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.
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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.
NC Political News Briefs
Today’s briefs include the signed state budget, election law legislation, DEQ rulemaking, upcoming legislative meetings and State Board of Elections comment periods.
DEQ opens comment period on water treatment oversight rule
DEQ is accepting public comments through Aug. 31 on proposed rule changes affecting oversight of certain supplemental water treatment facilities.
Election law changes bill moves to Senate Rules
House Bill 958, a wide-ranging election law bill, remains in Senate Rules after passing the House and receiving first reading in the Senate.
Stein signs 2026 state budget into law
Gov. Josh Stein signed Senate Bill 257 into law July 7, enacting North Carolina’s 2026 state budget and signing a related budget technical corrections bill.
NC Political News Briefs
Today’s NC Political News briefs include voter registration mailing concerns, campaign finance rulemaking, absentee ballot rules and recent legislative action.
Crypto kiosk consumer protection bill sent to governor
House Bill 920, the Virtual Currency Kiosk Consumer Protection Act, was ratified July 2 and presented to Gov. Josh Stein on July 6.
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 bills on law enforcement, trafficking, taxes and water systems
Gov. Josh Stein signed four bills July 2 involving law enforcement retirees, human trafficking, tax changes, senior fraud protections and water and wastewater systems.
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.
Today’s NC Political News briefs
Today’s briefs include a state budget bill sent to the governor, voter registration mailing guidance, tax legislation, environmental rulemaking and public health heat guidance.