The NC House had a tremendously productive week as we approach crossover on May 13th, passing dozens of bills, all of which have been sent to the NC Senate, awaiting further actions. The Governor signed one bill into law and has a few sitting on his desk, pending signature.
Of the items passed by the NC House over the past two weeks' sessions, bills driving these two weeks included:
HJR 233: Application for a Convention of the States
Applies to the U.S. Congress for a Convention of the States in order to propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution to impose fiscal restraints, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit terms of office.
Passed with a 60-57 vote in the NC House and sent to the NC Senate, awaiting action.
HJR 286: Urge Congress/Propose "Keep Nine" Amendment
Urges the U.S. Congress to maintain nine justices on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Passed with a 68-44 vote in the NC House and sent to the NC Senate, awaiting action.
HB 398: Pistol Purchase Permit Repeal
Repeals the requirement to obtain a pistol purchase permit from the sheriff prior to the purchase or transfer of a pistol.
Passed with a 69-48 vote in the NC House and sent to the NC Senate, awaiting action.
HB 453: Human Life Nondiscrimination Act/No Eugenics
Prohibits individuals from performing an abortion unless a physician has confirmed the abortion is not being sought because of the actual or presumed race or sex of the unborn child or the presence or presumed presence of Down Syndrome.
Passed with a 67-42 vote in the NC House and sent to the NC Senate, awaiting action.
HB 755: Academic Transparency
Requires public school units to display information about instructional materials used in the prior school year by June 30 annually.
Passed with a 66-50 vote in the NC House and sent to the NC Senate, awaiting action.
HJR 330: Federal Authority Regarding Elections
Expresses the General Assembly's opposition to any federal action infringing upon the State's Constitutional authority to manage, control, and administer elections.
Passed with a 67-50 vote in the NC House and sent to the NC Senate, awaiting action.
HB 486: Replace EOC with National Assessment
Requires a nationally recognized assessment of high school achievement and college readiness to replace the high school end-of-course tests (EOCs).
Eliminates the required ACT WorkKeys for career and technical education students.
Requires all changes related to testing be implemented during the 2023-2024 school year.
Passed with a 77-39 vote in the NC House and sent to the NC Senate, awaiting action.
HB 605: Voters Right to Know Act
Requires the State Board of Elections to develop and display voter education information on the placard at the entrance to each voting place during hours the site is open for voting.
Further requires NCSBE to provide the public with information on election laws via a webpage with a list of frequently asked questions and answers on voting and a toll-free telephone number for voters to call with questions.
Passed with a 119-0 vote in the NC House and sent to the NC Senate, awaiting action.
SB 115: Kickoff College Sports Act
Authorizes public and private university stadiums to operate at 100% capacity in Cumberland, Durham, Forsyth, Guilford, Harnett, Jackson, Mecklenburg, Orange, Pasquotank, Pitt, Robeson, Wake, and Watauga Counties.
Passed with a 77-42 vote in the NC House and sent to the NC Senate, awaiting concurrence.
Note: This is a local act and therefore is NOT subject to gubernatorial veto.
Signed into law by the Governor over the past two weeks:
HB 582: Confirm Governor's Special Sup Ct Judges
HB 156: Unclaimed Prop. Div. Amend./DMV Tech Chngs-AB
HB 279: COVID-19 Related Tax Chngs/UI Tech Correct
SB 212: Bennett College Accredit./Private Need-Based
Pending the Governor's signature:
HB 142: UNC Building Reserves/Certain Projects
HB 217: Utilities Comm'n Tech. and Add'l Changes
SB 390: UNC Law Enforcement Recruitment
