North Carolina 2021-2022 Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 8 D · 2 R · 2 I cosponsors

HB 545 — Mandatory Training Contributing to Continuing Education Units.

Last action — Withdrawn From Com

Track this bill free

No card. One bill, free forever — alerts when it moves.

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

This bill died with 2021-2022 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

45 added · 37 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of House Bill 545, the list of sponsors has expanded from just one representative, Elmore, to include two additional sponsors, Clemmons and Torbett. This change highlights broader support for the bill, which could enhance its chances of moving forward in the legislative process. More sponsors often indicate a stronger collaborative effort and potential effectiveness in addressing the issues presented in the bill.

→
Previous
Latest
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2021 H 2 HOUSE BILL 545 Committee Substitute Favorable 4/20/21 Short Title:
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2021 H 1 HOUSE BILL 545 Short Title:
Representatives Elmore, Clemmons, and Torbett (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
April 14, 2021 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ALLOW TEACHERS TO RECEIVE CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS FOR COMPLETING MANDATORY TRAININGS AND TO MODIFY THE DIGITAL TEACHING AND LEARNING RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS.
Education - K-12, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House April 14, 2021 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ALLOW EDUCATIONAL PROFESSIONALS TO OBTAIN CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS FROM COMPLETING MANDATORY TRAININGS.
… (2a) For all teachers, hours spent attending mandatory training programs shall contribute toward the calculation of continuing education credits if all of the following apply:
(1) For all teachers, at least eight continuing education credits with at least three credits required in a teacher's academic subject area.
(2) For elementary school teachers, at least three continuing education credits related to literacy.
Literacy renewal credits shall include evidence-based assessment, diagnosis, and intervention strategies for students not demonstrating reading proficiency.
Oral language, phonemic and phonological awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension shall be addressed in literacy-related activities leading to license renewal for elementary school teachers.
(2a) For all teachers, hours spent attending mandatory training programs shall contribute toward the calculation for continuing education credits if all of the following apply:
The State Board of Education shall not require the completion of continuing education credits solely related to digital teaching and learning but may require completion of up to two continuing education credits that include pedagogy on digital teaching and learning as a component of a general or content-specific continuing education credit." SECTION 2.
The State Board of Education shall not require the completion of continuing education credits solely related to digital teaching and learning but may require completion of up to two continuing education credits that include *H545-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 pedagogy on digital teaching and learning as a component of a general or content-specific continuing education credit." SECTION 2.
*H545-v-2*
Page 2 House Bill 545-First Edition
⬇ Download PDF
View plain text versions (3)

Action History

  1. Withdrawn From Com

  2. Re-ref to Education/Higher Education. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

  3. Regular Message Received From House

  4. Passed 1st Reading

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

  6. Regular Message Sent To Senate

  7. Reptd Fav

  8. Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)

  9. Added to Calendar

  10. Passed 2nd Reading

  11. Passed 3rd Reading

  12. Reptd Fav Com Substitute

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

  14. Passed 1st Reading

  15. Ref to the Com on Education - K-12, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  16. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

Export CSV (upgrade) →

2 sponsors · 18 co-sponsors · 159 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

  • Elmore
  • Clemmons

Co-sponsors (18)

Not signed on (159)

159 members have not signed on to this bill.

Show all 159 →

"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.

Whip count is in markup. Polling the chamber and every recorded vote this session. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Calling the roll · Tallying · Engrossing

Votes

Second Reading

Passed 116 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 27000
Republican 45001
Unaffiliated 42003
U 2000
Total 116004
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (120)
Member Party Vote
Autry — Yea
Clemmons — Yea
Cooper-Suggs — Yea
Farkas — Yea
Fisher — Yea
Garrison — Yea
Gill — Yea
Graham — Yea
Harris — Yea
Hunt — Yea
Hunter — Yea
Hurtado — Yea
Insko — Yea
Lucas — Yea
Martin — Yea
Richardson — Yea
Terry — Yea
vonHaefen — Yea
Wray — Yea
Boles — Yea
Bradford — Yea
Bumgardner — Yea
Carter — Yea
Cleveland — Yea
Davis — Yea
Elmore — Yea
Faircloth — Yea
Hardister — Yea
Hurley — Yea
Johnson — Yea
McElraft — Yea
McNeill — Yea
Mills — Yea
Moore — Yea
Saine — Yea
Sasser — Yea
Szoka — Yea
Yarborough — Yea
Zachary — Yea
Gailliard — Not Voting
Rogers — Not Voting
C. Smith — Not Voting
K. Baker — Yea
K. Smith — Yea
R. Smith — Yea
Abe Jones Democratic Yea
Allison A. Dahle Democratic Yea
Amber M. Baker 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
James Roberson 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
Terence Everitt Democratic Yea
Terry M. Brown Jr. Democratic Yea
Vernetta Alston Democratic Yea
Zack Hawkins Democratic 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 Yea
Destin Hall Republican Yea
Diane Wheatley Republican Yea
Donna McDowell White 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 Yea
Julia C. Howard Republican Yea
Karl E. Gillespie Republican Yea
Keith Kidwell Republican Yea
Kelly E. Hastings Republican Not Voting
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 Yea
W. Ted Alexander Republican Yea
William D. Brisson Republican Yea
Carla D. Cunningham U Yea
Nasif Majeed U Yea

Official roll call →

Subjects

labor education
Cross-referencing the record. Reading this bill against every other bill in the corpus by meaning, not keywords. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Matching · Ranking · Engrossing

Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 545?
HB 545 is sponsored by R. Smith, Elmore, Clemmons, John A. Torbett (Republican), Amber M. Baker (Democratic), Mary Belk (Democratic), Becky Carney (Democratic), Carla D. Cunningham (U), Allison A. Dahle (Democratic), Fisher, Gill, Harris, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Zack Hawkins (Democratic), Hunt, Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), Nasif Majeed (U), Amos L. Quick, III (Democratic), Dennis Riddell (Republican), and Terry.
What is the current status of HB 545?
This bill died with 2021-2022 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 545?
Track HB 545 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

Make your voice heard on HB 545

Find the representatives who decide this bill and tell them where you stand — for yourself, or mobilize your whole list in one click with One Click Politics advocacy software.

Find my representatives → Run a campaign

Stay ahead of HB 545

Last checked for changes 3 months ago · updated continuously

One Click Politics tracks every bill in Congress and all 50 states.

Track this bill →