North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee 5 R cosponsors

SB 61 — I-95 Toll Prohibition.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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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 February 05, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 24% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    2 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 R).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

11 added · 12 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of SB 61 includes changes to the language that clarify which authority may collect tolls on interstate roads. This change emphasizes the prohibition of tolls specifically on I-95, reinforcing the commitment to keep this major highway toll-free for drivers. This matters because it could alleviate financial burdens for travelers who rely on this key transportation route.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Feb 5, 2025 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 61 Short Title:
61 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS35024-MW-12A Short Title:I-95 Toll Prohibition.
I-95 Toll Prohibition.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE IMPOSITION OF TOLLS ON INTERSTATE 95 FOR TEN YEARS AND TO REQUIRE THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR TOLLING INTERSTATE 95 THEREAFTER.
Rules and Operations of the Senate February 6, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE IMPOSITION OF TOLLS ON INTERSTATE 95 FOR TEN YEARS AND TO REQUIRE THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR TOLLING INTERSTATE 95 THEREAFTER.
–Notwithstandinganyotherprovision of this Article, andwith the exception set forth in subsection (d) of this section, the Authority may collect tolls on any existing interstate highway for which the United States Department of Transportation has granted permission by permit, or any other lawful means, to do so.
–Notwithstandinganyotherprovision of this Article, andwith the exception set forth in subsection (d) of this section, the Authoritymaycollect tolls on anyexisting interstate highway for which the United States Department of Transportation has granted permission by permit, or any other lawful means, to do so.
–Notwithstandinganyotherprovision of this Article,andwith the exception set forth in subsection (d) of this section, the Authority may collect tolls on any existing interstate highway for which the United States Department of Transportation has granted permission by permit, or any other lawful means, to do so.
–Notwithstandinganyotherprovision of this Article,andwith the exception set forth in subsection (d) of this section, the Authoritymaycollect tolls on anyexisting interstate highway for which the United States Department of Transportation has granted permission by permit, or any other lawful means, to do so.
Toll locations shall be erected at or near the *DRS35024-MW-12A* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 borders of the State and at such other locations that are not impracticable, unfeasible, or that would result in an unsafe or hazardous condition.
Toll locations shall be erected at or near the *S61-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 borders of the State and at such other locations that are not impracticable, unfeasible, or that would result in an unsafe or hazardous condition.
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

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

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 174 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (174)

174 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 61?
SB 61 is sponsored by Timothy D. Moffitt (Republican), Jim Burgin (Republican), Benton G. Sawrey (Republican), Lisa S. Barnes (Republican), and Paul Newton (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 61?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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