Budget & Taxes

in committee · North Carolina · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 348: Home Comfort Act.

SB 348, the "Home Comfort Act," provides $7 million annually for home modifications (like ramps, grab bars, and widened doorways) to help seniors aged 65+ with household incomes at or below 250% of the federal poverty level safely age in place. It also allocates $42.25 million yearly to expand in-home care services, including home health agency support and a $500 monthly stipend for family caregivers meeting income criteria. The bill funds a statewide resource guide and online portal to help seniors access aging-in-place programs, with priority given to rural communities. These provisions directly affect eligible seniors and their caregivers through concrete financial assistance and service expansions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $7M annually for senior home modifications and $42.25M yearly for in-home care services, directly increasing state funding for essential social services through budget appropriations.95% confidence

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 3, 2025

HB 676: Haywood County Schools/Funds.

HB 676 allocates $1,524,978 in one-time state funds to Haywood County Schools for specific facility improvements. The bill directs $998,538 for a turf field at Tuscola High School, $26,440 for a multipurpose locker room building at C.E. Weatherby Stadium, and $500,000 for stadium upgrades at Bethel Middle School. These funds are designated for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and must be used solely for the specified projects. The bill becomes effective July 1, 2025, and does not change existing school policies or programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $1.5M in state funds for specific school facility projects under appropriations, directly advancing fiscal management of public funds.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $1.5M in state funds for specific school facility improvements (turf field, locker room, stadium) at Haywood County schools, directly supporting educational infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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passed both · North Carolina · House Sep 22, 2025

HB 389: Continuing Budget Operations Part III.

HB 389 establishes a two-year pilot program to create free child care workforce academies across North Carolina, directly affecting individuals seeking careers in child care with no prior experience. The program provides free training, credentialing support (including health screenings and background checks), and stipends ($150 upon completion, $500 after one year of employment) to help participants become lead teachers in licensed child care centers. It allocates $738,000 annually from the General Fund for 2025-2027 to cover tuition and stipends, requiring local partnerships to contribute 25% match. The pilot will launch in Johnston and Wayne counties plus 10 additional regions, with progress reports due by 2026 to evaluate expansion potential. (Note: The bill title "Continuing Budget Operations Part III" appears inconsistent with the actual content; the text focuses on child care workforce training.)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $738k annually for child care workforce academies under budget appropriations, directly funding a public service program.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill funds free training/stipends for child care workforce academies, directly supporting early education teacher development and access to licensed child care centers.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides free training, credentialing, and stipends to support entry into child care workforce, aligning with labor & employment development through workforce investment.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Workforce Development

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died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SB 583: Lead. Invest. Families/Foster Teen Act (LIFT).

SB 583, the Lead. Invest. Families/Foster Teen Act (LIFT), creates a program providing $1,000 monthly cash payments to four specific groups: homeless high school seniors (grade 12), expectant or new mothers with children under 18 months, natural disaster survivors qualifying for FEMA aid, and young adults exiting foster care (aged 16-27). Payments begin April 1, 2026, and continue until April 1, 2035, with disaster survivors receiving payments for 12 months post-disaster. The program is funded through a new LIFT Fund established within the Department of Health and Human Services, which receives state appropriations and other designated funds, and payments are exempt from state income tax and do not affect eligibility for other public benefits. The bill also modifies the corporate income tax rate to offset program costs, aligning the effective tax rate for corporations more closely with individual taxpayers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds $1,000 monthly payments for vulnerable groups via state budget, increasing public spending on social services per Taxation subject.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationTargets homeless high school seniors (secondary education) and foster youth (16-27), providing financial stability to improve educational access and retention for vulnerable students.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingTargets homelessness via $1,000 monthly payments to homeless high school seniors (directly addressing housing instability) and aligns with HOMELESS subject category.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax K-12 Education Homelessness

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 8, 2025

HB 812: UNC-Pembroke Presidential Library Funds/Donald John Trump.

HB 812 appropriates $10 million from North Carolina's General Fund to fund a presidential library honoring Donald Trump at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP). The bill directs UNCP to use these nonrecurring funds for constructing the library, with optional partnership coordination with the federal National Archives. It becomes effective July 1, 2025, and does not alter existing state policies or require further legislative action beyond the funding allocation. This is a procedural funding measure focused solely on capital construction for the library.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates $10M from state General Fund for library construction, directly allocating budget resources to a cultural project per legislative funding authority.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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failed · North Carolina · House Aug 6, 2026

HB 832: Education Omnibus.

HB 832 revises North Carolina's school safety grant program to expand eligible uses of funds for training aimed at improving student well-being and safety. It allows public school units to fund evidence-based programs including suicide prevention training (CALM), trauma-focused therapies (like cognitive behavioral therapy), violence prevention, and peer mentoring facilitation. The bill specifically permits up to $350,000 in annual funding for these expanded services, directly affecting school staff, counselors, and students in North Carolina public schools. This change modifies existing grant rules without creating new funding or altering overall program structure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates up to $350,000 annually for school safety and mental health programs, expanding state funding for essential services under budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands school safety grant funding for mental health programs (CALM, trauma therapy) up to $350k annually, directly advancing student well-being and safety in educational settings.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly allocates $350k for mental health services (suicide prevention, trauma therapies) in schools, directly advancing mental health care under healthcare topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health

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died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 1, 2025

SB 418: NC Health Benefits Exchange Implementation.

SB 418 authorizes North Carolina's Commissioner of Insurance to establish and operate a state-run health benefits exchange, creating a marketplace for residents to shop for health insurance plans compliant with federal law. The bill gives the Commissioner authority to set rules, apply for federal funding, and form advisory committees to manage the exchange, with $100,000 appropriated for 2025-2026 to launch it. This directly affects North Carolinians seeking health insurance, providing an alternative to the federal marketplace. The exchange must align with the federal Affordable Care Act, and the bill explicitly prohibits state agencies from pursuing a federal "Partnership" model without legislative approval.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $100,000 for health exchange implementation, directly funding a public service program under budgeting authority.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates state health insurance exchange to expand coverage options and access, appropriates $100k for implementation - directly advances healthcare access per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 3, 2025

HB 715: Universal Pre-K.

HB 715 appropriates $13.3 million annually from the General Fund to expand access to North Carolina's Prekindergarten (NC Pre-K) program for eligible children. The funding, allocated to the state's child development agency, will create additional program slots for children seeking enrollment starting July 1, 2025. This bill directly affects low-income 4-year-olds who qualify for the NC Pre-K program by increasing available spots through dedicated state funding. The legislation focuses solely on providing financial resources for program expansion, with no changes to eligibility criteria or program structure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $13.3M annually from General Fund to expand Pre-K program, directly increasing state funding for public education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $13.3M annually to expand NC Pre-K access for low-income 4-year-olds, directly increasing funding and program availability for early childhood education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Early Childhood

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passed · North Carolina · House May 8, 2025

HB 886: AEDs and CPR in Public Schools.

HB 886 requires all public schools in North Carolina to install Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) and train school personnel on their use and on CPR. The State Board of Education must develop rules for AED placement, maintenance, and coordination with emergency services, with at least one AED per school, ideally in an athletic area. Local school boards, charter schools, and regional schools are then required to create policies aligning with these state rules. The bill appropriates $4.1 million for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to help public school units purchase AEDs and train staff.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $4.1M for school AEDs/CPR training, directly funding public safety infrastructure under budgeting/appropriations subjects.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates AEDs/CPR training in schools with $4.1M funding, enhancing student/staff safety within educational infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates AEDs and CPR training in schools, appropriating $4.1M for emergency medical equipment and training, directly supporting public health infrastructure and emergency services.95% confidence

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died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SB 682: Funds for Charlotte Nature Museum.

SB 682 appropriates $6.5 million in one-time state funds for capital improvements at the Charlotte Nature Museum, operated by Discovery Place, Inc. The bill allocates $1.5 million specifically for completing sidewalks, parking lots, and electric vehicle charging stations across the museum property, and $5 million for the Tree Canopy Walk project, including its construction, safety features, accessibility upgrades, and educational exhibits. These funds are designated for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and will directly support physical infrastructure and visitor experience enhancements at the museum. The project benefits the museum's operations and the public who visit the facility.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $6.5M for museum capital improvements, directly advancing public spending on cultural resources per Budget & Taxes topic indicators.92% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAllocates $1.5M for EV charging stations, directly funding clean energy infrastructure within museum capital improvements.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds EV charging stations, sidewalks, and parking infrastructure - direct transportation infrastructure investments under bill's subjects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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