What the legislature did this week

Adjusts parts of North Carolina’s continuing state budget. It affects state agencies, programs, and others receiving or paying state funds or taxes.

Concurrence · Failed 0–37

Changes various rules applying to local governments in North Carolina. It affects the local governments and residents covered by those provisions.

Concurrence · Failed 0–37

Provides additional Medicaid funding and adds requirements for the program. It affects Medicaid agencies, providers, and people receiving Medicaid services.

Concurrence · Failed 0–37

Provides additional state funding for capital projects, affecting the agencies, institutions, or communities receiving project money.

Second reading · Passed 34–8

Changes administrative procedures or responsibilities of the State Board of Education, affecting the board and public education administration.

Amendment · Passed 42–0

Changes administrative procedures or responsibilities of the State Board of Education, affecting the board and public education administration.

Second reading · Passed 42–0

Changes how local boards of education are elected, affecting school board candidates, voters, and local election officials.

Final passage (3rd reading) · Passed 42–0

Makes various changes affecting certain local governments and the residents or organizations they serve.

Amendment · Passed 42–0

Adjournment Resolution

Sets when the General Assembly adjourns, affecting the schedule of the Senate and House.

2026 Court Changes

Makes changes to North Carolina’s court system for 2026, affecting courts and people who use them.

Healthcare Investment Act

Makes changes related to investment in health care, affecting health care organizations, investors, and patients.

SBOE Administrative Changes

Changes administrative procedures or responsibilities of the State Board of Education, affecting the board and public education administration.

Election Law Changes

Changes state election laws, affecting voters, candidates, political organizations, and election officials.

Rocky Mount ETJ

Changes Rocky Mount’s authority or boundaries for governing land outside city limits, affecting the city and property owners in that area.