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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
July 29, 2025 NC SB 266 Repeals North Carolina's Interim 2030 Carbon-Reduction Mandate Veto Override Passed - House (74 - 46)
July 29, 2025 NC SB 266 Repeals North Carolina's Interim 2030 Carbon-Reduction Mandate Veto Override Passed - Senate (30 - 18)
June 26, 2025 NC HB 850 Establishes a Moratorium on Insurance of Certificates for Certain Surface Water Transfers Concurrence Vote Passed - House (105 - 1)
June 26, 2025 NC HB 694 Requires the Environmental Finance Center at UNC Chapel Hill to Study Water and Wastewater Regionalization Concurrence Vote Passed - House (66 - 42)
June 19, 2025 NC SB 266 Repeals North Carolina's Interim 2030 Carbon-Reduction Mandate Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 11)
June 19, 2025 NC HB 442 Establishes Longer Flounder/Red Snapper Seasons and Shrimp Trawl Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 2)
June 10, 2025 NC SB 266 Repeals North Carolina's Interim 2030 Carbon-Reduction Mandate Bill Passed - House (75 - 36)
May 7, 2025 NC HB 442 Establishes Longer Flounder/Red Snapper Seasons and Shrimp Trawl Bill Passed - House (77 - 35)
May 7, 2025 NC SB 554 Prohibits Banks and Credit Unions from Denying Loans to Agriculture Producers Based on Their Lack of Commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Factors Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 11)
April 16, 2025 NC HB 133 Prohibits Foreign Governments From Purchasing, Acquiring, or Leasing Agricultural Land Bill Passed - House (111 - 0)
March 13, 2025 NC SB 261 Authorizes Increases in Electrical Costs for Power Plants Not Yet Built Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 12)
Feb. 25, 2025 NC HB 47 Appropriates $500 Million for Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts Bill Passed - House (115 - 0)
Dec. 2, 2024 NC SB 382 Transfers $227 Million from North Carolina's Reserve Fund to the Helene Fund and Rescinds Election Board Appointment Powers from Governor to Auditor Veto Override Passed - Senate (30 - 19)
Nov. 20, 2024 NC SB 382 Transfers $227 Million from North Carolina's Reserve Fund to the Helene Fund and Rescinds Election Board Appointment Powers from Governor to Auditor Conference Report Adopted - House (63 - 46)
Oct. 24, 2024 NC SB 743 Appropriates Emergency Funding for the Disaster Recovery Act Part II Conference Report Adopted - Senate (46 - 0)
Oct. 9, 2024 NC HB 149 Appropriates Emergency Funding for the Disaster Recovery Act Part I Conference Report Adopted - Senate (48 - 0)
Oct. 9, 2024 NC HB 149 Appropriates Emergency Funding for the Disaster Recovery Act Part I Conference Report Adopted - Senate (48 - 0)
Oct. 9, 2024 NC HB 149 Appropriates Emergency Funding for the Disaster Recovery Act Part I Conference Report Adopted - House (113 - 0)
Oct. 9, 2024 NC HB 149 Appropriates Emergency Funding for the Disaster Recovery Act Part I Conference Report Adopted - House (113 - 0)
June 27, 2024 NC SB 607 Establishes Various Regulations Over the North Carolina Railroad Charter Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 13)
June 26, 2024 NC SB 607 Establishes Various Regulations Over the North Carolina Railroad Charter Bill Passed - House (63 - 37)
June 26, 2024 NC HB 385 Establishes Regulations For Matters Relating To Energy And Environment Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 18)
June 26, 2024 NC HB 385 Establishes Regulations For Matters Relating To Energy And Environment Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 18)
June 26, 2024 NC HB 385 Establishes Regulations For Matters Relating To Energy And Environment Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 18)
April 5, 2023 NC HB 149 Appropriates Emergency Funding for the Disaster Recovery Act Part I Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 18)
April 5, 2023 NC HB 149 Appropriates Emergency Funding for the Disaster Recovery Act Part I Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 18)
March 7, 2023 NC HB 149 Appropriates Emergency Funding for the Disaster Recovery Act Part I Bill Passed - House (70 - 43)
March 7, 2023 NC HB 149 Appropriates Emergency Funding for the Disaster Recovery Act Part I Bill Passed - House (70 - 43)
June 29, 2022 NC HB 219 Amends Various State Environmental Laws Conference Report Adopted - Senate (41 - 2)
June 28, 2022 NC HB 219 Amends Various State Environmental Laws Conference Report Adopted - House (95 - 18)
July 15, 2021 NC HB 951 Reduces Reliance on Coal-Burning Plants as Part of the State's Energy Policy Bill Passed - House (57 - 49)
June 3, 2020 NC SB 315 Establishes Regulations on Hemp and Other Farming Industries Conference Report Adopted - House (86 - 34)
Sept. 10, 2019 NC SB 553 Establishes the Regulatory Reform Act of 2019 Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 14)
Aug. 29, 2019 NC SB 553 Establishes the Regulatory Reform Act of 2019 Conference Report Adopted - House (78 - 31)
Aug. 21, 2019 NC SB 315 Establishes Regulations on Hemp and Other Farming Industries Bill Passed - House (63 - 48)
June 17, 2019 NC SB 315 Establishes Regulations on Hemp and Other Farming Industries Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 14)
June 12, 2019 NC SB 377 Establishes Restrictions on State Wind Energy Projects Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 19)
May 2, 2019 NC SB 559 Authorizes Rate Changes to Public Electric Utilities for Storm Recovery Costs Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 21)
June 27, 2018 NC HB 374 Limits Nuisance Damages Against Livestock Farmers Veto Override Passed - Senate (34 - 11)
June 27, 2018 NC HB 374 Limits Nuisance Damages Against Livestock Farmers Veto Override Passed - House (75 - 44)
June 27, 2018 NC SB 711 Limits Nuisance Damages Against Livestock Farmers Veto Override Passed - House (74 - 45)
June 26, 2018 NC SB 711 Limits Nuisance Damages Against Livestock Farmers Veto Override Passed - Senate (37 - 9)
Oct. 4, 2017 NC H 56 Transfers Funds for Cape Fear River Cleanup Veto Override Passed - House (70 - 44)
Oct. 4, 2017 NC H 56 Transfers Funds for Cape Fear River Cleanup Veto Override Passed - Senate (30 - 9)
June 30, 2017 NC HB 589 Specifies North Carolina's Energy Policy Conference Report Adopted - House (66 - 41)
June 28, 2017 NC SB 615 Amends Agricultural Laws Conference Report Adopted - House (98 - 18)
June 28, 2017 NC SB 615 Amends Agricultural Laws Conference Report Adopted - Senate (36 - 10)
April 24, 2017 NC SB 434 Amends Local Riparian Buffer Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 31)
April 10, 2017 NC H 467 Limits Penalties for Agricultural Operations Bill Passed - House (68 - 47)
June 20, 2016 NC HB 763 Prohibits Wind Farms in Certain Military Flight Zones Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 14)
July 21, 2015 NC HB 169 Repeals Motor Vehicle Emissions Inspections in Certain Counties Bill Passed - House (72 - 35)
March 11, 2015 NC HB 157 Authorizes the Environmental Management Commission to Use Existing State and Federal Hydraulic Fracturing Air Emission Regulations Bill Passed - House (76 - 40)
July 25, 2013 NC HB 938 Amends Wetland Permit Laws Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 15)
May 13, 2013 NC HB 628 Requires Promotion of State Lumber in Building Projects Bill Passed - House (70 - 43)
May 2, 2013 NC SB 612 Amends Environmental Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 11)
April 25, 2013 NC SB 201 Authorizes the Use of Silencers While Hunting Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 16)
Feb. 13, 2013 NC HB 66 Authorizes the Use and Display of Wild Animals in Cultural Activities Bill Passed - House (98 - 20)
June 12, 2012 NC HB 819 Requirements for Calculating Sea Level Rise Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 12)
July 10, 2010 NC HB 1829 Renewable Energy Incentives Conference Report Adopted - House (84 - 19)
June 18, 2009 NC SB 1018 Reducing the Use of Plastic Bags Bill Passed - House (78 - 41)
July 18, 2008 NC HB 2499 Water Management During Droughts Concurrence Vote Passed - House (68 - 36)
July 17, 2008 NC HB 2499 Water Management During Droughts Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 9)
July 15, 2008 NC HB 2499 Water Management During Droughts Bill Passed - House (92 - 20)
July 10, 2008 NC HB 822 Swine Farm Rebuilding Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 8)
July 10, 2008 NC HB 822 Swine Farm Rebuilding Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 8)
June 4, 2007 NC CS HB 1473 2007-2008 Operating Budget Nonconcurrence Vote Passed - House (68 - 47)
July 18, 2006 NC HB 2873 Drinking Water From Private Wells Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 19)
Date No. Title Outcome
7/29 SB 266 Repeals North Carolina's Interim 2030 Carbon-Reduction Mandate Veto Override Passed - House (74 - 46)
7/29 SB 266 Repeals North Carolina's Interim 2030 Carbon-Reduction Mandate Veto Override Passed - Senate (30 - 18)
6/26 HB 850 Establishes a Moratorium on Insurance of Certificates for Certain Surface Water Transfers Concurrence Vote Passed - House (105 - 1)
6/26 HB 694 Requires the Environmental Finance Center at UNC Chapel Hill to Study Water and Wastewater Regionalization Concurrence Vote Passed - House (66 - 42)
6/19 SB 266 Repeals North Carolina's Interim 2030 Carbon-Reduction Mandate Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 11)
6/19 HB 442 Establishes Longer Flounder/Red Snapper Seasons and Shrimp Trawl Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 2)
6/10 SB 266 Repeals North Carolina's Interim 2030 Carbon-Reduction Mandate Bill Passed - House (75 - 36)
5/07 HB 442 Establishes Longer Flounder/Red Snapper Seasons and Shrimp Trawl Bill Passed - House (77 - 35)
5/07 SB 554 Prohibits Banks and Credit Unions from Denying Loans to Agriculture Producers Based on Their Lack of Commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Factors Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 11)
4/16 HB 133 Prohibits Foreign Governments From Purchasing, Acquiring, or Leasing Agricultural Land Bill Passed - House (111 - 0)
3/13 SB 261 Authorizes Increases in Electrical Costs for Power Plants Not Yet Built Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 12)
2/25 HB 47 Appropriates $500 Million for Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts Bill Passed - House (115 - 0)
12/02 SB 382 Transfers $227 Million from North Carolina's Reserve Fund to the Helene Fund and Rescinds Election Board Appointment Powers from Governor to Auditor Veto Override Passed - Senate (30 - 19)
11/20 SB 382 Transfers $227 Million from North Carolina's Reserve Fund to the Helene Fund and Rescinds Election Board Appointment Powers from Governor to Auditor Conference Report Adopted - House (63 - 46)
10/24 SB 743 Appropriates Emergency Funding for the Disaster Recovery Act Part II Conference Report Adopted - Senate (46 - 0)
10/09 HB 149 Appropriates Emergency Funding for the Disaster Recovery Act Part I Conference Report Adopted - Senate (48 - 0)
10/09 HB 149 Appropriates Emergency Funding for the Disaster Recovery Act Part I Conference Report Adopted - Senate (48 - 0)
10/09 HB 149 Appropriates Emergency Funding for the Disaster Recovery Act Part I Conference Report Adopted - House (113 - 0)
10/09 HB 149 Appropriates Emergency Funding for the Disaster Recovery Act Part I Conference Report Adopted - House (113 - 0)
6/27 SB 607 Establishes Various Regulations Over the North Carolina Railroad Charter Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 13)
6/26 SB 607 Establishes Various Regulations Over the North Carolina Railroad Charter Bill Passed - House (63 - 37)
6/26 HB 385 Establishes Regulations For Matters Relating To Energy And Environment Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 18)
6/26 HB 385 Establishes Regulations For Matters Relating To Energy And Environment Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 18)
6/26 HB 385 Establishes Regulations For Matters Relating To Energy And Environment Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 18)
4/05 HB 149 Appropriates Emergency Funding for the Disaster Recovery Act Part I Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 18)
4/05 HB 149 Appropriates Emergency Funding for the Disaster Recovery Act Part I Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 18)
3/07 HB 149 Appropriates Emergency Funding for the Disaster Recovery Act Part I Bill Passed - House (70 - 43)
3/07 HB 149 Appropriates Emergency Funding for the Disaster Recovery Act Part I Bill Passed - House (70 - 43)
6/29 HB 219 Amends Various State Environmental Laws Conference Report Adopted - Senate (41 - 2)
6/28 HB 219 Amends Various State Environmental Laws Conference Report Adopted - House (95 - 18)
7/15 HB 951 Reduces Reliance on Coal-Burning Plants as Part of the State's Energy Policy Bill Passed - House (57 - 49)
6/03 SB 315 Establishes Regulations on Hemp and Other Farming Industries Conference Report Adopted - House (86 - 34)
9/10 SB 553 Establishes the Regulatory Reform Act of 2019 Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 14)
8/29 SB 553 Establishes the Regulatory Reform Act of 2019 Conference Report Adopted - House (78 - 31)
8/21 SB 315 Establishes Regulations on Hemp and Other Farming Industries Bill Passed - House (63 - 48)
6/17 SB 315 Establishes Regulations on Hemp and Other Farming Industries Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 14)
6/12 SB 377 Establishes Restrictions on State Wind Energy Projects Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 19)
5/02 SB 559 Authorizes Rate Changes to Public Electric Utilities for Storm Recovery Costs Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 21)
6/27 HB 374 Limits Nuisance Damages Against Livestock Farmers Veto Override Passed - Senate (34 - 11)
6/27 HB 374 Limits Nuisance Damages Against Livestock Farmers Veto Override Passed - House (75 - 44)
6/27 SB 711 Limits Nuisance Damages Against Livestock Farmers Veto Override Passed - House (74 - 45)
6/26 SB 711 Limits Nuisance Damages Against Livestock Farmers Veto Override Passed - Senate (37 - 9)
10/04 H 56 Transfers Funds for Cape Fear River Cleanup Veto Override Passed - House (70 - 44)
10/04 H 56 Transfers Funds for Cape Fear River Cleanup Veto Override Passed - Senate (30 - 9)
6/30 HB 589 Specifies North Carolina's Energy Policy Conference Report Adopted - House (66 - 41)
6/28 SB 615 Amends Agricultural Laws Conference Report Adopted - House (98 - 18)
6/28 SB 615 Amends Agricultural Laws Conference Report Adopted - Senate (36 - 10)
4/24 SB 434 Amends Local Riparian Buffer Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 31)
4/10 H 467 Limits Penalties for Agricultural Operations Bill Passed - House (68 - 47)
6/20 HB 763 Prohibits Wind Farms in Certain Military Flight Zones Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 14)
7/21 HB 169 Repeals Motor Vehicle Emissions Inspections in Certain Counties Bill Passed - House (72 - 35)
3/11 HB 157 Authorizes the Environmental Management Commission to Use Existing State and Federal Hydraulic Fracturing Air Emission Regulations Bill Passed - House (76 - 40)
7/25 HB 938 Amends Wetland Permit Laws Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 15)
5/13 HB 628 Requires Promotion of State Lumber in Building Projects Bill Passed - House (70 - 43)
5/02 SB 612 Amends Environmental Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 11)
4/25 SB 201 Authorizes the Use of Silencers While Hunting Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 16)
2/13 HB 66 Authorizes the Use and Display of Wild Animals in Cultural Activities Bill Passed - House (98 - 20)
6/12 HB 819 Requirements for Calculating Sea Level Rise Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 12)
7/10 HB 1829 Renewable Energy Incentives Conference Report Adopted - House (84 - 19)
6/18 SB 1018 Reducing the Use of Plastic Bags Bill Passed - House (78 - 41)
7/18 HB 2499 Water Management During Droughts Concurrence Vote Passed - House (68 - 36)
7/17 HB 2499 Water Management During Droughts Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 9)
7/15 HB 2499 Water Management During Droughts Bill Passed - House (92 - 20)
7/10 HB 822 Swine Farm Rebuilding Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 8)
7/10 HB 822 Swine Farm Rebuilding Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 8)
6/04 CS HB 1473 2007-2008 Operating Budget Nonconcurrence Vote Passed - House (68 - 47)
7/18 HB 2873 Drinking Water From Private Wells Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 19)
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