Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

in committee · North Carolina · House Mar 18, 2025

HB 419: School of the Arts Building Purchase.

HB 419 appropriates $4.5 million from the state General Fund to purchase a building and improvements adjacent to Winston-Salem's Stevens Center (411 W. 4th Street) for the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. The funds, designated for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, directly support the School of the Arts' facility expansion needs. The bill becomes effective July 1, 2025, and modifies standard budgeting procedures to enable this one-time purchase. This is a direct funding allocation with no broader policy changes beyond the specified property acquisition.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $4.5M from General Fund for UNC School of the Arts facility expansion, directly funding a public education program through state budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $4.5M for UNC School of the Arts facility expansion, directly funding higher education infrastructure and supporting arts education programming.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Higher Education

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in committee · North Carolina · Senate Mar 25, 2025

SB 433: Restore Educator Longevity.

SB 433 reinstates longevity pay for North Carolina educators, directly affecting teachers, instructional support staff, principals, and assistant principals in public schools. It sets specific annual payment rates based on years of state service: 1.5% for 10-14 years, 2.25% for 15-19 years, 3.25% for 20-24 years, and 4.5% for 25+ years, paid as a lump sum each year. The bill appropriates $140.3 million from the General Fund for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to fund these payments. It becomes effective July 1, 2025, restoring previously cut longevity benefits.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $140.3M from General Fund to fund educator longevity pay, increasing state spending on public education personnel.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationRestores longevity pay for educators with $140M funding, directly increasing teacher compensation and retention in K-12 schools.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRestores longevity pay for educators via state-funded salary increases (1.5%-4.5% based on service years), directly advancing employment benefits for state employees.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Teachers

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 932: Ten Percent Raise/Teachers/First Responders.

HB 932 establishes a permanent 10% base salary increase for teachers and first responders in North Carolina, effective July 1, 2025. The bill appropriates $700 million annually for first responders (including law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs, dispatchers, and certain nurses) and $900 million annually for teachers (classroom staff, principals, and instructional support) from the General Fund. Funds must be used solely for the pay increase, added to base salary, and included in future salary calculations - no administrative costs are permitted. Employing authorities and school entities must certify costs and verify implementation by deadlines, with unspent funds reverting to the General Fund annually.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $1.6B annually from General Fund for teacher/first responder salary increases, directly funding public services per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $900M annually for teacher salary increases, directly funding educator compensation per education-focused subjects and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Teachers

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died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 1, 2025

SB 38: Hertford County Economic Development.

SB 38 appropriates $51 million from the North Carolina General Fund to Hertford County for economic development, directly affecting the county and its Rural Development Authority (RDA). The bill allocates $40 million for constructing a public industrial dock and barge at the Flowers site in Hertford County, and $11 million for road construction at that same location. Funds remain available until June 30, 2027, rather than reverting at year-end, and must be used solely for these specified projects. The bill, titled "Hertford County Economic Development," requires no further legislative action to take effect as a funding measure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $51M from state fund for infrastructure projects, directly advancing budgetary spending for economic development per appropriations and capital spending subjects.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates $11M for road construction at Flowers site, directly funding transportation infrastructure per bill's subjects and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Ports Roads & Highways

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died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 6, 2025

SB 236: Funds for Edgecombe CC.

This bill allocates $1,000,000 from the General Fund for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to Edgecombe Community College. The funds are specifically designated as a directed grant to construct an Industrial Technology and Skilled Trades Facility. This facility aims to strengthen the local workforce by providing training infrastructure. The appropriation becomes effective July 1, 2025, and directly affects Edgecombe Community College and the regional workforce development efforts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $1M from General Fund for community college facility, directly funding public education infrastructure per budget appropriation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $1M for community college facility construction, directly funding higher education infrastructure to strengthen workforce training programs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds skilled trades facility construction to strengthen regional workforce development and job readiness through education, directly advancing employment training infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Higher Education Workforce Development

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died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SB 741: Funds for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library.

SB 741 appropriates $5 million from North Carolina's General Fund to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation (a nonprofit) for constructing a new main library. The funds are designated for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and become effective July 1, 2025, directly supporting the library's physical expansion project.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $5M from General Fund for library construction, directly increasing public service funding through budget allocation for cultural resources.85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · North Carolina · House Feb 5, 2025

HB 55: Funds for the IGNITE Program.

HB 55 appropriates $250,000 annually from the General Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services for the Autism Society of North Carolina's IGNITE Program. The funds will support activities and education groups designed to help young adults with autism develop independence and social skills during their transition to adulthood. This recurring funding applies to the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium and becomes effective July 1, 2025. The bill directly affects the Autism Society of North Carolina and the young adults with autism it serves through the IGNITE Program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $250k annually from General Fund for autism program, advancing public service funding under Budget & Taxes topic.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds autism transition program under DHHS, directly supporting mental health services for vulnerable population via recurring budget allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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died · North Carolina · House Mar 3, 2025

HB 233: Town of Milton/Funds.

This bill appropriates $13,215 from the state General Fund to the Town of Milton for repairs at its wastewater pump station. The funds are designated for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and become effective July 1, 2025. The bill directly affects the Town of Milton by providing targeted financial support for critical infrastructure maintenance at a specific facility. It is a straightforward funding measure with no policy changes beyond the allocation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirectly appropriates state funds for municipal infrastructure maintenance, supporting budget allocation for essential public services without tax implications.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 1, 2025

HB 601: Facilities of Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Organizations/Funds.

HB 601 appropriates $10 million annually from North Carolina's General Fund (2025-2027) to fund grants for Disabled American Veterans (DAV) chapters. The bill provides up to $1 million per chapter per year to renovate or expand facilities and offer additional resources directly to disabled veterans served by these nonprofit chapters. Grants must be distributed statewide, with unspent funds rolling over annually instead of returning to the state treasury. The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs must report annually on grant recipients, amounts, and county distribution starting in 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $10M annually from General Fund for DAV facility grants, directly funding veterans' programs through budget allocation per bill summary and subjects.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAllocates $10M annually for DAV chapter facility renovations and resources, directly funding veteran services and facilities per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · North Carolina · House Feb 21, 2025

HB 154: Reclaim State Assets from NCInnovation.

HB 154 requires NCInnovation, a state entity, to return all state funds and assets it acquired using state money to the North Carolina State Controller. The State Controller must then transfer these funds into the General Fund, where they remain unappropriated until the General Assembly votes to use them for specific purposes. This bill dissolves the financial relationship between the state and NCInnovation by repealing related statutes, effective 60 days after enactment. It directly affects NCInnovation’s financial obligations and the state’s treasury, with no new spending authorized by the transfer.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill centralizes state funds into General Fund for legislative oversight, promoting fiscal responsibility by preventing unappropriated funds from being managed outside standard budget processes.92% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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