Sen. Bill Rabon

Maddy summarySB 1092 authorizes the North Carolina Senate President Pro Tempore and House Speaker to appoint individuals to various public offices based on their recommendations. The bill directly affects numerous community college boards, professional licensing boards, and state commissions by adding new members or reappointing current ones to specific terms. These appointments cover a wide range of roles, including judicial positions, educational oversight, healthcare administration, and regulatory boards for industries like real estate and massage therapy. By ratifying these selections, the legislation formalizes the leadership of these organizations for their designated terms.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution establishes a schedule for the 2025 North Carolina General Assembly to pause and resume in four specific stages throughout late 2026. The bill directs the legislature to adjourn on four set dates in August, September, and October, with each break lasting approximately three weeks before reconvening at noon on a Monday. During these interim sessions, lawmakers are restricted from introducing new legislation and may only consider specific items such as overriding gubernatorial vetoes, handling appointments, addressing election laws, resolving litigation, or proposing constitutional amendments. Ultimately, the resolution provides a structured timeline for the legislative body to finish its work and formally end the session sine die by the end of November 2026.

Maddy summarySB 474, the DAVE Act, creates a new Division of Accountability, Value, and Efficiency within North Carolina's State Auditor's office. It requires all state agencies to report by October 2025 on how they spend public funds and list vacant positions held for six months or longer, including reasons for vacancies. The Division will assess whether agencies or specific positions remain necessary, using AI tools to analyze spending effectiveness, duplication, and budget use. By December 2025, the Division must recommend to the legislature which agencies or positions should be eliminated based on this review.

Maddy summaryThis bill confirms the appointment of John Gajda to the North Carolina Utilities Commission to fill a vacancy created when Karen M. Kemerait stepped down. By ratifying the Governor's nomination, the General Assembly officially authorizes Gajda to serve on the commission until his term expires on June 30, 2027. The resolution follows the standard legislative process required for appointing members to this regulatory body, ensuring the commission maintains its full membership.

Maddy summaryThis bill confirms the appointment of Floyd McKissick to the North Carolina Utilities Commission to serve a term ending on June 30, 2029. It directly affects the state regulatory body by officially approving McKissick's role as a commissioner, filling the unexpired term previously held by Charlotte Mitchell. The resolution follows the standard legal requirement that governor-appointed members of this commission must be confirmed by the state legislature. Once ratified, the confirmation becomes effective, allowing McKissick to begin his duties on the commission.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution confirms Melanie Bush as the Director of the Division of Health Benefits within the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. The appointment fills the unexpired term of Jay Ludlam and is set to last until June 30, 2029. Under state law, this specific leadership role requires confirmation by the General Assembly before the Governor's appointment becomes official. The measure is purely administrative and does not alter any health benefit programs or policies.

Maddy summarySB 227 prohibits North Carolina public schools from teaching or promoting 12 specific "divisive concepts" defined in the bill, such as claims that one race is inherently superior or that individuals bear responsibility for past actions of their race. The bill directly affects K-12 students, teachers, and school employees by banning instruction on these concepts and restricting professional development that includes them. Key provisions include requiring schools to avoid "discriminatory practices" and preventing staff from being compelled to affirm divisive concepts. The bill does not ban all diversity initiatives but targets specific teachings it deems contrary to "equality and rights of all persons." This is a proposed bill (not yet law) currently under review in the North Carolina Senate.

Maddy summarySB 558 (North Carolina Senate Bill 558) requires public universities and community colleges to adopt diversity, equity, and inclusion policies that comply with state law while prohibiting the promotion of specific "divisive concepts." It defines 12 concepts as "divisive," including claims that one race or sex is inherently superior, individuals bear guilt for past actions of their race, or meritocracy is inherently racist. The bill mandates that institutions avoid teaching these concepts and bars community colleges from investigating protected speech (like satire) labeled as "microaggressions." It directly affects all public higher education employees, faculty, and students in North Carolina's university system and community colleges.

Maddy summarySB 153, the North Carolina Border Protection Act, requires state law enforcement and correctional facilities to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. It mandates that state employees determine the immigration status of people in custody, report non-citizens to ICE, and enter into 287(g) agreements with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to allow designated officers to enforce immigration laws under ICE supervision. The bill also prohibits UNC constituent institutions from adopting sanctuary policies. These provisions directly affect state departments of Public Safety and Adult Correction, as well as UNC universities. The bill does not change existing federal immigration law but requires state agencies to align their practices with federal enforcement priorities.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution initiates the confirmation process for Daniel Johnson to serve as Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The bill directs the Senate to review and vote on the Governor's nomination, following the state constitution's requirement for senatorial advice and consent. Once adopted, the resolution formally begins the legislative steps needed to officially appoint Johnson to the leadership role.