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
It was a busy week at the North Carolina General Assembly as the House passed its version of the budget bill and both houses worked intensely in advance of the May 9 crossover deadline.
Budget Bill (H966)-
The House on...more
5/6/2019
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With Easter approaching, both chambers are taking work breaks. The House left Raleigh on April 16 and returns to work April 24. The Senate will be taking a break the entire week of April 22 to return April 29....more
Legislators in both chambers considered many bills this week as House budget writers negotiated behind closed doors.
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After recently concluding Appropriations subcommittee meetings, House members are...more
4/12/2019
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Dozens of bills were filed this week as the Senate faced its bill introduction deadline. The House announced that it will publish a budget plan within the next two weeks....more
4/11/2019
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Activity at the General Assembly continued to accelerate this week as joint appropriations committees held their final meetings and prepared to break-off into their separate, chamber-specific committees....more
4/1/2019
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Budget appropriations meetings continued this week at the General Assembly as a number of substantive bills were introduced on a variety of topics.
Farm Act of 2019 (S315) -
The annual bill to make various changes in...more
3/25/2019
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Activity at the General Assembly gained speed this week as the deadline for bill introduction approaches. Legislators in appropriation subcommittees continued to receive presentations regarding the Governor’s budget...more
3/18/2019
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Activity at the North Carolina General Assembly increased this week as additional bills were introduced and appropriations subcommittees met to begin discussing the state budget.
State of the State Address -
Governor...more
Legislative activity increased this week as bill introductions continued and committees began to vote on bills.
Constitutional Amendment (H140) -
Rep. Chuck McGrady (R-Henderson) was joined by fellow lawmakers Rep....more
2/25/2019
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The pace of work at the General Assembly increased this week as bill introductions continued and committees held initial meetings.
Revenue Projections -
A consensus revenue forecast released this week by the...more
The North Carolina General Assembly continued organizational work this week as legislators began to introduce bills and meeting schedules were announced.
Teacher Pay (S28) -
Senators Danny Britt (R-Robeson) and Rick...more
State legislators returned to Raleigh this week to begin work for the 2019 session. This year’s “long session” is expected to last through the summer as members enact a two-year budget and consider hundreds of bills....more
Legislators returned to Raleigh this week as the special session continues. Leadership from both chambers have indicated skeletal sessions will be held over the coming days as the General Assembly awaits any potential vetoes...more
After passing the budget and sending it to the Governor, the legislature turned its attention to other policy issues this week.
Budget Veto (S99) -
Governor Roy Cooper announced Wednesday that he was vetoing the...more
6/8/2018
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This was another quiet week at the General Assembly as legislators continued work on the budget behind closed doors.
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Budget chairs have indicated that a finalized budget could be released early next week and...more
5/25/2018
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North Carolina Legislators returned to Raleigh last week for their “short session” with a focus on revising the State budget bill passed last year. There was not much formal action in the two days the legislators returned to...more
5/21/2018
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North Carolina Legislators finished up another 2017 "special session" this week. Over the next few months, members will be in Raleigh on occasion for oversight committee meetings and will return again in January 2018 for...more
The legislators finished up a second short session this week, adjourning until October 4th.
Redistricting -
The General Assembly approved new House and Senate district maps Wednesday just ahead of the court-ordered...more
The legislators made their way back to Raleigh this week for the first in a series of special sessions. This particular session was intended to give legislators the chance to override gubernatorial vetoes, vote on conference...more
The North Carolina General Assembly has left Raleigh after enacting a biennial budget and considering hundreds of bills during a six-month session. Legislators will return in August and September to consider other matters...more
This week at the General Assembly, the House approved its proposed budget for the biennium while the Senate continued committee work.
House Budget Proposal (S257) -
The House voted to adopt its version of the budget...more
North Carolina Legislators made their way back to Raleigh for the beginning of the 2017 long session on January 25th. With returning members settling into their new offices and new members getting acclimated to Raleigh, no...more
After a lengthy and contentious campaign, voters have chosen new leaders for our nation and state. Those choices could impact North Carolina businesses in a number of significant ways....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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