North Carolina 2019-2020 Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 3 R · 3 D cosponsors

HB 169 — Loggerhead Turtle/State Saltwater Reptile.

Last action — Regular Message Received From House

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

6 added · 7 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 169 adds that loggerhead sea turtles lay "hundreds of nests" instead of "hundreds of eggs" on southern beaches. This change is significant because it emphasizes the nesting behavior of the turtles, highlighting the importance of their habitat for successful reproduction. This distinction helps raise awareness about the conservation needs of these endangered species and may influence protective measures or policies in coastal areas.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2019 H 1 HOUSE BILL 169 Short Title:
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2019 H 2 HOUSE BILL 169 Committee Substitute Favorable 3/13/19 Short Title:
Representatives Iler, C.
Smith, and McElraft (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
State and Local Government, if favorable, Environment, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House February 26, 2019 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ADOPT THE LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLE AS THE OFFICIAL SALTWATER REPTILE OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.
February 26, 2019 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ADOPT THE LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLE AS THE OFFICIAL SALTWATER REPTILE OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.
and Whereas, loggerhead sea turtles lay hundreds of eggs on the southern beaches of North Carolina;
and Whereas, loggerhead sea turtles lay hundreds of nests on the southern beaches of North Carolina;
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Action History

  1. Regular Message Received From House

  2. Passed 1st Reading

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

  4. Regular Message Sent To Senate

  5. Passed 2nd Reading

  6. Passed 3rd Reading

  7. Reptd Fav

  8. Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)

  9. Placed On Cal For 04/30/2019

  10. Withdrawn From Com

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

  12. Reptd Fav Com Substitute

  13. Re-ref Com On Environment

  14. Passed 1st Reading

  15. Ref to the Com on State and Local Government, if favorable, Environment, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  16. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 14 co-sponsors · 163 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (14)

Not signed on (163)

163 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 114 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 56003
Republican 31002
Democratic 25000
U 2000
Total 114005
% of votes cast 96%0%0%4%
How each member voted (119)
Member Party Vote
Davis — Yea
Autry — Yea
Beasley — Yea
Black — Yea
Clemmons — Yea
Farmer-Butterfield — Yea
Fisher — Yea
Floyd — Yea
Gailliard — Yea
Garrison — Yea
Gill — Yea
Graham — Yea
Harris — Yea
Holley — Yea
Hunt — Yea
Hunter — Yea
Jackson — Yea
Lucas — Yea
Martin — Yea
Montgomery — Yea
Queen — Yea
Richardson — Yea
Russell — Yea
Terry — Yea
vonHaefen — Yea
Wray — Yea
Boles — Yea
Bumgardner — Yea
Carter — Yea
Cleveland — Yea
Conrad — Yea
Dobson — Yea
Elmore — Yea
Faircloth — Yea
Fraley — Yea
Grange — Yea
Hardister — Yea
Henson — Yea
Horn — Yea
Hurley — Yea
Lewis — Yea
McElraft — Yea
McGrady — Yea
McNeill — Yea
Moore — Yea
Presnell — Yea
Rogers — Yea
Saine — Yea
Sasser — Yea
Speciale — Yea
Szoka — Yea
Yarborough — Yea
Zachary — Yea
Murphy — Not Voting
Insko — Not Voting
L. Johnson — 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
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 Yea
Mary Belk Democratic Yea
Pricey Harrison Democratic Yea
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 Yea
Edward C. Goodwin 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 R. Bell, IV Republican Yea
John Sauls Republican Not Voting
Julia C. Howard Republican Yea
Keith Kidwell Republican Yea
Kelly E. Hastings Republican Yea
Kevin Corbin Republican Yea
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 Not Voting
Sarah Stevens Republican Yea
Stephen M. Ross Republican Yea
Steve Jarvis Republican Yea
W. Ted Alexander Republican Yea
William D. Brisson Republican Yea
Carla D. Cunningham U Yea
Nasif Majeed U Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 169?
HB 169 is sponsored by Frank Iler (Republican), McElraft, Deb Butler (Democratic), Carter, Faircloth, Fisher, Graham, Hanig, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Insko, McGrady, Sasser, C. Smith, Harry Warren (Republican), John R. Bell, IV (Republican), and Eric Ager (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 169?
This bill died with 2019-2020 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 169?
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