North Carolina 2025 Session Status: Enacted 5 R cosponsors

HB 926 — Regulatory Reform Act of 2025.

Last action — Became Law W/o Signature

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 10, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Josh Stein (Democratic) on October 06, 2025.

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  • 5 sponsors

    2 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

479 added · 485 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill HB 926 was amended to include provisions for the establishment of "Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) Awareness Week" in North Carolina, recognizing the need for increased awareness around epilepsy. Additionally, it now requires that local school boards provide training for teachers and staff on seizure awareness, which is important for ensuring the safety of students who might experience seizures. These changes aim to promote better understanding and support for those affected by epilepsy, which could ultimately save lives.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 H 2 HOUSE BILL 926 Committee Substitute Favorable 4/29/25 Short Title:
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 H 1 HOUSE BILL 926 Short Title:
Representatives Riddell, Zenger, and Chesser (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
April 14, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED ANACTTOPROVIDEFURTHERREGULATORYRELIEFTOTHECITIZENS OFNORTH CAROLINA.
Regulatory Reform, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House April 14, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED ANACTTOPROVIDEFURTHERREGULATORYRELIEFTOTHECITIZENS OFNORTH CAROLINA.
The student shall not return to play or practice on a subsequent day until the student is evaluated by and receives written clearance for such participation from one of the following:
The student shall not return to play or practice on a subsequent day *H926-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 until the student is evaluated by and receives written clearance for such participation from one of the following:
*H926-v-2* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 … f.
… f.
A physical therapist, licensed under Article 18E of Chapter 90 of the General Statutes." 5 PART II.
A physical therapist, licensed under Article 18E of Chapter 90 of the General Statutes." 7 ESTABLISH SUDEP AWARENESS WEEK AND RECOMMEND AWARENESS TRAINING FOR SCHOOL PERSONNEL RESPONSIBLE FOR STUDENTS WITH EPILEPSY OR OTHERWISE PREDISPOSED TO SEIZURES SECTION 3.(a) Chapter 103 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING AND ACCREDITATION 7 EXEMPT LEGISLATORS FROM GENERAL CONTRACTOR CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS SECTION 3.
"§ 103-19.
SUDEP Awareness Week.
The week beginning on the second Sundayin November of each year is designated as Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) Awareness Week in North Carolina." SECTION 3.(b) Article 25A of Chapter 115C of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
"§ 115C-375.7.
Seizure awareness training for school personnel.
(a) This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Shannon Leigh Adcock, Steven Anthony Christos, and Samantha Davis Memorial Act." (b) It is the goal of the General Assembly to encourage local boards of education to develop and provide seizure awareness training for all teachers and other school personnel who may be responsible for students with epilepsy or students that are otherwise predisposed to seizures." PART II.
OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING AND ACCREDITATION EXEMPT LEGISLATORS FROM GENERAL CONTRACTOR CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS SECTION 4.
…." END DUAL LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR AUDIOLOGISTS SECTION 4.(a) G.S.
…." END DUAL LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR AUDIOLOGISTS SECTION 5.(a) G.S.
A person who does not meet both requirements of having a doctoral degree in Audiology and holding a valid permanent license as an audiologist under Article 22 of Chapter 90 of the General Statutes of North Carolina must become a registered apprentice or be licensed by the Board before fitting or selling hearing aids in the State of North Carolina.
A person who does not meet both Page 2 House Bill 926-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 requirements of having a doctoral degree in Audiology and holding a valid permanent license as an audiologist under Article 22 of Chapter 90 of the General Statutes of North Carolina must become a registered apprentice or be licensed by the Board before fitting or selling hearing aids in the State of North Carolina.
(d) The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to the activities and services of an audiology student pursuing a course of study in an accredited college or university, if these activities and services constitute a part of such person's course of study." SECTION 4.(b) This section is effective when it becomes law.
(d) The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to the activities and services of an audiology student pursuing a course of study in an accredited college or university, if these activities and services constitute a part of such person's course of study." SECTION 5.(b) This section is effective when it becomes law.
LOCKED HEARING AID DISCLOSURES FOR HEARING AID FITTERS, DEALERS, AND AUDIOLOGISTS SECTION 5.(a) Chapter 93D of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
LOCKED HEARING AID DISCLOSURES FOR HEARING AID FITTERS, DEALERS, AND AUDIOLOGISTS SECTION 6.(a) Chapter 93D of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
Page 2 House Bill 926-Second Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (a) Definitions.
(a) Definitions.
(6) The terms of any guarantee or written warranty made to the purchaser with respect to the hearing aid.
House Bill 926-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (6) The terms of any guarantee or written warranty made to the purchaser with respect to the hearing aid.
These records shall be kept at the licensee's principal place of practice and shall be made available for inspection by the Board." SECTION 5.(b) The North Carolina State Hearing Aid Dealers and Fitters Board may adopt rules to implement subsection (a) of this section.
These records shall be kept at the licensee's principal place of practice and shall be made available for inspection by the Board." SECTION 6.(b) The North Carolina State Hearing Aid Dealers and Fitters Board may adopt rules to implement subsection (a) of this section.
SECTION 5.(c) This section becomes effective October 1, 2025.
SECTION 6.(c) This section becomes effective October 1, 2025.
House Bill 926-Second Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 SECTION 6.(a) Article 22 of Chapter 90 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
SECTION 7.(a) Article 22 of Chapter 90 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
If multiple locked hearing aids are sold in a single transaction, a single written notice under subsection (a) of this section and a single written receipt under this subsection may be used to satisfy the requirements of this section, provided that the required information for each hearing aid sold is clearly documented.
If multiple locked hearing aids are sold in a single transaction, a single written notice under subsection (a) of this section and a single written receipt under this subsection may be used to Page 4 House Bill 926-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 satisfy the requirements of this section, provided that the required information for each hearing aid sold is clearly documented.
These records shall be kept at the audiologist's principal place of practice and shall be made available for inspection by the Board." SECTION 6.(b) The North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists may adopt rules to implement subsection (a) of this section.
These records shall be kept at the audiologist's principal place of practice and shall be made available for inspection by the Board." SECTION 7.(b) The North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists may adopt rules to implement subsection (a) of this section.
SECTION 6.(c) This section becomes effective October 1, 2025.
SECTION 7.(c) This section becomes effective October 1, 2025.
AUTHORIZE BROKERS TO REGISTER WITH MULTIPLE DEALERS SECTION 7.
AUTHORIZE BROKERS TO REGISTER WITH MULTIPLE DEALERS SECTION 8.
Page 4 House Bill 926-Second Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (a) It is unlawful for any person to transact business in this State as a dealer or salesman unless he is registered under this Chapter.
(a) It is unlawful for any person to transact business in this State as a dealer or salesman unless he is registered under this Chapter.
The Administrator may by rule or order require the return of a salesman's license upon the termination ofthoseactivitieswhichmakehim a salesman or,ifsuchreturnis impossible,require a bond or evidence satisfactory to the Administrator of such impossibility.
The Administrator may by rule or order require the return of a salesman's license upon the termination ofthoseactivitieswhichmakehim asalesman or,ifsuchreturnis impossible,require a bond or evidence satisfactory to the Administrator of such impossibility.
BUSINESS REFORMS ALLOW BUYER'S AGENT COMPENSATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE OFFER TO PURCHASE SECTION 8.(a) Definitions.
BUSINESS REFORMS PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT REGARDING EMINENT DOMAIN AND ADDITIONAL EMINENT DOMAIN STATUTORY CHANGES SECTION 9.(a) Article I of the North Carolina Constitution is amended by adding a new section to read:
– For purposes of this section, "Offer and Sales Contracts Rule" means 21 NCAC 58A .0112 (Offer and Sales Contracts).
"Sec.
SECTION 8.(b) Offer and Sales Contracts Rule.
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– Until the effective date of the revised permanent rule that the Real Estate Commission is required to adopt pursuant to subsection (d) of this section, the Commission shall implement the Offer and Sales Contracts Rule as provided in subsection (c) of this section.
Eminent domain.
SECTION 8.(c) Implementation.
Private property shall not be taken by eminent domain except for a public use.
– A broker acting as an agent in a real estate transaction may use a preprinted offer or sales contract form containing provisions concerning the payment of a commission or compensation, including the forfeiture of earnest money, to a broker or firm.
Just compensation shall be paid and shall be determined by a jury at the request of any party." SECTION 9.(b) The amendment set out in subsection (a) of this section shall be submitted to the qualified voters of the State at the general election in 2026, which election shall be conducted under the laws then governing elections in the State.
SECTION 8.(d) Additional Rulemaking Authority.
Ballots, voting systems, or House Bill 926-First Edition Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 both may be used in accordance with Chapter 163 of the General Statutes.
– The Commission shall adopt a rule to amend the Offer and Sales Contracts Rule consistent with subsection (c) of this section.
The question to be used in the voting systems and ballots shall be:
Notwithstanding G.S.
"[ ] FOR [ ] AGAINST Constitutional amendment to prohibit condemnation of private property except for a public use and to provide for the payment of just compensation with right of trial by jury in all condemnation cases." SECTION 9.(c) If a majority of votes cast on the question are in favor of the amendment set out in subsection (a) of this section, the State Board of Elections shall certify the amendment to the Secretary of State.
150B-19(4), the rule adopted by the Commission pursuant to this section shall be substantively identical to the provisions of subsection (c) of this section.
The Secretary of State shall enroll the amendment so certified among the permanent records of that office.
Rules adopted pursuant to this section are not subject to Part 3 of Article 2A of Chapter 150B of the General Statutes.
The amendment set out in subsection (a) of this section becomes effective upon certification and applies to takings after that date.
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Rules adopted pursuant to this section shall become effective as provided in G.S.
SECTION 9.(d) G.S.
150B-21.3(b1), as though 10 or more written objections had been received as provided in G.S.
40A-3 reads as rewritten:
150B-21.3(b2).
"§ 40A-3.
SECTION 8.(e) Sunset.
By whom right may be exercised.
– This section expires when permanent rules adopted as required by subsection (d) of this section become effective.
(a) Private Condemnors.
LIMIT LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY TO ADOPT REQUIREMENTS FOR WATER AND SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE THAT ARE MORE STRINGENT THAN STATE LAW SECTION 9.(a) Article 1 of Chapter 160D of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
– For the public use or benefit, use, the persons or organizations listed below shall have the power of eminent domain and may acquire by purchase or condemnation propertyfor the stated purposes and other works which are authorized bylaw.law:
"§ 160D-103.1.
(1) Corporations, bodies politic or persons have the power of eminent domain for the construction of railroads, power generating facilities, substations, switching stations, microwave towers, roads, alleys, access railroads, turnpikes, street railroads, plank roads, tramroads, canals, telegraphs, telephones, communication facilities, electric power lines, electric lights, public water supplies, public sewerage systems, flumes, bridges, facilities related to the distribution of natural gas, and pipelines or mains for the transportation of petroleum products, coal, natural gas, limestone or minerals.
Limitation on certain development regulations pertaining to water and sewer infrastructure.
Land condemned for any liquid pipelines shall:shall meet both of the following requirements:
House Bill 926-Second Edition Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 No local government unit, as that term is defined in G.S.
a.
159G-20, may adopt or enforce a requirement fortheconstruction,alteration,oroperationofawaterorsewersysteminassociation with development, including specific materials and components required to be used, that is more stringent than a corresponding requirement set forth in Subchapters 2T and 18C of Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, as applicable, unless both of the following are satisfied:
Not be less than 50 feet nor more than 100 feet in width;
(1) The more stringent requirement has been approved by the Environmental Management Commission.
andwidth.
The Environmental Management Commission shall only approve a more stringent requirement where it has determined that the more stringent requirement is necessary or advisable to address specific concerns of the jurisdiction in question due to geography or other factors and, if so, whether the requirement is a cost-effective approach to meet the regulatory objective.
b.
In issuing its approval or denial of a requirement, the Commission shall include written findings of fact to support its decision.
Comply with the provisions of G.S.
(2) After approval of the Environmental Management Commission, the unit of local government adopts the requirement by ordinance." SECTION 9.(b) This section becomes effective December 1, 2025, and applies to a requirement fortheconstruction,alteration,oroperationofawaterorsewersysteminassociation with development adopted or enforced on or after that date.
62-190(b).
ALLOWING THE USE OF UNGRADED LUMBER IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES SECTION 10.(a) Definitions.
The width of land condemned for any natural gas pipelines shall not be more than 100 feet.
… (b) Local Public Condemnors – Standard Provision.
– For the public use or benefit, use, the governing body of each municipality or county shall possess the power of eminent domain and may acquire by purchase, gift or condemnation any property, either inside or outside its boundaries, for the following purposes:
… (b1) Local Public Condemnors – Modified Provision for Certain Localities.
– For the public use or benefit, use, the governing body of each municipality or county shall possess the power of eminent domain and may acquire by purchase, gift or condemnation any property or interest therein, either inside or outside its boundaries, for the following purposes:
… (c) Other Public Condemnors.
– For the public use or benefit, use, the following political entities shall possess the power of eminent domain and may acquire property by purchase, gift, or condemnation for the stated purposes.purposes:
… (d) Connection of Customers.
– For the public use, private condemnors, local public condemnors, and other public condemnors in subsections (a), (b), (b1), and (c) of this section shall possess the power of eminent domain and may acquire by purchase, gift, or condemnation any property for the connection of any customer or customers." SECTION 9.(e) Except as otherwise provided, this section is effective when it becomes law and applies to takings occurring on or after that date.
Page 6 House Bill 926-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 2 ALLOWING THE USE OF UNGRADED LUMBER IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES SECTION 10.(a) Definitions.
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(2) The dimension lumber meets or exceeds the requirements of the North CarolinaResidential CodeortheNorth CarolinaBuildingCode, as applicable, other than the requirements that only grade-stamped lumber be used in residential construction.
House Bill 926-First Edition Page 7 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (2) The dimension lumber meets or exceeds the requirements of the North CarolinaResidential CodeortheNorth CarolinaBuildingCode, as applicable, other than the requirements that only grade-stamped lumber be used in residential construction.
House Bill 926-Second Edition Page 7 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 SECTION 11.(a) Article 9 of Chapter 143 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
SECTION 11.(a) Article 9 of Chapter 143 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
(c) An individual holding an initial certification from the program established by subsection (a) of this section, from a private program authorized under subsection (b) of this section, or from a State-approved lumber grading program in another state who mills lumber in this State shall be recertified under the training program every five years.
Page 8 House Bill 926-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (c) An individual holding an initial certification from the program established by subsection (a) of this section, from a private program authorized under subsection (b) of this section, or from a State-approved lumber grading program in another state who mills lumber in this State shall be recertified under the training program every five years.
Page 8 House Bill 926-Second Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 DELAY PHASED-IN MANDATORY COMMERCIAL AND RECREATIONAL REPORTING OF CERTAIN FISH HARVESTS, AS ENACTED BY S.L.
DELAY PHASED-IN MANDATORY COMMERCIAL AND RECREATIONAL REPORTING OF CERTAIN FISH HARVESTS, AS ENACTED BY S.L.
2023-137 AND AMENDED BY S.L.
2023-137 SECTION 14.
2024-45 SECTION 14.
2023-137, as amended by Section 8 of S.L.
2023-137 reads as rewritten:
2024-45, reads as rewritten:
"SECTION 6.(f) Subsection (a) of this section becomes effective December 1, 2024, and applies to violations committed on or after that date.
"SECTION 6.(f) Subsection (a) of this section becomes effective December 1, 2025, December 1, 2026, and applies to violations committed on or after that date.
Subsection (b) of this section becomes effective December 1, 2025, December 1, 2026, and applies to violations committed on or after that date.
Subsection (b) of this section becomes effective December 1, 2026, December 1, 2027, and applies to violations committed on or after that date.
Subsection (c) of this section becomes effective December 1, 2026, December 1, 2027, and applies to violations committedonorafterthatdate.Theremainderofthis section is effective when it becomes law." PART IV.
Subsection (c) of this section becomes effective December 1, 2027, December 1, 2028, and applies to violationscommitted on or after that date.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT AMENDMENTS EXTEND NOTICE REQUIRED BEFORE CONTESTED CASE HEARINGS SECTION 15.(a) G.S.
The remainder of this section is effective when it becomes law." CARRIER LIABILITY FOR FAILURE TO USE CUSTOMER PROVIDED PARCEL LOCKER FOR PACKAGE DELIVERY SECTION15.
Article13ofChapter66oftheGeneral Statutesis amended byadding a new section to read:
"§66-67.6.
Carrierliabilitywhenparcellocker providedbyconsigneeforpackagedelivery.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, where a consignee provides a parcel locker compatible with a carrier's requirements for delivery, and has otherwise complied with any requirements of the carrier with respect to use of the parcel locker, the failure of a carrier to deliver goods to the parcel locker shall shift the risk of loss to the carrier if the consignee does not receive the goods due to theft or other loss.
For purposes of this section (i) the term "parcel locker" shall mean a lockable storage unit designed to store packages for recipients securely and (ii) the terms "carrier" and "consignee" shall have the same meanings as set forth in G.S.
25-7-102." NO DISCRIMINATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION AGAINST CREDITS, DEGREES, OR CERTIFICATIONS BASED ON ACCREDITOR IDENTITY WHERE THE ACCREDITOR IS RECOGNIZED BY THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SECTION 16.(a) Article 1 of Chapter 115D of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
"§ 115D-1.4.
No discrimination against potential transfer credits, degrees, or certifications based on accreditor identity.
The State Board of Community Colleges shall adopt a policy that prohibits any community college from denying or treating disparately any potential transfer credit, degree, or other certification, for any purposes, solely on the basis of the identity of the accreditor, provided that the credits, degree, or other certification came from an institution or program that held accreditation from any accreditor recognized by the United States Department of Education where earned." SECTION 16.(b) G.S.
116-11 is amended by adding a new subdivision to read:
"(8c) The Board of Governors shall adopt a policy that prohibits any constituent institution from denying or treating disparately any potential transfer credit, degree, or other certification, for any purposes, solely on the basis of the identity of the accreditor, provided that the credits, degree, or other certification came from an institution or program that held accreditation from any accreditor recognized by the United States Department of Education where earned." PART IV.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT AMENDMENTS EXTEND NOTICE REQUIRED BEFORE CONTESTED CASE HEARINGS House Bill 926-Second Edition Page 9 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 SECTION 17.(a) G.S.
If prehearing statements have not been filed in the case, the notice shall state the date, hour, place, and nature of the hearing, shall list the particular sections of the statutes and rules involved, and shall give a short and plain statement of the factual allegations." SECTION 17.(b) G.S.
If prehearing statements have not been filed in the case, the notice shall state the date, hour, place, House Bill 926-First Edition Page 9 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 and nature of the hearing, shall list the particular sections of the statutes and rules involved, and shall give a short and plain statement of the factual allegations." SECTION 15.(b) G.S.
…." REQUIRE AGENCYATTORNEYS TO COMPLYWITH RULE 4.2OFTHE RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT IN CONTESTED CASES SECTION 18.(a) Article 3 of Chapter 150B of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
…." REQUIRE AGENCYATTORNEYS TO COMPLYWITH RULE 4.2 OFTHE RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT IN CONTESTED CASES SECTION 16.(a) Article 3 of Chapter 150B of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
(b) A lawyer who violates this section shall be considered in violation of Rule 4.2 of the Rules of Professional Conduct of the North Carolina State Bar and shall be subject to discipline by the State Bar." SECTION 18.(b) G.S.
(b) A lawyer who violates this section shall be considered in violation of Rule 4.2 of the Rules of Professional Conduct of the North Carolina State Bar and shall be subject to discipline by the State Bar." SECTION 16.(b) G.S.
A lawyer who violates this subsection shall be considered in violation of Rule 4.2 of the Rules of Professional Conduct of the North Carolina State Bar and shall be subject to discipline by the State Bar." ENCOURAGE ARTICLE 3A AGENCIES TO NEGOTIATE INFORMALLY Page 10 House Bill 926-Second Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 SECTION 19.
A lawyer who violates this subsection shall be considered in violation of Rule 4.2 of the Rules of Professional Conduct of the North Carolina State Bar and shall be subject to discipline by the State Bar." ENCOURAGE ARTICLE 3A AGENCIES TO NEGOTIATE INFORMALLY SECTION 17.
In trying to reach a settlement through informal procedures, theagencymaynot conduct aproceedingat whichsworn testimony is taken and witnesses may be cross-examined.
In trying to reach a settlement Page 10 House Bill 926-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 through informal procedures, theagencymaynot conduct aproceedingat whichsworn testimony is taken and witnesses may be cross-examined.
EFFECTIVE DATE SECTION 20.
EFFECTIVE DATE SECTION 18.
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Action History

  1. Became Law W/o Signature

  2. Ch. SL 2025-94

  3. Pres. To Gov. 9/25/2025

  4. Ratified

  5. Concurred In S Com Sub

  6. Ordered Enrolled

  7. Withdrawn From Com

  8. Re-ref to Judiciary. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

  9. Reptd Fav Com Substitute

  10. Com Substitute Adopted

  11. Re-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  12. Reptd Fav

  13. Placed on Today's Calendar

  14. Amend Tabled A1

  15. Amend Adopted A3

  16. Amend Failed A2

  17. Passed 2nd Reading

  18. Passed 3rd Reading

  19. Engrossed

  20. Special Message Sent To House

  21. Special Message Received For Concurrence in S Com Sub

  22. Cal Pursuant 36(b)

  23. Placed On Cal For 09/23/2025

  24. Reptd Fav Com Substitute

  25. Com Substitute Adopted

  26. Re-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  27. Withdrawn From Com

  28. Re-ref to Regulatory Reform. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

  29. Special Message Sent To Senate

  30. Special Message Received From House

  31. Passed 1st Reading

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

  33. Amend Adopted A1

  34. Amend Adopted A2

  35. Amend Adopted A3

  36. Amend Adopted A4

  37. Amend Failed A5

  38. Passed 3rd Reading

  39. Ordered Engrossed

  40. Reptd Fav

  41. Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)

  42. Added to Calendar

  43. Passed 2nd Reading

  44. Placed On Cal For 06/24/2025

  45. Reptd Fav Com Sub 3

  46. Ruled Material

  47. Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  48. Withdrawn From Com

  49. Re-ref to the Com on Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  50. Reptd Fav Com Sub 2

  51. Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  52. Withdrawn From Com

  53. Re-ref to the Com on Regulatory Reform, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  54. Reptd Fav Com Substitute

  55. Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  56. Passed 1st Reading

  57. Ref to the Com on Regulatory Reform, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  58. Filed

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Passed 72 Yea · 37 Nay · 11 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 83402
U 1100
Unaffiliated 3201
Republican 60008
Total 7237011
% of votes cast 60%31%0%9%
How each member voted (120)
Member Party Vote
CharlesSmith — Yea
Campbell — Yea
Reeder — Yea
vonHaefen — Nay
C. Smith — Not Voting
F. Jackson — Nay
Abe Jones Democratic Nay
Aisha O. Dew Democratic Not Voting
Allen Buansi Democratic Nay
Allison A. Dahle Democratic Nay
Amber M. Baker Democratic Not Voting
Amos L. Quick, III Democratic Nay
B. Ray Jeffers Democratic Yea
Becky Carney Democratic Nay
Beth Helfrich Democratic Nay
Brandon Lofton Democratic Yea
Brian Turner Democratic Nay
Bryan Cohn Democratic Yea
Carolyn G. Logan Democratic Nay
Cecil Brockman Democratic Nay
Cynthia Ball Democratic Nay
Dante Pittman Democratic Yea
Deb Butler Democratic Nay
Eric Ager Democratic Nay
Garland E. Pierce Democratic Yea
Gloristine Brown Democratic Nay
James Roberson Democratic Nay
Jordan Lopez Democratic Nay
Julia Greenfield Democratic Nay
Kanika Brown Democratic Nay
Laura Budd Democratic Nay
Lindsey Prather Democratic Nay
Marcia Morey Democratic Nay
Maria Cervania Democratic Nay
Mary Belk Democratic Nay
Mike Colvin Democratic Yea
Monika Johnson-Hostler Democratic Nay
Phil Rubin Democratic Nay
Pricey Harrison Democratic Nay
Renée A. Price Democratic Nay
Robert T. Reives, II Democratic Nay
Rodney D. Pierce Democratic Nay
Sarah Crawford Democratic Nay
Shelly Willingham Democratic Yea
Terry M. Brown Jr. Democratic Yea
Tim Longest Democratic Nay
Tracy Clark Democratic Nay
Vernetta Alston Democratic Nay
Ya Liu Democratic Nay
Zack Hawkins Democratic Nay
A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr. Republican Yea
Allen Chesser Republican Yea
Ben T. Moss, Jr. Republican Yea
Bill Ward Republican Yea
Blair Eddins Republican Yea
Brenden H. Jones Republican Yea
Brian Biggs Republican Yea
Brian Echevarria Republican Yea
Celeste C. Cairns Republican Yea
Charles W. Miller Republican Yea
Chris Humphrey Republican Yea
Cody Huneycutt Republican Yea
David Willis Republican Yea
Dean Arp Republican Yea
Dennis Riddell Republican Yea
Destin Hall Republican Not Voting
Diane Wheatley Republican Yea
Donna McDowell White Republican Yea
Donnie Loftis Republican Yea
Donny Lambeth Republican Yea
Dudley Greene Republican Yea
Edward C. Goodwin Republican Not Voting
Erin Paré Republican Yea
Frank Iler Republican Yea
Harry Warren Republican Yea
Heather H. Rhyne Republican Yea
Howard Penny, Jr. Republican Yea
Hugh Blackwell Republican Not Voting
Jarrod Lowery Republican Yea
Jay Adams Republican Yea
Jeff Zenger Republican Yea
Jeffrey C. McNeely Republican Yea
Jennifer Balkcom Republican Yea
Jerry "Alan" Branson Republican Yea
Jimmy Dixon Republican Not Voting
John A. Torbett Republican Yea
John M. Blust Republican Yea
John R. Bell, IV Republican Yea
John Sauls Republican Not Voting
Jonathan L. Almond Republican Yea
Joseph Pike Republican Yea
Julia C. Howard Republican Yea
Karl E. Gillespie Republican Yea
Keith Kidwell Republican Yea
Kelly E. Hastings Republican Yea
Kyle Hall Republican Yea
Larry C. Strickland Republican Yea
Larry W. Potts Republican Yea
Mark Brody Republican Yea
Mark Pless Republican Yea
Matthew Winslow Republican Yea
Mike Clampitt Republican Yea
Mike Schietzelt Republican Not Voting
Mitchell S. Setzer Republican Yea
Neal Jackson Republican Yea
Paul Scott Republican Yea
Phil Shepard Republican Not Voting
Ray Pickett Republican Yea
Sam Watford Republican Yea
Sarah Stevens Republican Yea
Stephen M. Ross Republican Not Voting
Steve Tyson Republican Yea
Ted Davis, Jr. Republican Yea
Todd Carver Republican Yea
Todd Johnson Republican Yea
Tricia Ann Cotham Republican Yea
William D. Brisson Republican Yea
Wyatt Gable Republican Yea
Carla D. Cunningham U Yea
Nasif Majeed U Nay

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Second Reading

Passed 31 Yea · 17 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 31700
Republican 28002
Total 311702
% of votes cast 62%34%0%4%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
Caleb Theodros Democratic Nay
Dan Blue Democratic Yea
DeAndrea Salvador Democratic Nay
Gale Adcock Democratic Nay
Gladys A. Robinson Democratic Nay
Graig Meyer Democratic Nay
Jay J. Chaudhuri Democratic Nay
Joyce Waddell Democratic Nay
Julie Mayfield Democratic Nay
Kandie D. Smith Democratic Nay
Lisa Grafstein Democratic Nay
Michael Garrett Democratic Nay
Mujtaba A. Mohammed Democratic Nay
Natalie S. Murdock Democratic Nay
Paul A. Lowe, Jr. Democratic Yea
Sophia Chitlik Democratic Nay
Sydney Batch Democratic Nay
Terence Everitt Democratic Nay
Val Applewhite Democratic Nay
Woodson Bradley Democratic Yea
Amy S. Galey Republican Yea
Benton G. Sawrey Republican Yea
Bill Rabon Republican Yea
Bob Brinson Republican Yea
Bobby Hanig Republican Yea
Brad Overcash Republican Yea
Brent Jackson Republican Not Voting
Carl Ford Republican Yea
Chris Measmer Republican Yea
Dana Jones Republican Yea
Danny Earl Britt, Jr. Republican Yea
David W. Craven, Jr. Republican Yea
Eddie D. Settle Republican Yea
Jim Burgin Republican Yea
Kevin Corbin Republican Yea
Lisa S. Barnes Republican Yea
Mark Hollo Republican Yea
Michael A. Lazzara Republican Yea
Michael V. Lee Republican Yea
Norman W. Sanderson Republican Yea
Paul Newton Republican Yea
Phil Berger Republican Yea
Ralph Hise Republican Yea
Steve Jarvis Republican Yea
Timothy D. Moffitt Republican Yea
Todd Johnson Republican Not Voting
Tom McInnis Republican Yea
Vickie Sawyer Republican Yea
W. Ted Alexander Republican Yea
Warren Daniel Republican Yea

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Subjects

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HB 926 is sponsored by Bill Ward (Republican), Jimmy Dixon (Republican), Allen Chesser (Republican), Jeff Zenger (Republican), and Dennis Riddell (Republican).
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