North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 7 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 504 — NC Farmland and Military Protection Act.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    2 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (7 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

11 added · 12 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Senate Bill 504 adds new provisions under Chapter 64 of the General Statutes regarding the operation of the Dare County Bombing Range. It clarifies the authority of the entity responsible for the range by allowing it to manage its affairs without needing additional consent. This change is significant because it streamlines the decision-making process for the bombing range, which can improve efficiency and responsiveness in its operations.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Mar 25, 2025 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 504 Short Title:
504 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS15217-MQ-101 Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE ACQUISITION OF AGRICULTURAL AND OTHER LANDS CRITICAL TO THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF THE STATE BY CERTAIN FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS DESIGNATED AS ADVERSARIAL BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE.
Rules and Operations of the Senate March 26, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE ACQUISITION OF AGRICULTURAL AND OTHER LANDS CRITICAL TO THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF THE STATE BY CERTAIN FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS DESIGNATED AS ADVERSARIAL BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE.
Chapter 64 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new Article to read:
Chapter 64 of the General Statutes is amended byadding a new Article to read:
The term also includes possession of fifty percent (50%) or less of the ownership interest in an entity if an owner directs the business and affairs of the entity without the requirement or consent of any other party.
The term also includes possession of fifty percent (50%) or less of the ownership interest in an entity if an owner directs the business and affairs of the entitywithout the requirement or consent of any other party.
*DRS15217-MQ-101* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (4) Interest.
*S504-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (4) Interest.
– Fort Bragg, Pope Army Airfield, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, New River Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station, Military Ocean Terminal at Sunny Point, the United States Coast Guard Air Station at Elizabeth City, Naval Support Activity Northwest, Blakeslee Air Force Recreation Area, Air Route Surveillance Radar (ARSR-4) at Fort Fisher, and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, in its own right and as the responsible entity for the Dare County Bombing Range, North Carolina National Guard facilities, and any facility located within the State that is subject to the installations' oversight and control.
– Fort Bragg, Pope Army Airfield, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, New River Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station, Military Ocean Terminal at Sunny Point, the United States Coast Guard Air Station at Elizabeth City, Naval Support Activity Northwest, Blakeslee Air Force Recreation Area, Air Route Surveillance Radar (ARSR-4) at Fort Fisher, and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, in its own right and as the responsible entityfor the Dare County Bombing Range, North Carolina National Guard facilities, and any facility located within the State that is subject to the installations' oversight and control.
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

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

  3. Filed

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2 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 171 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (171)

171 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 504?
SB 504 is sponsored by Benton G. Sawrey (Republican), Norman W. Sanderson (Republican), Brad Overcash (Republican), Paul Newton (Republican), Val Applewhite (Democratic), Tom McInnis (Republican), Bobby Hanig (Republican), and Timothy D. Moffitt (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 504?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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