immediate crisis response through these specialized mobile units.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2M from General Fund for mental health crisis teams, increasing public service funding within budget appropriations.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $2M annually for new mental health crisis teams, expanding access to services in underserved communities within healthcare framework.95% confidence
died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 6, 2025

SB 167: Revise, Study, and Fund LEP Allotment.

SB 167 revises North Carolina's funding for schools supporting students with limited English proficiency (LEP), requiring new allocation rules and a state study. It appropriates $16.2 million annually for 2025-2026 to schools with at least 20 LEP students or 2.5% LEP enrollment, funding classroom staff, materials, and training. Schools must use these funds to supplement, not replace, existing local spending. The bill also mandates a 2025 study to evaluate funding adequacy and recommend improvements to bilingual education programs.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $16.2M annually for LEP student programs, explicitly funding public education services through state budget allocation without replacing local funds.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $16.2M annually for LEP student support, mandates supplemental funding (not replacement), and requires study to evaluate adequacy - directly advances educational access for English learners.95% confidence
Natalie Murdock (D) Graig Meyer (D) · 3 co-sponsors
died · North Carolina · House Mar 6, 2025

HB 49: Filial Debt Fairness Act.

HB 49, the Filial Debt Fairness Act, clarifies North Carolina's filial responsibility law by explicitly stating that adult children are **not liable for debts their parents incurred** (such as medical bills or loans). The bill amends Section 14-326.1 to clarify that while adult children may still face misdemeanor charges for failing to support a sick or unable-to-work parent (without reasonable cause), they cannot be held responsible for their parents' pre-existing debts. This directly affects adult children who might otherwise be sued for their parents' financial obligations. The law aims to prevent unintended liability for parents' debts while maintaining the existing requirement for children to support parents in need.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareClarifies adult children not liable for parents' medical bills, preventing debt collection on healthcare costs and protecting families from financial burden related to health services.95% confidence
Kelly Hastings (R) Donny Lambeth (R) Tim Reeder (R) · 11 co-sponsors
died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 6, 2025

SB 237: Funds for Transitional Housing in Pitt County.

SB 237 appropriates $55,000 from the state General Fund to provide a one-time grant to the nonprofit organization CAREE (Citizens Advocating for Racial Equity and Equality) for its transitional housing programs in Pitt County. The funds, designated as nonrecurring for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, directly support CAREE's existing efforts to assist individuals transitioning from homelessness or unstable housing. The bill becomes effective July 1, 2025, with no new policy requirements or eligibility changes beyond the funding allocation.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $55,000 from General Fund for nonprofit transitional housing program, directly funding essential service without tax impact.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingDirectly funds transitional housing program for homelessness support, advancing affordable housing efforts through state grant allocation.95% confidence
died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 6, 2025

SB 241: Funds for Smith Reynolds Airport MRO Hangar.

SB 241 appropriates $3.5 million from the General Fund to the North Carolina Department of Transportation for the renovation of the Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) hangar at Smith Reynolds Airport in Forsyth County. The funds will cover structural repairs, modernization, HVAC upgrades, and infrastructure improvements to the hangar facility. The bill requires the Department of Transportation to submit quarterly reports on fund usage to the Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee and Fiscal Research Division. This funding directly supports airport operations and maintenance for Forsyth County.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $3.5M from General Fund for airport infrastructure, directly allocating state budget funds for public transportation project under APPROPRIATIONS and BUDGETING subjects.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAppropriates $3.5M for airport hangar renovation, a transportation infrastructure project, directly funding transportation improvements.95% confidence
Paul Lowe (D) · 1 co-sponsor
died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 6, 2025

SB 240: Establish NCSTARS Grant Program.

SB 240 establishes the NCSTARS Grant Program to fund community colleges partnering with public schools and local businesses to create work-based learning programs for students aged 16+ in apprenticeships or preapprenticeships. It provides matching grants of up to $500,000 per year per community college, requiring a 3:1 state-to-local funding match for program costs like student stipends, travel, and staff. The program prioritizes applications modeling the Surry-Yadkin Works FLEET program and mandates annual reports on participation and outcomes. Total funding of $4.75 million is allocated for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, supporting the program through 2028-2029.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds via matching grants ($500k/year) for community college programs, directly advancing budgetary support through appropriations and funding for education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides matching grants to fund work-based learning programs between community colleges and schools, directly advancing educational access and career pathways.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds apprenticeship programs via grants, creating work-based learning pathways for students into employment, directly advancing workforce development and job opportunities.90% confidence
Dave Craven (R) Eddie Settle (R) · 9 co-sponsors
died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 6, 2025

SB 243: Commuter Rail Study/Piedmont Triad.

SB 243 directs North Carolina's Department of Transportation to study the cost and feasibility of a commuter rail service connecting Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point in the Piedmont Triad region. The study must analyze ridership, operating costs, land acquisition, and recommend a management entity, with results due by December 29, 2025. The bill allocates $100,000 from the Highway Fund for this study, which is purely a feasibility assessment with no funding for actual rail construction. It does not create new policy or affect residents directly beyond enabling the study.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $100k from Highway Fund for feasibility study, directly addressing budget appropriation per bill's funding allocation.80% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates $100k for commuter rail feasibility study in Piedmont Triad, advancing public transit planning and infrastructure analysis within transportation topic.85% confidence
Gladys Robinson (D) Michael Garrett (D) · 2 co-sponsors
died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 6, 2025

SB 235: Funds for Town of Macclesfield Equipment.

SB 235 allocates $100,000 from the state General Fund as a one-time grant to the Town of Macclesfield for purchasing local equipment. The bill directly affects Macclesfield by providing funds for its equipment needs, with the money becoming available for use starting July 1, 2025. It is a straightforward funding measure with no new policy requirements or broader impacts.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $100k from General Fund for municipal equipment, directly funding local government operations under appropriations category.95% confidence
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