Sen. Bill Rabon

Maddy summarySB 320 creates an additional retirement allowance for North Carolina state and local law enforcement officers who retire after meeting specific service and age requirements. Eligible officers with at least 30 years of service (or 55+ with 5+ years) under age 62 can choose between two calculation methods for their annual allowance: one based on their current pay rate and service, or one based on their pay rate at 30 years of service. The allowance, paid monthly from state funds, stops upon the officer’s death, reaching age 62 (for the first method), or meeting a time-based condition (for the second method). This change supplements retirement income without affecting other retirement benefits or salary increases.

Maddy summarySB 315 improves transparency and efficiency in insurance reviews of medical services by setting strict timeframes for insurers to make decisions. For urgent care, insurers must decide within 24 hours; for non-urgent care, within three business days after receiving all necessary information. The bill also requires insurers to clearly explain review processes in patient handbooks, on websites, and on membership cards, and to notify both patients and providers of outcomes. Additionally, it mandates that appeal reviews be conducted by qualified medical professionals without conflicts of interest, ensuring fairer assessments of coverage disputes.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 221) asks the North Carolina Senate to consider confirming Governor Josh Stein's appointment of Pamela Brewington Cashwell as Secretary of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. The bill directly affects the Governor's nomination process for a cabinet-level position overseeing state parks, historic sites, and cultural programs, and it requires the Senate to formally approve her appointment under state constitutional procedures.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (not a policy bill) confirming the Governor's appointment of Eddie M. Buffaloe, Jr., as Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. It requires the Senate to formally consider his nomination, as mandated by North Carolina law (G.S. 143B-9(a) and the state constitution) for all heads of principal state departments. The resolution itself does not change any laws or policies but sets the process for the Senate to provide "advice and consent" on the appointment. It directly affects the Governor's nomination process and the Senate's confirmation authority for state department leaders.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 150) formally asks the North Carolina Senate to confirm Governor Joey R. Hopkins' appointment of Joey R. Hopkins as Secretary of the Department of Transportation. It follows state law requiring Senate approval for heads of major state departments, as the Governor had previously nominated Hopkins for the role. The resolution does not change transportation policies or create new programs; it only initiates the Senate's formal confirmation process for a specific appointment. The bill is procedural, focusing solely on the confirmation step, not the duties or policies of the Department of Transportation.

Maddy summarySB 115 is a procedural bill that authorizes specific appointments to North Carolina public offices based on recommendations from legislative leaders. It appoints individuals to positions such as Special Superior Court Judge, members of the North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Child Care Commission, Building Code Council, and community college boards. The bill fills both new terms and unexpired terms, with appointments expiring between 2025 and 2032. It does not create new policies or alter existing laws, but rather formalizes appointments for existing boards and commissions. This bill is a routine legislative action to staff public offices as required by statute.

Maddy summarySR 104 is a Senate resolution establishing procedures for nominating and electing six members to the University of North Carolina Board of Governors. It sets a nomination window (February 24-28, 2025), requires written nominations and ethics filings by nominees, and mandates a Senate election by March 24, 2025. The resolution details voting rules, including requiring majority votes for election, runoff procedures for tied positions, and the requirement for signed ballots. This resolution directly affects the Senate’s process for selecting Board of Governors members, with results sent to the House of Representatives for final action.

Maddy summarySB 24 requires that any new state health insurance mandate must be paired with the repeal of an existing mandate and include funding to cover the new cost. It directly affects North Carolina employers (especially small businesses) and taxpayers by targeting mandates that increase insurance premiums and state health plan expenses. Key provisions mandate that new health benefit requirements (like coverage for specific treatments or drugs) must include both a repeal of an equivalent existing mandate and recurring state funding for the new cost. The bill applies to all health insurance plans, including the State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees, and takes effect 30 days after enactment.

Maddy summarySB 30, titled "8th Senatorial District Local Act-1," is a procedural bill that applies exclusively to North Carolina's 8th Senatorial District. It does not enact substantive policy changes or affect any specific groups; instead, it serves as a local act confined to administrative or jurisdictional matters within that district. The bill has been referred to the Senate Committee on Rules and Operations of the Senate for further review. As a local act, it has no statewide impact or legislative provisions beyond its limited geographic scope.

Maddy summaryThis bill adopts the permanent procedural rules for the North Carolina Senate during the 2025 legislative session. It establishes how the Senate operates, including requirements for quorum (a majority of members), session order (e.g., committee reports before bill introductions), debate conduct, voting procedures, and emergency convening rules. These rules directly affect all senators, committee staff, and legislative officers during the session. The rules cover core Senate functions like handling bills, managing debate, and resolving procedural disputes, without creating new policy or affecting the public.