This bill allocates $196,760 from the state's General Fund to North Carolina State University to launch a pilot pickleball program in eastern Wake, Halifax, and Lenoir Counties. The initiative aims to boost physical activity, foster social connections, and improve mental well-being in communities that currently lack safe recreational spaces. Funds will support a structured program that includes community input, marketing efforts, three months of weekly instruction, and an evaluation of health outcomes. Additionally, the project will create a toolkit to help similar programs be implemented across the state. The program is scheduled to begin on July 1, 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This bill requires the North Carolina General Assembly to adopt a full spending plan before it can lower tax rates. If the state collects more revenue than specific thresholds set for each fiscal year, the income tax rate will automatically decrease by 0.5% or drop to a minimum of 2.49%, whichever is higher. These automatic reductions would take effect in the tax years following the fiscal year in which the revenue targets are exceeded, starting in 2027. The law applies to future tax years through 2034 and uses final revenue figures reported by the Office of State Controller to determine if the trigger is met.
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.
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.
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.
