Clarify Ballot Language for Art. 46 Tax.
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SB 547 — Clarify Ballot Language for Art. 46 Tax.
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.
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3 sponsors
1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.
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Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 D).
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
7 added · 8 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of Senate Bill 547 adds a header indicating that it is part of the 2025 session of the North Carolina General Assembly. It also removes some administrative language that was previously included. These changes clarify the bill's context and streamline its presentation, making it easier for lawmakers and the public to understand the current version being discussed. This matters because clear documentation helps ensure transparency in the legislative process.
FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA MarSESSION 25, 2025 S.B.S 1 SENATE BILL 547 Short Title:
547 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS35206-NIf-78C Short Title:
Rules and Operations of the Senate March 26, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MODIFY THE BALLOT LANGUAGE FOR THE REFERENDUM REQUIRED TO LEVY THE ONE-QUARTER PERCENT COUNTY SALES AND USE TAX TO CLARIFY THAT REVENUE DERIVED FROM THE TAX CAN BE USED FOR ANY PUBLIC PURPOSE.
*DRS35206-NIf-78C**S547-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
- Joyce Waddell · Cosponsor
- Michael Garrett · Cosponsor
- Gladys A. Robinson · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 176 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Gladys A. Robinson Democratic
Co-sponsors (2)
- Joyce Waddell Democratic
- Michael Garrett Democratic
Not signed on (176)
176 members have not signed on to this bill.
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- Who sponsors SB 547?
- SB 547 is sponsored by Joyce Waddell (Democratic), Michael Garrett (Democratic), and Gladys A. Robinson (Democratic).
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- This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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