North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee 5 D cosponsors

SB 958 — Safe Parks Act.

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 April 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

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Stalled 24% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

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Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    2 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 D).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

13 added · 14 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Senate Bill 958, a few specific phrases were added to clarify how certain taxes will be used. Specifically, the bill now makes it clear that funds generated from taxes on municipal solid waste and construction debris will be allocated for administrative expenses related to hazardous waste management. This change is important because it ensures that there is a designated funding source to support the state's efforts in handling hazardous sites, thereby potentially improving public health and environmental safety.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Apr 30, 2026 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 958 Short Title:
958 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS15424-MHxfa-133 Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR REMEDIATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AT PUBLIC PARKS.
Rules and Operations of the Senate May 4, 2026 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR REMEDIATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AT PUBLIC PARKS.
(1) Thirty-three and one-third percent (33.33%) shall be used by the Department of Environmental Quality to fund the assessment and remediation of pre-1983 landfills, except up to nineteen percent (19%) of the funds credited under this subdivision may be used to fund administrative expenses related to hazardous and solid waste management.
(1) Thirty-three and one-third percent (33.33%) shall be used by the Department of Environmental Quality to fund the assessment and remediation of pre-1983 landfills, except up to nineteen percent (19%) of the funds credited under this subdivision maybe used to fund administrative expenses related to hazardous and solid waste management.
Anexcisetaxis imposed onthetransferofmunicipalsolidwasteandconstructionanddemolition *DRS15424-MHxfa-133* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 debristoatransferstation permittedpursuantto Article9ofChapter130AoftheGeneralStatutes for disposal outside the State at a rate of two dollars ($2.00) four dollars ($4.00) per ton of waste.
Anexcisetaxisimposed onthetransferofmunicipalsolidwasteandconstructionanddemolition *S958-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 debristoatransferstation permittedpursuantto Article9ofChapter130AoftheGeneralStatutes for disposal outside the State at a rate of two dollars ($2.00) four dollars ($4.00) per ton of waste.
TheSecretary must credit ordistributetaxes receivedpursuant to this Article, less the cost of collection, on a quarterly basis as follows:
TheSecretarymust credit ordistributetaxes receivedpursuant to this Article, less the cost of collection, on a quarterly basis as follows:
105-130.3, less the cost of collection, to the Contaminated Parks Remedial Account established within the Inactive Hazardous Sites Cleanup Fund by G.S.
105-130.3, less the cost of collection, to the Contaminated Parks Remedial Account established within the Inactive Hazardous Sites Cleanup Fund byG.S.
Taxable Years Beginning Portion of Proceeds In 2026 25% In 2028 33.33% Page 2 DRS15424-MHxfa-133 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 After 2029 100%." SECTION 2.3.(c) This Part is effective for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.
Taxable Years Beginning Portion of Proceeds In 2026 25% In 2028 33.33% Page 2 Senate Bill 958-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 After 2029 100%." SECTION 2.3.(c) This Part is effective for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.
DRS15424-MHxfa-133 Page 3
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How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the N.C. General Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill establishes the Contaminated Parks Remedial Account and modifies the distribution of proceeds from the solid waste disposal tax to increase funding for environmental remediation at public parks.

  • G.S. 130A-295.9

    Solid waste disposal tax; use of proceeds. → Solid waste disposal tax; use of proceeds; establishment of Contaminated Parks Remedial Account.

    The title of the section is updated to reflect the creation of a new account for park remediation.

  • G.S. 130A-295.9

    shall be used by the Department of Environmental Quality to fund the assessment and remediation of pre-1983 landfills, except up to nineteen percent (19%) of the funds credited under this subdivision may be used to fund administrative expenses related to hazardous and solid waste management. → shall be used as set forth in this section: (1) Thirty-three and one-third percent (33.33%) shall be used by the Department of Environmental Quality to fund the assessment and remediation of pre-1983 landfills, except up to nineteen percent (19%) of the funds credited under this subdivision may be used to fund administrative expenses related to hazardous and solid waste management. (2) Sixty-seven and two-thirds percent (67.67%) shall be credited to the Contaminated Parks Remedial Account (CoPRA), which the Department shall establish as a separate account within the Inactive Hazardous Sites Cleanup Fund and use to fund assessment and remediation of pre-1983 landfills or other inactive hazardous sites that impair the use of a public park owned by a unit of local government. Activities under this subdivision shall be matched by the unit of local government that owns or operates the park on the basis of one dollar ($1.00) provided by the unit of local government for every four dollars ($4.00) provided from CoPRA.

    The bill reallocates the proceeds of the solid waste disposal tax to include substantial funding for the remediation of public parks contaminated by hazardous sites.

  • G.S. 105-187.61

    two dollars ($2.00) → four dollars ($4.00)

    The tax rate imposed on the disposal of municipal solid waste and construction and demolition debris is increased from $2.00 to $4.00 per ton.

  • G.S. 105-187.63(1)

    Fifty percent (50%) → Seventy-five percent (75%)

    The distribution of tax proceeds to the Inactive Hazardous Sites Cleanup Fund is increased from 50% to 75%.

  • G.S. 105-187.63(2)

    Thirty-seven and one-half percent (37.5%) → Eighteen and three-fourths percent (18.75%)

    The portion of tax proceeds allocated to cities and counties is reduced from 37.5% to 18.75%.

  • G.S. 105-187.63(3)

    Twelve and one-half percent (12.5%) → Six and one-fourth percent (6.25%)

    The allocation to the General Fund from tax proceeds is reduced from 12.5% to 6.25%.

Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

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

  3. Filed

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2 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 174 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (174)

174 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 958?
SB 958 is sponsored by Joyce Waddell (Democratic), Julie Mayfield (Democratic), Natalie S. Murdock (Democratic), Sophia Chitlik (Democratic), and Kandie D. Smith (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 958?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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