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HB 892 — NC Green Schools.
Last action — Passed 1st Reading
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2019-2020 Session. It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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
156 added · 154 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of House Bill 892 clarifies that if a public school cannot adopt a green cleaning or food service policy due to economic challenges, it must notify the Department of Public Instruction each year. The bill also simplifies how schools determine what products qualify as environmentally sensitive, making it easier for them to follow the guidelines. These changes are important because they help ensure that schools are accountable for their environmental practices while also recognizing financial constraints. This allows for a more practical implementation of green policies in schools.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.SESSION 2019 H 1 HOUSE BILL 892 Short Title:
892 Apr 16, 2019 SESSION 2019 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH40390-MV-158A Short Title:
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
Appropriations, Education, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House April 22, 2019 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ENACT THE NORTH CAROLINA GREEN SCHOOLS ACT OF 2019.
*H892-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (b) If adopting a green cleaning policy or a green food service policy under this section is not economically feasible, a public school shall provide, until such time that it is economically feasible, annual written notification to the Department of Public Instruction on a form provided *DRH40390-MV-158A* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 bytheDepartment that thedevelopment andimplementation ofagreencleaningpolicyora green food service policy is not economically feasible.
115C-532.4." SECTION 2.(d) Notwithstanding Article 37A of Chapter 115C of the General Statutes, as enacted by Section 2(a) of this act, a school may deplete its existing cleaning and food service supply stocks and implement the new requirements under Article 37A of Chapter Page 2 House Bill 892-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 115C of the General Statutes, as enacted by Section 2(a) of this act, in the procurement cycle for the following school year.
Page 2 DRH40390-MV-158A General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 SECTION 2.(e) Notwithstanding G.S.
– The purpose of this section is to establish a database of information concerning energy and water usage by public schools, to use the database for the purpose of House Bill 892-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 establishing goals to reduce overall energy and water usage by public schools, and to provide a DRH40390-MV-158A Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 mechanism for loans to local school administrative units for projects that will increase energy and water efficiencies.
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Action History
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Passed 1st Reading
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Ref to the Com on Appropriations, Education, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
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Filed
Sponsors
- R. Smith · Cosponsor
- Pricey Harrison · Primary
- Autry · Primary
- Fisher · Cosponsor
- Carolyn G. Logan · Cosponsor
- Allison A. Dahle · Cosponsor
- Cecil Brockman · Cosponsor
- Zack Hawkins · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →3 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 171 not signed on
Sponsors (3)
- Pricey Harrison Democratic
- Autry
- Zack Hawkins Democratic
Co-sponsors (5)
- R. Smith
- Fisher
- Carolyn G. Logan Democratic
- Allison A. Dahle Democratic
- Cecil Brockman Democratic
Not signed on (171)
171 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 892?
- HB 892 is sponsored by R. Smith, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Autry, Fisher, Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), Allison A. Dahle (Democratic), Cecil Brockman (Democratic), and Zack Hawkins (Democratic).
- What is the current status of HB 892?
- This bill died with 2019-2020 Session. It reached “In Committee” 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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