North Carolina General Assembly · 2025–2026 session
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Introduced by Philip Berger
This is a local bill that applies only to North Carolina's 26th Senatorial District. The bill text does not specify what changes or provisions it creates, only that it relates to that district and becomes effective upon passage.
Local Government
Introduced by Harry Warren
This bill would make North Carolina observe standard time year-round, eliminating the practice of switching to daylight saving time in the spring. The bill aligns with a provision in the federal Uniform Time Act that allows states to remain on standard time permanently.
Other / General Government
Introduced by Cody Huneycutt
This bill restores the authority of local governments in Stanly and Catawba Counties to initiate down-zoning (reducing allowed development density or permitted uses on property) without needing written consent from all affected property owners. It reverses a restriction that was imposed in December 2024 and applies retroactively to restore ordinances that were in effect before that date.
Introduced by Bobby Hanig
This bill requires North Carolina to issue mobile drivers licenses (digital versions on smartphones) as a supplement to physical licenses and recognizes mobile licenses from other states. It also mandates law enforcement training on how to interact with mobile license holders and clarifies that mobile licenses satisfy voting photo ID requirements.
Technology & Privacy
Introduced by Warren Daniel
This is a local bill that applies only to the 46th Senatorial District in North Carolina. The bill text does not specify what changes or actions it authorizes—it only establishes that any provisions would affect only that district and take effect upon passage.
Introduced by Todd Johnson
This is a local bill that applies only to North Carolina's 35th Senatorial District. The bill text does not specify what changes or policies it implements—it only establishes that any provisions apply exclusively to that district and become effective upon passage.
This bill restores the ability of local governments in 10 northeastern North Carolina counties to initiate down-zoning (reducing development density or permitted uses on property) without requiring written consent from all affected property owners. A recent state law required such consent; this bill carves out an exception allowing local governments to proceed on their own.
Introduced by Ralph Hise
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to remove North Carolina's literacy test requirement for voter registration, which currently requires people to read and write any section of the Constitution in English. The amendment would be submitted to voters in November 2026, and if approved by a majority, would eliminate this registration requirement.
Elections & Voting
This is a local bill that applies only to North Carolina's 47th Senatorial District. The bill text provided does not specify what changes or policies it implements—it only establishes that whatever follows applies to this district and becomes effective upon passage.
Introduced by Julie Mayfield
This is a local bill that applies only to the 49th Senatorial District in North Carolina. The bill text provided does not specify what changes or policies it implements—it only establishes that any provisions will apply to that district and become effective upon passage.
Introduced by Dana Jones
This is a local bill that relates specifically to the 31st Senatorial District in North Carolina. The bill text does not specify what changes or actions it authorizes, containing only procedural language indicating it applies to that district and becomes effective upon passage.
This bill establishes a bipartisan committee to study whether North Carolina's current travel allowances and reimbursement rates for state employees, teachers, and legislators should be updated. The committee will examine historical rates, federal guidelines, and input from various industries, then submit recommendations to the legislature by March 15, 2026.
Taxes & Budget
This bill makes it illegal in North Carolina for people to organize or participate in mass balloon releases into the atmosphere. Violators would face a $250 fine as an infraction. The bill exempts balloons released for scientific or meteorological purposes by government agencies and hot air balloons that are recovered after launching.
Environment & Energy
Introduced by Mark Hollo
This is a local bill that applies specifically to North Carolina's 45th Senatorial District. The bill text does not contain specific substantive provisions—it only establishes that any measures included would apply only to that district and would take effect upon becoming law.
Introduced by David Craven
This is a local bill that applies only to the 29th Senatorial District in North Carolina. The bill text does not specify what changes or provisions it contains—it only establishes that whatever follows applies to that district and becomes effective upon passage.
Introduced by Paul Newton
This is a local bill that applies only to North Carolina's 34th Senatorial District. The bill text provided does not contain specific provisions—it only establishes that the act relates to this district and becomes effective upon passage. The actual substantive changes or requirements would be detailed in additional sections not included in this document excerpt.
Introduced by Carl Ford
This is a local bill that applies only to North Carolina's 33rd Senatorial District. The bill text does not specify what changes or provisions it makes to the district—it only establishes that any measures contained relate specifically to that district and take effect upon passage.
Introduced by Timothy Moffitt
This is a local bill that applies only to the 48th Senatorial District in North Carolina. The bill text provided does not specify what changes or provisions it makes to that district—it only establishes that any provisions would apply solely to that district and become effective upon passage.
Introduced by Jim Burgin
This is a local bill that applies only to North Carolina's 12th Senatorial District. The bill text does not specify what changes or actions it authorizes—it only establishes that any provisions apply exclusively to that district and take effect upon passage into law.
Introduced by Amy Galey
This is a local bill that applies only to North Carolina's 25th Senatorial District. The bill text provided does not specify what changes or actions it requires—it only establishes that the legislation applies to this district and becomes effective upon passage.
Introduced by William Jackson
This is a local bill that applies only to North Carolina's 9th Senatorial District. The bill contains no specific provisions—it only establishes that any measures included would apply exclusively to that district and would take effect upon becoming law.
This bill makes three environmental policy changes: it designates Jockey's Ridge sand dune as a protected area of environmental concern with development restrictions, requires public hearings and legislative consultation before the state grants easements for disposal of dredged materials, and clarifies that certain surfaces like artificial turf and permeable materials do not count as impervious surfaces in state and local stormwater management programs.
Introduced by Keith Kidwell
This bill prevents local governments (counties and cities) from regulating firearm discharge on private property when the property owner gives permission, and removes local authority to regulate sport shooting ranges. It allows counties and cities to still regulate firearm discharge in public spaces and for hunting, self-defense, and law enforcement purposes.
Criminal Justice & Public Safety
Introduced by Buck Newton
This is a local bill that applies only to North Carolina's 4th Senatorial District. The bill text provided does not specify what changes or provisions apply to the district, only that the legislation is limited to that geographic area and becomes effective upon passage.