House Passes Budget Bill -
The NC House on Thursday passed the biennial budget bill (S 257) by a vote of 86 to 20. The vote was bipartisan with 25 Democrats joining 61 Republicans in supporting the bill.
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5/23/2025
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The recent release of the Consensus General Fund Revenue Forecast is a sign that work on the new state budget has begun. Although some legislators were in Raleigh this week, no votes were taken given inclement weather....more
This week, Legislators worked on the budget bill and considered other bills.
State Budget Bill -
House and Senate leaders this week announced an agreement for state budget spending caps for fiscal years 2022 and 2023....more
6/11/2021
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This week, legislators considered dozens of bills as they worked to pass versions in one chamber prior to the crossover deadline.
Crossover and Bill Filing Deadline -
Legislators left Raleigh this week after working...more
5/14/2021
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This week, Gov. Roy Cooper issued a new Executive Order lifting many COVID-19 restrictions and legislators considered a number of bills.
Order Loosens COVID-19 Restrictions -
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4/30/2021
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This week, Gov. Roy Cooper announced that he plans to lift many COVID-19 restrictions on June 1 and legislators considered a number of bills.
Lifting COVID-19 Restrictions -
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4/23/2021
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Legislators returned to Raleigh this week after a spring break and considered a number of bills.
Waive Interest on State Income Tax Payments -
The House this week passed a bill (H 279) clarifying...more
As 2020 begins, activity in Raleigh resumes at a fast pace. Candidate filing for 2020 elections ended in December and Legislators return to Raleigh on Jan. 14.
2020 Elections -
This will be a very active election year....more
1/7/2020
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Legislators left Raleigh this past Friday after passing bills drawing new congressional district lines and some additional appropriations bills. They plan to return on Jan. 14 for a session that may consider a variety of...more
11/21/2019
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The impasse between Governor Roy Cooper and the General Assembly over the 2019 budget bill (H966) continued this week, as Legislators considered some additional “mini-budget” bills. The House overrode Governor Cooper’s veto...more
10/14/2019
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After two busy weeks culminating in the May 9 bill crossover deadline, Legislators returned this week at a steadier pace.
Senate Tax Reform (S622) -
The Senate began moving its 2019 tax bill and tentatively approved it...more
The North Carolina General Assembly has completed its 2016 "short" session. A number of bills considered by Legislators will impact businesses of all types. Here are some highlights from this year's session....more
7/11/2016
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With negotiations on the budget bill (HB 1030) still continuing outside the public view, this week the General Assembly focused on other issues.
Tax Proposals; Services Tax Clarifications and New Market Jobs Act -
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6/20/2016
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Senate Passes Budget Bill (HB1030) -
The State Senate passed its version of the 2016-17 spending plan this week, setting the stage for a conference committee to work out the differences between the two chambers’...more
6/6/2016
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