HR 18 North Carolina House · 2025-2026 Session

Honor Joe John, Former Member.

This is a commemorative resolution (not a policy bill) honoring former North Carolina House Representative Joseph "Joe" Robert John, Sr., who served District 40 from 2017-2025 and died January 20, 2025. The resolution expresses the House's appreciation for his public service, extends sympathy to his family, and formally recognizes his contributions to North Carolina's judiciary, criminal justice, and community. It has no policy impact or new legal provisions - its purpose is solely to memorialize his career and legacy. The resolution was adopted unanimously by the House on January 29, 2025.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

House Passage

Jan 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 29, 2025 Last action Jan 29, 2025

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Edition 1 → Adopted · 5 edits

MODERATE

The document was reclassified from a House Bill to a Simple House Resolution, which changes its legal nature from a proposed law to a formal expression of sentiment. The substantive content regarding the tribute to Joseph Robert John, Sr. was reordered to prioritize his service on the Courts Commission and his advocacy for election initiatives, while retaining all other biographical details and resolutions.

Scope change

The scope changed from a legislative bill (which would become law) to a resolution (which expresses the House's appreciation and does not create new laws).

SCOPE

The document type changed from a House Bill to a Simple House Resolution, altering its legal effect from creating law to expressing official sentiment.

TECHNICAL

The opening header was updated to include 'Simple Resolution' and the adoption date of January 29, 2025.

The version identifier was updated from 'H18-v-1' to 'H18-v-2'.

REQUIREMENT

The order of the 'Whereas' clauses was rearranged; the first clause now highlights his service on the North Carolina Courts Commission and appointment as chair by Governor Roy Cooper.

The second clause was moved to the second position, focusing on his advocacy for nonpartisan redistricting and judicial elections.

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How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Jan 29, 2025

Introduced

Filed

lower

Jan 29, 2025

Lower · Passed

Adopted

lower

3 primary · 68 co-sponsors