North Carolina 2025 Session Status: Passed House 5 R cosponsors

HB 435 — Modify Board of Engineers and Surveyors.

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
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced March 18, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 58% · moderate 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.

  • 6 sponsors

    3 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

19 added · 18 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of HB 435 has made some key updates by changing how particular sections of existing law are handled. Specifically, instead of simply repealing a section, it's now being recodified, which means the content will be moved to a different part of the law rather than eliminated. Additionally, the new effective date indicates that specific sections of the bill will start a bit later, which allows time for any related changes to be implemented. These adjustments are important because they clarify the intended legal framework and provide a timeline for when these changes will take effect.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 H 2 HOUSE BILL 435 Committee Substitute Favorable 4/2/25 Short Title:
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 H 1 HOUSE BILL 435 Short Title:
Representatives Arp, Setzer, Riddell, and Campbell (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
March 19, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO UPDATE AND CLARIFY THE NORTH CAROLINA ENGINEERING AND LAND SURVEYING ACT, MODIFYING LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, BOARD POWERS, DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES,ANDOTHER PROVISIONS TOENHANCE PROFESSIONAL REGULATION AND PRACTICE.
Housing and Development, if favorable, Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House March 19, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO UPDATE AND CLARIFY THE NORTH CAROLINA ENGINEERING AND LAND SURVEYING ACT, MODIFYING LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, BOARD POWERS, DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES,ANDOTHER PROVISIONS TOENHANCE PROFESSIONAL REGULATION AND PRACTICE.
*H435-v-2* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 2.
*H435-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 2.
Page 2 House Bill 435-Second Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 The following shall be considered as minimum evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant is qualified for licensure as a professional land surveyor:surveyor or land surveyor intern:
Page 2 House Bill 435-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 The following shall be considered as minimum evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant is qualified for licensure as a professional land surveyor:surveyor or land surveyor intern:
House Bill 435-Second Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 3.
House Bill 435-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 3.
Page 4 House Bill 435-Second Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 The action by the Board in carrying out any of the powers specified in this section shall be binding upon all persons licensed under this Chapter, including corporations and business firms holding certificates of authorization.
Page 4 House Bill 435-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 The action by the Board in carrying out any of the powers specified in this section shall be binding upon all persons licensed under this Chapter, including corporations and business firms holding certificates of authorization.
The Board may enter into plans or agreements with community colleges, public or private institutions of higher learning, State and countyboards of education, or with the governing authority of any industrial education center for the purpose of planning, scheduling or arranging courses, instruction, extension courses, or in assisting in obtaining courses of study or programs in the field of engineering and land surveying.
The Board may enter into plans or agreements with community colleges, public or private institutions of higher learning, State and county boards of education, or with the governing authority of any industrial education center for the purpose of planning, scheduling or arranging courses, instruction, extension courses, or in assisting in obtaining courses of study or programs in the field of engineering and land surveying.
House Bill 435-Second Edition Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (g1) Continuing Education for Surveying Apprenticeships.
House Bill 435-First Edition Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (g1) Continuing Education for Surveying Apprenticeships.
The fee for renewal of a certificate of licensure of a corporation is the amount set by Page 6 House Bill 435-Second Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 the Board but shall not exceed seventy-five dollars ($75.00).
The fee for renewal of a certificate of licensure of a corporation is the amount set by Page 6 House Bill 435-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 the Board but shall not exceed seventy-five dollars ($75.00).
The Board, by rule, may enact a multiyear renewal House Bill 435-Second Edition Page 7 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 cycle.
The Board, by rule, may enact a multiyear renewal House Bill 435-First Edition Page 7 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 cycle.
Page 8 House Bill 435-Second Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (1) Practicing or offer offering to practice, engineering or land surveying in this State without first being licensed in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter, or any person, firm, partnership, organization, association, corporation, or other entity using Chapter.
Page 8 House Bill 435-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (1) Practicing or offer offering to practice, engineering or land surveying in this State without first being licensed in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter, or any person, firm, partnership, organization, association, corporation, or other entity using Chapter.
89C-19.2 is repealed.
89C-19.2 is recodified as G.S.
14-159.15.
House Bill 435-Second Edition Page 9 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 SECTION 5.
House Bill 435-First Edition Page 9 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 SECTION 5.
– Sections 2 and 4 of this act become effective October 1, 2025.
– Except as otherwise provided, this act becomes effective October 1, 2025.
Except as otherwise provided, this act is effective when it becomes law.
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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 Com Sub 2

  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 06/11/2025

  12. Reptd Fav Com Substitute

  13. Re-ref Com On Finance

  14. Passed 1st Reading

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

  16. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 173 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (173)

173 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 106 Yea · 0 Nay · 14 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 41003
U 2000
Unaffiliated 6000
Republican 570011
Total 1060014
% of votes cast 88%0%0%12%
How each member voted (120)
Member Party Vote
CharlesSmith — Yea
vonHaefen — Yea
Campbell — Yea
Reeder — Yea
C. Smith — Yea
F. Jackson — Yea
Abe Jones Democratic Yea
Aisha O. Dew Democratic Yea
Allen Buansi Democratic Yea
Allison A. Dahle Democratic Yea
Amber M. Baker Democratic Not Voting
Amos L. Quick, III Democratic Yea
B. Ray Jeffers Democratic Yea
Becky Carney Democratic Yea
Beth Helfrich Democratic Yea
Brandon Lofton Democratic Yea
Brian Turner Democratic Not Voting
Bryan Cohn Democratic Yea
Carolyn G. Logan Democratic Yea
Cecil Brockman Democratic Not Voting
Cynthia Ball Democratic Yea
Dante Pittman Democratic Yea
Deb Butler Democratic Yea
Eric Ager Democratic Yea
Garland E. Pierce Democratic Yea
Gloristine Brown Democratic Yea
James Roberson Democratic Yea
Jordan Lopez Democratic Yea
Julia Greenfield Democratic Yea
Kanika Brown Democratic Yea
Laura Budd Democratic Yea
Lindsey Prather Democratic Yea
Marcia Morey Democratic Yea
Maria Cervania Democratic Yea
Mary Belk Democratic Yea
Mike Colvin Democratic Yea
Monika Johnson-Hostler Democratic Yea
Phil Rubin Democratic Yea
Pricey Harrison Democratic Yea
Renée A. Price Democratic Yea
Robert T. Reives, II Democratic Yea
Rodney D. Pierce Democratic Yea
Sarah Crawford Democratic Yea
Shelly Willingham Democratic Yea
Terry M. Brown Jr. Democratic Yea
Tim Longest Democratic Yea
Tracy Clark Democratic Yea
Vernetta Alston Democratic Yea
Ya Liu Democratic Yea
Zack Hawkins Democratic Yea
A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr. Republican Yea
Allen Chesser Republican Not Voting
Ben T. Moss, Jr. Republican Yea
Bill Ward Republican Yea
Blair Eddins Republican Yea
Brenden H. Jones Republican Yea
Brian Biggs Republican Yea
Brian Echevarria Republican Yea
Celeste C. Cairns Republican Yea
Charles W. Miller Republican Yea
Chris Humphrey Republican Not Voting
Cody Huneycutt Republican Yea
David Willis Republican Not Voting
Dean Arp Republican Yea
Dennis Riddell Republican Yea
Destin Hall Republican Yea
Diane Wheatley Republican Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Heather H. Rhyne Republican Yea
Howard Penny, Jr. Republican Yea
Hugh Blackwell Republican Yea
Jarrod Lowery Republican Yea
Jay Adams Republican Yea
Jeff Zenger Republican Not Voting
Jeffrey C. McNeely Republican Yea
Jennifer Balkcom Republican Yea
Jerry "Alan" Branson Republican Yea
Jimmy Dixon Republican Yea
John A. Torbett Republican Yea
John M. Blust Republican Yea
John R. Bell, IV Republican Not Voting
John Sauls Republican Not Voting
Jonathan L. Almond Republican Not Voting
Joseph Pike Republican Yea
Julia C. Howard Republican Yea
Karl E. Gillespie Republican Yea
Keith Kidwell Republican Yea
Kelly E. Hastings Republican Yea
Kyle Hall Republican Yea
Larry C. Strickland Republican Yea
Larry W. Potts Republican Yea
Mark Brody Republican Yea
Mark Pless Republican Yea
Matthew Winslow Republican Yea
Mike Clampitt Republican Yea
Mike Schietzelt Republican Yea
Mitchell S. Setzer Republican Yea
Neal Jackson Republican Yea
Paul Scott Republican Yea
Phil Shepard Republican Yea
Ray Pickett Republican Yea
Sam Watford Republican Yea
Sarah Stevens Republican Yea
Stephen M. Ross Republican Not Voting
Steve Tyson Republican Yea
Ted Davis, Jr. Republican Yea
Todd Carver Republican Yea
Todd Johnson Republican Yea
Tricia Ann Cotham Republican Not Voting
William D. Brisson Republican Yea
Wyatt Gable Republican Yea
Carla D. Cunningham U Yea
Nasif Majeed U Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 435?
HB 435 is sponsored by Jeffrey C. McNeely (Republican), Donnie Loftis (Republican), Campbell, Dennis Riddell (Republican), Mitchell S. Setzer (Republican), and Dean Arp (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 435?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced March 18, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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