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
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.
Schedule -
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
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
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