Budget & Taxes

died · North Carolina · Senate May 6, 2026

SB 1067: Hazard Mitigation Funds.

This North Carolina bill appropriates three million dollars to the Town of Ayden to address flash flooding issues. The funds are designated specifically for stormwater management projects within the Kennedy Estates subdivision. The money comes from the state General Fund and is allocated for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $3M from the state General Fund to fund essential stormwater management and flood mitigation projects.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill allocates $3M for stormwater management to address flash flooding, directly supporting environmental protection and resource conservation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Water Quality

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died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 916: 2026 Appropriations Act.

This bill authorizes the North Carolina General Assembly to allocate funding for state agencies and departments for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It distributes money from the General Fund, Highway Fund, and federal block grants to cover current operations and maintenance costs. Unused funds are required to revert to the state treasury at the end of the fiscal year unless otherwise specified by law. The act becomes effective on July 1, 2026, and applies specifically to the 2026-2027 budget period.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes funding for state agencies and covers operations, directly advancing the budget topic.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates funding from the Highway Fund for state operations and maintenance, directly supporting transportation infrastructure.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Roads & Highways

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 1087: Smith Reynolds Airport Hangar Improvements.

This bill allocates state funding to improve hangar facilities at Smith Reynolds Airport in Forsyth County, North Carolina. Specifically, it directs $15.5 million in nonrecurring funds to the Department of Transportation for structural repairs, modernization, and infrastructure enhancements at two specific hangar locations. The financial appropriation is designated for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, with the act becoming effective on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $15.5M in state funding for airport hangar improvements, directly advancing fiscal management and public infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates $15.5M to improve airport hangar facilities, directly funding transportation infrastructure enhancements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Airports

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died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 935: Increase Number of Magistrates/Mecklenburg.

This bill seeks to increase the number of magistrates authorized to serve in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It amends existing state statutes to raise the minimum requirement and appropriates $236,140 from the General Fund to hire five additional magistrates. The Administrative Office of the Courts will receive these funds starting in the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The new positions become effective on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $236,140 from the General Fund to hire five additional magistrates, directly funding a public service.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill funds additional magistrates to improve court capacity and efficiency within the criminal justice system.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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died · North Carolina · House Jul 28, 2025

HB 907: NC Recovery and Resiliency Act.

HB 907 creates a new Disaster Readiness and Response Fund within the Office of the State Treasurer in North Carolina. This fund is designed to be separate from the state's General Fund and other existing reserves, providing a dedicated financial resource for disaster-related activities. The bill does not specify how the money will be used or who will administer it, leaving those details for future legislation. It applies to the state government and establishes a new financial mechanism for potential future disaster preparedness and response efforts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a dedicated disaster fund to strengthen state fiscal management and provide resources for emergency response, advancing budget preparedness.75% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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passed · North Carolina · House May 7, 2025

HB 909: State Infrastructure Bank Board.

This bill creates a new State Infrastructure Bank Board in North Carolina to manage federal, state, and private funding for transportation, water, and sewer infrastructure projects. The Board will be composed of six state officials including the Secretaries of Commerce, Transportation, and Environmental Quality, along with the State Treasurer, Auditor, and Budget Officer, and will operate independently within the Department of Commerce. It authorizes the Board to provide loans and financial assistance to local governments and toll authorities for infrastructure development, requiring repayment with interest and security based on project revenues or other assets. The legislation also establishes specific accounting procedures for the bank's funds, outlines rules for loan approval, and transfers existing infrastructure bank funds to this new Board, with an effective date of July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates infrastructure bank to manage funding for transportation, water, and sewer projects, advancing state budget management and fiscal investment in public infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates State Infrastructure Bank Board to manage funding for transportation infrastructure projects, directly advancing transportation development.95% confidence

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in committee · North Carolina · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 350: Marijuana Justice and Reinvestment Act.

SB 350, the Marijuana Justice and Reinvestment Act, would legalize recreational cannabis for adults 21 and older in North Carolina, allowing possession of up to 2 ounces of cannabis, 15 grams of concentrate, or products containing no more than 2,000mg THC. It establishes a regulatory framework requiring licenses for cultivation, manufacturing, and retail sales, with mandatory lab testing, potency labeling, and restrictions on advertising. The bill directly affects North Carolina residents over 21, cannabis businesses, and communities disproportionately impacted by past cannabis prohibition - addressing the ACLU finding that Black individuals were 3.6 times more likely to be arrested for possession than white individuals despite similar usage rates. Key provisions include creating three funds to reinvest tax revenue into affected communities for substance abuse treatment, education, and business support, while requiring licensed businesses to prioritize diversity, fair wages, and community investment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill includes excise taxes on cannabis sales with 'reinvestment' language, implying tax revenue funds community programs, aligning with fiscal support indicators.85% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeLegalizes cannabis, removes criminal penalties for possession, and includes expungement of records - directly advancing criminal justice reform by reducing convictions and enabling record clearance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Drug Policy

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in committee · North Carolina · House Mar 31, 2025

HB 551: Clubhouse Expansion.

HB 551 aims to improve access to Clubhouse model programs for North Carolinians with severe mental illness by creating a statewide reimbursement system for these services. It requires the state mental health agency to develop a plan by 2026 that includes incentives for Clubhouses to gain accreditation, consistent funding rates across regions, and staff training. The bill allocates $2.5 million in recurring funds starting July 2026 to support accredited Clubhouses for current programs, expansion, accreditation costs, and staff training. It also mandates Medicaid coverage for services under this new reimbursement system, directly affecting individuals with severe mental illness and Clubhouse providers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2.5M recurring funds for mental health Clubhouse programs, directly increasing state budget allocation for public health services under appropriations.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $2.5M recurring funds for mental health Clubhouse programs, creates reimbursement system, and mandates funding plan to expand access to mental health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Mental Health

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failed · North Carolina · Senate Aug 6, 2026

SB 177: Continuing Budget Adjustments.

SB 177 expands North Carolina's Medicaid Healthcare Access and Stabilization Program (HASP) to include qualifying freestanding psychiatric hospitals, allowing them to receive increased reimbursements for services. The bill creates a new assessment (a fee) on these hospitals, calculated as a percentage of their hospital costs, to fund the program. To implement this, the state must seek federal approval from CMS to include psychiatric hospitals in HASP. This change directly affects all Medicare-certified, state-licensed freestanding psychiatric hospitals in North Carolina, requiring them to pay the new assessment while gaining eligibility for enhanced Medicaid payments.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new hospital assessment tax to fund Medicaid expansion, increasing state budget allocation for healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid HASP to include psychiatric hospitals with increased reimbursements, directly enhancing mental health service access and funding under Medicaid.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medicaid Medicare

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in committee · North Carolina · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SB 192: Increase Vehicle Safety Inspection Fee.

This bill increases the fee for vehicle safety inspections in North Carolina. It directly affects vehicle owners who require safety inspections, as the fee for a safety-only inspection will rise from $12.75 to a new amount (specified in the bill's text). The key mechanism adjusts the inspection fee amount while maintaining the same structure for authorization fees and free re-inspections within 60 days of a failed test. The fee increase applies to safety inspections only and becomes effective October 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases vehicle safety inspection fee, directly raising state revenue through a user fee, aligning with budgetary strengthening.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases vehicle safety inspection fee to fund safety checks, directly enhancing transportation safety standards per bill's focus on vehicle safety and inspections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

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