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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. Budget Adjustment Bill - ...more
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
The House and the Senate considered significantly different budget bills this week and legislators discussed bills on a variety of other topics....more
During the 2023 Long Session, the General Assembly enacted a two-year budget to carry the state through June 30, 2025. While that budget remains in place, it is standard practice for the General Assembly to enact a budget...more
While legislators continue to discuss a new state budget bill, the North Carolina General Assembly this week considered bills on a variety of topics. Budget Work- Legislators are working on a budget bill for FY 25,...more
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
The North Carolina General Assembly remains adjourned until at least Wednesday, November 19 at noon when lawmakers may reconvene to take up any remaining conference reports, gubernatorial vetoes, or other items specified in...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
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
The final version of the state budget is on its way and could be enacted as soon as next week, according to House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland). Following a brief House session Tuesday, Speaker Moore told members that...more
Since our last posting covering the week of July 10, 2023, the North Carolina General Assembly has been working on legislative business without holding any floor votes. Last week, lawmakers returned to Raleigh to override...more
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. Budget Negotiations - Legislative discussions on the budget bill (H 259)...more
Two notable bills became law this week and legislators continued budget negotiations. Budget Negotiations - Budget negotiators this week continued work on a conference committee report for the budget bill (H 259)....more
Gov. Roy Cooper this week signed a new critical infrastructure law and legislators continued budget negotiations. Budget Negotiations - Budget negotiators this week continued work on a conference committee report for...more
Last week, lawmakers at the North Carolina General Assembly were busy with committee work and floor votes. Governor Roy Cooper vetoed several bills which headed back to the legislature for final action. This week,...more
Last week, the North Carolina General Assembly continued to give final approval on significant legislation. This week, lawmakers will hold committee and floor votes as the negotiations on the 2023-24 State Budget between...more
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
Last week, both chambers took a bit of a break after the rush to the crossover deadline on Thursday, May 4. This week, the North Carolina Senate returns to the General Assembly to unveil its budget proposal via House Bill...more
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
Recently, my colleagues Whitney Campbell Christensen and Trafton Dinwiddie wrote about our State's newest proposed budget. As an appellate attorney, there were two portions of the state's budget that I found most intriguing,...more
The week of April 3-7, the House of Representatives passed their version of the 2023-24 State Budget. House Bill 259, 2023 Appropriations Act now heads to the North Carolina Senate. In addition, Republicans gained a seat in...more
The week of March 27-31, the House’s version of the 2023-24 State budget is on track to be passed out of the chamber by the end of next week as Speaker Tim Moore forecasted. Appropriations subcommittees and the full...more
The House this week passed its version of the budget bill and a transportation funding bill began moving in the Senate. House Budget Bill - The House on Thursday passed the budget bill (H 259) by a 78-38 margin after...more
The North Carolina General Assembly had its ceremonial opening on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Lawmakers are expected to return to the Capitol on Wednesday, January 25 to begin the 2023-24 biennium....more