Budget & Taxes

passed · North Carolina · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 1200: Tax-Free Family Essentials Act.

HB 1200, known as the Tax-Free Family Essentials Act, removes the state sales tax on specific items including diapers, baby wipes, over-the-counter children's medication, prenatal vitamins, and feminine hygiene products. The bill directly affects families purchasing these goods by exempting them from the tax, while also clarifying the legal definitions of these items to ensure consistent application. These tax exemptions will take effect on October 1, 2026, and apply to all sales occurring on or after that date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill removes state sales tax on essential family items, providing direct tax relief and reducing the financial burden on households.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill removes sales tax on essential health and hygiene items, improving affordability and access for families.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Sales Tax Tags Families

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died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 23, 2026

SB 823: Safe Steps for Greenville Act.

This bill appropriates five million dollars from the state Highway Fund to the City of Greenville for pedestrian safety improvements. The Department of Transportation will distribute these nonrecurring funds for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to support infrastructure projects. The law becomes effective on July 1, 2026, enabling the city to implement specific safety measures for pedestrians.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $5M from the Highway Fund to fund pedestrian safety improvements, directly increasing funding for public services.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill appropriates $5M from Highway Fund to fund pedestrian safety improvements and infrastructure projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 1048: HIV/AIDS Awareness Walk/Funds.

HB 1048 allocates $72,000 from the state's General Fund to support the annual Winston-Salem HIV/AIDS Awareness Walk in the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funding is designated as a directed grant to Joyful Soul Treasures, Inc., a nonprofit organization responsible for organizing the event. This legislation aims to help the walk raise awareness, reduce stigma, and increase education about HIV/AIDS within the community. The bill becomes effective on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates funds for HIV/AIDS awareness, directly increasing government spending on public health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SB 878: Investment in Pinetops' Police Department.

This North Carolina bill allocates state funding to the Town of Pinetops to support its police department. The law provides $150,000 in recurring annual funds beginning in the 2026-2027 fiscal year specifically for staffing needs. It also grants $100,000 in one-time funds for equipment purchases for the same fiscal year. These funds become available for use starting on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $250,000 in state funds for Pinetops police staffing and equipment, directly increasing public service funding.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill allocates funding to strengthen Pinetops police department staffing and equipment, directly advancing law enforcement capabilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Policing

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 1050: Sex Education Health Awareness/Funds.

This North Carolina bill allocates $31,000 in state funds to a specific nonprofit organization called Joyful Soul Treasures, Inc. The money is designated for a marketing campaign and an eight-week workshop aimed at improving sexual health education and awareness. The program specifically targets adolescents between the ages of 13 and 18, covering costs for materials, instructors, and event supplies. The funding is intended for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, with the act becoming effective on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $31,000 in state funds to a nonprofit for sexual health education, directly advancing the budget topic through funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $31,000 to fund sexual health education workshops for adolescents, directly enhancing student programs and educational access.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $31,000 to fund sexual health education workshops and materials for adolescents, directly advancing public health awareness.95% confidence

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in committee · North Carolina · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 924: Reenact the Earned Income Tax Credit.

This North Carolina legislation reinstates a state tax credit for individuals who claim the federal Earned Income Tax Credit. Eligible taxpayers would receive a credit equal to five percent of their federal EITC amount, which is refundable if it exceeds their state tax liability. The bill takes effect for tax years beginning in 2026 and includes a sunset provision that repeals the credit for tax years starting on or after January 1, 2029.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill reinstates a refundable tax credit for low-to-moderate income individuals, providing direct tax relief and financial support.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides a refundable tax credit for low-income workers, effectively increasing their take-home pay and supporting worker economic stability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 1088: Traffic Signal Preemption Software.

This bill appropriates $2.7 million from the Highway Fund to the North Carolina Department of Transportation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funding is intended to install traffic signal preemption technology that allows traffic lights to change automatically when emergency vehicles approach an intersection. This system prioritizes first responder vehicles to reduce response times and improve safety at intersections. The act becomes effective on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $2.7M to fund traffic signal preemption technology, directly increasing funding for public safety and transportation services.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill allocates funding to install traffic signal preemption technology, directly advancing and strengthening the use of technology for public safety.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill appropriates funding to install traffic signal preemption technology, enhancing road safety and emergency response efficiency.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Roads & Highways Traffic Safety Tags Public Safety

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in committee · North Carolina · House May 4, 2026

HB 1163: Workforce Act of 2026.

This bill, titled the Workforce Act of 2026, provides funding and policy changes to expand workforce development programs in North Carolina. It allocates $3.1 million to the Community Colleges System Office to support the ApprenticeshipNC program, which helps connect employers with learners through work-based training. The legislation also directs the Department of Commerce to maintain a list of industry-valued credentials and collect data on wages and job outcomes to better align education with labor market needs. Additionally, it increases financial aid for short-term workforce development grants to help students pursue credentials that are not eligible for federal funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $3.1M to expand workforce development programs, directly increasing funding for public services.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $3.1M to expand workforce development and apprenticeship programs, enhancing educational access and training.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill allocates $3.1M to expand workforce development and apprenticeship programs, strengthening worker skills and employment opportunities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Student Financial Aid Apprenticeships Workforce Development

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died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 919: Funds for Smart Start of Forsyth County.

This North Carolina bill appropriates $250,000 in state funds to Smart Start of Forsyth County for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funds are distributed through the Department of Health and Human Services to provide a directed grant. The grant is intended to expand early childhood education and family support services within Forsyth County. The legislation becomes effective on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $250,000 in state funds to expand early childhood education and family support services, directly increasing funding for public programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates $250,000 to expand early childhood education and family support services, directly funding educational access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood

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died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 921: Forsyth Tech First Responder Funding.

This bill allocates $10.4 million in state funds to Forsyth Technical Community College in North Carolina for first responder training. The money is designated for construction projects and equipment purchases to support a comprehensive training program. Specific uses include building a training track, classrooms, and a bridge, as well as acquiring fire apparatus. The funding is nonrecurring and intended for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, with the act taking effect on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $10.4M in state funds for first responder training infrastructure, directly advancing public safety funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $10.4M to a community college for first responder training infrastructure and equipment, directly funding higher education programs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Tags Public Safety

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