Plain English Summary
This bill appropriates $2.6 million for fiscal year 2025-2026 and $5.2 million for fiscal year 2026-2027 to give North Carolina Forest Service employees a 7.5% salary increase in each year, beginning July 1, 2025.
Arguments in Favor
Supporters argue that Forest Service employees deserve competitive wages to attract and retain skilled workers in important roles managing North Carolina's forests and preventing wildfires. They contend that pay increases help address employee recruitment challenges and recognize the value of public servants who perform essential environmental and safety work for the state.
Arguments Against
Opponents may argue that the state should prioritize other budget needs or that the 7.5% increase twice in two years is costly when the state faces competing financial pressures. They might also question whether this targeted increase is fair compared to salary needs across other state agencies and departments.
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Sponsors
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 114
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Representative · District 115
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Representative · District 27
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 116
Cosponsors (20)
Representative · District 100
Representative · District 48
Representative · District 41
Representative · District 99
Representative · District 30
Representative · District 102
Representative · District 72
Representative · District 49
Representative · District 71
Representative · District 50
Representative · District 36
Representative · District 52
Representative · District 61
Representative · District 66
Representative · District 88
Representative · District 31
Representative · District 39
Representative · District 101
Representative · District 2
Representative · District 32