Legislators returned to Raleigh this week and passed a bill that among other things, adjusts the budget law enacted in October 2023. They also voted to override four vetoes by Gov. Roy Cooper.
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After a busy week, legislators left Raleigh on Thursday for the foreseeable future. Although they did not pass a new 2024 budget bill, they did appropriate funds for certain purposes and are authorized to return later this...more
7/1/2024
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The House and the Senate considered significantly different budget bills this week and legislators discussed bills on a variety of other topics....more
6/24/2024
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While legislators continue to discuss a new state budget bill, the North Carolina General Assembly this week considered bills on a variety of topics.
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Legislators are working on a budget bill for FY 25,...more
6/10/2024
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The North Carolina General Assembly on Wednesday started its 2024 session with legislators focused on adjusting the second year of the biennial budget adopted last year and considering bills on other topics....more
North Carolina voters on Tuesday selected party nominees in important federal and state races. What happened on March 5? Note: Results are unofficial at this point until certified later in March by county boards of elections...more
The North Carolina General Assembly left Raleigh on October 25 after enacting a biennial two-year budget and acting on bills on a variety of topics. Legislators are scheduled to return for next year’s session starting April...more
10/26/2023
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After weeks of negotiations, legislators on Friday passed the budget bill and sent it to Gov. Roy Cooper, who indicated he will let it become law without his signature. In addition, members this week acted on bills on a...more
9/25/2023
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After a break for July 4, House members returned to Raleigh this week for voting on Wednesday. The Senate did not hold voting sessions this week.
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Legislative discussions on the budget bill (H 259)...more
7/14/2023
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Two notable bills became law this week and legislators continued budget negotiations.
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Budget negotiators this week continued work on a conference committee report for the budget bill (H 259)....more
6/30/2023
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Gov. Roy Cooper this week signed a new critical infrastructure law and legislators continued budget negotiations.
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Budget negotiators this week continued work on a conference committee report for...more
6/26/2023
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Legislators this week continued budget negotiations and acted on various bills.
Budget Negotiations -
Now that both chambers have passed a version of the budget bill (H 259), negotiators are working on a budget...more
Legislators this week began to negotiate on the budget bill and acted on various other bills.
Budget Negotiations -
As expected, the House on Wednesday voted not to concur in the Senate version of the budget bill (H...more
5/30/2023
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There was little activity at the General Assembly this week since most legislators were out of town after last week’s busy Crossover week. Members return to Raleigh next week and the Senate is expected to release its version...more
It was a very busy week at the General Assembly. Legislators considered dozens of bills to meet the May 4 crossover deadline (the date by which policy bills must pass one chamber to remain eligible).
The week of May 8...more
5/8/2023
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The House this week passed its version of the budget bill and a transportation funding bill began moving in the Senate.
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The House on Thursday passed the budget bill (H 259) by a 78-38 margin after...more
4/6/2023
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Government officials in Raleigh and Washington have started work in 2023.
North Carolina General Assembly -
State legislators began their session on January 11. The odd-year session, which is often referred to as the...more
North Carolina voters on Tuesday, November 8, cast ballots in important federal and state races. Although some races are too close to call, Republicans won a U.S. Senate seat and made gains in the General Assembly and...more
Legislators this week acted on the budget bill and considered other bills on a variety of topics. They then adjourned with a possible return to Raleigh on July 26.
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Legislators on...more
Legislators returned to Raleigh this week and passed a bill moving the dates for the 2022 primary and some municipal elections.
Primary Election and Some Municipal Election Dates Moved -
Both houses passed a bill...more
End of the Year Activity -
Legislators met on Monday this week and considered a number of bills that typically signal the end of a legislative session. Among them were the budget technical corrections bills (H 334, S 296)...more
This week at the General Assembly, legislators continued to negotiate the budget bill with the Governor and members passed new congressional and legislative district maps.
Budget Bill -
Legislative leaders and Gov....more
This week, leaders of both North Carolina General Assembly chambers appointed conferees to work on the budget bill and legislators considered various other bills.
Budget Bill -
Now that both chambers in...more
This week, the House passed the budget bill and legislators considered various bills.
House Budget Bill -
The House passed its version of the biennial budget bill (S 105) this week by a vote of 72-41. The...more
This week, Legislators considered various bills and work continued in the House on the budget bill.
House Budget Bill -
House members continue to work on the biennial budget bill (S 105), which was...more