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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 23, 2025 | NC | HB 307 | Amends Various Criminal Justice Regulations | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (81 - 31) |
| Sept. 22, 2025 | NC | HB 307 | Amends Various Criminal Justice Regulations | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 8) |
| July 30, 2025 | NC | SB 245 | Expands Remote Drivers License Renewal Services | Bill Passed - House (109 - 7) |
| 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 | SB 311 | Increases the Punishment for Assaulting a Utility or Communications Worker and the Penalty for Reckless Driving or Street Racing | Conference Report Adopted - House (100 - 7) |
| 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 19, 2025 | NC | SB 266 | Repeals North Carolina's Interim 2030 Carbon-Reduction Mandate | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 11) |
| June 10, 2025 | NC | SB 266 | Repeals North Carolina's Interim 2030 Carbon-Reduction Mandate | Bill Passed - House (75 - 36) |
| April 30, 2025 | NC | HB 307 | Amends Various Criminal Justice Regulations | Bill Passed - House (89 - 21) |
| Sept. 9, 2024 | NC | HB 155 | Authorizes Modified Utility Vehicles to Drive on Highways | Veto Override Passed - Senate (27 - 17) |
| July 31, 2024 | NC | HB 155 | Authorizes Modified Utility Vehicles to Drive on Highways | Veto Override Passed - House (73 - 41) |
| June 27, 2024 | NC | SB 607 | Establishes Various Regulations Over the North Carolina Railroad Charter | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 13) |
| June 27, 2024 | NC | HB 199 | Authorizes Digital Drivers Licenses | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (108 - 2) |
| 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 | 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 20, 2024 | NC | HB 155 | Authorizes Modified Utility Vehicles to Drive on Highways | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (92 - 12) |
| June 18, 2024 | NC | HB 155 | Authorizes Modified Utility Vehicles to Drive on Highways | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 16) |
| May 22, 2024 | NC | HB 198 | Amends State Billboard Regulations | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (65 - 38) |
| May 15, 2024 | NC | HB 198 | Amends State Billboard Regulations | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 14) |
| July 1, 2022 | NC | HB 103 | Appropriates Funds for Education, Economic Development, Transportation, etc. | Conference Report Adopted - House (82 - 25) |
| July 1, 2022 | NC | HB 103 | Appropriates Funds for Education, Economic Development, Transportation, etc. | Conference Report Adopted - House (82 - 25) |
| July 1, 2022 | NC | HB 103 | Appropriates Funds for Education, Economic Development, Transportation, etc. | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (36 - 8) |
| July 1, 2022 | NC | HB 103 | Appropriates Funds for Education, Economic Development, Transportation, etc. | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (36 - 8) |
| May 6, 2021 | NC | HB 692 | Prohibits the Use of Suspension Modifications in Motor Vehicles | Bill Passed - House (107 - 5) |
| June 11, 2020 | NC | HB 158 | Authorizes Temporary Driver's License Without Road Testing | Conference Report Adopted - House (107 - 12) |
| July 22, 2019 | NC | SB 320 | Expands Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Among Systems Utilizing Reservoir Water | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 22) |
| July 16, 2019 | NC | SB 320 | Expands Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Among Systems Utilizing Reservoir Water | Bill Passed - House (63 - 54) |
| May 7, 2019 | NC | HB 144 | Prohibits Distracted Driving | Bill Passed - House (92 - 23) |
| June 29, 2017 | NC | SB 55 | Authorizes School Bus Cameras | Bill Passed - House (74 - 33) |
| April 27, 2017 | NC | HB 330 | Limits Liability for Motorists Involved in Accidents with Protesters | Bill Passed - House (67 - 48) |
| June 2, 2016 | NC | HB 954 | Repeals Interstate 77 Toll Contract | Bill Passed - House (81 - 27) |
| Aug. 6, 2015 | NC | HB 943 | Appropriate Funds for Infrastructure | Bill Passed - House (76 - 29) |
| July 21, 2015 | NC | HB 169 | Repeals Motor Vehicle Emissions Inspections in Certain Counties | Bill Passed - House (72 - 35) |
| June 23, 2015 | NC | HB 148 | Requires Auto Insurance for Moped Operators | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 8) |
| April 29, 2015 | NC | HB 148 | Requires Auto Insurance for Moped Operators | Bill Passed - House (81 - 32) |
| March 31, 2015 | NC | SB 20 | Restructures the Motor Fuel Tax Rate and the State Tax Code | Conference Report Adopted - House (79 - 39) |
| Feb. 12, 2015 | NC | SB 20 | Restructures the Motor Fuel Tax Rate and the State Tax Code | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 15) |
| July 23, 2013 | NC | HB 937 | Amends Firearm Laws | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 14) |
| July 23, 2013 | NC | HB 937 | Amends Firearm Laws | Conference Report Adopted - House (73 - 41) |
| July 18, 2013 | NC | SB 81 | Establishes the Charlotte International Airport Authority | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (26 - 14) |
| July 16, 2013 | NC | SB 81 | Establishes the Charlotte International Airport Authority | Bill Passed - House (75 - 39) |
| May 13, 2013 | NC | HB 628 | Requires Promotion of State Lumber in Building Projects | Bill Passed - House (70 - 43) |
| May 7, 2013 | NC | HB 937 | Amends Firearm Laws | Bill Passed - House (78 - 42) |
| March 13, 2013 | NC | SB 81 | Establishes the Charlotte Regional Airport Authority | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 18) |
| Nov. 29, 2011 | NC | HB 645 | Temporary Fuel Tax Cap | Bill Passed - House (94 - 23) |
| May 5, 2011 | NC | HB 129 | Regulates Competition Between Local Government and Private Business | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (84 - 32) |
| May 3, 2011 | NC | HB 129 | Regulates Competition Between Local Government and Private Business | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 10) |
| Aug. 10, 2009 | NC | HB 148 | Local Transportation Reforms | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (73 - 40) |
| July 15, 2009 | NC | HB 1185 | Habitual DWI Reinstatement after Ten Years | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (87 - 29) |
| July 17, 2008 | NC | HB 2340 | Prohibiting Children from Riding in Pickup Truck Beds | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 20) |
| July 16, 2008 | NC | SB 1695 | Tractor Trailer Length | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (43 - 1) |
| July 15, 2008 | NC | SB 1695 | Tractor Trailer Length | Bill Passed - House (101 - 10) |
| July 19, 2007 | NC | CS SB 563 | Traffic and Personal Safety Regulations | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (80 - 34) |
| July 17, 2007 | NC | CS SB 563 | Traffic and Personal Safety Regulations | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 22) |
| June 4, 2007 | NC | CS HB 1473 | 2007-2008 Operating Budget | Nonconcurrence Vote Passed - House (68 - 47) |
| July 12, 2006 | NC | SB 1289 | Cell Phone Use by Drivers Under 18 Prohibited | Bill Passed - House (89 - 22) |
| July 6, 2006 | NC | SB 774 | Seat Belt Requirements | Bill Passed - House (61 - 44) |
| June 8, 2006 | NC | SB 1289 | Cell Phone Use by Drivers Under 18 Prohibited | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 8) |