Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

died · North Carolina · House Jul 28, 2025

HB 907: NC Recovery and Resiliency Act.

HB 907 creates a new Disaster Readiness and Response Fund within the Office of the State Treasurer in North Carolina. This fund is designed to be separate from the state's General Fund and other existing reserves, providing a dedicated financial resource for disaster-related activities. The bill does not specify how the money will be used or who will administer it, leaving those details for future legislation. It applies to the state government and establishes a new financial mechanism for potential future disaster preparedness and response efforts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a dedicated disaster fund to strengthen state fiscal management and provide resources for emergency response, advancing budget preparedness.75% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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died · North Carolina · Senate Feb 25, 2025

SB 141: Funds for the Males Place.

SB 141 appropriates $75,000 in one-time state funds for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to provide a directed grant to The Males Place, Inc. in Charlotte. The funding supports the organization's program offering weekly mentoring services specifically for African American boys aged 12 to 18. The bill directs the Office of State Budget and Management to disburse these funds to assist the nonprofit in delivering this mentoring initiative. The measure becomes effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $75k in state funds for nonprofit youth mentoring program, directly advancing budget appropriations for social services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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died · North Carolina · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SB 179: Partnership with Voices Together.

SB 179 appropriates $2.5 million from North Carolina's General Fund annually for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to fund middle school programming through the nonprofit Voices Together. The bill directly supports middle school students in North Carolina school systems who have intellectual or developmental disabilities or experience learning delays, preparing them for future employment services. This funding enables Voices Together to expand its existing high school-level transition services to younger students through structured educational programming. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and is currently pending in the Senate.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $2.5M from General Fund for special needs education program, increasing public service funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $2.5M annually to fund middle school special needs programming, expanding educational access for students with disabilities through nonprofit partnerships.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds program addressing developmental disabilities and mental health services for students through education, directly supporting healthcare-related needs per bill subjects.85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget K-12 Education

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 3, 2025

HB 713: Universal Free Breakfast and Lunch.

HB 713 mandates that all North Carolina public schools provide free breakfast and lunch to every student, eliminating meal fees for all. This affects every student enrolled in public schools, including those in charter schools and regional school units, starting with the 2025-2026 school year. The bill appropriates $144 million from the state General Fund to cover costs, with funds allocated based on school size, student eligibility for free/reduced meals, and nutritional quality standards. Schools must comply with federal nutrition guidelines while using state funds to supplement, not replace, existing meal program funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $144M from General Fund to fund universal school meals, directly increasing state budget allocation for public education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates universal free school meals for all public school students with $144M state funding, expanding access and supporting student nutrition as part of education policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Student Health

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died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 24, 2025

SB 337: Reallocate Civil War and Reconst. Hist Ctr Fnds.

SB 337 redirects unspent funds originally designated for the North Carolina Civil War & Reconstruction History Center to support community services in Cumberland County. Specifically, it reallocates 40% to Fayetteville for mental health programs and pedestrian safety, 30% to Hope Mills for a community center, and 30% to Cumberland County for water infrastructure, youth mental health services, and emergency response equipment. The bill requires the state to return unused funds from prior appropriations to the Office of State Budget and Management for this reallocation, effective July 1, 2025. This changes the original purpose of the funds from a history center project to immediate local infrastructure and health needs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects unspent state funds to community services including mental health, infrastructure, and emergency response, reallocating existing appropriations to fund essential public programs.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly allocates 40% to Fayetteville for mental health programs and 30% to Cumberland County for youth mental health services, directly funding healthcare services under the topic description.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates 40% to Fayetteville for pedestrian safety, directly enhancing transportation safety infrastructure within the allocated funds.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Pedestrian Safety

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in committee · North Carolina · Senate Mar 25, 2025

SB 447: Reliable Water and Sewer Infrastructure Act.

SB 447 establishes the Sewer Repair Task Force to assess North Carolina's wastewater infrastructure needs, develop implementation strategies, and identify funding sources. The bill appropriates $50 million from the General Fund specifically to the South Granville Water and Sewer Authority for four concrete projects: expanding facilities in Creedmoor and Butner ($20M), upgrading treatment for PFAS compliance ($15M), modernizing water meters ($10M), and replacing lead pipes ($5M). The Task Force, composed of 18 members including legislators, agency directors, county commissioners, and wastewater entity representatives, must submit a final report by December 2026. This bill directly affects South Granville's service area and addresses state-identified infrastructure gaps, particularly in rural and developing communities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $50M from General Fund for wastewater infrastructure projects, directly funding public services through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAllocates $50M for PFAS compliance, lead pipe replacement, and wastewater infrastructure, directly advancing environmental protection and pollution control per bill's funding priorities and ENVIRONMENT subject.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Drinking Water

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in committee · North Carolina · House Mar 27, 2025

HB 534: Sexual Assault Nurse Programs/Funds.

HB 534 appropriates $700,000 from North Carolina's General Fund for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to establish sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) training programs at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College and Wake Technical Community College. Each college receives $350,000 to hire a full-time faculty member ($105,000), a clinical coordinator ($105,000), purchase equipment/supplies ($45,000), and cover program development and accreditation costs ($95,000). The bill directly affects these two community colleges and future healthcare professionals seeking SANE certification. It creates a concrete funding mechanism to expand training capacity for nurses specializing in sexual assault victim care.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $700,000 from General Fund for SANE training programs, directly funding public health services through state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds SANE training to improve evidence collection in sexual assault cases, directly enhancing criminal justice system effectiveness for sex offenses.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $700,000 to fund SANE training programs at community colleges, directly supporting higher education initiatives and professional education within the specified topic area.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $700k for SANE training programs at community colleges, directly funding healthcare services for sexual assault victims through specialized nurse examiner programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Violent Crime Higher Education Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · North Carolina · House Mar 27, 2025

HB 526: Onslow County Sheriff's Office/Funds.

HB 526 allocates $209,000 in one-time state funds to Onslow County to establish a drug testing laboratory at the Sheriff's Office. This funding directly supports the sheriff's office in improving the speed and accuracy of drug testing for local law enforcement investigations. The bill directs the Office of State Budget and Management to provide the grant for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It will become effective on July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $209k state funds for Onslow County drug lab, directly funding public safety via state budget appropriation.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAllocates $209k for sheriff's drug testing lab to improve law enforcement investigations, directly funding a criminal justice operations component.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · North Carolina · House Feb 27, 2025

HB 229: Medicaid Rates/Ambulatory Surgical Centers.

HB 229 adjusts North Carolina's Medicaid reimbursement rates for ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs), requiring payments to be at least 95% of the current Medicare Ambulatory Surgical Centers fee schedule. This change directly affects ASCs by increasing their Medicaid payments, with the state appropriating $10.476 million annually from the General Fund to cover the cost and match $19.135 million in federal funds each year for the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium. The bill mandates these rate adjustments to take effect on July 1, 2025, ensuring ASCs receive consistent reimbursement aligned with Medicare rates. The legislation focuses solely on establishing the new payment structure and funding mechanism, without altering eligibility or services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $10.476M annually from General Fund to increase Medicaid payments for ASCs, directly funding public health services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases Medicaid reimbursement rates for ASCs to 95% of Medicare rates, appropriating $10.476M annually to fund higher payments, strengthening provider access to Medicaid services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing State Budget Medicaid Medicare

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died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SB 520: Funds for Pineville Pedestrian Beacon.

SB 520 appropriates $545,588 from North Carolina's General Fund for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to fund a pedestrian hybrid beacon and crosswalk at Pineville Town Hall, specifically at the intersection of Hwy 51 and Main St. The grant is directed to the Town of Pineville to improve pedestrian safety and enhance walkability in the downtown area. This bill provides a one-time funding allocation for a specific infrastructure project, not a new policy or law. The funds will cover construction costs for the safety device and crosswalk, with the project scheduled to begin after the bill's effective date of July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $545k from General Fund for pedestrian safety infrastructure, directly advancing public service funding under budgeting/appropriations.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds pedestrian safety infrastructure (beacon/crosswalk) to improve walkability and safety at a highway intersection, directly advancing transportation safety within transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Pedestrian Safety

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