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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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Aug. 21, 2019 | NC | SB 315 | Establishes Regulations on Hemp and Other Farming Industries | Bill Passed - House (63 - 48) |
July 16, 2019 | NC | SB 320 | Expands Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Among Systems Utilizing Reservoir Water | Bill Passed - House (63 - 54) |
Aug. 7, 2019 | NC | SB 681 | Appropriates Funding to Rural Hospitals | Bill Passed - House (81 - 31) |
Aug. 7, 2019 | NC | SB 86 | Establishes Standards for Association Health Plans and Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements | Bill Passed - House (82 - 32) |
July 31, 2019 | NC | SB 199 | Extends Statute of Limitations for Child Sexual Abuse | Bill Passed - House (92 - 15) |
June 24, 2019 | NC | HB 370 | Requires Sheriffs to Cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement Officers | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 18) |
June 17, 2019 | NC | HB 389 | Authorizes Alcohol Sales at Public College Sporting Events | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 12) |
Oct. 24, 2019 | NC | HB 231 | Authorizes Pay Raises for UNC Systems and Community College Employees | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 21) |
Sept. 2, 2020 | NC | HB 1105 | Appropriates COVID Relief Checks to Parents | Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 5) |
May 2, 2020 | NC | SB 704 | Establishes the COVID-19 Response Act | Bill Passed - House (119 - 0) |
June 11, 2020 | NC | HB 1169 | Establishes Expedited Vote-By-Mail System in the 2020 General Election | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 12) |
Feb. 11, 2021 | NC | SB 37 | Requires in Person Learning for K-12 Schools | Bill Passed - House (74 - 44) |
April 28, 2021 | NC | SB 115 | Authorizes Outdoor College Football Stadiums to Open to 100% Capacity | Bill Passed - House (77 - 42) |
Aug. 25, 2021 | NC | HB 805 | Increases Penalties for People Engaged in "Riots" | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 19) |
June 22, 2022 | NC | SB 38 | Specifies Sports Wagering Regulations | Bill Passed - House (51 - 50) |
Aug. 26, 2021 | NC | HB 324 | Prohibits the Teaching of Certain Topics Related to Racism, Civics, and American History | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 17) |
June 3, 2021 | NC | SB 116 | Establishes the North Carolina Back to Work Act | Bill Passed - House (71 - 36) |
Nov. 18, 2021 | NC | SB 725 | Prohibits County Boards of Elections from Accepting Private Donations to Administer Election Services | Bill Passed - House (63 - 48) |
Aug. 12, 2021 | NC | SB 105 | Appropriates Funds for the State Budget | Bill Passed - House (72 - 41) |
Sept. 8, 2021 | NC | HB 91 | Amends High School Athlete Regulations | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 14) |
April 19, 2021 | NC | HB 243 | Authorizes the University of North Carolina System to Cut Salaries and Layoff Employees | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 18) |
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) |
June 28, 2022 | NC | HB 768 | Repeals Regulations on Bar Owners and Expands Freedom to Transport Alcohol | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 8) |
June 23, 2021 | NC | SB 173 | Repeals the Mask Mandate for Public Schools | Bill Passed - House (66 - 44) |
Jan. 19, 2022 | NC | HB 605 | Amends the Upcoming 2022 Primary Date | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 17) |
June 10, 2021 | NC | HB 334 | Reduces Corporate Income Tax | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 13) |
June 28, 2023 | NC | SB 49 | Establishes a Parents Bill of Right's for Students in Grades K-4 | Bill Passed - House (66 - 47) |
June 27, 2023 | NC | HB 808 | Prohibits Gender Transition Procedures for Minors | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 16) |
June 29, 2017 | NC | SJR 36 | Authorizes Participation in a Constitutional Convention | Joint Resolution Failed - House (66 - 45) |
June 8, 2022 | NC | SB 256 | Limits Appointment Powers of Governor | Bill Passed - House (61 - 40) |
June 29, 2018 | NC | HB 1092 | Requires Photo Identification to Vote | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 12) |
May 18, 2015 | NC | HB 405 | Prohibits the Recording of Certain Employer Property | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 13) |
June 6, 2022 | NC | HB 315 | Expands Punishment for Arson Offenses | Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 1) |
Feb. 19, 2016 | NC | SB 2 | Amends Congressional Districts | Bill Passed - House (65 - 43) |
Nov. 7, 2011 | NC | HB 777 | State House Redistricting | Bill Passed - House (62 - 49) |
Sept. 19, 2023 | NC | SB 189 | Amends Legal Classification and Penalties for Crimes Related to Fentanyl Distribution | Bill Passed - House (81 - 20) |
May 28, 2015 | NC | SB 2 | Authorizes Officials to Not Perform Certain Marriage Duties | Bill Passed - House (67 - 43) |
June 17, 2020 | NC | SB 818 | Authorizes Bonuses for Public School Teachers During the COVID-19 Pandemic | Bill Passed - House (84 - 35) |
March 23, 2016 | NC | HB 2 | Requires Individuals to Use Bathrooms According to Biological Sex | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0) |
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) |
Aug. 16, 2023 | NC | HB 323 | Appropriates Resources for Adult Developmental and Vocational Programs | Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 0) |
Oct. 31, 2019 | NC | SB 557 | Amends State Income and Sales Tax Laws | Bill Passed - House (93 - 14) |
June 23, 2015 | NC | HB 148 | Requires Auto Insurance for Moped Operators | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 8) |
Feb. 17, 2022 | NC | HB 980 | Amends State Legislative House Districts in Accordance with the State Supreme Court Order | Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 3) |
June 29, 2017 | NC | SB 55 | Authorizes School Bus Cameras | Bill Passed - House (74 - 33) |
Nov. 4, 2021 | NC | HB 976 | Amends State Congressional Districts | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 21) |
June 2, 2022 | NC | HB 149 | Expands Access to Telehealth Healthcare Services | Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 1) |
June 10, 2021 | NC | HB 453 | Prohibits Abortions Based on Race, Sex, or Suspected Disability | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 20) |
July 21, 2015 | NC | SB 22 | Requires Approval to Remove Certain Historical Monuments | Bill Passed - House (70 - 39) |
March 10, 2022 | NC | SJR 748 | Specifies Rules, Restrictions for Upcoming Legislative Sessions | Bill Passed - House (106 - 5) |
Nov. 4, 2021 | NC | SB 740 | Amends Congressional Districts | Bill Passed - House (65 - 49) |
April 1, 2015 | NC | SB 181 | Requires the Redistricting of Wake County | Bill Passed - House (66 - 47) |
June 13, 2023 | NC | HB 750 | Prohibits Taking Into Account ESG Factors When Investing Public Funds | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 18) |
June 1, 2022 | NC | SB 455 | Amends State Hemp Laws to Conform with Federal Law | Bill Passed - House (86 - 25) |
June 1, 2023 | NC | HB 347 | Authorizes Sports Gambling and Horse Racing | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 11) |
Oct. 30, 2019 | NC | HB 398 | Appropriates State Funding for a Cybersecurity Development Initiative | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 21) |
Feb. 17, 2022 | NC | SB 744 | Amends State Senate Legislative Districts | Bill Passed - House (67 - 52) |
June 16, 2020 | NC | SB 599 | Authorizes the Reopening of Bowling Alleys and Skating Rinks | Bill Passed - House (68 - 52) |
April 16, 2019 | NC | SB 359 | Establishes Requirements for Abortions Resulting in Premature Birth | Bill Passed - House (65 - 46) |
Feb. 17, 2022 | NC | SB 745 | Amends State Congressional Districts | Bill Passed - House (66 - 53) |
Nov. 29, 2018 | NC | SB 820 | Increases Incentives Cap for High-Wage Corporate Jobs | Bill Passed - House (78 - 23) |
June 22, 2022 | NC | SB 688 | Authorizes Sports Betting in North Carolina | Bill Failed - House (49 - 52) |
June 27, 2018 | NC | HB 913 | Establishes a Bipartisan Board of Ethics and Election Enforcement | Amendment Adopted - Senate (32 - 14) |
Aug. 16, 2023 | NC | SB 579 | Prohibits Showing Adult Entertainment to a Minor | Bill Passed - House (118 - 1) |
June 30, 2022 | NC | HB 49 | Repeals Concealed Carry Firearms Safety Training Requirement in Some Cases | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 20) |
June 6, 2022 | NC | SB 711 | Authorizes Medical Marijuana Products for Specified Conditions | (36 - 7) |
May 4, 2021 | NC | SB 671 | Authorizes the Use of Virtual Schooling in Case of Emergencies | (29 - 20) |
March 9, 2022 | NC | HB 243 | Specifies the Current Operations Appropriations Act of 2021 | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (44 - 4) |
June 16, 2020 | NC | HB 511 | Authorizes Shorter Sentences for Nonviolent Drug Offenders | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (48 - 0) |
Sept. 13, 2011 | NC | SB 514 | Constitutional Amendment to Define Marriage | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 16) |
April 11, 2017 | NC | H 239 | Reduces Court of Appeals Caseload | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (69 - 43) |
July 7, 2010 | NC | SB 1015 | Homeowner and Homebuyer Protection Act | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 16) |
June 29, 2010 | NC | SB 1216 | Extending the Emergency Foreclosure Program | Bill Passed - House (89 - 26) |
July 7, 2010 | NC | HB 1726 | Child Care Nutrition and Activity Standards | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 13) |
July 8, 2010 | NC | HB 1035 | Performance and Payment Bond Modification | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 13) |
June 14, 2012 | NC | SB 820 | Authorizes Hydraulic Fracturing | Bill Passed - House (66 - 43) |
June 12, 2012 | NC | HB 819 | Requirements for Calculating Sea Level Rise | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 12) |
Sept. 12, 2011 | NC | SB 514 | Constitutional Amendment to Define Marriage | Bill Passed - House (75 - 42) |
June 16, 2011 | NC | SB 9 | Death Penalty Discrimination | Bill Passed - House (64 - 52) |
July 9, 2010 | NC | HB 748 | Campaign Financing Restrictions | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 18) |
June 5, 2012 | NC | SB 582 | Expands Casino Gambling | Bill Passed - House (68 - 49) |
Feb. 8, 2023 | NC | HB 40 | Increases Penalties for Rioting | Bill Passed - House (75 - 43) |
June 19, 2008 | NC | HB 2436 | 2008-2009 Budget | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 14) |
May 26, 2010 | NC | SB 704 | School Change Models | Bill Passed - House (70 - 43) |
May 18, 2011 | NC | HB 578 | State Health Plan Amendments | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 16) |
July 27, 2011 | NC | HB 937 | State House Redistricting | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 19) |
June 4, 2010 | NC | SB 897 | 2010-2011Operations and Capital Improvement Budget | Bill Passed - House (63 - 49) |
April 20, 2011 | NC | SB 33 | Medical Malpractice Amendments | Bill Passed - House (91 - 27) |
April 14, 2011 | NC | HB 383 | Relating to Unemployment Insurance Benefits | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 17) |
July 27, 2011 | NC | SB 453 | Congressional Redistricting | Bill Passed - House (68 - 51) |
June 13, 2012 | NC | SB 416 | Death Penalty Discrimination | Bill Passed - House (73 - 47) |
May 3, 2011 | NC | HB 129 | Regulates Competition Between Local Government and Private Business | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 10) |
Nov. 2, 2021 | NC | SB 740 | Amends Congressional Districts | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 22) |
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) |
June 15, 2011 | NC | HB 854 | Abortion Requirements | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20) |
May 5, 2021 | NC | HB 755 | Prohibits K-3 Classroom Instruction of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity | Bill Passed - House (66 - 50) |
June 21, 2023 | NC | SB 747 | Amends Various State Election Laws and Policies | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 19) |
Oct. 6, 2021 | NC | HB 761 | Establishes Police Vehicle and Equipment Protection Act | Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 5) |
Feb. 16, 2023 | NC | SB 41 | Expands Conceal Carry Permits in School Zones | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 19) |
April 26, 2017 | NC | HB 527 | Establishes Sanctions for Disruptive Student Protest | (88 - 32) |