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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
Sept. 15, 2021 NC SB 360 Prohibits Any State Agency from Settling Certain Lawsuits Without the Approval of the General Assembly Bill Passed - House (58 - 47)
Sept. 1, 2021 NC HB 324 Prohibits the Teaching of Certain Topics Related to Racism, Civics, and American History Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 41)
Aug. 12, 2021 NC SB 105 Appropriates Funds for the State Budget Bill Passed - House (72 - 41)
July 15, 2021 NC HB 951 Reduces Reliance on Coal-Burning Plants as Part of the State's Energy Policy Bill Passed - House (57 - 49)
June 23, 2021 NC SB 173 Repeals the Mask Mandate for Public Schools Bill Passed - House (66 - 44)
June 3, 2021 NC SB 116 Establishes the North Carolina Back to Work Act Bill Passed - House (71 - 36)
May 12, 2021 NC HB 729 Amends the State's Charter School Law Bill Passed - House (63 - 52)
May 10, 2021 NC HB 805 Increases Penalties for People Engaged in "Riots" Bill Passed - House (88 - 25)
May 6, 2021 NC HB 453 Prohibits Abortions Based on Race, Sex, or Suspected Disability Bill Passed - House (67 - 42)
May 6, 2021 NC HB 692 Prohibits the Use of Suspension Modifications in Motor Vehicles Bill Passed - House (107 - 5)
May 5, 2021 NC HB 755 Prohibits K-3 Classroom Instruction of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Bill Passed - House (66 - 50)
May 5, 2021 NC HB 398 Repeals Previous State Handgun Buying Requirements Bill Passed - House (69 - 48)
April 28, 2021 NC SB 115 Authorizes Outdoor College Football Stadiums to Open to 100% Capacity Bill Passed - House (77 - 42)
April 28, 2021 NC HB 616 Amends Laws to Allow Easier Replication of Successful Charter Schools Bill Passed - House (86 - 30)
April 13, 2021 NC HB 32 Expands the State's Private School Voucher Program Bill Passed - House (69 - 49)
March 31, 2021 NC HB 264 Requires Legislative Approval of All Governor Statewide Emergency Declarations Beyond 30 Days Bill Passed - House (69 - 50)
March 17, 2021 NC HB 172 Establishes Term Limits For Congressional Positions Bill Passed - House (61 - 52)
March 11, 2021 NC HB 134 Authorizes Possession of Firearms on School Grounds Bill Passed - House (72 - 44)
March 10, 2021 NC HB 49 Repeals Concealed Carry Firearms Safety Training Requirement in Some Cases Bill Passed - House (79 - 41)
March 4, 2021 NC HB 196 Appropriates $17 Billion for COVID-19 Relief Concurrence Vote Passed - House (117 - 0)
March 3, 2021 NC HB 128 Establishes a $1,500 Bonus for Unemployed Individuals that Accept Reemployment Within 30 Days Bill Passed - House (77 - 42)
Feb. 11, 2021 NC SB 37 Requires in Person Learning for K-12 Schools Bill Passed - House (74 - 44)
June 26, 2020 NC SB 681 Requires Credit in the Arts in Order to Graduate Conference Report Adopted - House (87 - 21)
June 17, 2020 NC SB 818 Authorizes Bonuses for Public School Teachers During the COVID-19 Pandemic Bill Passed - House (84 - 35)
June 16, 2020 NC SB 599 Authorizes the Reopening of Bowling Alleys and Skating Rinks Bill Passed - House (68 - 52)
June 11, 2020 NC HB 158 Authorizes Temporary Driver's License Without Road Testing Conference Report Adopted - House (107 - 12)
June 3, 2020 NC SB 315 Establishes Regulations on Hemp and Other Farming Industries Conference Report Adopted - House (86 - 34)
May 28, 2020 NC HB 536 Authorizes the Reopening of Bars and Restaurants During COVID-19 Pandemic Concurrence Vote Passed - House (65 - 53)
May 2, 2020 NC HB 1043 Appropriates Funds from the CARES Act for COVID-19 Relief Concurrence Vote Passed - House (120 - 0)
May 2, 2020 NC SB 704 Establishes the COVID-19 Response Act Bill Passed - House (119 - 0)
Oct. 31, 2019 NC SB 354 Increases Pay for Public School Teachers and Personnel Conference Report Adopted - House (62 - 46)
Oct. 31, 2019 NC SB 557 Amends State Income and Sales Tax Laws Bill Passed - House (93 - 14)
Oct. 30, 2019 NC SB 250 Amends Voting Rolls to Correlate with Jury Selection Excusals Conference Report Adopted - House (59 - 51)
Oct. 30, 2019 NC HB 377 Increases State Teacher Pay Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 49)
Oct. 30, 2019 NC HB 231 Authorizes Pay Raises for UNC Systems and Community College Employees Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 49)
Oct. 29, 2019 NC SB 522 Amends the Innovative School District (ISD) Program Conference Report Adopted - House (64 - 48)
Oct. 24, 2019 NC HB 398 Appropriates State Funding for a Cybersecurity Development Initiative Bill Passed - House (54 - 49)
Aug. 29, 2019 NC SB 553 Establishes the Regulatory Reform Act of 2019 Conference Report Adopted - House (78 - 31)
Aug. 21, 2019 NC SB 315 Establishes Regulations on Hemp and Other Farming Industries Bill Passed - House (63 - 48)
Aug. 7, 2019 NC SB 86 Establishes Standards for Association Health Plans and Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements Bill Passed - House (82 - 32)
Aug. 7, 2019 NC SB 681 Appropriates Funding to Rural Hospitals Bill Passed - House (81 - 31)
July 31, 2019 NC SB 199 Extends Statute of Limitations for Child Sexual Abuse Bill Passed - House (92 - 15)
July 16, 2019 NC SB 320 Expands Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Among Systems Utilizing Reservoir Water Bill Passed - House (63 - 54)
June 27, 2019 NC HB 966 Appropriates Funds for Fiscal Years 2019-2021 Conference Report Adopted - House (64 - 49)
June 26, 2019 NC HB 135 Prohibits "Sanctuary" Cities Bill Passed - House (65 - 52)
June 5, 2019 NC SB 359 Establishes Requirements for Abortions Resulting in Premature Birth Veto Override Failed - House (67 - 53)
May 7, 2019 NC HB 144 Prohibits Distracted Driving Bill Passed - House (92 - 23)
May 6, 2019 NC HB 918 Limits Parental Rights In Regard to Foster Care Bill Passed - House (62 - 54)
April 26, 2019 NC HB 511 Amends Criminal Sentencing Laws for Low-Level Nonviolent Drug Offenders Bill Passed - House (100 - 0)
April 16, 2019 NC SB 359 Establishes Requirements for Abortions Resulting in Premature Birth Bill Passed - House (65 - 46)
April 16, 2019 NC HB 389 Authorizes Alcohol Sales at Public College Sporting Events Bill Passed - House (87 - 25)
April 3, 2019 NC HB 370 Requires Sheriffs to Cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement Officers Bill Passed - House (63 - 51)
Nov. 29, 2018 NC SB 820 Increases Incentives Cap for High-Wage Corporate Jobs Bill Passed - House (78 - 23)
June 27, 2018 NC HB 374 Limits Nuisance Damages Against Livestock Farmers Veto Override Passed - House (75 - 44)
June 27, 2018 NC SB 711 Limits Nuisance Damages Against Livestock Farmers Veto Override Passed - House (74 - 45)
June 27, 2018 NC SB 325 Amends One-Stop Voting Schedules Veto Override Passed - House (74 - 45)
June 27, 2018 NC HB 717 Amends Judicial Divisions Veto Override Passed - House (74 - 45)
June 27, 2018 NC SB 813 Requires the Redistricting of Asheville City Council Districts Bill Passed - House (64 - 52)
June 26, 2018 NC HB 1092 Requires Photo Identification to Vote Bill Passed - House (74 - 43)
June 26, 2018 NC HB 913 Establishes a Bipartisan Board of Ethics and Election Enforcement Amendment Adopted - House (74 - 44)
June 20, 2018 NC SB 486 Amends Various Election Laws Veto Override Passed - House (74 - 42)
June 13, 2018 NC HB 659 Specifies Method of Vacancy Filling for US Senators Concurrence Vote Passed - House (71 - 39)
June 13, 2018 NC HB 496 Amends Placement of Candidates on Official Election Ballots Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - House (80 - 30)
June 13, 2018 NC SB 616 Establishes Heroin And Opioid Prevention and Enforcement Act Bill Passed - House (87 - 25)
June 13, 2018 NC SB 768 Amends Law to Include Person-First Lanugage Bill Passed - House (109 - 2)
June 13, 2018 NC HB 1055 Amends Pension Benefit Regulations Bill Passed - House (81 - 34)
June 12, 2018 NC SB 99 Establishes Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Veto Override Passed - House (73 - 44)
June 6, 2018 NC HB 514 Authorizes Municipalities to Form Charter Schools Concurrence Vote Passed - House (64 - 53)
June 5, 2018 NC SB 757 Requires Judicial Redistricting Bill Passed - House (70 - 45)
May 23, 2018 NC SB 470 Amends Asbestos Claim Filing Procedures Bill Passed - House (78 - 30)
March 28, 2018 NC SB 75 Establishes a 7 Percent Cap on State Income Tax Bill Passed - House (73 - 45)
Oct. 17, 2017 NC S 656 Prohibits Part Primaries for Certain 2018 Court Elections Veto Override Passed - House (72 - 40)
Oct. 4, 2017 NC H 56 Transfers Funds for Cape Fear River Cleanup Veto Override Passed - House (70 - 44)
June 30, 2017 NC HB 589 Specifies North Carolina's Energy Policy Conference Report Adopted - House (66 - 41)
June 29, 2017 NC SJR 36 Authorizes Participation in a Constitutional Convention Joint Resolution Failed - House (66 - 45)
Date No. Title Outcome
9/15 SB 360 Prohibits Any State Agency from Settling Certain Lawsuits Without the Approval of the General Assembly Bill Passed - House (58 - 47)
9/01 HB 324 Prohibits the Teaching of Certain Topics Related to Racism, Civics, and American History Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 41)
8/12 SB 105 Appropriates Funds for the State Budget Bill Passed - House (72 - 41)
7/15 HB 951 Reduces Reliance on Coal-Burning Plants as Part of the State's Energy Policy Bill Passed - House (57 - 49)
6/23 SB 173 Repeals the Mask Mandate for Public Schools Bill Passed - House (66 - 44)
6/03 SB 116 Establishes the North Carolina Back to Work Act Bill Passed - House (71 - 36)
5/12 HB 729 Amends the State's Charter School Law Bill Passed - House (63 - 52)
5/10 HB 805 Increases Penalties for People Engaged in "Riots" Bill Passed - House (88 - 25)
5/06 HB 453 Prohibits Abortions Based on Race, Sex, or Suspected Disability Bill Passed - House (67 - 42)
5/06 HB 692 Prohibits the Use of Suspension Modifications in Motor Vehicles Bill Passed - House (107 - 5)
5/05 HB 755 Prohibits K-3 Classroom Instruction of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Bill Passed - House (66 - 50)
5/05 HB 398 Repeals Previous State Handgun Buying Requirements Bill Passed - House (69 - 48)
4/28 SB 115 Authorizes Outdoor College Football Stadiums to Open to 100% Capacity Bill Passed - House (77 - 42)
4/28 HB 616 Amends Laws to Allow Easier Replication of Successful Charter Schools Bill Passed - House (86 - 30)
4/13 HB 32 Expands the State's Private School Voucher Program Bill Passed - House (69 - 49)
3/31 HB 264 Requires Legislative Approval of All Governor Statewide Emergency Declarations Beyond 30 Days Bill Passed - House (69 - 50)
3/17 HB 172 Establishes Term Limits For Congressional Positions Bill Passed - House (61 - 52)
3/11 HB 134 Authorizes Possession of Firearms on School Grounds Bill Passed - House (72 - 44)
3/10 HB 49 Repeals Concealed Carry Firearms Safety Training Requirement in Some Cases Bill Passed - House (79 - 41)
3/04 HB 196 Appropriates $17 Billion for COVID-19 Relief Concurrence Vote Passed - House (117 - 0)
3/03 HB 128 Establishes a $1,500 Bonus for Unemployed Individuals that Accept Reemployment Within 30 Days Bill Passed - House (77 - 42)
2/11 SB 37 Requires in Person Learning for K-12 Schools Bill Passed - House (74 - 44)
6/26 SB 681 Requires Credit in the Arts in Order to Graduate Conference Report Adopted - House (87 - 21)
6/17 SB 818 Authorizes Bonuses for Public School Teachers During the COVID-19 Pandemic Bill Passed - House (84 - 35)
6/16 SB 599 Authorizes the Reopening of Bowling Alleys and Skating Rinks Bill Passed - House (68 - 52)
6/11 HB 158 Authorizes Temporary Driver's License Without Road Testing Conference Report Adopted - House (107 - 12)
6/03 SB 315 Establishes Regulations on Hemp and Other Farming Industries Conference Report Adopted - House (86 - 34)
5/28 HB 536 Authorizes the Reopening of Bars and Restaurants During COVID-19 Pandemic Concurrence Vote Passed - House (65 - 53)
5/02 HB 1043 Appropriates Funds from the CARES Act for COVID-19 Relief Concurrence Vote Passed - House (120 - 0)
5/02 SB 704 Establishes the COVID-19 Response Act Bill Passed - House (119 - 0)
10/31 SB 354 Increases Pay for Public School Teachers and Personnel Conference Report Adopted - House (62 - 46)
10/31 SB 557 Amends State Income and Sales Tax Laws Bill Passed - House (93 - 14)
10/30 SB 250 Amends Voting Rolls to Correlate with Jury Selection Excusals Conference Report Adopted - House (59 - 51)
10/30 HB 377 Increases State Teacher Pay Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 49)
10/30 HB 231 Authorizes Pay Raises for UNC Systems and Community College Employees Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 49)
10/29 SB 522 Amends the Innovative School District (ISD) Program Conference Report Adopted - House (64 - 48)
10/24 HB 398 Appropriates State Funding for a Cybersecurity Development Initiative Bill Passed - House (54 - 49)
8/29 SB 553 Establishes the Regulatory Reform Act of 2019 Conference Report Adopted - House (78 - 31)
8/21 SB 315 Establishes Regulations on Hemp and Other Farming Industries Bill Passed - House (63 - 48)
8/07 SB 86 Establishes Standards for Association Health Plans and Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements Bill Passed - House (82 - 32)
8/07 SB 681 Appropriates Funding to Rural Hospitals Bill Passed - House (81 - 31)
7/31 SB 199 Extends Statute of Limitations for Child Sexual Abuse Bill Passed - House (92 - 15)
7/16 SB 320 Expands Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Among Systems Utilizing Reservoir Water Bill Passed - House (63 - 54)
6/27 HB 966 Appropriates Funds for Fiscal Years 2019-2021 Conference Report Adopted - House (64 - 49)
6/26 HB 135 Prohibits "Sanctuary" Cities Bill Passed - House (65 - 52)
6/05 SB 359 Establishes Requirements for Abortions Resulting in Premature Birth Veto Override Failed - House (67 - 53)
5/07 HB 144 Prohibits Distracted Driving Bill Passed - House (92 - 23)
5/06 HB 918 Limits Parental Rights In Regard to Foster Care Bill Passed - House (62 - 54)
4/26 HB 511 Amends Criminal Sentencing Laws for Low-Level Nonviolent Drug Offenders Bill Passed - House (100 - 0)
4/16 SB 359 Establishes Requirements for Abortions Resulting in Premature Birth Bill Passed - House (65 - 46)
4/16 HB 389 Authorizes Alcohol Sales at Public College Sporting Events Bill Passed - House (87 - 25)
4/03 HB 370 Requires Sheriffs to Cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement Officers Bill Passed - House (63 - 51)
11/29 SB 820 Increases Incentives Cap for High-Wage Corporate Jobs Bill Passed - House (78 - 23)
6/27 HB 374 Limits Nuisance Damages Against Livestock Farmers Veto Override Passed - House (75 - 44)
6/27 SB 711 Limits Nuisance Damages Against Livestock Farmers Veto Override Passed - House (74 - 45)
6/27 SB 325 Amends One-Stop Voting Schedules Veto Override Passed - House (74 - 45)
6/27 HB 717 Amends Judicial Divisions Veto Override Passed - House (74 - 45)
6/27 SB 813 Requires the Redistricting of Asheville City Council Districts Bill Passed - House (64 - 52)
6/26 HB 1092 Requires Photo Identification to Vote Bill Passed - House (74 - 43)
6/26 HB 913 Establishes a Bipartisan Board of Ethics and Election Enforcement Amendment Adopted - House (74 - 44)
6/20 SB 486 Amends Various Election Laws Veto Override Passed - House (74 - 42)
6/13 HB 659 Specifies Method of Vacancy Filling for US Senators Concurrence Vote Passed - House (71 - 39)
6/13 HB 496 Amends Placement of Candidates on Official Election Ballots Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - House (80 - 30)
6/13 SB 616 Establishes Heroin And Opioid Prevention and Enforcement Act Bill Passed - House (87 - 25)
6/13 SB 768 Amends Law to Include Person-First Lanugage Bill Passed - House (109 - 2)
6/13 HB 1055 Amends Pension Benefit Regulations Bill Passed - House (81 - 34)
6/12 SB 99 Establishes Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Veto Override Passed - House (73 - 44)
6/06 HB 514 Authorizes Municipalities to Form Charter Schools Concurrence Vote Passed - House (64 - 53)
6/05 SB 757 Requires Judicial Redistricting Bill Passed - House (70 - 45)
5/23 SB 470 Amends Asbestos Claim Filing Procedures Bill Passed - House (78 - 30)
3/28 SB 75 Establishes a 7 Percent Cap on State Income Tax Bill Passed - House (73 - 45)
10/17 S 656 Prohibits Part Primaries for Certain 2018 Court Elections Veto Override Passed - House (72 - 40)
10/04 H 56 Transfers Funds for Cape Fear River Cleanup Veto Override Passed - House (70 - 44)
6/30 HB 589 Specifies North Carolina's Energy Policy Conference Report Adopted - House (66 - 41)
6/29 SJR 36 Authorizes Participation in a Constitutional Convention Joint Resolution Failed - House (66 - 45)
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