Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

died · North Carolina · Senate May 4, 2026

SB 950: School Meals for Every Child.

This bill mandates that all public schools in North Carolina, including charter and laboratory schools, provide free breakfast and lunch to every student starting in the 2026-2027 school year. To support this requirement, the state will allocate $116 million from the General Fund to the Department of Public Instruction, with additional flexibility to use existing state aid if necessary. The legislation outlines specific criteria for distributing these funds, such as school size, the number of eligible students, and the quality of food provided, while ensuring that state money supplements rather than replaces other funding sources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates $116M from the General Fund to fund free school meals, directly increasing state budget spending on education.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates free meals for all students and allocates $116M in state funding to support the program, directly enhancing educational access and student welfare.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget School Funding Student Health

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 1053: Additional Funding for School Supplies.

HB 1053 directs the North Carolina General Assembly to allocate additional state funds to the Department of Public Instruction for classroom supplies and equipment. Starting in the 2026-2027 school year, the bill provides $28.6 million, with further increases of $15.1 million and $22.6 million planned for the 2027-2028 and 2028-2029 fiscal years respectively. These recurring funds are intended to increase the specific allotment given to schools for instructional materials and equipment. The legislation becomes effective on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $28.6M plus future increases for school supplies, directly strengthening public education funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates additional state funds for classroom supplies and equipment, directly strengthening educational resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Libraries School Funding Student Health

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in committee · North Carolina · House May 4, 2026

HB 1167: 2026 Governor's Budget.

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly establishes the 2026 Governor's Budget, allocating funds to state departments and agencies for operations and public services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates specific funding amounts to public schools, universities, and related educational agencies for current operations.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates specific funding amounts to state health and human services departments for current operations and healthcare programs.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates funding to the Transportation Dept and Highway Fund, indicating financial support for transportation infrastructure and operations.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending State Budget

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died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 23, 2026

SB 805: Increase Oral Health Care Access in NC.

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $80M from General Fund to increase Medicaid dental reimbursement rates, directly funding public health services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases Medicaid reimbursement rates and allocates $80M to expand dental care access and provider participation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Medicaid

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signed · North Carolina · Senate Jul 2, 2026

SB 1076: Rocky Mount/Louisburg Utility Rev./Advisory.

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill promotes fiscal responsibility by restricting utility funds to operational costs and debt repayment, preventing misuse of public revenue.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill protects utility consumers by restricting revenue use to operational costs and debt repayment, preventing funds from being diverted away from the energy system.85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Oil & Gas

died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SB 879: Funds for the Franklinton Center.

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $300,000 in state funds to support the Franklinton Center's operations and improvements, directly advancing budget appropriations for cultural resources.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SB 883: Pinetops Utility Department Appropriation.

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $100,000 from state funds to Pinetops for public works equipment, directly increasing funding for public services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · North Carolina · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SB 855: Community-Based Pharmacy Protections.

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $100,000 from the state's general fund to support enforcement of community pharmacy protections.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands legal definition of independent pharmacies and allocates $100k to enforce rules, protecting community-based pharmacy access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Prescription Drugs

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 1112: NC Workforce Stability and Economic Protection.

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates studies on tax revenue losses and requires employer notifications, aiming to protect state economic interests and revenue.65% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates employer notification of federal audits to protect workers from immediate disruption and requires economic impact studies to safeguard workforce stability.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Revenue State Budget

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in committee · North Carolina · Senate May 4, 2026

SB 1016: Fair Share for Public Schools Act.

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill introduces new revenue to fund public schools, directly strengthening education budget and funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates a new tax to generate revenue specifically for the Public School Fund, directly increasing funding for K-12 schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax State Budget School Funding

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