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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
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
Last month, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper signed House Bill 8 (HB 8) into law. In addition to establishing a new computer science requirement for high school graduation and certain age verification requirements to...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
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
Week of July 3-7, the North Carolina House and Senate did not hold votes as lawmakers celebrated the Independence Day holiday in their districts. Last week, the North Carolina House held votes on Wednesday, July 12 as...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
July 1, 2023 Last week, lawmakers at the North Carolina General Assembly had a busy week prior to the July 4th break with votes on regulatory reform bills and veto overrides. This week, while there will be no committee...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
Governor Roy Cooper this week signed some bills and legislators continued budget negotiations. Budget Negotiations - Budget negotiators this week continued work on a conference committee report for the budget bill (H...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
Last week, lawmakers at the North Carolina General Assembly continued moving bills and sent legislation to Governor Roy Cooper for final passage. This week, the House and Senate will continue working towards final...more
Legislators this week continued budget negotiations and acted on various bills. Budget Negotiations Budget negotiators this week continued work on a conference committee report for the budget bill (H 259). Legislative leaders...more
We hope everyone had wonderful Memorial Day weekend. Last week, lawmakers were in Raleigh to hold committee hearings and have floor votes. This week, the House and Senate will continue debating and passing legislation as...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
In the past week, dozens of bills moved as the legislative crossover deadline passed on May 4, 2023. In the upcoming week, the House won’t hold any voting sessions and the Senate is finalizing their version of the...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
April 28, 2023 Last week, lawmakers at the North Carolina General Assembly had a busy week debating and voting on a number of bills with the final, major bill filing deadline passing. Next week, the Crossover deadline on...more
Legislators considered dozens of policy bills this week in advance of the May 4 crossover deadline (the date by which policy bills must pass one chamber to remain eligible)....more