North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

SB 75 — Town of Garner/Settlement of Claims.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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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 11, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    0 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

8 added · 10 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill SB 75 has updated some of its text, specifically clarifying how damages are compensated, with a focus on the amount of $10,000. The changes ensure that the language is streamlined and clear for everyone involved. This matters because clearer wording can reduce confusion in legal interpretations and help ensure that towns understand their responsibilities regarding damages.

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FILED SENATE Feb 11, 2025 GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 75 Short Title:
75 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS35041-LM-43 Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF GARNER TO ALLOW THE TOWN COUNCIL TO DELEGATE TO THE TOWN MANAGER THE POWER TO SETTLE CERTAIN CLAIMS AGAINST THE TOWN.
Rules and Operations of the Senate February 12, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF GARNER TO ALLOW THE TOWN COUNCIL TO DELEGATE TO THE TOWN MANAGER THE POWER TO SETTLE CERTAIN CLAIMS AGAINST THE TOWN.
(1) Personal injury or damage to property when the amount involved does not exceed the sum of one hundred dollars ($100.00) ten thousand dollars ($10,000)anddoesnot exceedtheactualloss sustained,includinglossoftime, medical expenses, and any other expense actually incurred.
(1) Personal injury or damage to property when the amount involved does not exceed the sum of one hundred dollars ($100.00) ten thousand dollars ($10,000)anddoesnot exceedtheactuallosssustained, includinglossoftime, medical expenses, and any other expense actually incurred.
Settlement of a claim by the town manager pursuant to this section shall constitute a complete release of the town from any and all damages sustained by the person involved in such settlement in any manner arising out of the incident, occasion, or taking complained of." SECTION 2.
Settlement of a claim by the town manager pursuant to this section shall constitute a complete release of the town from any and all damages sustained bythe person involved in such settlement in any manner arising out of the incident, occasion, or taking complained of." SECTION 2.
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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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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 178 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (178)

178 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 75?
SB 75 is sponsored by Lisa Grafstein (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 75?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 11, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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