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HB 859 — NC House Transparency Act of 2023.
Last action — Passed 1st Reading
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Died in session
This bill died with 2023-2024 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 latest version of HB 859 now includes additional sponsors and details regarding its referral in the legislative process. This change allows for broader support of the bill, which can help increase its chances of passing. It also updates the title to reflect the current session properly. These updates are important because they signify the bill's progression and encourage greater collaboration among representatives.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.SESSION 2023 H 1 HOUSE BILL 859 Short Title:
859 Apr 25, 2023 SESSION 2023 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH40430-MCa-87A Short Title:
RepresentativeRepresentatives Cervania.Cervania, Hardister, Johnson, and F.
Jackson (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House April 26, 2023 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO FACILITATE CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT WITH AND TRANSPARENCY OF LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS BY EQUIPPING ADDITIONAL AREAS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY COMPLEX WITH EQUIPMENT TO ALLOW FOR REAL-TIME AND TIME-SHIFTED REMOTE VIEWING.
*DRH40430-MCa-87A**H859-v-1*
Action History
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Passed 1st Reading
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Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
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Filed
Sponsors
- Maria Cervania · Primary
- Hardister · Primary
- Eric Ager · Cosponsor
- Autry · Cosponsor
- Cynthia Ball · Cosponsor
- Hugh Blackwell · Cosponsor
- Gloristine Brown · Cosponsor
- Kanika Brown · Cosponsor
- Fontenot · Cosponsor
- Pricey Harrison · Cosponsor
- Ya Liu · Cosponsor
- Carolyn G. Logan · Cosponsor
- Tim Longest · Cosponsor
- Lowery · Cosponsor
- Marcia Morey · Cosponsor
- Lindsey Prather · Cosponsor
- III Amos L. Quick · Cosponsor
- Rudow · Cosponsor
- Staton-Williams · Cosponsor
- Bill Ward · Cosponsor
- Julie von Haefen · Cosponsor
- Joe John · Cosponsor
- Neal Jackson · Cosponsor
- Jake Johnson · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →3 sponsors · 21 co-sponsors · 155 not signed on
Sponsors (3)
- Maria Cervania Democratic
- Hardister
- Jake Johnson Republican
Co-sponsors (21)
- Eric Ager Democratic
- Autry
- Cynthia Ball Democratic
- Hugh Blackwell Republican
- Gloristine Brown Democratic
- Kanika Brown Democratic
- Fontenot
- Pricey Harrison Democratic
- Ya Liu Democratic
- Carolyn G. Logan Democratic
- Tim Longest Democratic
- Lowery
- Marcia Morey Democratic
- Lindsey Prather Democratic
- Amos L. Quick, III Democratic
- Rudow
- Staton-Williams
- Bill Ward Republican
- Julie von Haefen Democratic
- Joe John Democratic
- Neal Jackson Republican
Not signed on (155)
155 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 859?
- HB 859 is sponsored by Maria Cervania (Democratic), Hardister, Eric Ager (Democratic), Autry, Cynthia Ball (Democratic), Hugh Blackwell (Republican), Gloristine Brown (Democratic), Kanika Brown (Democratic), Fontenot, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Ya Liu (Democratic), Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), Tim Longest (Democratic), Lowery, Marcia Morey (Democratic), Lindsey Prather (Democratic), Amos L. Quick, III (Democratic), Rudow, Staton-Williams, Bill Ward (Republican), Julie von Haefen (Democratic), Joe John (Democratic), Neal Jackson (Republican), and Jake Johnson (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 859?
- This bill died with 2023-2024 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 859?
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