The Daily Bulletin: 2026-07-01

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The Daily Bulletin: 2026-07-01

PUBLIC/HOUSE BILLS
H 600 (2025-2026) RECOGNITION OF THE TUSCARORA. Filed Mar 31 2025, AN ACT TO RESTORE OFFICIAL RECOGNITION TO THE TUSCARORA AND TO PROVIDE THEM REPRESENTATION ON THE COMMISSION OF INDIAN AFFAIRS.

House committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes.

Changes the date set forth GS 71A-7.3 from which the Indians who comprise The Tuscarora Indians of Kahtenuaka Territories, whose ancestors signed treaties with the government of North Carolina and were granted the Indian Woods Reservation on the Roanoke River in Bertie County, are officially recognized under the statute as The Tuscarora Indians of Kahtenuaka Territories from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026. Makes a technical change. Extends the term of the member recommended by The Tuscarora Indians of Kahtenauaka Territories to serve on the American Indian Heritage Commission (Commission) from two years to three years, with the term expiring on June 30, 2029, in GS 143B-135.5.

Appropriates $5,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Administration for 2026-27 to assist the North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs with updating its website, materials, and other documentation to reflect the new membership of that Commission. Appropriates another $5,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources for 2026-27 for the same purpose for the Commission. Effective July 1, 2026.

Makes conforming change to effective date.

Intro. by Goodwin, Stevens, Cunningham, Penny.APPROP, GS 71A, GS 143B
H 1094 (2025-2026) FERRY DIV. AUDIT/DOT OMNIBUS. (NEW) Filed Apr 29 2026, AN ACT TO DIRECT THE OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE FERRY DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE TRANSPORTATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, AND TO MAKE OTHER CHANGES TO LAWS RELATED TO MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRANSPORTATION.

Conference report makes the following changes to the 5th edition.  

Section 16.

Adds definition of hazard (any condition, object, or circumstance, present on or near the roadway, that poses a potential risk to the safe operation of a commercial vehicle) to GS 20-146(f).

Intro. by Iler, Shepard.GS 20, GS 115C, GS 115D, GS 136, GS 143B, GS 153A, GS 159, GS 160A

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PUBLIC/SENATE BILLS
S 801 (2025-2026) ADDRESS CONFIDENTIALITY/STUDY & DL. (NEW) Filed Apr 21 2026, AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY PROGRAM TO EXPAND THE ADDRESS CONFIDENTIALITY PROGRAM TO INCLUDE CERTAIN MILITARY AND SPECIAL OPERATIONS PERSONNEL AND ALLOWING CERTAIN MILITARY AND SPECIAL OPERATIONS PERSONNEL TO BE ISSUED A SUBSTITUTE DRIVERS LICENSE OR SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARD.

Senate amendment to the 3rd edition makes the following changes.

Adds whereas clauses.

Expands upon the issues that the Task Force must consider when studying how to protect military personnel, special operations forces, elected officials, and others particularly susceptible to doxing or squatting by adding the following: (1) whether spouses, dependents, and other family members of susceptible individuals should also be covered by the protection program; (2) if expansion of the Address Confidentiality Program is not feasible, recommendations for a separate program leveraging the existing Program as the model to incorporate all best practices where appropriate; (3) recommendations for standard operating procedures for any protective program, including eligibility verification, recertification of eligibility, command validation for military personnel, and other criteria for reviewing applications for certification of participation, in any protective program, and recommendations for further study. Specifies that the study’s recommendations for legislative actions, includes potential enhancement of criminal laws and civil liability.

Amends proposed GS 20-37.03 by limiting the issuance of a drivers license or special identification card using a substitute address for special operations force members, to when it is required by a major military installation and is for overseas use only. Requires that the substitute address be the license holder’s certified permanent duty station (appears to intend). No longer requires the DMV to provide the residence address to law enforcement upon request.

Enacts new GS 132-1.15 requiring the custodian of any public record containing personal identifying information of a special operation forces member to redact or remove that record from any public-facing web-based database or application, to the extent the agency determines it is operationally feasible, when requested by the member in writing.

Allows the Taskforce to create a pilot program for eligible active-duty Department of Defense certified special Operations Forces personnel to evaluate the implementation of any program recommended under the act.

Makes Section 2 (enacting GS 20-37.03, and amending GS 132-1.7) and Section 3 (enacting new GS 132-1.15) effective January 1, 2027.

Intro. by McInnis, Lazzara, Britt.STUDY, GS 20, GS 132

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LOCAL/HOUSE BILLS
H 116 (2025-2026) JACKSONVILLE ANNEXATION & CONFORMING CHANGES. (NEW) Filed Feb 12 2025, AN ACT TO ANNEX INTO THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE CERTAIN PORTIONS OF MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, MARINE CORPS AIR STATION NEW RIVER, AND MARINE CORPS SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND AT STONES BAY AND THE NEW RIVER; AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES RELATED TO THAT ANNEXATION INTO THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE.

Conference report #2 to the 3rd edition removes the content of the previous edition and replaces it with the following. Changes the act’s titles.

Adds the described territories located at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, the Greater Sandy Run Training Area, Marine Corps Air Station New River, Marine Corps Special Operations Command at Stones Bay and the New River to the Jacksonville corporate limits. Species that the act does not create or increase any right for a city to regulate or influence activities of the federal government or any activities and operations occurring in or on the Base, Air Station, or Commands. Effective June 30, 2026. Specifies that property in the described territory as of January 1, 2026, is subject to municipal taxes for taxes imposed for taxable years beginning on or after July 1, 2026.

Requires that Jacksonville police officers exercise the power of arrest or any other powers invested to police officers in accordance with GS 15A-402(c) (concerning jurisdiction of city officers outside of their territory) and GS 160A-286 (extraterritorial jurisdiction of city policemen) only within 1 mile of the corporate city’s limit that lies north of NC Highway 24. Allows Jacksonville police officers to transport a person in custody to or from any place within the state for the person to attend criminal court proceedings, and allows the officers, while engaged in such transportation, to arrest persons at any place within the state for offenses occurring in connection with and incident to the transportation of persons in custody.

Prohibits Jacksonville from annexing any territory south of NC Highway 24.

Prohibits Jacksonville from exercising any powers granted to cities in GS Chapter 160D (Local Planning and Development Regulation) in any area beyond its contiguous corporate limits. Makes the City’s relinquishment of jurisdiction over the area beyond its contiguous corporate limits effective on the date this section becomes law; provided, however, the City’s development regulations and powers of enforcement remain in effect in that area until the time provided in GS 160D-202(h) (providing that when a city relinquishes jurisdiction over an area that it is regulating under GS Chapter 160D to a county, the city development regulations and powers of enforcement remain in effect until (1) the county has adopted such development regulation or (2) a period of 60 days has elapsed following the action by which the city relinquished jurisdiction, whichever is sooner).

Intro. by B. Jones.UNCODIFIED, Onslow
H 1220 (2025-2026) VARIOUS LOCAL PROVISIONS IX. (NEW) Filed May 4 2026, AN ACT TO REPEAL A PROVISION OF THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF STEDMAN CONCERNING SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; TO ALLOW MADISON COUNTY TO SIGN MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING WITH UNICOI, GREENE, AND COCKE COUNTIES; TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF STANLEY TO ALLOW THE TOWN MANAGER TO HIRE, SUSPEND, OR REMOVE TOWN EMPLOYEES OTHER THAN THE TOWN ATTORNEY; AND TO PROVIDE THE TOWN OF PINE KNOLL SHORES WITH THE AUTHORITY TO PLACE AIDS AND MARKERS TO NAVIGATION.

Conference report to the 3rd edition makes the following changes.

Removes Section 5, which added the specified territory to Jacksonville’s corporate limits. Makes conforming organizational changes and changes the act's long title.

Intro. by Wheatley.Carteret, Gaston, Madison, GS 75A

The Daily Bulletin: 2026-07-01

ACTIONS ON BILLS

Actions on Bills: 2026-07-01

PUBLIC BILLS

H 56: 2026 BUDGET TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS. (NEW)

    House: Conf Com Appointed
    Senate: Conf Com Appointed
    House: Conf Com Appointed
    Senate: Conf Com Appointed

H 133: NC FARMLAND AND MILITARY PROTECTION ACT.

    House: Ratified

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

    House: Ratified

H 206: DPS/OTHER CHANGES. (NEW)

    House: Ratified

H 268: ADDITIONAL CAPITAL APPROPRIATIONS. (NEW)

    House: Conf Com Appointed

H 308: 2026 CRIMINAL LAW CHANGES. (NEW)

    House: Conf Com Appointed

H 372: HOME-BASED BUSINESS FAIRNESS ACT. (NEW)

    House: Ratified

H 377: 2026 COURT CHANGES. (NEW)

    House: Conf Com Appointed

H 437: DRUG-FREE ZONES/UNAUTHORIZED PUBLIC CAMPING. (NEW)

    House: Ratified

H 517: MODIFY NONPROFIT CORP. ACT/CHARITABLE ORG.

    House: Ratified

H 562: HEALTHCARE INVESTMENT ACT. (NEW)

    House: Conf Com Appointed

H 600: RECOGNITION OF THE TUSCARORA.

    House: Reptd Fav Com Substitute
    House: Re-ref Com On State and Local Government

H 747: 2026 WILDLIFE RESOURCES CHANGES. (NEW)

    House: Concurred In S Com Sub
    House: Ordered Enrolled

H 920: VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSK CONSUMER PROT. ACT. (NEW)

    House: Concurred In S Com Sub
    House: Ordered Enrolled

H 925: CONSUMERS IN CRISIS PROTECTION ACT.

    House: Regular Message Sent To Senate
    Senate: Regular Message Received From House
    Senate: Passed 1st Reading
    Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

H 958: ELECTION LAW CHANGES.

    House: Regular Message Sent To Senate
    Senate: Regular Message Received From House
    Senate: Passed 1st Reading
    Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

H 1083: VOLUNTARY PORTABLE BENEFITS PLAN ACT.

    House: Regular Message Sent To Senate
    Senate: Regular Message Received From House
    Senate: Passed 1st Reading
    Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

H 1094: FERRY DIV. AUDIT/DOT OMNIBUS. (NEW)

    House: Conf Com Appointed
    Senate: Conf Com Appointed
    House: Conferees Changed
    Senate: Conf Com Reported
    Senate: Placed on Today's Calendar
    Senate: Conf Report Adopted
    House: Conf Com Reported
    House: Cal Pursuant Rule 44(d)
    House: Placed On Cal For 07/02/2026

H 1104: IMPROVE IVC PROCESS AND ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY. (NEW)

    House: Concurred In S Com Sub
    House: Ordered Enrolled

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

    House: Ratified

H 1173: JALEEYAH'S LAW.

    House: Concurred In S Com Sub
    House: Ordered Enrolled

H 1200: TAX-FREE FAMILY ESSENTIALS ACT.

    House: Regular Message Sent To Senate
    Senate: Regular Message Received From House
    Senate: Passed 1st Reading
    Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

H 1241: HONOR LOUIS MILFORD PATE JR.

    House: Ratified
    House: Ch. Res 2026-1

H 1242: MODERNIZE LAW OF THE LAND CLAUSE.

    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

S 257: 2026 APPROPRIATIONS ACT. (NEW)

    Senate: Conf Report Passed 2nd
    House: Conf Report Adopted 2nd
    Senate: Conf Report Passed 2nd
    House: Conf Report Adopted 2nd

S 355: SUPPORT THE DEPT. OF ADULT CORRECTION.-AB

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

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

    House: Conf Com Appointed

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

    House: Conf Report Adopted 3rd
    Senate: Conf Report Adopted 3rd
    Senate: Ordered Enrolled

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

    Senate: Ratified

S 675: CHARITABLE ORGS. PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT. (NEW)

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

S 801: ADDRESS CONFIDENTIALITY/STUDY & DL. (NEW)

    Senate: Reptd Fav
    Senate: Placed on Today's Calendar
    Senate: Amend Adopted A1
    Senate: Passed 2nd Reading
    Senate: Passed 3rd Reading
    Senate: Engrossed
    Senate: Special Message Sent To House
    House: Special Message Received From Senate
    House: Passed 1st Reading
    House: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

S 857: GSC UPDATE FUNERAL BOARD AND DOI LICENSING.

    Senate: Ratified

S 992: TRUTH IN TAXATION.

    House: Withdrawn From Cal
    House: Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

S 1041: PUBLIC WORKFORCE MODERNIZATION ACT.

    House: Special Message Sent To Senate
    Senate: Special Message Received For Concurrence in H Amend
    Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
    Senate: Withdrawn From Com
    Senate: Placed on Today's Calendar
    Senate: Concurred In H Amend S1041v4
    Senate: Ordered Enrolled

Actions on Bills: 2026-07-01

LOCAL BILLS

H 116: JACKSONVILLE ANNEXATION & CONFORMING CHANGES. (NEW)

    Senate: Conf Com Dismissed
    Senate: Conferees Reappointed
    House: Conf Com Dismissed
    House: Conferees Reappointed
    Senate: Conf Com #2 Reported
    Senate: Held As Material
    Senate: Placed On Cal For 07/02/2026
    House: Conf Com #2 Reported
    House: Ruled Material
    House: Cal Pursuant Rule 44(d)
    House: Placed On Cal For 07/02/2026

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

    Senate: Passed 3rd Reading
    Senate: Special Message Sent To House
    House: Special Message Received For Concurrence in S Com Sub
    House: Cal Pursuant 36(b)
    House: Placed On Cal For 07/02/2026

H 332: NASH/ROCKY MOUNT OCCUPANCY TAX CHANGES. (NEW)

    Senate: Passed 3rd Reading
    Senate: Engrossed
    Senate: Special Message Sent To House
    House: Special Message Received For Concurrence in S Com Sub
    House: Ruled Material
    House: Cal Pursuant 36(b)
    House: Placed On Cal For 07/02/2026

H 1040: PITT-GREENVILLE AIRPORT AUTHORITY CHANGES.

    Senate: Passed 3rd Reading
    Senate: Ordered Enrolled

H 1215: GARNER TOWN MGR./SETTLE CLAIMS. (New)

    Senate: Reptd Fav
    Senate: Placed on Today's Calendar
    Senate: Passed 2nd Reading
    Senate: Passed 3rd Reading
    Senate: Ordered Enrolled

H 1220: VARIOUS LOCAL PROVISIONS IX. (NEW)

    House: Conf Com Appointed
    Senate: Conf Com Appointed
    House: Conf Com Reported
    House: Ruled Material
    House: Cal Pursuant Rule 44(d)
    House: Placed On Cal For 07/02/2026
    Senate: Conf Com Reported

H 1222: RECORD DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL VOTES/BRUNSWICK.

    House: Concurred In S Amend SA1
    House: Ordered Enrolled

S 876: VARIOUS LOCAL PROVISIONS X. (NEW)

    House: Conf Report Adopted 3rd
    Senate: Conf Report Adopted 3rd
    Senate: Ordered Enrolled

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

    House: Passed 3rd Reading
    House: Ordered Enrolled

S 1076: ROCKY MOUNT/LOUISBURG UTILITY REV./ADVISORY (NEW)

    House: Regular Message Sent To Senate
    Senate: Regular Message Received For Concurrence in H Com Sub
    Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
    Senate: Withdrawn From Com
    Senate: Placed on Today's Calendar
    Senate: Concurred In H Com Sub
    Senate: Ordered Enrolled

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