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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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June 14, 2022 | NC | SB 256 | Limits Appointment Powers of Governor | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 18) |
June 8, 2022 | NC | SB 256 | Limits Appointment Powers of Governor | Bill Passed - House (61 - 40) |
June 6, 2022 | NC | SB 711 | Authorizes Medical Marijuana Products for Specified Conditions | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 7) |
June 1, 2022 | NC | HB 755 | Prohibits Classroom Instruction on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 18) |
June 1, 2022 | NC | SB 455 | Amends State Hemp Laws to Conform with Federal Law | Bill Passed - House (86 - 25) |
March 10, 2022 | NC | HB 243 | Specifies the Current Operations Appropriations Act of 2021 | Conference Report Adopted - House (96 - 16) |
March 10, 2022 | NC | SJR 748 | Specifies Rules, Restrictions for Upcoming Legislative Sessions | Bill Passed - House (106 - 5) |
March 9, 2022 | NC | SB 173 | Repeals the Mask Mandate for Public Schools | Veto Override Failed - Senate (27 - 22) |
March 9, 2022 | NC | HB 243 | Specifies the Current Operations Appropriations Act of 2021 | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (44 - 4) |
Feb. 17, 2022 | NC | SB 173 | Repeals the Mask Mandate for Public Schools | Conference Report Adopted - House (76 - 42) |
Feb. 17, 2022 | NC | SB 745 | Amends State Congressional Districts | Bill Passed - House (66 - 53) |
Feb. 17, 2022 | NC | HB 980 | Amends State Legislative House Districts in Accordance with the State Supreme Court Order | Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 3) |
Feb. 17, 2022 | NC | SB 744 | Amends State Senate Legislative Districts | Bill Passed - House (67 - 52) |
Feb. 17, 2022 | NC | SB 744 | Amends State Senate Legislative Districts | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 19) |
Feb. 17, 2022 | NC | SB 745 | Amends State Congressional Districts | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 19) |
Jan. 19, 2022 | NC | HB 605 | Amends the Upcoming 2022 Primary Date | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (69 - 50) |
Jan. 19, 2022 | NC | HB 605 | Amends the Upcoming 2022 Primary Date | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 17) |
Nov. 18, 2021 | NC | SB 326 | Requires State Election Officials to Stop Collecting Mail-In Ballots After Election Day | Bill Passed - House (62 - 48) |
Nov. 18, 2021 | NC | SB 725 | Prohibits County Boards of Elections from Accepting Private Donations to Administer Election Services | Bill Passed - House (63 - 48) |
Nov. 18, 2021 | NC | HB 259 | Requires that All Voting Machines Purchased in the Future be Manufactured in the U.S | Bill Passed - House (61 - 48) |
Nov. 17, 2021 | NC | HB 91 | Amends High School Athlete Regulations | Conference Report Adopted - House (71 - 43) |
Nov. 4, 2021 | NC | HB 976 | Amends State Congressional Districts | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 21) |
Nov. 4, 2021 | NC | SB 740 | Amends Congressional Districts | Bill Passed - House (65 - 49) |
Nov. 2, 2021 | NC | HB 976 | Amends State Congressional Districts | Bill Passed - House (67 - 49) |
Nov. 2, 2021 | NC | SB 740 | Amends Congressional Districts | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 22) |
Oct. 7, 2021 | NC | HB 761 | Establishes Police Vehicle and Equipment Protection Act | Bill Passed - House (97 - 14) |
Oct. 6, 2021 | NC | HB 761 | Establishes Police Vehicle and Equipment Protection Act | Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 5) |
Sept. 15, 2021 | NC | SB 360 | Prohibits Any State Agency from Settling Certain Lawsuits Without the Approval of the General Assembly | Bill Passed - House (58 - 47) |
Sept. 8, 2021 | NC | HB 91 | Amends High School Athlete Regulations | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 14) |
Sept. 1, 2021 | NC | HB 324 | Prohibits the Teaching of Certain Topics Related to Racism, Civics, and American History | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 41) |
Aug. 26, 2021 | NC | HB 324 | Prohibits the Teaching of Certain Topics Related to Racism, Civics, and American History | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 17) |
Aug. 25, 2021 | NC | HB 805 | Increases Penalties for People Engaged in "Riots" | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 19) |
Aug. 18, 2021 | NC | HB 398 | Repeals Previous State Handgun Buying Requirements | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 20) |
Aug. 12, 2021 | NC | SB 105 | Appropriates Funds for the State Budget | Bill Passed - House (72 - 41) |
July 15, 2021 | NC | HB 951 | Reduces Reliance on Coal-Burning Plants as Part of the State's Energy Policy | Bill Passed - House (57 - 49) |
June 25, 2021 | NC | SB 105 | Appropriates Funds for the State Budget | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 17) |
June 23, 2021 | NC | SB 116 | Establishes the North Carolina Back to Work Act | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (26 - 22) |
June 23, 2021 | NC | SB 173 | Repeals the Mask Mandate for Public Schools | Bill Passed - House (66 - 44) |
June 16, 2021 | NC | SB 725 | Prohibits County Boards of Elections from Accepting Private Donations to Administer Election Services | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 22) |
June 16, 2021 | NC | SB 326 | Requires State Election Officials to Stop Collecting Mail-In Ballots After Election Day | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 21) |
June 15, 2021 | NC | HB 642 | Prohibits Organ Transplant Discrimination on the Basis of Down Syndrome | Bill Passed - Senate (50 - 0) |
June 14, 2021 | NC | SB 722 | Amends the Date of Local Elections Due to Delay of Release of Redistricting Data | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 14) |
June 10, 2021 | NC | HB 334 | Reduces Corporate Income Tax | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 13) |
June 10, 2021 | NC | HB 453 | Prohibits Abortions Based on Race, Sex, or Suspected Disability | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 20) |
June 3, 2021 | NC | SB 116 | Establishes the North Carolina Back to Work Act | Bill Passed - House (71 - 36) |
June 1, 2021 | NC | HB 128 | Establishes a $1,500 Bonus for Unemployed Individuals that Accept Reemployment Within 30 Days | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 10) |
May 12, 2021 | NC | HB 729 | Amends the State's Charter School Law | Bill Passed - House (63 - 52) |
May 11, 2021 | NC | SB 405 | Establishes Protections for "Infants Born Alive" | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 21) |
May 10, 2021 | NC | HB 805 | Increases Penalties for People Engaged in "Riots" | Bill Passed - House (88 - 25) |
May 6, 2021 | NC | HB 692 | Prohibits the Use of Suspension Modifications in Motor Vehicles | Bill Passed - House (107 - 5) |
May 6, 2021 | NC | HB 453 | Prohibits Abortions Based on Race, Sex, or Suspected Disability | Bill Passed - House (67 - 42) |
May 5, 2021 | NC | HB 755 | Requires Schools to Provide Information on Instructional Materials and Activities Online | Bill Passed - House (66 - 50) |
May 5, 2021 | NC | HB 398 | Repeals Previous State Handgun Buying Requirements | Bill Passed - House (69 - 48) |
April 28, 2021 | NC | SB 115 | Authorizes Outdoor College Football Stadiums to Open to 100% Capacity | Bill Passed - House (77 - 42) |
April 28, 2021 | NC | HB 616 | Amends Laws to Allow Easier Replication of Successful Charter Schools | Bill Passed - House (86 - 30) |
April 27, 2021 | NC | SB 360 | Prohibits Any State Agency from Settling Certain Lawsuits Without the Approval of the General Assembly | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 21) |
April 19, 2021 | NC | HB 243 | Authorizes the University of North Carolina System to Cut Salaries and Layoff Employees | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 18) |
April 13, 2021 | NC | HB 32 | Expands the State's Private School Voucher Program | Bill Passed - House (69 - 49) |
March 31, 2021 | NC | HB 264 | Requires Legislative Approval of All Governor Statewide Emergency Declarations Beyond 30 Days | Bill Passed - House (69 - 50) |
March 17, 2021 | NC | HB 172 | Establishes Term Limits For Congressional Positions | Bill Passed - House (61 - 52) |
March 11, 2021 | NC | HB 134 | Authorizes Possession of Firearms on School Grounds | Bill Passed - House (72 - 44) |
March 11, 2021 | NC | SB 101 | Requires Local Sheriffs Cooperate with ICE | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 20) |
March 4, 2021 | NC | HB 196 | Appropriates $17 Billion for COVID-19 Relief | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (117 - 0) |
March 3, 2021 | NC | HB 128 | Establishes a $1,500 Bonus for Unemployed Individuals that Accept Reemployment Within 30 Days | Bill Passed - House (77 - 42) |
March 1, 2021 | NC | SB 37 | Requires in Person Learning for K-12 Schools | Veto Override Failed - Senate (29 - 20) |
March 1, 2021 | NC | SB 116 | Establishes the North Carolina Back to Work Act | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 15) |
March 1, 2021 | NC | SB 43 | Establishes Churches With Schools Have the Right to Bear Arms | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 18) |
Feb. 11, 2021 | NC | SB 37 | Requires in Person Learning for K-12 Schools | Bill Passed - House (74 - 44) |
Feb. 9, 2021 | NC | SB 37 | Requires in Person Learning for K-12 Schools | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 15) |
Sept. 2, 2020 | NC | HB 1105 | Appropriates COVID Relief Checks to Parents | Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 5) |
July 8, 2020 | NC | SB 599 | Authorizes the Reopening of Bowling Alleys and Skating Rinks | Veto Override Failed - Senate (26 - 21) |
July 8, 2020 | NC | SB 232 | Repeals Anti-Mask Law | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (43 - 4) |
June 26, 2020 | NC | S 168 | Prohibits Public Disclosure of Internal Police Investigations | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (43 - 0) |
June 26, 2020 | NC | SB 681 | Requires Credit in the Arts in Order to Graduate | Conference Report Adopted - House (87 - 21) |
June 26, 2020 | NC | SB 681 | Requires Credit in the Arts in Order to Graduate | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 9) |
June 17, 2020 | NC | SB 818 | Authorizes Bonuses for Public School Teachers During the COVID-19 Pandemic | Bill Passed - House (84 - 35) |
June 16, 2020 | NC | SB 599 | Authorizes the Reopening of Bowling Alleys and Skating Rinks | Bill Passed - House (68 - 52) |
June 16, 2020 | NC | HB 511 | Authorizes Shorter Sentences for Nonviolent Drug Offenders | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (48 - 0) |
June 16, 2020 | NC | SB 562 | Repeals Dismissed Charges and Nonviolent Misdemeanors & Convictions | Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 0) |
June 15, 2020 | NC | SB 818 | Authorizes Bonuses for Public School Teachers During the COVID-19 Pandemic | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 16) |
June 11, 2020 | NC | HB 158 | Authorizes Temporary Driver's License Without Road Testing | Conference Report Adopted - House (107 - 12) |
June 11, 2020 | NC | HB 1169 | Establishes Expedited Vote-By-Mail System in the 2020 General Election | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 12) |
June 3, 2020 | NC | SB 315 | Establishes Regulations on Hemp and Other Farming Industries | Conference Report Adopted - House (86 - 34) |
May 28, 2020 | NC | HB 536 | Authorizes the Reopening of Bars and Restaurants During COVID-19 Pandemic | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (65 - 53) |
May 2, 2020 | NC | HB 1043 | Appropriates Funds from the CARES Act for COVID-19 Relief | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (120 - 0) |
May 2, 2020 | NC | SB 704 | Establishes the COVID-19 Response Act | Bill Passed - House (119 - 0) |
April 29, 2020 | NC | SB 704 | Establishes the COVID-19 Response Act | Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 0) |
Oct. 31, 2019 | NC | SB 354 | Increases Pay for Public School Teachers and Personnel | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (28 - 21) |
Oct. 31, 2019 | NC | SB 354 | Increases Pay for Public School Teachers and Personnel | Conference Report Adopted - House (62 - 46) |
Oct. 31, 2019 | NC | SB 578 | Reduces the Corporate Tax Rate and Establishes the Film and Entertainment Grant Fund | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 19) |
Oct. 31, 2019 | NC | SB 557 | Amends State Income and Sales Tax Laws | Bill Passed - House (93 - 14) |
Oct. 30, 2019 | NC | SB 250 | Amends Voting Rolls to Correlate with Jury Selection Excusals | Conference Report Adopted - House (59 - 51) |
Oct. 30, 2019 | NC | HB 377 | Increases State Teacher Pay | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 49) |
Oct. 30, 2019 | NC | HB 231 | Authorizes Pay Raises for UNC Systems and Community College Employees | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 49) |
Oct. 30, 2019 | NC | HB 398 | Appropriates State Funding for a Cybersecurity Development Initiative | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 21) |
Oct. 29, 2019 | NC | SB 522 | Amends the Innovative School District (ISD) Program | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (33 - 16) |
Oct. 29, 2019 | NC | SB 522 | Amends the Innovative School District (ISD) Program | Conference Report Adopted - House (64 - 48) |
Oct. 24, 2019 | NC | HB 231 | Authorizes Pay Raises for UNC Systems and Community College Employees | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 21) |
Oct. 24, 2019 | NC | HB 377 | Increases State Teacher Pay | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 20) |
Oct. 24, 2019 | NC | HB 398 | Appropriates State Funding for a Cybersecurity Development Initiative | Bill Passed - House (54 - 49) |