North Carolina 2021-2022 Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

SB 491 — Create an Additional 5-Tier System.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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This bill died with 2021-2022 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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What changed in the latest version

10 added · 11 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Senate Bill 491 clarifies the definitions of "enterprise tier one" and "enterprise tier four" areas by specifying that these are counties based on their annual rankings. A notable change includes the removal of redundant phrases, making the definitions easier to understand. This matters because clear definitions help ensure that counties know their status, which can affect eligibility for state support and resources. Understanding these designations is essential for local governments and businesses planning economic development initiatives.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Apr 1, 2021 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2021 S 1 SENATE BILL 491 Short Title:
491 SESSION 2021 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS35217-MC-111 Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO DESIGN A FIVE-TIER ECONOMIC DISTRESS SYSTEM THAT MAY BE USED IN ADDITION TO THE CURRENT DEVELOPMENT TIER SYSTEM.
Rules and Operations of the Senate April 5, 2021 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO DESIGN A FIVE-TIER ECONOMIC DISTRESS SYSTEM THAT MAY BE USED IN ADDITION TO THE CURRENT DEVELOPMENT TIER SYSTEM.
– An enterprise tier one areais a county whose annual ranking is one of the 20 highest in the State.
– An enterprise tier one areais a countywhose annual ranking is one of the 20 highest in the State.
An enterprise tier four area is a county whose annual ranking is between 61 and 80 in the State.
An enterprise tier four area is a countywhose annual rankingis between 61 and 80 in the State.
A development tier designation is and an enterprise tier designation are effective only for the calendar year following the designation.
A development tier designation is and an enterprise tier designation are effective onlyfor the calendar year following the designation.
*DRS35217-MC-111*
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

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

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 176 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Edwards

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (176)

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COMMERCE COMMERCE DEPT. COUNTIES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LDC PUBLIC
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 491?
SB 491 is sponsored by Edwards, Vickie Sawyer (Republican), and Todd Johnson (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 491?
This bill died with 2021-2022 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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