North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee 4 D cosponsors

SB 716 — Fair Competition Study Act.

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 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

Stalled 22% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 D).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

11 added · 12 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Senate Bill 716 involve adding specific language regarding the evaluation of energy services provided by vertically integrated providers. Additionally, the bill now emphasizes the assessment of an energy imbalance market's feasibility, costs, and benefits. These changes are important because they aim to better understand and improve the efficiency and reliability of energy distribution in North Carolina, which can lead to more effective energy management and potentially lower costs for consumers.

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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 716 Short Title:
716 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS15270-NJa-39A Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO CONDUCT A STUDY FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND REFORM FOR FAIR COMPETITION IN NORTH CAROLINA'S ENERGY MARKET.
Rules and Operations of the Senate March 26, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO CONDUCT A STUDY FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND REFORM FOR FAIR COMPETITION IN NORTH CAROLINA'S ENERGY MARKET.
Whereas, much of the electric service provided in North Carolina is currently provided by vertically integrated providers of electric distribution and transmission services;
Whereas, much of the electric service provided in North Carolina is currently provided byverticallyintegrated providers of electric distribution and transmission services;
(3) Evaluates the feasibility, costs, and benefits of an energy imbalance market or regional transmission organization in North Carolina and South Carolina or the Southeastern United States.
(3) Evaluates the feasibility, costs, and benefits of an energyimbalance market or regional transmission organization in North Carolina and South Carolina or the Southeastern United States.
The consultant must have demonstrated expertise in energy policy, *DRS15270-NJa-39A* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 utility regulation, public interest advocacy, and must maintain neutrality by being free from conflicts of interest, including any financial, professional, or personal ties to utility companies or their affiliates.
The consultant must have demonstrated expertise in energy policy, *S716-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 utility regulation, public interest advocacy, and must maintain neutrality by being free from conflicts of interest, including any financial, professional, or personal ties to utility companies or their affiliates.
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

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

  3. Withdrawn From Com

  4. Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget

  5. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 175 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (175)

175 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 716?
SB 716 is sponsored by Joyce Waddell (Democratic), Natalie S. Murdock (Democratic), Graig Meyer (Democratic), and Kandie D. Smith (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 716?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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