North Carolina 2017-2018 Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 3 R · 1 I cosponsors

HB 702 — Seniors CC Tuition Waiver.

Last action — Regular Message Sent To Senate

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In the latest version of House Bill 702, the bill has been updated to reflect the latest session information and the correct designation of the sponsors. This matters because it ensures that the bill is accurately represented and properly filed, which is important for transparency and legislative process. By confirming the correct details, lawmakers can better track the bill's progress and engage with their constituents about it.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2017 H 2 HOUSE BILL 702 Committee Substitute Favorable 4/19/17 Short Title:
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2017 H 1 HOUSE BILL 702 Short Title:
Representatives Howard, Setzer, Henson, and Elmore (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
April 11, 2017 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES SHALL WAIVE TUITION AND REGISTRATION FEES FOR UP TO SIX HOURS OF CREDIT INSTRUCTION AND ONE COURSE OF NONCREDIT INSTRUCTION PER ACADEMIC SEMESTER FOR SENIOR CITIZENS.
Education - Community Colleges April 11, 2017 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES SHALL WAIVE TUITION AND REGISTRATION FEES FOR UP TO SIX HOURS OF CREDIT PER ACADEMIC SEMESTER FOR SENIOR CITIZENS.
… (17) Courses of up to six hours of credit instruction and one course of noncredit instruction per academic semester for senior citizens who are 65 years of age or older and are qualified as residents for tuition purposes.
… (17) Courses for senior citizens who are 65 years of age or older and are qualified as legal residents of North Carolina for up to six hours of credit per academic semester.
This waiver shall not apply to other costs associated with instruction, including books and instructional materials, and is subject to space being available in an individual course.
This waiver shall not apply to other costs associated with instruction, including books and instructional materials.
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Action History

  1. Regular Message Sent To Senate

  2. Regular Message Received From House

  3. Passed 1st Reading

  4. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  5. Passed 2nd Reading

  6. Passed 3rd Reading

  7. Reptd Fav Com Substitute

  8. Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)

  9. Placed On Cal For 04/20/2017

  10. Passed 1st Reading

  11. Ref To Com On Education - Community Colleges

  12. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 169 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (169)

169 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Second Reading

Passed 113 Yea · 1 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 71104
Republican 27001
Democratic 14001
U 1000
Total 113106
% of votes cast 94%1%0%5%
How each member voted (120)
Member Party Vote
McGrady — Yea
Michaux — Yea
Millis — Yea
Rogers — Yea
Steinburg — Yea
Szoka — Yea
Zachary — Yea
Autry — Yea
Boles — Yea
Boswell — Yea
Bumgardner — Yea
Burr — Yea
Dobson — Not Voting
Dulin — Yea
Fisher — Yea
Floyd — Yea
Fraley — Yea
Garrison — Yea
Gill — Yea
Henson — Yea
G.Adcock — Yea
L.Bell — Yea
DuaneHall — Yea
C.Graham — Yea
G.Graham — Yea
Jackson — Yea
G.Martin — Yea
R.Moore — Yea
B.Richardson — Yea
W.Richardson — Yea
B.Turner — Yea
J.Bell — Yea
Beasley — Yea
Black — Yea
Earle — Yea
Farmer-Butterfield — Yea
Goodman — Yea
Hanes — Yea
Holley — Yea
Hunter — Yea
Lucas — Yea
Terry — Yea
Wray — Yea
Brawley — Yea
BrendenJones — Yea
DestinHall — Yea
K.Hall — Yea
Johnson — Yea
Malone — Yea
S.Martin — Yea
T.Moore(Speaker) — Yea
Stone — Yea
R.Turner — Yea
BertJones — Not Voting
Bradford — Yea
Cleveland — Nay
Collins — Yea
Conrad — Yea
Dollar — Yea
Elmore — Yea
Faircloth — Yea
Grange — Yea
Hardister — Yea
Horn — Yea
Hurley — Yea
Insko — Not Voting
Jordan — Yea
Lewis — Yea
McElraft — Yea
McNeill — Yea
Murphy — Yea
Presnell — Yea
Saine — Not Voting
Speciale — Yea
Williams — Yea
Yarborough — Yea
Amos L. Quick, III Democratic Yea
Becky Carney Democratic Yea
Cecil Brockman Democratic Yea
Cynthia Ball Democratic Yea
Dante Pittman Democratic Yea
Deb Butler Democratic Not Voting
Eric Ager Democratic Yea
Garland E. Pierce Democratic Yea
Graig Meyer Democratic Yea
Joe John Democratic Yea
Marcia Morey Democratic Yea
Mary Belk Democratic Yea
Pricey Harrison Democratic Yea
Robert T. Reives, II Democratic Yea
Shelly Willingham Democratic Yea
Carl Ford Republican Yea
Dean Arp Republican Yea
Dennis Riddell Republican Yea
Donna McDowell White Republican Yea
Donny Lambeth Republican Yea
Frank Iler Republican Yea
Harry Warren Republican Yea
Hugh Blackwell Republican Yea
Jay Adams Republican Yea
Jimmy Dixon Republican Not Voting
John A. Torbett Republican Yea
John M. Blust Republican Yea
John Sauls Republican Yea
Julia C. Howard Republican Yea
Kelly E. Hastings Republican Yea
Kevin Corbin Republican Yea
Larry C. Strickland Republican Yea
Larry W. Potts Republican Yea
Mark Brody Republican Yea
Mike Clampitt Republican Yea
Mitchell S. Setzer Republican Yea
Phil Shepard Republican Yea
Sam Watford Republican Yea
Sarah Stevens Republican Yea
Stephen M. Ross Republican Yea
Ted Davis, Jr. Republican Yea
W. Ted Alexander Republican Yea
William D. Brisson Republican Yea
Carla D. Cunningham U Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 702?
HB 702 is sponsored by Mitchell S. Setzer (Republican), Julia C. Howard (Republican), Holley, Henson, Farmer-Butterfield, Elmore, Carla D. Cunningham (U), Alexander, G. Adcock, and Mike Clampitt (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 702?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 702?
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