Budget & Taxes

died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SB 742: Funds for CW Williams Comm. Health Center.

SB 742 appropriates $500,000 from the General Fund to provide a directed grant to The C.W. Williams Community Health Center, Inc., a nonprofit organization in Mecklenburg County. The funds are intended to support the completion of its full-service community health center facility during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This bill directly affects the C.W. Williams Community Health Center by providing targeted financial assistance for infrastructure completion. The grant is non-recurring and becomes effective July 1, 2025. The bill does not establish new policies or broadly impact other entities or services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $500k from General Fund for community health center infrastructure, directly funding public health services via state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates $500k to complete community health center infrastructure, directly funding healthcare services per bill summary and HEALTH SERVICES subject.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Primary Care

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died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SB 737: Medicaid Rates/Ambulatory Surgical Centers.

SB 737 requires North Carolina to adjust Medicaid reimbursement rates for licensed ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) to at least 95% of the Medicare Ambulatory Surgical Centers fee schedule each year. This directly affects ASCs that treat Medicaid patients by increasing their payments to better align with Medicare rates. The bill provides $6.9 million annually in state funds to match $12.6 million in federal funds for implementation, ensuring the rate adjustments are fully funded. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $6.9M state funds annually to adjust Medicaid rates for ASCs, fully funding rate increases through state-federal matching. Directly addresses budget appropriations for public health services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases Medicaid reimbursement rates for ASCs to 95% of Medicare rates with full state/federal funding, strengthening provider payments and access to care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Medicaid Medicare

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in committee · North Carolina · House Mar 27, 2025

HB 530: Halifax, Northampton, Warren Counties/Funds.

HB 530 allocates $115.2 million in state funds for public infrastructure projects across Halifax, Northampton, and Warren counties in North Carolina. The bill directs funding for specific county and municipal needs, including water system upgrades ($31.1 million for Halifax's drinking water project), fire department equipment ($2.2 million for Roanoke Rapids), detention center construction ($50 million in Halifax), and wastewater plant rehabilitation ($10 million in Warren County). These funds target concrete improvements to critical infrastructure like bridges, sewer systems, fire apparatus, and public facilities, primarily benefiting local governments and residents in the three counties. The legislation focuses on immediate capital projects rather than policy changes, with all allocations specified in the bill text.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $115.2M in state funds for public infrastructure projects, directly advancing budget appropriations for essential services like water systems, fire departments, and detention centers.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates $115.2M for infrastructure projects with 'ROADS & HIGHWAYS' and 'TRANSPORTATION' explicitly listed as subjects, indicating direct funding for transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

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in committee · North Carolina · House Mar 27, 2025

HB 540: Additional Funds for Patriot Star Scholarship.

HB 540 allocates $2 million in recurring state funds from the General Fund to the UNC Board of Governors for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This funding will be directed to the Patriot Foundation to support its existing North Carolina Patriot Star Family Scholarship Program. The bill specifically provides financial resources for the program's operation, without creating new eligibility rules or altering the scholarship's structure. It becomes effective July 1, 2025, and directly affects the scholarship program's budget for that fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2M recurring state funds from General Fund to expand scholarship program, directly increasing budget allocation for education and veterans' support.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $2M recurring funds to expand Patriot Star Scholarship program, directly increasing financial aid access for higher education students without restrictions.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAllocates $2M to fund existing Patriot Star Family Scholarship Program for veterans' families, directly advancing veteran education benefits per bill's subjects and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Student Financial Aid Veteran Education

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in committee · North Carolina · House Mar 27, 2025

HB 531: Addressing NC's Teacher Crisis/New Teacher Support Program.

HB 531 appropriates $4 million annually to expand North Carolina's New Teacher Support Program, directly benefiting new teachers with alternative licenses (such as residency or emergency permits) and their local school districts. The bill provides three key supports: assigned regional instructional coaches, professional development aligned with teachers' needs, and a beginning teacher summit. It prioritizes schools in designated high-need counties to address a 15% first-year attrition rate among new teachers. This funding eliminates cost barriers for schools and teachers, making program participation free and increasing access to evidence-based support.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $4M annually for teacher support program, directly increasing state budget allocation for education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates $4M annually for new teacher support program including coaches, PD, and summits to reduce attrition in high-need schools, directly strengthening teacher retention and educational quality.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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in committee · North Carolina · House Mar 31, 2025

HB 561: 2025 Youth End Nicotine Dependence Act.

This bill creates a $17 million annual Tobacco Use Prevention Fund within North Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services, funded by a portion of the state's annual Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement payments. The fund directly targets youth (high and middle school students) by supporting community-based programs, evidence-based media campaigns, school initiatives, and tracking of e-cigarette use to prevent nicotine dependence. Key provisions include funding local health departments for youth education, launching health-risk media campaigns, supporting tobacco-free college campuses, and evaluating program effectiveness. The fund uses $17 million yearly from the $140 million settlement allocation, with up to 10% of funds allowed for administrative costs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates $17M annual fund from existing tobacco settlement payments for youth tobacco prevention, increasing public health funding via appropriations.90% confidence

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 1, 2025

HB 587: Corps Community Center Funding.

HB 587 appropriates $2 million from the state General Fund for the Salvation Army of Cape Fear to construct a Corps Community Center in Wilmington. The center will provide after-school tutoring, business training, and recreational programs while offering meeting space for underserved communities in New Hanover, Columbus, Brunswick, Bladen, and Pender Counties. It will also serve as an emergency shelter during hurricanes, coordinating with New Hanover County Emergency Management. The funding supports the Salvation Army's $7.5 million Build Hope Capital Campaign, which has secured most of its financing through public-private partnerships. The bill becomes effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $2M from General Fund for community center services, directly funding public programs per budgeting subjects.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds after-school tutoring for underserved students, directly supporting educational access and student programs through state appropriation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 1, 2025

HB 599: Award NC Forest Service Pay Increase.

HB 599 provides a 7.5% across-the-board salary increase for all North Carolina Forest Service (NCFS) employees, directly affecting approximately 500+ state workers. The bill appropriates $2.6 million for the 2025-2026 fiscal year (effective July 1, 2025) and an additional $5.2 million for 2026-2027 (effective July 1, 2026) from the state general fund. These increases are funded through recurring annual appropriations, meaning the funding is guaranteed each year. The bill requires no new policy changes but allocates specific state budget resources to adjust employee compensation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $7.8M total for NCFS salary increases via recurring state general fund spending, directly advancing public sector compensation funding within budget allocations.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentDirect 7.5% salary increase for 500+ state workers with guaranteed annual funding, aligning with wage advancement and benefit protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 1, 2025

HB 586: YMCA Expansion Funding.

HB 586 appropriates $2 million from the state General Fund for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to fund the expansion of the Midtown YMCA in Wilmington, North Carolina. The grant will support the YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina's $15 million project to build a 50,000-square-foot facility on a 10-acre site, directly benefiting youth and families in New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender, and Sampson counties. Key provisions include funding new fitness, aquatic, child care, and educational spaces, with the expansion expected to serve 6,000 additional members and provide water safety lessons to all 2nd graders in New Hanover County. The bill becomes effective July 1, 2025, and requires the funds to be disbursed as a grant to the YMCA.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $2M from state General Fund for YMCA expansion, directly increasing public service funding under budgetary allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 2, 2025

SB 506: ATR Salary Sups and Grant Increases.

SB 506 increases funding for North Carolina's Advanced Teaching Roles (ATR) program, which provides salary supplements to teachers in specialized roles. It allocates an additional $16.2 million for 2025-2026 and $20.1 million for 2026-2027 (totaling $27.1M and $31M annually) to fund these supplements, plus $1 million more for program expansion. The bill directs the Department of Public Instruction to distribute these funds to public school districts participating in the ATR program, as outlined in state law (G.S. 115C-310.13). This funding increase directly affects eligible teachers in participating schools by boosting their salary supplements. The bill becomes effective July 1, 2025, pending legislative approval.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases state budget allocation by $36.3M over two years for teacher salary supplements, directly advancing education funding through appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases teacher salary supplements via ATR program funding, directly supporting educator compensation and program expansion with $31M annual allocation.95% confidence

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