HB 8 requires all North Carolina state departments, community colleges, and local school systems to prioritize purchasing compostable or recyclable materials for food service and supplies, where economically feasible. It mandates annual reporting on purchases of these materials and recycling collections to the Department of Environmental Quality. The bill also directs UNC's Policy Collaboratory to study food service ware impacts and requires legislative and state park pilot programs to reduce single-use food service ware. These provisions directly affect state agencies and schools responsible for procurement and waste management, aiming to reduce single-use waste through policy changes rather than bans.
SB 117 updates North Carolina's Uniform Commercial Code to govern transactions involving "controllable electronic records" (e.g., digital assets like blockchain-based tokens or programmable contracts). It defines key terms like "controllable electronic record" and establishes rules for transferring control - requiring a buyer to have exclusive power to benefit from and restrict access to the record. The bill protects "qualifying purchasers" (those who buy in good faith for value) from claims by others over the same digital asset, while clarifying that standard filings under Article 9 of the Commercial Code do not create notice of ownership claims. This directly affects businesses and individuals engaging in digital asset transactions, excluding existing categories like bank accounts or electronic money from these new rules.
This bill (SB 108) is a procedural measure with no substantive policy content. The bill text states only that it "relates only to the 10th Senatorial District" and specifies it becomes effective upon enactment. It does not describe any construction projects, funding mechanisms, or policy changes affecting Johnston County or Johnston Community College. The title appears misleading, as the actual bill text contains no provisions related to construction or education funding. This appears to be a reference bill with no concrete policy impact.
The bill title "SB 328: Age 21 Hemp-Derived Consumables" appears to be incorrect based on the provided text. The actual bill is titled "AN ACT TO UPDATE THE UNDERGROUND UTILITY SAFETY AND DAMAGE PREVENTION ACT" (not related to hemp).
This bill updates North Carolina's underground utility safety rules by defining key terms (like "tolerance zone" for pipeline protection), requiring utility operators to mark facilities within 3 business days (10 days for subaqueous facilities), and mandating excavators to provide advance notice (3-12 days for land, 10-20 days for water areas).
It specifies safety practices near pipelines (e.g., hand-digging within 24 inches of high-risk lines) and exempts small residential gardening, agricultural work under 12 inches deep, and single-family property projects.
The bill does not address hemp products, age restrictions, or consumables - these terms are unrelated to the actual content.
HB 697 establishes North Carolina's first licensure requirements for genetic counselors. The bill creates a 5-member Genetic Counselors Licensure Board (with 3 licensed counselors, 1 physician, and 1 public member) to regulate the profession. Key provisions include defining "genetic counseling," setting standards for licensure (requiring ABGC certification or equivalent), establishing temporary licenses for interns, and granting the Board authority to issue, deny, suspend, or revoke licenses. This directly affects genetic counselors practicing in North Carolina, requiring them to obtain a license to legally provide services. The bill does not change healthcare access or funding but sets professional standards for this specific healthcare role.
SB 101 protects funds in North Carolina's 529 education savings accounts and ABLE accounts (for people with disabilities) from being seized by creditors. It ensures that money used for qualifying purposes - like education expenses for 529s or disability-related costs for ABLEs - cannot be claimed through liens, garnishments, or judgments. The bill repeals an existing law that previously allowed such claims and applies to actions filed after September 1, 2025. This directly affects account owners, beneficiaries, and contributors who use these funds for permitted purposes.
HB 819 creates North Carolina's Longitudinal Data System, which links student education data (like test scores, graduation records, and course enrollment) with workforce data (such as employment and wages) to track student outcomes. It directly affects public schools, universities, the Department of Public Instruction, and workforce agencies by requiring them to share de-identified student data through this centralized system. Key provisions include strict privacy safeguards (complying with FERPA and HIPAA), mandatory data security plans, a 5-year limit on linking education and workforce data, and annual reporting requirements for the system's oversight body. The bill aims to improve education policy decisions while ensuring data privacy and security for students.
HB 590 establishes licensing requirements for medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals in North Carolina, directly affecting radiographers, radiation therapists, sonographers, and others performing these procedures. The bill creates a new "Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners" to set education standards, administer licensing exams, and ensure practitioners are "educationally prepared and clinically competent." It requires all non-licensed practitioners (e.g., radiographers, radiation therapists) to hold a state license before performing procedures involving ionizing radiation or medical imaging, with limited exemptions for licensed physicians. The law aims to protect patients by mandating standardized training and oversight for these technical roles.
This is a procedural resolution (SR 762) confirming the Governor's appointment of Jocelyn Mitnaul Mallette as Secretary of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. It directs the North Carolina Senate to formally consider her confirmation, as required by state law and the state constitution. The resolution does not create new policy or affect any constituents; it solely addresses the confirmation process for a specific state department head. The bill was filed on May 5, 2025, and advanced to the Senate floor for consideration.
This Senate Resolution (SR 766) formally asks the North Carolina Senate to confirm D. Reid Wilson's appointment as Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). It follows state law requiring Senate confirmation for heads of state departments, directly affecting DEQ's leadership structure. The resolution does not create new policy but initiates the confirmation process for Wilson, who was appointed by the Governor pending Senate action.
This resolution formally asks the North Carolina Senate to confirm Governor Josh Stein's appointment of Leslie Cooley Dismukes as Secretary of the Department of Adult Correction. It follows standard procedure where the Governor nominates a department head and the Senate must provide advice and consent under state law. The bill does not change any policies or create new programs - it solely addresses the confirmation process for this specific appointment.
HB 352 exempts the towns of Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina from North Carolina's standard competitive bidding rules for public infrastructure projects. To use this exemption, town councils must adopt a resolution approving each project, conduct annual audits of all such contracts, publicly disclose awarded contracts, and document their justification for bypassing bidding. The bill applies to contracts entered into on or before December 31, 2030. This change directly affects these two towns' procurement processes for infrastructure work like roads or utilities.
