Sen. Michael Garrett

Co-sponsor SB 139

In committee · North Carolina Senate · Co-sponsor

Restore State Emp/Teacher Retiree Med Benefit.

Maddy summarySB 139 prevents the elimination of medical benefits for North Carolina state teachers and employees who first earned retirement service on or after January 1, 2021. It reverses a prior change that would have cut these benefits by repealing specific sections of law, effective retroactively to December 31, 2020. The bill appropriates $500,000 annually for 2025-2026 and $2 million annually for 2026-2027 to cover increased costs for the state health plan. This restores medical coverage for affected retirees under several retirement systems, effective July 1, 2025.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRestores medical benefits via $500k/$2M annual appropriations, directly funding a state program through budgetary means.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationRestores medical benefits for teachers, directly supporting educator compensation and retention per bill's purpose and subjects list.95% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareRestores medical benefits for retirees and appropriates funds to cover increased costs, directly supporting health insurance coverage for state employees and teachers.95% confidence Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRestores medical benefits for state teachers/employees by reversing cuts to retirement health coverage, directly protecting existing employment benefits under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

In committee Feb 25, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 154

In committee · North Carolina Senate · Co-sponsor

NC CROWN Act.

Maddy summarySB 154, the North Carolina CROWN Act, prohibits employment discrimination based on hair texture or protective hairstyles. It explicitly defines "protective hairstyles" (including braids, locks, twists, and bantu knots) as protected under existing anti-discrimination law, stating that race discrimination includes hair texture and type. The bill amends Chapter 95 to add Section 95-28.1B, making it illegal for employers to deny jobs, fire, or otherwise discriminate against employees because of these hair characteristics. This applies to all employers, employees, and job applicants in North Carolina starting from the law's effective date.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits employment discrimination based on hair texture/protective hairstyles, directly protecting workers' rights under anti-discrimination law in employment contexts.95% confidence

In committee Feb 25, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 151

In committee · North Carolina Senate · Co-sponsor

27th Senatorial District Local Act-1.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a procedural local act that solely pertains to North Carolina's 27th Senatorial District. It contains no substantive policy changes or new requirements; Section 1 explicitly states it "relates only to the 27th Senatorial District," and Section 2 specifies it takes effect upon enactment. The bill serves as a formal administrative designation without altering any laws or affecting residents, businesses, or other entities. It is a routine procedural measure filed for the district's official recognition.

In committee Feb 25, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 909

In committee · North Carolina Senate · Co-sponsor

Protect Women's Healthcare.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes adding a new section to the North Carolina Constitution to protect specific reproductive rights, including abortion, contraception, fertility treatment, and miscarriage care. The amendment would allow the state to restrict access to abortion only after fetal viability, except when necessary to preserve the life or health of the pregnant person, and it defines "undue burden" as any substantial obstacle placed in a woman's path before that point. If passed by voters in the 2024 general election, the changes would take effect on January 1, 2025, while also maintaining existing conscience protection laws for healthcare providers.

In committee May 16, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 868

died · North Carolina Senate · Co-sponsor

Governor's Budget.

died May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 823

In committee · North Carolina Senate · Lead sponsor

Kellin Foundation Hope Hub Funds.

In committee May 6, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 824

In committee · North Carolina Senate · Lead sponsor

Guilford County Schools Misc. Funding.

In committee May 6, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 852

In committee · North Carolina Senate · Lead sponsor

NC Universal Background Check Act.

In committee May 6, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 849

In committee · North Carolina Senate · Lead sponsor

Increase Safe Use of Firearms.

In committee May 6, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 815

In committee · North Carolina Senate · Co-sponsor

NC Paid Family Insurance Act.

In committee May 6, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track