HB 1054 North Carolina House · 2025-2026 Session

Government Employee Raises and Retiree Cost-of-Living Adjustment.

This bill establishes new salary schedules for public school teachers and principals in North Carolina effective for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It sets specific monthly pay rates for teachers based on years of experience and adds bonuses for those with advanced certifications or degrees, while also adjusting compensation for school support staff like nurses and counselors. Principals will receive annual salaries determined by their school's student enrollment and performance growth scores over the previous three years. Additionally, the legislation enhances sick leave benefits for state employees and provides a cost-of-living adjustment for certain retirees.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2026

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Apr 27, 2026 Last action Apr 28, 2026

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Filed → Edition 1 · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill's header and metadata were updated to reflect a new session date of April 2026 and a revised bill identifier. The most significant substantive change is the expansion of the sponsor list from a single representative to four co-sponsors, indicating broader legislative support for the government employee raises and retiree COLA measures.

Scope change

The bill's scope of applicability remains unchanged; the modifications are limited to administrative metadata and sponsorship attribution.

SCOPE

Added three new co-sponsors (Representatives Hawkins, Price, and Rubin) to the original sponsor, Representative Logan, signaling increased bipartisan or cross-party backing for the legislation.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill identifier from a draft tracking number (DRH40655-MTap-144A) to a formal session version number (H1054-v-1) and adjusted the session date from April 2025 to April 2026.

Added a reference directing readers to the official General Assembly website for a complete list of sponsors.

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Committee

Apr 28, 2026

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Apr 27, 2026

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3 primary · 34 co-sponsors