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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2022 | NC | HB 911 | Reduces Regulations; Limits Public Access to "Sensitive" Information | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (45 - 2) |
| June 14, 2022 | NC | SB 256 | Limits Appointment Powers of Governor | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 18) |
| June 1, 2022 | NC | HB 755 | Prohibits K-3 Classroom Instruction of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity | (28 - 18) |
| March 9, 2022 | NC | SB 173 | Repeals the Mask Mandate for Public Schools | Veto Override Failed - Senate (27 - 22) |
| Sept. 8, 2021 | NC | HB 91 | Amends High School Athlete Regulations | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 14) |
| Aug. 26, 2021 | NC | HB 324 | Prohibits the Teaching of Certain Topics Related to Racism, Civics, and American History | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 17) |
| June 23, 2021 | NC | SB 116 | Establishes the North Carolina Back to Work Act | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (26 - 22) |
| May 4, 2021 | NC | SB 671 | Authorizes the Use of Virtual Schooling in Case of Emergencies | (29 - 20) |
| April 19, 2021 | NC | HB 243 | Authorizes the University of North Carolina System to Cut Salaries and Layoff Employees | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 18) |
| March 1, 2021 | NC | SB 37 | Requires in Person Learning for K-12 Schools | Veto Override Failed - Senate (29 - 20) |
| March 1, 2021 | NC | SB 116 | Establishes the North Carolina Back to Work Act | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 15) |
| March 1, 2021 | NC | SB 43 | Establishes Churches With Schools Have the Right to Bear Arms | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 18) |
| Feb. 9, 2021 | NC | SB 37 | Requires in Person Learning for K-12 Schools | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 15) |
| Sept. 2, 2020 | NC | HB 1105 | Appropriates COVID Relief Checks to Parents | Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 5) |
| Sept. 2, 2020 | NC | HB 1105 | Appropriates COVID Relief Checks to Parents | Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 5) |
| June 26, 2020 | NC | SB 681 | Requires Credit in the Arts in Order to Graduate | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 9) |
| June 15, 2020 | NC | SB 818 | Authorizes Bonuses for Public School Teachers During the COVID-19 Pandemic | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 16) |
| June 15, 2020 | NC | SB 818 | Authorizes Bonuses for Public School Teachers During the COVID-19 Pandemic | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 16) |
| Oct. 31, 2019 | NC | SB 354 | Increases Pay for Public School Teachers and Personnel | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (28 - 21) |
| Oct. 29, 2019 | NC | SB 522 | Amends the Innovative School District (ISD) Program | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (33 - 16) |
| Oct. 24, 2019 | NC | HB 377 | Increases State Teacher Pay | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 20) |
| Oct. 24, 2019 | NC | HB 231 | Authorizes Pay Raises for UNC Systems and Community College Employees | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 21) |
| June 17, 2019 | NC | HB 389 | Authorizes Alcohol Sales at Public College Sporting Events | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 12) |
| June 4, 2018 | NC | HB 514 | Authorizes Municipalities to Form Charter Schools | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 18) |
| Feb. 9, 2018 | NC | HB 90 | Limits Public School Class Sizes | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (37 - 5) |