Bill Summary for S 952 (2025-2026)

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Apr 30 2026

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View NCGA Bill Details2025-2026 Session
Senate Bill 952 (Public) Filed Thursday, April 30, 2026
AN ACT TO REPEAL THE STI FUNDING CAP ON LIGHT RAIL AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY ON THE CATS BLUE LYNX RAIL LINE.
Intro. by Mohammed.

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Amends GS 136-189.10 to remove funding caps on commuter rail, intercity rail, and light rail projects. Removes outdated language.

Repeals GS 136-189.11(d1), which prohibited State funding for light rail without a written agreement that all non-State funding necessary to construct the project had been committed.

Appropriates $1 million in nonrecurring funds for 2026-27 from the Highway Fund to the Department of Transportation for safety and security on the CATS Blue Lynx rail line.

Effective July 1, 2026.