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State Government / North Carolina / Legislation / SB 257

SB 257Session 2025SenateBecame law

2026 Appropriations Act.

No separate plain-language summary is currently available from the source.

Latest development · Jul 7, 2026

Signed by Gov. 7/7/2026

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Session
2025
Introduced
Mar 10, 2025
Latest passage
May 22, 2025
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ADAP; ADMIN. HEARINGS OFFICE; ADMINISTRATION DEPT.; ADVERTISING & MARKETING; AGRICULTURE; AGRICULTURE DEPT.; AIDS; ANESTHESIOLOGY; ANIMALS; AOC; APPOINTMENTS; APPRENTICESHIPS; APPROPRIATIONS; AQUARIUMS; ARCHAEOLOGY; ARMED FORCES; ARTS; ASSAULT; ATTORNEYS; AUDITING & AUDITS; AUTHORITIES; BANKING COMN.; BANKS; BIOTECHNOLOGY; BOARDS; BRIDGES; BUDGET & MANAGEMENT OFFICE; BUDGETING; BUILDING CODE COUNCIL; BUILDING CODES; BUILDINGS; CAPITAL FACILITIES AGENCY; CAPITAL SPENDING; CEMETERIES; CERTIFICATES OF NEED; CHARTER SCHOOLS; CHILD CUSTODY; CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS; CLINICS; COASTAL RESOURCES; COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES; COMMERCE; COMMERCE DEPT.; COMMISSIONS; COMMUNICATIONS; COMMUNITY COLLEGES; COMMUNITY COLLEGES BOARD; COMMUNITY COLLEGES OFFICE; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; COMPUTERS; CONFIDENTIALITY; CONSERVATION; CONSTRUCTION; CONSUMER PROTECTION; CONTRACTS; CORPORATIONSDISPOSAL; CAPE FEAR RIVER; ARTS COUNCIL; SUPERIOR COURT; PLANTS & TREES; AGRICULTURE BOARD; BIOTECHNOLOGY CENTER; CHAPTERED; GOLDEN L.E.A.FFOR-PROFIT; 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TELESERVICES; TESTING; TEXTBOOK COMN.; TEXTBOOKS; TIMBER; TIRES; TITLES; TOBACCO; TRANSPORTATION; TRANSPORTATION DEPT.; TRIBES & TRIBAL GOVERNMENT; TSERS; TSERS BOARD; TUITION; UNC; UNC BOARD OF GOVERNORS; UNEMPLOYMENT; UTILITIES; UTILITIES COMN.; VETERANS; VICTIMS RIGHTS; VOCATIONAL EDUCATION; WAREHOUSING; WASTE MANAGEMENT; WATER & SEWER SYSTEMS; WATER RESOURCES; WILDLIFE RESOURCES COMN.; WOMEN; WORK SAFETY; WORKERS COMPENSATION; ZOOS; LOTTERY COMN.; LOTTERY FUND; DISTRICT ATTORNEYS; BRUNSWICK COUNTY; COLUMBUS COUNTY; WAKE COUNTY; RECORDS; HIGHWAY FUND; SAMPSON COUNTY; SUBSTANCE ABUSE; PAMLICO COUNTY; RALEIGH; FORSYTH COUNTY; FAIR BLUFF; WINSTON-SALEM; SUICIDE; TAXESSTATE BOARD OF; EDUCATIONAL TESTING; ELECTIONS; ELECTIONSSTATE BOARD OF; ELECTRICITY GENERATION & DISTRIBUTION; ELECTRONIC COMMERCE; ELEMENTARY EDUCATION; EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT; EMERGENCY SERVICES; EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES; EMINENT DOMAIN; EMPLOYMENT; ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING; ENGINEERS & SURVEYORS BOARD; ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY; ENVIRONMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMN.; EROSION; ESL; ETHICS; EVIDENCE; EXPLOSIVES; EXTRATERRITORIALITY; FEES; FERRIES; FILM INDUSTRY; FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS; FINANCIAL SERVICES; FINES & PENALTIES; FIREFIGHTERS & FIREFIGHTING; FIREWORKS; FISH & WILDLIFE; FISHERIES; FISHERIES PRODUCTS; FOODS & BEVERAGES; FOREST PRODUCTS; FORESTRY; FOSTER CARE; FRAUD; FUNDING; FUNDS & ACCOUNTS; GAMING; GENERAL ASSEMBLY; GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS COMN.; GOVERNOR; GOVERNOR'S CRIME COMN.; GRANTS; GUARDIANSHIP; HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES; HEALTH DEPTS.; HEALTH SERVICES; HIGHER EDUCATION; HIGHWAY TRUST FUND; HISTORIC SITES & MONUMENTS; HISTORICAL COMN.; HOME HEALTH CARE; HOSPITALS; HOTELS & MOTELS; HOUSING; HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY; HUMAN RELATIONS COMN.; ID SYSTEMS; INDIGENT DEFENSE COMN.; INDIGENTS; INDUSTRIAL COMN.; INDUSTRIAL LOCATION; INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY; INFRASTRUCTURE; INSPECTIONS; INSURANCE; INSURANCE DEPT.; INSURANCEUNEMPLOYMENT; INTERNET; INTERNSHIPS; INVESTIGATIONS; INVESTMENTS; JAILS; JUDGES; JUDICIAL DEPT.; JUSTICE DEPT.; JUVENILE INSTITUTIONS; KINDERGARTEN; LABOR DEPT.; LABORATORIES; LAKES & RIVERS; LANGUAGES; LAW ENFORCEMENT; LDC; RENTALS & LEASING; LGERS; LIBRARIES; LICENSE PLATES; LICENSES & PERMITS; LICENSING & CERTIFICATION; LITERACY; LOANS; LOCAL GOVERNMENT; LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMN.; LOTTERY; LT. GOVERNOR; MAGISTRATES; MANAGED CARE; MANUFACTURING; MEDICAID; MEDICAL BOARD; MEDICAL EXAMINERS; MEDICAL RECORDS; MEMBERSHIP; MENTAL HEALTH; MINORITIES; MINORS; MORATORIUMS; MOTOR VEHICLES; MOTORCYCLES & MOPEDS; MUNICIPALITIES; NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS; NURSES & NURSING; NUTRITION; OCCUPATIONS; ORGANIZED LABOR; PARKS & RECREATION AREAS; PAROLE COMN.; PAROLE & PROBATION; PARTNERSHIPS; PERSONNEL; PHARMACEUTICALS; PHARMACISTS & PHARMACIES; PHYSICIANS; PILOT PROGRAMS; PLANNING & ZONING; POLLUTION; POVERTY; PREGNANCY; PRESENTED; PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE; PRINCIPALS; PRISON LABOR; INMATES; PRIVACY; PRIVATE SCHOOLS; PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION; PROPERTY; PSYCHIATRY; PUBLIC; PUBLIC DEFENDERS; PUBLIC HEALTH; PUBLIC INSTRUCTION DEPT.; PUBLIC OFFICIALS; PURCHASING; RAILROAD BOARD; RAILROADS; RATIFIED; REAL ESTATE; REAL ESTATE COMN.; RECREATION & LEISURE; RECYCLING; RELIGION & RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS; REPORTING; REPORTS; RESEARCH; RESCUE SQUADS; RESOLUTIONS

Document type

Bill

Sponsors

Primary sponsors are listed before cosponsors and other sponsoring entities.

Primary sponsorHise
Primary sponsor

Jackson

cosponsorLee
cosponsorSanderson

Action timeline

Newest action first. Action language is supplied by the state source.

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  1. Jul 7, 2026

    Signed by Gov. 7/7/2026

    Executive SignatureExecutive Office of the Governor
  2. Jul 7, 2026

    Ch. SL 2026-41

    Became LawExecutive Office of the Governor
  3. Jul 2, 2026

    Conf Report Adopted 3rd

    House
  4. Jul 2, 2026

    Conf Report Adopted 3rd

    Senate
  5. Jul 2, 2026

    Ordered Enrolled

    Senate
  6. Jul 2, 2026

    Ratified

    Executive Office of the Governor
  7. Jul 2, 2026

    Pres. To Gov. 7/2/2026

    Executive ReceiptExecutive Office of the Governor
  8. Jul 1, 2026

    Conf Report Passed 2nd

    Senate
  9. Jul 1, 2026

    Conf Report Adopted 2nd

    House
  10. Jun 30, 2026

    Conf Com Reported

    Senate
  11. Jun 30, 2026

    Held As Material

    Senate
  12. Jun 30, 2026

    Placed On Cal For 07/01/2026

    Senate
  13. Jun 30, 2026

    Conf Com Reported

    House
  14. Jun 30, 2026

    Ruled Material

    House
  15. Jun 30, 2026

    Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

    Referral CommitteeHouse
  16. Jun 30, 2026

    Withdrawn From Com

    House
  17. Jun 30, 2026

    Placed On Cal For 07/01/2026

    House
  18. Jun 29, 2026

    Conf Com Dismissed

    House
  19. Jun 29, 2026

    Conferees Reappointed

    House
  20. Jun 29, 2026

    Conferees Changed

    House
  21. Jun 29, 2026

    Conf Com Dismissed

    Senate
  22. Jun 29, 2026

    Conferees Reappointed

    Senate
  23. Jun 5, 2025

    Conf Com Appointed

    House
  24. Jun 3, 2025

    Failed Concur In H Com Sub

    Senate
  25. Jun 3, 2025

    Conf Com Appointed

    Senate
  26. Jun 2, 2025

    Withdrawn From Com

    Senate
  27. Jun 2, 2025

    Placed On Cal For 06/03/2025

    Senate
  28. May 27, 2025

    Regular Message Received For Concurrence in H Com Sub

    Senate
  29. May 27, 2025

    Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

    Referral CommitteeSenate
  30. May 23, 2025

    Regular Message Sent To Senate

    House
  31. May 22, 2025

    Amend Adopted A46

    Amendment PassageHouse
  32. May 22, 2025

    Passed 3rd Reading

    PassageReading 3House
  33. May 22, 2025

    Ordered Engrossed

    House
  34. May 21, 2025

    Reptd Fav

    Committee Passage FavorableHouse
  35. May 21, 2025

    Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)

    House
  36. May 21, 2025

    Added to Calendar

    House
  37. May 21, 2025

    Amend Failed A1

    Amendment FailureHouse
  38. May 21, 2025

    Amend Failed A2

    Amendment FailureHouse
  39. May 21, 2025

    Amend Failed A3

    Amendment FailureHouse
  40. May 21, 2025

    Amend Failed A4

    Amendment FailureHouse
  41. May 21, 2025

    Amend Failed A5

    Amendment FailureHouse
  42. May 21, 2025

    Amend Failed A6

    Amendment FailureHouse
  43. May 21, 2025

    Amend Failed A7

    Amendment FailureHouse
  44. May 21, 2025

    Amend Failed A8

    Amendment FailureHouse
  45. May 21, 2025

    Amend Failed A9

    Amendment FailureHouse
  46. May 21, 2025

    Amend Adopted A10

    Amendment PassageHouse
  47. May 21, 2025

    Amend Failed A12

    Amendment FailureHouse
  48. May 21, 2025

    Amend Failed A13

    Amendment FailureHouse
  49. May 21, 2025

    Amend Failed A14

    Amendment FailureHouse
  50. May 21, 2025

    Amend Failed A15

    Amendment FailureHouse
  51. May 21, 2025

    Amend Failed A17

    Amendment FailureHouse
  52. May 21, 2025

    Amend Failed A11

    Amendment FailureHouse
  53. May 21, 2025

    Amend Failed A16

    Amendment FailureHouse
  54. May 21, 2025

    Amend Failed A18

    Amendment FailureHouse
  55. May 21, 2025

    Amend Failed A19

    Amendment FailureHouse
  56. May 21, 2025

    Amend Failed A20

    Amendment FailureHouse
  57. May 21, 2025

    Amend Failed A21

    Amendment FailureHouse
  58. May 21, 2025

    Amendment Withdrawn A22

    Amendment WithdrawalHouse
  59. May 21, 2025

    Amend Failed A24

    Amendment FailureHouse
  60. May 21, 2025

    Amend Failed A25

    Amendment FailureHouse
  61. May 21, 2025

    Amend Failed A26

    Amendment FailureHouse
  62. May 21, 2025

    Amend Failed A27

    Amendment FailureHouse
  63. May 21, 2025

    Amend Failed A28

    Amendment FailureHouse
  64. May 21, 2025

    Amend Failed A29

    Amendment FailureHouse
  65. May 21, 2025

    Amend Failed A30

    Amendment FailureHouse
  66. May 21, 2025

    Amend Failed A31

    Amendment FailureHouse
  67. May 21, 2025

    Amend Failed A32

    Amendment FailureHouse
  68. May 21, 2025

    Amend Failed A33

    Amendment FailureHouse
  69. May 21, 2025

    Amend Failed A34

    Amendment FailureHouse
  70. May 21, 2025

    Amend Failed A35

    Amendment FailureHouse
  71. May 21, 2025

    Amend Failed A36

    Amendment FailureHouse
  72. May 21, 2025

    Amend Failed A37

    Amendment FailureHouse
  73. May 21, 2025

    Amend Adopted A38

    Amendment PassageHouse
  74. May 21, 2025

    Amend Failed A39

    Amendment FailureHouse
  75. May 21, 2025

    Amend Failed A40

    Amendment FailureHouse
  76. May 21, 2025

    Amend Tabled A41

    House
  77. May 21, 2025

    Amend Tabled A42

    House
  78. May 21, 2025

    Amend Adopted A43

    Amendment PassageHouse
  79. May 21, 2025

    Amend Failed A44

    Amendment FailureHouse
  80. May 21, 2025

    Amend Tabled A45

    House
  81. May 21, 2025

    Amend Adopted A23

    Amendment PassageHouse
  82. May 21, 2025

    Passed 2nd Reading

    Reading 2House
  83. May 20, 2025

    Reptd Fav

    Committee Passage FavorableHouse
  84. May 20, 2025

    Re-ref Com On Appropriations

    Referral CommitteeHouse
  85. May 20, 2025

    Reptd Fav Com Sub 2

    Committee Passage FavorableHouse
  86. May 20, 2025

    Re-ref Com On Pensions and Retirement

    Referral CommitteeHouse
  87. May 19, 2025

    Reptd Fav Com Substitute

    Committee Passage FavorableHouse
  88. May 19, 2025

    Ruled Material

    House
  89. May 19, 2025

    Re-ref Com On Finance

    Referral CommitteeHouse
  90. May 15, 2025

    Serial Referral To Appropriations Stricken

    House
  91. May 15, 2025

    Serial Referral To Pensions and Retirement Stricken

    House
  92. May 15, 2025

    Withdrawn From Com

    House
  93. May 15, 2025

    Re-ref to the Com on Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House, if favorable, Finance, if favorable, Appropriations, if favorable, Pensions and Retirement

    Referral CommitteeHouse
  94. May 14, 2025

    Serial Referral To Pensions and Retirement Stricken

    House
  95. May 14, 2025

    Withdrawn From Com

    House
  96. May 14, 2025

    Re-ref to the Com on Finance, if favorable, Appropriations, if favorable, Pensions and Retirement

    Referral CommitteeHouse
  97. Apr 29, 2025

    Passed 1st Reading

    Reading 1House
  98. Apr 29, 2025

    Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Finance, if favorable, Pensions and Retirement

    Referral CommitteeHouse
  99. Apr 28, 2025

    Regular Message Sent To House

    Senate
  100. Apr 28, 2025

    Regular Message Received From Senate

    House

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