Budget & Taxes

passed · North Carolina · Senate May 28, 2026

SB 846: Deannex Certain Property/Red Oak.

SB 846 removes two specific parcels of land from the official boundaries of the Town of Red Oak in North Carolina. The bill ensures that property owners within these parcels will no longer pay municipal taxes for the taxable year beginning July 1, 2026, and any future years. Additionally, the legislation clarifies that any outstanding tax liens or special assessments from before the effective date remain valid and can still be collected or enforced.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill removes land from municipal boundaries to eliminate future property taxes for specific owners, reducing municipal revenue.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · North Carolina · House May 22, 2026

HB 1042: Affordable Housing Exemption Modifications.

HB 1042 updates North Carolina's property tax exemptions for nonprofit organizations that provide housing for low- or moderate-income individuals. The bill clarifies that land held by nonprofits for future affordable housing projects can remain tax-exempt for up to five years, with unpaid taxes deferred until the project is completed or the land is no longer used for this purpose. Additionally, the legislation establishes a new specific exemption for affordable rental housing, defining it as developments where more than half the units are rented to tenants earning at or below 80% of the area median income. These changes aim to provide clearer tax incentives for nonprofits developing and operating affordable rental properties.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands property tax exemptions for affordable housing nonprofits, reducing tax burdens on essential low-income housing programs.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill extends property tax exemptions for nonprofits providing affordable housing, facilitating development and funding for low-income housing projects.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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signed · North Carolina · Senate May 21, 2026

SB 1080: Lower Taxes for All NC.

SB 1080 proposes a constitutional amendment to cap North Carolina's state income tax rate at a maximum of 3.5%. If approved by voters in the November 2026 election, this change would prevent the legislature from raising the income tax rate higher than that threshold in the future. The bill applies to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, and requires a majority vote in favor to become law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill caps state income tax rate, providing tax relief and limiting future tax increases, which aligns with supporting budget/tax policies.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · North Carolina · House May 21, 2026

HB 1089: Constitutional Amendment Property Tax Levy Limit.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment that would require the North Carolina legislature to establish a statewide limit on how much local property tax levies can increase each year. The measure also mandates that any local government wanting to raise property taxes beyond this limit must first obtain approval from a majority of voters in that specific area. Because this change alters the state constitution, it will not take effect immediately but will instead be placed on the November 3, 2026, ballot for voters to decide whether to adopt. If approved by the public, the amendment would legally bind the General Assembly to create the specific tax increase caps mentioned in the text.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill imposes a statewide limit on property tax increases, restricting local governments' ability to raise revenue for budgets and services.95% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingLimiting property tax increases restricts local funding for affordable housing development and services.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

passed · North Carolina · House May 18, 2026

HB 1019: Mike Clampitt 1st Responder Tax Fairness Act.

This bill, known as the Mike Clampitt 1st Responder Tax Fairness Act, aims to expand tax exemptions for volunteer fire departments and rescue squads in North Carolina. Specifically, it allows these independent groups, which have two or fewer paid employees and are already exempt from state income tax, to avoid paying a highway use tax on specific emergency vehicles like fire trucks, forest firefighting units, and other emergency service vehicles. The change applies to vehicles when a certificate of title is issued on or after July 1, 2026, ensuring these organizations can acquire necessary equipment without incurring this particular tax. By broadening the existing exemption, the legislation directly benefits volunteer responders who operate outside of local government units.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands tax exemptions for volunteer fire departments, providing fiscal relief and protecting essential emergency services funding.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill exempts emergency vehicles from highway use tax, reducing operational costs for fire and rescue services and supporting transportation infrastructure maintenance.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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signed · North Carolina · Senate Oct 23, 2025

SB 449: Continuing Budget Operations Part IV.

SB 449 modifies North Carolina's disaster recovery funding programs related to Hurricane Helene. It extends interest-only payment periods for Golden LEAF loans to 24 months, caps individual loans at $150,000, and defers repayment for small cities and counties until June 30, 2030, or after FEMA reimbursement decisions. Eligible communities include cities with under 10,000 residents and over 100% budget damage, or counties with under 25,000 residents and over 50% budget damage from Helene. The bill also requires local government grant projects to be ineligible for FEMA Public Assistance reimbursement to qualify for funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDefers loan repayments for disaster-affected local governments, easing budget pressures and aligning with appropriations subject category.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

passed both · North Carolina · House Sep 22, 2025

HB 192: Defund Planned Parenthood and Cost Transparency.

The bill title "Defund Planned Parenthood and Cost Transparency" does not match the actual content of HB 192, which is focused on education funding. This bill raises teacher salaries for the 2025-2026 school year using a new salary schedule (e.g., $5,000 for 0 years experience, $6,823 for 25+ years) and reinstates education-based supplements for advanced degrees ($126-$253 monthly). It appropriates $1.597 billion for salary increases and $8 million for supplements, while directing the North Carolina Collaboratory to study a student-based funding system by February 2026. The bill directly affects public school teachers, instructional support staff, and school psychologists. The title appears to be incorrect based on the provided bill text.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $1.597B for teacher salaries and $8M for education supplements, directly increasing state spending on public education through budgetary allocations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates $1.597B for teacher salary increases and $8M for education-based supplements, directly advancing teacher compensation and funding within K-12 education.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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passed both · North Carolina · House Sep 22, 2025

HB 389: Continuing Budget Operations Part III.

HB 389 establishes a two-year pilot program to create free child care workforce academies across North Carolina, directly affecting individuals seeking careers in child care with no prior experience. The program provides free training, credentialing support (including health screenings and background checks), and stipends ($150 upon completion, $500 after one year of employment) to help participants become lead teachers in licensed child care centers. It allocates $738,000 annually from the General Fund for 2025-2027 to cover tuition and stipends, requiring local partnerships to contribute 25% match. The pilot will launch in Johnston and Wayne counties plus 10 additional regions, with progress reports due by 2026 to evaluate expansion potential. (Note: The bill title "Continuing Budget Operations Part III" appears inconsistent with the actual content; the text focuses on child care workforce training.)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $738k annually for child care workforce academies under budget appropriations, directly funding a public service program.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill funds free training/stipends for child care workforce academies, directly supporting early education teacher development and access to licensed child care centers.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides free training, credentialing, and stipends to support entry into child care workforce, aligning with labor & employment development through workforce investment.90% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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signed · North Carolina · House Aug 6, 2025

HB 125: Continuing Budget Operations.

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $142M for agricultural disaster relief within budget operations, directly funding a specific program through state appropriations.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · North Carolina · House Jul 29, 2025

HB 402: Limit Rules With Substantial Financial Costs.

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires fiscal impact assessments and legislative approval for costly rules, promoting fiscal responsibility in budget management.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes