The following roll-call votes were taken in the N.C. General Assembly last week:
HOUSE
HB 8 — Eminent Domain: Amends the North Carolina Constitution to prohibit condemnation of private property except for a public use, to provide for the payment of just compensation with right of trial by jury in all condemnation cases, and to make similar statutory changes. Introduced by Rep. Chuck McGrady, R-Henderson.
Adopted 110-8. Sent to the Senate for consideration.
YES
John Bell, George Graham
HB 19 — Respect Our Fallen Heroes: Honors fallen heroes by strengthening the law that prohibits disorderly conduct at a funeral, memorial service, or processional route. Introduced by Rep. Kelly Hastings, R-Gaston.
Adopted 118-0. Sent to the Senate for consideration.
YES
John Bell, George Graham
HB 23 — Digital Learning Competencies/School Employees: Directs the State Board of Education to develop and implement digital teaching and learning standards for teachers and school administrators. Introduced by Rep. Craig Horn, R-Union.
Adopted 114-2. Sent to the Senate for consideration.
YES
John Bell, George Graham
HB 24 — Domestic Violence Abuser Treatment Program/Notifications: Provides that the district attorney is to be notified if a person on supervised or unsupervised probation is discharged from a domestic violence abuser treatment program for failure to comply with the program or its rules. Introduced by Rep. Tim Moore, R-Cleveland.
Adopted 116-0. Sent to the Senate for consideration.
YES
John Bell, George Graham
HB 25 — Amend Felony Breaking or Entering: Changes the felony offense of breaking or entering so that any person who breaks or enters any building with intent to terrorize or injure an occupant of the building is guilty of a Class H felony. Introduced by Rep. Tim Moore, R-Cleveland.
Adopted 116-0. Sent to the Senate for consideration.
YES
John Bell, George Graham
HB 44 — Transition to Digital Learning in Schools: States the intent of the General Assembly to transition from funding textbooks to funding digital learning in the public schools. Introduced by Rep. Craig Horn, R-Union.
Adopted 112-1. Sent to the Senate for consideration.
YES
John Bell, George Graham
HB 66 — Captivity License and Permits: Amends the law providing for the issuance of captivity licenses and permits by the Wildlife Resources Commission. Introduced by Rep. Roger West, R-Cherokee.
Adopted 98-20. Sent to the Senate for consideration.
YES
John Bell, George Graham
HR 85 — Agriculture Education/FFA Day in N.C.: Honors the memory of those who have contributed to the state’s agricultural education program and the Future Farmers of America (FFA) organization while observing national FFA Week and North Carolina Agricultural Education and FFA Day. Introduced by Rep. James Langdon, R-Johnston.
Adopted 118-0.
YES
John Bell, George Graham
HJR 91 — NAACP Anniversary: Honors the memory of those who founded the NAACP and expresses appreciation for their vision and the service to our nation and state since its founding on Feb. 12, 1909. Introduced by Rep. Garland Pierce, D-Scotland.
Adopted 108-0. Sent to the Senate for consideration.
YES
John Bell, George Graham
SB 4 — No N.C. Exchange/No Medicaid Expansion (House Version): Clarifies the state’s intent not to operate a state‑run or "partnership" health benefit exchange; provides that future Medicaid eligibility determinations will be made by the state rather than the federally facilitated exchange; and rejects the Affordable Care Act’s optional Medicaid expansion. Introduced by Sen. Tom Apodaca, R-Henderson.
Adopted 75-42. Returned to the Senate for concurrence.
YES
John Bell
NO
George Graham
SB 14 — Increase Access to Career/Technical Education: Directs the State Board of Education to develop career and college endorsements for high school diplomas, to increase access to career and technical education teachers in public schools, and to work with the State Board of Community Colleges to increase the number of students enrolling in career and technical education in high-need employment areas. Introduced by Sen. Jerry Tillman, R-Randolph.
Adopted 110-1. Sent to the governor for approval.
YES
John Bell, George Graham
SJR 47 — State of the State Speech: Informs Gov. Pat McCrory that the General Assembly is organized and ready to proceed with public business and invites the governor to address a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives on Feb. 18. Introduced by Sen. Tom Apodaca, R-Henderson.
Adopted 115-0.
YES
John Bell, George Graham
SENATE
SB 50 — Discharged Veterans/Identity Theft Protection: Prevents identity theft of discharged veterans by restricting the release of military service discharge documents. Introduced by Sen. Stan Bingham, R-Davidson.
Adopted 48-0. Sent to the House for consideration.
YES
Don Davis, Louis Pate
SR 66 — Agriculture Education/FFA Day in N.C.: Honors the memory of those who have contributed to the state’s agricultural education program and the Future Farmers of America (FFA) organization while observing national FFA Week and North Carolina Agricultural Education and FFA Day. Introduced by Sen. Brent Jackson, R-Sampson.
Adopted 49-0.
YES
Don Davis, Louis Pate
HB 4 — Unemployment Insurance Changes: Establishes a procedure for addressing the unemployment insurance debt and focuses North Carolina’s unemployment insurance program on putting claimants back to work. Introduced by Rep. Julia Howard, R-Davie.
Adopted 36-12. Sent to the governor for approval.
YES
Louis Pate
NO
Don Davis
Source: Capital Correspondence
Contact your legislators
N.C. HOUSE
John Bell (Republican)
District: 10 (Greene, Lenoir, Wayne and Craven)
Office: 418A Legislative Office Building
Phone: 919-715-3017
Email: John.Bell@ncleg.net
Legislative Mailing Address: NC House of Representatives, 300 N. Salisbury Street, Room 418A, Raleigh, NC 27603-5925
George Graham (Democrat)
District: 12 (Lenoir, Greene Craven)
Office: 1317 Legislative Building
Phone: 919-733-5995
Email: George.Graham@ncleg.net
Legislative Mailing Address: NC House of Representatives, 16 W. Jones Street, Room 1317, Raleigh, NC 27601-1096
Pat McElraft (Republican)
District: 13 (Jones, Carteret)
Office: 634 Legislative Office Building
Phone: 919-733-6275
Email: Pat.McElraft@ncleg.net
Legislative Mailing Address: NC House of Representatives, 300 N. Salisbury Street, Room 634, Raleigh, NC 27603-5925
N.C. SENATE
Louis Pate (Republican)
District: 7 (Lenoir, Pitt, Wayne)
Office: 1028 Legislative Building
Phone: (919) 733-5621
Email: Louis.Pate@ncleg.net
Legislative Mailing Address: NC Senate, 16 W. Jones Street, Room 1028, Raleigh, NC 27601-2808
Harry Brown (Republican)
District 6 (Jones, Onslow)
Office: 300-B Legislative Office Building
Phone: 919-715-3034
Email: Harry.Brown@ncleg.net
Legislative Mailing Address: NC Senate, 300 N. Salisbury Street, Room 300-B, Raleigh, NC 27603-5925
Don Davis (Democrat)
District: 5 (Greene, Lenoir, Pitt, Wayne)
Office: 518 Legislative Office Building
Phone: 919-715-8363
Email: Don.Davis@ncleg.net
Legislative Mailing Address: NC Senate, 300 N. Salisbury Street, Room 518, Raleigh, NC27603-5925