This week at the General Assembly, budget conversations continued while both the House and Senate considered noteworthy bills.
Budget Process (S257) -
Both chambers appointed members to the conference committee for...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
This week at the General Assembly, Senate Committees were busy while House Budget leaders rolled out parts of their version of the budget in subcommittees. House leaders have indicated they hope to hold a vote on the budget...more
This week at the General Assembly the Senate focused on moving legislation through committees while House Budget leaders focused on the budget bill (S 257). House leaders have indicated they hope to hold votes on the budget...more
This week at the legislature, Senate confirmations continued as rumors of another potential HB2 compromise swirled.
Confirmations -
Senate committees are continuing the process of confirming Governor Cooper's...more
This week at the legislature, Senate confirmations continued as committees in both chambers received informational presentations and voted on bills.
Confirmations -
Senate committees are continuing the process of...more
This week the pace quickens within the House and Senate policy committees while the Appropriations committees received presentations on Governor Cooper's proposed budget recommendations.
Regulatory Reform (HB131) -...more
While various bills made their way through committees and chambers this week, the highlight was the release of Governor Cooper's proposed Budget Recommendations for fiscal years 2017-2018.
Secretary Hall Confirmed -...more
Eminent Domain (HB3) -
A bill that seeks to amend the State's Constitution to prohibit the exercise of eminent domain to condemn private property except for public use passed through the House this week after being...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
The new year brings a number of new leaders to State government in Raleigh. These changes could impact policy in significant ways. ...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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It is a busy week at the General Assembly as legislators are pushing through the final days of the 2016 short session. The legislature is expected to adjourn for the year either late today, July 5, or tomorrow, July 6. The...more
7/5/2016
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Budget negotiations continued behind closed doors this week, with Speaker Tim Moore and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, Senator Phil Berger, working to resolve the final differences between the two chambers’ spending...more
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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With negotiations on the budget bill (H1030) continuing outside the public view, this week the General Assembly focused on other issues.
Body Cameras (H972) -
The House Judiciary II Committee approved a plan to...more
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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Given their potential impact on businesses operating in North Carolina, it’s important to watch the 2016 primary election results and this year’s Legislative session....more
The North Carolina General Assembly recently passed a bill aimed at the abusive assertion of patents. It was part of the Commerce Protection Act of 2014 (S 648, S.L. 2014-110, section 2.1) and was signed into law by Governor...more
The North Carolina General Assembly has completed its 2014 session. During this “short session,” Legislators focused primarily on adjusting the second year of the State budget enacted last year, but also considered a number...more
The North Carolina General Assembly has completed its 2013 session after passing a two-year budget and considering hundreds of bills on a variety of topics. Here are some highlights from this year’s session...more
Over 4.5 million North Carolinians voted in the 2012 general election on Tuesday, November 6, and those voters made a number of important decisions. This article gives a brief overview of what happened with some discussion of...more
11/13/2012