Gov. Josh Stein signed four bills July 2 involving law enforcement retirees, human trafficking, tax changes, senior fraud protections and water and wastewater systems.
Stein signs public safety, housing and state workforce bills
Gov. Josh Stein signed four bills into law addressing gang activity, involuntary commitment, housing development rules, stormwater incentives and state government employment.
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Today’s briefs include a state budget bill sent to the governor, voter registration mailing guidance, tax legislation, environmental rulemaking and public health heat guidance.
Funeral Board and DOI licensing bill sent to governor
Senate Bill 857, a statewide regulatory bill involving funeral service law and Department of Insurance licensing provisions, was presented to the governor July 2.
State elections board warns voters about registration mailings
The State Board of Elections says recent voter registration mailings have caused confusion, privacy concerns and extra work for county boards.
Tax-free family essentials bill moves to Senate Rules
House Bill 1200, the Tax-Free Family Essentials Act, passed the House and was referred to Senate Rules on July 1.
State budget bill sent to governor after final legislative votes
Senate Bill 257, the 2026 Appropriations Act, was ratified and presented to Gov. Josh Stein on July 2 after final legislative votes.
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North Carolina state government activity Thursday includes continued budget movement, House and Senate sessions, a wide-ranging election law bill in the Senate and agency guidance tied to the Fourth of July heat wave.
Drug-free zones and public camping bill sent to governor
House Bill 437, dealing with drug-free zones near homeless service facilities and unauthorized public camping, was presented to the governor July 2.
Farmland and military land protection bill sent to governor
House Bill 133, the NC Farmland and Military Protection Act, was presented to the governor July 2.
Involuntary commitment and public safety bill ordered enrolled
House Bill 1104, dealing with involuntary commitment, court capacity proceedings and public safety, was ordered enrolled July 1.
Stein administration releases statewide AI roadmap
Gov. Josh Stein’s AI Leadership Council released a statewide roadmap focused on AI protections, workforce preparation and government services.
Senate gives second-reading approval to 2026 budget conference report
The Senate gave second-reading approval Wednesday to the conference report for Senate Bill 257, the 2026 Appropriations Act.
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North Carolina state government has several statewide policy and administrative items active this week, including legislative committee action, election rulemaking, tax administration updates and a new executive order on health care affordability.
Constitutional amendment on Council of State vacancies returns to Senate calendar
House Bill 443, a proposed constitutional amendment on Council of State vacancies, was listed on the Senate Rules calendar for July 1.
State Board opens comment period on campaign finance rules
The North Carolina State Board of Elections is taking public comments through Aug. 31 on proposed campaign finance rules and amendments.
Stein creates health care affordability commission
Gov. Josh Stein has created a Health Care Affordability Commission to develop recommendations on health care costs, transparency, competition, workforce shortages and rural affordability.
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Today’s NC Political News briefs include election law, cryptocurrency kiosk regulation, public workforce legislation, rural health technology and a newly signed state law.
NCDHHS, NCDIT announce rural health technology programs
NCDHHS and NCDIT announced three programs tied to digital infrastructure for rural health care through North Carolina’s Rural Health Transformation Program.
Public Workforce Modernization Act moves through House committee process
Senate Bill 1041, the Public Workforce Modernization Act, is moving through the House committee process after passing the Senate earlier this month.