In plain English
Removes the state's 2030 target for cutting power plant carbon emissions and lets utilities charge customers for new power plants while they are still being built. Supporters say it lowers long-run costs; opponents say it shifts construction risk onto ratepayers.
- Status
- Became law over veto
- Origin
- Senate
- Last action
- Senate veto override succeeded
- Date
- Jul 29, 2025
Sponsors
- REddie Settleprimary
Votes
- House · Veto overrideJul 29, 2025
House vote to override the Governor's veto
A vote to enact the bill despite the Governor's veto. NC requires three-fifths of members present and voting.
Passed 70 yes · 45 no · 5 not voting
Three-fifths of the 115 members voting is 69. The override cleared it by 1 vote.
- Senate · Veto overrideJul 29, 2025
Senate vote to override the Governor's veto
A vote to enact the bill despite the Governor's veto. NC requires three-fifths of members present and voting.
Passed 30 yes · 18 no · 2 not voting
Three-fifths of the 48 members voting is 29. The override cleared it by 1 vote.
- Senate · Final passage (3rd reading)Apr 24, 2025
Third reading, passage of the bill
The final vote on whether the bill passes this chamber.
Passed 30 yes · 18 no · 2 not voting