Action at the Capitol This Past Week (April 20 - April 25)
An overview of legislative activity in the General Assembly between April 20 and April 25, 2025, including newly introduced bills and those that advanced in the process.
✅ The North Carolina House and Senate were not in session the week of April 20th. Both will reconvene on Monday, April 28th at Noon.
The below summarizes activity on this week’s (4/28-5/2) calendar.
Holly Springs, NC, Apr. 27, 2025 — A busy week is ahead at the North Carolina General Assembly, with 84 House bills and 18 Senate bills listed on the legislative calendar. Several of the bills up for discussion could have a direct impact on Holly Springs residents, schools, businesses, and property owners (see below).
In addition to the packed legislative agenda, Senator Sydney Batch (Democrat), who represents Holly Springs in the North Carolina Senate, will hold a press conference on Tuesday, April 29th, at 11:00 a.m. The event will be streamed live (link) for residents interested in learning more about key issues under discussion this session.
A few Bills on this week’s calendar are worth watching:
H773: School Performance Grade Changes (link) would modify the grading system for public schools. The changes could influence school reputations, property values, and future student reassignments.
H875: DPI to Redesign Math Instruction (link) proposes a significant overhaul of math instruction standards, impacting the quality of education at Holly Springs’ elementary, middle, and high schools.
H173: Wake County ETJ (link) seeks to redefine how towns like Holly Springs manage development outside their town limits, a critical issue tied to growth, traffic, and zoning.
S394: Prohibit Foreign Ownership of NC Land (link) would restrict foreign entities from purchasing land, a move with potential implications for Holly Springs' rapidly growing real estate market.
H434: The CARE FIRST Act (link) would simplify healthcare approvals, aiming to improve access to timely medical care for families and retirees living in Holly Springs.
H560: Parents Protection Act (link) proposes to expand parental rights in education and healthcare decisions, changes that could impact policies within the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS).
H570: Responsible Firefighting Foam Management Act (link) would regulate the use of PFAS chemicals in firefighting foam, a crucial step in protecting Holly Springs’ drinking water and public health.
S257: 2025 Appropriations Act (link) will set the state’s full budget, including funding for local schools, road improvements, and emergency preparedness efforts that affect Holly Springs.
H926: Regulatory Reform Act of 2025 (link) would overhaul business and development regulations, with impacts expected on local small businesses, building projects, and environmental protections.
H118: Increase Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Exclusion (link) would expand property tax relief for disabled veterans, helping many Holly Springs residents afford to stay in their homes.🏛️ North Carolina House of Representatives
Contact NC elected officials serving Holly Springs and Apex:
🏛️ North Carolina House of Representatives
Maria Cervania (Democrat) – District 41
Email: Maria.Cervania@ncleg.gov
Erin Paré (Republican) – District 37
Email: Erin.Pare@ncleg.gov
Julie von Haefen (Democrat) – District 36
Email: Julie.vonHaefen@ncleg.gov
🏛️ North Carolina Senate
Gale Adcock (Democrat) – District 16
Email: Gale.Adcock@ncleg.gov
Sydney Batch (Democrat) – District 17
Email: Sydney.Batch@ncleg.gov
Does any of it make sense? I know Erin Pare is in with the mayors of FV an Holly Springs to bring more riff raff to the area..Dont trust a one of you..