North Carolina 2019-2020 Session Status: Enacted

SB 356 — DOT Cash and Accountability.

Last action — Signed by Gov. 11/18/2019

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 26, 2019. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

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High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

11 added · 10 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to SB 356 primarily involve the addition of sections that establish revenue adjustments and budget stabilization measures for the North Carolina Department of Transportation. Notably, the bill allows for the issuance of $400 million in Build NC bonds and includes a provision for a $100 million loan from the Highway Trust Fund to the Highway Fund, which can help fund vital transportation projects. This changes the financial structure for transportation funding and ensures that there are specific reserves, limiting their use to major disasters, which can improve accountability and transparency within the department. These adjustments matter because they provide critical funding sources to maintain and improve North Carolina's transportation infrastructure.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2019 SENATE BILL 356 RATIFIED BILL AN ACT TO MAKE REVENUE ADJUSTMENTS, IMPLEMENT BUDGET STABILIZATION MEASURES, AND ENHANCE TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY AT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2019 SESSION LAW 2019-251 SENATE BILL 356 AN ACT TO MAKE REVENUE ADJUSTMENTS, IMPLEMENT BUDGET STABILIZATION MEASURES, AND ENHANCE TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY AT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
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The legal rate established under this section Page 2 Senate Bill 356-Ratified shall not exceed the legal rate set in G.S.
The legal rate established under this section Page 2 Session Law 2019-251 Senate Bill 356 shall not exceed the legal rate set in G.S.
– No later than the fifteenth day of the month following a month where the combined average daily cash balance (cash balance) is outside of the target range established in subdivision (1) of subsection (k) of this section, the Department shall report to the Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee and the Fiscal Research Division on Senate Bill 356-Ratified Page 3 the reasons why the cash balance is outside of the target range, the actions to be taken by the Department to bring the cash balance into the target range, and the estimated amount of time it will take for the cash balance to return to the target range.
– No later than the fifteenth day of the month following a month where the combined average daily cash balance (cash balance) is outside of the target range established in subdivision (1) of subsection (k) of this section, the Department shall report to the Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee and the Fiscal Research Division on Senate Bill 356 Session Law 2019-251 Page 3 the reasons why the cash balance is outside of the target range, the actions to be taken by the Department to bring the cash balance into the target range, and the estimated amount of time it will take for the cash balance to return to the target range.
Page 4 Senate Bill 356-Ratified SECTION 2.3.(b) By March 1, 2020, the State Auditor and the Department of Transportation shall report to the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations, Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee, and the Fiscal Research Division.
Page 4 Session Law 2019-251 Senate Bill 356 SECTION 2.3.(b) By March 1, 2020, the State Auditor and the Department of Transportation shall report to the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations, Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee, and the Fiscal Research Division.
Senate Bill 356-Ratified Page 5 (12) Any recommendations for legislation.
Senate Bill 356 Session Law 2019-251 Page 5 (12) Any recommendations for legislation.
In the General Assembly read three times and ratified this the 14 day of November, 2019.
th In the General Assembly read three times and ratified this the 14 day of November, 2019.
Berger President Pro Tempore of the Senate s/ Tim Moore Speaker of the House of Representatives _____________________________________ Roy Cooper Governor Approved __________.m.
Berger President Pro Tempore of the Senate s/ Tim Moore Speaker of the House of Representatives s/ Roy Cooper Governor th Approved 9:33 a.m.
this ______________ day of ___________________, 2019 Page 6 Senate Bill 356-Ratified
this 18 day of November, 2019 Page 6 Session Law 2019-251 Senate Bill 356
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Action History

  1. Signed by Gov. 11/18/2019

  2. Ch. SL 2019-251

  3. Conf Report Adopted

  4. Conf Report Adopted

  5. Ordered Enrolled

  6. Ratified

  7. Pres. To Gov. 11/14/2019

  8. Conferees Changed

  9. Conferees Changed

  10. Conferees Changed

  11. Conf Com Reported

  12. Placed On Cal For 11/14/2019

  13. Conf Com Reported

  14. Cal Pursuant Rule 44(d)

  15. Placed On Cal For 11/14/2019

  16. Conf Com Appointed

  17. Failed Concur In H Com Sub

  18. Conf Com Appointed

  19. Regular Message Received For Concurrence in H Com Sub

  20. Regular Message Sent To Senate

  21. Passed 2nd Reading

  22. Passed 3rd Reading

  23. Reptd Fav Com Sub 2

  24. Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)

  25. Placed On Cal For 07/31/2019

  26. Reptd Fav Com Substitute

  27. Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  28. Withdrawn From Com

  29. Re-ref to the Com on State and Local Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  30. Passed 1st Reading

  31. Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  32. Regular Message Sent To House

  33. Regular Message Received From Senate

  34. Passed 2nd Reading

  35. Passed 3rd Reading

  36. Reptd Fav

  37. Reptd Fav Com Substitute

  38. Com Substitute Adopted

  39. Re-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  40. Passed 1st Reading

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

  42. Withdrawn From Com

  43. Re-ref to Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

  44. Filed

Sponsors

  • Wells · Primary
  • Brown · Cosponsor
  • Ballard · Cosponsor
  • Edwards · Cosponsor
  • Steinburg · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 174 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • Wells

Co-sponsors (4)

  • Brown
  • Ballard
  • Edwards
  • Steinburg

Not signed on (174)

174 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

C RPT Adoption

Passed 99 Yea · 3 Nay · 18 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 22101
Republican 29006
Unaffiliated 462011
U 2000
Total 993018
% of votes cast 83%3%0%15%
How each member voted (120)
Member Party Vote
Autry — Yea
Beasley — Yea
Brewer — Yea
Farmer-Butterfield — Yea
Floyd — Yea
Gailliard — Yea
Garrison — Yea
Gill — Yea
Graham — Yea
Harris — Yea
Holley — Yea
Hunt — Yea
Hunter — Yea
Lucas — Yea
Montgomery — Yea
Queen — Yea
Russell — Yea
vonHaefen — Yea
Wray — Yea
Boles — Yea
Bumgardner — Yea
Carter — Yea
Cleveland — Yea
Conrad — Yea
Davis — Yea
Dobson — Yea
Faircloth — Yea
Fraley — Yea
Grange — Yea
Hardister — Yea
Horn — Yea
Hurley — Yea
P. Jones — Yea
Lewis — Yea
McElraft — Yea
McGrady — Yea
McNeill — Yea
Moore — Yea
Presnell — Yea
Rogers — Yea
Sasser — Yea
Speciale — Yea
Szoka — Yea
Insko — Nay
Jackson — Nay
Elmore — Not Voting
L. Johnson — Not Voting
Saine — Not Voting
Black — Not Voting
Clemmons — Not Voting
Fisher — Not Voting
Martin — Not Voting
Richardson — Not Voting
Terry — Not Voting
Yarborough — Not Voting
Zachary — Not Voting
C. Smith — Yea
K. Smith — Yea
R. Smith — Yea
Allison A. Dahle Democratic Yea
Amos L. Quick, III Democratic Yea
Becky Carney Democratic Yea
Brandon Lofton Democratic Yea
Brian Turner Democratic Yea
Carolyn G. Logan Democratic Yea
Cecil Brockman Democratic Yea
Cynthia Ball Democratic Yea
Dante Pittman Democratic Yea
Deb Butler Democratic Yea
Eric Ager Democratic Yea
Gale Adcock Democratic Yea
Garland E. Pierce Democratic Yea
Graig Meyer Democratic Yea
Joe John Democratic Yea
Marcia Morey Democratic Not Voting
Mary Belk Democratic Yea
Pricey Harrison Democratic Nay
Robert T. Reives, II Democratic Yea
Shelly Willingham Democratic Yea
Sydney Batch Democratic Yea
Terence Everitt Democratic Yea
Tracy Clark Democratic Yea
Zack Hawkins Democratic Yea
Bobby Hanig Republican Yea
Brenden H. Jones Republican Yea
Chris Humphrey Republican Yea
Dean Arp Republican Yea
Dennis Riddell Republican Yea
Destin Hall Republican Yea
Donna McDowell White Republican Yea
Donny Lambeth Republican Not Voting
Edward C. Goodwin Republican Yea
Frank Iler Republican Yea
Harry Warren Republican Yea
Hugh Blackwell Republican Yea
Jake Johnson Republican Yea
Jay Adams Republican Not Voting
Jeffrey C. McNeely Republican Yea
Jimmy Dixon Republican Yea
John A. Torbett Republican Yea
John R. Bell, IV Republican Yea
John Sauls Republican Yea
Julia C. Howard Republican Yea
Keith Kidwell Republican Yea
Kelly E. Hastings Republican Not Voting
Kevin Corbin Republican Not Voting
Kyle Hall Republican Yea
Larry C. Strickland Republican Yea
Larry W. Potts Republican Yea
Lisa S. Barnes Republican Yea
Mark Brody Republican Yea
Mitchell S. Setzer Republican Yea
Phil Shepard Republican Yea
Sarah Stevens Republican Yea
Stephen M. Ross Republican Not Voting
Steve Jarvis Republican Yea
W. Ted Alexander Republican Yea
William D. Brisson Republican Not Voting
Carla D. Cunningham U Yea
Nasif Majeed U Yea

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Conference Rpt Motion 8 To Adopt

Passed 44 Yea · 0 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 6001
Unaffiliated 28001
Republican 10003
Total 44005
% of votes cast 90%0%0%10%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
deViere — Yea
Fitch — Yea
Foushee — Yea
Marcus — Yea
McKissick — Yea
Nickel — Yea
Peterson — Yea
Searcy — Yea
Smith — Yea
VanDuyn — Yea
Ballard — Yea
Brown — Yea
Bryan — Yea
J. Davis — Yea
Edwards — Yea
Gallimore — Yea
Gunn — Yea
Harrington — Yea
Horner — Yea
Johnson — Yea
Krawiec — Yea
Newton — Yea
Perry — Yea
Steinburg — Yea
Tillman — Yea
Wells — Yea
Woodard — Not Voting
D. Davis — Yea
J. Jackson — Yea
Gladys A. Robinson Democratic Yea
Jay J. Chaudhuri Democratic Yea
Joyce Waddell Democratic Yea
Michael Garrett Democratic Yea
Mujtaba A. Mohammed Democratic Not Voting
Paul A. Lowe, Jr. Democratic Yea
Tracy Clark Democratic Yea
Bill Rabon Republican Yea
Brent Jackson Republican Yea
Carl Ford Republican Yea
Danny Earl Britt, Jr. Republican Yea
Jim Burgin Republican Not Voting
Norman W. Sanderson Republican Yea
Phil Berger Republican Yea
Ralph Hise Republican Not Voting
Tom McInnis Republican Yea
Vickie Sawyer Republican Yea
W. Ted Alexander Republican Yea
W. Ted Alexander Republican Yea
Warren Daniel Republican Not Voting

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Subjects

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SB 356 is sponsored by Wells, Brown, Ballard, Edwards, and Steinburg.
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