Rep. Nasif Majeed

Maddy summaryHB 399 increases fees for nursing licensure applications, renewals, and reinstatements with most fees doubling (e.g., registered nurse application fees rise from $75 to $150, renewal fees from $100 to $200). It directly affects nurses seeking initial licensure, renewing licenses, or reinstating lapsed licenses in North Carolina. The bill establishes a 20% annual cap on future fee increases and specifies no refunds will be issued. These changes apply to all applications, renewals, or reinstatements processed on or after October 1, 2025. The bill does not alter nursing practice standards or create new regulatory requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 707 prohibits North Carolina state agencies and local governments from purchasing small drones (under 55 pounds) made or assembled by foreign vendors linked to China or Russia, or listed on U.S. sanctions lists. The bill directly affects all state and local government entities that buy drone technology, banning the use of state funds for such purchases starting July 1, 2027. Key provisions define "covered foreign entities" as those tied to Chinese/Russian governments, on U.S. sanctions lists, or controlled by those nations. This law aims to restrict drone acquisitions from specific foreign sources without altering existing drone usage policies.

Maddy summaryHB 699 would have prohibited North Carolina sheriffs from firing deputy sheriffs or other employees in their office for failing to make campaign contributions to the sheriff or the sheriff's campaign committee. This directly affects sheriff's office employees who could previously face employment consequences based on political donations. The bill's key provision would have made it illegal for sheriffs to use campaign contributions as a factor in hiring, firing, or disciplinary decisions. It represents a policy change to prevent coercion of employees through campaign donation requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 944 appropriates $1.5 million from the state General Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services for a directed grant to Care Ring, Inc., a nonprofit community health clinic in Mecklenburg County. The funding supports the clinic’s operations to provide primary care services to medically vulnerable residents facing geographic, economic, or other barriers to care. This grant specifically targets patients who would otherwise be unable to access necessary primary care due to these challenges. The bill directs all funds to be used for the clinic’s core operations during the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

Maddy summaryHB 910 creates a $2 million recurring grant program to increase teacher diversity in North Carolina public schools, primarily benefiting school districts, colleges, and community organizations. The bill funds partnerships that support recruitment, training, and retention of educators of color through specific initiatives like dual enrollment programs, paid clinical experiences, mentorship, and financial aid for aspiring teachers. Grants require evidence-based proposals addressing recruitment or retention gaps and must include long-term sustainability plans. Local school systems and institutions of higher education will administer the program, with annual reporting required to track progress toward diversifying the educator workforce.

Maddy summaryHB 931 limits towing fees to reasonable and clearly disclosed amounts, prohibits charging storage fees when towing companies are closed, and bans towing to locations without 24-hour vehicle recovery access. It requires towing companies to accept debit/credit/cash payments without processing fees exceeding 2% of the total. The Utilities Commission enforces these rules, imposing up to $5,000 penalties per violation for noncompliance. This bill directly affects towing companies and vehicle owners in North Carolina by regulating fee practices and payment options.

Maddy summaryHB 914 allows colleges and religious institutions in qualifying North Carolina cities (population over 50,000 in urban areas) to develop affordable housing on their owned land without needing special zoning approvals or permits. The bill requires 80% of new housing units to be reserved for low-income residents (at or below 80% of median income), with limited exceptions for staff housing. It includes location restrictions, such as avoiding historic districts, heavy industrial areas, and sites where over one-third is currently light industrial. This policy change streamlines development by treating such housing as a "use by right" under existing zoning.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases law enforcement and judicial resources in Mecklenburg County by funding 12 additional State Trooper positions and five new magistrates, effective July 1, 2025. It also raises minimum fines for drivers who fail to stop for school buses and establishes vehicle registration records as preliminary evidence of who was driving during such violations. Additionally, the bill expands the operating hours of the Metrolina Transportation Management Center and creates new rules for accessing highway camera footage, limiting public disclosure to specific individuals directly involved in incidents captured by the cameras.

Maddy summaryHB 915 reenacts a 25% tax credit for film production companies in North Carolina that spend at least $250,000 on qualifying expenses within the state. The credit applies to costs like equipment rentals, wages (excluding payments over $1 million to top earners), insurance, and employee benefits, but excludes political ads, news broadcasts, live sports events, and obscene content. The credit is capped at $20 million per feature film and requires producers to notify the North Carolina Film Office before claiming it. This reenactment makes the credit effective for qualifying expenses occurring on or after January 1, 2025, after a prior sunset clause expired in 2015.

Maddy summaryHB 916 strengthens North Carolina's Do Not Call and Do Not Text Registry by requiring telemarketers to remove registered numbers from their contact lists within 30 business days when a resident requests no further calls, reducing the previous timeframe from 60 days. It directly affects North Carolina residents who have registered their phone numbers and telemarketers operating in the state, including partner companies. Key provisions include clarifying that "telephone solicitation" covers text messages and automated calls, and holding companies jointly liable if they accept sales leads generated by illegal telemarketing calls. The bill updates state law to align with federal telemarketing rules and enforce stricter compliance.