North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee 17 R cosponsors

SB 290 — NC REINS 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 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 17 sponsors

    2 primary, 15 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (17 R).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

16 added · 17 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of SB 290 has made minor edits to its wording and formatting. These changes include some adjustments in punctuation and spacing for clarity. While the content of the bill remains the same, these improvements ensure that the language is clearer and easier to read. This matters because clearer language helps lawmakers and the public better understand the bill’s intentions and implications.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Mar 13, 2025 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 290 Short Title:
290 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS35128-TQ-11A Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ENACT THE REGULATIONS FROM THE EXECUTIVE IN NEED OF SCRUTINY ACT.
Rules and Operations of the Senate March 17, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ENACT THE REGULATIONS FROM THE EXECUTIVE IN NEED OF SCRUTINY ACT.
– A permanent rule approved by the Commission becomes effective on the first day of the month following the month the rule is approved by the Commission, unless (i) the Commission received written objections to the rule in accordance with subsection (b2) of this section, section;
– A permanent rule approved by the Commission becomes effective on the first dayof the month following the month the rule is approved bythe Commission, unless (i) the Commission received written objections to the rule in accordance with subsection (b2) of this section, section;
If a bill that specifically disapproves the rule is introduced in either house of the General Assembly before the thirty-first legislative day of that session, the rule becomes effective on the earlier of either the day an unfavorable final action is taken on the bill or the day that session of the General Assembly adjourns without ratifying a bill that specifically disapproves the rule.
If a bill that specifically disapproves the rule is introduced in either house of the General Assembly before the thirty-first legislative day of that session, the rule becomes effective on the earlier of either the dayan unfavorable final action is taken on the bill or the daythat session of the General Assembly adjourns without ratifying a bill that specifically disapproves the rule.
*DRS35128-TQ-11A* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (b2) Objection.
*S290-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (b2) Objection.
If the Office of State Budget and Management fails to prepare a fiscal note within this time Page 2 DRS35128-TQ-11A General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 period, the agency proposing the rule change shall prepare a fiscal note.
If the Office of State Budget and Management fails to prepare a fiscal note within this time Page 2 Senate Bill 290-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 period, the agency proposing the rule change shall prepare a fiscal note.
(c) Ifthe approved rule wouldhave anaggregateeconomicimpact onall persons affected of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) as calculated under G.S.
(c) If the approved rule wouldhave anaggregateeconomicimpact onall persons affected of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) as calculated under G.S.
150B-21.4(b1)(3a) in a 12-month period, the Rules Review Commission shall notify the cochairs of the Joint Legislative Administrative Procedure Oversight Committee that the rule was approved." SECTION 4.
150B-21.4(b1)(3a) in a 12-month period, the Rules Review Commission shall notifythe cochairs of the Joint Legislative Administrative Procedure Oversight Committee that the rule was approved." SECTION 4.
DRS35128-TQ-11A Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (1) To review rules to which the Rules Review Commission has objected to determine if statutory changes are needed to enable the agency to fulfill the intent of the General Assembly.
Senate Bill 290-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (1) To review rules to which the Rules Review Commission has objected to determine if statutory changes are needed to enable the agency to fulfill the intent of the General Assembly.
(3a) To review the activities of State occupational licensing boards to determine if the boards are operating in accordance with statutory requirements and if the boards are still necessary to achieve the purposes for which they were created.
(3a) To review the activities of State occupational licensing boards to determine if the boards are operating in accordance with statutory requirements and if the boards are still necessaryto achieve the purposes for which they were created.
(6) To review the rule-making process to determine if the procedures for adopting rules give the public adequate notice of and information about proposed rules.
(6) To review the rule-makingprocess to determine if the procedures for adopting rules give the public adequate notice of and information about proposed rules.
Page 4 DRS35128-TQ-11A
Page 4 Senate Bill 290-First Edition
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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 · 15 co-sponsors · 162 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (15)

Not signed on (162)

162 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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 290?
SB 290 is sponsored by Vickie Sawyer (Republican), Norman W. Sanderson (Republican), Paul Newton (Republican), Michael A. Lazzara (Republican), Ralph Hise (Republican), Bobby Hanig (Republican), Amy S. Galey (Republican), Carl Ford (Republican), Dana Jones (Republican), Warren Daniel (Republican), Danny Earl Britt, Jr. (Republican), Bob Brinson (Republican), Lisa S. Barnes (Republican), Benton G. Sawrey (Republican), Timothy D. Moffitt (Republican), Steve Jarvis (Republican), and Todd Johnson (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 290?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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