Budget & Taxes

died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 11, 2025

SB 253: Funds for Pitt-Greenville Airport.

SB 253 allocates $10 million from North Carolina's Highway Fund to the Pitt-Greenville Airport for building a new General Aviation Terminal focused on flood mitigation. This funding directly affects the Pitt-Greenville Airport, enabling it to construct the terminal using nonrecurring state funds. The bill specifies the funds are for a specific project to address flood risks at the airport facility. The appropriation becomes effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $10M from Highway Fund for airport terminal construction, directly funding a capital project within state budget appropriations.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates $10M from Highway Fund for airport terminal construction, directly funding transportation infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports Roads & Highways

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in committee · North Carolina · Senate Mar 6, 2025

SB 231: State Surplus Property/Third-Party Auctions.

SB 231 allows North Carolina state agencies to sell surplus personal property (like unused equipment or supplies) through third-party online auction platforms, rather than solely through state-run processes. It directly affects state agencies managing surplus assets and private auction companies facilitating these sales. The bill updates existing rules to permit this method while maintaining current requirements for distributing surplus property to nonprofits and schools, particularly for computer equipment donated to low-income students. The key change is enabling state agencies to use external auction sites as an additional sales channel for surplus items.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllows efficient sale of surplus state assets via third-party auctions, promoting fiscal responsibility by potentially increasing revenue from asset sales without new taxes.75% confidence

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 10, 2025

HB 880: Aggie Academy Learning Lab/Funds.

HB 880 appropriates $1 million in recurring state funds from the General Fund to support the NC A&T Aggie Academy, a laboratory school at North Carolina A&T State University. This funding, effective July 1, 2025, provides additional resources for the school's operations as a University of North Carolina laboratory school. The bill directly affects the Aggie Academy's students, staff, and programs by securing ongoing financial support. It does not create new policies but allocates existing state funds for a specific educational institution.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $1M from General Fund to fund UNC lab school operations, advancing public education budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $1M recurring funds to support UNC lab school operations, directly enhancing educational resources for students and programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Higher Education

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 3, 2025

HB 712: Universal Income/Pay-It-Forward Fund.

HB 712 establishes North Carolina's Universal Income Program (NCUIP) within the Department of Commerce, providing eligible individuals who participate in job training or community volunteer work with up to $3,000 monthly for up to five years. The program is funded through a 1% surcharge on state income taxes paid by participants after completing the program, with the revenue directed into a "Pay-It-Forward Fund" to support future recipients. It requires the Department of Commerce to implement the program by January 1, 2026, and report annually to the legislature on its progress. The bill directly affects low-income residents struggling to find stable employment who qualify for retraining or volunteer opportunities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds NCUIP through 1% surcharge on participants' state income taxes, creating dedicated revenue stream for universal income program per bill's funding mechanism.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides $3,000/month for job training/volunteer work, directly advancing employment opportunities and workforce development through financial support and skills training.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Workforce Development

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in committee · North Carolina · House Feb 26, 2025

HB 196: Museum of Life and Science Exhibit/Lab/Funds.

HB 196 appropriates $1.5 million from the General Fund to the North Carolina Museum of Life and Science, Inc., for a new biotechnology exhibit and laboratory. The funds will showcase North Carolina's biotech achievements and promote STEM career interest, directly benefiting the museum and students in the state. The bill creates a specific funding mechanism for this educational project, effective July 1, 2025. As a funding allocation, it does not alter laws or regulations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $1.5M from General Fund for museum exhibit, directly funding public STEM education under budgeting.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · North Carolina · Senate Mar 25, 2025

SB 390: Project Newsletter.

SB 390 requires North Carolina's local governments and school districts to use competitive bidding annually for publishing legal notices in newspapers. It mandates selecting the lowest-cost bidder while considering newspaper quality, circulation reach, and compliance with existing rules. The bill also updates payment rules to ensure notices are paid at standard commercial rates, requiring newspapers to file current rate statements with courts. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires competitive bidding for government notices to ensure lowest-cost procurement, promoting fiscal responsibility in public spending per topic description.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement

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in committee · North Carolina · Senate Mar 25, 2025

SB 453: Homebuyer Fairness and Protection Act.

SB 453 limits nonrefundable "due diligence" fees in home sales to 1% of the purchase price, preventing sellers from requiring higher amounts as a condition of accepting offers. Any contract clause exceeding this amount is void, and sellers who enforce it may face legal costs and attorney fees. The bill also allocates $10 million to the North Carolina Housing Coalition to fund homebuyer education programs statewide. These provisions directly affect homebuyers and sellers in residential transactions, aiming to reduce upfront financial barriers and improve buyer preparedness. The law takes effect for new offers on or after October 1, 2025, with the funding provision beginning July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $10M to housing education programs, directly funding a public service under budgeting/appropriations subject areas.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingLimits excessive homebuyer fees and funds education programs, directly protecting buyers and advancing housing access through affordability measures.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 3, 2025

HB 673: Neonatal Transport Assistance.

HB 673 provides $656,000 annually from the state General Fund to cover transportation costs for neonatal patients in the UNC Health Care System when insurance denies coverage for ambulance services or mileage. It directly affects newborns requiring critical transport between UNC hospitals and their families, ensuring timely care without financial barriers from insurance denials. The bill requires the UNC Board of Governors to submit annual reports tracking funds used, number of transports covered, and effectiveness. This is a funding mechanism to fill coverage gaps, not a change to insurance rules, and takes effect July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $656,000 annually from state General Fund for neonatal transport, increasing public service funding under budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $656k state funds to cover neonatal transport costs denied by insurance, removing financial barriers to critical healthcare access for newborns.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Children's Health Hospitals

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passed both · North Carolina · House Jul 2, 2026

HB 169: Haywood/Cherokee/Leland Occupancy Tax Modifications.

HB 169 ends Haywood County's ability to collect an occupancy tax (typically on short-term lodging like hotels) by repealing the legal authority for this tax. It directly affects Haywood County, its Tourism Development Authority, and businesses subject to the tax. The bill requires the Tourism Development Authority to spend any remaining funds within six months for tourism purposes, after which the Authority must dissolve. The repeal takes effect on July 1, 2025.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepeals Haywood County's occupancy tax, restricting a local tax authority and ending a revenue stream for tourism funding.95% confidence

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died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SB 610: Funds for Orphan Roads in Mecklenburg Co.

SB 610 appropriates $5 million from the General Fund and $750,000 from the Highway Fund to fund repairs for Mecklenburg County's "orphan roads" (privately maintained roads used by the public), specifically requiring the North Carolina Department of Transportation to accept Grand Palisades Parkway into the state highway system after upgrades. The bill directly affects residents and schools using the road, including 20 schools with bus routes along it and its role as a potential emergency evacuation route for the Catawba Nuclear Station. Key provisions mandate the state to make necessary improvements to meet highway standards before taking over maintenance. The funding is allocated for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, with the bill effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $5M General Fund and $750k Highway Fund for road repairs, directly allocating state budget resources for infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds road repairs and integrates orphan roads into state highway system, directly advancing transportation infrastructure and maintenance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Public Transit Roads & Highways

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