Budget & Taxes

died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 901: CFSS Gun Prsnt. for Grade 7 and 9 Students.

This bill requires the North Carolina Center for Safer Schools to create an interactive presentation detailing the legal, medical, and emotional consequences of youth gun possession and related issues. It mandates that all public schools provide this presentation to every seventh and ninth-grade student, with parents receiving notice and the option to opt their children out at least two weeks in advance. The legislation also allocates $900,000 in recurring state funds starting in 2026 to help schools develop the necessary training and materials for delivering the program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $900,000 in recurring state funds to support a school safety education program.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $900,000 for student safety education and mandates curriculum on gun consequences.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 29, 2026

HB 1070: Domestic Violence Divorce Reform Act.

This bill modifies North Carolina's divorce laws to allow victims of domestic violence to file for divorce without waiting the usual one-year separation period. To qualify for this expedited process, the applicant must provide proof of abuse through a domestic violence protection order, a criminal conviction against their spouse, or a judge's ruling based on evidence such as police records or medical documentation. Additionally, the legislation allocates $50,000 in state funds to a specific nonprofit organization to support victims of domestic violence. The changes apply to divorce cases filed after the law takes effect and do not impact cases already pending in court.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $50,000 in state funds to support domestic violence victims, directly funding a public service.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill expedites divorce for domestic violence victims using criminal convictions and protection orders, directly supporting victim protection and criminal justice outcomes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Domestic Violence Judges

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died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 930: Traffic Signal Preemption Software.

This bill allocates $2.7 million from the Highway Fund to North Carolina's Department of Transportation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funds are designated to purchase and install traffic signal preemption technology, which enables emergency vehicles to communicate with traffic lights to change signals in their favor. This system aims to reduce response times for first responders and enhance safety at intersections by prioritizing their passage. The legislation takes effect on July 1, 2026, and directly impacts the state's transportation infrastructure and emergency services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates $2.7M from the Highway Fund to fund traffic signal preemption technology, directly supporting budget appropriations for public safety and transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill funds and installs traffic signal preemption technology to enhance emergency response safety.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates $2.7M to purchase traffic signal preemption technology, enhancing road safety and emergency response times.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety Tags Public Safety

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died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 23, 2026

SB 812: Tax Fraud Analytics Funding.

This North Carolina bill allocates $4.4 million in recurring state funds starting in the 2026-2027 fiscal year to support tax fraud detection efforts. The money will be given to the Department of Revenue to expand its existing contract with the Government Data Analytics Center for software, data analysis, and technical infrastructure. These resources are intended to improve the state's ability to identify tax evasion and manage collection cases through enhanced analytics and managed services. The legislation takes effect on July 1, 2026, and directs the department to continue working with the analytics center's public-private partnerships.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $4.4M to enhance tax fraud detection and revenue collection, strengthening fiscal management and protecting state funds.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill funds technology infrastructure and data analytics to enhance tax fraud detection capabilities.85% confidence

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in committee · North Carolina · House Jun 30, 2026

HB 1121: Added Fee for Sexually Oriented Businesses.

This bill imposes a $10 fee on every customer entering sexually oriented businesses in North Carolina that also hold an alcohol permit. The collected fees must be remitted quarterly to the Department of Revenue and deposited into a fund designated for sexual assault and rape crisis services. Businesses are required to keep daily records of customer counts without collecting personal names, and they must submit these records for audit upon request. The legislation aims to address secondary impacts on public health and safety by funding support services rather than targeting the businesses' expressive content.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes a fee on businesses to fund sexual assault crisis services, directly increasing state revenue for public safety programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability

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died · North Carolina · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 1059: Military Family Food Security and Readiness Act.

This bill, the Military Family Food Security and Readiness Act, aims to assist North Carolina military families by adjusting how their income is calculated for food assistance programs during deployments or activations. It would temporarily exclude certain military allowances, such as housing and subsistence pay, from income counts and allow eligible households to qualify for benefits with up to 25% higher income limits. For families who still do not meet standard criteria, the state would provide a supplemental nutrition program offering monthly benefits between $150 and $300, with an expedited application process to ensure quick access. The legislation applies to active-duty personnel, National Guard members, and reservists and includes funding to support these new provisions starting in the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands eligibility for food assistance programs by adjusting income calculations, effectively increasing funding for essential social services for military families.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands food assistance eligibility for military families by adjusting income calculations, directly strengthening support for veterans' families.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Military Families National Guard & Reserve

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in committee · North Carolina · House May 12, 2026

HB 1074: Prescription Drug Expenses Tax Deduction.

This North Carolina bill allows taxpayers to deduct up to $5,000 of unreimbursed costs for prescribed medications and pharmacy fees from their state income tax. The deduction applies to expenses not covered by tax-advantaged accounts like Flexible Spending or Health Savings Accounts and prevents double-dipping if a federal deduction is already claimed for the same year. Effective for tax years starting on or after January 1, 2026, the measure directly affects individuals paying out-of-pocket for prescription drugs who itemize their state taxes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief by allowing deductions for prescription drug expenses, directly reducing individual tax burdens.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allows tax deductions for out-of-pocket prescription costs, reducing financial barriers to medication access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Prescription Drugs

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in committee · North Carolina · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 942: Reenact EITC.

This bill reenacts North Carolina's state Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) by updating the relevant law to apply for future tax years. It allows eligible low-to-moderate income individuals to receive a credit equal to 20% of their federal EITC amount, with the specific percentage varying based on the tax year. The credit is refundable, meaning taxpayers can receive a cash payment even if it exceeds their state tax liability, and the legislation includes a provision to automatically repeal the credit starting in 2014, which is overridden by the bill's effective date of January 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief and refundable credits to low-to-moderate income individuals, directly supporting fiscal management for vulnerable populations.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands worker benefits by providing a refundable tax credit to low-to-moderate income individuals, increasing their disposable income.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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died · North Carolina · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 1020: Affordable Housing Efficiency Grant Program.

This bill establishes the Affordable Housing Efficiency Grant Program in North Carolina to provide funding for energy efficiency and electric upgrades in affordable multifamily housing buildings. The program targets residential complexes with at least 50% of units reserved for low-income households that have been in service for at least 15 years, with a focus on projects located in underserved communities. Eligible buildings can receive grants of up to $0.75 per square foot to cover costs for measures such as heat pumps, electric water heaters, insulation, and related planning or health improvements, provided they maintain their affordability status. The Department of Environmental Quality will manage the program using $5 million in recurring state funds starting in the 2026-2027 fiscal year, while recipients must report annually on energy savings and other outcomes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a new grant program funded by appropriations to provide financial assistance for energy efficiency upgrades in affordable housing.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes a grant program to fund energy efficiency upgrades in affordable housing, directly advancing energy conservation and efficiency goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds energy efficiency and electric upgrades in affordable housing, directly promoting conservation and reducing energy consumption.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes a grant program to fund energy efficiency upgrades specifically for affordable multifamily housing, directly strengthening and funding the housing topic area.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Affordable Housing

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died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 915: 2026 Governor's Budget.

SB 915 establishes the 2026 Governor's Budget for North Carolina, allocating specific funding amounts to state departments, institutions, and agencies for their current operations. The bill directly affects a wide range of entities, including public schools, universities, health and human services agencies, and justice system bodies, by providing financial resources for their services. Key provisions include detailed dollar amounts for each fiscal year of the 2025-2027 biennium, with savings reverting to the state fund if not fully utilized. This legislation sets the financial framework for state government activities but does not specify new programs or policy changes beyond the budget allocations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes the 2026 Governor's Budget, explicitly allocating funding to state departments and agencies for operations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes the 2026 Governor's Budget, explicitly allocating financial resources to public schools, universities, and education agencies.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill allocates specific funding to health and human services agencies, directly strengthening and supporting healthcare operations.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates funding to the Transportation Dept. and Highway Fund, directly supporting transportation infrastructure and operations.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill includes Veterans in budget appropriations, indicating funding allocation for veteran-related services.70% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending State Budget

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