North Carolina House

Mark Pless

RepublicanRepresentative · District 118

Running for Reelection · November 2026

Election Day: November 3, 2026 · Register to vote at ncsbe.gov

North Carolina House

Mark Pless

RepublicanRepresentative · District 118

Running for Reelection · November 2026

Election Day: November 3, 2026 · Register to vote at ncsbe.gov

Bills Sponsored

Bills Cosponsored

802

Votes Cast

99%

Party Unity Score

Sponsored Bills (14)

H169Engrossed

Haywood/Cherokee/Leland Occ. Tax. Mods

This bill modifies occupancy tax rules for three North Carolina areas: Haywood County, Cherokee County, and the Town of Leland. The changes adjust tax rates, how tax revenue is distributed and used, and the composition of tourism development authorities that oversee these funds.

House2026-07-02

H1219Engrossed

Mem. of Understanding Tennessee Cntys/Madison

This bill allows Madison County's Sheriff's Office to enter into agreements with three neighboring Tennessee counties (Unicoi, Greene, and Cocke) to conduct joint law enforcement operations across state lines. The agreements must specify how liability for damages will be handled and must be reported annually to the North Carolina Department of Justice.

House2026-05-14

H763Passed

Neighbor State License Recognition Act

This bill allows people who move to North Carolina and are already licensed in Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, or West Virginia to get an NC license in most occupations without retaking exams, provided they meet certain conditions like being in good standing and having at least one year of experience. The law excludes certain regulated professions like healthcare, law, accounting, engineering, and architecture.

House2025-07-03

H336Engrossed

Town of Maggie Valley/Deannexations

This bill removes seven specific parcels of land (identified by tax identification numbers) from the Town of Maggie Valley's municipal boundaries, effective June 30, 2025. Property owners in these parcels will no longer be subject to Maggie Valley municipal taxes starting July 1, 2025, though any outstanding town tax liens from before the change remain collectible.

House2025-06-18

H279Engrossed

Filling Vacancies/Haywood County Bd. of Comm

This bill allows Haywood County to fill vacancies on its Board of Commissioners using the standard state process outlined in G.S. 153A-27, rather than a different procedure. The change brings Haywood County into alignment with how 38 other North Carolina counties handle commissioner vacancies.

House2025-05-01

H219Introduced

Counties/Franchise Ambulance Service

This bill repeals the current law allowing counties and cities to franchise or operate ambulance services. It also prevents county officials from being required to approve changes in emergency medical service levels by private providers, though city-operated or county-operated services would still need approval.

House2025-04-29

H675Introduced

EMT Personnel Credentialing Modifications

This bill requires North Carolina Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel seeking new credentials or renewals to pass the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) examination starting January 1, 2026. Current credentialed personnel have until January 1, 2030 to obtain NREMT certification. The bill also establishes requirements for criminal background checks and specialty certifications through the International Board of Specialty Certification.

House2025-04-29

H123Engrossed

Criminal Falsification of Medical Records

This bill creates criminal penalties for health care providers who knowingly destroy, alter, falsify, or omit information from medical records. The offense is classified as a Class H felony if done to conceal medical errors or abuse/neglect that caused serious injury or death, a Class A1 misdemeanor for concealing other material facts related to potential claims, and a Class I felony if money is exchanged for such conduct.

House2025-04-10

H676Introduced

Funds for Haywood County Schools

This bill appropriates $1,524,978 in state funds to the Haywood County School System for specific projects: installing a turf field at Tuscola High School ($998,538), purchasing a metal building for a multipurpose locker room at C.E. Weatherby Stadium ($26,440), and making stadium improvements at Bethel Middle School ($500,000). The funds are nonrecurring and designated for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

House2025-04-03

Cosponsored Bills (0)

No bills in this category.

Voting Record (802)

802

Votes Cast

701

Yea

Nay

96%

Participation

Yea
H147HousePassed
Various Local Provisions XI
2026-08-04
Yea
S1092HousePassed
2026 Senate & House Appointments
2026-08-04
Nay
H199HousePassed
Authorize Municipal Deannexation
2026-08-04
Yea
H56HousePassed
2026 Budget Technical Corrections
2026-07-02
Yea
H1244HousePassed
Adjournment Resolution
2026-07-02
Yea
S257HousePassed
2026 Appropriations Act
2026-07-02
Yea
S1088HousePassed
Appt. Floyd McKissick NC Utilities
2026-07-02
Yea
S1089HousePassed
Appt. Melanie Bush Division of Health Benefit
2026-07-02
Yea
S1090HousePassed
APPT John Gajda Utility Commission
2026-07-02
Nay
H199HousePassed
Authorize Municipal Deannexation
2026-07-02

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Mark Pless

Mark Pless

Sponsored Bills (14)

Haywood/Cherokee/Leland Occ. Tax. Mods

Mem. of Understanding Tennessee Cntys/Madison

Neighbor State License Recognition Act

Town of Maggie Valley/Deannexations

Filling Vacancies/Haywood County Bd. of Comm

Counties/Franchise Ambulance Service

EMT Personnel Credentialing Modifications

Criminal Falsification of Medical Records

Funds for Haywood County Schools

Reestablish NC Coordinate System of 1983

Route 25/70 Vehicle Trailer Restrictions

Funds for Madison County/Hurricane Helene

Funds/Madison County Courthouse Relocation

Funds/Short-Line Railroad Disaster Assistance

Cosponsored Bills (0)

Voting Record (802)