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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 22, 2025 | NC | HB 192 | Requires the state Department of Health and Human Services to Disenroll Planned Parenthood as a Medicaid Provider | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 20) |
| Sept. 22, 2025 | NC | HB 562 | Appropriates Funding for Medicaid Insurance to Avoid Threatened Payment Reductions to a Broad Range of Healthcare Providers | Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 0) |
| Sept. 22, 2025 | NC | HB 562 | Appropriates Funding for Medicaid Insurance to Avoid Threatened Payment Reductions to a Broad Range of Healthcare Providers | Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 0) |
| Sept. 22, 2025 | NC | HB 192 | Requires the state Department of Health and Human Services to Disenroll Planned Parenthood as a Medicaid Provider | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 20) |
| 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 | SB 429 | Amends Domestic Violence, Drug Trafficking and Exposing Children to Controlled Substances | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 7) |
| June 19, 2025 | NC | SB 266 | Repeals North Carolina's Interim 2030 Carbon-Reduction Mandate | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 11) |
| April 30, 2025 | NC | SB 405 | Increases Funding to the Department of Health and Human Services for Medicaid | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 11) |
| April 30, 2025 | NC | SB 405 | Increases Funding to the Department of Health and Human Services for Medicaid | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 11) |
| Feb. 12, 2025 | NC | SB 24 | Requires Any New Benefits Mandated by State Law to Also Apply to the State Health Plan | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 15) |
| Feb. 12, 2025 | NC | SB 24 | Requires Any New Benefits Mandated by State Law to Also Apply to the State Health Plan | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 15) |
| 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) |
| Oct. 9, 2024 | NC | HB 149 | Appropriates Emergency Funding for the Disaster Recovery Act Part I | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (48 - 0) |
| June 26, 2024 | NC | HB 385 | Establishes Regulations For Matters Relating To Energy And Environment | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 18) |
| June 24, 2024 | NC | HB 563 | Establishes Regulations for Medical Marijuana and Other Drugs | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 10) |
| May 15, 2024 | NC | HB 237 | Authorizes a Health Exemption for Masking in Public and Prohibits Use of Masks During Criminal Activity | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 15) |
| Aug. 16, 2023 | NC | HB 808 | Prohibits Gender Transition Procedures for Minors | Veto Override Passed - Senate (27 - 18) |
| June 27, 2023 | NC | HB 808 | Prohibits Gender Transition Procedures for Minors | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 16) |
| April 5, 2023 | NC | HB 149 | Appropriates Emergency Funding for the Disaster Recovery Act Part I | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 18) |
| March 1, 2023 | NC | SB 3 | Authorizes the Use of Medical Cannabis for Those Who Qualify | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 10) |
| June 30, 2022 | NC | HB 823 | Establishes Law Regarding Child Advocacy Centers | Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 2) |
| June 29, 2022 | NC | HB 219 | Amends Various State Environmental Laws | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (41 - 2) |
| June 2, 2022 | NC | HB 149 | Expands Access to Telehealth Healthcare Services | Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 1) |
| March 9, 2022 | NC | SB 173 | Repeals the Mask Mandate for Public Schools | Veto Override Failed - Senate (27 - 22) |
| June 15, 2021 | NC | HB 642 | Prohibits Organ Transplant Discrimination on the Basis of Down Syndrome | Bill Passed - Senate (50 - 0) |
| March 1, 2021 | NC | SB 37 | Requires in Person Learning for K-12 Schools | Veto Override Failed - Senate (29 - 20) |
| Feb. 9, 2021 | NC | SB 37 | Requires in Person Learning for K-12 Schools | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 15) |
| July 8, 2020 | NC | SB 232 | Repeals Anti-Mask Law | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (43 - 4) |
| June 16, 2020 | NC | HB 511 | Authorizes Shorter Sentences for Nonviolent Drug Offenders | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (48 - 0) |
| April 29, 2020 | NC | SB 704 | Establishes the COVID-19 Response Act | Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 0) |
| Sept. 10, 2019 | NC | SB 553 | Establishes the Regulatory Reform Act of 2019 | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 14) |
| Aug. 13, 2019 | NC | SB 86 | Establishes Standards for Association Health Plans and Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 9) |
| Oct. 4, 2017 | NC | H 56 | Transfers Funds for Cape Fear River Cleanup | Veto Override Passed - Senate (30 - 9) |
| April 24, 2017 | NC | SB 434 | Amends Local Riparian Buffer Requirements | Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 31) |
| July 30, 2014 | NC | HB 1133 | Amends Technical Language in Education, Firearm, and Economic Statutes | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 10) |
| July 28, 2014 | NC | HB 1181 | Establishes Commercial Managed Care for Medicaid Recipients | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 17) |
| July 28, 2014 | NC | HB 1181 | Establishes Commercial Managed Care for Medicaid Recipients | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 17) |
| July 25, 2013 | NC | HB 938 | Amends Wetland Permit Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 15) |
| July 2, 2013 | NC | SB 132 | Requires Certain Reproductive Health and Safety Education for Schools | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 12) |
| May 2, 2013 | NC | SB 612 | Amends Environmental Regulations | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 11) |
| Feb. 26, 2013 | NC | SB 4 | Prohibits Medicaid Expansion | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (31 - 16) |
| June 12, 2012 | NC | HB 819 | Requirements for Calculating Sea Level Rise | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 12) |
| May 18, 2011 | NC | HB 578 | State Health Plan Amendments | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 16) |
| April 14, 2011 | NC | SB 265 | Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees | Veto Override Passed - Senate (30 - 17) |
| March 28, 2011 | NC | SB 265 | Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 16) |
| March 2, 2011 | NC | SB 33 | Medical Malpractice Amendments | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 13) |
| July 7, 2010 | NC | HB 1726 | Child Care Nutrition and Activity Standards | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 13) |
| May 11, 2009 | NC | HB 2 | Statewide Indoor Smoking Ban | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 18) |
| April 22, 2009 | NC | SB 287 | State Health Plan Changes and Appropriations | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (29 - 19) |
| March 24, 2009 | NC | SB 287 | State Health Plan Changes and Appropriations | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 18) |
| July 17, 2008 | NC | HB 2499 | Water Management During Droughts | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 9) |
| July 10, 2008 | NC | HB 822 | Swine Farm Rebuilding | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 8) |
| June 17, 2008 | NC | SB 1686 | Restrictions on Public Smoking | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 15) |
| July 3, 2007 | NC | SCS HB 973 | Mental Health Insurance Coverage | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 12) |
| May 15, 2007 | NC | SB 1006 | Confidentiality of Competitive Health Care Information Act | Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 5) |
| July 19, 2006 | NC | HB 2699 | Early Childhood Vision Care Program | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 11) |
| July 18, 2006 | NC | HB 2873 | Drinking Water From Private Wells Regulations | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 19) |
| July 18, 2006 | NC | HB 2873 | Drinking Water From Private Wells Regulations | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 19) |