Sen. Jim Perry

Maddy summarySenate Bill 382 provides financial and regulatory support to North Carolina communities affected by Hurricane Helene. The bill transfers $227 million from the state's savings reserve to a dedicated disaster recovery fund and extends licenses for mental health and substance use facilities in the impacted areas. It also clarifies that public school employees must be paid for missed instructional days in late 2024 and allows the University of North Carolina at Asheville to use leftover tuition grant money for general university needs. Additionally, the legislation permits state health officials to temporarily waive certain rules for local confinement facilities during declared emergencies.

Maddy summaryThis North Carolina bill adjusts the 2023 state budget by extending the spending deadline for certain one-time funds until December 31, 2024, rather than letting them expire on June 30. It also reassigns money from the State Fiscal Recovery Fund, reducing specific allocations to agencies like the Department of Health and Human Services and the University of North Carolina while redirecting those funds to other programs. A major provision moves $800 million from the State Fiscal Recovery Fund to the Office of State Budget and Management to offset other state expenses, while simultaneously appropriating $800 million from the General Fund to the Department of Environmental Quality for water and wastewater projects. Additionally, the legislation continues funding for childcare stabilization grants to support the Department of Health and Human Services.

Maddy summaryThis North Carolina bill updates several insurance and property laws while permanently expanding benefits for firefighters. It allows state insurance officials to examine captive insurance companies more frequently and clarifies tax rules for these entities and remote online bidding at foreclosure sales. Additionally, the legislation makes permanent a pilot program for firefighter cancer insurance, increases pension payments for firefighters, and offers an alternative background check process for applicants who have lived in the state for over five years.

Maddy summaryThis amendment to the North Carolina Farm Act of 2024 prevents cities from charging stormwater utility fees on properties used for legitimate farming purposes. To qualify for this exemption, farm owners must provide proof such as a farm sales tax certificate, a property tax listing showing eligibility for present-use value, a federal tax Schedule F, or a forest management plan. The change applies to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2025. Additionally, the bill adjusts the deadline for submitting agricultural fair entries from 30 days to 60 days before the event.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment in North Carolina to require all voters to present photographic identification before casting a ballot, expanding a rule that currently applies only to those voting in person. The legislation would place this change on the ballot for a statewide vote on November 5, 2024, asking voters to decide whether to mandate photo ID for everyone regardless of how they vote. If approved by a majority of voters, the amendment would become part of the state constitution and allow the General Assembly to set specific rules for acceptable forms of identification. If rejected, the proposal will have no effect and the existing voting requirements will remain unchanged.

Maddy summaryThis document is a procedural amendment to Senate Bill 88, which proposes minor text changes to the bill's language. Specifically, it suggests removing a lettered subsection and replacing the phrase "a real person" with "an individual" in the legislation. These adjustments aim to refine the wording of the bill without altering its core policy or scope.