Rep. Laura Budd

Co-sponsor HB 44

Passed · North Carolina House · Co-sponsor

Constitutional Amendment/Repeal Literacy Test.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the state constitution to eliminate the literacy test requirement for voting. By removing this specific provision, the legislation ensures that all eligible citizens can vote regardless of their reading or writing abilities. The change directly affects voters who previously might have been disenfranchised by this barrier. It does not alter other voting qualifications or the overall structure of the election process.

Passed Jun 27, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 317

Passed · North Carolina House · Co-sponsor

Adjustments to the 2023 Appropriations Act.

Maddy summaryThis bill officially renames the 2023 budget law to the "Current Operations Appropriations Act of 2024" and updates funding levels for the state's education system. It directly affects various institutions, including public universities, community colleges, and the University of North Carolina system, by specifying the exact amounts of state money they will receive for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The legislation details how much money each entity gets after accounting for their own income, ensuring the state allocates its resources according to the approved budget plan.

Passed Jun 25, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 1024

In committee · North Carolina House · Lead sponsor

Nonconsensual Booting and Towing Reform.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes new rules for companies in North Carolina that boot or tow vehicles from private property without the owner's consent. It requires these businesses to obtain an annual permit and maintain a public database that logs details about each tow, including the reason for removal and the fees charged. Private property owners must display specific signs at parking lot entrances listing the towing company's contact information and fees before any vehicle can be removed. The legislation also sets limits on how far a towed vehicle can be transported and prohibits booting cars that are currently occupied. Additionally, it clarifies that residential properties with four or fewer units are exempt from the mandatory signage requirements.

In committee Jun 12, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 935

In committee · North Carolina House · Co-sponsor

Reorganize and Fund Rare Disease Advisory Council.

Maddy summaryHB 935 reorganizes the Advisory Council on Rare Diseases in North Carolina by moving it from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to the Department of Health and Human Services. The bill establishes a 19-member council composed of physicians, researchers, patient advocates, industry representatives, and other stakeholders to advise state leaders on rare disease research, diagnosis, treatment, and education. Key provisions include setting specific term lengths for members, providing administrative support and funding for the council's operations, and requiring annual reports on council activities and recommendations.

In committee Jun 4, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 956

In committee · North Carolina House · Co-sponsor

Town of Pineville/Reserve Police.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the charter of the Town of Pineville to allow the town council to pay members of its auxiliary police division when they are called to active duty. Under the new provision, the council would have the authority to set the specific amount of compensation for these services. The change directly affects the town's budget and the auxiliary police officers who serve in a reserve capacity.

In committee May 23, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1034

In committee · North Carolina House · Co-sponsor

Nonjudicial Foreclosure of Timeshare Liens.

In committee May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1033

In committee · North Carolina House · Co-sponsor

Taxpayer Accountability/Crisis Pregnancy Centers.

In committee May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 1030

In committee · North Carolina House · Lead sponsor

Quality Care for Mothers.

In committee May 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 1053

In committee · North Carolina House · Co-sponsor

Sea Turtle Protection Act.

In committee May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1055

In committee · North Carolina House · Co-sponsor

Working Families and Small Businesses Act.

In committee May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track