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HB 855 — Teacher Appreciation.
Last action — Regular Message Sent To Senate
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
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.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
9 added · 8 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendment to House Bill 855 updates the list of sponsors by adding more representatives who support the bill. This change is significant because it demonstrates broader legislative support, which may help the bill move forward in the approval process. Additionally, the reference to an earlier version of the bill has been removed, streamlining the document to focus on the most current version being discussed. This kind of clarity is important for lawmakers and the public to understand the bill as it progresses.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.SESSION 2017 H 1 HOUSE BILL 855 Short Title:
855 Apr 11, 2017 SESSION 2017 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH40432-MT-133 (03/23) Short Title:
RepresentativeRepresentatives Pierce.Pierce, Farmer-Butterfield, and C.
Graham (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House April 13, 2017 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ESTABLISH TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY IN MAY.
*DRH40432-MT-133**H855-v-1*
Action History
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Regular Message Sent To Senate
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Regular Message Received From House
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Passed 1st Reading
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Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
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Reptd Fav
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Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
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Added to Calendar
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Passed 2nd Reading
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Passed 3rd Reading
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Passed 1st Reading
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Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
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Filed
Sponsors
- Garland E. Pierce · Primary
- Lucas · Cosponsor
- Pricey Harrison · Cosponsor
- Hanes · Cosponsor
- Farmer-Butterfield · Primary
- G. Graham · Cosponsor
- C. Graham · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 172 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
- Garland E. Pierce Democratic
- Farmer-Butterfield
Co-sponsors (5)
- Lucas
- Pricey Harrison Democratic
- Hanes
- G. Graham
- C. Graham
Not signed on (172)
172 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 172 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| U | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 119 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 99% | 0% | 0% | 1% |
How each member voted (120)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis | — | Yea |
| McNeill | — | Yea |
| Michaux | — | Yea |
| Millis | — | Yea |
| Steinburg | — | Yea |
| Szoka | — | Yea |
| Zachary | — | Yea |
| Autry | — | Yea |
| Boswell | — | Yea |
| Burr | — | Yea |
| Cleveland | — | Yea |
| Conrad | — | Yea |
| Dobson | — | Yea |
| 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 |
| BertJones | — | Yea |
| Beasley | — | Yea |
| Black | — | Yea |
| Earle | — | Yea |
| Farmer-Butterfield | — | Yea |
| Goodman | — | Yea |
| Hanes | — | Yea |
| Holley | — | Yea |
| Hunter | — | Yea |
| Insko | — | 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 |
| Boles | — | Yea |
| Bradford | — | Yea |
| Bumgardner | — | Yea |
| Collins | — | Yea |
| Dollar | — | Yea |
| Elmore | — | Yea |
| Faircloth | — | Yea |
| Grange | — | Yea |
| Hardister | — | Yea |
| Horn | — | Yea |
| Hurley | — | Yea |
| Jordan | — | Yea |
| McElraft | — | Yea |
| McGrady | — | Yea |
| Murphy | — | Yea |
| Presnell | — | Yea |
| Rogers | — | Yea |
| Saine | — | Yea |
| Speciale | — | Yea |
| Williams | — | Yea |
| Yarborough | — | Yea |
| Amos L. Quick, III | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Becky Carney | Democratic | Yea |
| Cecil Brockman | Democratic | Yea |
| Cynthia Ball | Democratic | Yea |
| Dante Pittman | Democratic | Yea |
| Deb Butler | Democratic | Yea |
| 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 | Yea |
| 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 |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 855?
- HB 855 is sponsored by Garland E. Pierce (Democratic), Lucas, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Hanes, Farmer-Butterfield, G. Graham, and C. Graham.
- What is the current status of HB 855?
- 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.
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