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SB 951 North Carolina Senate · 2025-2026 Session

Critical Funds for North Mecklenburg.

This bill directs $34.88 million in state funds to three North Carolina entities for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to support emergency services, public safety, and affordable housing. The Town of Davidson receives $20.44 million to build a fire station, buy an emergency vehicle, and purchase police and breathing apparatus equipment. The Town of Cornelius is allocated $10 million for land acquisition for a future public safety facility, replacing a fire engine, improving pedestrian safety, and constructing a recreation center. Additionally, the Lake Norman Community Development Corporation gets $4 million to develop affordable housing in Cornelius, including specific funding for the Smithville community. These nonrecurring funds are scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $34.88M in state funds to support emergency services, public safety, and affordable housing.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill allocates funds for emergency services, public safety, and law enforcement equipment, strengthening local criminal justice infrastructure.75% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill allocates $10M for land acquisition to support affordable housing initiatives in North Mecklenburg.70% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 Last action May 4, 2026
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Filed → Edition 1 · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill has transitioned from a 'Filed' draft status to its official 'First Edition' publication. The changes involve updating the bill's internal tracking numbers and removing draft-specific references, while adding the official referral date to the Senate Rules and Operations committee. No substantive policy changes regarding funding amounts, eligibility, or program scope were made.
TECHNICAL

Updated the bill's internal tracking identifier from 'DRS45512-MCa-315' to 'S951-v-1' to reflect its official publication status.

Removed the blank 'Referred to:' line and the draft-specific footer text to clean up the document for official release.

TIMELINE

Added the specific date 'May 4, 2026' to indicate when the bill was referred to the Senate Rules and Operations committee.

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Total actions
5
Key actions
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Committee
2
May 4, 2026
Committee
Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget
upper
May 4, 2026
Committee
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
upper
Apr 30, 2026
Introduced
Filed
upper
0 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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