Rep. Allen Chesser

Co-sponsor HB 942

Signed into law · North Carolina House · Co-sponsor

Standing up to Hate and Leading with our Moral Principles (SHALOM) Act.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the SHALOM Act, adds a new section to North Carolina law that officially adopts the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism. The law requires state agencies and organizations to use this definition as a guide for training, education, and identifying hate crimes or discrimination against Jewish people. It also establishes a framework for tracking and reporting incidents of antisemitism within the state. The legislation includes a specific provision stating that adopting this definition does not violate free speech rights protected by the U.S. and state constitutions.

Signed into law Jul 1, 2024 1 co-sponsor

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

Primary HB 1029

In committee · North Carolina House · Lead sponsor

Right To Try Individualized Treatments.

Maddy summaryHB 1029 allows patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses to access custom-made investigational drugs, biological products, or devices that are tailored to their specific genetic profiles. To qualify, a patient must consult with a treating physician, confirm that standard FDA-approved treatments are unlikely to help, and provide written informed consent acknowledging the risks and potential costs. The bill permits manufacturers to offer these treatments for free or at the patient's expense while explicitly stating that health insurance plans are not required to cover these costs. Additionally, the legislation protects doctors from disciplinary action for recommending such treatments and ensures that a patient's heirs are not held financially responsible for any outstanding debts related to the therapy if the patient passes away.

In committee Jun 11, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 4

died · North Carolina House · Co-sponsor

Increasing Engagement in STEM Grant Program.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new grant program called "Increasing Engagement in STEM" to provide funding to North Carolina public schools for experiential science, technology, engineering, and math education. The program specifically targets sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade students and allows schools to use the money for teacher stipends, hiring third-party vendors, and hosting competitions. A total of $1 million is allocated to fund up to 20 school districts, with selection criteria designed to ensure geographic and population diversity across different school sizes. Schools must submit detailed plans outlining how they will use the funds and how they intend to sustain the programs after the grant period ends. The bill also requires the state superintendent to submit initial and final reports to a legislative committee detailing application results, student participation data, and performance outcomes.

died May 13, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 1043

In committee · North Carolina House · Lead sponsor

Ignition Interlock Violation/Extend Period.

In committee May 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 1032

In committee · North Carolina House · Co-sponsor

Academic Transparency.

In committee May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 823

Passed · North Carolina House · Co-sponsor

Eliminate School Choice Program Waitlists.

Passed May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 415

Signed into law · North Carolina House · Lead sponsor

Stop Addiction Fraud Ethics Act of 2023.

Signed into law Oct 20, 2023 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor HR 897

Passed · North Carolina House · Co-sponsor

Support for Israel.

Passed Oct 10, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 600

Signed into law · North Carolina House · Co-sponsor

Regulatory Reform Act of 2023.

Signed into law Oct 10, 2023 1 co-sponsor