North Carolina 2025 Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 55 R · 37 D · 2 I cosponsors

HB 1019 — Mike Clampitt 1st Responder Tax Fairness Act.

Last action — Regular Message Received From House

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced April 21, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 96 sponsors

    3 primary, 93 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 3 parties (55 R · 37 D · 2 I) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.

In plain language

The bill expands tax exemptions for certain volunteer fire departments and rescue squads.

This bill broadens the exemption from highway use tax for volunteer fire departments and rescue squads that meet specific criteria. It primarily benefits those not part of local government with limited paid employees and specific vehicle types.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means certain workers in volunteer fire departments and rescue squads may benefit from tax exemptions for their vehicles.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

10 added · 8 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of House Bill 1019 now includes additional sponsors, broadening support from just one representative to four. This change is significant because it reflects a more collaborative effort among lawmakers, which can help the bill gain traction and increase its chances of passing. Additionally, the bill's referral process has been clarified, indicating a more organized path for discussion and review within the legislative process.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 H 1 HOUSE BILL 1019 Short Title:
1019 Apr 21, 2026 SESSION 2025 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH40625-DFf-1 Short Title:
Representative Pyrtle.
Representatives Pyrtle, Miller, Setzer, and B.
Jones (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO BROADEN THE EXEMPTION FROM HIGHWAY USE TAX FOR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND RESCUE SQUADS.
Judiciary2, if favorable, Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House April 22, 2026 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO BROADEN THE EXEMPTION FROM HIGHWAY USE TAX FOR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND RESCUE SQUADS.
*DRH40625-DFf-1*
*H1019-v-1*
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Action History

  1. Regular Message Received From House

  2. Passed 1st Reading

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

  4. Regular Message Sent To Senate

  5. Passed 2nd Reading

  6. Passed 3rd Reading

  7. Reptd Fav

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

  9. Reptd Fav

  10. Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)

  11. Placed On Cal For 05/13/2026

  12. Reptd Fav

  13. Re-ref Com On Finance

  14. Passed 1st Reading

  15. Ref to the Com on Judiciary 2, if favorable, Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  16. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 93 co-sponsors · 83 not signed on · 6 voted No

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (93)

Not signed on (83)

83 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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Votes

Second Reading

Passed 67 Yea · 37 Nay · 16 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 22705
Unaffiliated 15902
Republican 50008
U 0101
Total 6737016
% of votes cast 56%31%0%13%
How each member voted (120)
Member Party Vote
Wray — Yea
Bradford — Yea
Cleveland — Yea
Crutchfield — Yea
Elmore — Yea
Faircloth — Yea
Fontenot — Yea
Lowery — Yea
Mills — Yea
Moore — Yea
Reeder — Yea
Sasser — Yea
CarsonSmith — Yea
Sossamon — Yea
Autry — Nay
Clemmons — Nay
Gill — Nay
Lucas — Nay
Rudow — Nay
CharlesSmith — Nay
Staton-Williams — Nay
vonHaefen — Nay
Harris — Not Voting
Saine — Not Voting
F. Jackson — Nay
K. Baker — Yea
Abe Jones Democratic Nay
Allen Buansi Democratic Nay
Allison A. Dahle Democratic Nay
Amber M. Baker Democratic Not Voting
Amos L. Quick, III Democratic Nay
B. Ray Jeffers Democratic Nay
Becky Carney Democratic Nay
Brandon Lofton Democratic Nay
Carolyn G. Logan Democratic Nay
Cecil Brockman Democratic Nay
Cynthia Ball Democratic Nay
Deb Butler Democratic Nay
Eric Ager Democratic Nay
Garland E. Pierce Democratic Nay
Gloristine Brown Democratic Nay
James Roberson Democratic Nay
Joe John Democratic Nay
Kanika Brown Democratic Nay
Laura Budd Democratic Nay
Lindsey Prather Democratic Nay
Marcia Morey Democratic Nay
Maria Cervania Democratic Nay
Mary Belk Democratic Yea
Pricey Harrison Democratic Nay
Renée A. Price Democratic Nay
Robert T. Reives, II Democratic Not Voting
Sarah Crawford Democratic Nay
Shelly Willingham Democratic Yea
Terence Everitt Democratic Not Voting
Terry M. Brown Jr. Democratic Nay
Tim Longest Democratic Nay
Vernetta Alston Democratic Nay
Ya Liu Democratic Not Voting
Zack Hawkins Democratic Not Voting
A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr. Republican Yea
Allen Chesser Republican Yea
Ben T. Moss, Jr. Republican Yea
Bill Ward Republican Yea
Brenden H. Jones Republican Yea
Brian Biggs Republican Yea
Celeste C. Cairns Republican Yea
Charles W. Miller Republican Yea
Chris Humphrey Republican Yea
David Willis Republican Yea
Dean Arp Republican Yea
Dennis Riddell Republican Yea
Destin Hall Republican Yea
Diane Wheatley Republican Yea
Donna McDowell White Republican Yea
Donnie Loftis Republican Yea
Donny Lambeth Republican Yea
Dudley Greene Republican Yea
Edward C. Goodwin Republican Yea
Erin Paré Republican Yea
Frank Iler Republican Yea
Harry Warren Republican Yea
Howard Penny, Jr. Republican Yea
Hugh Blackwell Republican Not Voting
Jake Johnson Republican Not Voting
Jay Adams Republican Yea
Jeff Zenger Republican Yea
Jeffrey C. McNeely Republican Yea
Jennifer Balkcom Republican Not Voting
Jerry "Alan" Branson Republican Yea
Jimmy Dixon Republican Yea
John A. Torbett Republican Yea
John R. Bell, IV Republican Yea
John Sauls Republican Yea
Joseph Pike Republican Yea
Julia C. Howard Republican Yea
Karl E. Gillespie Republican Yea
Keith Kidwell Republican Yea
Kelly E. Hastings Republican Not Voting
Kyle Hall Republican Not Voting
Larry C. Strickland Republican Yea
Larry W. Potts Republican Yea
Mark Brody Republican Yea
Mark Pless Republican Yea
Matthew Winslow Republican Not Voting
Mike Clampitt Republican Yea
Mitchell S. Setzer Republican Yea
Neal Jackson Republican Yea
Phil Shepard Republican Yea
Ray Pickett Republican Not Voting
Sam Watford Republican Yea
Sarah Stevens Republican Yea
Stephen M. Ross Republican Yea
Steve Tyson Republican Yea
Ted Davis, Jr. Republican Yea
Tricia Ann Cotham Republican Yea
W. Ted Alexander Republican Not Voting
William D. Brisson Republican Yea
Carla D. Cunningham U Not Voting
Nasif Majeed U Nay

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Subjects

public-safety taxation
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1019?
HB 1019 is sponsored by Jeff Zenger (Republican), Matthew Winslow (Republican), Donna McDowell White (Republican), Diane Wheatley (Republican), Sam Watford (Republican), Harry Warren (Republican), Bill Ward (Republican), Steve Tyson (Republican), Brian Turner (Democratic), Larry C. Strickland (Republican), Phil Shepard (Republican), Paul Scott (Republican), Phil Rubin (Democratic), Stephen M. Ross (Republican), James Roberson (Democratic), Dante Pittman (Democratic), Joseph Pike (Republican), Rodney D. Pierce (Democratic), Sarah Stevens (Republican), Garland E. Pierce (Democratic), Howard Penny, Jr. (Republican), Ben T. Moss, Jr. (Republican), Marcia Morey (Democratic), Jeffrey C. McNeely (Republican), Nasif Majeed (U), Jarrod Lowery (Republican), Jordan Lopez (Democratic), Tim Longest (Democratic), Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), Brandon Lofton (Democratic), Donnie Loftis (Republican), Ya Liu (Democratic), Keith Kidwell (Republican), Monika Johnson-Hostler (Democratic), B. Ray Jeffers (Democratic), Neal Jackson (Republican), Frank Iler (Republican), Cody Huneycutt (Republican), Chris Humphrey (Republican), Julia C. Howard (Republican), Zack Hawkins (Democratic), Kelly E. Hastings (Republican), Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Julia Greenfield (Democratic), Dudley Greene (Republican), Karl E. Gillespie (Republican), Wyatt Gable (Republican), Anna Ferguson (Republican), Blair Eddins (Republican), Brian Echevarria (Republican), Jimmy Dixon (Republican), Ted Davis, Jr. (Republican), Carla D. Cunningham (U), Sarah Crawford (Democratic), Tricia Ann Cotham (Republican), Bryan Cohn (Democratic), Tracy Clark (Democratic), Allen Chesser (Republican), Todd Carver (Republican), Becky Carney (Democratic), Campbell, Celeste C. Cairns (Republican), Deb Butler (Democratic), Laura Budd (Democratic), Allen Buansi (Democratic), Terry M. Brown Jr. (Democratic), Kanika Brown (Democratic), Gloristine Brown (Democratic), Jerry "Alan" Branson (Republican), Hugh Blackwell (Republican), Brian Biggs (Republican), John R. Bell, IV (Republican), Mary Belk (Democratic), Cynthia Ball (Democratic), Jennifer Balkcom (Republican), Dean Arp (Republican), Vernetta Alston (Democratic), Jonathan L. Almond (Republican), Eric Ager (Democratic), Brenden H. Jones (Republican), Mitchell S. Setzer (Republican), Charles W. Miller (Republican), A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr. (Republican), Dennis Riddell (Republican), Heather H. Rhyne (Republican), Robert T. Reives, II (Democratic), Reeder, Amos L. Quick, III (Democratic), Renée A. Price (Democratic), Lindsey Prather (Democratic), Larry W. Potts (Republican), Beth Helfrich (Democratic), Jake Johnson (Republican), Carson Smith (Republican), and Julie von Haefen (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 1019?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced April 21, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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