The Daily Bulletin: 2025-06-20

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The Daily Bulletin: 2025-06-20

PUBLIC/HOUSE BILLS
H 126 (2025-2026) REVISE VOLUNTARY AG. DISTRICT LAWS. Filed Feb 13 2025, AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAWS GOVERNING VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS TO ENHANCE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF ALTERNATIVES FOR LAND USE DECISIONS IMPACTING LANDS IN SUCH DISTRICTS.

AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAWS GOVERNING VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS TO ENHANCE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF ALTERNATIVES FOR LAND USE DECISIONS IMPACTING LANDS IN SUCH DISTRICTS. SL 2025-12. Enacted June 20, 2025. Effective October 1, 2025.

Intro. by Dixon, N. Jackson.GS 106
H 318 (2025-2026) THE CRIMINAL ILLEGAL ALIEN ENFORCEMENT ACT. Filed Mar 5 2025, AN ACT TO MODIFY ELIGIBILITY FOR RELEASE AND REQUIRE NOTIFICATION OF RELEASE TO IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT WHEN A PRISONER IS SUBJECT TO AN IMMIGRATION DETAINER AND ADMINISTRATIVE WARRANT.

The Governor vetoed the act on June 20, 2025. The Governor's objections and veto message are available here: https://webservices.ncleg.gov/ViewBillDocument/2025/6715/0/H318-Bill-NBC-16564.

Intro. by D. Hall, Carson Smith, B. Jones, Echevarria.GS 15A, GS 162

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PUBLIC/SENATE BILLS
S 50 (2025-2026) FREEDOM TO CARRY NC. Filed Feb 4 2025, AN ACT TO PROTECT A PERSON'S RIGHT TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN WITHOUT A PERMIT AND TO CONTINUE ALLOWING PERSONS TO ACQUIRE A CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT FOR THE PURPOSES OF RECIPROCITY OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON DESIRED AND TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT PAID FOR LINE OF DUTY DEATHS AND TO ESTABLISH A SCHOLARSHIP FOR CHILDREN OF PERMANENTLY DISABLED OR SLAIN NC LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND TO INCREASE THE PUNISHMENT FOR COMMITTING AN ASSAULT WITH A FIREARM AGAINST CERTAIN EMERGENCY, MEDICAL, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL AND TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF DISCHARGING A FIREARM BY A FELON DURING THE COMMISSION OR ATTEMPTED COMMISSION OF A FELONY AND TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF POSSESSING A FIREARM BY A FELON DURING THE COMMISSION OR ATTEMPTED COMMISSION OF A FELONY.

The Governor vetoed the act on June 20, 2025. The Governor's objections and veto message are available here: https://webservices.ncleg.gov/ViewBillDocument/2025/6716/0/S50-Bill-NBC-16565.

Intro. by Britt, Daniel, Settle.GS 14, GS 74G, GS 113, GS 143
S 153 (2025-2026) NORTH CAROLINA BORDER PROTECTION ACT. Filed Feb 24 2025, AN ACT TO PROTECT THE BORDERS OF THE STATE BY (I) REQUIRING COOPERATION WITH FEDERAL IMMIGRATION OFFICIALS, (II) ENSURING STATE FUNDS ARE BEING USED FOR THE BENEFIT OF PERSONS IN THE STATE LEGALLY, (III) CREATING ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO COMPLY WITH STATE LAWS RELATED TO IMMIGRATION, AND (IV) PROHIBITING UNC CONSTITUENT INSTITUTIONS FROM BECOMING SANCTUARY UNIVERSITIES.

The Governor vetoed the act on June 20, 2025. The Governor's objections and veto message are available here: https://webservices.ncleg.gov/ViewBillDocument/2025/6717/0/S153-Bill-NBC-16566.

Intro. by Berger, Daniel, B. Newton.GS 116, GS 153A, GS 160A

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The Daily Bulletin: 2025-06-20

ACTIONS ON BILLS

Actions on Bills: 2025-06-20

PUBLIC BILLS

H 40: VARIOUS GSC RECOMMENDATIONS. (NEW)

    House: Pres. To Gov. 6/20/2025

H 91: DEFINE ARMED FORCES/RELIGIOUS PROP. TAX EXCL. (NEW)

    House: Pres. To Gov. 6/20/2025

H 126: REVISE VOLUNTARY AG. DISTRICT LAWS.

    House: Signed by Gov. 6/20/2025
    House: Ch. SL 2025-12

H 247: UNDERGROUND SAFETY REVISIONS. (NEW)

    House: Pres. To Gov. 6/20/2025

H 318: THE CRIMINAL ILLEGAL ALIEN ENFORCEMENT ACT.

    House: Vetoed 06/20/2025
    House: Received from the Governor

H 373: UNC TUITION DISCOUNTS FOR CERTAIN STUDENTS.

    House: Pres. To Gov. 6/20/2025

H 421: MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS.

    House: Pres. To Gov. 6/20/2025

H 612: FOSTERING CARE IN NC ACT.

    House: Pres. To Gov. 6/20/2025

H 850: INTERBASIN TRANSFER MORATORIUM/STUDY.

    Senate: Withdrawn From Com
    Senate: Re-ref to Agriculture, Energy, and Environment. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

S 50: FREEDOM TO CARRY NC.

    Senate: Vetoed 06/20/2025

S 77: SCHOOL CONTRACTED HEALTH SERVICES.

    Senate: Withdrawn From Com
    Senate: Placed On Cal For 06/23/2025

S 118: MILITARY AND VETERAN SUPPORT ACT. (NEW)

    Senate: Withdrawn From Com
    Senate: Placed On Cal For 06/23/2025

S 153: NORTH CAROLINA BORDER PROTECTION ACT.

    Senate: Vetoed 06/20/2025

S 254: CHARTER SCHOOL CHANGES. (NEW)

    Senate: Withdrawn From Com
    Senate: Placed On Cal For 06/23/2025

S 295: CLARIFY MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER LAWS.

    Senate: Withdrawn From Com
    Senate: Placed On Cal For 06/23/2025

S 311: THE LAW AND ORDER ACT. (NEW)

    Senate: Withdrawn From Com
    Senate: Placed On Cal For 06/23/2025

S 344: POOLED TRUST TRANSFERS/PUBLIC BENEFITS ELIG.

    Senate: Pres. To Gov. 6/20/2025

S 400: ADULT PROTECTION MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAMS.

    Senate: Pres. To Gov. 6/20/2025

S 442: PARENTS PROTECTION ACT.

    Senate: Withdrawn From Com
    Senate: Placed On Cal For 06/23/2025

Actions on Bills: 2025-06-20

LOCAL BILLS

H 226: CITY OF GREENSBORO/DEANNEXATIONS.

    Senate: Withdrawn From Com
    Senate: Re-ref to Finance. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

H 305: GUILFORD COUNTY SALES TAX DISTRIBUTION MODS.

    Senate: Withdrawn From Com
    Senate: Re-ref to Finance. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

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