Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

in committee · North Carolina · Senate Mar 3, 2025

SB 197: Funds for Smith Reynolds Airport MRO Hangar.

SB 197 appropriates $3.5 million in one-time state funding from the General Fund for the renovation of the Smith Reynolds Airport Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) hangar in Forsyth County. The bill specifies the funds must cover structural repairs, HVAC upgrades, and infrastructure improvements at the hangar facility. It requires the Department of Transportation to submit quarterly reports on fund usage to the Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee and Fiscal Research Division. The funding is allocated for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and takes effect July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $3.5M from General Fund for airport infrastructure, directly supporting state budget allocation for public capital projects under fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds airport hangar renovation (transportation infrastructure) via $3.5M appropriation, explicitly listed under TRANSPORTATION subjects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Airports

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died · North Carolina · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SB 182: Funds/Conover Water and Wastewater.

SB 182 appropriates $22 million in nonrecurring state funds from the General Fund to the City of Conover for water and sewer system improvements during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill directly affects Conover residents and local infrastructure by providing funding for necessary upgrades to the city's water and wastewater systems. The key provision is the allocation of specific funds for these infrastructure projects, with the bill becoming effective on July 1, 2025. This is a straightforward funding measure with no additional regulatory requirements or new obligations beyond the financial allocation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirectly appropriates $22M from General Fund for municipal infrastructure, advancing budget appropriations and public utility funding per bill's core provision.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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died · North Carolina · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SB 188: Financial Support to NC4ME.

SB 188 appropriates $450,000 annually from the General Fund for the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium to fund North Carolina for Military Employment (NC4ME) programs. It directly supports veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses through employer training, military-specific job fairs, and employment outreach for spouses. The bill requires NC4ME to submit annual reports detailing fund usage, participants served, and employment outcomes to the Department of Commerce and the legislative oversight committee. This funding aims to strengthen veteran workforce integration and employer partnerships, effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $450k annually from General Fund for veteran employment programs, directly increasing state budget allocation for public service.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds NC4ME employment programs for veterans/military spouses through job fairs, training, and outreach, directly advancing employment outcomes and aligning with EMPLOYMENT subject.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAppropriates $450k annually for NC4ME programs directly supporting veterans' employment through job fairs, training, and outreach for transitioning service members and spouses.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Veteran Employment

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in committee · North Carolina · House Mar 6, 2025

HB 311: Town of Gibson/Funds.

HB 311 appropriates $231,000 from the North Carolina General Fund to the Town of Gibson for specific infrastructure projects during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The funds will directly support the town by covering costs for a main lift station generator ($55,000), portable generator ($18,000), lift station rehabilitation ($30,000), new water meters ($18,000), ditch work ($45,000), and town vehicles ($65,000). The bill becomes effective July 1, 2025, and provides one-time funding for these public works improvements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $231k state funds for Gibson's infrastructure, directly supporting public service budgeting via appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · North Carolina · House Mar 5, 2025

HB 274: Foster Care Services/Funds.

HB 274 appropriates $5 million from the General Fund for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to Crossnore Communities for Children, a nonprofit organization, to fund foster care services across North Carolina. The bill directs funds toward specific programs including family reunification, youth independent living, trauma resilience initiatives, and community engagement, all delivered from Crossnore's locations in Winston-Salem, Crossnore, and Hendersonville. These services are designed to support children in foster care and their families statewide. The appropriation is nonrecurring and becomes effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $5M from General Fund for foster care services, directly increasing public service funding under budget management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Tags Children

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in committee · North Carolina · House Mar 10, 2025

HB 319: Hispanic Grassroots/Funds.

HB 319 appropriates $500,000 from the state General Fund to Hispanic Grassroots, a nonprofit organization serving North Carolina's Hispanic community. The funds will support its existing education outreach programs, including scholarship assistance for private school choices, small business development, healthcare education, and civics classes to help residents navigate government services. This one-time grant, effective July 1, 2025, directly benefits Hispanic Grassroots' current services for Hispanic residents across the state. The bill does not create new programs but provides targeted funding for established community initiatives.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $500k from General Fund to fund nonprofit's public service programs (education, healthcare, small business), increasing state funding for community services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $500k for nonprofit's education programs including scholarship assistance and civics classes, directly funding educational access for Hispanic community.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly funds healthcare education within Hispanic Grassroots' outreach programs, directly advancing community health literacy and access to services.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationFunds Hispanic community services including healthcare education and civics classes to navigate government services, directly supporting immigrant integration and access to state services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Student Financial Aid

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in committee · North Carolina · House Mar 12, 2025

HB 359: Jacksonville Infrastructure Fund.

HB 359 appropriates $2 million from the state General Fund to the City of Jacksonville for water and wastewater infrastructure projects during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The funds are a one-time allocation specifically for the city’s water and sewer system improvements, directly affecting Jacksonville residents and local infrastructure. The bill requires the city to use the funds exclusively for these projects and takes effect on July 1, 2025. This is a straightforward funding measure with no policy changes beyond the financial allocation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $2M from General Fund for Jacksonville water infrastructure, directly funding public services under budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds water/sewer infrastructure improvements directly supporting pollution control and water quality protection under environmental conservation priorities.92% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 13, 2025

SB 277: NC AHEC Recruitment and Retention Funds.

SB 277 appropriates $750,000 annually from the state general fund to the North Carolina Area Health Education Centers (NC AHEC) program for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The funds aim to improve recruitment, training, and retention of medical students and healthcare professionals in rural North Carolina. Key mechanisms include requiring NC AHEC to regularly convene stakeholders to share best practices and create a public database of this shared information. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, directly supporting rural healthcare workforce development.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $750k annually from state general fund to fund NC AHEC healthcare recruitment program, directly strengthening public service funding under budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds NC AHEC program for medical student recruitment/retention in higher education, directly supporting healthcare workforce development through state appropriations.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $750K to NC AHEC for rural healthcare workforce recruitment/retention, directly funding health services expansion per bill summary and subjects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · North Carolina · House Mar 17, 2025

HB 404: Fair and Affordable Housing Act.

HB 404, the Fair and Affordable Housing Act, requires the Legislative Research Commission to study affordable housing availability across North Carolina - including rural and urban areas - and report findings to the 2026 General Assembly. The bill prohibits housing discrimination based on "source of income" (such as government housing vouchers, disability benefits, or rental assistance), making it illegal for landlords to refuse tenants using these payments. It also appropriates $45 million from the General Fund to the Housing Trust Fund for affordable housing development and bans credit reporting agencies from listing eviction lawsuits that don’t result in a landlord judgment. These changes directly affect renters (especially those using government assistance), landlords, housing providers, and credit agencies in North Carolina.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $45M for housing study and anti-discrimination enforcement, directly funding state programs under Budget & Taxes subjects.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits source-of-income discrimination against voucher tenants, funds housing study with $45M, directly strengthens tenant protections and affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Affordable Housing Housing Finance Tenant Rights

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in committee · North Carolina · House Mar 18, 2025

HB 409: Caswell County Volunteer Fire Department/Funds.

HB 409 appropriates $1.7 million in one-time state funds to Caswell County for the replacement of the Caswell Volunteer Fire Department's facility. The bill directly affects Caswell County's volunteer fire department by providing dedicated funding to replace their physical building. Key provisions include a specific grant allocation from the General Fund for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, with the funds to be directed to the county for this purpose. The bill becomes effective July 1, 2025, and does not establish new policies or alter existing laws.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $1.7M from General Fund for Caswell County fire department facility replacement, directly funding public safety through state budget allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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