Today's NC Political News briefs

RALEIGH — North Carolina’s Tuesday government calendar included several items that may not rise to the level of full standalone articles but remain worth watching. Lawmakers scheduled committee discussions on consumer protection, property taxation and regulatory reform, while a state agricultural committee focused on coordination between farming, forestry, conservation and military interests.

House committee schedules Consumers in Crisis Protection Act

The House Judiciary 1 Committee scheduled House Bill 925, the Consumers in Crisis Protection Act, for consideration Tuesday. The bill page lists consumer protection, courts, insurance, the Department of Insurance, public officials and civil actions among the measure’s keywords. The bill’s last listed action was a June 10 re-referral to Judiciary 1, with a further referral to House Rules if favorable.

Senate panel lists Truth in Taxation bill

The Senate State and Local Government Committee scheduled Senate Bill 992, Truth in Taxation, for Tuesday. The bill page lists local government, property, real estate, appraisals and property taxes among the measure’s keywords. The bill’s latest listed action was a June 15 re-referral to State and Local Government, with additional referrals to Finance and Senate Rules if favorable.

Regulatory Reform Act listed for discussion only

The Senate Judiciary Committee listed Senate Bill 1047, the Regulatory Reform Act of 2026, for discussion only Tuesday. The bill page lists deregulation, environment, infrastructure, utilities, electricity generation and distribution, contracts and the Department of Administration among its keywords. The measure was re-referred to Judiciary on June 10 after a committee substitute was adopted.

Sentinel Landscape Committee scheduled Raleigh meeting

The North Carolina Sentinel Landscape Committee was scheduled to meet Tuesday afternoon in Raleigh to hear committee member reports and conduct other business. The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services describes the committee as a partnership focused on collaboration among farmers, foresters, conservationists and military installations, with work tied to North Carolina’s agriculture and defense sectors.