Signed by Governor Josh Stein

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a conference report that appropriates funds for the fiscal year 2027 state operating budget in North Carolina.

Highlights:

• Appropriates $34.4 billion for the fiscal year 2027 state operating budget, including the following amounts (Sec. 2.1):

• $14.4 billion for public education, including the North Carolina Community College System and the Department of Public Instruction;

• $5 billion to the University of North Carolina System;

• $9.3 billion for Health and Human Services, including $7.5 billion for health benefits;

• $814.2 million for Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Economic Resources;

• $4.2 billion for Justice and Public Safety;

• $521.4 million for general government, including administration, the Auditor’s office, the General Assembly, the office of Revenue, the Secretary of State, and other offices;

• $94.3 million to the Department of Information Technology; and

• $25 million for Reserves and Lottery.

• Specifies that this Act takes effect July 1, 2026, unless otherwise stated (Sec. 45.8).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a conference report that appropriates funds for the fiscal year 2027 state operating budget in North Carolina.

Highlights:

• Appropriates $34.4 billion for the fiscal year 2027 state operating budget, including the following amounts (Sec. 2.1):

• $14.4 billion for public education, including the North Carolina Community College System and the Department of Public Instruction;

• $5 billion to the University of North Carolina System;

• $9.3 billion for Health and Human Services, including $7.5 billion for health benefits;

• $814.2 million for Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Economic Resources;

• $4.2 billion for Justice and Public Safety;

• $521.4 million for general government, including administration, the Auditor’s office, the General Assembly, the office of Revenue, the Secretary of State, and other offices;

• $94.3 million to the Department of Information Technology; and

• $25 million for Reserves and Lottery.

• Specifies that this Act takes effect July 1, 2026, unless otherwise stated (Sec. 45.8).

Full Bill Text