Rep. Karl Gillespie

Maddy summaryHB 10 establishes a bipartisan committee to study modernizing North Carolina's travel allowances for state employees, teachers, and officials like legislators. The seven-member committee - appointed by legislative leaders and the governor - will examine federal reimbursement rates, consult with hospitality and HR experts, and review historical travel policies. It must submit recommendations to lawmakers by March 15, 2026, but does not change current allowance amounts. This is a procedural study bill, not a policy change.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a policy bill) honoring former North Carolina House Representative Joseph "Joe" Robert John, Sr., who served District 40 from 2017-2025 and died January 20, 2025. The resolution expresses the House's appreciation for his public service, extends sympathy to his family, and formally recognizes his contributions to North Carolina's judiciary, criminal justice, and community. It has no policy impact or new legal provisions - its purpose is solely to memorialize his career and legacy. The resolution was adopted unanimously by the House on January 29, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution directs North Carolina's Secretary of State to formally request Congress to call a constitutional convention aimed at imposing term limits on members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. The bill specifies that this application will be combined with similar requests from other states to reach the two-thirds threshold required to trigger the convention, while remaining separate from applications for other constitutional changes. It establishes this request as a continuing application that remains active until enough states have submitted identical petitions. Ultimately, the measure does not change any current laws but serves as an official step in the process of potentially amending the U.S. Constitution.

Maddy summaryThis amendment to House Bill 10 allocates $278,994 annually from the state's General Fund to hire two full-time jail inspectors for the 2023-2025 fiscal period. The funds are directed to the Department of Health and Human Services to support the Division of Health Services Regulation in its construction section. These positions become effective on July 1, 2023, and the amendment also updates the bill's title to reflect the addition of these inspector roles.

Maddy summaryHB 593 is a procedural amendment that modifies the text of a larger bill containing various local laws for North Carolina. The amendment specifically restructures the formatting of a section regarding the reallocation of $7 million in state funds to Duplin County for a senior resource center and a sheriff's office facility. Additionally, it clarifies the language for a provision that transfers approximately 62 acres of former state quarry land to the City of Monroe for one dollar, noting that the city assumes all costs and risks associated with the property. This change does not alter the substantive policy decisions but adjusts how the bill is written to ensure clarity and compliance with state statutes.

Maddy summaryThis North Carolina bill modifies local government boundaries and property management rules for several municipalities. It removes specific land parcels from the corporate limits of the Towns of Andrews, Boiling Spring Lakes, and the City of Asheville, while adding new tracts to the Town of Edenton. The legislation also grants the Town of Beaufort the authority to lease its waterfront property for periods exceeding ten years under certain conditions. Changes regarding tax liability and outstanding liens for the affected properties take effect on June 30, 2024.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to North Carolina that would restrict voting rights exclusively to United States citizens who are at least 18 years old. The legislation does not change current law immediately but instead sets up a statewide vote on November 5, 2024, where voters will decide whether to adopt this new rule. If approved by the majority of voters, the amendment will permanently update the state constitution to remove the ability of non-citizens to vote in any election. If voters reject the measure, the existing voting qualifications will remain unchanged.

Maddy summaryHB 984 creates a new legal process in North Carolina that allows property owners to request law enforcement agencies to quickly remove people who are occupying their private residential homes without permission. To use this process, an owner must file a sworn complaint stating that the occupants are not tenants, have no legal right to the property, and have been told to leave, while also confirming there is no ongoing lawsuit between the parties. If a police department or sheriff's office verifies the complaint, they are required to remove the unauthorized individuals within 48 hours and may arrest them for trespassing or other offenses. The bill also establishes that property owners must pay for police time if they request officers to stay on site to help change locks or secure the property, and it provides a way for removed individuals to sue for damages if the removal was done incorrectly.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates Jockey's Ridge in Nags Head as a unique coastal geological area of environmental concern. It establishes specific rules for development within the site, requiring permits for sand removal projects that exceed ten cubic yards per year. Any sand removed under these permits must be returned to designated areas within the Jockey's Ridge State Park. Additionally, the legislation prohibits development activities that would significantly block the natural movement of sand, with limited exceptions for essential infrastructure and maintenance.

Maddy summaryThis bill reorganizes the North Carolina community college statutes to clarify the system's purpose and designates the Community Colleges System Office as the lead agency for workforce and adult education. It introduces several specific changes, including a ban on using secondary school accreditation status to determine community college admissions and requiring the state board to competitively bid for a learning management system. The legislation also expands a career and college readiness program, allows Fayetteville Technical Community College to partner with private entities for facility construction, and adjusts requirements for AI school safety and special needs pilot programs. Additionally, the bill increases the classroom hour requirement for individuals seeking a massage therapy license.