HB 358 allocates $65.5 million from North Carolina's State Emergency Response Fund to support recovery from Tropical Storm Chantal, primarily benefiting Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Durham, Granville, Moore, Orange, Person, and Wake counties. The funds cover state matching for federal disaster aid ($55 million), direct assistance to individuals ($6 million), a public dashboard tracking spending ($2 million), and repairs to Warren Wilson College and UNC Asheville ($2.5 million) following Hurricane Helene. It requires quarterly reports on fund usage and mandates unspent funds to revert to the Savings Reserve by June 30, 2031. The bill focuses on concrete disaster recovery funding without changing existing policies or creating new programs.
SB 245 would allow residents to apply for or renew driver's licenses remotely, without visiting a physical office. This directly affects people who face challenges traveling to license centers, such as those with disabilities, rural residents, or individuals with busy schedules. The bill would establish a secure online process for these transactions, including identity verification and document submission. Currently pending in the Senate's Rules and Operations committee (after being withdrawn and re-referred to Health Care), it has not yet advanced to a vote.
SJR 776 is a procedural resolution that changes the adjournment and reconvene dates for North Carolina's 2025 legislative session. It adjusts key dates, such as moving the session's adjournment from September 22 to September 25, 2025, and setting reconvene times for subsequent weeks (e.g., October 20 instead of October 21). The bill also restricts the business that can be addressed during reconvened sessions to only conference reports and bills related to disaster recovery that met a July 31, 2025, deadline. This affects the legislature's scheduling flexibility and prioritization of bills during the final weeks of the session.
SJR 774 is a procedural joint resolution confirming Stephanie Lynch's appointment to the North Carolina Investment Authority Board of Directors. It specifically confirms her appointment for a term beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2028, as required by state law (G.S. 147-71.1). The resolution does not create new policies or affect any broader group; it solely confirms the State Treasurer's existing appointment of Lynch to this specific board position. This is a routine confirmation process, not a substantive legislative change.
This joint resolution confirms Governor's appointment of Sallie Shuping-Russell to the North Carolina Investment Authority Board of Directors for a term beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2029. It directly affects the appointee (Sallie Shuping-Russell) and the board, which manages state investment funds. The resolution follows existing law (G.S. 147-71.1) requiring legislative confirmation for such appointments, but does not create new policy or change board responsibilities. This is a procedural confirmation, not a substantive legislative change.
SB 775 is a procedural bill appointing individuals to fill unexpired terms on various North Carolina public boards and commissions. It specifically names people like Richard Parrotte to the State Bar Disciplinary Hearing Commission, Dr. Marc Sosne to Cape Fear Community College’s board, and Joaquin Fuster to the Home Inspector’s Licensure Board. The bill also corrects previous appointment details in other laws (Part III). As a routine appointment measure, it does not create new policies but ensures vacancies are filled as required by law.
SB 55 creates a fast-track court process for property owners or their authorized representatives (like real estate brokers) to remove people occupying residential property without legal right, such as squatters. To qualify, the owner must prove the occupant has no lease, hasn't paid rent, and wasn't invited, while excluding tenants who stayed past their lease term. The process requires a hearing within 48 hours of filing, with removal ordered within 4 hours of the court decision. An appeal requires a $10,000 bond and allows a full trial in district court.
HB 125 establishes budget operations for North Carolina's 2025-2027 fiscal biennium, primarily allocating $142 million in one-time funds for agricultural disaster relief related to 2024 crop losses. It requires recipients to first seek insurance or federal aid before using state funds, and to return state funds if alternative sources are secured. The bill directly affects farmers, institutions of higher education, and other entities receiving disaster aid, mandating transparency through reporting to the State Auditor. Crucially, it prohibits the Governor from using these disaster funds for general budget adjustments or reallocations.
HB 305 modifies sales tax distribution rules for Guilford County municipalities that do not levy property taxes (ad valorem taxes). It allows qualifying municipalities to receive 25% of their per capita sales tax share - calculated under existing law - by adopting a resolution by October 1, 2025. The bill requires the state to deduct this allocation from Guilford County’s total tax proceeds before distributing remaining funds per current rules, ensuring other taxing districts (like fire districts) receive their full share. This change applies only to qualifying Guilford municipalities and expires if Guilford County repeals its Article 46 quarter-cent sales tax.
This bill is a procedural resolution setting specific dates for the North Carolina General Assembly to reconvene after its summer recess in 2025. It requires the legislature to reconvene on August 26, September 22, and October 21, 2025, with strict limits on what can be considered during each session. Only specific matters are allowed, including veto override attempts, appointments, election law bills, litigation challenges, and unfinished conference reports. It directly affects the General Assembly’s ability to work on legislation during these reconvened sessions. As a procedural measure, it does not create new policies but governs the session schedule and agenda.
HB 1015 is a procedural bill that appoints specific individuals to various state boards and commissions based on recommendations from the House Speaker and Senate President. It details appointments such as Reid Williams to the Johnston Community College Board and Joseph Budd to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, with terms expiring between 2026 and 2030. The bill also corrects minor errors in prior appointment records (e.g., fixing names and terms in earlier legislation). This bill does not create new policies or funding - it solely fills existing positions on state boards.
HB 402 requires North Carolina state agencies to assess the financial impact of proposed permanent rules. If a rule would cost affected individuals or businesses $20 million or more over five years, it must be approved by the General Assembly before taking effect. For rules with a $1 million or more annual cost impact, agencies must prepare a fiscal note for review by the Office of State Budget and Management. The bill also mandates a two-thirds vote by agency boards to adopt rules exceeding the $1 million cost threshold. This directly affects state agencies creating regulations and the businesses or residents who would bear the costs of those rules.
