Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 926: Funds for Winston-Salem Urban League.

This bill directs $100,000 from the state's General Fund to the Winston-Salem Urban League for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The money is intended to support the organization's efforts in economic empowerment, education, and workforce development within the Winston-Salem community. The funding is classified as nonrecurring, meaning it is a one-time allocation rather than an ongoing annual budget item. The legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and does not impose new taxes or alter existing laws.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $100,000 from the state General Fund to support economic empowerment and workforce development programs.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides funding for workforce development and economic empowerment, which strengthens employment opportunities and worker skills.65% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Workforce Development

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in committee · North Carolina · House May 4, 2026

HB 1135: Modify Mileage and Per Diem.

This bill updates the mileage and per diem reimbursement rates for North Carolina state legislators to match the 2025 federal standards. It directly affects all members of the General Assembly by establishing that their travel pay for 2027 will be based on the Internal Revenue Service's business standard mileage rate and specific federal per diem amounts. The legislation also allocates $100,000 from the state's General Fund to cover the costs associated with implementing these rate changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $100,000 from the General Fund to fund updated reimbursement rates for legislators, directly advancing budget appropriations.90% confidence

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in committee · North Carolina · House May 4, 2026

HB 1160: Reduce Parent Copays/Child Care Subsidy/Funds.

This bill reduces the amount low-income families must pay for state-subsidized child care in North Carolina starting in October 2026. It lowers the required parent contribution from 10% of gross family income to 7%, with specific adjustments for part-time and blended-rate care. To fund this reduction, the state will allocate $25 million from the General Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services beginning in the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The legislation takes effect on July 1, 2026, and applies to families currently participating in the child care subsidy program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $25M from the General Fund to reduce parent copays, directly funding a public social service program.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill reduces out-of-pocket costs for low-income families accessing child care, a critical health and social service, thereby improving access and affordability.75% confidence

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died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 940: 2026 Appropriations Act.

SB 940, titled the 2026 Appropriations Act, allocates state funds for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to support the daily operations of North Carolina state agencies, departments, and institutions. The bill distributes money from the General Fund, the Highway Fund, and the Highway Trust Fund to cover essential services, including transportation maintenance, while also funding federal block grants for health and other programs. It incorporates existing budget rules and applies only to the specific fiscal year unless other laws indicate a longer duration. The legislation becomes effective on July 1, 2026, and includes standard provisions ensuring that any remaining funds revert to their original sources at the end of the year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds to support daily operations of agencies and essential services, directly advancing the budget topic.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates funds from the Highway Fund and Highway Trust Fund specifically for transportation maintenance and essential services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 1039: Constitutional Amendment: No Budget No Pay.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment that would withhold the salaries and allowances of North Carolina General Assembly members if the legislature fails to pass a state budget by June 30. Under the proposed change, legislators would not receive any pay from July 1 until a budget is officially ratified or the current legislative term ends, whichever happens first. The amendment is currently in the process of being submitted to voters for approval at the November 2026 election. If approved by a majority of voters, the rule would become permanent law; if rejected, it will have no effect.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enforces fiscal responsibility by withholding legislator pay if a budget is not passed, ensuring government spending is controlled and funded properly.95% confidence

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in committee · North Carolina · House May 4, 2026

HB 1158: Increase Market Rate/Rate Floor/Child Subsidy.

This bill raises child care subsidy rates in North Carolina to the 75th percentile of market costs, directly benefiting low-income families who use state-funded care. Starting in July 2026, the state will automatically update these rates based on future market studies and establish a minimum payment floor for providers in counties where local rates are lower. The legislation appropriates $60 million from the General Fund and $20 million from federal grants to cover the initial increase, with an additional $160 million allocated to maintain the statewide rate floor. While most counties will adopt the new statewide standard, areas with very few children in specific age groups may keep their current rates if the state rate would be too low to secure care for eligible families.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $80M to increase child care subsidies and establish payment floors, directly funding essential public services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Tags Children

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died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 907: The Ciji Graham Act.

SB 907, known as the Ciji Graham Act, establishes a new High-Risk Pregnancy Care Navigation Program in North Carolina to assist patients with high-risk pregnancies by providing licensed nurse consultants who help coordinate care and address barriers like transportation and insurance. The bill also creates a statewide pregnancy consultation hotline for healthcare providers and community organizations to offer immediate clinical guidance and referrals, alongside a centralized digital hub containing clinical guidelines and a directory of specialists and facilities. Funded through the state General Fund, these measures aim to improve maternal health outcomes and reduce disparities by ensuring timely access to appropriate medical resources and services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a new healthcare program requiring state appropriations and funding to support high-risk pregnancy care.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a new program to assist high-risk pregnancies, improving patient access and care coordination.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Healthcare Workforce Women's Health

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died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 914: 2026 Appropriations Act.

This bill, titled the Current Operations Appropriations Act of 2026, allocates state funding for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to cover the daily operations of North Carolina's government agencies, departments, and institutions. It distributes money from various sources, including the General Fund, the State Highway Fund, and the Highway Trust Fund, to support essential services such as transportation maintenance and federal block grant programs. The legislation also incorporates existing budget rules and specifies that its provisions apply only to the 2026-2027 period, with any unused funds reverting to the state at the end of the fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funding for 2026-2027 operations, directly advancing budget appropriations and supporting essential government services.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates funding from the State Highway Fund and Highway Trust Fund for transportation maintenance and federal block grants.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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died · North Carolina · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 1021: Funds for Pineville Pedestrian Beacon.

This bill allocates $545,588 from the state's General Fund to the Town of Pineville to finance a pedestrian safety project. The funds are designated for constructing a pedestrian hybrid beacon and a crosswalk at the intersection of Highway 51 and Main Street near the town hall. The primary goal of this infrastructure improvement is to enhance pedestrian safety and improve walkability within the community. The legislation takes effect on July 1, 2026, providing directed grant money specifically for these construction costs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds to finance a pedestrian safety project, directly increasing funding for public infrastructure and safety services.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates funds to construct a pedestrian hybrid beacon and crosswalk, directly enhancing transportation safety and infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 1081: Veterans/Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy/Funds.

This bill establishes a program to provide free hyperbaric oxygen therapy to North Carolina veterans diagnosed with traumatic brain injury or posttraumatic stress disorder. The legislation appropriates $3 million from the state General Fund to a nonprofit organization to deliver approximately 15,000 treatments to an estimated 350 eligible veterans over the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The program includes structured clinical care and requires the provider to submit a detailed report on outcomes and fund usage by June 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $3 million from the General Fund to fund free hyperbaric oxygen therapy for veterans, directly increasing state spending on essential public services.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $3M to provide free hyperbaric oxygen therapy to veterans with TBI and PTSD, expanding access to specialized mental and physical health services.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill allocates $3M to provide free hyperbaric oxygen therapy to veterans with TBI or PTSD, expanding healthcare benefits.95% confidence

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