North Carolina 2021-2022 Session Status: Enacted 4 R cosponsors

SB 329 — Bldg. Permit Exempt./Timeshare Eff. Date.

Last action — Signed by Gov. 12/9/2021

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 22, 2021. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    2 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

52 added · 56 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the updated version of Senate Bill 329, the threshold for certain alterations in commercial buildings has been increased from $15,000 to $20,000. Additionally, the conditions under which repairs and renovations are considered have been clarified to ensure that they do not include major additions. These changes are significant because they could reduce the regulatory burden on property owners and contractors, making it easier and more cost-effective to undertake minor renovations without extensive permits or compliance costs.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2021 S 2 SENATE BILL 329 Second Edition Engrossed 5/5/21 Short Title:
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2021 S 1 SENATE BILL 329 Short Title:
– No permit shall be required under the Code or any local variance thereof approved under subsection (e) for any construction, installation, repair, replacement, or alteration performed in accordance with the current edition of the North Carolina State Building Code and the North Carolina Fire Prevention Code costing twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) or less in any commercial building *S329-v-2* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 or structure unless the work involves any of the activities described in subdivisions (1)–(5) of subsection (b5) of this section.
– No permit shall be required under the Code or any local variance thereof approved under subsection (e) for any construction, installation, repair, replacement, or alteration performed in accordance with the current edition of the North Carolina State Building Code and costing twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) or less in any commercial building or structure unless the work involves anyof the activities described in subdivisions (1)–(5) of subsection (b5) of this section.
(b22) Limit Requirement for Certain Plans to be Under Professional Seal.
*S329-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 (b22) Limit Requirement for Certain Plans to be Under Professional Seal.
(1) Thealteration, remodeling, renovation,or repair does not includethe addition, repair, or replacement of load-bearing structures.
(1) Thealteration, remodeling, renovation,or repairdoes not includethe addition, repair, or replacement of load-bearing structures.
133-1.1(a).
133-1.1(a)." SECTION 3.
(3) The alteration, remodeling, renovation, or repair is performed in accordance with the current edition of the North Carolina Fire Prevention Code." SECTION 3.
160D-1110(c) reads as rewritten:
160D-1110(c) is rewritten to read:
Page 2 Senate Bill 329-Second Edition
Page 2 Senate Bill 329-First Edition
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Action History

  1. Signed by Gov. 12/9/2021

  2. Ch. SL 2021-192

  3. Pres. To Gov. 12/1/2021

  4. Ratified

  5. Conf Com Reported

  6. Conf Com Reported

  7. Added to Calendar

  8. Placed on Today's Calendar

  9. Conf Report Adopted

  10. Conf Report Adopted

  11. Ordered Enrolled

  12. Conf Com Appointed

  13. Conf Com Appointed

  14. Failed Concur In H Com Sub

  15. Withdrawn From Com

  16. Placed On Cal For 11/04/2021

  17. Regular Message Received For Concurrence in H Com Sub

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

  19. Regular Message Sent To Senate

  20. Reptd Fav Com Sub 2

  21. Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)

  22. Added to Calendar

  23. Amend Failed A1

  24. Passed 2nd Reading

  25. Passed 3rd Reading

  26. Reptd Fav Com Substitute

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

  28. Withdrawn From Com

  29. Ref to the Com on Local Government - Land Use, Planning and Development, 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. Amend Adopted A1

  35. Passed 2nd Reading

  36. Passed 3rd Reading

  37. Engrossed

  38. Reptd Fav

  39. Reptd Fav

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

  41. Withdrawn From Com

  42. Re-ref to Commerce and Insurance. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

  43. Passed 1st Reading

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

  45. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 173 not signed on · 9 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (173)

173 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

Conference Rpt Motion 8 To Adopt

Passed 46 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 12001
Unaffiliated 16002
Republican 18001
Total 46004
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
deViere — Yea
Fitch — Yea
Foushee — Yea
Marcus — Yea
Nickel — Yea
Woodard — Yea
Ballard — Yea
Edwards — Yea
Harrington — Yea
Johnson — Yea
Krawiec — Yea
Perry — Yea
Proctor — Yea
Steinburg — Yea
Bazemore — Not Voting
D. Davis — Yea
J. Jackson — Not Voting
P. Newton — Yea
Dan Blue Democratic Yea
DeAndrea Salvador Democratic Yea
Gladys A. Robinson Democratic Yea
Jay J. Chaudhuri Democratic Yea
Joyce Waddell Democratic Yea
Julie Mayfield Democratic Yea
Michael Garrett Democratic Yea
Mujtaba A. Mohammed Democratic Yea
Natalie S. Murdock Democratic Yea
Paul A. Lowe, Jr. Democratic Yea
Sarah Crawford Democratic Not Voting
Sydney Batch Democratic Yea
Tracy Clark Democratic Yea
Amy S. Galey Republican Yea
Bill Rabon Republican Yea
Brent Jackson Republican Yea
Carl Ford Republican Yea
Danny Earl Britt, Jr. Republican Not Voting
David W. Craven, Jr. Republican Yea
Jim Burgin Republican Yea
Kevin Corbin Republican Yea
Lisa S. Barnes Republican Yea
Michael A. Lazzara Republican Yea
Michael V. Lee Republican Yea
Norman W. Sanderson Republican Yea
Phil Berger Republican Yea
Ralph Hise Republican Yea
Steve Jarvis Republican Yea
Tom McInnis Republican Yea
Vickie Sawyer Republican Yea
W. Ted Alexander Republican Yea
Warren Daniel Republican Yea

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C RPT Adoption

Passed 91 Yea · 12 Nay · 17 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 14805
Unaffiliated 32407
U 2000
Republican 43005
Total 9112017
% of votes cast 76%10%0%14%
How each member voted (120)
Member Party Vote
Clemmons — Yea
Cooper-Suggs — Yea
Farkas — Yea
Gailliard — Yea
Garrison — Yea
Gill — Yea
Graham — Yea
Harris — Yea
Hunt — Yea
Hunter — Yea
Hurtado — Yea
Martin — Yea
Richardson — Yea
Wray — Yea
Boles — Yea
Cleveland — Yea
Davis — Yea
Faircloth — Yea
Hardister — Yea
Hurley — Yea
Johnson — Yea
McElraft — Yea
McNeill — Yea
Mills — Yea
Moore — Yea
Sasser — Yea
Szoka — Yea
Yarborough — Yea
Zachary — Yea
Autry — Nay
Fisher — Nay
vonHaefen — Nay
Insko — Not Voting
Lucas — Not Voting
Terry — Not Voting
Bradford — Not Voting
Elmore — Not Voting
Rogers — Not Voting
Saine — Not Voting
C. Smith — Yea
K. Baker — Yea
K. Smith — Nay
R. Smith — Yea
Abe Jones Democratic Nay
Allison A. Dahle Democratic Nay
Amber M. Baker Democratic Not Voting
Amos L. Quick, III Democratic Yea
Becky Carney Democratic Not Voting
Brandon Lofton Democratic Yea
Brian Turner Democratic Not Voting
Carolyn G. Logan Democratic Nay
Cecil Brockman Democratic Not Voting
Cynthia Ball Democratic Yea
Dante Pittman Democratic Yea
Deb Butler Democratic Nay
Eric Ager Democratic Yea
Gale Adcock Democratic Yea
Garland E. Pierce Democratic Yea
Graig Meyer Democratic Yea
James Roberson Democratic Yea
Joe John Democratic Yea
Marcia Morey Democratic Nay
Mary Belk Democratic Nay
Pricey Harrison Democratic Nay
Robert T. Reives, II Democratic Yea
Shelly Willingham Democratic Yea
Terence Everitt Democratic Nay
Terry M. Brown Jr. Democratic Not Voting
Vernetta Alston Democratic Yea
Zack Hawkins Democratic Yea
A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr. Republican Yea
Ben T. Moss, Jr. Republican Yea
Bobby Hanig Republican Yea
Brenden H. Jones Republican Yea
Charles W. Miller Republican Yea
Chris Humphrey Republican Yea
David Willis Republican Yea
Dean Arp Republican Yea
Dennis Riddell Republican Not Voting
Destin Hall Republican Yea
Diane Wheatley Republican Yea
Donna McDowell White Republican Yea
Donnie Loftis Republican Yea
Donny Lambeth Republican Yea
Dudley Greene Republican Yea
Edward C. Goodwin Republican Yea
Erin Paré Republican Yea
Frank Iler Republican Yea
Harry Warren Republican Yea
Howard Penny, Jr. Republican Yea
Hugh Blackwell Republican Yea
Jay Adams Republican Yea
Jeff Zenger Republican Yea
Jeffrey C. McNeely 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 Not Voting
Karl E. Gillespie Republican Yea
Keith Kidwell Republican Yea
Kelly E. Hastings Republican Yea
Kyle Hall Republican Yea
Larry C. Strickland Republican Yea
Larry W. Potts Republican Yea
Mark Brody Republican Yea
Mark Pless Republican Yea
Matthew Winslow Republican Yea
Mike Clampitt Republican Yea
Mitchell S. Setzer Republican Yea
Phil Shepard Republican Yea
Ray Pickett Republican Yea
Sam Watford Republican Yea
Sarah Stevens Republican Yea
Steve Tyson Republican Yea
Timothy D. Moffitt Republican Not Voting
W. Ted Alexander Republican Not Voting
William D. Brisson Republican Yea
Carla D. Cunningham U Yea
Nasif Majeed U Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 329?
SB 329 is sponsored by D. Davis, Steve Jarvis (Republican), Jim Burgin (Republican), Carl Ford (Republican), Krawiec, and Todd Johnson (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 329?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 22, 2021. Enacted.
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