Rep. Mitchell Setzer

Maddy summaryHB 96 creates a new process for property owners or their authorized representatives to quickly remove "unauthorized persons" (those occupying residential property without legal right, no rental agreement, and no rent paid) from their homes. To use this process, the property owner must complete a sworn affidavit at the courthouse ($25 fee) proving all legal conditions are met, then provide it to local law enforcement. Law enforcement must remove the person within 24 hours of receiving the affidavit. This applies only to residential property and excludes tenants who stayed past their lease term. The bill directly affects property owners, law enforcement agencies, and individuals occupying property without legal authorization.

Maddy summaryThis House resolution formally recognizes the 250th anniversary of the United States and honors the historical contributions of North Carolina to the nation's founding. The bill specifically highlights key events such as the Halifax Resolves and the Mecklenburg Resolves, noting North Carolina's pivotal role in the movement for independence. It encourages citizens of the state to participate in commemorative events leading up to July 4, 2026, but does not allocate funding or mandate specific actions. As a non-binding resolution, it serves primarily as an official statement of recognition rather than a law with enforceable requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 133, the NC Farmland and Military Protection Act, bans U.S.-designated adversarial foreign governments from buying, leasing, or holding interests in agricultural land or land within 75 miles of major military installations like Fort Bragg and Camp Lejeune. It directly affects foreign governments identified by the U.S. State Department as adversaries under arms regulations, preventing them from acquiring land critical to food production or near military sites. The law excludes agricultural research leases under 250 acres and makes any violating land transfer legally void. This focuses on restricting foreign control of strategic land without altering existing domestic land transactions.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution sets the schedule for the end of the 2025 North Carolina legislative session, specifying that the General Assembly will adjourn on July 2, 2026, and reconvene on July 27, 2026. Upon returning, the legislature is restricted to considering only specific types of bills, such as those directly affecting the state budget, constitutional amendments, and measures implementing prior commission reports or addressing gubernatorial nominations. The measure also allows for the consideration of local bills, election law changes, and bills responding to litigation or vetoes, provided they meet particular filing deadlines set for early 2026. By limiting the scope of business during the reconvened session, the resolution ensures that the legislature focuses on essential matters before potentially adjourning permanently.

Maddy summaryThis House Joint Resolution sets a specific end date for the 2025 North Carolina legislative session, requiring the General Assembly to adjourn on July 2, 2026, and reconvene on July 27, 2026. Upon returning, the legislature is restricted from considering most new legislation and can only address a defined list of urgent matters, such as finalizing the state budget, constitutional amendments, and bills related to elections or judicial vacancies. The resolution also establishes strict deadlines for submitting certain bills before the recess to ensure they can be reviewed during the brief return session.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors the life and memory of Louis Milford Pate Jr., a former North Carolina state legislator and retired Air Force navigator. It formally recognizes his military service, public service career, and community contributions while extending sympathy to his family following his death. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the document to Pate's family as a final tribute.

Maddy summaryHB 600 officially recognizes the Tuscarora Indians of Kahtenuaka Territories as a tribe under North Carolina law, effective July 1, 2025. The bill designates them as eligible for federal programs and services available to Native American tribes, based on historical treaties and their continuous presence in the state. It requires two Tuscarora representatives to serve on the State Commission of Indian Affairs and one to serve on the American Indian Heritage Commission. This recognition grants the tribe formal standing and representation in state-level tribal affairs.

Maddy summaryHB 356 clarifies what insurance companies and agents can offer to customers without violating anti-rebate laws. The bill permits insurers and producers to provide certain value-added products or services, such as those aimed at loss mitigation, health, or financial wellness, at reduced or no cost, provided they meet specific criteria and relate to the insurance coverage. It also allows for non-cash gifts or services up to $250 per policy term and drawings or raffles with prizes up to $250, as long as these offers are not unfairly discriminatory and do not require the purchase or renewal of a policy. These changes directly affect insurance companies, agents, and their customers by defining new exceptions to prohibited trade practices.

Maddy summaryHB 34 creates a new criminal offense for stealing or misusing someone else's mail, directly affecting individuals who unlawfully take, control, or transfer mail intended for others. The bill defines "mail" broadly to include letters, packages, or valuable items sent to another person and prohibits two specific actions: stealing mail to deprive the owner, or transferring mail to benefit someone not entitled to it. Punishments range from a Class A1 misdemeanor for first-time, low-value thefts (under $200) to a Class D felony for repeat offenses or high-value thefts (over $2,000). This law, effective December 1, 2025, applies to offenses committed after that date.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution honors the life and memory of James Michael "Mike" Clampitt, a former member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from District 119. The bill formally recognizes his extensive background in public service, which included decades as a firefighter and deputy sheriff in North Carolina before his election to the state legislature. It expresses the House's appreciation for his legislative work and extends condolences to his family, with a copy of the resolution sent to them.