HB 1167 establishes the 2026 Governor's Budget for North Carolina by providing specific funding amounts to state departments, institutions, and agencies for their current operations. The bill directly affects a wide range of public services, including education, health and human services, agriculture, justice, and general government functions. Key provisions include allocating funds for public schools, universities, healthcare programs, and law enforcement, with detailed dollar amounts specified for each fiscal year of the 2025-2027 biennium. Any unused funds from these appropriations will revert to the appropriate state funds at the end of the fiscal year.
This bill aims to improve access to dental care in North Carolina by increasing the Medicaid reimbursement rates paid to dentists. Starting in the 2026-2027 fiscal year, the state will allocate $80 million from the General Fund to raise these payment rates, which have not significantly changed since 2008. The legislation seeks to encourage more private dental providers to join the Medicaid program, thereby expanding the network of available dentists for patients. By making it more financially viable for dentists to accept Medicaid, the bill intends to help reduce the number of people relying on emergency departments for urgent dental needs.
This bill restricts the City of Rocky Mount from using money earned by its electric utility to fund general city expenses beyond specific operational needs. It mandates that revenue from electric rates must primarily cover the costs of running the power system, paying off related debts, and keeping rates low for customers. The only exception allows the city to transfer a limited amount of surplus funds to other municipal accounts, capped at the greater of 3% of the system's assets or 5% of its annual revenue. Effective July 1, 2026, these rules apply exclusively to Rocky Mount, preventing the transfer of electric utility profits to the city's general fund for unrelated purposes.
This bill directs $300,000 in nonrecurring funds from the state's General Fund to the Franklinton Center at Bricks, Inc. for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The money is designated for the organization's operating expenses and capital improvements, becoming effective on July 1, 2026. The legislation does not alter existing laws but simply allocates specific financial resources to support the center's activities.
This bill allocates $100,000 from the state's General Fund to the Town of Pinetops for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The money is designated as a directed grant specifically for the town's public works department to purchase necessary equipment. The funds are nonrecurring and will become available for use starting July 1, 2026.
This bill expands the legal definition of an independent pharmacy in North Carolina to include community-based pharmacies owned by small groups with ten or fewer locations. The law specifically covers businesses that are not publicly traded and focus primarily on pharmacy services. Additionally, the legislation allocates $100,000 from the state's general fund to the Department of Insurance to help enforce these new rules starting in the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
This bill establishes the "NC Workforce Stability & Economic Protection Act" to monitor how federal immigration enforcement affects North Carolina's economy and businesses. It requires the state budget office to conduct an annual study on the financial impact of these operations, including tax revenue losses and supply chain disruptions, and mandates that employers notify workers within 72 hours if they receive a federal audit notice. Additionally, the Attorney General is authorized to oversee enforcement activities, create a public reporting portal for grievances, and publish an annual report on the effects on civil rights and commerce. The legislation also allocates $100,000 to fund the initial economic impact study and includes penalties for employers who fail to provide the required employee notifications.
This bill introduces a new 7% state income tax specifically on earnings that exceed $1 million. The revenue generated from this tax, after deducting administrative costs, will be sent directly to the Public School Fund to support local schools. The law applies to individual taxpayers and is scheduled to take effect for tax years starting on or after January 1, 2026.
This bill allocates $100,000 in nonrecurring funds to the nonprofit organization Wakaboomee for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The money is intended to expand the organization's statewide reach by providing science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics programming to rural and underserved communities in Johnston and Wayne Counties. The funds will be distributed through a grant managed by the Office of State Budget and Management, with the legislation taking effect on July 1, 2026.
This North Carolina bill allocates $500,000 from the state's General Fund to support two specific YMCA locations in Winston-Salem: the YMCA REACH Center and the Robinhood Road Family YMCA. The money is designated as nonrecurring funding for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and will be split equally between the two sites to cover operational costs and community programming. The legislation takes effect on July 1, 2026, providing direct financial assistance to help these organizations run their programs and services.
