Sen. Bill Rabon

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles to create a special license plate called the 'America's Semiquincentennial' plate. The plate will feature the phrase 'America 250' and other designs to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. Any registered vehicle owner in the state will be eligible to purchase this plate starting on July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes the election schedule for the Town of Bolivia in North Carolina from odd-numbered years to even-numbered years. It updates the town's charter to hold regular municipal elections biennially starting in 2026, rather than in odd-numbered years as previously established. Additionally, the bill shortens the current terms of the mayor and aldermen so that their existing positions end in 2026 instead of 2027. These changes directly affect the town's local government officials and the residents who vote for them.

Maddy summaryThis North Carolina bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to provide new luggage, such as suitcases or backpacks, to children entering or currently in the foster care system when they are removed from a household. The legislation appropriates specific funds for this purpose and allows the department to accept additional donations, while explicitly defining new luggage as unused containers and excluding disposable bags. To ensure accountability, the bill requires an annual report detailing how often disposable bags are still used and how the new luggage inventory is managed. These changes take effect on July 1, 2026, aiming to improve the personal belongings provided to children in state care.

Maddy summarySJR 776 is a procedural resolution that changes the adjournment and reconvene dates for North Carolina's 2025 legislative session. It adjusts key dates, such as moving the session's adjournment from September 22 to September 25, 2025, and setting reconvene times for subsequent weeks (e.g., October 20 instead of October 21). The bill also restricts the business that can be addressed during reconvened sessions to only conference reports and bills related to disaster recovery that met a July 31, 2025, deadline. This affects the legislature's scheduling flexibility and prioritization of bills during the final weeks of the session.

Maddy summarySJR 774 is a procedural joint resolution confirming Stephanie Lynch's appointment to the North Carolina Investment Authority Board of Directors. It specifically confirms her appointment for a term beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2028, as required by state law (G.S. 147-71.1). The resolution does not create new policies or affect any broader group; it solely confirms the State Treasurer's existing appointment of Lynch to this specific board position. This is a routine confirmation process, not a substantive legislative change.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution confirms Governor's appointment of Sallie Shuping-Russell to the North Carolina Investment Authority Board of Directors for a term beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2029. It directly affects the appointee (Sallie Shuping-Russell) and the board, which manages state investment funds. The resolution follows existing law (G.S. 147-71.1) requiring legislative confirmation for such appointments, but does not create new policy or change board responsibilities. This is a procedural confirmation, not a substantive legislative change.

Maddy summarySB 775 is a procedural bill appointing individuals to fill unexpired terms on various North Carolina public boards and commissions. It specifically names people like Richard Parrotte to the State Bar Disciplinary Hearing Commission, Dr. Marc Sosne to Cape Fear Community College’s board, and Joaquin Fuster to the Home Inspector’s Licensure Board. The bill also corrects previous appointment details in other laws (Part III). As a routine appointment measure, it does not create new policies but ensures vacancies are filled as required by law.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a procedural resolution setting specific dates for the North Carolina General Assembly to reconvene after its summer recess in 2025. It requires the legislature to reconvene on August 26, September 22, and October 21, 2025, with strict limits on what can be considered during each session. Only specific matters are allowed, including veto override attempts, appointments, election law bills, litigation challenges, and unfinished conference reports. It directly affects the General Assembly’s ability to work on legislation during these reconvened sessions. As a procedural measure, it does not create new policies but governs the session schedule and agenda.

Maddy summarySB 479, the SCRIPT Act, requires health insurers in North Carolina to allow patients to choose any participating pharmacy without restrictions. It prohibits insurers from imposing unequal copayments, financial penalties, or incentives that steer patients toward specific pharmacies. The bill directly affects insurers offering prescription drug coverage, independent pharmacies (defined as groups of 10 or fewer under common ownership), and patients seeking pharmacy services. Key provisions ensure equal treatment for all pharmacies in a plan and prevent insurers from limiting patient choice based on financial incentives.

Maddy summarySB 706 restores funding for counties to address scrap tire disposal by increasing the portion of tax revenue allocated to local governments from 50% to 75%. It directs the Department of Environmental Quality to use these funds to grant counties assistance for cleaning up scrap tire disposal sites and managing tire-related waste, prioritizing areas with severe disposal problems and financial need. The bill requires counties to demonstrate higher disposal costs than prior tax reimbursements to qualify for grants and mandates annual reporting on fund usage. This directly affects North Carolina counties struggling with scrap tire accumulation, particularly those with limited resources for waste management.