North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 4 D · 1 I cosponsors

HB 699 — Sheriff's Deputies/Dismissals.

Last action — Serial Referral To State and Local Government Stricken

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 02, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 40% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    0 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 D · 1 I) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

10 added · 8 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to House Bill 699 involve clarifying that each sheriff and register of deeds, who are elected officials, hold exclusive rights regarding their duties. The removal of a previous version's reference adds clarity without altering the bill’s intent. This change is important because it reinforces the authority of these elected officials in performing their responsibilities, emphasizing accountability and transparency in local governance.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 H 1 HOUSE BILL 699 Short Title:
699 Apr 2, 2025 SESSION 2025 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH10325-LM-104 Short Title:
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT PROVIDING THAT A SHERIFF SHALL NOT DISCHARGE A DEPUTY SHERIFF OR OTHER EMPLOYEE IN THE OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF FOR FAILING TO MAKE A CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION TO THE SHERIFF OR THE SHERIFF'S CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE.
Judiciary 1, if favorable, State and Local Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House April 3, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT PROVIDING THAT A SHERIFF SHALL NOT DISCHARGE A DEPUTY SHERIFF OR OTHER EMPLOYEE IN THE OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF FOR FAILING TO MAKE A CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION TO THE SHERIFF OR THE SHERIFF'S CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE.
(1) Each sheriff and register of deeds elected by the people has the exclusive right to hire, discharge, and supervise the employees in his office.
(1) Each sheriff and register of deeds elected bythe people has the exclusive right to hire, discharge, and supervise the employees in his office.
*DRH10325-LM-104*
*H699-v-1*
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Action History

  1. Serial Referral To State and Local Government Stricken

  2. Withdrawn From Com

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

  4. Passed 1st Reading

  5. Ref to the Com on Judiciary 1, if favorable, State and Local Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  6. Filed

Sponsors

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0 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 174 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (174)

174 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 HB 699?
HB 699 is sponsored by Phil Rubin (Democratic), Renée A. Price (Democratic), Nasif Majeed (U), Maria Cervania (Democratic), and Abe Jones (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 699?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 02, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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