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Weekly digest of North Carolina state bill activity: what passed, what was signed, what was vetoed.

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North Carolina Legislature Weekly August 18: North Carolina Governor Vetoes Election Law and Court Changes Bills
Created: August 18th, 2026 - 08:05 PT
Script

Here is today's North Carolina Legislature Weekly for Tuesday August 18th. The most consequential development is the governor’s rejection of two bills that had reached his desk last week. Yesterday, the General Assembly received House Bill 958, Election Law Changes, back from the governor with a veto. That makes election policy the leading unresolved issue in this week’s activity. The bill had been one of the major measures awaiting executive action, alongside House Bill 834 concerning State Board of Elections administration. The activity record does not provide the text or specific provisions of House Bill 958, but its veto means supporters now must decide whether to pursue an override, negotiate a revised proposal, or leave the issue for a later session. [1]

Also yesterday, the legislature received the governor’s veto of House Bill 377, 2026 Court Changes. Like the elections bill, this measure had cleared the legislature and was presented to the governor earlier this month. Its title indicates proposed changes affecting the court system, but the weekly record does not detail those provisions. The two new vetoes bring the session total to six, up from four in last week’s report. They also represent a significant shift from last week, when these bills were still awaiting executive decisions. [2]

Four other bills from that same final group became law last Monday, August 11th. Senate Bill 445, the Regulatory Reform Act of 2026, is now Session Law 2026-59. Regulatory-reform legislation can have broad practical effects because it may change how businesses, professions, state agencies, and local governments handle permits, rules, compliance, or other administrative requirements. The tracker does not spell out the individual changes in this package, but its enactment makes it the most wide-ranging new statewide policy outcome of the week. [3]

House Bill 834, State Board of Elections Administrative Changes, also became law as Session Law 2026-60. While House Bill 958 was vetoed, this separate elections-administration measure cleared the governor and will now move into implementation. That split outcome is important: lawmakers succeeded in changing some aspects of State Board of Elections administration, while the broader or separate election-law proposal remains blocked unless an override effort develops. [4]

The remaining enacted bills focus on budget implementation. House Bill 562, Budget Technical Corrections Modifications, became Session Law 2026-58, and House Bill 268, 2026 Budget Technical Corrections II, became Session Law 2026-61. Technical corrections may not be high-profile, but they are part of making the state budget work in practice. They can clarify language, correct drafting errors, and adjust the details agencies need to administer appropriations and programs. [5]

The larger trend is a final-stage divide between enactment and executive resistance. Four measures became law, bringing the session’s total to 202, while two consequential bills were vetoed. With the General Assembly in end-of-session mode, the next question is not likely to be a rush of new legislation. It is whether leaders return to Raleigh with enough support to attempt overrides, particularly on election policy and court changes, or whether those disputes carry into the next legislative cycle. Thank you for listening to North Carolina Legislature Weekly from The Daily FM. See you tomorrow! [6]

Source Evidence
  1. North Carolina Legislature — weekly bill activity
    ...e law (4):
- S445 — Regulatory Reform Act of 2026 — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-59 (2026-08-11)
- H834 — SBOE Administrative Changes — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-60 (2026-08-11)
- H562 — Budget Technical Corrections Modifications — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-58 (2026-08-11)
- H268 — 2026 Budget Technical Corrections - II — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-61 (2026-08-11)

Vetoed (2):
- H958 — Election Law Changes — vetoed
  Last action: Received from the Governor (2026-08-17)
- H377 — 2026 Court Changes — vetoed
  Last action: Received from the Governor (2026-08-17)

Session snapshot (2025-2026 Session): 2338 bills tracked — 202 became law, 1837 introduced, 293 passed one chamber, 6 vetoed.
  2. North Carolina Legislature — weekly bill activity
    ...(4):
- S445 — Regulatory Reform Act of 2026 — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-59 (2026-08-11)
- H834 — SBOE Administrative Changes — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-60 (2026-08-11)
- H562 — Budget Technical Corrections Modifications — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-58 (2026-08-11)
- H268 — 2026 Budget Technical Corrections - II — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-61 (2026-08-11)

Vetoed (2):
- H958 — Election Law Changes — vetoed
  Last action: Received from the Governor (2026-08-17)
- H377 — 2026 Court Changes — vetoed
  Last action: Received from the Governor (2026-08-17)

Session snapshot (2025-2026 Session): 2338 bills tracked — 202 became law, 1837 introduced, 293 passed one chamber, 6 vetoed.
  3. North Carolina Legislature — weekly bill activity
    .../ became law (4):
- S445 — Regulatory Reform Act of 2026 — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-59 (2026-08-11)
- H834 — SBOE Administrative Changes — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-60 (2026-08-11)
- H562 — Budget Technical Corrections Modifications — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-58 (2026-08-11)
- H268 — 2026 Budget Technical Corrections - II — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-61 (2026-08-11)

Vetoed (2):
- H958 — Election Law Changes — vetoed
  Last action: Received from the Governor (2026-08-17)
- H377 — 2026 Court Changes — vetoed
  Last action: Received from the Governor (2026-08-17)

Session snapshot (2025-2026 Session): 2338 bills tracked — 202 became law, 1837 introduced, 293 passed one chamber, 6 vetoed.
  4. North Carolina Legislature — weekly bill activity
    ...This week — signed into law / became law: 4, vetoed: 2.

Signed into law / became law (4):
- S445 — Regulatory Reform Act of 2026 — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-59 (2026-08-11)
- H834 — SBOE Administrative Changes — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-60 (2026-08-11)
- H562 — Budget Technical Corrections Modifications — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-58 (2026-08-11)
- H268 — 2026 Budget Technical Corrections - II — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-61 (2026-08-11)

Vetoed (2):
- H958 — Election Law Changes — vetoed
  Last action: Received from the Governor (2026-08-17)
- H377 — 2026 Court Changes — vetoed
  Last action: Received from the Governor (2026-08-17)

Session snapshot (2025-2026 Session): 2338 bills tracked — 202 became law, 1837 introduced, 293 passed one chamber, 6 vetoed.
  5. North Carolina Legislature — weekly bill activity
    .../ became law: 4, vetoed: 2.

Signed into law / became law (4):
- S445 — Regulatory Reform Act of 2026 — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-59 (2026-08-11)
- H834 — SBOE Administrative Changes — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-60 (2026-08-11)
- H562 — Budget Technical Corrections Modifications — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-58 (2026-08-11)
- H268 — 2026 Budget Technical Corrections - II — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-61 (2026-08-11)

Vetoed (2):
- H958 — Election Law Changes — vetoed
  Last action: Received from the Governor (2026-08-17)
- H377 — 2026 Court Changes — vetoed
  Last action: Received from the Governor (2026-08-17)

Session snapshot (2025-2026 Session): 2338 bills tracked — 202 became law, 1837 introduced, 293 passed one chamber, 6 vetoed.
  6. North Carolina Legislature — weekly bill activity
    .../ became law (4):
- S445 — Regulatory Reform Act of 2026 — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-59 (2026-08-11)
- H834 — SBOE Administrative Changes — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-60 (2026-08-11)
- H562 — Budget Technical Corrections Modifications — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-58 (2026-08-11)
- H268 — 2026 Budget Technical Corrections - II — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-61 (2026-08-11)

Vetoed (2):
- H958 — Election Law Changes — vetoed
  Last action: Received from the Governor (2026-08-17)
- H377 — 2026 Court Changes — vetoed
  Last action: Received from the Governor (2026-08-17)

Session snapshot (2025-2026 Session): 2338 bills tracked — 202 became law, 1837 introduced, 293 passed one chamber, 6 vetoed.
Sources
    North Carolina Legislature Weekly August 11: North Carolina Election Bills and Regulatory Reform Await Governor’s Decision
    Created: August 11th, 2026 - 08:05 PT
    Script

    Here is today's North Carolina Legislature Weekly for Tuesday August 11th. The General Assembly’s most consequential fresh outcomes are six bills now awaiting the governor’s decision, including measures on election administration, regulatory policy, court operations, and budget corrections. House Bill 958, Election Law Changes, was presented to the governor last Friday, along with House Bill 834, State Board of Elections Administrative Changes. Those two bills make election policy the clearest substantive focus of the week’s final legislative actions. The activity record does not describe their provisions, but the titles indicate lawmakers have acted on both broader election-law changes and the administration of the State Board of Elections. The governor can now sign them, veto them, or allow them to become law without a signature. [1]

    Senate Bill 445, the Regulatory Reform Act of 2026, also passed both chambers and was sent to the governor last Thursday. Regulatory-reform packages can affect how businesses, professions, local governments, and state agencies deal with permits, compliance requirements, and administrative rules. Without bill text in this week’s activity summary, the specific policy changes are not clear, but its final passage makes it one of the more consequential measures still awaiting executive action. [2]

    Three other bills sent to the governor last Friday concern government operations. House Bill 377, 2026 Court Changes, signals potential adjustments to the state court system. House Bill 562, Budget Technical Corrections Modifications, and House Bill 268, 2026 Budget Technical Corrections II, both continue the legislature’s post-budget work. Technical-corrections bills may sound routine, but they can be important: they clarify language, repair drafting problems, and make targeted adjustments needed to carry out the appropriations law enacted earlier this summer. Their movement suggests lawmakers are still refining implementation details even as the session winds down. [3]

    Five measures became law last week, though most were local, ceremonial, or procedural rather than broad statewide policy changes. House Bill 147, Various Local Provisions XI, became Session Law 2026-57 last Thursday. House Bill 116, Jacksonville Annexation and Conforming Changes, became Session Law 2026-56 the same day. These laws affect local governance matters, with the Jacksonville measure specifically addressing annexation and related legal updates. [4]

    The legislature also completed its adjournment and appointments work. Senate Bill 1091, the Adjournment Resolution, became Chapter Resolution 2026-6 last Thursday, formalizing the legislature’s schedule and end-of-session arrangements. Senate Bill 1092, 2026 Senate and House Appointments, became Session Law 2026-55, finalizing legislative appointments to public bodies. House Bill 1245, honoring the 250th anniversary and North Carolina’s role, was adopted last Wednesday. [5]

    One bill passed a single chamber: House Bill 199, Authorize Municipal Deannexation, passed the House last Thursday and now sits in the Senate Rules and Operations Committee. It would authorize a process for removing property from a municipality’s boundaries, an issue with direct implications for affected residents, local tax bases, and municipal services. [6]

    The week’s pattern is a late-session combination of election policy, administrative cleanup, local legislation, and formal adjournment. With 198 bills now enacted this session and six more on the governor’s desk, the next major developments will come from the governor’s decisions rather than a large new wave of floor votes. Thank you for listening to North Carolina Legislature Weekly from The Daily FM. See you tomorrow! [7]

    Source Evidence
    1. North Carolina Legislature — weekly bill activity
      ...k — signed into law / became law: 5, passed both chambers — headed to the governor: 6, passed a chamber: 1.

Signed into law / became law (5):
- S1091 — Adjournment Resolution — became law
  Last action: Ch. Res 2026-6 (2026-08-06)
- S1092 — 2026 Senate & House Appointments — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-55 (2026-08-06)
- H1245 — Honor 250th Anniversary and NC's Role — became law
  Last action: Adopted (2026-08-05)
- H147 — Various Local Provisions XI — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-57 (2026-08-06)
- H116 — Jacksonville Annexation & Conforming Changes — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-56 (2026-08-06)

Passed both chambers — headed to the Governor (6):
- S445 — Regulatory Reform Act of 2026 — passed both chambers
  Last action: Pres. To Gov. 8/6/2026 (2026-08-06)
- H958 — Election Law Changes — passed both chambers
  Last action: Pre...
    2. North Carolina Legislature — weekly bill activity
      ...5, passed both chambers — headed to the governor: 6, passed a chamber: 1.

Signed into law / became law (5):
- S1091 — Adjournment Resolution — became law
  Last action: Ch. Res 2026-6 (2026-08-06)
- S1092 — 2026 Senate & House Appointments — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-55 (2026-08-06)
- H1245 — Honor 250th Anniversary and NC's Role — became law
  Last action: Adopted (2026-08-05)
- H147 — Various Local Provisions XI — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-57 (2026-08-06)
- H116 — Jacksonville Annexation & Conforming Changes — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-56 (2026-08-06)

Passed both chambers — headed to the Governor (6):
- S445 — Regulatory Reform Act of 2026 — passed both chambers
  Last action: Pres. To Gov. 8/6/2026 (2026-08-06)
- H958 — Election Law Changes — passed both chambers
  Last action: Pres. To Gov. 8/7/2026 (2026-08-07)
-...
    3. North Carolina Legislature — weekly bill activity
      ...ion: Pres. To Gov. 8/7/2026 (2026-08-07)
- H834 — SBOE Administrative Changes — passed both chambers
  Last action: Pres. To Gov. 8/7/2026 (2026-08-07)
- H562 — Budget Technical Corrections Modifications — passed both chambers
  Last action: Pres. To Gov. 8/7/2026 (2026-08-07)
- H377 — 2026 Court Changes — passed both chambers
  Last action: Pres. To Gov. 8/7/2026 (2026-08-07)
- H268 — 2026 Budget Technical Corrections - II — passed both chambers
  Last action: Pres. To Gov. 8/7/2026 (2026-08-07)

Passed a chamber (1):
- H199 — Authorize Municipal Deannexation — passed the House
  Last action: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (2026-08-06)

Session snapshot (2025-2026 Session): 2338 bills tracked — 198 became law, 1837 introduced, 6 passed both chambers, 293 passed one chamber, 4 vetoed.
    4. North Carolina Legislature — weekly bill activity
      ...arolina state legislature — bill activity from 2026-08-04 to 2026-08-11.

This week — signed into law / became law: 5, passed both chambers — headed to the governor: 6, passed a chamber: 1.

Signed into law / became law (5):
- S1091 — Adjournment Resolution — became law
  Last action: Ch. Res 2026-6 (2026-08-06)
- S1092 — 2026 Senate & House Appointments — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-55 (2026-08-06)
- H1245 — Honor 250th Anniversary and NC's Role — became law
  Last action: Adopted (2026-08-05)
- H147 — Various Local Provisions XI — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-57 (2026-08-06)
- H116 — Jacksonville Annexation & Conforming Changes — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-56 (2026-08-06)

Passed both chambers — headed to the Governor (6):
- S445 — Regulatory Reform Act of 2026 — passed both chambers
  Last action: Pres. To Gov. 8/6/2026 (2...
    5. North Carolina Legislature — weekly bill activity
      North Carolina state legislature — bill activity from 2026-08-04 to 2026-08-11.

This week — signed into law / became law: 5, passed both chambers — headed to the governor: 6, passed a chamber: 1.

Signed into law / became law (5):
- S1091 — Adjournment Resolution — became law
  Last action: Ch. Res 2026-6 (2026-08-06)
- S1092 — 2026 Senate & House Appointments — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-55 (2026-08-06)
- H1245 — Honor 250th Anniversary and NC's Role — became law
  Last action: Adopted (2026-08-05)
- H147 — Various Local Provisions XI — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-57 (2026-08-06)
- H116 — Jacksonville Annexation & Conforming Changes — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-56 (2026...
    6. North Carolina Legislature — weekly bill activity
      ...Election Law Changes — passed both chambers
  Last action: Pres. To Gov. 8/7/2026 (2026-08-07)
- H834 — SBOE Administrative Changes — passed both chambers
  Last action: Pres. To Gov. 8/7/2026 (2026-08-07)
- H562 — Budget Technical Corrections Modifications — passed both chambers
  Last action: Pres. To Gov. 8/7/2026 (2026-08-07)
- H377 — 2026 Court Changes — passed both chambers
  Last action: Pres. To Gov. 8/7/2026 (2026-08-07)
- H268 — 2026 Budget Technical Corrections - II — passed both chambers
  Last action: Pres. To Gov. 8/7/2026 (2026-08-07)

Passed a chamber (1):
- H199 — Authorize Municipal Deannexation — passed the House
  Last action: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (2026-08-06)

Session snapshot (2025-2026 Session): 2338 bills tracked — 198 became law, 1837 introduced, 6 passed both chambers, 293 passed one chamber, 4 vetoed.
    7. North Carolina Legislature — weekly bill activity
      North Carolina state legislature — bill activity from 2026-08-04 to 2026-08-11.

This week — signed into law / became law: 5, passed both chambers — headed to the governor: 6, passed a chamber: 1.

Signed into law / became law (5):
- S1091 — Adjournment Resolution — became law
  Last action: Ch. Res 2026-6 (2026-08-06)
- S1092 — 2026 Senate & House Appointments — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-55 (2026-08-06)
- H1245 — Honor 250th Anniversary and NC's Role — became law
  Last action: Adopted (2026-08-05)
- H147 — Various Local Provisions XI — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-57 (2026-08-06)
- H116 — Jacksonville Annexation & Conforming Changes — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-56 (2026-08-06)

Passed both chambers — headed to the Governor (6)...
    Sources
      North Carolina Legislature Weekly August 4: North Carolina Senate Advances Adjournment Resolution, House Files Safeguarding Elections Act
      Created: August 4th, 2026 - 08:05 PT
      Script

      Here is today's North Carolina Legislature Weekly for Tuesday August 4th. The General Assembly’s clearest fresh action is Senate Bill 1091, the Adjournment Resolution, which the legislative tracker now lists as having passed the Senate. Its latest action came yesterday, Monday, when it was placed on the calendar for Wednesday, August 5th. An adjournment resolution is procedural rather than a new policy law, but it is consequential at this point in the session: it can define when lawmakers leave Raleigh, when they may return, and which matters remain eligible for action. With no bills reported as newly enacted or vetoed this week, the Senate’s movement on adjournment is the strongest sign that leaders are concentrating on closing out the 2025-2026 session. [1]

      The other Senate measure moving forward is Senate Bill 1092, the 2026 Senate and House Appointments bill. The Senate passed it last Thursday, July 30th, and sent it to the House Rules, Calendar, and Operations Committee. The measure concerns legislative appointments, which may not attract the attention of a budget or criminal-justice bill but can have lasting effects. Appointees to boards, commissions, and other public bodies can help oversee agencies, shape policy recommendations, and monitor how recently enacted laws are carried out. The House now has the next decision on whether to take up that appointments package. [2]

      The week also brought two new House filings last Thursday. House Bill 1246, the Safeguarding Elections Act, is the most substantively titled of the new proposals. The activity report identifies it only as filed, without detailing its provisions, so its policy reach and prospects remain unclear. Still, a new elections bill is worth watching because election administration regularly raises questions about voting procedures, ballot security, local election operations, and the respective roles of state and county officials. Its first committee referral will provide the first clearer indication of how leaders intend to handle it. [3]

      House Bill 1245, Honor 250th Anniversary and North Carolina’s Role, was also filed last Thursday. Based on its title, this appears focused on recognizing the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary and North Carolina’s place in that history. It is less likely to alter day-to-day state policy than the elections proposal, but it reflects lawmakers’ interest in using the legislative session to mark major statewide and national milestones. [4]

      The larger pattern remains end-of-session management rather than a renewed rush of major legislation. This week’s report shows just two bills passing a chamber and four new filings. The session snapshot has risen to 2,338 bills tracked, with 193 becoming law, 302 passing one chamber, and four vetoed. That increase is mostly explained by these late filings and procedural measures, not by a new wave of final policy outcomes. The immediate questions are whether the House acts on the appointments bill, what House Bill 1246 contains, and whether Senate Bill 1091 formally sets the remaining schedule for lawmakers before the session closes or shifts into a limited return period. Thank you for listening to North Carolina Legislature Weekly from The Daily FM. See you tomorrow! [5]

      Source Evidence
      1. North Carolina Legislature — weekly bill activity
        ...91 — Adjournment Resolution — passed the Senate
  Last action: Placed On Cal For 08/05/2026 (2026-08-03)
- S1092 — 2026 Senate & House Appointments — passed the Senate
  Last action: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (2026-07-30)

Newly introduced (4):
- H1245 — Honor 250th Anniversary and NC's Role — introduced
  Last action: Filed (2026-07-30)
- H1246 — Safeguarding Elections Act — introduced
  Last action: Filed (2026-07-30)
- S1091 — Adjournment Resolution — introduced
  Last action: Filed (2026-07-27)
- S1092 — 2026 Senate & House Appointments — introduced
  Last action: Filed (2026-07-27)

Session snapshot (2025-2026 Session): 2338 bills tracked — 193 became law, 1839 introduced, 302 passed one chamber, 4 vetoed.
      2. North Carolina Legislature — weekly bill activity
        North Carolina state legislature — bill activity from 2026-07-28 to 2026-08-04.

This week — passed a chamber: 2, newly introduced: 4.

Passed a chamber (2):
- S1091 — Adjournment Resolution — passed the Senate
  Last action: Placed On Cal For 08/05/2026 (2026-08-03)
- S1092 — 2026 Senate & House Appointments — passed the Senate
  Last action: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (2026-07-30)

Newly introduced (4):
- H1245 — Honor 250th Anniversary and NC's Role — introduced
  Last action: Filed (2026-07-30)
- H1246 — Safeguarding Elections Act — introduced
  Last action: Filed (2026-07-30)
- S1091 — Adjournment Reso...
      3. North Carolina Legislature — weekly bill activity
        North Carolina state legislature — bill activity from 2026-07-28 to 2026-08-04.

This week — passed a chamber: 2, newly introduced: 4.

Passed a chamber (2):
- S1091 — Adjournment Resolution — passed the Senate
  Last action: Placed On Cal For 08/05/2026 (2026-08-03)
- S1092 — 2026 Senate & House Appointments — passed the Senate
  Last action: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (2026-07-30)

Newly introduced (4):
- H1245 — Honor 250th Anniversary and NC's Role — introduced
  Last action: Filed (2026-07-30)
- H1246 — Safeguarding Elections Act — introduced
  Last action: Filed (2026-07-30)
- S1091 — Adjournment Resolution — introduced
  Last action: Filed (2026-07-27)
- S1092 — 2026 Senate & House Appointments — introduced
  Last action: Filed (2026-07-27)

Session snapshot (2025-2026 S...
      4. North Carolina Legislature — weekly bill activity
        ...a chamber (2):
- S1091 — Adjournment Resolution — passed the Senate
  Last action: Placed On Cal For 08/05/2026 (2026-08-03)
- S1092 — 2026 Senate & House Appointments — passed the Senate
  Last action: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (2026-07-30)

Newly introduced (4):
- H1245 — Honor 250th Anniversary and NC's Role — introduced
  Last action: Filed (2026-07-30)
- H1246 — Safeguarding Elections Act — introduced
  Last action: Filed (2026-07-30)
- S1091 — Adjournment Resolution — introduced
  Last action: Filed (2026-07-27)
- S1092 — 2026 Senate & House Appointments — introduced
  Last action: Filed (2026-07-27)

Session snapshot (2025-2026 Session): 2338 bills tracked — 193 became law, 1839 introduced, 302 passed one chamber, 4 vetoed.
      5. North Carolina Legislature — weekly bill activity
        ...a chamber (2):
- S1091 — Adjournment Resolution — passed the Senate
  Last action: Placed On Cal For 08/05/2026 (2026-08-03)
- S1092 — 2026 Senate & House Appointments — passed the Senate
  Last action: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (2026-07-30)

Newly introduced (4):
- H1245 — Honor 250th Anniversary and NC's Role — introduced
  Last action: Filed (2026-07-30)
- H1246 — Safeguarding Elections Act — introduced
  Last action: Filed (2026-07-30)
- S1091 — Adjournment Resolution — introduced
  Last action: Filed (2026-07-27)
- S1092 — 2026 Senate & House Appointments — introduced
  Last action: Filed (2026-07-27)

Session snapshot (2025-2026 Session): 2338 bills tracked — 193 became law, 1839 introduced, 302 passed one chamber, 4 vetoed.
      Sources
        North Carolina Legislature Weekly July 28: NC Senate Files Adjournment Resolution as Session Winds Down
        Created: July 28th, 2026 - 08:05 PT
        Script

        Here is today's North Carolina Legislature Weekly for Tuesday July 28th. The clearest signal from the General Assembly this week is that lawmakers are moving into wrap-up mode. Yesterday, Monday, senators filed Senate Bill 1091, the Adjournment Resolution. That is procedural, but it is still consequential because an adjournment measure is usually the legislature’s formal way of setting the terms for ending, pausing, or limiting the work of the session. After the recent run of budget, workforce, public safety, corrections, transportation, and agency bills becoming law, this filing suggests the focus has shifted from building a new policy agenda to closing out the chamber calendar. [1]

        The second fresh item is Senate Bill 1092, 2026 Senate and House Appointments, also filed yesterday. Like the adjournment resolution, it is not a broad policy bill, but appointments can matter for how state boards, commissions, study panels, and oversight bodies function after legislators leave Raleigh. These measures often determine who will help carry out, monitor, or advise on policy decisions made during the session. In a week with no new substantive bills reported as becoming law, being vetoed, or passing both chambers, the appointments bill is one of the few concrete new pieces of legislative business. [2]

        The broader session snapshot reinforces that end-of-session picture. The legislature now lists 2,336 bills tracked for the 2025-2026 session. Of those, 193 have become law, 1,839 have been introduced, 300 have passed one chamber, and four have been vetoed. The total number of tracked bills increased by two from last week’s report, matching the two new Senate filings. But the number of bills that became law stayed at 193, which means there was no new wave of final enactments in the latest activity window. [3]

        The major unresolved policy item remains House Bill 437, Drug-Free Zones and Unauthorized Public Camping, which was vetoed earlier this month. There was no new override action reported in this week’s activity, so the bill remains part of the small group of vetoed measures in the session snapshot. If leaders decide to return to it, the debate would likely again bring together public safety, homelessness policy, local enforcement authority, and the management of public spaces. For now, though, the fresh record points more toward adjournment mechanics than renewed veto conflict. [4]

        The trend is straightforward: the legislature’s center of gravity has moved from enactment to administration. Recently enacted laws, including the 2026 budget and public workforce changes, now shift toward implementation by agencies and local governments. Meanwhile, the only new filings this week are about how the session ends and who fills legislative appointments. That combination suggests a quieter legislative week, but not an unimportant one, because the close of session helps determine what issues are finished, what remains unresolved, and what work carries into the next phase. Thank you for listening to North Carolina Legislature Weekly from The Daily FM. See you tomorrow!

        Source Evidence
        1. North Carolina Legislature — weekly bill activity
          North Carolina state legislature — bill activity from 2026-07-21 to 2026-07-28.

This week — newly introduced: 2.

Newly introduced (2):
- S1091 — Adjournment Resolution — introduced
  Last action: Filed (2026-07-27)
- S1092 — 2026 Senate & House Appointments — introduced
  Last action: Filed (2026-07-27)

Session snapshot (2025-2026 Session): 2336 bills tracked — 193 became law, 1839 introduced, 300 passed one chamber, 4 vetoed.
        2. North Carolina Legislature — weekly bill activity
          North Carolina state legislature — bill activity from 2026-07-21 to 2026-07-28.

This week — newly introduced: 2.

Newly introduced (2):
- S1091 — Adjournment Resolution — introduced
  Last action: Filed (2026-07-27)
- S1092 — 2026 Senate & House Appointments — introduced
  Last action: Filed (2026-07-27)

Session snapshot (2025-2026 Session): 2336 bills tracked — 193 became law, 1839 introduced, 300 passed one chamber, 4 vetoed.
        3. North Carolina Legislature — weekly bill activity
          North Carolina state legislature — bill activity from 2026-07-21 to 2026-07-28.

This week — newly introduced: 2.

Newly introduced (2):
- S1091 — Adjournment Resolution — introduced
  Last action: Filed (2026-07-27)
- S1092 — 2026 Senate & House Appointments — introduced
  Last action: Filed (2026-07-27)

Session snapshot (2025-2026 Session): 2336 bills tracked — 193 became law, 1839 introduced, 300 passed one chamber, 4 vetoed.
        4. North Carolina Legislature — weekly bill activity
          North Carolina state legislature — bill activity from 2026-07-21 to 2026-07-28.

This week — newly introduced: 2.

Newly introduced (2):
- S1091 — Adjournment Resolution — introduced
  Last action: Filed (2026-07-27)
- S1092 — 2026 Senate & House Appointments — introduced
  Last action: Filed (2026-07-27)

Session snapshot (2025-2026 Session): 2336 bills tracked — 193 became law, 1839 introduced, 300 passed one chamber, 4 vetoed.
        Sources
          North Carolina Legislature Weekly July 21: North Carolina Budget Enacted; Camping, Drug-Zone Bill Vetoed
          Created: July 21st, 2026 - 08:05 PT
          Script

          Here is today's North Carolina Legislature Weekly for Tuesday July 21st. The practical story at the General Assembly is implementation: the most consequential measures finalized earlier this month are now in the hands of state agencies, local governments, and regulated industries. The biggest of those remains Senate Bill 257, the 2026 Appropriations Act, which became law as Session Law 2026-41. That budget law sets the operating framework for the state, and it anchors the rest of the week’s legislative picture. [1]

          A second major enacted measure is Senate Bill 1041, the Public Workforce Modernization Act. Together with the budget, it points to a state government agenda focused on both funding and administration: not just how much money agencies have, but how they recruit, manage, and retain public employees. For departments facing staffing pressure, the follow-through will matter as much as the bill signing.

          Public safety and corrections also remain a central theme. House Bill 1104, Improve IVC Process and Enhance Public Safety, became law as Session Law 2026-38. Senate Bill 355, Support the Department of Adult Correction, became law as Session Law 2026-44. House Bill 1173, Jaleeyah’s Law, also became law. Those measures touch different parts of the public safety system, but together they show lawmakers continuing to focus on correctional capacity, involuntary commitment procedures, and safety-related reforms that will require coordination among courts, health providers, law enforcement, and state agencies. [2]

          The main unresolved outcome is House Bill 437, Drug-Free Zones and Unauthorized Public Camping. The governor vetoed that bill, and it remains one of only four vetoed bills in the broader 2025-2026 session snapshot. The question now is whether legislative leaders pursue an override, negotiate revisions, or leave the measure stalled. Because the bill combines drug-free zone policy with unauthorized public camping, any next step would likely draw attention from local governments, law enforcement, homelessness advocates, and criminal justice observers. [3]

          Several quieter but still notable laws also moved into the implementation phase. House Bill 920, the Virtual Currency Kiosk Consumer Protection Act, reflects concern about scams and consumer risk around crypto-related kiosks. House Bill 1094, Ferry Division Audit and DOT Omnibus, affects transportation oversight. House Bill 747 makes 2026 Wildlife Resources changes. Senate Bill 857 updates Funeral Board and Department of Insurance licensing provisions, while House Bill 1126 makes administrative, technical, and clarifying changes for the Department of State Treasurer. [4]

          The broader trend is that this stage of session activity is less about dramatic new floor votes and more about conversion from legislation to administration. The session snapshot now shows 2,334 bills tracked, 193 became law, 300 passed one chamber, and four were vetoed. Thank you for listening to North Carolina Legislature Weekly from The Daily FM. See you tomorrow! [5]

          Source Evidence
          1. North Carolina Legislature — weekly bill activity
            ...026-07-21.

This week — signed into law / became law: 18, vetoed: 1.

Signed into law / became law (18):
- S1041 — Public Workforce Modernization Act — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-40 (2026-07-07)
- S857 — GSC Update Funeral Board and DOI Licensing — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-48 (2026-07-08)
- S648 — Winter Sports Safety and Accidents — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-49 (2026-07-08)
- S474 — Adjust Counties/Reappraisal Moratorium — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-47 (2026-07-08)
- S355 — Support the Dept. of Adult Correction.-AB — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-44 (2026-07-08)
- S257 — 2026 Appropriations Act — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-41 (2026-07-07)
- H1173 — Jaleeyah's Law — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-37 (2026-07-07)
- H1126 — 2026 DST Admin/Technical/Clarifying Changes.-AB — became law
  Last ac...
          2. North Carolina Legislature — weekly bill activity
            ...8)
- S648 — Winter Sports Safety and Accidents — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-49 (2026-07-08)
- S474 — Adjust Counties/Reappraisal Moratorium — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-47 (2026-07-08)
- S355 — Support the Dept. of Adult Correction.-AB — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-44 (2026-07-08)
- S257 — 2026 Appropriations Act — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-41 (2026-07-07)
- H1173 — Jaleeyah's Law — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-37 (2026-07-07)
- H1126 — 2026 DST Admin/Technical/Clarifying Changes.-AB — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-50 (2026-07-08)
- H1104 — Improve IVC Process and Enhance Public Safety — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-38 (2026-07-07)
- H1094 — Ferry Div. Audit/DOT Omnibus — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-46 (2026-07-08)
- H920 — Virtual Currency Kiosk Consumer Prot. Act — became law
  Last...
          3. North Carolina Legislature — weekly bill activity
            ...DST Admin/Technical/Clarifying Changes.-AB — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-50 (2026-07-08)
- H1104 — Improve IVC Process and Enhance Public Safety — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-38 (2026-07-07)
- H1094 — Ferry Div. Audit/DOT Omnibus — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-46 (2026-07-08)
- H920 — Virtual Currency Kiosk Consumer Prot. Act — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-45 (2026-07-08)
- H747 — 2026 Wildlife Resources Changes — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-43 (2026-07-08)
  …and 6 more.

Vetoed (1):
- H437 — Drug-Free Zones/Unauthorized Public Camping — vetoed
  Last action: Received from the Governor (2026-07-08)

Session snapshot (2025-2026 Session): 2334 bills tracked — 193 became law, 1837 introduced, 300 passed one chamber, 4 vetoed.
          4. North Carolina Legislature — weekly bill activity
            ...ult Correction.-AB — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-44 (2026-07-08)
- S257 — 2026 Appropriations Act — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-41 (2026-07-07)
- H1173 — Jaleeyah's Law — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-37 (2026-07-07)
- H1126 — 2026 DST Admin/Technical/Clarifying Changes.-AB — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-50 (2026-07-08)
- H1104 — Improve IVC Process and Enhance Public Safety — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-38 (2026-07-07)
- H1094 — Ferry Div. Audit/DOT Omnibus — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-46 (2026-07-08)
- H920 — Virtual Currency Kiosk Consumer Prot. Act — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-45 (2026-07-08)
- H747 — 2026 Wildlife Resources Changes — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-43 (2026-07-08)
  …and 6 more.

Vetoed (1):
- H437 — Drug-Free Zones/Unauthorized Public Camping — vetoed
  Last action:...
          5. North Carolina Legislature — weekly bill activity
            ...- H1104 — Improve IVC Process and Enhance Public Safety — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-38 (2026-07-07)
- H1094 — Ferry Div. Audit/DOT Omnibus — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-46 (2026-07-08)
- H920 — Virtual Currency Kiosk Consumer Prot. Act — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-45 (2026-07-08)
- H747 — 2026 Wildlife Resources Changes — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-43 (2026-07-08)
  …and 6 more.

Vetoed (1):
- H437 — Drug-Free Zones/Unauthorized Public Camping — vetoed
  Last action: Received from the Governor (2026-07-08)

Session snapshot (2025-2026 Session): 2334 bills tracked — 193 became law, 1837 introduced, 300 passed one chamber, 4 vetoed.
          Sources
            North Carolina Legislature Weekly July 14: North Carolina Enacts 2026 Budget, Governor Vetoes Camping-Drug Zones Bill
            Created: July 14th, 2026 - 08:05 PT
            Script

            Here is today's North Carolina Legislature Weekly for Tuesday July 14th. The biggest development of the week was the wave of bills that crossed the finish line: 18 measures became law, including Senate Bill 257, the 2026 Appropriations Act. That became Session Law 2026-41 last Tuesday, making it the most consequential item in the week’s activity. Alongside it, Senate Bill 1041, the Public Workforce Modernization Act, also became law last Tuesday. Taken together, those two measures point to a legislature focused not just on funding state government, but also on how the state hires, manages, and supports its workforce. [1]

            Public safety and corrections were another major theme. House Bill 1104, Improve IVC Process and Enhance Public Safety, became law last Tuesday as Session Law 2026-38. Senate Bill 355, Support the Department of Adult Correction, became law last Wednesday as Session Law 2026-44. House Bill 1173, Jaleeyah’s Law, also became law last Tuesday. The bill titles alone show a cluster of attention around public safety systems, correctional operations, and court or health-related processes that can affect safety outcomes. For agencies and local governments, the next phase will be implementation: adjusting procedures, training staff, and aligning budgets with the new statutory requirements. [2]

            The one major setback this week was House Bill 437, Drug-Free Zones and Unauthorized Public Camping. The governor vetoed that bill last Wednesday, and it was received back from the governor the same day. That makes it one of only four vetoed bills in the broader 2025-2026 session snapshot. The practical question now is whether legislative leaders will try to override the veto, revise the policy in another vehicle, or allow the issue to remain unresolved for now. Because the bill combines drug-free zone policy with unauthorized public camping, it also sits at the intersection of criminal justice, homelessness, local enforcement authority, and public space management. [3]

            A fourth story is the number of agency, regulatory, and consumer-protection bills that quietly became law. House Bill 920, the Virtual Currency Kiosk Consumer Protection Act, became law last Wednesday, reflecting continuing concern about financial scams and crypto-related consumer risks. House Bill 1094, Ferry Division Audit and DOT Omnibus, became law the same day, along with House Bill 747, 2026 Wildlife Resources Changes. Senate Bill 857 updated Funeral Board and Department of Insurance licensing provisions, while House Bill 1126 made Department of State Treasurer administrative, technical, and clarifying changes. [4]

            The larger trend is clear: after months of bill movement, the legislature is converting a broad portfolio of policy work into law. The session snapshot now shows 193 bills became law out of 2,334 tracked, with 300 more having passed one chamber. This week’s activity was less about dramatic floor debate and more about final outcomes: budget, workforce, public safety, corrections, consumer protection, transportation, wildlife, and agency administration all moved from proposal to implementation. Thank you for listening to North Carolina Legislature Weekly from The Daily FM. See you tomorrow! [5]

            Source Evidence
            1. North Carolina Legislature — weekly bill activity
              ...026-07-14.

This week — signed into law / became law: 18, vetoed: 1.

Signed into law / became law (18):
- S1041 — Public Workforce Modernization Act — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-40 (2026-07-07)
- S857 — GSC Update Funeral Board and DOI Licensing — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-48 (2026-07-08)
- S648 — Winter Sports Safety and Accidents — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-49 (2026-07-08)
- S474 — Adjust Counties/Reappraisal Moratorium — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-47 (2026-07-08)
- S355 — Support the Dept. of Adult Correction.-AB — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-44 (2026-07-08)
- S257 — 2026 Appropriations Act — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-41 (2026-07-07)
- H1173 — Jaleeyah's Law — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-37 (2026-07-07)
- H1126 — 2026 DST Admin/Technical/Clarifying Changes.-AB — became law
  Last ac...
            2. North Carolina Legislature — weekly bill activity
              ...8)
- S648 — Winter Sports Safety and Accidents — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-49 (2026-07-08)
- S474 — Adjust Counties/Reappraisal Moratorium — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-47 (2026-07-08)
- S355 — Support the Dept. of Adult Correction.-AB — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-44 (2026-07-08)
- S257 — 2026 Appropriations Act — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-41 (2026-07-07)
- H1173 — Jaleeyah's Law — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-37 (2026-07-07)
- H1126 — 2026 DST Admin/Technical/Clarifying Changes.-AB — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-50 (2026-07-08)
- H1104 — Improve IVC Process and Enhance Public Safety — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-38 (2026-07-07)
- H1094 — Ferry Div. Audit/DOT Omnibus — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-46 (2026-07-08)
- H920 — Virtual Currency Kiosk Consumer Prot. Act — became law
  Last...
            3. North Carolina Legislature — weekly bill activity
              ...dmin/Technical/Clarifying Changes.-AB — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-50 (2026-07-08)
- H1104 — Improve IVC Process and Enhance Public Safety — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-38 (2026-07-07)
- H1094 — Ferry Div. Audit/DOT Omnibus — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-46 (2026-07-08)
- H920 — Virtual Currency Kiosk Consumer Prot. Act — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-45 (2026-07-08)
- H747 — 2026 Wildlife Resources Changes — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-43 (2026-07-08)
  …and 6 more.

Vetoed (1):
- H437 — Drug-Free Zones/Unauthorized Public Camping — vetoed
  Last action: Received from the Governor (2026-07-08)

Session snapshot (2025-2026 Session): 2334 bills tracked — 193 became law, 1837 introduced, 300 passed one chamber, 4 vetoed.
            4. North Carolina Legislature — weekly bill activity
              ...— 2026 DST Admin/Technical/Clarifying Changes.-AB — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-50 (2026-07-08)
- H1104 — Improve IVC Process and Enhance Public Safety — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-38 (2026-07-07)
- H1094 — Ferry Div. Audit/DOT Omnibus — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-46 (2026-07-08)
- H920 — Virtual Currency Kiosk Consumer Prot. Act — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-45 (2026-07-08)
- H747 — 2026 Wildlife Resources Changes — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-43 (2026-07-08)
  …and 6 more.

Vetoed (1):
- H437 — Drug-Free Zones/Unauthorized Public Camping — vetoed
  Last action: Received from the Governor (2026-07-08)

Session snapshot (2025-2026 Session): 2334 bills tracked — 193 became law, 1837 introduced, 300 passed one chamber, 4 vetoed.
            5. North Carolina Legislature — weekly bill activity
              ...2026-50 (2026-07-08)
- H1104 — Improve IVC Process and Enhance Public Safety — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-38 (2026-07-07)
- H1094 — Ferry Div. Audit/DOT Omnibus — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-46 (2026-07-08)
- H920 — Virtual Currency Kiosk Consumer Prot. Act — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-45 (2026-07-08)
- H747 — 2026 Wildlife Resources Changes — became law
  Last action: Ch. SL 2026-43 (2026-07-08)
  …and 6 more.

Vetoed (1):
- H437 — Drug-Free Zones/Unauthorized Public Camping — vetoed
  Last action: Received from the Governor (2026-07-08)

Session snapshot (2025-2026 Session): 2334 bills tracked — 193 became law, 1837 introduced, 300 passed one chamber, 4 vetoed.
            Sources

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