Subject to approval by a majority of voters during the 2026 general election, adds new Section 39 to Article I of the North Carolina Constitution establishing the right of the people to engage in farming and forestry as described for the production of agricultural and forestry commodities as a valued and essential part of the State's heritage, to be forever preserved for public good, subject only to law enacted by the NCGA and rules adopted pursuant to those laws. Effective upon certification.
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PUBLIC/SENATE BILLS
S 1081 (2025-2026) CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO FARM. Filed May 14 2026, AN ACT TO AMEND THE NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO ENGAGE IN FARMING AND FORESTRY.
| Intro. by Jackson, Barnes, B. Newton. | CONST |
S 1082 (2025-2026) NC RIGHT TO WORK AMENDMENT. Filed May 14 2026, AN ACT TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF NORTH CAROLINA TO ENSURE THE RIGHT TO WORK FOR ALL NORTH CAROLINIANS.
Subject to approval by a majority of voters during the 2026 general election, adds new Section 39 to Article I of the North Carolina Constitution, establishing the right to work free from undue constraints and coercion. Specifies the State’s public policy that a person’s right to work cannot be denied or abridged on account of membership or non-membership in any labor union or labor organization or association. Effective upon certification.
| Intro. by Ford, Alexander, Jarvis. | CONST |
The Daily Bulletin: 2026-05-14
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ACTIONS ON BILLS
Actions on Bills: 2026-05-14
PUBLIC BILLS
H 144: ELECT SBE/SUPERINTENDENT AS SBE CHAIR.
House: Withdrawn From Com
House: Re-ref to the Com on Education - K-12, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
H 1019: MIKE CLAMPITT 1ST RESPONDER TAX FAIRNESS ACT.
House: Regular Message Sent To Senate
H 1232: CONST. AMEND./LIFE AT FERTILIZATION.
House: Passed 1st Reading
House: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
S 587: CLARIFY NONCONFORMING USES.
House: Withdrawn From Com
House: Re-ref to the Com on State and Local Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
Actions on Bills: 2026-05-14
LOCAL BILLS
H 117: OIB/TOPSAIL BEACH PARKING FEES. (NEW)
Senate: Regular Message Received From House
Senate: Passed 1st Reading
Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
H 1219: MEM. OF UNDERSTANDING TENNESSEE CNTYS/MADISON.
Senate: Regular Message Received From House
Senate: Passed 1st Reading
Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
H 1220: AMEND STEDMAN CHARTER.
Senate: Regular Message Received From House
Senate: Passed 1st Reading
Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
H 1222: RECORD DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL VOTES/BRUNSWICK.
Senate: Regular Message Received From House
Senate: Passed 1st Reading
Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
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