Heather Rhyne

Heather Rhyne

RepublicanRepresentative · District 97

heather.rhyne@ncleg.gov

Running for Reelection · November 2026

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

40
Bills Sponsored
72
Bills Cosponsored
802
Votes Cast
100%
Party Unity Score

Sponsored Bills (40)

H437Vetoed

Drug-Free Zones/Unauthorized Public Camping

This bill creates two main policies: (1) establishes drug-free zones around homeless service facilities where drug offenses become Class E felonies, and (2) bans unauthorized public camping on government property statewide, though local governments may designate specific areas for temporary camping if they meet safety and service requirements and receive state approval.

House2026-07-27
H372Passed

Home-Based Business Fairness Act

This bill prevents North Carolina cities from banning 'no-impact home-based businesses'—small businesses run from home that don't generate extra traffic, parking, or street visibility. Cities can still enforce health and safety rules and can prohibit certain illegal activities, but they cannot require permits, licenses, or rezoning for qualifying home businesses.

House2026-07-08
H517Passed

Modify Nonprofit Corp. Act/Charitable Org

This bill makes several changes to North Carolina's nonprofit corporation laws. It allows charitable and religious nonprofits to merge with certain limited liability companies, requires all nonprofits to file annual reports with the Secretary of State, permits nonprofits to change their state of incorporation (domestication), allows nonprofits to have just one director instead of three, and aligns state disclosure rules for charitable organizations with federal tax requirements.

House2026-07-08

Cosponsored Bills (72)

H268Passed

2026 Budget Technical Corrections - II

This bill appropriates over $1 billion in additional capital funding for state infrastructure projects across multiple agencies and universities for fiscal year 2025-2026, including $100 million specifically designated for repairs and renovations at North Carolina Central University, and $5 million for the State Bureau of Investigation to purchase radios, vehicles, and a case management system.

House2026-08-11
H133Passed

NC Farmland and Military Protection Act

This bill prohibits entities controlled by adversarial foreign governments from purchasing, leasing, or holding agricultural land or property within 50 miles of North Carolina military installations. It requires existing foreign owners to register with the Secretary of State, allows the Attorney General to enforce violations through forced sales, and establishes penalties for non-compliance.

House2026-07-08
H1104Passed

Improve IVC Process and Enhance Public Safety

This bill makes multiple changes to North Carolina's involuntary commitment (IVC) process and mental health procedures. It directs various state agencies to study and develop plans for improving how people in mental health crises are evaluated, treated, and moved through the justice and mental health systems. It also creates new capacity restoration programs for defendants found mentally unable to stand trial and modifies procedures for outpatient commitment orders.

House2026-07-07

Voting Record (802)

802
Votes Cast
720
Yea
66
Nay
98%
Participation
  • Yea
    H162HousePassed

    Parking Lot Reform/Stormwater Control

    2025-03-25
  • Yea
    H95HousePassed

    Threaten Elected Official/Increase Punishment

    2025-03-19
  • Yea
    H184HousePassed

    Promote North Carolina Sawmills

    2025-03-19
  • Yea
    H198HousePassed

    ABC Omnibus of 2026

    2025-03-19
  • Yea
    H186HousePassed

    The Stars and Stripes Commitment Act

    2025-03-19
  • Yea
    H35HousePassed

    Establish Military Appreciation Month

    2025-03-18
  • Yea
    H37HousePassed

    Enhance Firefighter Benefits & Representation

    2025-03-18
  • Yea
    H47HousePassed

    Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 - Part I

    2025-03-18
  • Yea
    H223HousePassed

    Town of Mooresville/Property Conveyance

    2025-03-18
  • Yea
    H124HousePassed

    Adopt Official State Cookie

    2025-03-18
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