North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 8 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 147 — Teacher License Reciprocity.

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 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    1 primary, 8 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (8 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

7 added · 8 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Senate Bill 147, the introductory lines officially stating the general assembly's session and bill identification have been added. This update helps clarify when and where the bill is being discussed, ensuring transparency and proper documentation in the legislative process. While these changes may seem minor, they matter because they enhance the bill's clarity and organization for everyone involved.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Feb 24, 2025 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 147 Short Title:
147 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS45071-NG-24 Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION FROM REQUIRING AN OUT-OF-STATE APPLICANT FOR A CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TEACHING LICENSE TO COMPLETE AN EXAMINATION AS A CONDITION OF LICENSURE.
Rules and Operations of the Senate February 25, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION FROM REQUIRING AN OUT-OF-STATE APPLICANT FOR A CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TEACHING LICENSE TO COMPLETE AN EXAMINATION AS A CONDITION OF LICENSURE.
*DRS45071-NG-24*
*S147-v-1*
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

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

  3. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 170 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (170)

170 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 147?
SB 147 is sponsored by Joyce Waddell (Democratic), Tom McInnis (Republican), Ralph Hise (Republican), Jim Burgin (Republican), Bob Brinson (Republican), W. Ted Alexander (Republican), Timothy D. Moffitt (Republican), Bobby Hanig (Republican), and Dana Jones (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 147?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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