Action at the Capitol This Week
An overview of legislative activity in the General Assembly between April 7 and April 11, 2025, including newly introduced bills and those that advanced in the process.
Holly Springs, NC, Apr. 11, 2025
Bills that were introduced in the General Assembly this week.
Between April 7 and April 11, 2025, the North Carolina General Assembly introduced several new bills and resolutions. Here are some notable examples:
House Bills:
HB 612 – Foster Care Legislation: A bipartisan bill aimed at improving the state's child welfare system by facilitating the transition of children from foster care to permanent homes and preventing them from remaining in unsafe environments. (Bill)
HB 840 – Reward Schools for Student Growth: Proposes rewarding schools demonstrating significant student growth. (Bill)
HB 854 – Require Licensure of Educational Interpreters: requires interpreters and transliterators to obtain licensure, removing their current exemption. (Bill)
HB 861 – Taxpayer Accountability/Pregnancy Centers: Focuses on financial accountability measures related to pregnancy centers. (Bill)
HB 864 – Traffic Law Revisions/Collegiate Plates: Addresses updates to traffic laws and the issuance of collegiate license plates. (Bill)
HB 881 – PFAS Free NC: Aims to address environmental concerns related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). (Bill)
HB 921 – ABC & Gaming Omnibus Bill: An omnibus bill concerning alcohol beverage control and gaming regulations. (Bill)
HB 922 – North Carolina Consumer Protection Act: Seeks to enhance consumer protection measures within the state. (Bill)
HB 948 – The P.A.V.E. Act: authorizes Mecklenburg County to levy a new 1% sales and use tax—pending voter approval—to fund roadway and public transportation infrastructure, establishes a new MTA to oversee planning, funding, and operations. (Bill)
HB 959 – Social Media Literacy in Schools: Proposes incorporating social media literacy into school curricula. (Bill)
HB 1005 – Clarify Ballot Language for Article 46 Tax: updates Article 46 ballot language for the local sales tax referendum to clearly state that the one-quarter cent tax may be used to increase pay for teachers and other education employees and clarifies the tax does not apply to gas, groceries, motor vehicles, or prescription drugs. (Bill)
HB 940 – Protection Against Pregnancy Discrimination: prohibits employment discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, and requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations, leave, and job protections for affected individuals. (Bill)
Senate Bills:
SB 257 – 2025 Appropriations Act: sets the state’s budget for the 2025–2027 fiscal biennium by appropriating funds for the operations of state agencies, departments, institutions, and transportation programs. (Bill)
For a comprehensive list and details of all bills filed on specific dates, you can visit the North Carolina General Assembly's official website: NCGA Bills Filed by Day.
Bills that advanced in the General Assembly this week.
Between April 7 and April 11, 2025, the North Carolina General Assembly advanced several bills and resolutions beyond their initial introduction stages. Here are some notable examples:
House Bills
HB 855 – Residency Licenses for Nonpublic EC Teachers: Allows nonpublic schools, including certain special education providers, to request residency teaching licenses for eligible individuals enrolled in educator preparation programs.
- This bill was referred to the House Education - K-12 Committee on April 10, 2025. (Bill)HB 859 – Local Govts/Guaranteed Income Programs: Prohibits North Carolina counties and cities from creating or enforcing guaranteed income programs that provide unconditional regular cash payments, unless explicitly authorized by state law. (Bill)
- Referred to the House Commerce and Economic Development Committee on April 10, 2025.HB 831 – Comm. Inspect. Efficiency Act: Authorizes certified private inspectors to conduct code compliance inspections of commercial buildings in North Carolina, mandates local governments to accept these inspections, streamlines plan reviews, and repeals the state-managed inspector pool. (Bill)
- Referred to the House Housing and Development Committee on April 10, 2025.
Senate Bills
SB 220 – Protect Private Property Rights.-AB: Strengthens private property rights by increasing penalties for hunting, fishing, or trapping on posted and unposted land without written permission and clarifies what constitutes valid written consent. (Bill)
- Passed its third reading in the Senate on April 10, 2025.SB 335 – Pharmacists' Authority to Treat Flu and Strep: Allows pharmacists to test and treat patients for influenza and strep under approved protocols, requires insurers to reimburse pharmacists for equivalent services within their scope of practice, and directs the issuance of standing orders and rules to support implementation. (Bill)
- Passed the Senate Health Committee unanimously and is expected to be voted on in the Senate soon.SB 370—Repeal Certificate-of-Need Rules: Effective January 1, 2026, this bill Repeals North Carolina’s Certificate of Need (CON) laws, eliminating state approval requirements for establishing or expanding most healthcare facilities and services. (Bill)
- Advanced from the Senate Health Committee to the Senate Rules Committee for further consideration.
These actions indicate that the bills have progressed through various stages of the legislative process, such as committee referrals and readings, moving them closer to potential enactment.
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As of the 2025–2026 legislative session, the North Carolina General Assembly members representing Holly Springs and Apex are:
North Carolina House of Representatives
District 36: Julie von Haefen (Democrat)
Represents parts of Apex, Cary, and Holly Springs.
Email: Julie.vonHaefen@ncleg.govDistrict 37: Erin Paré (Republican)
Represents Holly Springs and parts of southern Wake County.
Email: Erin.Pare@ncleg.gov
North Carolina Senate
District 17: Sydney Batch (Democrat)
Represents portions of Wake County, including Holly Springs and Apex.
Email: Sydney.Batch@ncleg.gov
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