Budget & Taxes

died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 6, 2025

SB 235: Funds for Town of Macclesfield Equipment.

SB 235 allocates $100,000 from the state General Fund as a one-time grant to the Town of Macclesfield for purchasing local equipment. The bill directly affects Macclesfield by providing funds for its equipment needs, with the money becoming available for use starting July 1, 2025. It is a straightforward funding measure with no new policy requirements or broader impacts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $100k from General Fund for municipal equipment, directly funding local government operations under appropriations category.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement State Budget

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in committee · North Carolina · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SB 549: State Emp. Leave/Bereavement/Pregnancy Loss.

SB 549 creates two new paid leave programs for North Carolina state employees, public school staff, and community college workers. It provides at least 56 hours of paid leave for pregnancy loss (including miscarriage, failed adoption, or surrogacy) and up to three consecutive workdays of paid bereavement leave for the death of an immediate family member (spouse, parent, child, etc.). The leave is in addition to existing sick/vacation time, requires a minimum service period that can be aggregated across state agencies and schools, and has no cash value upon termination. Funding of $1.8 million for pregnancy loss and $2 million for bereavement is appropriated from the General Fund for fiscal years 2025-2027, effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new state-funded leave programs requiring budget allocation, directly addressing appropriations and budgeting through mandatory funding for employee benefits.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates new paid leave benefits for pregnancy loss and bereavement, expanding worker protections and benefits beyond existing policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Paid Leave Public Employees

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died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 293: Town of Pinetops Fire Dept. Appropriation.

SB 293 appropriates $100,000 from North Carolina's General Fund to the Town of Pinetops for its volunteer fire department's equipment needs during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill directly affects the Pinetops Fire Department by providing nonrecurring funds for purchasing or replacing equipment. It becomes effective July 1, 2025, and does not alter existing laws or create new requirements beyond this specific funding allocation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $100k from General Fund for Pinetops Fire Dept. equipment, funding essential local emergency services per appropriations subject.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement State Budget

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 3, 2025

HB 665: DPI Disaster Preparedness Fund.

HB 665 creates the Public School Disaster Preparedness Fund to help North Carolina schools in high-risk natural disaster areas improve or replace vulnerable buildings. The fund, starting with $25 million for 2025-2026, requires schools to submit disaster preparedness plans detailing structural risks and improvement costs before receiving funding. Approved projects must meet state-set preparedness standards, with schools reporting annually on fund use and progress. The Department of Public Instruction administers applications on a rolling basis, requiring unanimous approval from the State Board of Education for disbursements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $25M from state budget for school disaster preparedness fund, directly advancing public education funding through appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates $25M fund for school disaster infrastructure, directly supporting school safety and facility improvements under education priorities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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in committee · North Carolina · House Mar 26, 2025

HB 511: Award Magistrates Salary Increases.

HB 511 establishes new salary levels for full-time magistrates in North Carolina, directly affecting these court officers who handle minor cases like traffic violations and small claims. The bill appropriates $11.5 million annually from the General Fund for 2025-2027 to fund these increases, with specific salary steps outlined in the law. Magistrates will receive raises every two years for the first three experience levels and every four years for higher levels, starting at $47,228 for new hires and reaching $90,498 for the highest step. The changes take effect July 1, 2025, and apply to magistrates working at least 40 hours weekly.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $11.5M annually from General Fund for magistrate salary increases, funding judicial personnel within state budget and public services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds magistrates' salaries for court operations handling minor criminal cases like traffic violations, directly supporting judicial system funding.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill directly increases magistrates' salaries ($47k+ starting wage) with $11.5M annual funding, explicitly addressing 'SALARIES & BENEFITS' under 'EMPLOYMENT' subject.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Courts

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 7, 2025

HB 759: Family and Community Wellness Act/Funds.

HB 759 allocates $100,000 in nonrecurring state funds to Forsyth County for two specific programs. It will fund two mobile health and support units serving residents across seven counties (Forsyth, Davidson, Davie, Guilford, Randolph, Stokes, and Yadkin), providing essential health, social services, and nutrition. Additionally, it establishes a work-based learning program for adult parents to improve community engagement and economic mobility. The funding is effective July 1, 2025, and directly supports county-level initiatives rather than creating new statewide policies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $100k state funds for health/social services and work-based learning programs, directly supporting budget appropriations for public services per bill subjects and summary.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $100,000 for mobile health units providing essential health services across seven counties, directly funding health services and nutrition programs.95% confidence

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 995: Shotgun House Funding Act.

HB 995, the Shotgun House Funding Act, appropriates $750,000 from the state General Fund to Triad Cultural Arts, Inc., a Winston-Salem nonprofit, for the development of the Shotgun House Legacy Site project. The funds are a one-time grant to create a multiuse center at a historic location in Winston-Salem, specifically for the nonprofit's use. The bill becomes effective July 1, 2025, and directly affects the nonprofit organization and local community through this targeted funding allocation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates $750k from state General Fund for cultural preservation project, directly addressing budget allocation within Budget & Taxes topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · North Carolina · House Feb 26, 2025

HB 197: Local Communicable Disease Programs/Funds.

HB 197 appropriates $25 million annually for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 fiscal years to North Carolina's local health departments (LHDs) for communicable disease programs. The funding aims to address a 70% staff shortage in LHDs by enabling them to retain existing staff, hire additional public health professionals (including nurses), and expand essential services. Funds are allocated with half distributed equally among LHDs based on the number of counties served, and half distributed based on the percentage of state population each LHD serves. The bill becomes effective July 1, 2025, to support North Carolina's response to diseases like avian flu and mpox.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $25M annually for public health programs, directly increasing state budget allocation for essential services and addressing staff shortages in local health departments.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $25M annually to fund local health departments for staff retention, hiring nurses, and expanding communicable disease services - directly strengthening public health infrastructure and workforce.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 1, 2025

HB 426: Workforce Diploma Program.

HB 426 establishes the Workforce Diploma Program to help North Carolina adults aged 21+ without high school diplomas earn diplomas while gaining job skills. The program requires approved providers to offer courses combining diploma requirements with career training, including employability certifications and industry credentials. Participants receive milestone-based funding up to $7,500 per person, with payments tied to completing half-credits, certifications, or diplomas. The program mandates annual reports tracking participant outcomes like diplomas earned, credits, and workforce credentials. It appropriates $5 million for implementation starting July 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds workforce education program with milestone-based $7,500 per participant, directly allocating state budget resources for public service under APPROPRIATIONS/BUDGETING subjects.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds adult diploma program with career training, expanding access to education for non-graduates through milestone-based funding and industry credentials.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds workforce diploma program with job skills training and certifications, directly improving employment outcomes and labor market readiness for adults.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education K-12 Education Workforce Development

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died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 6, 2025

SB 234: Funds for Greenville Fire Truck.

SB 234 appropriates $690,000 from North Carolina's General Fund to the City of Greenville for a new fire truck. The funds are a one-time grant specifically for the Greenville Fire Department to purchase equipment, effective July 1, 2025. This bill directly affects Greenville's fire department operations by providing dedicated funding for vehicle acquisition. It does not create new policies or alter existing laws, but allocates existing state resources for a specific municipal need.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $690k from state General Fund for essential emergency services equipment, directly funding a public service via budget appropriation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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