Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

in committee · North Carolina · House Feb 26, 2025

HB 196: Museum of Life and Science Exhibit/Lab/Funds.

HB 196 appropriates $1.5 million from the General Fund to the North Carolina Museum of Life and Science, Inc., for a new biotechnology exhibit and laboratory. The funds will showcase North Carolina's biotech achievements and promote STEM career interest, directly benefiting the museum and students in the state. The bill creates a specific funding mechanism for this educational project, effective July 1, 2025. As a funding allocation, it does not alter laws or regulations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $1.5M from General Fund for museum exhibit, directly funding public STEM education under budgeting.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 3, 2025

HB 673: Neonatal Transport Assistance.

HB 673 provides $656,000 annually from the state General Fund to cover transportation costs for neonatal patients in the UNC Health Care System when insurance denies coverage for ambulance services or mileage. It directly affects newborns requiring critical transport between UNC hospitals and their families, ensuring timely care without financial barriers from insurance denials. The bill requires the UNC Board of Governors to submit annual reports tracking funds used, number of transports covered, and effectiveness. This is a funding mechanism to fill coverage gaps, not a change to insurance rules, and takes effect July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $656,000 annually from state General Fund for neonatal transport, increasing public service funding under budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $656k state funds to cover neonatal transport costs denied by insurance, removing financial barriers to critical healthcare access for newborns.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Children's Health Hospitals

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died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SB 610: Funds for Orphan Roads in Mecklenburg Co.

SB 610 appropriates $5 million from the General Fund and $750,000 from the Highway Fund to fund repairs for Mecklenburg County's "orphan roads" (privately maintained roads used by the public), specifically requiring the North Carolina Department of Transportation to accept Grand Palisades Parkway into the state highway system after upgrades. The bill directly affects residents and schools using the road, including 20 schools with bus routes along it and its role as a potential emergency evacuation route for the Catawba Nuclear Station. Key provisions mandate the state to make necessary improvements to meet highway standards before taking over maintenance. The funding is allocated for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, with the bill effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $5M General Fund and $750k Highway Fund for road repairs, directly allocating state budget resources for infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds road repairs and integrates orphan roads into state highway system, directly advancing transportation infrastructure and maintenance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Public Transit Roads & Highways

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 7, 2025

HB 783: Sidekicks Academy/Funds.

HB 783 appropriates $100,000 from North Carolina's General Fund for Sidekicks Academy, Inc. to support its Durham Public Schools program. The funds will cover $90,000 for student training gear, safety equipment, tournaments, and staff salaries, plus $10,000 for field trips to Taekwondo tournaments, museums, and college events. The program directly serves marginalized students by combining martial arts training, character development, and community support to create a safe learning environment. This is a funding measure with no policy changes, solely providing financial support to an existing community program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $100k from state General Fund to fund educational program serving marginalized students, directly supporting public education budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates $100k from state funds to directly support Durham Public Schools program serving marginalized students through educational martial arts, character development, and safety equipment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Higher Education

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 7, 2025

HB 756: Harmony Empowerment Life Center/Funds.

HB 756 appropriates $100,000 in one-time state funds to the Harmony Empowerment Life Center, a nonprofit organization, to expand its "Never Limit An Athlete's Mind" program. The program directly supports minorities and their families in Wake, Durham, Forsyth, Guilford, Mecklenburg, Union, and Anson counties by improving mental health resources and preparing them for future opportunities. The bill provides a directed grant through the Office of State Budget and Management for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This funding enables the nonprofit to extend its existing services to additional counties without creating new statewide policies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $100k for nonprofit mental health program via state budget, directly funding essential public services as listed in APPROPRIATIONS and BUDGETING subjects.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill appropriates $100k to fund mental health resources via nonprofit program targeting minorities, directly supporting mental health services as stated in subjects and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 17, 2025

SB 289: Funds for the Stagville Memorial Project.

This bill allocates $237,000 from the General Fund for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to fund an art installation honoring Stagville descendants' history. The funds will support The Stagville Memorial Project's design and development of the installation on land near Durham's Museum of History. The appropriation becomes effective July 1, 2025, and is a one-time (nonrecurring) funding measure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates $237k from General Fund for memorial project, directly advancing budgetary funding under appropriations subject.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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died · North Carolina · Senate Feb 21, 2025

SB 106: Funds/Onslow Water and Sewer Authority.

SB 106 appropriates $3 million in one-time state funds from the General Fund to the Onslow Water and Sewer Authority for constructing a water tower specifically serving North Topsail Beach. This bill directly affects the Onslow Water and Sewer Authority (as the recipient) and residents of North Topsail Beach (as the primary beneficiaries of the infrastructure). The key provision is the dedicated funding for the physical construction of the water tower, with the funds allocated for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill becomes effective July 1, 2025, and does not include additional policy changes or regulations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $3M from General Fund for infrastructure project, directly advancing state budget allocation for public utilities and capital spending.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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died · North Carolina · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SB 186: Funds for Ladder Truck for WS Fire Station 19.

SB 186 appropriates $2 million from North Carolina's General Fund to the City of Winston-Salem for a one-time purchase of a ladder truck for Fire Station 19. The funds are directed as a grant specifically for the Winston-Salem Fire Department's Station 19, which serves the local community. This bill creates a nonrecurring allocation for equipment procurement, with no ongoing funding implications. The measure becomes effective July 1, 2025, and directly affects the operational capacity of Station 19.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $2M from state General Fund for fire department equipment, directly funding public safety services through budget allocation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement State Budget

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in committee · North Carolina · House Mar 3, 2025

HB 241: Person County Projects/Funds.

HB 241 allocates $15.8 million in one-time state funds for specific projects in Person County and nearby areas. It provides $10 million for Roxboro’s wastewater plant repairs, $800,000 for Person County’s splash pad construction, and $5 million for Piedmont Community College’s health/trades center equipment. The funds are directed to these specific entities via grants from the Office of State Budget and Management for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill becomes effective July 1, 2025, with no policy changes beyond the funding allocations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $15.8M in state funds for infrastructure (wastewater, parks) and education (college equipment), advancing budget appropriations for public services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $5M for Piedmont Community College's health/trades center equipment, directly funding higher education infrastructure per bill subjects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Higher Education

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in committee · North Carolina · House Feb 6, 2025

HB 60: Modernize Medicaid Dental Rates.

HB 60 increases Medicaid dental reimbursement rates from 35% to 46% of average dentist charges (2023 rates) to align with neighboring states. The bill allocates $52 million annually from North Carolina's General Fund, matched by $95 million in federal funds, to cover this rate increase starting July 1, 2025. It directly affects dentists who accept Medicaid patients and Medicaid beneficiaries seeking dental care, aiming to boost provider participation and prevent costly emergency treatments. The change addresses years of stagnant rates that reduced dental provider enrollment in Medicaid.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $52M annually from NC's General Fund to increase Medicaid dental rates, directly addressing budgeting/appropriations per bill subjects.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases Medicaid dental reimbursement rates (35% to 46%) to improve provider participation and patient access, funded by $52M state + $95M federal.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Medicaid

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