Budget & Taxes

in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 29, 2026

HB 1079: Menstrual Products Sales Tax Exemption.

This North Carolina bill proposes exempting menstrual products from state sales tax. It defines the exempted items to include tampons, panty liners, menstrual cups, and sanitary napkins. The legislation amends existing tax codes to remove these items from taxable retail sales and use tax. The tax exemption will take effect on October 1, 2026, applying to purchases made on or after that date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill exempts menstrual products from sales tax, providing direct tax relief to consumers and promoting fiscal equity.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExempting menstrual products from sales tax improves patient access to essential hygiene items, reducing financial barriers to care.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · North Carolina · House May 4, 2026

HB 1170: Funding for Winston-Salem.

This bill allocates state funding to help a nonprofit organization in Winston-Salem convert an abandoned industrial building into a community center. Specifically, it provides a one-time grant of $210,800 from the General Fund to Bodegas Alvarado, Inc. for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funds are intended to support the renovation of the site for multiple uses, such as recreation and sports activities for the community. The legislation takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funding from the General Fund to support community renovation and public services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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died · North Carolina · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 952: Repeal STI Cap on Light Rail/Fund Rail Safety.

This North Carolina bill removes state funding limits on light rail and commuter rail projects and allocates money for rail safety. It amends existing statutes to allow the Department of Transportation to provide more than the current ten percent cap on state funding for these rail initiatives. Additionally, the legislation directs one million dollars from the Highway Fund to the Department of Transportation specifically for safety and security measures on the CATS Blue Lynx rail line. The changes are scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill removes funding caps and allocates $1M from the Highway Fund for rail safety, directly increasing state spending on public transportation.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill removes funding caps and allocates money for rail safety and security, directly advancing public transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Public Transit Rail Roads & Highways

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in committee · North Carolina · Senate May 4, 2026

SB 983: TIPs Tax Deduction.

This North Carolina legislation allows employees who receive tips to deduct those earnings from their state income tax. The bill amends the state tax code to permit taxpayers to subtract tip amounts reported to their employers from their adjusted gross income. This change applies to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. By adding this specific category to the list of allowable deductions, the measure reduces the taxable income for workers subject to this reporting requirement.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allows tip earners to deduct tips from taxable income, providing tax relief and reducing tax burden for workers.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill allows tip-earning workers to deduct tips from state taxable income, directly increasing their take-home pay and financial benefits.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Minimum Wage

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 1049: Shotgun House Museum/Funds.

This bill appropriates $250,000 from the state General Fund to support the Shotgun House Museum in Winston-Salem. The funds are provided as a directed grant to Triad Cultural Arts, Inc., a nonprofit organization managing the historic site. The money will be used for improvements to the property to maintain its role as an immersive museum for students, visitors, and community events. This funding is designated for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $250,000 to fund museum improvements, directly advancing state budget allocation for cultural resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SB 886: Funds/Town of Grifton Resiliency.

This bill allocates three million dollars from the state's General Fund to the Town of Grifton in North Carolina. The money is designated as a directed grant specifically for the design and construction of flood mitigation and resiliency projects. The funds are scheduled for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, with the act becoming effective on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $3M from the state General Fund to fund flood mitigation and resiliency projects for the Town of Grifton.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SB 871: Community Emergency Response Training.

This North Carolina legislation appropriates three million dollars in recurring funds to the Department of Public Safety for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funds are designated to expand and promote the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program, which trains volunteers to assist during emergencies. The Division of Emergency Management will use these resources to partner with local community organizations to conduct training sessions and develop outreach strategies. These measures aim to encourage greater community participation in emergency preparedness training programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $3M to fund emergency response training, directly increasing government spending for public safety.95% confidence

Tags Emergency Management Public Safety

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died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SB 865: Restore Benefits to Educators/State Employees.

This North Carolina legislation restores financial benefits for educators and state employees, effective July 1, 2026. It reinstates salary supplements for teachers and instructional support personnel and restores longevity payments based on years of service, while also preventing the elimination of medical benefits for certain retirees. Furthermore, the bill expands the Teaching Fellows Program by setting new selection criteria for participating institutions and providing forgivable loans to students pursuing teacher licensure. These changes are funded through specific appropriations from the General Fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill restores funding for educator salary supplements and longevity payments, directly increasing state budget allocations for public education and state employees.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill restores salary supplements, longevity payments, and medical benefits for educators, directly strengthening teacher compensation and retention.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill prevents elimination of medical benefits for retirees and restores health-related financial benefits for educators.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill restores salary supplements, longevity payments, and medical benefits for educators and state employees, directly strengthening worker compensation and benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Teachers Medical Licensing Professional Licensing

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in committee · North Carolina · Senate May 4, 2026

SB 953: Cherokee County Occupancy Tax Modifications.

This bill modifies the occupancy tax structure for lodging businesses in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It authorizes the county to levy a 3% tax on room rentals and allows for an additional 3% tax on top of that rate. Revenue collected from these taxes must be managed by a newly established Tourism Development Authority composed of seven members representing local businesses and tourism interests. The authority is required to use at least two-thirds of the funds to promote travel and tourism within the county. The remaining funds may be used for other tourism-related expenditures, such as capital projects for lodging or convention facilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes new occupancy taxes to fund tourism development, directly advancing local budget and taxation goals.90% confidence

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died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 933: Funds for Forsyth Tech Boost.

This North Carolina legislation appropriates one million dollars from the state General Fund to Forsyth Technical Community College. The Community Colleges System Office will distribute these recurring funds to the college beginning in the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The money is designated specifically to support the Boost college-to-career program. The bill becomes effective on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $1M from the state General Fund to support a community college program, directly increasing public education funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates $1M to a community college specifically to support a college-to-career program, directly advancing educational access and funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Higher Education

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