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HB 288 — Bennett College Accreditation/Private Need-Based.
Last action — Passed 1st Reading
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
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.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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
10 added · 8 removedPlain-language change summary
The revised version of House Bill 288 includes additional sponsors, specifically Representatives Hardister, Quick, and Clemmons, while removing a reference to a previous draft of the bill. This change emphasizes that more lawmakers are supporting the bill, which can help increase its chances of passing. It also streamlines the information by eliminating outdated details, making it clearer for those following the bill's progress.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.SESSION 2021 H 1 HOUSE BILL 288 Short Title:
288 Mar 11, 2021 SESSION 2021 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH10122-MK-58B Short Title:
RepresentativeRepresentatives Harrison.Harrison, Hardister, Quick, and Clemmons (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
Education - Universities, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House March 15, 2021 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO CLARIFY ACCREDITATION REQUIREMENTS FOR BENNETT COLLEGE FOR THE NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
*DRH10122-MK-58B**H288-v-1*
Action History
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Passed 1st Reading
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Ref to the Com on Education - Universities, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
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Filed
Sponsors
- R. Smith · Cosponsor
- Pricey Harrison · Primary
- Hardister · Primary
- III Amos L. Quick · Primary
- Clemmons · Cosponsor
- Autry · Cosponsor
- Mary Belk · Cosponsor
- Deb Butler · Cosponsor
- Becky Carney · Cosponsor
- Gailliard · Cosponsor
- Zack Hawkins · Cosponsor
- Hunt · Cosponsor
- Frank Iler · Cosponsor
- Insko · Cosponsor
- Carolyn G. Logan · Cosponsor
- Nasif Majeed · Cosponsor
- Meyer · Cosponsor
- Marcia Morey · Cosponsor
- James Roberson · Cosponsor
- Terry · Cosponsor
- Shelly Willingham · Cosponsor
- Wray · Cosponsor
- Cecil Brockman · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →3 sponsors · 20 co-sponsors · 156 not signed on · 1 voted No
Sponsors (3)
- Pricey Harrison Democratic
- Hardister
- Amos L. Quick, III Democratic
Co-sponsors (20)
- R. Smith
- Clemmons
- Autry
- Mary Belk Democratic
- Deb Butler Democratic
- Becky Carney Democratic
- Gailliard
- Zack Hawkins Democratic
- Hunt
- Frank Iler Republican
- Insko
- Carolyn G. Logan Democratic
- Nasif Majeed U
- Meyer
- Marcia Morey Democratic
- James Roberson Democratic
- Terry
- Shelly Willingham Democratic
- Wray
- Cecil Brockman Democratic
Not signed on (156)
156 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 156 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 33 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 24 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| U | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 51 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Total | 110 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| % of votes cast | 92% | 1% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (120)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Autry | — | Yea |
| Clemmons | — | Yea |
| Gill | — | Yea |
| Harris | — | Yea |
| Lucas | — | Yea |
| Rudow | — | Yea |
| CharlesSmith | — | Yea |
| Staton-Williams | — | Yea |
| vonHaefen | — | Yea |
| Wray | — | Yea |
| Bradford | — | Yea |
| Cleveland | — | Yea |
| Crutchfield | — | Yea |
| Elmore | — | Yea |
| Faircloth | — | Yea |
| Fontenot | — | Yea |
| Hardister | — | Yea |
| Moore | — | Yea |
| Reeder | — | Yea |
| Saine | — | Yea |
| Sasser | — | Yea |
| CarsonSmith | — | Yea |
| Lowery | — | Not Voting |
| Mills | — | Not Voting |
| Sossamon | — | Not Voting |
| F. Jackson | — | Yea |
| K. Baker | — | Yea |
| Abe Jones | Democratic | Yea |
| Allen Buansi | Democratic | Yea |
| Allison A. Dahle | Democratic | Yea |
| Amber M. Baker | Democratic | Yea |
| Amos L. Quick, III | Democratic | Yea |
| B. Ray Jeffers | Democratic | Yea |
| Becky Carney | Democratic | Yea |
| Brandon Lofton | Democratic | Yea |
| Carolyn G. Logan | Democratic | Yea |
| Cecil Brockman | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Cynthia Ball | Democratic | Yea |
| Deb Butler | Democratic | Yea |
| Eric Ager | Democratic | Yea |
| Garland E. Pierce | Democratic | Yea |
| Gloristine Brown | Democratic | Yea |
| James Roberson | Democratic | Yea |
| Joe John | Democratic | Yea |
| Kanika Brown | Democratic | Yea |
| Laura Budd | Democratic | Yea |
| Lindsey Prather | Democratic | Yea |
| Marcia Morey | Democratic | Yea |
| Maria Cervania | Democratic | Yea |
| Mary Belk | Democratic | Yea |
| Pricey Harrison | Democratic | Yea |
| Renée A. Price | Democratic | Yea |
| Robert T. Reives, II | Democratic | Yea |
| Sarah Crawford | Democratic | Yea |
| Shelly Willingham | Democratic | Yea |
| Terence Everitt | Democratic | Yea |
| Terry M. Brown Jr. | Democratic | Yea |
| Tim Longest | Democratic | Yea |
| Vernetta Alston | Democratic | Yea |
| Ya Liu | Democratic | Yea |
| Zack Hawkins | Democratic | Yea |
| A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| Allen Chesser | Republican | Yea |
| Ben T. Moss, Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| Bill Ward | Republican | Yea |
| Brenden H. Jones | Republican | Yea |
| Brian Biggs | Republican | Yea |
| Celeste C. Cairns | 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 |
| 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 |
| Jake Johnson | Republican | Yea |
| Jay Adams | Republican | Yea |
| Jeff Zenger | Republican | Yea |
| Jeffrey C. McNeely | Republican | Yea |
| Jennifer Balkcom | Republican | Yea |
| Jimmy Dixon | Republican | Yea |
| John A. Torbett | Republican | Yea |
| John R. Bell, IV | Republican | Not Voting |
| John Sauls | Republican | Yea |
| Joseph Pike | Republican | Yea |
| Julia C. Howard | Republican | Yea |
| 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 | Nay |
| Mark Pless | Republican | Yea |
| Matthew Winslow | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Clampitt | Republican | Yea |
| Mitchell S. Setzer | Republican | Yea |
| Neal Jackson | Republican | Yea |
| Phil Shepard | Republican | Yea |
| Ray Pickett | Republican | Yea |
| Sam Watford | Republican | Not Voting |
| Sarah Stevens | Republican | Not Voting |
| Stephen M. Ross | Republican | Yea |
| Steve Tyson | Republican | Yea |
| Ted Davis, Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| Tricia Ann Cotham | Republican | Not Voting |
| W. Ted Alexander | Republican | Not Voting |
| William D. Brisson | Republican | Yea |
| Carla D. Cunningham | U | Yea |
| Nasif Majeed | U | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 288?
- HB 288 is sponsored by R. Smith, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Hardister, Amos L. Quick, III (Democratic), Clemmons, Autry, Mary Belk (Democratic), Deb Butler (Democratic), Becky Carney (Democratic), Gailliard, Zack Hawkins (Democratic), Hunt, Frank Iler (Republican), Insko, Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), Nasif Majeed (U), Meyer, Marcia Morey (Democratic), James Roberson (Democratic), Terry, Shelly Willingham (Democratic), Wray, and Cecil Brockman (Democratic).
- What is the current status of HB 288?
- 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.
- Where can I track HB 288?
- Track HB 288 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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