Sen. Bill Rabon

Maddy summaryThis procedural bill (SJR 2) sets the official reconvene date for North Carolina's 2025 legislative session. It directs the General Assembly to adjourn on January 8, 2025, after organizing, and reconvene on January 29, 2025, at noon. The resolution follows existing law (G.S. 120-11.1) and applies only to the session's organizational schedule. It does not change any substantive laws or affect constituents.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to change the North Carolina Constitution to cap the state's maximum income tax rate at five percent, down from the current seven and a half percent. The measure would directly affect all North Carolina taxpayers by limiting the highest tax rate the state can impose on individual earnings. Instead of taking effect immediately, the bill requires voters to approve this change in a referendum scheduled for the November 3, 2026, general election. If a majority of voters support the amendment, the new five percent limit would apply to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2027. If voters reject the proposal, the existing income tax rules will remain unchanged.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution sets the schedule for the North Carolina General Assembly to end its current session and return for a special session in late October 2024. It specifies that the legislature will adjourn on September 11, 2024, and reconvene on October 9, 2024, to address specific items such as overriding a governor's veto, filling vacancies, handling election law changes, and considering impeachment. The resolution also outlines a second special session beginning on October 24, 2024, which would focus on similar limited topics before a final adjournment. The bill directly affects the state's lawmakers by defining the dates and scope of their legislative work for the remainder of the year.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 917 appoints specific individuals to various public boards and commissions in North Carolina based on recommendations from the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House. The legislation directly affects state agencies including the North Carolina State Bar, community college boards, and professional oversight committees by establishing new terms for these officials. Additionally, the bill corrects errors in appointment dates and term lengths found in a previous law, ensuring those records accurately reflect the intended start and end dates for the appointed individuals.

Maddy summaryThis North Carolina Senate Joint Resolution confirms the appointment of Adam Lockhart Taylor to the state Board of Review. The bill officially approves his selection as the member representing employers for a four-year term starting July 1, 2024. This action fulfills a legal requirement that the General Assembly must confirm the Governor's appointments to this board. Once ratified, the resolution takes effect immediately, allowing Taylor to assume his duties on the specified start date.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution establishes a structured schedule for the North Carolina General Assembly to break and return during its 2023 regular session. It directs the legislature to pause on specific dates in June, July, and August 2024, with set times to reconvene in July and September. During these interim periods, lawmakers are restricted from introducing or debating most new legislation, limiting their work to specific tasks such as overriding gubernatorial vetoes, filling vacancies, handling election law matters, and addressing impeachment proceedings. The document also provides the final step to officially end the session once all scheduled business is completed.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution elects Kathryn Crisp Greeley to serve on the Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina. The measure fills the vacancy left by Lee Roberts, who resigned from the board in January 2024. Under state law, the Senate that originally elected the departing member is responsible for selecting a replacement to serve the remaining portion of the term. Greeley's term begins immediately upon the resolution's adoption and concludes on June 30, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill appoints thirty-four individuals to various public boards and commissions across North Carolina, such as the State Medical Board and the Acupuncture Licensing Board. The appointments are made based on recommendations from the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, with start dates ranging from April 2024 to November 2024 and terms lasting between one and four years. The legislation directly affects the governance of these specific agencies by filling vacancies with the named individuals, ensuring continuity in their oversight and regulatory functions.

Maddy summaryThis bill confirms the governor's appointment of James C. Gillen to serve on the North Carolina Industrial Commission. The resolution officially approves his reappointment for a six-year term beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2030. By ratifying the appointment, the General Assembly fulfills the legal requirement that such commission members must be approved by the legislature before taking office. This action allows Gillen to assume his duties as a member of the state agency responsible for overseeing industrial development and related matters.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution seeks to confirm Joey R. Hopkins as the Secretary of North Carolina's Department of Transportation. The bill follows the state's constitutional requirement for the Senate to provide advice and consent on the Governor's appointment of department heads. By passing this resolution, the Senate formally approves Hopkins to continue serving in the role, which the Governor had temporarily filled pending legislative action. The measure does not alter any laws or policies but serves as a procedural step to finalize the appointment process.