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North Carolina Legislative Analysis

Last updated Feb 01, 2026, 08:15 PM

Your personalized snapshot of what's moving in North Carolina: key legislation, voting activity, and bills that matter.

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NC Analysis

60-Second Briefing

What you need to know about North Carolina right now

TaxesElectionsHousing

Recent Vote

H42 voted 48-0 in the Senate

Hot Topics

Taxes and Elections legislation seeing the most activity this session

Bills Tracked

Introduced

Passed

Enacted

Why This Matters

How North Carolina legislation affects you

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North Carolina's legislature is actively considering 50 bills this session, with key policy areas driving the most activity.
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Tax bills could impact your income, property taxes, or business deductions.
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Election-related bills could change how you vote, register, or participate in primaries.
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Legislative momentum is building: 7 passed at least one chamber. These changes take effect soon.
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Residents should stay informed on legislative changes that could affect daily life or business operations.

North Carolina Quick Guide

Common questions about North Carolina legislation

Who represents me in North Carolina?

Governor

Josh Stein

Attorney General

Jeff Jackson

How does North Carolina's legislature work?

North Carolina's legislature consists of two chambers: the State Senate and the State Assembly/House. Bills must pass both chambers before reaching the Governor's desk. Currently tracking 50 bills in this session.

What are the top issues in North Carolina right now?

Based on recent legislative activity, the most active topics are: Taxes, Elections, Housing. Use the filters below to explore bills by topic.

How do I stay updated on North Carolina legislation?

This digest is updated regularly as bills progress. Major actions like committee votes, floor votes, and gubernatorial action are captured within hours. Bookmark this page or sign up for alerts to track specific bills.

North Carolina at a Glance

Current session overview

Total Bills

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Passed

Enacted

Legislative Progress

Bills moving through the process

Introduced

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Recent bills in North Carolina

50 bills match your filter • Always verify the official text

H8

NC Managing Environmental Waste Act of 2025

Last action: Jul 31, 2025

Engrossed

NC Managing Environmental Waste Act of 2025

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Sponsors

Harry Warren[R] Eric Ager[D] Mary Belk[D] Terry Brown[D] Bryan Cohn[D] Sarah Crawford[D]+2 more

Key Points

Sponsored by Harry Warren (Republican)
Voted 117-0 in the House
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Voting Record

House

Jul 29, 2025

Yea117

Nay0

NV: 1 | Abs: 2

Sources:LegiScan State Legislature PDF Text

H23

Various State and Local Gov't Provisions

Last action: Jul 07, 2025

Passed

Various State and Local Gov't Provisions

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Sponsors

Cody Huneycutt[R] Grant Campbell[R] Bryan Cohn[D] Patricia Cotham[R] Julia Howard[R] Ben Moss[R]+1 more

Key Points

This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
Sponsored by Cody Huneycutt (Republican)
Voted 105-2 in the House
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Voting Record

House

Jun 26, 2025

Yea105

Nay2

NV: 3 | Abs: 10

Senate

Jun 26, 2025

Yea42

Nay0

NV: 0 | Abs: 8

Sources:LegiScan State Legislature PDF Text

H40

Various GSC Recommendations

Last action: Jun 26, 2025

Passed

Various GSC Recommendations

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Sponsors

Robert Davis[R]

Key Points

This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
Sponsored by Robert Davis (Republican)
Voted 111-0 in the House
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Voting Record

House

Jun 18, 2025

Yea111

Nay0

NV: 0 | Abs: 9

Senate

Jun 17, 2025

Yea46

Nay0

NV: 0 | Abs: 4

Sources:LegiScan State Legislature PDF Text

H3

Various Local Election Changes II

Last action: Jun 25, 2025

Passed

Various Local Election Changes II

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Sponsors

Timothy Reeder[R] Mike Clampitt[R] Chris Humphrey[R] Keith Kidwell[R]

Key Points

This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
Sponsored by Timothy Reeder (Republican)
Voted 62-47 in the House
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Voting Record

House

Jun 24, 2025

Yea62

Nay47

NV: 5 | Abs: 6

Senate

Jun 18, 2025

Yea35

Nay10

NV: 0 | Abs: 5

Sources:LegiScan State Legislature PDF Text

H26

Various Local Provisions I

Last action: Jun 25, 2025

Passed

Various Local Provisions I

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Sponsors

Reece Pyrtle[R]

Key Points

This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
Sponsored by Reece Pyrtle (Republican)
Voted 107-3 in the House
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Voting Record

House

Jun 24, 2025

Yea107

Nay3

NV: 5 | Abs: 5

Senate

Jun 17, 2025

Yea45

Nay1

NV: 0 | Abs: 4

Sources:LegiScan State Legislature PDF Text

H50

LEO Special Separation Allowance Options

Last action: Jun 13, 2025

Passed

LEO Special Separation Allowance Options

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Sponsors

Reece Pyrtle[R] Charles Miller[R] Allen Chesser[R] Patricia Cotham[R] Jonathan Almond[R] Amber Baker[D]+2 more

Key Points

This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
Sponsored by Reece Pyrtle (Republican)
Voted 43-0 in the Senate
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Voting Record

House

Apr 01, 2025

Yea117

Nay0

NV: 0 | Abs: 3

Senate

Jun 10, 2025

Yea43

Nay0

NV: 0 | Abs: 7

Sources:LegiScan State Legislature PDF Text

H17

Various Local Election Changes

Last action: Jun 04, 2025

Passed

Various Local Election Changes

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Sponsors

Reece Pyrtle[R] Chris Humphrey[R]

Key Points

This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
Sponsored by Reece Pyrtle (Republican)
Voted 111-1 in the House
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Voting Record

House

Jun 03, 2025

Yea111

Nay1

NV: 2 | Abs: 6

Sources:LegiScan State Legislature PDF Text

H4

Sam's Law

Last action: May 07, 2025

Engrossed

Sam's Law

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Sponsors

Keith Kidwell[R] Celeste Cairns[R] Brian Biggs[R] Erin Pare[R] Jonathan Almond[R] Amber Baker[D]+2 more

Key Points

Sponsored by Keith Kidwell (Republican)
Voted 112-0 in the House
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Voting Record

House

May 07, 2025

Yea112

Nay0

NV: 0 | Abs: 8

Sources:LegiScan State Legislature PDF Text

H38

Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act

Last action: Apr 29, 2025

Engrossed

Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act

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Sponsors

Reece Pyrtle[R] Charles Miller[R] Edward Goodwin[R] Allen Chesser[R] Jonathan Almond[R] Jennifer Balkcom[R]+2 more

Key Points

Sponsored by Reece Pyrtle (Republican)
Voted 105-7 in the House
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Voting Record

House

Apr 29, 2025

Yea105

Nay7

NV: 3 | Abs: 5

Sources:LegiScan State Legislature PDF Text

H53

Increase Accident Thresholds/Safe Driver Plan

Last action: Apr 10, 2025

Engrossed

Increase Accident Thresholds/Safe Driver Plan

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Sponsors

Harry Warren[R] Chris Humphrey[R] Paul Scott[R] Jonathan Almond[R] Jennifer Balkcom[R] Mary Belk[D]+2 more

Key Points

Sponsored by Harry Warren (Republican)
Voted 112-1 in the House
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Voting Record

House

Apr 09, 2025

Yea112

Nay1

NV: 1 | Abs: 6

Sources:LegiScan State Legislature PDF Text

Sources & neutrality

Sources used

LegiScan (bill metadata, roll calls, links)
NGA (governor roster)
NAAG (attorney general roster)
NASS (chief election official roster)
Open States (legislator roster)

Disclaimer

We summarize for clarity. Always check the official text before acting, and verify dates/status directly on the state site.