HB 923 requires North Carolina counties and cities to remove specific personal information (such as physical addresses and phone numbers, but not names) from public websites when requested by certain legal professionals. Eligible requesters include state judges, prosecutors, public defenders, and federal law enforcement attorneys, who must submit written requests with required details. The bill mandates that local governments remove the information upon valid request, keep requests confidential, and prohibit re-adding the information without a written revocation. It also strengthens protections for law enforcement officers' residence details in personnel files, ensuring such information remains non-public except for safety-related disclosures.
SB 203 amends the City of Wilmington's charter to clarify and expand the city's authority to sell, exchange, or transfer real property while attaching restrictions. It allows the City Council to impose covenants, conditions, or restrictions on property sales to align with city policies or plans, including requiring detailed development proposals from bidders. The bill mandates public notice of proposed transactions at least 10 days before a council vote and requires resolutions authorizing all such sales. This directly affects the City of Wilmington's process for managing public property sales but does not change existing state law governing municipal property transactions.
SB 29 is a procedural bill that references only the 6th Senatorial District in North Carolina. It contains no substantive policy changes or mechanisms, as its text solely states it relates to the district and becomes effective upon enactment. The bill does not alter any laws, affect constituents, or establish new authorities. It appears to be a non-substantive reference bill, likely for administrative or record-keeping purposes within the Senate. No voting record or committee action on policy content is available.
SB 174 authorizes Rutherford County to build community college facilities on Isothermal Community College's campuses within the county, overriding certain existing laws that would otherwise restrict such construction. The bill allows the county to finance these buildings through specific funding methods (like bonds under Chapter 159 of state law), temporarily transfer college property as security for financing, and then lease the completed buildings back to the college under agreed terms. This directly affects Rutherford County (as the builder) and Isothermal Community College (as the lessee and recipient of the facilities). The law requires the county to consult with the college board during planning and comply with specific state statutes regarding construction and financing.
SB 149 authorizes Henderson County to construct community college buildings (including renovations and repairs) on Blue Ridge Community College's campuses within the county, overriding certain existing procurement laws. The county can finance these projects through bonds or state appropriations, with the college temporarily transferring property as security for financing (returned once paid off), and must lease completed buildings back to the college. This directly affects Henderson County (as the builder) and Blue Ridge Community College (as the lessee), requiring ongoing consultation between the county and college board during construction.
HB 543 requires all applicants for athlete agent registration in North Carolina to undergo a criminal history background check as a condition of obtaining or renewing their license. This directly affects individuals seeking to work as athlete agents within the state, including new applicants and those renewing existing registrations. The bill mandates that applicants pay a $250 fee for the check (as specified in Section 2 of the bill), consent to fingerprinting, and allows the State Bureau of Investigation to conduct the check using state and federal records. All background information remains confidential and is not considered a public record under North Carolina law.
SB 171 allows licensed psychological associates in North Carolina to practice independently without direct supervision after completing 3,000 hours of supervised experience over 24-60 months. This directly affects psychological associates who meet the experience requirement, reducing regulatory barriers to their practice. The bill amends licensing rules to establish this pathway, requiring an application with proof of experience and granting certification as a "health services provider psychological associate." It also updates board composition rules to ensure balanced representation. The changes take effect October 1, 2025.
HB 811 requires North Carolina property assessors to send written notices to property owners within 30 days of a property revaluation. These notices must include the current and prior appraised values, the percentage change, appeal instructions, and tax rates from the previous year. The bill also mandates that budget officers publish an estimate of the revenue-neutral tax rate on government websites by May 15 each year a revaluation occurs, updating it by July 15 after the budget is adopted. This transparency measure applies to all counties conducting revaluations effective on or after January 1, 2025, directly affecting property owners and local government budget processes.
HB 435 clarifies and updates North Carolina's regulations for engineers and land surveyors by reenacting repealed provisions and organizing licensing requirements. It defines "practice of land surveying" to include modern methods like GPS mapping and specifies detailed education/experience rules for land surveyor interns (e.g., requiring four years of surveying curriculum or 10 years of experience) and professionals (e.g., five references from licensed surveyors). The bill applies retroactively to July 1, 2022, affecting individuals seeking or renewing licenses in these professions. It does not create new policy but corrects technical errors in existing law.
HB 429 would have authorized a special license plate for North Carolina vehicle owners supporting the NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine's Turtle Rescue Team. The bill specified a $30 annual fee per plate, with $20 directly funding the Turtle Rescue Team's work rehabilitating turtles, while $10 went to a state fund. However, the bill explicitly states this plate program expired on July 1, 2016, meaning it is no longer active or available for purchase. The legislation primarily affected vehicle owners who chose to buy this specific plate, with the fees supporting the Turtle Rescue Team's wildlife rehabilitation services.
SB 248 would allow adopted individuals to obtain their original birth certificates directly from state vital records offices, without requiring a court order. This bill directly affects adults who were adopted, removing a current barrier to accessing their birth records. The key provision eliminates the need for judicial approval, streamlining the process for adopted persons to access their original birth certificates. The bill passed its first reading on March 10, 2025, and is now under review by the Judiciary Committee.
SB 477 updates North Carolina’s Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) statutes. It allows public access to rare species and habitat locations unless DNCR determines disclosure would cause harm (Section 1), extends lease terms for state recreation areas like Falls Lake to up to 50 years (Section 3), and modernizes rules for publishing historical materials like governors’ papers and colonial records (Section 4). These changes directly affect DNCR’s management of natural resources, state parks, and historical archives. The bill also exempts certain DNCR staff from standard HR rules and clarifies visitor conduct standards (Sections 2 and 5), but these are secondary to the core policy updates.
