Legislative Tracker
As ACEC/NC shapes our position, we are constantly seeking feedback from member firms regarding the business impacts of proposed legislation. We would appreciate it if you could provide us with feedback on the legislation we are tracking.
Proposed Legislation
House Bills
HB 159 - Orphan Roads Maintenance Program Grant – (did not make Crossover)
HB 228 - City of Asheville/Funds for Study – (did not make Crossover)
HB 232 - Funds/Short-Line Railroad Disaster Assistance – (did not make Crossover)
HB 257 - Funds for Scotland & Hoke Projects – (did not make Crossover)
HB 285 – Funds for Laurinburg-Maxton Airport – (did not make Crossover)
HB 313 – Funds for Madison County/Hurricane Helene – (did not make Crossover)
HB 383 - Prompt payment for contractors – (did not make Crossover)
HB 247 – 8-1-1 Amendments – (signed into law on June 26, 2025)
HB 171 – Equality in State Agencies/Prohibition on DEI - (passed both Chambers; Stein vetoed)
HB 310 – Eminent Domain – (did not make Crossover)
HB 24 – Restore Down-Zoning Authority – (did not make Crossover)
HB 77 – Environmental Justice – (did not make Crossover)
HB 282 – STI Funding/Bicycle/Pedestrian Improv. – (did not make Crossover)
HB 112 – Increase Permissible Interstate Speed Limit – (did not make Crossover)
HB 295 – Req. DOT to Install Prop. Corner Markers – (made Crossover – passed in the House)
HB 153 – DMV fees to increase revenue – (did not make Crossover)
HB 435 – NCBELS Technical Bill – (did not make crossover but includes fees so could move)
HB 831 – Commercial Inspect Efficiency Act – (did not make crossover but includes fees so could move)
HB 948 – The P.A.V.E. Act (Mecklenburg County Tax Referendum) – (signed into law on July 01, 2025)
Senate Bills
SB 56 – Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 – Part I – (did not make Crossover)
SB 182 – Funds/Conover Water and Wastewater – (did not make Crossover)
SB 197 – Funds for Smith Reyolds Airport MRO Hanger – (did not make Crossover)
SB 243 – Commuter Rail Study/Piedmont Triad – (did not make Crossover)
SB 145 – Mecklenburg Transportation Referendum – (see HB 948 – The P.A.V.E. Act)
SB 172 – STIP Grant Anticipation Notes – (did not make Crossover)
SB 220 – Protect Private Property Rights - (made crossover - passed in the Senate; Membership impact removed)
SB 451 - Occupational/professional licensing relief – (did not make Crossover – likely to be considered in future sessions)
SB 700 - Office of State Engineer/Code Interpreter – (did not make crossover but includes fees so could move)
Update from our Lobbyist
Weekly Lobbyist Report April 14
Weekly Lobbyist Report April 7
Weekly Lobbyist Report March 22
Weekly Lobbyist Report March 14
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