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.
This North Carolina legislation appropriates one million dollars from the state General Fund to Forsyth Technical Community College. The Community Colleges System Office will distribute these recurring funds to the college beginning in the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The money is designated specifically to support the Boost college-to-career program. The bill becomes effective on July 1, 2026.
This bill appropriates $35 million in recurring state funds to the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency for the Workforce Housing Loan Program. The funding is designated to support the program's operations and loans for eligible workforce members seeking affordable housing. These funds will become available starting with the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The legislation takes effect on July 1, 2026.
This legislation allocates $100,000 from the state General Fund to the Town of Macclesfield in North Carolina. The funds are designated as a directed grant specifically for the town to purchase equipment. Managed by the Office of State Budget and Management, the appropriation is classified as nonrecurring. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.
This bill appropriates five million dollars in state funds to the Administrative Office of the Courts for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. These funds are designated to support clerks of superior court in assisting executors and administrators with estate-related filings and processes. The appropriation allows for hiring additional staff to address long wait times for appointments and distributing informational documents regarding decedent estate procedures. The act is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2025.
This bill appropriates $500,000 in state funds specifically for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain Foundation located in Pitt County, North Carolina. The money is designated as a one-time grant for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, drawn from the General Fund. These funds are intended to cover operational expenses and support program expansion within the local clubs. The appropriation is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026.
This bill authorizes the North Carolina General Assembly to allocate funding for state agencies and departments for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It distributes money from the General Fund, Highway Fund, and federal block grants to cover current operations and maintenance costs. Unused funds are required to revert to the state treasury at the end of the fiscal year unless otherwise specified by law. The act becomes effective on July 1, 2026, and applies specifically to the 2026-2027 budget period.
This bill allocates state funding to improve hangar facilities at Smith Reynolds Airport in Forsyth County, North Carolina. Specifically, it directs $15.5 million in nonrecurring funds to the Department of Transportation for structural repairs, modernization, and infrastructure enhancements at two specific hangar locations. The financial appropriation is designated for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, with the act becoming effective on July 1, 2026.
SB 501 appropriates $11 million in one-time state funds for the Town of Edenton's downtown development project, officially named the TEAPOT Project. The bill directs these funds toward building renovations and additional downtown development initiatives within Edenton. The funds are allocated for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and become effective July 1, 2025. This legislation directly affects the Town of Edenton by providing financial resources for specific local infrastructure improvements.
HB 783 appropriates $100,000 from North Carolina's General Fund for Sidekicks Academy, Inc. to support its Durham Public Schools program. The funds will cover $90,000 for student training gear, safety equipment, tournaments, and staff salaries, plus $10,000 for field trips to Taekwondo tournaments, museums, and college events. The program directly serves marginalized students by combining martial arts training, character development, and community support to create a safe learning environment. This is a funding measure with no policy changes, solely providing financial support to an existing community program.
