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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2026 | NC | SB 257 | Appropriates Funds for the Fiscal Year 2027 State Operating Budget | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (35 - 10) |
| July 2, 2026 | NC | SB 257 | Appropriates Funds for the Fiscal Year 2027 State Operating Budget | Conference Report Adopted - House (88 - 21) |
| June 30, 2026 | NC | HB 133 | Prohibits Acquisition of Certain Lands by Foreign Adversaries | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (111 - 2) |
| June 30, 2026 | NC | HB 958 | Amends Election Administration Processes | Bill Passed - House (66 - 47) |
| June 24, 2026 | NC | SB 153 | Requires the Department of Public Safety to Cooperate with Federal Immigration Officials | Veto Override Passed - House (71 - 47) |
| June 23, 2026 | NC | HB 133 | Prohibits Acquisition of Certain Lands by Foreign Adversaries | Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 3) |
| June 10, 2026 | NC | SB 889 | Estabishes a Moratorium on Certain Property Tax Reappraisals | Bill Passed - House (69 - 43) |
| May 20, 2026 | NC | HB 1089 | Amends the State Constitution to Limit Property Tax | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 15) |
| May 20, 2026 | NC | HB 1089 | Amends the State Constitution to Limit Property Tax | Bill Passed - House (73 - 46) |
| May 6, 2026 | NC | SB 889 | Estabishes a Moratorium on Certain Property Tax Reappraisals | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 8) |
| April 28, 2026 | NC | HB 696 | Appropriates Funds and Establishes Provisions for Medicaid | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (45 - 3) |
| April 28, 2026 | NC | HB 696 | Appropriates Funds and Establishes Provisions for Medicaid | Conference Report Adopted - House (113 - 2) |