The Daily Bulletin: 2026-06-22

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The Daily Bulletin: 2026-06-22

PUBLIC/HOUSE BILLS
H 258 (2025-2026) WORKER SAFETY ACT OF 2026. (NEW) Filed Mar 3 2025, AN ACT TO AMEND THE RETALIATORY EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION ACT TO SPECIFY THE CONTENTS AND FILING METHODS FOR COMPLAINTS, AUTHORIZE RESPONDENTS TO SUBMIT POSITION STATEMENTS, CLARIFY THE TREATMENT OF EXTRANEOUS MATERIALS SUBMITTED WITH COMPLAINTS, AND PROVIDE FOR COMPUTATION OF TIME UNDER THAT ARTICLE.

AN ACT TO AMEND THE RETALIATORY EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION ACT TO SPECIFY THE CONTENTS AND FILING METHODS FOR COMPLAINTS, AUTHORIZE RESPONDENTS TO SUBMIT POSITION STATEMENTS, CLARIFY THE TREATMENT OF EXTRANEOUS MATERIALS SUBMITTED WITH COMPLAINTS, AND PROVIDE FOR COMPUTATION OF TIME UNDER THAT ARTICLE. SL 2026-13. Enacted June 22, 2026. Effective June 22, 2026. 

Intro. by K. Hall, Miller, Crawford, Jeffers.GS 95
H 315 (2025-2026) PROHIBIT LITIGATION INVEST/AMEND WC BENEFITS. (NEW) Filed Mar 5 2025, AN ACT TO PROHIBIT LITIGATION INVESTMENTS IN THE CIVIL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND TO AMEND THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT TO INCREASE CERTAIN BENEFITS UNDER THE SCHEDULE OF INJURIES.

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT LITIGATION INVESTMENTS IN THE CIVIL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND TO AMEND THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT TO INCREASE CERTAIN BENEFITS UNDER THE SCHEDULE OF INJURIES. SL 2026-14. Enacted June 22, 2026. Effective June 22, 2026, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Pyrtle, Miller, Carson Smith, Reives.GS 66, GS 97
H 536 (2025-2026) PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT MODS. Filed Mar 26 2025, AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAWS REGULATING THE PRACTICE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY.

AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAWS REGULATING THE PRACTICE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY. SL 2026-16. Enacted June 22, 2026. Effective October 1, 2026. 

Intro. by Rhyne, Campbell, Lambeth, Chesser.GS 90
H 1123 (2025-2026) UNC OMNIBUS & CAPITAL CONTRACTING LAW CHANGES. Filed Apr 29 2026, AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES RELATED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AND UPDATES TO STATUTES RELATED TO CONTRACTING FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS.

AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES RELATED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AND UPDATES TO STATUTES RELATED TO CONTRACTING FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS. SL 2026-9. Enacted June 19, 2026. Effective June 19, 2026, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Arp, Lambeth, Hastings, Pickett.GS 116, GS 133, GS 143, GS 143C
H 1237 (2025-2026) APPOINTMENTS & CORRECTIONS. Filed Jun 16 2026, AN ACT TO APPOINT PERSONS TO VARIOUS PUBLIC OFFICES UPON THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE AND THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND TO MAKE CORRECTIONS TO PREVIOUS APPOINTMENTS.

AN ACT TO APPOINT PERSONS TO VARIOUS PUBLIC OFFICES UPON THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE AND THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND TO MAKE CORRECTIONS TO PREVIOUS APPOINTMENTS. SL 2026-10. Enacted June 22, 2026. Effective June 22, 2026.

Intro. by Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House.UNCODIFIED

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PUBLIC/SENATE BILLS
S 484 (2025-2026) CLARIFY TOURISM-RELATED EXPENDITURES. (NEW) Filed Mar 25 2025, AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE APPROPRIATE USE OF PROCEEDS OF A ROOM OCCUPANCY TAX THAT MAY BE USED FOR TOURISM-RELATED EXPENDITURES.

AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE APPROPRIATE USE OF PROCEEDS OF A ROOM OCCUPANCY TAX THAT MAY BE USED FOR TOURISM-RELATED EXPENDITURES. SL 2026-15. Enacted June 22, 2026. Effective June 22, 2026. 

Intro. by Moffitt, Daniel, Britt.GS 153A, GS 160A
S 695 (2025-2026) INCENT DEVELOPMENT FINANCE DISTRICT FUNDING. Filed Mar 25 2025, AN ACT TO GROW THE PROPERTY TAX BASE OF UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY FACILITATING PRIVATE DEVELOPER INVOLVEMENT IN CERTAIN PROJECT DEVELOPMENTS.

AN ACT TO GROW THE PROPERTY TAX BASE OF UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY FACILITATING PRIVATE DEVELOPER INVOLVEMENT IN CERTAIN PROJECT DEVELOPMENTS. SL 2026-12. Enacted June 22, 2026. Effective for taxes imposed for taxable years beginning on or after July 1, 2027.

Intro. by Lazzara, Johnson.GS 105
S 889 (2025-2026) PROPERTY TAX REAPPRAISAL MORATORIUM. Filed Apr 28 2026, AN ACT REQUIRING CERTAIN COUNTIES WITH REAPPRAISALS EFFECTIVE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2026, TO USE A SCHEDULE OF VALUES ADOPTED PRIOR TO THAT DATE FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR, REQUIRING THOSE COUNTIES TO USE THE 2026 SCHEDULE OF VALUES FOR 2027-2028 AND FUTURE FISCAL YEARS UNTIL THE COUNTY'S NEXT GENERAL REAPPRAISAL, AND REQUIRING COUNTY ASSESSORS TO PAY AN EXAMINATION FEE.

AN ACT REQUIRING CERTAIN COUNTIES WITH REAPPRAISALS EFFECTIVE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2026, TO USE A SCHEDULE OF VALUES ADOPTED PRIOR TO THAT DATE FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR, REQUIRING THOSE COUNTIES TO USE THE 2026 SCHEDULE OF VALUES FOR 2027-2028 AND FUTURE FISCAL YEARS UNTIL THE COUNTY'S NEXT GENERAL REAPPRAISAL, AND REQUIRING COUNTY ASSESSORS TO PAY AN EXAMINATION FEE. SL 2026-8. Enacted June 19, 2026. Section 2 is effective October 1, 2026. The remainder is effective June 19, 2026. 

Intro. by Berger, Jackson, Jarvis.GS 105

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ACTIONS ON BILLS

Actions on Bills: 2026-06-22

PUBLIC BILLS

H 34: STRENGTHEN MEDICAID PROVIDER CONTROLS. (NEW)

    Senate: Reptd Fav

H 83: REVISE LAWS ON MINORS/HUMAN TRAFFICKING. (NEW)

    House: Withdrawn From Com
    House: Placed On Cal For 06/23/2026

H 133: NC FARMLAND AND MILITARY PROTECTION ACT.

    Senate: Reptd Fav

H 162: PARKING LOT REFORM/STORMWATER CONTROL. (NEW)

    Senate: Reptd Fav

H 198: ABC OMNIBUS OF 2026. (NEW)

    Senate: Regular Message Sent To House
    House: Regular Message Received For Concurrence in S Com Sub

H 206: DPS/OTHER CHANGES. (NEW)

    Senate: Reptd Fav

H 258: WORKER SAFETY ACT OF 2026. (NEW)

    House: Signed by Gov. 6/22/2026
    House: Ch. SL 2026-13

H 301: SOCIAL MEDIA & AI SAFETY. (NEW)

    House: Withdrawn From Com
    House: Placed On Cal For 06/23/2026

H 315: PROHIBIT LITIGATION INVEST/AMEND WC BENEFITS. (NEW)

    House: Signed by Gov. 6/22/2026
    House: Ch. SL 2026-14

H 349: MODIFY HC POA/ADV DIRECT. (NEW)

    Senate: Reptd Fav

H 481: PAY EXCEPTIONS/SPECIAL SEPARATION ALLOWANCE. (NEW)

    House: Withdrawn From Com
    House: Placed On Cal For 06/23/2026

H 536: PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT MODS.

    House: Signed by Gov. 6/22/2026
    House: Ch. SL 2026-16

H 747: 2026 WILDLIFE RESOURCES CHANGES. (NEW)

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

H 936: ROBOCALL SOLICITATION MODIFICATIONS.

    House: Cal Pursuant 36(b)
    House: Placed On Cal For 06/24/2026
    House: Withdrawn From Cal
    House: Placed On Cal For 06/23/2026

H 1126: 2026 DST ADMIN/TECHNICAL/CLARIFYING CHANGES.-AB

    Senate: Reptd Fav

H 1173: JALEEYAH'S LAW.

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

H 1237: APPOINTMENTS & CORRECTIONS.

    House: Ratified
    House: Ch. SL 2026-10

S 280: DOMINIQUE MOODY ACT. (NEW)

    Senate: Regular Message Received For Concurrence in H Com Sub
    Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

S 401: NC FARM ACT OF 2025-2026. (NEW)

    Senate: Signed by Gov. 6/22/2026
    Senate: Ch. SL 2026-11

S 445: REGULATORY REFORM ACT OF 2026. (NEW)

    Senate: Withdrawn From Com
    Senate: Placed On Cal For 06/23/2026

S 474: ADJUST COUNTIES/REAPPRAISAL MORATORIIUM. (NEW)

    Senate: Withdrawn From Com
    Senate: Placed On Cal For 06/23/2026

S 484: CLARIFY TOURISM-RELATED EXPENDITURES. (NEW)

    Senate: Signed by Gov. 6/22/2026
    Senate: Ch. SL 2026-15

S 648: WINTER SPORTS SAFETY AND ACCIDENTS. (NEW)

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

S 695: INCENT DEVELOPMENT FINANCE DISTRICT FUNDING.

    Senate: Signed by Gov. 6/22/2026
    Senate: Ch. SL 2026-12

S 1001: COASTAL REGULATORY REFORM.

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

S 1041: PUBLIC WORKFORCE MODERNIZATION ACT.

    Senate: Regular Message Sent To House
    House: Regular Message Received From Senate

Actions on Bills: 2026-06-22

LOCAL BILLS

H 169: HAYWOOD/CHEROKEE/LELAND OCC. TAX. MODS. (NEW).

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

S 811: VARIOUS LOCAL PROVISIONS VIII. (NEW)

    Senate: Withdrawn From Com
    Senate: Placed On Cal For 06/23/2026

S 876: VARIOUS LOCAL PROVISIONS X. (NEW)

    Senate: Conf Com Appointed
    House: Conf Com Appointed

S 1074: EDEN/MILLS RIVER/GUILFORD ART 46 LOCAL ACT. (NEW)

    House: Withdrawn From Com
    House: Re-ref to the Com on Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

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