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

Changes the new statutory section enacted from GS 159-42.2 to GS 159-33.3.

Amends the exception in subsection (a) to allow physical copies of the quarterly paid invoices to be made available for public viewing making it applicable to any local government (was, municipalities only) without a website. Also, amends the requirement for the placement of physical copies of the invoices mandating they be kept in a publicly accessible place at the local government’s administrative offices (was, in a binder for public viewing on a counter at the municipal building).

Makes technical changes to language in subsections (a) and (b).

Adds that the act applies to invoices paid on or after the effective date of July 1, 2025.