Court changes bill sent to Gov. Stein after divided House vote
A broad court administration bill was sent to Gov. Josh Stein after passing the House 62-45.
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NC Senate advances 51-page budget corrections package
A 51-page conference report advancing in the Senate would revise state spending and administrative provisions across several departments.
NC Senate passes election administration bill extending ballot-cure deadline
A unanimously approved Senate bill would extend the deadline for correcting certain absentee-ballot problems from three to five business days after an election.
NC Senate passes bill changing early voting, election audits and campaign-finance rules
The Senate approved an amended election bill that would change early-voting periods, institute recurring county election audits and increase campaign-finance reporting thresholds.
NC lawmakers reconvene with veto, election and budget-related matters eligible
North Carolina lawmakers returned Monday under a July adjournment resolution that limits eligible matters to categories including budget-related bills, veto overrides, election laws, appointments and conference reports.
Funeral Board and insurance licensing bill becomes law
Senate Bill 857 became Session Law 2026-48, updating state law involving the Funeral Board, funeral service licensing and Department of Insurance-related provisions.
Nonprofit corporation and charitable organization bill becomes law
House Bill 517 became Session Law 2026-52, updating state law on nonprofit corporations, charitable organization disclosures and emergency video provisions.
Home-based business bill becomes state law
House Bill 372 became Session Law 2026-51, limiting city regulation of no-impact home-based businesses and changing several HOA and condominium association rules.
Crypto kiosk consumer protection bill becomes law
House Bill 920 became Session Law 2026-45, creating new statewide rules for virtual currency kiosk operators in North Carolina.
Adult correction bill becomes North Carolina law
Senate Bill 355 became Session Law 2026-44 on July 8, making statewide changes involving adult correction, probation, prison security and monitoring.
Budget technical corrections bill sent to governor
House Bill 56, the 2026 Budget Technical Corrections bill, was ratified and presented to Gov. Josh Stein on July 2 after final legislative votes.
Stein signs public safety, housing and state workforce bills
Gov. Josh Stein signed four bills into law addressing gang activity, involuntary commitment, housing development rules, stormwater incentives and state government employment.