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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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Oct. 10, 2023 | NC | SB 749 | Amends Membership Makeup of Both the County and State Boards of Elections | Veto Override Passed - House (72 - 44) |
Oct. 10, 2023 | NC | SB 747 | Amends Various State Election Laws and Policies | Veto Override Passed - House (72 - 44) |
Sept. 22, 2023 | NC | HB 259 | Appropriates $30 Billion for the 2023-2024 State Budget | Conference Report Adopted - House (70 - 40) |
Sept. 21, 2023 | NC | SB 749 | Amends Membership Makeup of Both the County and State Boards of Elections | Conference Report Adopted - House (63 - 44) |
Sept. 19, 2023 | NC | SB 189 | Amends Legal Classification and Penalties for Crimes Related to Fentanyl Distribution | Bill Passed - House (81 - 20) |
Aug. 16, 2023 | NC | HB 219 | Appropriates Resources for Charter Schools | Veto Override Passed - House (74 - 45) |
Aug. 16, 2023 | NC | HB 618 | Increases Authority Over Charter Schools in North Carolina to the Charter Schools Review Board | Veto Override Passed - House (74 - 45) |
Aug. 16, 2023 | NC | HB 808 | Prohibits Gender Transition Procedures for Minors | Veto Override Passed - House (74 - 45) |
Aug. 16, 2023 | NC | HB 574 | Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams | Veto Override Passed - House (74 - 45) |
Aug. 16, 2023 | NC | HB 488 | Restructures the State Building Code Council | Veto Override Passed - House (75 - 43) |
Aug. 16, 2023 | NC | SB 49 | Establishes a Parents Bill of Right's for Students in Grades K-4 | Veto Override Passed - House (72 - 47) |
Aug. 16, 2023 | NC | HB 186 | Amends Various Juvenile Criminal Statutes | Conference Report Adopted - House (96 - 23) |
Aug. 16, 2023 | NC | SB 512 | Repeals Governor Appointment Powers Over Various State Governing Boards | Conference Report Adopted - House (72 - 47) |
Aug. 16, 2023 | NC | SB 754 | Authorizes Appointments to Several Public Offices | Bill Passed - House (93 - 24) |
Aug. 16, 2023 | NC | SB 579 | Prohibits Showing Adult Entertainment to a Minor | Bill Passed - House (118 - 1) |
June 28, 2023 | NC | HB 808 | Prohibits Gender Transition Procedures for Minors | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (67 - 46) |
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 190 | Amends Certain Abortion Terms Within the Department of Health and Human Services to Clarify Language | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (115 - 4) |
June 14, 2023 | NC | HB 140 | Authorizes Civilian Traffic Investigators | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (100 - 6) |
May 16, 2023 | NC | SB 20 | Prohibits Abortion Procedures After 12 Weeks Pregnancy | Veto Override Passed - House (72 - 48) |
May 3, 2023 | NC | HB 116 | Establishes Various Provisions for State District Attorney's Offices | Bill Passed - House (110 - 7) |
May 3, 2023 | NC | HB 750 | Prohibits Taking Into Account ESG Factors When Investing Public Funds | Bill Passed - House (76 - 41) |
April 27, 2023 | NC | HB 551 | Authorizes New Rules and Protections For Landlords | Bill Passed - House (87 - 26) |
April 19, 2023 | NC | HB 574 | Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams | Bill Passed - House (73 - 39) |
April 4, 2023 | NC | HB 253 | Requires "Character" Education be Taught in All Grade Levels to Reduce Bullying | Bill Passed - House (115 - 0) |
March 29, 2023 | NC | SB 41 | Expands Conceal Carry Permits in School Zones | Veto Override Passed - House (71 - 45) |
March 29, 2023 | NC | HB 347 | Authorizes Sports Gambling and Horse Racing | Bill Passed - House (64 - 45) |
March 22, 2023 | NC | HB 187 | Prohibits Certain Topics from Being Taught in Public School | Bill Passed - House (68 - 49) |
Feb. 16, 2023 | NC | HB 76 | Expands Access to Medicaid | Bill Passed - House (92 - 22) |
Feb. 8, 2023 | NC | HB 40 | Increases Penalties for Rioting | Bill Passed - House (75 - 43) |
July 1, 2022 | NC | HB 911 | Reduces Regulations; Limits Public Access to "Sensitive" Information | Conference Report Adopted - House (83 - 24) |
July 1, 2022 | NC | HB 103 | Appropriates Funds for Education, Economic Development, Transportation, etc. | Conference Report Adopted - House (82 - 25) |
July 1, 2022 | NC | HB 674 | Prohibits Medical Billing of Rape Victims | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (107 - 1) |
June 30, 2022 | NC | SB 101 | Requires Sheriffs to Cooperate with ICE | Bill Passed - House (65 - 47) |
June 29, 2022 | NC | HB 768 | Repeals Regulations on Bar Owners and Expands Freedom to Transport Alcohol | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (100 - 9) |
June 28, 2022 | NC | HB 219 | Amends Various State Environmental Laws | Conference Report Adopted - House (95 - 18) |
June 28, 2022 | NC | SB 408 | Establishes Medicaid Modernization Plan; Expands Workforce Development Programs | (102 - 6) |
June 22, 2022 | NC | SB 38 | Specifies Sports Wagering Regulations | Bill Passed - House (51 - 50) |
June 22, 2022 | NC | SB 688 | Authorizes Sports Betting in North Carolina | Bill Failed - House (49 - 52) |
June 9, 2022 | NC | SB 671 | Authorizes the Use of Virtual Schooling in Case of Emergencies | (73 - 22) |
June 9, 2022 | NC | HB 315 | Expands Punishment for Arson Offenses | Bill Passed - House (89 - 6) |
June 8, 2022 | NC | SB 448 | Reduces Restrictions on Prescribed Controlled Substances, Cannabis | Bill Passed - House (92 - 9) |
June 8, 2022 | NC | SB 256 | Limits Appointment Powers of Governor | Bill Passed - House (61 - 40) |
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) |
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 | SB 744 | Amends State Senate Legislative Districts | Bill Passed - House (67 - 52) |
Jan. 19, 2022 | NC | HB 605 | Amends the Upcoming 2022 Primary Date | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (69 - 50) |
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 | 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) |
Oct. 7, 2021 | NC | HB 761 | Establishes Police Vehicle and Equipment Protection Act | Bill Passed - House (97 - 14) |
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. 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. 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 23, 2021 | NC | SB 173 | Repeals the Mask Mandate for Public Schools | Bill Passed - House (66 - 44) |
June 3, 2021 | NC | SB 116 | Establishes the North Carolina Back to Work Act | Bill Passed - House (71 - 36) |
May 12, 2021 | NC | HB 729 | Amends the State's Charter School Law | Bill Passed - House (63 - 52) |
May 10, 2021 | NC | HB 805 | Increases Penalties for People Engaged in "Riots" | Bill Passed - House (88 - 25) |
May 6, 2021 | NC | HB 453 | Prohibits Abortions Based on Race, Sex, or Suspected Disability | Bill Passed - House (67 - 42) |
May 6, 2021 | NC | HB 692 | Prohibits the Use of Suspension Modifications in Motor Vehicles | Bill Passed - House (107 - 5) |
May 5, 2021 | NC | HB 398 | Repeals Previous State Handgun Buying Requirements | Bill Passed - House (69 - 48) |
May 5, 2021 | NC | HB 755 | Prohibits K-3 Classroom Instruction of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity | Bill Passed - House (66 - 50) |
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 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 10, 2021 | NC | HB 49 | Repeals Concealed Carry Firearms Safety Training Requirement in Some Cases | Bill Passed - House (79 - 41) |
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) |
Feb. 11, 2021 | NC | SB 37 | Requires in Person Learning for K-12 Schools | Bill Passed - House (74 - 44) |
June 26, 2020 | NC | SB 681 | Requires Credit in the Arts in Order to Graduate | Conference Report Adopted - House (87 - 21) |
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 11, 2020 | NC | HB 158 | Authorizes Temporary Driver's License Without Road Testing | Conference Report Adopted - House (107 - 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) |
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 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 231 | Authorizes Pay Raises for UNC Systems and Community College Employees | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 49) |
Oct. 30, 2019 | NC | HB 377 | Increases State Teacher Pay | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 49) |
Oct. 29, 2019 | NC | SB 522 | Amends the Innovative School District (ISD) Program | Conference Report Adopted - House (64 - 48) |
Oct. 24, 2019 | NC | HB 398 | Appropriates State Funding for a Cybersecurity Development Initiative | Bill Passed - House (54 - 49) |
Aug. 29, 2019 | NC | SB 553 | Establishes the Regulatory Reform Act of 2019 | Conference Report Adopted - House (78 - 31) |
Aug. 21, 2019 | NC | SB 315 | Establishes Regulations on Hemp and Other Farming Industries | Bill Passed - House (63 - 48) |
Aug. 7, 2019 | NC | SB 86 | Establishes Standards for Association Health Plans and Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements | Bill Passed - House (82 - 32) |
Aug. 7, 2019 | NC | SB 681 | Appropriates Funding to Rural Hospitals | Bill Passed - House (81 - 31) |
July 31, 2019 | NC | SB 199 | Extends Statute of Limitations for Child Sexual Abuse | Bill Passed - House (92 - 15) |
July 16, 2019 | NC | SB 320 | Expands Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Among Systems Utilizing Reservoir Water | Bill Passed - House (63 - 54) |