Rep. Bill Ward

Co-sponsor HB 965

died · North Carolina House · Co-sponsor

UNC Intrastate Athletic Competition.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires University of North Carolina schools with large enrollments to play football and basketball games against each other and against smaller UNC schools. It mandates that big schools play at least one game per year against other large UNC schools and every six years against smaller ones, alternating home and away matchups. The legislation also provides $1 million in funding to inform the public about these new competition rules, which would begin applying to the 2025-2026 academic year.

died Jun 4, 2024 1 co-sponsor 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 681

Passed · North Carolina House · Co-sponsor

Healthcare Flexibility Act.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes an Interstate Medical Licensure Compact to allow physicians to obtain full, unrestricted medical licenses in multiple states more easily. It creates a streamlined application process for doctors who meet strict requirements, such as passing licensing exams within three attempts and having no criminal convictions or prior license discipline. The law clarifies that a physician must be licensed in the state where their patient is located during a medical visit and ensures that member states can still take disciplinary action against a doctor's license. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to provide practice authority for nurse practitioners and ensure flexibility for anesthesia services.

Passed May 22, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1043

In committee · North Carolina House · Co-sponsor

Ignition Interlock Violation/Extend Period.

In committee May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1032

In committee · North Carolina House · Co-sponsor

Academic Transparency.

In committee May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 1048

In committee · North Carolina House · Lead sponsor

Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Historically Minority-Serving Institutions Omnibus.

In committee May 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 1057

In committee · North Carolina House · Co-sponsor

School Performance Grade Pilot.

In committee May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1036

In committee · North Carolina House · Co-sponsor

Artificial Intelligence Task Force/Funds.

In committee May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1045

In committee · North Carolina House · Co-sponsor

Enhance Teacher Pipeline/Increase Teaching Fellows Program.

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