Rep. Chris Humphrey

Maddy summaryHB 147 removes a specific 6.89-acre parcel (Lot 1, Mount Hermon Township) from the corporate limits of Elizabeth City, North Carolina. This change directly affects the property owner (Storage to Go, LLC) and the city's tax jurisdiction, as the land will no longer be subject to municipal taxes for tax years beginning July 1, 2025, or later. The bill preserves existing tax liens for pre-2025 taxes, ensuring the city can still collect outstanding property taxes on the land after the removal takes effect on June 30, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 116 changes Columbus County's school board election system to require partisan races for its five-member board, replacing the current non-partisan process. The bill establishes five single-member districts where voters elect one representative per district, with candidates required to reside in the district they seek to represent (excluding the Whiteville School Administrative Unit from the countywide vote). It mandates partisan elections during even-numbered year general elections and repeals nine outdated election statutes specific to Columbus County. The changes take effect December 1, 2026, for future elections, though current 2022/2024 board members will serve their full terms.

Maddy summaryThis House resolution formally recognizes the 250th anniversary of the United States and honors the historical contributions of North Carolina to the nation's founding. The bill specifically highlights key events such as the Halifax Resolves and the Mecklenburg Resolves, noting North Carolina's pivotal role in the movement for independence. It encourages citizens of the state to participate in commemorative events leading up to July 4, 2026, but does not allocate funding or mandate specific actions. As a non-binding resolution, it serves primarily as an official statement of recognition rather than a law with enforceable requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the town charter of Rural Hall to establish a standardized process for unaffiliated candidates seeking nomination for municipal office. It requires these candidates to follow existing state laws regarding petition nominations while allowing the Forsyth County board of elections to set specific rules for the process. Specifically, the board can determine deadlines for submitting petitions and define the voter information needed on those forms to verify eligibility against registration records. The changes take effect immediately upon becoming law and apply to future municipal elections in the town.

Maddy summaryHB 133, the NC Farmland and Military Protection Act, bans U.S.-designated adversarial foreign governments from buying, leasing, or holding interests in agricultural land or land within 75 miles of major military installations like Fort Bragg and Camp Lejeune. It directly affects foreign governments identified by the U.S. State Department as adversaries under arms regulations, preventing them from acquiring land critical to food production or near military sites. The law excludes agricultural research leases under 250 acres and makes any violating land transfer legally void. This focuses on restricting foreign control of strategic land without altering existing domestic land transactions.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors the life and memory of Louis Milford Pate Jr., a former North Carolina state legislator and retired Air Force navigator. It formally recognizes his military service, public service career, and community contributions while extending sympathy to his family following his death. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the document to Pate's family as a final tribute.

Maddy summaryHB 925, the "Consumers in Crisis Protection Act," regulates companies that provide cash advances to North Carolina consumers with pending legal claims (e.g., personal injury cases) before they receive settlement funds. It requires these "consumer legal funding companies" to register with the Insurance Commissioner, pay a $1,000 fee, and provide proof of financial stability ($50,000 bond). The law prohibits consumers from using these funds for legal fees or court costs, mandates plain-language contracts with a 10-day cancellation period, and explicitly states such transactions are not loans. The bill applies to all such companies operating in North Carolina, exempting immediate family members, banks, and attorneys.

Maddy summaryHB 356 clarifies what insurance companies and agents can offer to customers without violating anti-rebate laws. The bill permits insurers and producers to provide certain value-added products or services, such as those aimed at loss mitigation, health, or financial wellness, at reduced or no cost, provided they meet specific criteria and relate to the insurance coverage. It also allows for non-cash gifts or services up to $250 per policy term and drawings or raffles with prizes up to $250, as long as these offers are not unfairly discriminatory and do not require the purchase or renewal of a policy. These changes directly affect insurance companies, agents, and their customers by defining new exceptions to prohibited trade practices.

Maddy summaryHB 34 creates a new criminal offense for stealing or misusing someone else's mail, directly affecting individuals who unlawfully take, control, or transfer mail intended for others. The bill defines "mail" broadly to include letters, packages, or valuable items sent to another person and prohibits two specific actions: stealing mail to deprive the owner, or transferring mail to benefit someone not entitled to it. Punishments range from a Class A1 misdemeanor for first-time, low-value thefts (under $200) to a Class D felony for repeat offenses or high-value thefts (over $2,000). This law, effective December 1, 2025, applies to offenses committed after that date.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution honors the life and memory of James Michael "Mike" Clampitt, a former member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from District 119. The bill formally recognizes his extensive background in public service, which included decades as a firefighter and deputy sheriff in North Carolina before his election to the state legislature. It expresses the House's appreciation for his legislative work and extends condolences to his family, with a copy of the resolution sent to them.