Budget & Taxes

died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 6, 2025

SB 237: Funds for Transitional Housing in Pitt County.

SB 237 appropriates $55,000 from the state General Fund to provide a one-time grant to the nonprofit organization CAREE (Citizens Advocating for Racial Equity and Equality) for its transitional housing programs in Pitt County. The funds, designated as nonrecurring for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, directly support CAREE's existing efforts to assist individuals transitioning from homelessness or unstable housing. The bill becomes effective July 1, 2025, with no new policy requirements or eligibility changes beyond the funding allocation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $55,000 from General Fund for nonprofit transitional housing program, directly funding essential service without tax impact.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingDirectly funds transitional housing program for homelessness support, advancing affordable housing efforts through state grant allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Homelessness

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died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 6, 2025

SB 240: Establish NCSTARS Grant Program.

SB 240 establishes the NCSTARS Grant Program to fund community colleges partnering with public schools and local businesses to create work-based learning programs for students aged 16+ in apprenticeships or preapprenticeships. It provides matching grants of up to $500,000 per year per community college, requiring a 3:1 state-to-local funding match for program costs like student stipends, travel, and staff. The program prioritizes applications modeling the Surry-Yadkin Works FLEET program and mandates annual reports on participation and outcomes. Total funding of $4.75 million is allocated for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, supporting the program through 2028-2029.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds via matching grants ($500k/year) for community college programs, directly advancing budgetary support through appropriations and funding for education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides matching grants to fund work-based learning programs between community colleges and schools, directly advancing educational access and career pathways.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds apprenticeship programs via grants, creating work-based learning pathways for students into employment, directly advancing workforce development and job opportunities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Higher Education Apprenticeships

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in committee · North Carolina · Senate Mar 6, 2025

SB 233: Make Corporations Pay What They Owe.

SB 233, titled "Make Corporations Pay What They Owe," would repeal a specific provision (Section 42.2) from a 2021 law (S.L. 2021-180) that was phasing out North Carolina's corporate income tax. This bill does not create new taxes but stops the planned reduction of corporate tax rates, meaning corporations would continue paying the current rate instead of a lower rate scheduled to take effect. It directly affects corporations subject to North Carolina's corporate income tax, as the repeal prevents the phaseout from proceeding. The bill is purely procedural, with no additional provisions or mechanisms beyond this repeal.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRepeals tax phase-out, maintaining current corporate tax rates to increase state revenue instead of reducing it.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax

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died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 6, 2025

SB 247: Redirect Crisis Pregnancy Center Funds.

SB 247 redirects $6.25 million annually from crisis pregnancy centers to evidence-based maternal and infant health programs administered by North Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services, starting July 2025. It requires the State Auditor to audit Carolina Pregnancy Care Fellowship by March 2026 and mandates detailed reporting from all crisis pregnancy centers receiving state funds. These centers must disclose service types, demographics of clients, funding sources, and whether they misrepresent as medical facilities. The bill aims to increase transparency and reallocate resources toward proven maternal health initiatives.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects $6.25M annually from crisis centers to maternal/infant health programs, reallocating existing budget funds to essential public health services under budgeting/appropriations.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRedirects $6.25M from crisis centers to evidence-based maternal/infant health programs under DHHS, strengthening public health services and expanding access to proven care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Children's Health Women's Health

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died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 10, 2025

SB 252: Funds for Pinetops Fire Department.

SB 252 allocates $150,000 annually from the state general fund to the Town of Pinetops specifically for fire department staffing costs. The funding, effective July 1, 2025, will be provided each year during the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium. This directed grant is intended to address the town's fire department staffing needs without requiring additional applications from Pinetops. The bill provides a concrete, recurring state funding source for this specific operational requirement.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $150k annually from state general fund for fire department staffing, directly increasing public service funding under budget appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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passed · North Carolina · House Apr 28, 2025

HB 432: Property Tax Relief Study.

House Bill 432 aims to provide various forms of property tax relief to North Carolina homeowners. It increases the property tax exclusion amounts for qualifying elderly or disabled homeowners and expands the exclusion for disabled veterans, allowing more of their home's value to be exempt from taxation. The bill also establishes a new "Homeowner Advantage Property Tax Relief Program" designed to cap the annual increase in a permanent residence's taxable value, based on inflation and a cumulative limit. To qualify for this program, homeowners must have occupied their residence for at least two years. Additionally, the bill creates an "Elderly Property Tax Homestead Circuit Breaker Program" and exemptions from the forced sale of a homestead.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax relief via expanded exemptions for elderly/disabled homeowners and veterans, reducing their tax burden.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands property tax exclusion for disabled veterans, increasing their tax relief and directly enhancing veteran benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 28, 2025

SB 671: Helene Rev. Replace./Locals; Prop Tax Relief.

Senate Bill 671 establishes the Helene Local Government Revenue Replacement Grant Program, administered by the Department of Revenue. This program provides grants to local governments in western North Carolina that experienced revenue loss from property taxes, sales and use taxes, and water and sewer receipts due to Hurricane Helene. Eligible counties and municipalities, specifically those in FEMA-declared disaster areas, can apply for these grants to cover their qualified revenue losses, which can then be used for any public purpose. The bill also provides for interest relief on property taxes for property owners who sustained significant damage from Hurricane Helene, and appropriates $40 million for the grant program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides grants to replace lost property/sales tax revenue for disaster-affected local governments, directly supporting budget stability through tax relief.95% confidence

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died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 28, 2025

SB 427: Property Tax Modifications.

SB 427 modifies North Carolina's property tax laws. It expands the types of personal property excluded from taxation to include certain business-related personal property valued at $20,000 or less, directly affecting businesses and individuals owning such assets. The bill also adjusts the rules and penalties for listing property for tax purposes. Additionally, it temporarily waives interest on underpaid property taxes for real and personal property located in specific "affected areas" for a period between January 7, 2025, and December 31, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax exclusions for business property under $20k, reducing tax burden on businesses and individuals per bill's modifications to property tax laws.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 30, 2025

HB 663: Living Donor Protection Act.

House Bill 663, known as the Living Donor Protection Act, aims to support individuals who donate organs or bone marrow. The bill prohibits insurance companies from discriminating against individuals solely based on their status as a living organ donor in various insurance policies. It also establishes a state income tax credit of up to $5,000 for unreimbursed expenses, such as lost wages and travel, incurred by living donors. Furthermore, the act provides state employees and state-supported personnel with up to 30 days of paid leave for organ donation and seven days for bone marrow donation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides $5,000 individual income tax credit for donor expenses, directly advancing tax relief under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits insurance discrimination against organ donors and provides tax credit for donor expenses, directly protecting patient rights and improving access to organ donation healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides tax credit for lost wages incurred during organ donation, directly supporting workers' income during leave90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Paid Leave

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passed · North Carolina · House May 5, 2025

HB 97: Support Firefighters Fighting Cancer.

HB 97 adds stomach cancer (gastric cancer) to the list of occupationally related cancers that qualify firefighters for "killed in the line of duty" benefits under North Carolina's Public Safety Employees' Death Benefits Act. This means firefighters who die from stomach cancer directly linked to their firefighting duties will automatically be eligible for death benefits, easing the process for families seeking compensation. The bill appropriates $500,000 annually from 2025-2027 to cover these benefits. It takes effect July 1, 2025, applying to qualifying deaths occurring on or after that date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $500k annually for firefighter cancer death benefits, directly funding a public safety program under budgeting provisions.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands death benefits for firefighters with job-related stomach cancer, strengthening workplace safety protections and worker benefits under Public Safety Employees' Death Benefits Act.95% confidence

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