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SB 952 North Carolina Senate · 2025-2026 Session

Repeal STI Cap on Light Rail/Fund Rail Safety.

This North Carolina bill removes state funding limits on light rail and commuter rail projects and allocates money for rail safety. It amends existing statutes to allow the Department of Transportation to provide more than the current ten percent cap on state funding for these rail initiatives. Additionally, the legislation directs one million dollars from the Highway Fund to the Department of Transportation specifically for safety and security measures on the CATS Blue Lynx rail line. The changes are scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill removes funding caps and allocates $1M from the Highway Fund for rail safety, directly increasing state spending on public transportation.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill removes funding caps and allocates money for rail safety and security, directly advancing public transportation infrastructure.95% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 Last action May 7, 2026
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Filed → Edition 1 · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill was updated from a draft version to its first official edition, changing the document title from a draft identifier to 'Senate Bill 952'. The substantive policy content regarding funding amounts and rail safety remains unchanged, while the referral committee was added to the header.
Scope change
The bill's scope and applicability remain unchanged; this is a procedural update to the document's official status.
TECHNICAL

The document title was updated from a draft identifier to the official 'Senate Bill 952'.

The referral to the Senate Rules and Operations Committee and the date May 4, 2026 were added to the header.

Drafting identifiers and page footers containing draft codes were removed.

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Committee
2
May 7, 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 · 5 co-sponsors

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