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Placed On Cal For 06/30/20262026-06-24

Vote Breakdown

Plain Language Summary

This bill restricts how the City of Rocky Mount and Town of Louisburg can use revenues from their electric and natural gas utility systems. It requires these revenues to be used primarily for operating costs, infrastructure improvements, and debt service, while limiting transfers to other municipal funds and prohibiting Louisburg from using electric revenues for economic development projects.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue this bill protects utility customers by ensuring their rates stay dedicated to utility operations rather than subsidizing other city services or projects.
• •They contend that utility revenues should be used for their intended purpose—maintaining reliable, affordable electric and gas service—rather than being diverted to general fund expenses or economic development initiatives that benefit the broader community at customers' expense.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents argue this bill limits municipal flexibility and budget management by restricting how cities can use utility revenues, even when doing so benefits the community.
• •They contend that some revenue transfers help cross-subsidize essential services, support economic development that creates jobs, or maintain fiscal stability, and that this restriction may ultimately force higher utility rates or reduce funding for other important municipal needs.