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SB 487 — Require Legislative Sponsors/Appropriations.
Last action — Passed 1st Reading
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
Odds of enactment
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In Committee
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
0 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
9 added · 10 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of Senate Bill 487 now includes a clearer title that emphasizes the requirement for legislative sponsors for appropriations. The revision also removes some extraneous text, streamlining the language of the bill. These changes matter because they help clarify the purpose of the bill, making it easier for lawmakers and the public to understand its focus on ensuring accountability in the appropriations process.
FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA MarSESSION 25, 2025 S.B.S 1 SENATE BILL 487 Short Title:
487Require SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS45270-NE-45 Short Title:Require Legislative Sponsors/Appropriations.
Rules and Operations of the Senate March 26, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED ANACTREQUIRINGLEGISLATIVESPONSORSFORANACTREQUIRINGLEGISLATIVESPONSORSFORAPPROPRIATIONSENACTEDBY APPROPRIATIONSENACTEDBY THE CURRENT OPERATIONS APPROPRIATIONS ACT.
*DRS45270-NE-45**S487-v-1*
Action History
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Passed 1st Reading
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Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
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Filed
Sponsors
- Lisa Grafstein · Cosponsor
- Terence Everitt · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 177 not signed on
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (2)
- Lisa Grafstein Democratic
- Terence Everitt Democratic
Not signed on (177)
177 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 177 →"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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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 487?
- SB 487 is sponsored by Lisa Grafstein (Democratic) and Terence Everitt (Democratic).
- What is the current status of SB 487?
- This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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