North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 7 D · 3 R cosponsors

HB 253 — Restore Down-Zoning/Farmland and Floodplain.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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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 February 27, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

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.

  • 10 sponsors

    0 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (7 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

9 added · 7 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updates to House Bill 253 include changes to the titles and references within the document. Specifically, the date and reference format have been updated to reflect a significant point in time for the bill's progression. This matters because it ensures that the bill is accurately tracked within the legislative process and provides clarity for legislators and the public regarding its current status.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 H 1 HOUSE BILL 253 Short Title:
253 Feb 27, 2025 SESSION 2025 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH40160-MQ-56 Short Title:
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO RESTORE THE AUTHORITY TO INITIATE DOWN-ZONING IN HENDERSON COUNTY FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES.
Judiciary3, iffavorable, Housing andDevelopment, iffavorable,Rules,Calendar, and Operations of the House March 3, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO RESTORE THE AUTHORITY TO INITIATE DOWN-ZONING IN HENDERSON COUNTY FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES.
*DRH40160-MQ-56*
*H253-v-1*
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref to the Com on Judiciary 3, if favorable, Housing and Development, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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0 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 169 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (169)

169 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 253?
HB 253 is sponsored by Brian Turner (Democratic), B. Ray Jeffers (Democratic), Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Allison A. Dahle (Democratic), Sarah Crawford (Democratic), Becky Carney (Democratic), Eric Ager (Democratic), Jennifer Balkcom (Republican), Neal Jackson (Republican), and Jake Johnson (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 253?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 27, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 253?
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