North Carolina General Assembly · 2025–2026 session
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Introduced by Jim Burgin
This is a local bill that applies only to North Carolina's 12th Senatorial District. The bill text does not specify what changes or actions it authorizes—it only establishes that any provisions apply exclusively to that district and take effect upon passage into law.
Introduced by Mark Hollo
This is a local bill that applies specifically to North Carolina's 45th Senatorial District. The bill text does not contain specific substantive provisions—it only establishes that any measures included would apply only to that district and would take effect upon becoming law.
Introduced by Amy Galey
This is a local bill that applies only to North Carolina's 25th Senatorial District. The bill text provided does not specify what changes or actions it requires—it only establishes that the legislation applies to this district and becomes effective upon passage.
Introduced by William Jackson
This is a local bill that applies only to North Carolina's 9th Senatorial District. The bill contains no specific provisions—it only establishes that any measures included would apply exclusively to that district and would take effect upon becoming law.
Introduced by Bobby Hanig
This is a local bill that applies only to North Carolina's 1st Senatorial District. The bill text does not specify what changes or policies it implements—it only establishes that whatever provisions follow would apply exclusively to that district and would take effect immediately upon becoming law.
This bill designates the bottlenose dolphin as North Carolina's official state marine mammal. The bottlenose dolphin is already common along North Carolina's coast and would join other state symbols like the cardinal (state bird) and flowering dogwood (state flower).
Introduced by Warren Daniel
This is a local bill that applies only to the 46th Senatorial District in North Carolina. The bill text does not specify what changes or actions it authorizes—it only establishes that any provisions would affect only that district and take effect upon passage.
Introduced by Ralph Hise
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to remove North Carolina's literacy test requirement for voter registration, which currently requires people to read and write any section of the Constitution in English. The amendment would be submitted to voters in November 2026, and if approved by a majority, would eliminate this registration requirement.
Introduced by Harry Warren
This bill establishes a bipartisan committee to study whether North Carolina's current travel allowances and reimbursement rates for state employees, teachers, and legislators should be updated. The committee will examine historical rates, federal guidelines, and input from various industries, then submit recommendations to the legislature by March 15, 2026.
Introduced by Bob Brinson
This is a local bill that applies only to North Carolina's 3rd Senatorial District. The bill text does not specify what changes or provisions it contains—it only establishes that any provisions apply exclusively to that district and take effect immediately upon becoming law.
This bill requires North Carolina to issue mobile drivers licenses (digital versions on smartphones) as a supplement to physical licenses and recognizes mobile licenses from other states. It also mandates law enforcement training on how to interact with mobile license holders and clarifies that mobile licenses satisfy voting photo ID requirements.
Introduced by Todd Johnson
This is a local bill that applies only to North Carolina's 35th Senatorial District. The bill text does not specify what changes or policies it implements—it only establishes that any provisions apply exclusively to that district and become effective upon passage.
Introduced by Paul Newton
This is a local bill that applies only to North Carolina's 34th Senatorial District. The bill text provided does not contain specific provisions—it only establishes that the act relates to this district and becomes effective upon passage. The actual substantive changes or requirements would be detailed in additional sections not included in this document excerpt.
Introduced by Dana Jones
This is a local bill that relates specifically to the 31st Senatorial District in North Carolina. The bill text does not specify what changes or actions it authorizes, containing only procedural language indicating it applies to that district and becomes effective upon passage.
This bill makes three environmental policy changes: it designates Jockey's Ridge sand dune as a protected area of environmental concern with development restrictions, requires public hearings and legislative consultation before the state grants easements for disposal of dredged materials, and clarifies that certain surfaces like artificial turf and permeable materials do not count as impervious surfaces in state and local stormwater management programs.
Introduced by Mary Harrison
This bill would establish an independent redistricting process for North Carolina legislative and congressional districts by creating a 15-member Citizens Redistricting Commission. The commission would be composed of diverse citizens (not politicians) and would draw new district maps after each census, rather than allowing the General Assembly to control redistricting. The bill requires voter approval of constitutional amendments in November 2026 before the commission could begin work in 2027.
This bill makes it illegal in North Carolina for people to organize or participate in mass balloon releases into the atmosphere. Violators would face a $250 fine as an infraction. The bill exempts balloons released for scientific or meteorological purposes by government agencies and hot air balloons that are recovered after launching.
Introduced by Timothy Moffitt
This is a local bill that applies only to the 48th Senatorial District in North Carolina. The bill text provided does not specify what changes or provisions it makes to that district—it only establishes that any provisions would apply solely to that district and become effective upon passage.
Introduced by Buck Newton
This is a local bill that applies only to North Carolina's 4th Senatorial District. The bill text provided does not specify what changes or provisions apply to the district, only that the legislation is limited to that geographic area and becomes effective upon passage.
Introduced by Keith Kidwell
This bill prevents local governments (counties and cities) from regulating firearm discharge on private property when the property owner gives permission, and removes local authority to regulate sport shooting ranges. It allows counties and cities to still regulate firearm discharge in public spaces and for hunting, self-defense, and law enforcement purposes.
Introduced by Carl Ford
This is a local bill that applies only to North Carolina's 33rd Senatorial District. The bill text does not specify what changes or provisions it makes to the district—it only establishes that any measures contained relate specifically to that district and take effect upon passage.
Introduced by John Bell
This resolution updates the official list of standing committees in the North Carolina House of Representatives for the 2025 session. It replaces the previous committee structure with a new list that reorganizes how committees are named and structured.
Introduced by Marcia Morey
This is a memorial resolution honoring Joseph Robert John, Sr., a former North Carolina House member who represented House District 40 from 2017 to 2025 and passed away on January 20, 2025. The resolution recognizes his career in public service, including his work as a lawyer, judge, and legislator, and expresses the House's appreciation for his contributions to the state.
This bill restores the authority of local governments in ten rural North Carolina counties to initiate down-zoning (reducing the permitted density or uses of land) without requiring written consent from all affected property owners. The bill makes an exception to a recently enacted state law that prohibited down-zoning unless all property owners agreed, and applies retroactively to ordinances affected by that December 2024 law.